The Kaiju is in the Details

By Thempire Iain

A chronological examination of the Kaiju film by two historians/online comedians/girlfriends. Haru doesn't know much about Kaiju, and Iain knows too much. Hijinks and critical examination ensue.

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November 18, 2025 Varan the Unbelievable (1962)
Haru and Iain watch a terribly chopped up version of the film they saw last week, the English dub from 1962, Varan the Unbelievable!

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52min
November 04, 2025 Varan the Unbelievable [Daikaijū Baran] (1958)
Haru and Iain watch a classic Ishiro Honda monster film... or is it? Meet Varan, the made for tv kaiju, in 1958's Varan the Unbelievable!

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1h 11min
October 21, 2025 The H-Man [Bijo to Ekitai-ningen] (1958)
Haru and Iain return to Japan with an Ishiro Honda gangster film with some strange creatures on the side, 1958's The H-Man!

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1h 1min
October 07, 2025 Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958)
Haru and Iain begin 1958 with a vaguely feminist film, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman!

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1h 8min
September 23, 2025 The Mysterians [Chikyū Bōeigun] (1957)
Haru and Iain return to Japan to watch the last kaiju film of 1957, The Mysterians! Featuring Moguera's first appearance!

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1h 9min
September 09, 2025 The Black Scorpion (1957)
Haru and Iain look at one final giant insect movie in 1957, The Black Scorpion! Featuring Willis O'Brien effects!

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59min
August 26, 2025 Beginning of the End (1957)
Haru and Iain begin to discuss the locust filled film Beginning of the End from 1957!

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1h
August 05, 2025 The Giant Claw (1957)
Haru and Iain defend a giant bird from outer space as they discuss 1957's The Giant Claw!

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1h 6min
July 22, 2025 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957)
Haru and Iain reach for the stars for a Ray Harryhausen treat, 1957's 20 Million Miles to Earth.

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57min
July 08, 2025 The Deadly Mantis (1957)
Haru and Iain return to insects to examine one of the most boring films yet. Don't worry though, they can still get an hour of fun out of The Deadly Mantis!

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1h 1min

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How many episodes does The Kaiju is in the Details have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.