The Monster Island Film Vault
Moonlighting Ninjas MediaA Podcast Seeking Entertainment and Enlightenment through Tokusatsu. Hosted by the ”kaiju academic” himself, Nathan Marchand.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 271 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film HistoryTV & Film | |||
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- Best monster/Kaiju podcast on the internet block! 😃
Abundant nerdy knowledge that comes pouring out of a passion for anything and everything Kaiju, Nate is bounding in endless enthusiastic energy that rubs off on everyone who finds themselves on the island.
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Apple Podcasts5Jacob (Lycanartist)
United States2 months ago - Good Kaiju Fun
Entertaining and educational, good humor, a fun show.
Apple Podcasts5Philip HeardUnited Statesa year ago - Fun, Informitive, and Great story
This show has a great host, and great guests. I look forward to every episode that comes out. I'd also like to point out that it is very informative, and Nate puts so much research into each episode.
PS Love Jimmy from NASA
Apple Podcasts5TheSlenderSpartanUnited Statesa year ago - The Kaiju Rock Movie List
This show is so much fun to listen to! Nathan and his co-horts are entertaining and enlightening for any fan of the genre to listen to. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone!
Apple Podcasts5ElijahT13United States3 years ago - Informative and Entrtaining
Really is a fun podcast! Nate and his guests really do know what they are talking about in the kanji world but present it in a fun way. Listening to the podcast is like sitting in a room listening to a bunch of friends laugh and talk about things that they are passionate about.
Apple Podcasts5New to KaijuUnited States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #19 |  Chile/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #32 |  South Korea/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  India/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #118 |  Japan/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #135 |  Netherlands/TV & Film/Film History |
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A deep-dive show that blends film history with tokusatsu culture, dissecting individual kaiju titles and their production contexts while weaving in broader genre history, cross-media connections, and fan perspectives. Episodes often feature expert guests—from authors and convention organizers to indie creators—who illuminate design, effects, subtexts, and the cultural footprint of each work. The host duo maintains a brisk, knowledgeable, and often playful tone, grounding analysis in production trivia, historical context, and ongoing community discussions. Notable strengths include rigorous research, a penchant for linking classic films to wider social and media trends, and a willingness to explore fringe topics and nuanced viewpoints that e... more
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