Henshin Men

Nathan flies solo again as Kamen Rider (1971) settles into its new status quo. Despite the supposed “reboot” of Shocker as Gelshocker, it’s more of the same, just with combo Kaijin now. The first of this week’s pair of episodes was definitely the better one, as the awards will show. That Kaijin-of-the-week was a werewolf jellyfish with lightning powers. Yep. The second one had a boar/beetle combo who stabs Hongo in the thigh. Even those descriptions should tell you which is more interesting. But after this episode, things will get shaken up on Henshin Men, so be sure to listen to the end to hear how!

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Nathan kicks off the final arc of Kamen Rider (1971)—and invites a pair of friends to celebrate! CrownlessKing_OP and Proto_Sonic from That Other Toku Podcast are in the house to talk about Crabbat, Scorpiolizard, and condolence bombs. (There’s a punk band name for you!) The Shocker Leader has merged his evil organization with Geldam (who are they?) to form Gelshocker (is it pronounced like a “G” or a “J”?), an even more ruthless and incompetent not-so-secret society bent on world domination (of course!). We also get a new branch commander with Gen. Black, who seems to have forgotten he’s not German and World War I ended 60 years prior. What else is new for Kamen Rider?

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Listen to Travis’s main podcast, Kaiju Weekly, and Nathan’s podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip.

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It’s the end of Kamen Rider (1971)’s penultimate arc and an era! Nathan witnesses the destruction of Shocker as we know it! Ambassador Hell truly becomes Serpentor from G.I. Joe and gets replaced with a half crab/bat kaijin named…Crabbat. (This decision is highly questionable). Regardless, these episodes are fun and break from the show’s norm with lots of intrigue. Enjoy the latest episode of Henshin Men!

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Listen to Travis’s main podcast, Kaiju Weekly, and Nathan’s podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip.

Henshin Men is a proud member of the Kaiju Ramen Podcast Network.

Welcome, kaiju lovers, heroes of the internet, and listeners with attitude! This past weekend, Nathan and his Power Trip co-host, Michael Hamilton, met each other in real life for the first time (and the world somehow didn’t explode). They attended a small upstart “spin-off” convention called Days of the Dead: All Monsters Attack, which was held in Indianapolis. This bonus episode is a late-night postmortem chat they had afterward, and it’s being shared on the feeds for Monster Island Film Vault, Henshin Men, and The Power Trip because the guest line-up was relevant to all three shows! Hear about them meeting Gamera’s best girl, Ayako Fujitani, Bin Furuya, the original Ultraman suit actor, and the OG Red Power Ranger himself, Austin St. John.

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Listen to Travis’s main podcast, Kaiju Weekly, and Nathan’s podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip.

Henshin Men is a proud member of the Kaiju Ramen Podcast Network.

Nathan has gotten to the point where Kamen Rider (1971) is recycling old tropes—mind control, crucifixions, child endangerment, etc.—but putting new spins on them. Instead of fighting one kaijin three times, Hongo fights three of the same kaijin! In fact, both of this week’s kaijin, Seadragon and Newtgeth, are well-designed and have pretty cool suits. Although, Nathan wasn’t prepared to see one travel via Blob blood or to see Taki cosplay Raiden from Mortal Kombat. All this and more on the latest Henshin Men!

Kamen Rider (1971) is available to stream on Shout!FactoryTV and Tubi. Watch there to follow along with us!

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Listen to Travis’s main podcast, Kaiju Weekly, and Nathan’s podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip.

Henshin Men is a proud member of the Kaiju Ramen Podcast Network.

MUSIC:                                                                                          

-“Kamen Rider - Let's Go!! Rider Kick (Cover)” by Eternal Melee

-“Not Your Above-Average Joe [Standing Ovation]” by Ivan Hakštok

Nathan takes the plunge by turning Henshin Men into a solo show so he can finish the original Kamen Rider (1971) coverage! In this week’s pair of episodes, we’re introduced to the Rider Kid Corps—aka “Kamen Kenny Force.” They might let Hongo know about kaijin attacks via homing pigeons, but they also tend to get themselves captured and/or mind-controlled by Shocker. Oh, yeah, more “Children of the Shockorn.” And bloodsucking. How was this a kids’ show? Not-Matango and Proto-Biollante, anyone? Welcome to the latest Henshin Men!

Kamen Rider (1971) is available to stream on Shout!FactoryTV and Tubi. Watch there to follow along with us!

Follow Henshin Men on Twitter: @HenshinMenPod. Join the official Facebook fan page for this and The Monster Island Film Vault, The Markalite Lounge.

Listen to Travis’s main podcast, Kaiju Weekly, and Nathan’s podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip.

Henshin Men is a proud member of the Kaiju Ramen Podcast Network.

MUSIC:                                                                                          

-“Kamen Rider - Let's Go!! Rider Kick (Cover)” by Eternal Melee

-“Not Your Above-Average Joe [Standing Ovation]” by Ivan Hakštok

It’s been a while, hasn’t it? What happened to our Kamen Rider (1971) coverage? Nathan discusses the behind-the-scenes talks he’s had with Travis that are leading to a change to the podcast going forward. It’s bittersweet. We hope you understand.

Watch Travis discuss his semi-retirement on Chill with Kaiju Kim.

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Listen to Travis’s main podcast, Kaiju Weekly, and Nathan’s podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip.

Henshin Men is a proud member of the Kaiju Ramen Podcast Network.

Yes, we’re still taking a break from Kamen Rider (1971) coverage because Travis has been busy, but Nathan’s friend Daniel DiManna of the Godzilla Novelization Project returns to talk more Ultraman! In this discussion, they expand on Danny’s article in the most recent issue of Kaiju Ramen Magazine, wherein he gave a primer on the IMMENSE Ultraman franchise. Not sure where to start with Ultra? Let these two be your guide! And while you’re at it, go buy the issue with Danny’s article!

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Listen to Travis’s main podcast, Kaiju Weekly, and Nathan’s podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip.

Henshin Men is a proud member of the Kaiju Ramen Podcast Network.

MUSIC:                                                                                          

-“Not Your Above-Average Joe [Standing Ovation]” by Ivan Hakštok

With Travis once again dealing with illness and some personal issues, Nathan’s co-host of Henshin Men’s sister podcast, The Power Trip, suggested they do an episode on Ultraman Day. To liven things up, they brought on their friend, kaiju/tokusatsu super-nerd Daniel DiManna. This year, Ultraman Day was more like “Ultraman Semi-Fortnite,” what with the website Ultraman Connection holding the “10 Days of Ultraman.” Among other things, Nathan and his guests discuss the upcoming Ultraman/Marvel Superhero crossover comic, Seismic Toys’ newly-announced figures for Ultraman Vinyl Odyssey (“the Tiganator”!), and the premiere episode of the newest Ultra series, Ultraman Decker. Enjoy!

Check out the latest Ultra news stories discussed in this episode on Ultraman Connection!

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Listen to Travis’s main podcast, Kaiju Weekly, and Nathan’s podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip.

Henshin Men is a proud member of the Kaiju Ramen Podcast Network.

MUSIC

-“Not Your Above-Average Joe [Standing Ovation]” by Ivan Hakštok

With an episode title like that, you’d think this would be a musical, but alas, all you get are music references. (But a Kamen Rider musical would be amazing!) This week, it’s one of Travis and Nathan’s favorite things: Double Riders! Yes, in a two-part episode, Hayato returns to help Hongo fight a pair of Shocker kaijin at a hot spring (because Team Rider went on vacation…again). First is the ridiculously freaky Mosquillas, who sucks your blood and reduces you to a crucified skeleton. Next is the asymmetrical Fiddler Crabking, who’s tougher than his name suggests. Hayato is great in the first episode—and barely in the second. Oh well.

Kamen Rider (1971) is available to stream on Shout!FactoryTV and Tubi. Watch there to follow along with us!

Follow Henshin Men on Twitter: @HenshinMenPod. Join the official Facebook fan page for this and The Monster Island Film Vault, The Markalite Lounge.

Listen to Travis’s main podcast, Kaiju Weekly, and Nathan’s podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip.

Henshin Men is a proud member of the Kaiju Ramen Podcast Network.