Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast

Vincent Price slays the undead in the first "I Am Legend" movie - so you know we gotta talk about the Will Smith version! And how about Charlton Heston? Any "Omega Man" fans out there...? Anywhere...? Plus, convos on how "Last Man" inspired "Night of the Living Dead", zombies vs. vampires, what it means to dip your cookie, and the musical stylings of the world's 2nd greatest rock n' roll band - the Memphis Murder Men! We welcome front man and fellow podcaster, Screamin' E (Monster Candy Podcast) to Camp. Thank you, sir, and thank you all for listening.

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We'll see you next time for Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)!

TRAILERS: The Last Man on Earth (1964); I Am Legend (2007); Night of the Living Dead (1968); The Omega Man (1971); House on Haunted Hill (1959)

SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS

• Plays by Vincent S. Hannam
• Substack of Matthew Cole Levine
• The Memphis Murder Men
• Monster Candy Podcast
• Catzen Coffee - tell 'em you heard it on Camp Kaiju!
• Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster - get yer tickets!

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Last Man on Earth (1964) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Screamin' E © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

Godzilla returns to America in the Hollywood cut of The Return of Godzilla! But he's not alone—Raymond Burr reprises his role from Godzilla 1956, Dr. Pepper sneaks onto the set, dubious dubbing abounds, and soldiers make wisecracks in poor taste. You know, all that American stuff. But does it ultimately complement or distract from the Japanese original? Help us find out! Plus, Matt and Vincent's review of The Return of Godzilla circa 2022.

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We'll see you next time for The Last Man on Earth (1964)!

TRAILERS: Godzilla 1985 (1985); Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989); Godzilla 2000 (1999); Def-Con 4 (1984)

SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS

• Plays by Vincent S. Hannam
• Catzen Coffee - tell 'em you heard it on Camp Kaiju!

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Godzilla 1985 (1985) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

Little Kong has big shoes to fill in the sequel to KING KONG. Grab your guns and meat cleavers, we're returning to Skull Island - a deadly paradise of dinosaurs, sea serpents, and cave bears. Along the way, we'll encounter monkey bands, commies, and legal summons oh my! SON OF KONG sure has some big ideas in its little runtime. Helping us unpack it all is King Kong scholar, Ray Morton! Special thanks to Ray for coming to Camp and huge thanks to you all for listening.

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We'll see you next time for Godzilla 1985!

TRAILERS: Son of Kong (1933); King Kong Escapes (1967); King Kong (1976); King Kong Lives (1986); King Kong (2005); Konga (1961); A*P*E* (1976); The Mighty Peking Man, aka Goliathon (1977)

SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS

• Plays by Vincent S. Hannam
• Ray Morton - author website
• King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon - purchase book here!
• Catzen Coffee - tell 'em you heard it on Camp Kaiju!

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Son of Kong (1933) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Ray Morton © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

Surprise! When a tagline reads, "Japan is the land of giant monsters and tiny poems" you have to learn more. So Chad is here to tell us! He is the author of KAIJU HAIKU and the founder of Jobber House Press. We welcome him to Camp and thank you all for listening. We have a wonderful conversation on everything from kaiju to pro wrestling to The Twilight Zone. What a surprise indeed! We'll see you next time for Son of Kong (1933) with King Kong scholar and author, Ray Morton.

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TRAILERS: Godzilla on Monster Island (1972); Godzilla vs Megalon (1973); King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962); Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (1966); Godzilla vs. The Bionic Monster (1974); The Twilight Zone Season 1 Intro (1959)

SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS

• Plays by Vincent S. Hannam
• Jobber House Press full catalog
• Kaiju Haiku for sale
• Catzen Coffee - tell 'em you heard it on Camp Kaiju!

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Kaiju Haiku: A Haiku Comics Zine by Chad Boykin. Hosted by Vincent Hannam © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

KAIJU HAIKU OVERVIEW

Japan is the land of giant monsters and tiny poems. Kaiju Haiku fuses these two cultural forces into one stunning full-color explosion!

Remember the awe of discovering giant monster movies as a child? Imagine recapturing that magic. Experience the wonder one more time through stunning haiku set to surreal abstract comic book art.

Each poem is a small exploration of kaiju cinema. A burst of nostalgia. A pop of insight. Lurking below the surface, they are also an invitation to slow down, to look twice. Mirrors disguised as windows. What will you see looking back at you?

Then, like a burst of the fireball from outer space the vivid kaleidoscopic comic art of Jason McBride explodes onto each page – transporting you to parts unknown.

Kaiju Haiku is an art museum that fits into your pocket. A traveling companion. Reach for it anytime the ordinary becomes a little too ordinary. The giant monsters are waiting.

There's something magical about '80s fantasy: wizards, knights & maidens, stop-motion creatures of nightmare... case in point, DRAGONSLAYER, a Disney co-production delivering a hell-fiend worthy of nightmares! Magic & Monsters returns to slay the dragon movie of all dragon movies. Plus, conversations on the genre, special effects, and your favorite quiz show. So grab your swords, shields, and wizard poles and away we go!

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We'll see you next time for Son of Kong (1933) with King Kong scholar and author, Ray Morton!

TRAILERS: Dragonslayer (1981); Clash of the Titans (1981) ; The NeverEnding Story (1984); The Empire Strikes Back (1980); The Reluctant Dragon (1941); Dragonheart (1996); How to Train Your Dragon (2010); Krull (1983)

SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS

• Plays by Vincent S. Hannam
• Gays Do the Disney: A Disney Podcast
• Catzen Coffee - tell 'em you heard it on Camp Kaiju!

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Dragonslayer (1981) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam and Patrick Kozicky © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

More T-Rex, more raptors, more Jeff Goldblum. Does Spielberg deliver sequel gold or should the world have stayed lost? Helping us decide is Noah, of Cinematic Jurassic! We discuss all things Jurassic Park, old school dinosaur movies, and real-world paleontology. So grab your high-hides, gymnastic bars, and lucky packs - we're excited to share this one with you folks!

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We'll see you next time for Dragonslayer (1981) - a Magic & Monsters special with Patrick Kozicky!

TRAILERS: The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997); Jurassic Park III (2001); The Valley of Gwangi (1969); Planet of Dinosaurs (1977); Dinosaurus! (1960)

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• Plays by Vincent S. Hannam
• Cinematic.Jurassic - Instagram
• Volunteering at Fossil Digs
• Paleontology Feud: Bakker vs. Horner
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Video Store MPLS - Fundraiser Link! Support Now!

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

Celebrate Peter Lorre as he wraps up The Poverty Row Picture Show - a series exploring the forgotten B horror films of Hollywood's Golden Age. Delight in revisiting the segments featuring your favorite hosts and gags, plus plenty of Peter Lorre trailers! The Master of Menace has been thrilling audiences for 100 years; let's honor his work now on Camp Kaiju, for never has anyone done so much for so little.

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We'll see you next time for The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997).

FEATURED FILMS: Crazy Knights (1944); Fog Island (1945); The Phantom Speaks (1945); The Vampire's Ghost (1945); The Flying Serpent (1946); Devil Bat's Daughter (1946); The Catman of Paris (1946); Valley of the Zombies (1946); Spook Busters (1946); Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952)

TRAILERS: Mad Love (1935); The Beast With Five Fingers (1946); Invisible Agent (1942); The Raven (1963); Tales of Terror (1962); The Comedy of Terrors (1963); The Maltese Falcon (1941); Casablanca (1942)

SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS

• Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Plays by Vincent S. Hannam
• Poverty Row Horrors! by Tom Weaver
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Video Store MPLS - Fundraiser Link! Support Now!

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Poverty Row Picture Show III • Peter Lorre Reviews Poverty Row Horror Movies. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

Kong turns hero as he battle madmen, dinosaurs, Mechani-Kong, and a lady named Piranha. Not to mention one unfortunate ape suit. Part Bond movie, part Saturday morning cartoon, it's all together a Kong like you've never seen before! Plus remembering Sam Neill, Kaylee Hottle, upcoming monster movies, a special Season Announcement, Peter Lorre's farewell, and more Thom Shubilla (he gives us the lowdown on Bela Lugosi Road!)

Thanks for joining this Kong-worthy adventure! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at [email protected], or enter the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at ⁠⁠⁠(612) 470-2612⁠⁠⁠.

We'll see you next time for The Poverty Row Picture Show III!

TRAILERS AND CLIPS King Kong Escapes (1967); The King Kong Show (1966-1967); King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962); The Adventures of Flash Gordon (1979-1982); Santa Claus is Comin' to Town

SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS

1. Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
2. Plays by Vincent S. Hannam
3. The Video Store MPLS - Fundraiser Link! Support Now!

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. King Kong Escapes (1967) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

Everyone’s favorite game! We debate the kaiju-ness of the following beasts: Frankenstein, Gremlins, Jaws, Paul Bunyan, Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors, the Monolith Monsters, Nancy from Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, the ants from Them!, the Mushroom People from Matango, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the Manster. The question is simple, but the answer? The claws come off in this regular monster bash!

Special thanks for Beth Bredlau, Chris McVillain, Ed Godziszewski, and everyone there on that legendary day. And thank YOU for listening and please let us know what you think!

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We'll see you next time for King Kong Escapes!

TRAILERS AND CLIPS The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954); Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958); Gremlins (1984); Ghostbusters (1984); Disney's Paul Bunyan (1958); The Monolith Monsters (1957); Matango (1963); The Manster (1959); Little Shop of Horrors (1986); Them! (1954); Jaws: The Revenge (1987)

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1. Ishiro Honda by Ed Godziszewski
2. Tattoo Kaiju
3. Godzilla Weekend
4. G-Fest
5. What is Kaiju?
6. The Video Store MPLS - Fundraiser Link!

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Is It a Kaiju? Live from G-Fest 2026. © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

Live from G-Fest! Evaluating the American cut of Godzilla, film noir, intertextuality, film theory and more. But that's not all, nerds: Beth reveals newly published material about dancer and actor, Amy Iwanabe, who played Emiko for the American footage. Uncredited until now, Iwanabe receives her long-deserved recognition. We're celebrating her, Godzilla, and all things kaiju at G-Fest 2026! Eternal thanks to Beth and everyone who made the panel something to remember, and thank YOU all for listening.

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We'll see you next time for more G-Fest content, including:

• IS IT A KAIJU? with Beth, Chris McVillain, and Ed Godziszewski

TRAILERS AND CLIPS Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956); Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1955); Rodan (1956); Godzilla 1985 (1985); Varan, the Unbelievable (1958); Rear Window (1954)

SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS

1. Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
2. Plays by Vincent S. Hannam
3. The Kaiju Papers - Amy Iwanabe Info
4. Godzilla Weekend in Bloomington, Indiana
5. G-Fest Kaiju Convention
6. The Video Store MPLS - Fundraiser Link!

Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956) Movie Review. Hosted by Beth Bredlau and Vincent Hannam © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.