YHS on Monster Island - Godzilla, Kaiju, & Tokusatsu!
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn a world as vast as the kaiju genre, there needs to be a podcast that can tackle all things giant monster - from film to fandom, television to toys, Godzilla to Gamera. That podcast is YHS on Monster Island!
From the world of Yes Have Some comes a new show dedicated to the spectacle and madness of the kaiju genre; one as fun as a trip to World Children's Land and as informative as a Dr. Yamane lecture. Piloting this ship will be "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" and YHS co-founder, Jacob Walsh, and the "Mayor of Toku Toy Town" and acclaimed sci-fi author, Jay Key.
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Episodes
Revisiting the GODZILLA ANIME TRILOGY
May 30, 2024 04:29 - 1 hour - 128 MBWait, were we wrong about the Godzilla anime trilogy? "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and Jay Key, of Toku Toy Town, discuss the much maligned anime trilogy - and if this most recent viewing changed their opinions. So join our daikaiju duo as they chat all things Haruo, Exif, Godzilla Earth, and a bunch of missed opportunities! In addition, the hosts go over a ton of news items, ranging from MonsterVerse updates to X-Plus North America to Marusan - and much, much more! Plus,...
Super Festival 88 and NeoPlayerOne "My First One" Review + Hobby Round 30 Preview & Tons of Toy Releases
May 09, 2024 04:23 - 1 hour - 111 MBYHS on Monster Island loves toys. Like really loves them. And we spend the entire episode talking about the toy reveals and exclusives from Super Festival 88 and NeoPlayerOne's gallery show, My First One. In addition, Jake and Jay preview Hobby Round 30 and discuss a litany of recent toy drops and upcoming pre-orders from Medicom Toy, Anraku Ansaku, Marmit, Bandai, M1, and many more! It's sofubi time on YHS on Monster Island!
Jakes Takes the YHS on Monster Island KAIJU PERSONALITY QUIZ
April 25, 2024 03:44 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBYou heard it right, folks. Our beloved "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh is the first person to take the YHS on Monster Island "Kaiju Personality" Quiz. Will this new test deliver palatable results...or is this just a waste of time? Tune in to find out! Also, our hosts chat Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Season 2 renewal, the GXK box office success, and a few recent toy releases making waves within the fandom!
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Reaction & Review + Top 10 Things Jake Would Buy at the Thai Toy Expo
April 11, 2024 05:32 - 1 hour - 112 MB#godzillaxkongthenewempire #godzilla #monsterverse Can something heading towards half a billion in global revenue be bad for the franchise? Are long-time Godzilla fans being too harsh on the MonsterVerse? And where can the MonsterVerse go from here?All of these questions and more are answered by our two hosts as they review GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (2024). Also, Jay introduces a new segment: What I Think Jake Would Buy at the Thai Toy Expo; it's sofubi and vinyl designer toy madness l...
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Hype, Tons of Toy/Sofubi News, & Big Toy Pickups!
March 29, 2024 16:46 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe are mere hours away from GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE hitting theaters across the nation and Jake and Jay share their thoughts, hopes, and predictions on the latest installment of the MonsterVerse madness! Also, the duo discuss a ton of news items, including a lot of toy reveals and exclusives from Mondo, Medicom Toy x Anraku Ansaku, Marusan, Seismic Toys, and more! And when it comes to pickups, this is a week you don't want to miss! Jake gets another item off his Top 10 list...and ...
Top 10 Underrated Performances in the Godzilla Franchise
March 21, 2024 15:31 - 34 minutes - 48.3 MBFrom the premier kaiju and tokusatsu podcast/YouTube show, YHS ON MONSTER ISLAND, comes this definitive ranking of the TOP 10 MOST UNDERRATED PERFORMANCES IN THE GODZILLA FRANCHISE. All kaiju fans know Dr. Serizawa and Miss Namakawa and Lt. Akane Yashiro - but what about those characters, unheralded by the masses, that bring substance and texture to these monster-filled narratives? This list takes a look at some of the most under-appreciated acting jobs from the Showa, Heisei, and Millennium...
The Magic Serpent (1966) Review + Toy Pick-Ups!
March 07, 2024 05:05 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBNinjas. Wizards. Giant Frogs. Yes, 1966's The Magic Serpent from Toei has them all - and a lot more! This film is said to have inspired George Lucas' Star Wars - and you actually can see why - but at the end up the day, it's just bonkers. Aside from this fun romp of a film, Jake and Jay have a litany of fun pick-ups, including items from Bandai, Yamakichi, Marmit, Max Toy, and more! Oh yeah, Jay also gets a "collection-defining" item...tune in to see!
Who "Won" Wonder Fest?
February 22, 2024 05:45 - 1 hour - 109 MBJake and Jay take a look at the amazing kaiju toy releases from Wonder Festival 2024 Winter edition, including new releases from X-Plus, M1, Sunguts Factory, Max Toy Company, PassionTank, One Up, Spiral Studio, and many more! On top of this, it's been a great week of pickups as Jay knocked two off his Top 10 Wishlist and Jake grabbed one of his new favorite toys!
What are the Top 10 Godzilla Scenes?
February 08, 2024 05:36 - 1 hour - 133 MBIn one of the most fun episodes to date, Jake and Jay share their top 10 Godzilla scenes of all-time...did yours make the cut?
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Review + Godzilla & Oscar Talk?
January 25, 2024 05:26 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBKurt Russell, Apple, and Godzilla are an unlikely trio - but can they work together to produce a compelling MonsterVerse entry? Jake and Jay go through their overall thoughts on the series - was it necessary? Did the kaiju deliver? Would they watch a second season? In addition, the big news in G-dom is that Godzilla is up for an Oscar!!! It only took 70 years - but Toho's money-making monster has a chance to bring home the gold (and totally should!). But, was he snubbed for other major awar...
The Whale God (1962) Review + Super Festival 87 Reveals
January 11, 2024 05:35 - 1 hour - 125 MBHappy 2024! Jake and Jay are back reviewing Daiei's 1962 film, THE WHALE GOD, which was brought to North America for the first time (this year, by the way!) by SRS Cinema. We all know that the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" is an expert on "killer animal" films - but where does this Kojiro Hongo and Takashi Shimura-led entry land on his spectrum: is it more Jaws? Or more Orca? Also, M1, Marusan, and U.S.Toys were active at Super Festival 87 in Japan - what gems did they unveil to the sofubi-...
Holiday Wishlist 3 - Our Top 10 Most Desired Kaiju Toys!
December 21, 2023 06:57 - 1 hour - 139 MBIt’s a YHS on Monster Island tradition – the Holiday Wishlist! “The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh and “The Mayor of Toku Toy Town” Jay Key run down their top 10 kaiju collectibles they want to obtain for their personal stashes; and we get everything from vintage tin toys to rare sofubi. On top of the lists, they spend some time catching up on some of the big reveals and exclusives at DesignerCon from Mondo, Marusan, and Max Toy plus their own recent kaiju toy pickups! Enjoy!
Shin Kamen Rider Review w/ Ryan Wilhelm (BONUS EPISODE)
December 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBIt's a surprise YHS on Monster Island drop - and a very special presentation, at that! "Everyone's Favorite Kaiju Collector" Ryan Wilhelm joins Jay Key as they review Hideaki Anno's SHIN KAMEN RIDER! Does it deliver a compelling cinematic experience and respectfully pay homage to the source material...or is it a fan service-laden train wreck that destroys the legacy of everyone's favorite grasshopper hero? And where does this entry rank in the Shin Japan Heroes Universe? Besides the analysi...
Godzilla Minus One Review
December 09, 2023 06:36 - 1 hour - 118 MBIs Godzilla Minus One / Godzilla -1.0 the greatest Godzilla film ever made? One thing is for sure, the kaiju fandom and film critics alike are going crazy for this new Toho release – and its winning over fans and smashing records like no other film in the franchise. But – is it a perfect film? Our beloved hosts – “The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh and the “Mayor of Toku Toy Town” Jay Key share their thoughts on what they loved about it and what may have missed the mark; and where ...
Reviewing Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Episodes 1-3) & Tsuburaya Con 2023 Preview
November 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBHappy Thanksgiving! What a time to be a kaiju fan? Not only do we get a show on Apple TV+ featuring A-listers like Kurt Russell and John Goodman, we also live in a world where companies like U.S. Toys, Marusan, One Up, and many more are releasing amazing sofubi and collectibles on a near weekly basis! In this installment of YHS on Monster Island, Jacob Walsh and Jay Key talk give their thoughts on the first three episodes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and if the more grounded approach tha...
Godzilla Day 2023 Recap - Short Films Review, Toy Exclusives, Minus One News, Monarch Opening Scene, & More!
November 10, 2023 15:27 - 1 hour - 122 MBGodzilla Day 2023 has come and gone - but there's still so much to talk about! Our devoted daikaiju duo will attempt to go through an endless laundry list of topics from the two short films (Godzilla vs. Megalon 2023 and Fes Godzilla 4: Operation Jet Jaguar), the litany of toy releases from Bandai, Marusan, X-Plus, Titanic Creations, Mondo, and more, the opening scene from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Godzilla Minus One news. And coupled with all of the movie, show, toy, and sofubi news...
Trailers, Teasers, & Toys (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Godzilla vs. Megalon 2023, Ultraman Rising, Hoshi 35, & More!)
October 18, 2023 14:22 - 1 hour - 110 MBYHS on Monster Island returns with the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh back at the helm - and its a jam-packed episode covering recent trailers, teasers, and toy releases! The boys review the full Monarch: Legacy of Monsters trailer - discuss some new possible titans - as well as the short teaser for the Gemstone short, Godzilla vs. Megalon (2023)! But that's not all...the kaiju and tokusatsu world recently got a first look at the newly named Ultraman Rising (2024) and will be get...
Toy Festivals Talk - Super Festival 86, Hobby Round 29, & Taipei Toy Fest
October 13, 2023 13:52 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBJoin Jay Key as he discussed some kaiju toy highlights from the recent Super Festival 86, Hobby Round 29, and Taipei Toy Fest events! There are some really cool releases from major players like Marusan, Sunguts Factory, OneUp, Sarujirushi, and more! In addition, Jay makes a pitch for an unusual "kaiju toy of the year" possibility!
Space Linoleum: Attack Peter Invades YHS on Monster Island
September 28, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this very special edition of YHS on Monster Island, famed artist and Senior Creative Director at Mondo, Attack Peter, joins Jay to talk about his recent Mechagodzilla sofubi release for Mondo that uses his trademark LinoPrint look to creative something totally new in the space!Also, Attack Peter and Jay talk about recent toy pick-ups, what they've been watching, and so much more!
Turtles, Trailers, & Toys (A Review of Gamera: Rebirth)
September 14, 2023 22:04 - 1 hour - 101 MBAfter a long slumber, Gamera is back in the all-new Netflix anime series, GAMERA: REBIRTH. Our beloved hosts, Jacob Walsh and Jay Key, break down the series and grade some of the major components of the show - visuals/animation, kaiju design, characters, etc. It's more art than science - but the big question is: did they like it? In addition to Rebirth, Jake and Jay both weigh in on the trailers for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and (a bit belated) Godzilla: Minus One. Also, they highlight s...
Kaiju Go! Recap + Kaiju News (US Godzilla Store Site, Jet Jaguar Returns, and more!)
September 01, 2023 15:03 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBWith "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh at DragonCon, Jay mans the island by himself this week to recap a successful Kaiju Go! event in Fort Worth this past weekend, discuss the launch of the US Godzilla Store site, share his excitement over the return of Jet Jaguar, and admit to corrupting IDW cover artist John Yurcaba's mind with Spectreman! On top of this, Jay has a ton of fun pick-ups ranging from vintage to X-Plus, designer vinyl to signed prints! Enjoy YHS on Monster Islan...
The Ministry of Silly Kaiju Toys
August 17, 2023 18:59 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn this episode of YHS on Monster Island, Jake and Jay highlight some of their favorite toys that would fall into the zany category, leaving us asking the same question over and over - "Why'd they make this?". But it's not all silly toys, as our favorite tandem of tokusatsu talkers dish out some recent toy news from Marusan and Medicom/Anraku Ansaku, discuss Jake's budding author career, and debate if Mondo's SpaceGodzilla ("Trendy" variant) is worthy of "Kaiju Toy of the Year" consideratio...
San Diego Comic-Con, Wonder Festival 2023 Summer, & Godzilla: Minus One Teaser
August 03, 2023 19:04 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn this episode of YHS on Monster Island, "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and Toku Toy Town's Jay Key provide insight and commentary on the kaiju happenings at San Diego Comic-Con and Wonder Festival 2023 Summer, plus provide their thoughts on the Godzilla: Minus One teaser. In addition to these topics, they also review other toy reveals that happened outside the big events - including X-Plus, Marusan, and Super7 - and go through one of their biggest toy hauls since the show ...
YHS on Monster Island LIVE: G-Fest - Haul-er If Ya Hear Me! (w/ Ryan Wilhelm)
July 22, 2023 03:26 - 1 hour - 119 MBIt's a special Friday edition of YHS on Monster Island: Monster Island Live! Jay is joined by "Everyone's Favorite Kaiju Collector" Ryan Wilhelm - toy guru, Collect All Monsters and YHS on Monster Island contributor, and proud owner of a Turtle Bazooka tattoo! Oh yeah, and this was his FIRST G-FEST!!! We are going to recap the amazing weekend in beautiful Rosemont, IL - did Ryan have a good time? Does he have any money left? What are some of his favorite memories? Don't worry, we won't g...
SKULL ISLAND (2023): It's Fine...
July 06, 2023 14:27 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBAs Jake and Jay prepare for San Diego Comic-Con and G-Fest respectively, they find time to chat about the recently released MonsterVerse entry - SKULL ISLAND. The two break down their likes and dislikes of the Netflix anime - do you agree? Disagree? Also, Jay has a big haul of pick-ups this week including a litany of Ultra goodies from Marmit, Bear Model, and USToys - plus a few. more Marusan '89s to add to the collection. In addition, the duo talks Pluto TV, James Groman's upcoming Mondo G...
The Good, the Bad, and the Fabulous of LATITUDE ZERO: How Did This Film Flop? + Godzilla/Kaiju Toy News!
June 22, 2023 16:55 - 1 hour - 112 MBToho's "A" Team. Check. Two bonafide stars of film and television. Check. Trampolines. Super check. On paper, everything looks (blood) rock solid for 1969's US-Japan co-production of LATITUDE ZERO - but, it was definitely a paper tiger (errr...gryphon?)...because it was one of the studio's biggest flops. Our YHS on Monster Island hosts, "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and "The Mayor of Toku Toy Town" Jay Key, share their thoughts on this unique entry from Toho's cinematic roste...
Top 10 Episodes of Ultra Q
June 14, 2023 13:30 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MBYHS on Monster Island takes a look at the pioneering tokusatsu show, 1966's Ultra Q, and ranks its top ten offerings. Tsuburaya's initial entry into the Ultra series kickstarted a tokusatsu boom that would take over Japanese airwaves only a few years later, giving way to the iconic Ultraman, Ultraseven, and many more. But this unique and ground-breaking series gave fans of kaiju, seijin, and just flat out good storytelling some memorable episodes, characters, and - of course- monsters. Joi...
ULTRAMAN Season 3 Review + Kaiju Toy News (Spiral Toy, Chazbro Toys, Marusan, USToys, Bandai, and more!)
June 08, 2023 05:17 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBIDW comic artist, JOHN YURCABA IV (Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King!), and beloved kaiju influencer and toy aficionado, RYAN WILHELM (Collect All Monsters, YHS on Monster Island), join JAY KEY for another edition of MONSTER ISLAND LIVE! The trio discuss the final season of the Netflix anime, ULTRAMAN, plus a litany of kaiju news from the worlds of film, fandom, television, and toys! Topics range from John's love of Gundam to Ryan's initial thoughts on Shin Kamen Rider to...
Skull Island Trailer, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Godzilla Store & Tokyu Hands Store Exclusives, + Revisiting Ultraman Anime
May 25, 2023 17:04 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBThis week's YHS on Monster Island is a free-form discussion on a litany of topics - from the MonsterVerse to Marusan, Crazy Tsunami to crazy combining robot toys. Nothing is off limits as Jake and Jay go through what they've been watching, what they've been buying, and what they think on recent news items.
Circuses Bad, Gorgo Good: A Review of Gorgo (1961) + Super Festival 85, Gamera: Rebirth News
May 11, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBWhat better way to celebrate Mother's Day than with a film about the greatest monster mama of them all? This installment of YHS on Monster Island is jam-packed with kaiju goodness, including a full review of the 1961 British-Irish-American co-production, Gorgo. Jake and Jay discuss suit design, who is actually the real protagonist, and if this movie had the most powerful net in the history of cinema! On top of reviewing the "Big G" - okay, the other "Big G" - okay, the third "Big G", the du...
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Teaser Trailer Discussion, Kaiju Go! Announcement, Bandai MMS Releases, & Quazies!
April 27, 2023 21:30 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBYHS on Monster Island returns and, like everyone else on the internet, they have to share their opinions on the controversial teaser trailer that dropped for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. In addition, our hosts discuss the internet gem that is Quazies, some cool new releases from Bandai, updates on Titanic Creations' Gorgo stretch goals, and a big announcement regarding a Dallas-area event called Kaiju Go! As always, Jake and Jay will share their weekly kaiju collectible pick-ups!
Space Monster Wangwagmi: Should It Have Remained "Lost"?
April 13, 2023 21:40 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBYHS on Monster Island returns to review the recently acquired South Korean film, Space Monster Wangmagwi…and it’s a doozy! Not only do we get a creepy monster (and not in the horror film “creepy” way), we witness the kaiju genre’s first inner ear canal urination scene, terrible paper mâché monster feet, and the very best in retro sci-fi costuming! Can Jay’s compliment sandwich do enough to salvage Wangmagwi’s reputation or will Jake toss it back into the lost and (not) found drawer in the Ko...
Monster Island Live w/ Ryan Wilhelm - Gamera: Rebirth Trailer! Tons of Kaiju Toy News!
March 30, 2023 03:34 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBWith Jake vacationing in Seatopia, Jay has invited kaiju expert and toy collector extraordinaire, Ryan Wilhelm of Dallas Vintage Toys, to the island to discuss the recently released Gamera: Rebirth trailer, new pre-orders and releases from Mondo, Titanic Creations, Bandai, Marusan, Bullmark, and more, plus show off some really rockin' kaiju collectible pick-ups! It's a special LIVE edition of YHS on Monster Island!
Godzilla: Final Wars - Ranking the Kaiju Designs
March 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBYHS on Monster Island returns and takes a look at the polarizing 2004 entry and finale of the Millennium series, Godzilla: Final Wars...and what better way to do that than have "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh reveal his Top 10 kaiju designs (or, more accurately, re-designs)? Our host minces no words as he discusses what went right, wrong...and very wrong...with the likes of Keizer Ghidorah, Anguirus, Monster X, and the entire Final Wars kaiju roster. On top of reviewing the fi...
The One With The Rainbow Death Ray (Gamera vs. Barugon Review) + Wonder Festival Kaiju Toy Reveals
February 23, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 97.2 MB"The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and Jay Key return for a discussion that includes rainbow death rays, early contenders for 2023 toy line of the year, secret Kong prequels, and a recap of the Geoffrey Awards! Please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review...every little bit helps! Twitter: @YHSMonsterPod Instagram: @jacobzilla & @tokutoytown
12 INSANE Cancelled Godzilla Films...and How Would We Save Them?
February 10, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 109 MBWhat if the “Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh was the head honcho at Toho Studios and was tasked with bringing back the most insane and outlandish cancelled Godzilla film concepts…what would he do? You don’t have to ask “what if” because, in this episode of YHS on Monster Island, Jacob does just that! Co-host, Jay Key, forces Jake to turn five of the episodes into a feature film, anime series, comic/manga, YouTube series, and short film – in the first (and only) ever game of M.A.C.Y....
SHIN ULTRAMAN (2022) Review + SuperFestival Extra Vol. 6, Bagan, Godzilla Store Reveals, & Pick-ups!
January 27, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBWe're back! The duo of daikaiju devotees return for a jam-packed show, headlined by the review of Shin Ultraman! Do the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" and the "Mayor of Toku Toy Town" like the Higuchi-Anno version of the most famous henshin hero of them all? Or are there too many nits to be picked to call it a triumph? Find out on this episode of YHS on Monster Island! But that's not all! The guys go over highlights from Super Festival Extra Volume 6, discuss the recent Godziban news relat...
YHS on Monster Island's KAIJU REVIEW OF '22
December 29, 2022 22:21 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBAs we close the books on 2022, our dynamic duo of daikaiju devotees - "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and "The Mayor of Toku Toy Town" Jay Key - recap what stood out in the year when it comes to kaiju toys, film, and fandom. Both hosts discuss their favorite moments, YHS on Monster Island episodes, and film reviews - and, most importantly, their favorite toy and collectible pick-ups! It's a fun way to cap off another great year in the world of giant monsters! YHS on Monster ...
Jake & Jay's Holiday Wishlist II: The Sequel (Top 10 Kaiju Toy List)
December 16, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThe Holiday Wishlist is back! After recapping last year's Top 10 list - and what they were able to pick up in 2022, the dynamic daikaiju duo reveals their updated "must have" lists of kaiju collectibles, Godzilla toys, and sofubi! From Marusan to Marmit, TOYGRAPh to Trendmasters, it's a fun ride down the ultimate toy dream list! Twitter: @YHSMonsterPod Instagram: @TokuToyTown / @Jacobzilla #sofubi #kaiju #godzilla #tokusatsu #toycollecting
The Mysterians (1957) Review + DesignerCon 2022 Top 10 Kaiju Toys!
December 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBOur duo of daikaiju devotees, "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and "The Mayor of Toku Toy Town" Jay Key, return to bash the 1957 Toho sci-fi classic, The Mysterians, with a hatred not seen since War of the God Monsters. Maybe they just don't share that same love of primary colors, large underwear, and repetitive explosions? But, in an effort to save the episode, the tandem go through Jay's DesignerCon Top 10 and highlight the efforts from some of our favorites: Rocom Toys, Max T...
Godzilla Day Rewind: New Toho Film in 2023, Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex & Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks Reviews!
November 17, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBOur intrepid duo of daikiaju devotees look back at Godzilla Day 2022 and discuss the huge announcement of a new Toho Godzilla film, review both the Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex and Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks short films, and much, much more! Aside from Godzilla Day, the hosts talk about recent releases from Super Festival Extra Vol. 5, their excitement for DesignerCon, and some really toy drops from X-Plus, Marusan, Medicom Toy, and more. Oh yeah, Netflix also surprised the entire kaiju co...
Kamen At You: Jake Watches Kamen Rider (1971) + More Godzilla & Kaiju Goodness!
November 04, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 101 MBYes, we are the idiots that podcasted the night BEFORE Godzilla Day - so you don't get to hear us freak out over the BIG news or even a majority of the releases! But, fear not, we will be back to dive deep into all of the goings on around November 3rd during our next installment. But what do we talk about then? How about Jake's introduction to Kamen Rider (1971) - his thoughts on human bats, scarves, Rider Kicks!, and cyborg babes in fishnet stockings! But no, that's not all - we discuss ou...
Kaiju Toy News, Super7 Releases, State of Personal Kaiju Collecting!
October 20, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBWith Jake back from New York Comic-Con, the hosts discuss the big releases from Super7 - the good and the bad, plus other kaiju collectible news from Marusan and the Tsuburaya Store. In addition, our tandem updates each other on their own personal state of collecting..is Jake getting ride of his NECA Godzilla collection? Is Jay giving up on Mezco? Where do they stand with X-Plus? Does Jay have room for any more sofubi? Also, Jay shares his three big pick-ups including a new "top 5" piece...
The Top 10 Episodes of ULTRASEVEN (presented by YHS on Monster Island)
October 08, 2022 01:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBWith the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh at NYCC this week, there won't be a traditional YHS on Monster Island show...however, Jay Key has continued his rankings of Ultra series episodes; this time, tackling Ultraseven! What episodes of Dan Moroboshi and the Ultra Guard will crack the Top 10? Which episodes will be left out? Can famed ultra seijin and kaiju like Eleking, King Joe, Dinosaur Tank, and Metron make the cut? Remember, this list is for starting debates...not ending ...
Mothra 1961: I'm Afraid of Rolisicans (featuring Yes Have Some Podcast's Abigail Gardner)
September 23, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 144 MBOur hosts are joined by Yes Have Some Podcast's Abigail Gardner to discuss the 1961 Toho classic, Mothra. In addition, the crew touches on the recently released teaser of Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex, the proverbial gauntlet being thrown down by the All Monsters Attack Convention directly at G-Fest, some exciting new reveals from Super Festival Extra Volume 4, and a long list of weekly pick-ups! Check it out! #godzilla #mothra #kaiju #tokusatsu
Godzilla vs. Kong 2 Main Villain Predictions + Geharha, the Dark and Long-Haired Monster Review
September 08, 2022 15:43 - 1 hour - 115 MBThe intrepid duo of daikaiju devotees, Jacob Walsh and Jay Key, return with another episode of YHS on Monster Island. In this release, Jay gives Jake a litany of possible antagonists for the upcoming Godzilla vs. Kong 2 - and the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" tells us why they would or wouldn't make sense. Let's hope Legendary is listening! In addition, the tandem review the 2009 short, Geharha, the Dark and Long-haired Monster, and go over recent kaiju toy news and weekly pick-ups! Enjoy...
The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms: The First Kaiju?
August 26, 2022 04:22 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn this episode of YHS on Monster Island, the intrepid duo of daikaiju devotees, "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu", Jacob Walsh and sidekick, Jay Key, dive into the 1953 cinematic triumph - The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms. The conversation covers everything from the Rhedosaurus' claim as the "first kaiju", the timely usage of Ra Bradbury's "The Fog Horn", the film's importance in the kaiju genre, as well as a handful of tangents ranging from Bradbury's " A Sound of Thunder" to the charming nat...
Celebrating 50 Years of Daigoro vs. Goliath
August 13, 2022 01:48 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBIt's not fair that Godzilla vs. Gigan gets ALL of the 50th anniversary love! There was another little Toho project that came out in 1972 - a co-production with Tsuburaya - that deserves some respect: Daigoro vs. Goliath! Okay, maybe deserving respect might be too much for this film - but hey, it...uh...exists. And "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and his co-conspirator, Jay Key, are here to discuss this oft forgotten kaiju gem. From monster-sized toilets to excessive alcohol con...
G-Fest XXVII vs. San Diego Comic-Con 2022 (Plus, Wonderfest and Tokusatsu DNA Reveals!)
July 31, 2022 19:24 - 1 hour - 142 MBIt’s G-Fest versus San Diego Comic-Con. Monsters in the Midwest versus SoCal Kaiju. G-Fans versus sun tans. Our hosts discuss their recent trips to these beloved events and compare notes on all facets of the convention experience. “The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh headed westward to try and tackle the biggest beast in the battle, the mecca of media news and the pinnacle of pop culture and celebrity – San Diego Comic-Con. He talks about his experience as press and thoughts on all ...
Attack Peter! Defend G-Fest! Collect Harryhausen? (featuring a special interview with Attack Peter)
July 14, 2022 15:26 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBYHS on Monster Island is honored to have a special interview with kaiju art royalty, the incomparable Attack Peter! Peter shares details on his rise to stardom, from his unique linoleum block printing style to his relationships with Toho and Mondo, to his exciting Kickstarter around his popular Takoro character. You can't say enough good things about Peter - and he is truly representing the kaiju community on the grand scale! Link to his upcoming Kickstarter: https://www.skybound.com/attack...