Kaiju Karnage: A Godzilla/King Kong Podcast: Recent Episodes
Michael Kal Woodman
This show is to celebrate all things Kaiju! I'll cover the more popular films as well as lesser known titles. I will also cover other media such as tv shows, books, short stories, comics, and collectables. From Godzilla to Gamera to King Kong to Yongary and more!
Kal is here to do his official review of the critically acclaimed Toho film. In this episode, he will discuss what he liked about the film, the cast and characters, the overall themes of the film, and give his rating on the film
Kal finally sits down to play the "Worst game of the Year" in Skull Island: Rise of Kong. In this episode he share what he liked and disliked about the game, what he wished would've been in the game, is it worth the price and if you should bother playing one day
Kal gives more updates on Godzilla Minus One as well as the best places to shop this holiday season for kaiju toys and collectables
Kal is here to discuss the mood differences between the two films, encourages fans to not take every Godzilla film seriously and to have fun, and address the "controversy" of Godzilla having Pink dorsal plates
Kal is here to discuss the new trailer to Godzilla x Kong The New Empire, the future of the genre, more thoughts on Minus One, as well as his zero tolerance policy for ignorance on his social media accounts
Kal gives his spoiler free, initial reaction to the newest Godzilla film, Godzilla Minus One
Kal is back to give kaiju updates, Godzilla Minus One accomplishments, as well as what's in store for the future
Kal talks about the upcoming Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong comic and how he believes a fight between The Man of Steel and the King of the Monsters would play out
Kal wraps up the final film of the Daimajin trilogy and talks about how certain shots were filmed and gives his thoughts on the trilogy as a whole
Kal talks about all the announcements about the new Toho produced Godzilla film coming in November. He also gives his usual kaiju updates from the week
Kal and Kidd Kong discuss one of the most iconic films of all time in Jaws. In part one of this crossover, Kal will discuss the writing of the novel, the discovery of the book by producers, the casting process of the main characters and some fun facts thrown in
Kal talks about the third installment of the Pacific Rim franchise. In this episode, he will discuss the canceled sequel to Uprising, the new kaiju and Jaegers in the show, as well as his personal thoughts and feelings towards the animated series
Kal talks about the mistreatment captive Orcas. He will discuss the history of capturing Orcas, the mistreatment of these majestic animals, the lack of care from organizations that owned them, the four deaths related to captive Orcas, and his passion about freeing these creatures from captivity
Kal tackles the cult film in this episode. He will talk about the various cuts, the confusion of the tone of the film, and give his thoughts on film itself
Kal dives into the recent Orca attacks that's been happening to shipping vessels since 2020
Kal is here to discuss the infamous whale that partially inspired Moby Dick by Herman Melville. In this episode, he will discuss how he became a fan of Moby Dick, first hand accounts of encounters with the creature, as well as the legacy of this whale and his fictional counterpart in the worlds most famous novel
Kal discusses the differences in Mobile Suit model grades, talks about the intelligence of Orcas, and gives his usual kaiju updates
Kal debuts his third weekly episode by talking about a film one of his listeners recommend. He will give his honest review, discuss the origins of vampires in film, as well as talk about some new treasures he found while shopping
In this episode, Kal discusses how the choice to use Ghidorah came about, the suit and prop designs of the kaiju, as well his own thoughts on the trilogy as a whole
Kal discusses the final entry of the anime trilogy as well as the trilogy of films as a whole
Kal talks about the cult classic, modern dragon slayer film. He will discuss its early development, the casting, the massive set pieces made, as well as the legacy of the film and how it changed dragon designs in film forever
Kal does his first episode of folklore kaiju and he talks about the most famous lake monster of all time, Nessie. He will discuss the origins of the legends, eyewitness accounts, possible explanations and theories, as well as his own personal belief of the infamous beast
Kal talks about the cult classic. In this episode, he discusses the origins of the film, the change in composers, the origins of the sewer alligator myths and the legacy of the film
Kal shares details on his third weekly episode, he talks collectibles, and shares that he finally ordered his Holy Grail of model kits
Kal discusses the second entry of the Millennium series. He will talk about its connection to the franchise overall, the cast, and share details on future episodes
Kal is back and gives kaiju news, updates on his Gundam models, and talks about his wedding!
Kal is here to discuss one of his all time favorite franchises. In this episode, he will discuss the creation of a new genre for the show, how Gundam models helped skyrocket the franchise, as well as how it became so popular in the states
Kal gives his official review of the Hollywood Thailand film. He will discuss what he liked and disliked about the movie, what he found to be mediocre as well as sharing some updates about his personal life
Kal is here to discuss one of the most iconic Tokusatsu series of all time. In this episode he will discuss the origins of the show, the differences between it and Ultra Q, the numerous concepts that Ultraman almost was and more
Kal does a Spotlight on the career of one of the biggest contributors to the film industry. He will discuss the early years of Willis, his numerous canceled and rejected projects, the tragedy he experienced in his personal life, as well as his enduring legacy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal breaks down which version of Godzilla he believes is the most powerful and would win a free for all battle--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal talks about one of his favorite entries into the Gamera franchise. He will discuss the production, construction of the suits, how the practical effects were shot and more--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal gives his usual kaiju updates --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal must postpone his Gamera 2 episode so he just talks about random kaiju things for an hour --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal is here to talk about the iconic American kaiju film. He will discuss his initial thoughts on the film, his change of opinion on the film, the viral marketing campaign, the casting and production as well as the legacy and impact --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal gives his usual updates and has a message for his fellow nerds out there--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal talks about one of the most iconic movies of all time. He will discuss the casting, writing, comparisons to the books, mistakes made in the film, as well as the legacy and impact on the filmmaking industry moving forward --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal gives his usual updates for the week--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal gives commentary on the film that began his kaiju journey --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal gives his usual updates, how enjoyed the Royal Rumble, new collectables coming, and new manga purchased --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal gives an update on his current episode being delayed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal gives his official review of the long lost Korean kaiju film--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal is here to talk about the cult classic film. He will give a little production information, as well as his thoughts in the film and his rating out of 5 stars--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal gives his official thoughts and opinions on the newest entry of the Ultra franchise --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal is here to talk about the real life monster croc who is Gustave. He will discuss crocodile habits, why Gustave is so renowned, his size and distinctions, his mythical status, as well as the infamous failed capture attempt --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal gives his usual updates and shares all the new collectables he's gotten recently --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal is here to talk about the sequel to one of his favorite kaiju films. In this episode he will discuss the numerous designs for the kaiju, the concept art for them, the props used for the film and more--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal is here with his usual kaiju announcements and talks about what to expect on the podcast in 2023--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal closes out 2022 with the final entry of the Heisei era of Godzilla films. He will talk about the origins of the film, creation of certain suits, fan reaction and impact, as well as what is to come in 2023 for his podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal is here to give his official review of the 2022 Netflix monster flick--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal is here to discuss the infamous North Korean kaiju film. In this film, he will discuss the original lost film, as well as the unbelievable kidnapping story that led to this films production --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal delays the episode until tomorrow morning --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal is here with his usual updates and announcements for his podcast, as well as announcing being a guest on a YouTube live stream--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal is here to talk about the return of Mothra. He'll also discuss the origins of Battra, a mishap with the Biolante Goji suit, as well as the performance of the film--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal is here to celebrate his 2 year anniversary by talking about one of his favorites entries in the Kong franchise. He will discuss its early origins, original concepts, creature designs and much more!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal is here to talk bout the stats for the podcast in 2022 and to share some news concerning Power Rangers and featuring the franchise in his show in the future--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal talks about the first film he ever saw in theaters and his final episode to pay respects to the devastating passing of Jason David Frank. In this episode he will discuss the production, casting, filming this film and season 3 of the show simultaneously, as well as a few childhood stories--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michael-kal-woodman/support
Kal gives his story on JDF and how much he meant to him and the impact he has had on his life. He also discusses his own battles and experiences with depression
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Kal announces the passing of one of his child icons, the Green Power Ranger himself. He gives a short tribute and announces a shift in future episodes to pay tribute and to honor and respect his personal favorite Power Ranger
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Kal gives his official list of his favorite Godzilla villains as well as a few honorable mentions
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Kal is here with his usual updates, 2023 plans, the next few episodes he will do, and more
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Kal his here to discuss a very underrated entry into the Godzilla franchise. In this episode he will talk about the tonal shift of this film, the original concept behind the film, the power difference between Godzilla and his space counterpart, Godzilla JR, and more
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Kal is here to give his thoughts and commentary on the two Godzilla vs Gigan shorts released on Godzilla day
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Kal has Kidd Kong's daughter Amerlie on as a guest to yall about kaiju
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Kal is here to talk about his favorite werewolf film of all time! In this episode he'll discuss the makeup process, how the film came to be, the enduring franchise, and the overall legacy of the film
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Kal is here to talk about the popular Netflix animated film. He'll talk about its origins, the reason it was done by Netflix as opposed to Disney, as well as the design of the infamous Red Bluster
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Kal talks about a new segment he's bringing to the podcast
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Kal is here to talk about the fan favorite, 30th anniversary Gamera film. He will discuss the production, the special effects and give his personal opinion on the film
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Kal gives his usual weekly updates
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Kal gives his review on a very obscure kaiju film. He also talks about Halloween Ends, Black Adam and The Rings of Power
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Kal is here to talk about the second entry in the Godzilla anime trilogy. He will discuss his feelings on the film, the design of Mechagodzilla and the missed opportunity that this film had
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Kal is here for his usual updates, talks about his upcoming new polls, talks about Godzilla vs Power Rangers, and even anime
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Kal talks about Tombstone for the winner of his 100th episode giveaway. In this episode he'll talk about the production, the authenticity of the settings and props, and detail the historical differences between the film and the actual events it's based on
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Kal is here to talk about how Gamera rose to fame and how he quickly declined in popularity and success during the Showa era
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Kal makes his usual announcements, shares a loss in his personal life and pushes back his Tombstone episode
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Kal is here to talk about one of the most influential Tokusatsu series of all time! In this episode, he talk about the origins of the show, dating back to the creation of original superhero mangas, to the conception of the show, the legacy and impact and how it changed the Tokusatsu genre forever.
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Kal is here with his usual updates and a special announcement!
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Kal is her to talk about one of the worst films ever made and to celebrate hitting his 2023 goal of 10,000 total listens. In this episode he will talk about the various script ideas, the troubles of making the film, the reception and his own personal opinion of the film
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Kal is here with his usual updates, as well as the new Netflix film coming out, a change in his upcoming episode, and an update on reaching 10,000 total listens
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Kal is here to talk about his introduction to Mechagodzilla. In this episode he will discuss the origins of the film, the multiple endings considered for the film, the future of the podcast and his current poll on Tiktok
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Kal is here with his usual updates and he has a message for one of his listeners
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Kal his here to talk about the hit South Korean monster film. In this episode, he will discuss the inspiration of the film, the "anti American" themes of the film, and even go down the rabbit hole and talk about Dragon Ball Z
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Kal is here with his usual updates and poll results for the week.
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Kal is here to talk about the first Daimajin film! In this episode, he talks about the suit making, the splicing of live action and prop scenes, shares a story about Mechagodzilla and more!
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Kal is here for his usual updates and announcements for the week
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Kal is here to give his thoughts on the polarizing Godzilla film. He will talk about his likes and dislikes, and discuss how the film is better than you remember and he urges all fans to give this unique kaiju film another chance.
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Kal is here with his usual kaiju updates as well as his official review of the newest entry into the Predator franchise, PREY
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Kal gives his thoughts on one of the most notoriously bad kaiju films of all time!
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Kal is here with his usual updates, poll results, collectable news and new on the Godzilla vs Kong sequel; Origins!
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Kal is here to talk about the 200r film as a birthday request to one of his listeners. In this episode, he will discuss the origins of the film, his likes and dislikes, the returning monster that had not been seen in years, announcements, and more!
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Kal is here with his usual kaiju news updates
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Kal is her to give his official review of the 1985 Korean film
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Kal is here with his usual kaiju updates for the week
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Kal is here to talk about one of his favorite entries into the Godzilla franchise. In this episode, Kal will discuss the origins of the show, the radical changes to the character, and talks about how his fans can contact him about anything they want for shoutouts and birthday wishes
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Kal is here with his usual updates and announcements. He also make an announcement for the end of the month and gives two shoutouts
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Kal is here to give his thoughts one one of his least favorite kaiju films. He'll discuss what he liked and disliked, the financial trouble of Daiei, as well as his numerous issues with the film
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Kal is here to give his usual weekly updates on kaiju news
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Kal returns to form by talking about a traditional kaiju film and his personal favorite entry of the Heisei era of G films. In this episode, he discusses the original concept of the film, how it came about, the revamped origin of Ghidorah, as well as a concept of Ghidorah that predates Mecha King Ghidorah by 8 years
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Kal is joined once again by his friends Ian and Kidd Kong to discuss the legacy and impact of the father of special effects
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Kal is here to talk about is final Ray Harryhausen film for the month. In this episode, Kal briefly discusses the casting and original concept and then does a breakdown of each of the creatures featured in the film.
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Kal is here to give his usual updates, but this time he's recording a YouTube video at the same time!
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Kal is here to discuss one of Ray's most iconic films. In this episode he will briefly discuss casting, the creation of to props used for the film, compare the film to the actual myths that inspired it, as well as the films legacy
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Kal celebrates his 100th Episode by discussing the 1933 classic with his two best friends. He also announces the winner of the 100th Episode contest!
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Kal returns to talk about the movie with, what is possibly, the most famous creature Ray Harryhausen ever made. Kal will discuss the origins of the film, the film locations, the set pieces, as well as a brief history of his experience with Sinbad the Sailor.
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Kal invites his lovely lady to be on the show to discuss what it's like being with a kaiju fan. They discuss, kaiju, Masters of the Universe, Jurassic Park and even Wrestling
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Kal is here to get Ray Harryhausen month in full swing with one of his favorite Harryhausen films. He will discuss the origins of the creature, its original concept, the change in location as well as the legacy of this iconic film
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Kal is here for his weekly updates and announcements concerning kaiju and Tokusatsu
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Kal kicks off Ray Harryhausen month with this Spotlight on the career of the grandfather of special effects. In this episode, Kal with discuss the filmography of Ray, some of his most iconic creations, as well as the outline for the next five Ray Harryhausen related episodes.
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Kal is back with updates and news in the kaiju world and he makes some announcements, talks about the future of the Monsterverse and talks about his contest surrounding his upcoming 100th episode!
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Kal is here to discuss the fan favorite Godzilla film in the Millennium series. He will talk about the film we almost got, how to of the monsters were forced in due to studio interference, the many changes made to classic monsters, as well as some announcements
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Kal is here to give his usual updates in the kaiju world and he also makes a HUGE announcement in anticipation of his 100th episode on June 15th, 2022!
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Kal is here to talk about the either loved or hated film and direct sequel to the original 1933 masterpiece. He does his usual production info and he also makes some announcements about Ray Harryhausen month in June!
Kal is here to give his usual weekly updates, the results of the polls and questions of the week, as well as a few announcements
Kal is here to talk about Gappa. It is a brief episode due to hard to find info, and he also makes announcements about upcoming episodes in the coming weeks, namely Ray Harryhausen month!
Kal is here for his usual weekly updates and he is joined by his bride to be to get her opinion on the kaiju films she's already seen. She'll give her take on the Monsterverse as well as Peter Jackson's King Kong
Kal is here to discuss one of the more serious Gamera entries. He'll talk about the origins of the script, the World Fair in Osaka Japan, and his personal feelings about the film. He also makes some announcements concerning his fiance, Jaws, and his other podcast, Kal the Kaiju Guy Watches a Movie
Kal is here this week to make announcements about the poll and questions of the week, the NEW poll and question of the week, collectable news, changes to his other podcast, and more!
In this episode, Kal gives his honest review of the Asylum mockbuster film, a blatant ripoff of Godzilla vs Kong, Ape vs Monster. He'll talk about what he liked and disliked and give a rating based on 10 stars
Kal is here to tell a very interesting story about himself, Matt Frank and a dinosaur toy. He also shares the results of the poll and question of the week and gives the new ones. He also talks about trailers and tv shows
Kal is here to talk about a fan favorite entry in the Godzilla franchise. In this episode, he will discuss the differences in characters from the film, the actors that reprised their roles, a teaser to a story concerning a certain comic book artist, as well as what led to the eventual cancellation of this amazing series
Kal is here for more kaiju news and updates. He will share news on collectables, new plans for his YouTube channel, a new Thai kaiju film, a Monsterverse crossover, the results of the poll of the week and the new poll
Kal is here to talk about one of his least favorite shark movies. He will briefly talk about the production as well as the history of this film being stuck in development hell, and he will mainly discuss differences from the movie and the book that it's based on, Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror
Kal gives kaiju news and updates, announcements, super fan shoutouts, poll of the week results, and gives the question of the week.
Kal is here to discuss the first entry in the controversial anime film trilogy. In this episode, Kal will discuss the origins of the film, the shift from tv series to film trilogy, as well as the design of one of his favorite incarnations of Big G, Godzilla Earth
Kal returns to talk about citing sources for media episodes. It was brought to his attention to start citing sources when recording his content because that's just common courtesy! He gives credits to MONSTROSITIES Tokusatsu Vlog for much of the information in his Singular Point episode, as well as asking his listeners to reach out to him when he needs to cite a source of information that he reports on his podcast.
Kal is here to talk about the anime series that split the fanbase down the middle. In this episode, he will discuss the many concepts that this show went through, the different kaiju in the show, the design of Godzilla Ultima, as well as his very harsh opinion on the show, the writer and the director of the series. Please note that information for Godzilla Singular Point is difficult to come by so I used a YouTube video for a chunk of my information. For a much more comprehensive and detailed analysis of the History of Godzilla Singular Point, check out the video through this link. https://youtu.be/fvmSHeX-4aA
Kal is here to talk about the first entry in the Millennium series of Godzilla films. In this episode, he will talk about the backlash from the 1998 Godzilla film that inspired the creation of this film, the new Godzilla design, the introduction to CGI into the franchise, as well as the very confusing continuity of the Millennium series.
Kal is here for a very impromptu episode talking about the death of Akira Takarada. Akira was one of Kal's favorite actors and he briefly talks about his kaiju roles, how he first discovered the actor, as well as some fond memories of Kal growing up watching his films. Rest easy, Mr. Takarada. You will be sorely missed by millions all over the world.
In this episode, Kal talks about the beginning of the decline of the Gamera films, the future of his podcasts a shoutout to a young fan as well as the two upcoming episodes
Kal returns to talk about a classic kaiju film in Varan. In this episode, he will give a shoutout, make a huge announcement, and also talk about the production of the film of the Japanese version. The American version will be discussed at another time on another episode.
Kal is here to talk about the cult classic dinosaur film. In this episode, he will discuss the origins of the film, the difficulty in filming the special effects, the failure at the box office, and it everlasting legacy.
Kal is here to discuss one of the most popular kaiju films of all time. In this episode, Kal will talk about how the film got its script, what the film originally was going to be, the construction of a new Godzilla suit, as well as the difficulty in filming scenes with the Biolante prop.
Kal gives his official review on the 2021 film, Nezura 1964! In this episode, Kal will explain the origin of the failed 1964 film and how this biopic breathes new life into this interesting concept.
Kal tackles the remake of the 1981 film in today's episode. He talks about the numerous script writes, what the film was originally going to be, the overall reception, as well as how he got introduced to the original film as a child.
Kal has invited his collaborator, Kidd Kong, to discuss a theoretical question on what would have happened if America made original kaiju films instead of Americanizing Japanese kaiju films. This episode is dedicated to Eddy Crosby, the individual that first asked Kal the question.
Kal gets back to form with a Gamera film! In this episode, Kal discusses how cheap this movie was made, the financial issues of Daiei, as well as his personal opinion on this film.
Kal returns in this episode to finish his two part mega episode he started last week! In this episode, Kal will discuss the final 8 films in the Showa era that truly defined the era and what led to the decline and eventual reboot of the Godzilla franchise.
Kal is here to discuss the Showa Era of Godzilla films. He breaks the the Era into two and talks about how popular the franchise was in the early years of its creation and covers the first seven films in the franchise and the decisions that ultimately led to Godzilla no longer being the famed monster, but becoming a joke in the 70s.
Kal is back from his cross country vacation and he's here to talk about the Christmas classic, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. In this episode, Kal will discuss its inspiration, the new characters and story, some of the cast and the enduring legacy of this classic animated film.
Kal is stuck in traffic and records this episode on the road! Kal will discuss the budget constraints of this film, how it ranks on the favorites list of Ishiro Honda, as well has holiday announcements and future episode announcements.
Kal is here to tackle an entry of the Ultra series for the first time in Ultra Q! In this episode, Kal will discuss the origins of the show, what it was originally meant to be, how the show has become it's own franchise separate from Ultraman, and how the production quality from Tsuburaya Production led this show to being the launching pad of one of the most iconic Japanese shows of all time.
Kal is here for episode 1 of season 2 and he's talking about the greatest remake of all time, Peter Jackson's King Kong! He'll discuss the original concept of this film in the mid 90s, talk about the plot points of a very different film that we almost got, comparisons to the 1933 King Kong, and the tie in material for the film.
The season finale of Kaiju Karnage is here! In this episode, Kal discusses the origin of the film, the return of Ishiro Honda, he gives shoutouts and does a small recap of the first year of Kaiju Karnage, as well as a small taste of what to expect in season 2.
November's Presents episode is here! In this episode, Kal will discuss the casting process of the film, the differences from the book to the screen, as well as his personal opinion on the book and film
Kal is joined for the first time by his friend Chris, the host of Kidd Kong at the Movies! In this episode, Kal and Chris discuss how they became Mothra fans, the power of Desghidorah, and the differences between Mothra and her son, Mothra Leo
Kal returns to the Gamera franchise to talk about one of his favorite kaiju films, Gamera vs Gyaos! Kal also announces many new things that are coming to Kaiju Karnage in the future, as well as a mini schedule of upcoming episodes.
Kal is here to talk about the fan favorite and cult classic Smog Monster! In this episode, Kal discusses the inspiration of Hedorah, the anti pollution theme, the serious tone of the film, the unrealized planned sequel and the enduring legacy of this film.
Kal is here to discuss the Godzilla film released on the 60th anniversary of the franchise! In this episode, Kal will explain the emotional significance of this film and how it helped him through a personal crisis, the production history, the design of the kaiju in the film, as well as the reception and fan complaints about the film.
Kal us here to talk about the sequel to one of his favorite Kaiju films. In this episode, he talks about the construction of the Raiga suit, the shift from drama to comedy, as well as the attempt to create a pop music group from this film.
Kal is here for a special Halloween episode and the topic is Alien! This is one of his favorite film franchises and in honor of spooky month, he dives head first into one of the most iconic films of all time!
Kal is here to talk about the 2019 short film. In this episode he will break down the making of this film, detailing how the suit was constructed and how the miniatures and sets were made. He also makes a big announcement at the end of the episode!
Kal talks about the very first big bug monster movie in 1954s Them! In this episode, Kal talks about how the film was made, some big name cameo appearances and the legacy of the film that kickstarted an entire genre of monster movies.
Kal talks about the very first Heisei Era Godzilla film and reboot of the franchise in The Return of Godzilla. In this episode, Kal will discuss the falling popularity of Big G, the reason the reboot happened, and the reception of the film. Also, Kal gives a shoutout to his Instagram followers!
Kal celebrates 50 episodes of his podcast! In this episode, he breaks down the concept of the novel, the numerous hands that wrote the script/screenplay, the legal issues that followed, and the current status of the King Kong novelization. Kal also shares statistics of his podcast, gives numerous shoutouts to various countries and an individual listener, and at the end of the episode he makes two big announcements!
Kal discusses one of his favorite franchises in this bonus episode. He will talk about his introduction to the franchise, the differences between the live action film and the anime, as well as the reception of the film and its sequels.
In this episode, Kal opens things up with a tribute to his childhood hero, Christopher Reeve. He then discusses the creation of Gigan, the numerous screenplays, and the impact the violence of the film had on audiences.
Kal reaches way back to 1955 to talk about the direct sequel to the original Godzilla film. In this episode, Kal discusses the origin of the film, comparisons to the American version, as well as the original version of the American film called The Volcano Monsters.
Kal tackles the second Toho production of King Kong! In this episode, he discusses the film's origin, its connection to the Godzilla franchise, casting as well as emerging popular themes explored in the film
Kal is here to discuss one of his favorite kaiju films, the sequel to the 2014 film, Pacific Rim Uprising! In this episode, Kal will discuss the origins of the film, the many Jaegers and kaiju that are in the film, the reception of the film and the future of the franchise.
Kal brings the Kaiju Spotlight for the month of August and it in a fan favorite kaiju. In this episode, Kal discusses the origin of the kaiju, his everlasting popularity, and descriptions of his only two film appearances.
Kal is here to talk about one of the most infamous Godzilla films of all time! In this episode, Kal will discuss the concept, the number of monsters, what Ishiro Honda originally wanted to do with the film, and its legacy and impact on the genre.
Kal returns to the Gamera franchise to talk about the direct sequel to the original. In this episode, Kal will discuss the A List status of this film due to the original's success, issues with the lead actor, as well as fan and critical reception.
Kal tackles the first appearance of his personal favorite Toho Kaiju in Ghidorah the Three Headed Monster! In this episode, Kal discusses how the film came to be, the construction of the Ghidorah suit, as well as the trials of Ishiro Honda dealing with the inevitable tonal shift of the franchise.
Kal brings his first episode of Kaiju Karnage Presents and he's talking about one of his all time favorite franchises; Masters of the Universe! In this bonus episode, Kal will discuss his history with the franchise, a brief history on the production of Revelation, as well as giving his official review of the show!
Kal talks about the cult classic, War of the Gargantuas, in this episode! Divided into two parts, Kal talks about the film itself and the legacy that it created, and in part 2, Kal talks about the future of the show as well as branching out into different genres and media platforms in the future!
Kal is here to talk about his first Heisei era film, Orochi the Eight Headed Dragon! Kal will discuss the origins of the film, the differences between the film and original myths and briefly discuss all the kaiju featured in the film!
The Spotlight for July is here and it's none other than on Godzilla's best friend, Anguirus! In this episode, Kal will discuss the origins of this iconic kaiju, his various appearances in film and other media, as well as how Kal became a fan of him!
Kal is back with a film that is based on the hit video game series from Midway Games; Rampage! In this episode, Kal will discuss the initial creation of the film, a brief history of the game, as well as easter eggs to the game that was in the film, and much more!
Kal the Kaiju returns to discuss one if the most controversial Godzilla films to date; Shin Godzilla! In this episode, Kal will discuss the reasons behind the reboot, the new abilities of Godzilla, and why this version of Big G was so bold of a change.
Kal does his very first Actor Spotlight and there is none better to choose as his first subject than the original leading star of 1954 Gojira; Akira Takarada! In this episode Kal will discuss Akira's early life, how he became an actor and his rise to stardom!
Kal continues his Inspirations Saga with a Godzilla inspired film; Yongary! Kal discusses the low budget, the overall reception and the eventual reimagining of this film in 1999!
Kal continues his Inspirations saga with a film that was directly inspired by the 1933 King Kong; Mighty Joe Young! In this episode, Kal discusses the attempt to recreate the magic of King Kong and the failure to recapture lightning in a bottle, the groundbreaking special effects as well as the introduction of the iconic Ray Harryhausen.
Kal continues his Inspirations saga with a film that was inspired by Beast from 20,000 Fathoms; The Giant Behemoth! In this episode, Kal discusses how the low budget affected the overall film, the trials of Willis O'Brien, and the props used in the film
Kal releases a special bonus episode in which he talks about the kaiju genre as a whole. In this episode he will discuss the origins of the term, how the genre came to be, what the difference is between a kaiju film and a standard monster film, as well as the future of the podcast.
Kal returns with the Kaiju Spotlight of May 2021 and the subject is The Giant Octopus! In this episode, Kal will talk about the 3 live action appearances Odaku has had, Odaku's presence in the Toho Showa era, as well as his legacy and impact on the film industry.
Kal continues his Inspirations saga with a fan favorite film inspired by Godzilla; Gorgo! In this episode, Kal discusses the impact that Gorgo had on the genre and the expanded franchise after the success of the film.
Kal begins his new saga with the 1976 remake of King Kong. He discusses the writing and casting process, as well as how the movie got inspiration to be made, legal issues over its creation and its overall legacy and reception.
Kaiju Karnage tackles its first fan film! This movie is a "lost" Godzilla film that began production in the 70's and Kal discusses its history, its status, as well as the possibility of an official release on DVD.
Kal returns with the first of two standalone episodes before before jumping into his next saga. Reigo: King of the Sea Monsters is a 2005 Japanese film that was released in the states in 2019, and Kal is here to give the details!
The very first review episode from Kal! In this episode, Kal talks about his likes and dislikes about the movie, his opinion on the winner, and what he would like to see more of in the future.
Kal is back again to conclude his Early Years saga with the film that began his Godzilla fandom; King Kong vs Godzilla 1962! As always, Kal will discuss production, inspiration and legacy of the film, as well as how much the film means to him on a personal level.
The much awaited Megalon episode has arrived! Kal has his first guest on the show and they both talk about how much the movie means to them as well as the guest's introduction to the franchise! Join us for conversation and lots of laughs!
In this Spotlight, Kal talks about one of the most iconic movie monsters of all time; The Kraken from the 1981 Clash of the Titans. Kal covers the origins of the Kraken myths, the differences from myth to movie, the 2010 remake version and more!
Kal returns for another Kaiju Spotlight and this time he's talking the Legendary and iconic Cyclops from The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad! In this episode, Kal will talk about the original concept of the Cyclops, how the character almost appeared in a film a year before, and it's iconic legacy.
Kal returns to discuss one of his all time favorite Godzilla films; Ebirah: Horror of the Deep! In this episode, Kal gives fun facts about the film, last minute casting decisions and how this was not originally a Godzilla film, but was supposed to feature none other than King Kong!
Kal continues his Early Years saga with one of his favorite films of his childhood; the Americanized version of the original Gojira, Godzilla: King of the Monsters 1956! In this episode, Kal talks about how American studios purchased the rights to the film, its success and legacy, as well as Ishiro Honda's reaction to the film.
Kal is at it again with this fan favorite G film; Son of Godzilla! In this episode, Kal discusses the concept and creation of Godzilla's son as well as why Toho decided to give him a child.
The Early Years saga continues with one of Kal's favorite films of the Showa era! He talks about how this is the first full coproduction between America and Japan for the Godzilla franchise, the introduction of aliens to the franchise as well as the treatment of the great Ishiro Honda during and post production. Kal also discusses how this film was the point that began the downhill slide of the Showa era.
A bonus episode to celebrate the 88th anniversary of one of the greatest monster movies of all time; King Kong! Kal gives a brief history on the 8th Wonder of the World and talks about Kong's legacy and how the film revolutionized the monster movie genre.
Kal begins his new multipart saga called The Early Years, and in its first episode he talks about the fan favorite Showa era film; Mothra vs Godzilla! In this episode, Kal discusses themes that are first used in this film that would become a trend moving forward for the franchise. From new suits to Godzilla's iconic new score, Kal talks about it all!
Kal returns with his fourth Spotlight and this time it's on the mysterious kaiju from the 2008 film, Cloverfield; Clover. In this episode, Kal talks about the basic appearance and abilities of Clover, as well as his appearances in other films and the future of Clover in other media.
Kaiju Karnage has its first (and likely only) winter edition episode! In this episode, Kal talks about a very mysterious version of Godzilla; Snow Godzilla! He talks about the new abilities and the nods and honors to past eras of Godzilla and gives a basic synopsis of SG's lone film appearance.
Kal is here to talk about one of his favorite films, Pacific Rim. In this episode he'll cover the basic talking points as well as jump into the lore of the franchise, the inspiration behind many of the Jaegers and Kaiju, and legacy of the franchise.
Kal returns to talk about one of the most controversial films in the Godzilla franchise; the 1998 Godzilla. In this episode, he sheds light on the multiple scripts, rewrites and the design flaws that came about from the film. He also talks about the polarizing reaction that came from the fanbase, Toho's reaction, legacy and impact.
This is a special episode of Kaiju Karnage in which Kal talks about the history of Godzilla and Kong, their first match up, proposed sequel and remake and then discusses the upcoming movie!
Kal is back to talk about everyone's favorite turtle, Gamera! In this episode, Kal brings to light the production issues that took place during filming, creation and legacy of Gamera.
Kal returns for the second Spotlight episode centered on Battra. In this episode, he talks about the creation and lone film appearance of the kaiju, as well as his own personal experience with how he was introduced to Battle Mothra!
Kal is at it again with another classic kaiju film! In this episode he discusses the concept and creation of Toho's second most popular kaiju, Mothra! He delves into the original story, the myths created for the film and her everlasting legacy of the genre!
Kal is back with another classic film; Rodan! In this episode Kal jumps into the new expanding Toho kaiju film universe and discusses the rise of a fan favorite. He also discusses the impact and legacy and how this film helped pave the way for the Kaiju genre to begin to gain traction.
This is is the big one! Kal tackles the biggest film in Kaiju history, the original 1954 Gojira! He talks about the creation and inspiration of the most famous monster, production, and legacy. Tune in now for his unique take of the making of Gojira!
In this episode, Kal will discuss the inspiration of the film, the basic plot and the legacy of this iconic movie that directly inspired one of the most legendary franchises of all time; Godzilla!
In the first Kaiju Spotlight episode, Kal dives into the history of his favorite kaiju from the Godzilla franchise, King Ghidorah. Kal discusses all of Monster Zero's appearances, his multiple variations, as well as the impact the kaiju has left on the genre.
The first official episode of Kaiju Karnage! In this episode, Kal begins a multi part saga on the kaiju films that contributed to the rise of the genre. He discusses the original 1933 King Kong and how it was the launching pad for more iconic films to come. He discusses the inspiration behind the film, production, fun facts, impact, and the everlasting legacy of King Kong.
In the first episode of Kaiju Karnage, Kal talks about his love of the genre and how he became a fan of this world of monsters. This episode is an introductory episode so that listeners will know what to look forward to in the future.