Explore every episode of the podcast Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast
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| Dragonslayer (1981) • Magic & Monsters feat. Patrick Kozicky | 05 Sep 2026 | 01:36:01 | |
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! Thank you for listening. Follow for more on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. 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
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Dragonslayer (1981) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam and Patrick Kozicky © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) feat. Cinematic Jurassic | 22 Aug 2026 | 01:48:14 | |
More T-Rex, more raptors, more Jeff Goldblum. Does Spielberg deliver paleo-gold or should the dinos stay buried? 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! Thank you for listening. Follow for more on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. 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) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Poverty Row Picture Show III • Peter Lorre Reviews Poverty Row Horror Movies | 15 Aug 2026 | 01:40:49 | |
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. You can follow for more on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. 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
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. | |||
| King Kong Escapes (1967) | 01 Aug 2026 | 02:02:13 | |
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 memorable. It's King Kong like you've never seen him 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 campkaiju@gmail.com, 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
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. | |||
| Is It a Kaiju? • G-Fest Panel Presentation feat. Ed Godziszewski, Beth Bredlau, Chris McVillain, Vincent Hannam | 25 Jul 2026 | 01:30:44 | |
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! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail in the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at (612) 470-2612. 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) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Is It a Kaiju? Live from G-Fest 2026. © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956) • G-Fest Panel Presentation feat. Beth Bredlau & Vincent Hannam | 19 Jul 2026 | 01:35:01 | |
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. Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail in the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for more G-Fest content, including:
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
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. | |||
| King Kong Escapes' Linda Miller! • Interview Special | 11 Jul 2026 | 01:31:53 | |
Linda Miller, star of King Kong Escapes, shares memories of working with Ishiro Honda, Akira Takarada, and Kong himself! Plus on-set shenanigans, her favorite Toho films, and livin' the convention life. And you know we've got plenty of Green Slime talk. Plus, author Thom Shubilla joins the party! It's a special episode with some special people. HUGE thanks to Linda Miller for stopping by Camp Kaiju, HUGE thanks to Thom for making it happen, and HUGE thanks to you all for listening! We hope you enjoy. Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voice message in the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for G-Fest content, more King Kong Escapes, and other Kaijuly goodies! TRAILERS AND CLIPS King Kong Escapes (1967); The Green Slime (1968); Gamera, The Invincible (1966); Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964); King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962); Alien (1979); Cat People (1942); E.F. Hutton commercial; The Green Slime Theme Song SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Interview with Linda Miller, Star of King Kong Escapes and The Green Slime. Hosted by Vincent Hannam and Matthew Cole Levine, with Thom Shubilla and Linda Miller © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Children of the Corn (1984) feat. Naomi Osborn | 03 Jul 2026 | 01:43:01 | |
It's harvestin' time when creepy kids worship an evil corn god with a little sacrifice here and there. And hey, Naomi's back! A Children of the Corn superfan, she shares her experience at the Japanese premiere, what K-I-N-G-O is all about, and more! Plus, how the 1979 Iranian Revolution inspired the movie, the creepy kid genre, and Peter Lorre's final Poverty Row review. You heard all that correctly, so let's crank up the popcorn machine and get to it! Thank you all for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or enter the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for KAIJULY! GFest Content, Interviews with Linda Miller (King Kong Escapes; The Green Slime), and more! TRAILERS AND CLIPS Children of the Corn (1984), Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995), Village of the Damned (1995), The Omen (1976), Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return (1999) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Children of the Corn (1984) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Naomi Osborn © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Maximum Overdrive (1986) | 20 Jun 2026 | 01:43:53 | |
Aliens possess the world's machines, sending a convoy of trucks to terrorize a band of gas station dumb dumbs. With music by AC/DC and direction by Stephen King, what could go wrong? Well... don't drink and drive, folks. We're getting under the hood to assess this 80s highway to hell: behind-the-scenes turmoil, lost eyes, substance abuse, and even George Romero's rumored shadow direction. Plus, why Evil Dead II owes its existence to the film, King's work & legacy, and more Simpson's references than you'd expect. Now get in - we're putting this baby into maximum overdrive! (Whatever that means!) Thank you all for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or enter the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for Children of the Corn (1984) with Naomi Osborn! TRAILERS AND CLIPS Maximum Overdrive (1986), Christine (1983), Duel (1971), Trucks (1997), The Simpsons, "Treehouse of Horror V" (1994) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Maximum Overdrive (1986) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The War of the Worlds (1953) | 05 Jun 2026 | 01:44:54 | |
The Martians are here and they're out for blood. Or rather, your complete and utter vaporization from the face of the earth. Run to the hills as these invaders withstand everything from A-bombs to bibles. Is there nothing that can stop them? We discuss this and more: special effects wizardry, Cold War thematic underpinnings, its legacy (Mars Attacks and Independence Day anyone?) and the legacy of H.G. Wells' original novel that continues to challenge our notions of war and conquest. Ah, just a little lighthearted conversation you know? But thank you all for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or enter the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for Maximum Overdrive (1986) TRAILERS AND CLIPS The War of the Worlds (1953); When Worlds Collide (1951); Conquest of Space (1955); Invaders from Mars (1953); The Time Machine (1960) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The War of the Worlds (1953) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Godzilla Festivals, Alligator Screening, Mothra Madness, G-Fest & More! feat. Beth Bredlau, Chris McVillain | 23 May 2026 | 01:40:37 | |
Surprise! Kaiju events abound this summer and we want you to know about them! Camp faves Beth and Chris swing by to give the deets on Godzilla Weekend: Mothra Madness and our upcoming panels at GFest 2026. Then don't forget our special screening of Alligator (1980) in Minneapolis! Plus, we're giving you a sneak peek into next week's episode all about The War of the Worlds. So get ready for 90 minutes of monster mayhem! Thank you all for listening to this special episode. Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or enter the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at (612) 470-2612. And do make sure to follow Beth, Chris, and their ventures - links below! We'll see you next time for The War of the Worlds (1953) TRAILERS AND CLIPS Mothra (1961); Alligator (1980) Destroy All Monster (1968); Mothra vs. Godzilla, aka Godzilla vs. The Thing (1964); The War of the Worlds (1953) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Godzilla Weekend Sponsors & Partners: Pillar Arts, Indiana University Media School, Indiana University East Asian Studies, Upland Brewing Co., Pizza X, Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, The Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Tattoo Kaiju Alligator (1980) at The Heights Theater in Columbia Heights, Minnesota - Tickets Here! Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Godzilla Festivals, Alligator Screening, Mothra Madness, GFest and More! Feat. Beth Bredlau & Chris McVillain. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The War of the Gargantuas (1966) | 16 May 2026 | 01:45:18 | |
Chaos in Tokyo when two Gargantuas battle for the soul of a nation. Or at least dibs on dessert. Because that's right - the BAD Gargantua EATS people and the GOOD Gargantua tries to stop him. And guess what else? They're BROTHERS! AND they're technically mutated bits of Frankenstein DNA! AND... AND... you'll just have to see for yourself in this kaiju flick featuring the combined powers of Honda, Tsuburaya, and Ifukube. BUT IS IT WORTH THE OVERUSE OF ALL-CAPS?! That's the battle right there. Plus, Russ Tamblyn vs. Nick Adams, the International vs. the U.S. dub, Gargantuas vs. Frankensteins, Peter Lorre, the Answering Machine Zone, Bugs Bunny, and much more in this gargantuan episode! Thank you all for listening. Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or enter the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for The War of the Worlds (1953) TRAILERS AND CLIPS The War of the Gargantuas (1966); Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965); Gidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964); Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965); Hair-Raising Hare (1946); Yog, a.k.a. Space Amoeba (1970) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The War of the Gargantuas (1966) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Lost World (1925) | 02 May 2026 | 01:48:05 | |
Behold the first big-budget dinosaur flick! Before King Kong, these dinos romped and stomped their way into our stop-motion hearts. With adventure, romance, and comedy what's not to love? Ooohh, right, right right right right... the terribly-outdated-and-offensive-racial-depictions-of-a-century-old-movie. Right...well...um... it all makes for meaningful conversation! Plus, the miraculous restoration work on the film, O'Brien's early dino shorts, the concept of time, demons in the Answering Machine Zone and more! It's an action packed episode worthy of THE LOST WORLD. Thank you for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or enter the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for The War of the Gargantuas (1966) TRAILERS AND CLIPS The Lost World (1960), King Kong (1933), Mighty Joe Young (1949), The Black Scorpion (1957), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Lost World (1925) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Black Scorpion (1957) | 18 Apr 2026 | 01:44:50 | |
Giant scorpions erupt from the bowels of the earth to disembowel men, women, and children in this big bug B-movie from Willis O'Brien (*ahem* King Kong). You'll marvel at the special effects, laugh at the cheesy one-liners, and wish the annoying little kid would just get eaten already. Plus, more connections to King Kong, MST3K talk, love for Bruce Campbell, updates on GFEST, and an actual listener voicemail! ¡Epa! Bust out the tequila! Thank you for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for The Lost World (1925) as we continue our Willis O'Brien double feature. This time with giant dinosaurs! TRAILERS AND CLIPS The Black Scorpion (1957), Them! (1954), Rodan (1956), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), Harry and the Hendersons (1987) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Black Scorpion (1957) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964) feat. Frank Olson | 04 Apr 2026 | 01:43:52 | |
Coffin Joe's his name, pluckin' eyeball's his game. Brazil's first horror movie gives Freddy Kreuger a run for his money as a sadistic undertaker terrorizes the townspeople. But will Coffin Joe's evil plans succeed, or will he break a nail trying? We answer these questions and more! Plus, conversations on philosophy, cult horror, and the meaning of taste. Coffin Joe has some ideas. Yikes. So grab your leg-of-lambs, top hats, and tarantulas and meet us in the graveyard! Special thanks to Frank for joining, and special thanks to YOU for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for The Black Scorpion (1957) - an American kaiju film from the stop-motion master, Willis O'Brien! TRAILERS AND CLIPS At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964); Black Sunday (1960); Suspiria (1977); The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966); A Bucket of Blood (1959) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Frank Olson © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Troll Hunter (2010) | 21 Mar 2026 | 01:44:22 | |
Kaiju be trollin' in this Nordic mockumentary that modernizes the fairytale troll with roaring action, humor, and shaky cameras. And yet, something's got our goat with this one... so grab the UV-light gun, slather yourself in troll urine, and blast the Christian rock as we track down all the reasons TROLL HUNTER both rocks and slides. Plus, conversations on fairytales, storytelling, Monty Python and more! And thank you for hanging out! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul (1964) - a Brazilian horror film. Looks and sounds wild! TRAILERS AND CLIPS Troll Hunter (2010); Cloverfield (2008); The Blair Witch Project (1999); Evil Dead II (1987); Trilogy of Terror (1975); Reptilicus (1961); Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Troll Hunter (2010) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Alucarda (1977) | 07 Mar 2026 | 01:43:26 | |
All hell breaks loose when a young woman is possessed by a demon; with help from her lover and a hunchback, Alucarda takes on the Church and burns any nun who stands in her way. Sounds pretty good, right? And if you don't mind a little torture and full-frontal nudity, then we think you'll have a helluva time. But tbh, Alucarda offers much to consider: systemic oppression, the value of foreign films, and the line between artistry and exploitation. And did you know Alucarda spelled backwards is "a Dracula"? All that and more on this devil-may-care episode! And thank YOU for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for Troll Hunter (2010), a Norwegian kaiju film! TRAILERS AND CLIPS Alucarda (1977); The Exorcist (1973); Abby (1974); The Omen (1976); Carrie (1976) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Alucarda (1977) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Blacula (1972) feat. Shawn Pryor, author of Kaiju Unleashed and more | 21 Feb 2026 | 01:48:47 | |
An African prince is cursed to eternal bloodsucking, cape-twirling, and sideburn upkeep in this groovy spin on the Dracula tale. With vampires galore and wicked special effects, there's plenty to sink your teeth into; and then... stereotypes creakier than an 18th century Transylvanian coffin. We explore this and more: the 1970s Black cinema movement - dubbed Blaxploitation - and its complicated legacy, onset racial tensions, and whether or not Mamuwalde had any other choice but to throw those barrels. Thank you to Shawn Pryor for helping out - we raise a Bloody Mary to you! And thank YOU for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for Alucarda (1977), a supernatural Mexican horror film! TRAILERS AND CLIPS Blacula (1972); Scream, Blacula Scream (1973); Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976); Abby (1974); Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Blacula (1972) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Shawn Pryor © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| King Kong vs. Godzilla - "The Most Colossal Conflict the Screen Has Ever Known" by Thom Shubilla | 14 Feb 2026 | 01:16:34 | |
Surprise! Author Thom Shubilla swings by camp to discuss his new book! It details the colossal production of King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), the involvement of Ishiro Honda, Tsuburaya, Forrest J. Ackerman, and Linda Miller (who worked with Honda on King Kong Escapes) and more. Full of insight, it's a love letter to both Kong and Godzilla - the most colossal beasts the world has ever known. Talk about famous monsters of film land! Plus, we ask Thom's opinions on everything from King Kong (1976) to Godzilla (1998). We can't thank him enough for his work, time, and fandom. And thank YOU for joining this special episode! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for Blacula (1972) with guest host, Shawn Pryor! TRAILERS AND CLIPS King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962); Bell, Book and Candle (1958); Ganja & Hess (1973); Blackenstein (1973); Godzilla (1985); King Kong (1976); Godzilla (1998); King Kong Escapes (1967); Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965); The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies!!? (1964) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. King Kong vs. Godzilla - "The Most Colossal Conflict the Screen Has Ever Known" by Thom Shubilla. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Abominable Snowman (1957) feat. Stephie Theodora | 31 Jan 2026 | 01:43:37 | |
High in the Himalayas lurks the Yeti. But other threats await in these mountains of madness: paranoia, avalanches, mystic monks, and Peter Cushing's improv. So grab your bear traps, rifles, and spot of tea as we explore this underseen film in the Hammer Horror legacy. Plus, conversations on cryptozoology, classic British horror, left vs. right brained people and more! HUGE thanks to screenwriter, Stephie Theodora, for joining the expedition. And thank YOU for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for Blacula (1972) with guest host, Shawn Pryor! TRAILERS AND CLIPS The Abominable Snowman (1957); Quatermass 2 (1957); Curse of Frankenstein (1957); The Wasp Woman (1959); "In Search Of..." Season 4 (1979-1980); Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958); The Apartment (1960) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Abominable Snowman (1957) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Stephie Theodora © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993) | 17 Jan 2026 | 01:36:21 | |
MechaG, Rodan, and Baby Godzilla get the hey-hey-Heisei treatment; Godzilla gets kicked in the butt brain; and Miki's up to her old psychic ways. It's a sci-fi feast for the eyes with an epic score from Akira Ifukube. Honestly, what more could you want from a Godzilla movie? A coherent human drama? Get off your high Pteranodon - this is a kaiju movie after all! Join us we discuss all the campy goodness; plus, Peter Lorre returns to finally review Crazy Knights. Was it worth the wait? Thanks for listening friends! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for The Abominable Snowman (1957) from Hammer Studios, starring the iconic Peter Cushing. TRAILERS AND CLIPS Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II (1993); Godzilla vs. The Bionic Monster, aka Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974); King Kong Escapes (1967); Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975); Rodan (1956); Son of Godzilla (1967); The Great Dictator (1940) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast.Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II (1993) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Poverty Row Picture Show II • Peter Lorre Reviews Poverty Row Horror Movies | 10 Jan 2026 | 01:27:31 | |
Peter Lorre has survived man-eating plant monsters, an existential crisis, and moving in with Vincent. Now he returns from his honeymoon with Lenore, with some ideas for the Picture Show. Will we listen to him, or lock him in a dungeon with more fishheads? Grab your Gamera Gong mallet and find out on the Poverty Row Picture Show! Bela Lugosi even makes an appearance! You can follow for more on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993). FEATURED FILMS: The Ape Man (1943); Ghosts on the Loose (1943); Revenge of the Zombies (1943); Voodoo Man (1944); The Monster Maker (1944); The Brute Man (1946); Return of the Ape Man (1944); The Girl Who Dared (1944); The Lady and the Monster (1944) TRAILERS: Mad Love (1935); The Mask of Dimitrios (1944); Think Fast, Mr. Moto (1937); Tales of Terror (1962); Invisible Agent (1942); Donovan's Brain (1953); The Raven (1963) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Announcing Season 6! Kaiju, Hammer Horror, Willis O'Brien, Stephen King, Martians, and More! | 27 Dec 2025 | 01:21:54 | |
Happy Hallo - no, wait - Happy Holidays! Ring in the new year with the ghosts of hosts past, as we play games, talk monster movies, and reveal the first 12 episodes of 2026! Please let us know what you're most excited for! Or, maybe most afraid of? Either way, THANK YOU for listening and supporting! You can follow for more on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for another Poverty Row roundup before kicking off 2026 with... Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993). SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Announcing Season (2025). Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Pacific Rim (2013) feat. Sean Childers (Big Mecha But Not Huge) | 21 Dec 2025 | 01:40:12 | |
Get in the Jaeger, we're cancelin' the apocalypse with Guillermo del Toro's love letter to the mecha and kaiju genre. But is the film entirely drift compatible? Or are we easily impressed by practical effects, intricate cinematography, and big space swords? Joining this monster mash is Sean Childers (Big Mecha But Not Huge; Toku For Two), ready to swing an oil tanker at any kaiju that crosses his path. And thank YOU all for being a part of the team! Follow on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for our SPECIAL SEASON 6 ANNOUNCEMENT! TRAILERS Pacific Rim (2013; Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie (1995); Robot Jox (1989); Toonami G-Gundam TV Spot; The Raven (1963) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Pacific Rim (2013) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Sean Childers © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Addiction (1995) feat. Frank Olson | 06 Dec 2025 | 01:45:35 | |
If any of the following makes you uncomfortable, be warned: blood, sex, Christopher Walken, philosophy, and more. But actually, this vampire film is rather serious and may challenge your sensibilities. We welcome Frank Olson back to help us take a bite out of it. Now grab your garlic and dust off your Nietzsche - we're going back to school. Vampire school. Thanks for listening, friends! Follow on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for Pacific Rim, with returning guest Sean Childers! TRAILERS The Addiction (1995); Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992); Interview with the Vampire (1994); Blade (1998); Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Addiction (1995) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) feat. Bill Rebane (sort of) - the director and producer! | 29 Nov 2025 | 01:03:50 | |
You're caught in our web with this one! There's no other way to spin it. Spiders fall from space, get really big, and eat people. We're celebrating the movie's 50th anniversary and you should too! And who better to do it with than the director and producer himself, Bill Rebane. Now, as you'll hear, the monster movie gods didn't play nice with our recording... nevertheless, we've stitched something together that we're happy with. Kind of like The Giant Spider Invasion, maybe this episode is so-bad-it’s-good? Let us know. So pour yourself a drink, grab a fly swatter, and enjoy the spider that makes Jaws look like a goldfish! Thanks for listening, friends! Follow on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, shoot us an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail comment at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for The Addiction. A '90s vampire movie with Frank Olson returning to help break it down. TRAILERS The Giant Spider Invasion (1975); Kingdom of the Spiders (1977); Tarantula (1955); Arachnophobia (1990); Monster A Go-Go (1965); Invasion from Inner Earth (1974); The Alpha Incident (1978) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Gappa: The Triphibian Monster (1967) | 22 Nov 2025 | 01:41:58 | |
Ain't no monster like a triphibian monster. Baby Gappa is stolen from its island home, so mama and papa must destroy Japan to save the tyke. Kaiju films boomed in the 60s, but GAPPA is all-but-forgotten today, despite memorable effects. Oh. But wait. Could it be the blackface? It might be that... well... well... well, join us in that discussion along with the Gappa Family, Peter Lorre, and more! Plus, Monster from a Prehistoric Planet (the US release), women in classic sci-fi, and why, if given the choice between Gappa and Ebirah, the answer is always Gamera. Thanks for listening, friends! Follow on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, shoot us an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail comment at (612) 470-2612. We'll see you next time for The Addiction. A '90s vampire movie with Frank Olson returning to help break it down. TRAILERS Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967); Gorgo (1961); Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966); Gamera, the Giant Monster (1966); The Land That Time Forgot (1971) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Gappa, the Triphibian Monster (1967) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) feat. Naomi Osborn | 08 Nov 2025 | 01:45:45 | |
A monster is taken from its homeland, promptly escapes, and climbs the nearest landmark. No, it's not King Kong, but a hungry space alien looking for a place to sleep. I mean, wouldn't you after 20 million miles? So heat up a bag of sulfur and put on your cowboy hat - we're doing as the Romans do in this 50s sci-fi fantasy. Along the way, we discuss the groundbreaking special effects of Ray Harryhausen, Naomi's adventures at New York Comic Con, Halloween parties, and more! It's an episode fit for the Colosseum! Thanks for listening, friends! If you like Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju_podcast); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll see you next week for Gappa: The Triphibian Monster (1967)! TRAILERS 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957); The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953); The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958); Clash of the Titans (1981); I Married a Witch (1942); Practical Magic (1998); SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Naomi Osborn © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Phantom of the Opera (1925) feat. Paul McGuire Grimes | 25 Oct 2025 | 01:44:15 | |
Love can make a guy do funny things. Torture, abduction, mass murder... but hey, he's just misunderstood. Right? Grab your backstage pass as we visit a classic classic - Lon Chaney's iconic turn in the film that launched the Universal Monsters. But do words like "iconic" and "classic classic" still hold true for a silent film? Do we feel obligated to enjoy a 100 year old movie, or does it actually stand the test of time? We're very excited to explore this, silent movies, and more. And we can't thank Paul McGuire Grimes enough for joining! Happy Halloween, friends. If you like Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju_podcast); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll see you next week for 20 Million Miles to Earth, with Naomi Osborn joining us! MOVIES MENTIONED: The Cameraman (1928), The Monster (1925) TRAILERS The Phantom of the Opera (1962); Phantom of the Opera (1943); The Phantom of the Opera (1989); Phantom of the Paradise (1974); Sunset Boulevard (1950); Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Paul McGuire Grimes © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Watcher in the Woods (1980) • Magic & Monsters feat. Patrick Kozicky | 18 Oct 2025 | 01:25:44 | |
Ever feel like you're being watched by a lost soul? An interdimensional monster? Or even spooky ol' Bette Davis? What if... all of these were true? From deep within the vault comes Disney's scariest movie of all time. Or so they say. It's been buried so deep that few have actually seen it! But whether you have or not, we hope you enjoy this special episode about the state of Disney AND horror in the late 70s and early 80s. Let's get spooky! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll catch ya next time for The Phantom of the Opera (1925)! SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS • Plays by Vincent S. Hannam • Gays Do the D: An Unofficial Disney Podcast Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Watcher in the Woods (1980) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Patrick Kozicky. Edited by Patrick Kozicky. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; Gays Do the D: Disney Podcast, produced by Patrick Kozicky © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Prophecy (1979) | 04 Oct 2025 | 01:43:28 | |
Can you outrun a giant mutant bear? As long as you're faster than the guy next to you! Prophecy puts the camp in Camp Kaiju, exploring serious themes in very schlocky ways. Good messaging, bad effects; good characters, bad casting; good guy with axe, bad guy with chainsaw. Not to mention giant tadpoles and killer sleeping bags. It's all here in this eco-horror cult classic that you gotta see to believe. Then, Peter Lorre's back to review The Monster Maker (1944) about a mad doctor injecting his enemies with acromegaly. It's also a little cringe... So honestly, not a bad double-feature! Thanks for listening, friends. If you like Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju_podcast); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll see you next week for The Phantom of the Opera (1925). TRAILERS Prophecy (1979); Grizzly (1976); Frogs (1972); Night of the Lepus (1972); The Birds (1963) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Prophecy (1979) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| King Kong Lives (1986) feat. Ben Cook-Feltz | 20 Sep 2025 | 01:37:12 | |
He lives! He loves! He definitely does not laugh - his heart just won't take it! After receiving a new heart, the King finds a queen to fill it... Lady Kong... and together the big apes must survive everything from tank battles to drunken rednecks. But will Kong and his love make it? Will they escape? Will they... live?? There's only one way to find out! So get on your motorcycle and grab an alligator snack - it's time for Kong to be the 80s action hero he was born to play. And special thanks to Ben Cook-Feltz for joining us! Plus, Peter Lorre brings his own special guest to discuss Voodoo Man (1944). Thanks for listening, friends. If you like Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju_podcast); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll see you next week for Prophecy (1979). TRAILERS King Kong Lives (1986); King Kong (1976); King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962); King Kong Escapes (1967); Konga (1961) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. King Kong Lives (1986) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Ben Cook-Feltz © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Space Amoeba (1970) | 06 Sep 2025 | 01:39:31 | |
An evil alien plots to take over the world by mind-controlling giant sea creatures. Squids, turtles, and even a lobster! No Godzilla, but still plenty of kaiju mayhem from Ishiro Honda, who gives it his all. But does he pull it off? Or will we be opening our bags of melted butter? Plus, we welcome a special guest - Sierra Parham of Saturn Video and Cafe! She shares big plans for the return of video stores and how you can support. Then, "Space Amoeba" vs. "Yog, Monster from Space", something called Kinky Kong, and Peter Lorre reviews Nazi zombies in Revenge of the Zombies (1943) with John Carradine. Now this is an action-packed episode! Thanks for listening, friends. If you like Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju_podcast); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll see you next week for King Kong Lives (1986). TRAILERS Yog, Monster from Space (aka Space Amoeba, 1970); Atragon (1963); Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975); The War of the Gargantuas (1966); Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965); The Mysterians (1957) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Space Amoeba (1970) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Jaws 2 (1978) | 23 Aug 2025 | 01:42:31 | |
Wait, there's another shark? You better believe it! Because the town won't... again... So it's up to Chief Brody to shoot guns, fry fish, and save the day! Climb aboard our lil' sailboat as we discuss the troubled production - fired directors, actors' egos, rough seas - and ask, is this a poor Jaws sequel OR a great Jaws rip-off? Then Peter Lorre returns to review Ghosts on the Loose (1943). Amity Harbor Patrol, come in Amity Harbor Patrol, this is Camp Kaiju. We're comin' in! Thanks for listening, friends. If you like Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju_podcast); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll see you next week for Space Amoeba, directed by Ishiro Honda! TRAILERS Jaws 2 (1978); Jaws (1975); Piranha (1978); Jaws 3-D (1983); Jaws: The Revenge (1987) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Jaws 2 (1978) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Congo (1995) | 09 Aug 2025 | 01:45:13 | |
Amy talks, slurps martinis, and just wants to go home. Oh, she's also a gorilla. A movie from the team behind Jurassic Park (well, except for that Steven guy) that begs us to consider who would win: a hundred gorillas or Laura Linney with a laser gun? Don't let Amy drink alone as we discuss outrageous accents, questionable plot devices, and the very niche subgenre of ape movies - the racially repugnant ones of the 1930s/40s and the curiously kooky ones from the 90s. We're not monkeying around with this one! Peter Lorre even gets into the swing of things, reviewing The Ape Man (1943) with Bela Lugosi! Thanks for all the support friends. If you're bananas for Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review! Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju_podcast); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll see you next week for Jaws 2! TRAILERS Congo (1995); Arachnophobia (1990); Mighty Joe Young (1998); Jurassic Park (1993); Ed (1996) SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Congo (1995) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Poverty Row Picture Show • Peter Lorre Reviews Poverty Row Horror Movies | 02 Aug 2025 | 01:26:54 | |
Horror icon Peter Lorre reviews monster movies of the poverty row studios! Those B-movie scream factories of classic Hollywood churning out some of the best-worst movies ever made. But how is Mr. Lorre? Well, he's moved in with Matt, still subsists off of fishheads, and never comes out of his room... but what is he doing in there? Is that a glowing light emanating from under the door? What are those squaws and hisses? Is Peter okay, or has he gotten himself into more trouble? Listen now to find out! And enjoy learning a little more about the following movies: Boys of the City (1940); The Ape (1940) starring Boris Karloff; The Devil Bat (1940); Invisible Ghost (1941); King of the Zombies (1941); Spooks Run Wild (1941); Black Dragons (1942); The Corpse Vanishes (1942); The Mad Monster (1942); Bowery at Midnight (1942); Dead Men Walk (1943); Bluebeard (1944) starring John Carradine Thanks for all the support friends! if you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review! Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju_podcast); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS
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| Ebirah: Horror of the Deep (1966) feat. Beth Bredlau | 26 Jul 2025 | 01:47:38 | |
Godzilla's on island time until Ebirah and Mothra crash the party, while a terrorist organization enslaves Infant Island natives for their nefarious plans. But before things get too serious, the jazz music, teen dance marathons, and wise-cracking safecrackers will keep this breezy flick rockin' and rollin'. Plus, discussions on director Jun Fukuda and the film's hidden themes with Godzilla scholar Beth Bredlau! Fresh off her Ebirah panel at GFEST XXX and successful Godzilla Days, we can't thank Beth enough for joining us. As for Peter Lorre, he's taking his own summer break until... ... Season 5, Part 2!! Vincent and Matt reveal the next five months of monster movies at the end of this episode. Thanks for listening, friends! We'll see you next time for... should we tell you? Or should you hear the last 15 minutes of the episode? Muahaha! You're in our clutches now! Well... anyways, if you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review! Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju_podcast); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS
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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Shaggy Dog (1959) • Magic & Monsters feat. Patrick Kozicky | 19 Jul 2025 | 01:24:27 | |
Disney sold a flick to families about lycanthropy, black magic, Cold War espionage, and a dog literally driving a car - and it worked! Put your paws together for this movie that's so far-fetched, it'll have you howling for more. As the poster says, "a new kind of horror movie! Horribly funny!" Come on, dogs. Now that's a tagline. Thank you Patrick and Gays Do the D for your friendship and thank YOU all for listening! You can find Patrick's show in the links below. If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll catch ya next time for Ebirah, Horror of the Deep! SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORS • Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine • Plays by Vincent S. Hannam • Novels by Matthew Cole Levine • Zack Linder & the Zack Pack •"The Dog Who Was the Shaggy Dog", Mouse Planet •"Werewolf Films: 1950-1959", C.M. Rosens • Gays Do the D: An Unofficial Disney Podcast Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Shaggy Dog (1959) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Patrick Kozicky. Edited by Patrick Kozicky. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; Gays Do the D: Disney Podcast, produced by Patrick Kozicky © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Company of Wolves (1984) feat. Naomi Osborn | 12 Jul 2025 | 01:38:06 | |
Fairy tales are transformed into wolfish nightmares as a young girl navigates burgeoning adolescence with help from her granny, amorous boys, and lots and lots of floofers. But beware - these pups have plenty of bite! So pull your little red hood tight and join us by the fire to discuss werewolves, severed heads, feminist folk horror and more. Big thanks to Naomi for doing so! Plus, Peter Lorre reviews the vampire film Dead Men Walk (1943). Thanks for listening, friends! We'll see you next time for The Shaggy Dog (1959) - a Magic & Monsters special about another lycanthropy picture. This time from Walt Disney himself! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS
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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Company of Wolves (1984) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Robot Jox (1989) feat. Shawn Pryor (Kaiju Unleashed) & Sean Childers (Big Mecha But Not Huge) | 28 Jun 2025 | 01:51:07 | |
Giant robots duel in gladiatorial combat to settle world disputes in this epic B-movie. Thrill at dashing heroes, nefarious villains, sick martial arts, and stop-motion effects that’d make Harryhausen proud. But why have so few seen this precursor to Pacific Rim? Put on your shiny jumpsuits and cowboy hats with returning hosts, Shawn Pryor and Sean Childers, as we discuss this cinematic Saturday morning cartoon. Plus, Peter Lorre reviews the Bela Lugosi zombie-gangster film Bowery at Midnight (1942). Now get a snack, grab a toy, and dive into this action-packed episode! BIG thanks to Shawn & Sean; and thank YOU for listening! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju_podcast); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll catch ya next time for The Company of Wolves (1984) with returning guest Naomi Osborn! TRAILERS
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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Robot Jox (1989) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Shawn Pyror, Sean Childers. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Godzilla Day with Beth Bredlau, Godzilla Historian & Scholar • An Interview Special | 21 Jun 2025 | 00:57:48 | |
Surprise! The mayor of Bloomington, Indiana has decreed it Godzilla Day! All thanks to Beth, who's organized an entire Godzilla Weekend with screenings at the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater. We're honored to have her talk about this gargantuan celebration, her upcoming panel at G-Fest XXX, her passion for Jun Fukuda, Mothra, kaiju baked goods, and more. Please check out all the details in the links below. Reach out if you have any questions! Thank you all for listening! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju_podcast); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll catch ya next week for Robot Jox (1989) with returning guests Shawn Pryor and Sean Childers - you'll love this action-packed movie about giant fighting robots! TRAILERS
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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Godzilla Day with Beth Bredlau, Godzilla Historian and Scholar. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced and cohosted by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Swamp Thing (1982) | 14 Jun 2025 | 01:39:46 | |
He's a lean, mean, jolly green giant with the powers of... the swamp! Wes Craven delivers a comic book flick with mutants, evil geniuses, and lots and lots of fog. Does this slimy superhero rise from the muck or is he best left in the greenhouse? Plus, discussions on the superhero genre, Wes Craven's career, slime wipes, and the anatomy of a plant man. You know what they say, what happens in the bayou stays in the bayou! Then, Peter Lorre reviews The Mad Monster (1942) - a werewolf film like none other. Thank you all for listening! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll catch ya next time for Robot Jox (1989) with returning guests Shawn Pryor and Sean Childers - you'll love this action-packed movie about giant fighting robots! TRAILERS
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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Swamp Thing (1982) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Gamera: The Giant Monster (1965) | 31 May 2025 | 01:38:46 | |
The debut of that other Big G - Gamera! And that's with one "M", before you forget and wind up on the roasting end of his fire breath. Or maybe you'd prefer the Toshio approach to certain death: ignore every warning and run straight toward the rampaging kaiju. Honestly, who's watching this kid? YOU are! As you thrill at a movie that may have started as a Godzilla knock-off, but proved it had jet legs all of its own. Along the way, we discuss the American "Gammera", MonsterVerse news, horror award nominations, and more! Then, Peter Lorre reviews a camptastic film called The Corpse Vanishes as he vanishes into the world of exotic horticulture. Thank you all for listening! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll catch ya next time for Swamp Thing (1982) - directed by Wes Craven. We'll finally know the answer to "is Swamp Thing a friend of all children?" TRAILERS
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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Species (1995) | 17 May 2025 | 01:40:28 | |
You haven't lived until you've seen this erotic, sci-fi thriller about a team of scientists hunting an alien with one thing on her mind: procreating with every hunk she comes across. We ain't sayin' its high class; in fact, we might even use the word tawdry. But it's busting at the cocoon with cheesy lines, campy effects, and questionable decisions. Thrill as you watch an A-list cast battle a most fearsome foe (a poorly written screenplay?) in this 90s cult classic. Then, Peter Lorre reviews the dubious WWII espionage-horror, Black Dragons (1942). Thanks for listening! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll catch ya next time for Gamera (1965) - the film debut of everyone's favorite kaiju turtle! TRAILERS
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| Invaders from Mars (1953) | 03 May 2025 | 01:37:38 | |
The Martians are coming! Don't trust anyone! So it goes when a young boy descends into a nightmare of tentacled alien heads, mind-controlled parents, and Martians in green pajamas. And it's all shot in surreal, colorful imagery. Grab your telescopes, get in your tank, and cover your necks - we're digging into this seminal, yet underseen, sci-fi film that influenced the likes of Spielberg, Scorsese, Dante, Cameron, and more. Then, if that wasn't enough, Peter Lorre trims his lilacs on the Poverty Row Picture Show covering the John Carradine classic, Bluebeard (1944). What a time to be alive! Thanks for listening! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. We'll catch ya next time for Species (1995) - a very '90s flick about an alien-woman hybrid looking for a mate in Los Angeles. Things get... weird. Can't wait! TRAILERS
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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Invaders from Mars (1953) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) feat. Frank Olson | 19 Apr 2025 | 01:45:26 | |
Greetings Beast Folk. Welcome to Dr. Moreau's island. Don't drink the water, kill the rabbits, or even pretend to memorize your lines. Such was the case with this film's two powerhouse leads: Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer. You can literally see their egos taking over and ruining everyone's time. Forbidden Planet anyone? Not to mention the on-set witchcraft, the world’s smallest man (inspiring Austin Powers’ Mini-Me!), and ice bucket hats. Truly, this is a film everyone should see to believe. So dear Sayers of the Law: does this adaptation of an H.G. Wells classic stand the test of time? Or is it best left in the House of Pain? Plus, enjoy Peter Lorre's review of a Bela Lugosi haunted house romp called Spooks Run Wild. We're all running wild with this one. Thanks to Frank for joining and thank YOU for listening! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS
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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Frank Olson. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| The Fly (1986) | 05 Apr 2025 | 01:02:10 | |
Surprise! We're teleporting to another time when Matt and Vincent first started talking monster movies. It's their first episode together! We discuss David Cronenberg's The Fly, about a scientist who becomes fused with a housefly with disastrous results. There are also baboons, acid vomit, and extreme arm wrestling. It's a good time. Plus, Vincent gives a rundown on all the other Fly movies out there with the likes of Vincent Price, B-movie body horror, and a hamster with human hands. More good times. Thank you all for listening! We'll be back with The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) featuring special guest Frank Olson. If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS
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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. The Fly (1986) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) | 22 Mar 2025 | 01:32:39 | |
Or, Mothra vs. Godzilla; or, Mothra vs. Battra; or, Mothra and Battra vs. Godzilla. No matter the name, it's a kaiju smackdown with Mothra protecting the earth and Godzilla doing what he does best - causing trouble. Enjoy this Heisei flick featuring a beautiful Ifukube score, the delightful Cosmos, and the villainous Battra. It's MOTHRA MARCH MADNESS ya'll! Plus, some extra material from Dracula's Daughter with Naomi, and Peter Lorre's review of King of the Zombies (1941) on the Poverty Row Picture Show. We'll see you next time for The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer! If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or call the Kaiju Hotline at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS
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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||
| Dracula's Daughter (1936) feat. Naomi Osborn | 08 Mar 2025 | 01:48:24 | |
Drac's dead but his daughter very much wants to live. She seeks a cure for her bloodlust but thanks to the terrible men in her life, realizes happiness might lie in embracing her true vampiric nature. If you're thinking this sounds like a metaphor for sexual identity, you are correct. This Universal Monster movie explores LGBTQIA+ themes in groundbreaking, and problematic, ways. Plus talk on cinematic Garths, bow ties, and more. Then, Peter Lorre reviews a Bela Lugosi debacle called Invisible Ghost (1941). Special thanks to Naomi for joining it all. Thanks for listening, friends! We'll see you next time for Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992). If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS
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| Tusk (2014) feat. Naomi Osborn and Sean Childers | 22 Feb 2025 | 01:38:40 | |
Leave the pups at home, we're bringing the Hard R to Camp this week. We discuss Kevin Smith's Tusk, about a psycho who turns Justin Long into a heinous meat-suit-wearing walrus. You'll either love or hate this movie and that's part of the fun! Fun? Well, morbidly fascinating at least. Along the way we cover the joys of Smith's filmography, the pains of poutine, and if Johnny Depp's casting was a Cana-do or a Cana-don't. Plus, Peter Lorre gets his groove back reviewing the Bela Lugosi camp film, The Devil Bat (1940). Thanks for listening friends and special thanks to Naomi and Sean for joining us this week. We'll see you next time for Dracula's Daughter (1936) - a classic Universal film with returning guest, Naomi Osborn. If you enjoy Camp Kaiju, please leave a rating and review. Subscribe to campkaijupodcast.com or leave a comment at campkaiju@gmail.com, Letterboxd, or Instagram (@camp_kaiju); or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612. Visit Patreon.com/campkaiju and campkaiju.threadless.com for perks and merchandise. TRAILERS
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Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Tusk (2014) movie review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Naomi Osborn, Sean Childers. Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast, produced by Vincent S. Hannam; © 2025 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved. | |||