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In 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 W ...
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Jake and Jay return and they have a lot to catch up on, including an epic list of Tsuburaya Con releases from Marusan, USToys, Bullmark, M1, and more! But, the main event, is a fun discussion around the Shaw Brothers' 1977 film, THE MIGHTY PEKING MAN. Come for the Kong-sploitation, stay for the Swiss model airplane spinning a leopard! Oh, and picku…
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From this year's KAIJU GO! is an amazing toy maker panel featuring Pittsburgh tattoo artist known for his Kaiju Cream and Godzilla UFO collaboration with Mondo, OCTEEL; Mexico City's "Princess of Pastels" and Kawaiiju creator, JENNY CHERRY; the fantastical artist, entertainer, educator, and entrepreneur, from Georgia, WONDER GOBLIN; and the Texas-b…
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From the historic Texas Theatre in Dallas, TX, KAIJU GO! 2025 included a memorable interview with famed Godzilla and kaiju illustrators, print makers, toy designers, and all-around good people - TOM WHALEN (Lancaster, PA) and ATTACK PETER (Miami, FL). The interview is hosted by another great kaiju artist and YHS on Monster Island co-host, JACOB WAL…
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Jacob and Jay have recovered from Kaiju Go! 2025 in Dallas - but they return with a kaiju-sized toy haul that includes pickups from sofubi makers like NeoPlayerOne, Marmit, Anraku Ansaku, and Medicom Toy - and from amazing artists like Mark Nagata, Tom Whalen, Attack Peter, Jenny Cherry, Octeel, Chazbro Toys, Neil Ewing, Plagued Earth, Chance Pries…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason discuss the latest entry to the Jurassic Park/World Franchise, JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH! Does this film stand up to other entries in the franchise, and also, is this a solid-made film? Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:45 Follow Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:03:01 Kent Dis…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason discuss a British version of THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS in THE GIANT BEHEMOTH! Is this film any good when compared to 20,000 FATHOMS and/or in general? Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:54 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:02:26 Giant Behemoth: The Review 00:44:24 Gi…
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Jake and Jay review all of the amazing kaiju toy releases from Wonder Festival 2025 Summer edition, including amazing items from M1, USToys, Bandai Vinyl Art, Frozen Ground, Amakuma, X-Plus, and more! But it wasn't just Wonder Festival - Godzilla had a huge impact on San Diego Comic-Con, especially with Super7, Mondo, and Playmates. But that wasn't…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason dive-in and discuss the latest entry to the 'Shin Films', SHIN KAMEN RIDER! Does the film standout as the best film between both SHIN GODZILLA and SHIN ULTRAMAN? Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:43 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:01:22 Shin Kamen Rider: The Review 00…
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Jay and Jake discuss their upcoming trip to G-Fest in Chicago - the 30th G-Fest and Jake's very first! They review the guests, vendors, artists, attractions - including the new ULTRAMAN: THE HERO PREMIERE! On top of that, the duo discuss some recent toy releases from Marusan, Star Ace, SwimmyDesignLab, Bullmark, and more! And, you can't have an epi…
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The world of independent and original kaiju (and kaiju adjacent) toys is so vast - however, Jake and Jay provide five toys / toy lines / toymakers that are at the top of their lists currently. From Max Toy's Captain Maxx line to the cute Chilean kaiju, Gom, they cover some wild and wacky monsters from some of the most creative toy artists in the wo…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason are FINALLY wrapping up the KAMEN RIDER (1971) series with the final six episodes, along with their final take on the series itself overall! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:46 The Day Has Finally Come 00:03:43 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:04:21 Kamen Rider: Episo…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason In the FINAL stages of the KAMEN RIDER (1971) series, as they have 12 more episodes to go! For this episode, they'll be going through the first 6 with Episodes 87-92! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:29 Follow Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:01:58 Kamen Rider: Episode 87 …
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Jake and Jay chat about the stage show that transitioned Ultra Q to Ultraman, The Birth of Ultraman! It really is a wacky story! Also, there's a ton of kaiju and Godzilla toy and sofubi news, with releases coming out of Hobby Round 32 and Super Festival 91. Marusan, Max Toy Japan, Enka Vinyl, Shima-X, M1, and more really had amazing showings at the…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason continue more KAMEN RIDER commentary with Episodes 84-86! However, it'll be the last commentary for the KAMEN RIDER 1971 series, as they discuss a way to finish up the remaining 12 more with in the next couple weeks! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:19 Getting Up to Speed …
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"The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and Jay Key returned from Japan with cart loads of toys, collectibles, and sofubi, representing everything from Godzilla to Ultraman to Spectreman to Zone Fighter. Whether it was at Mandarake or the Godzilla Store in Tokyo or Hobby Jungle or Astro-Zombies in Osaka, they managed to pick up cool items fro…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason continue more KAMEN RIDER commentary with Episodes 81-83! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:30 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:03:20 Kent's Loot 00:22:55 Kamen Rider: Episode 81 00:48:17 Kamen Rider: Episode 81 Review & Grade 00:51:17 Kamen Rider: Episode 82 01:15:09 …
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#godzilla #kaiju #sofubiJake is on a plane heading to Japan - but Jay still has a little over a day before he leaves; so what better time to talk sofubi and kaiju toy news? Bullmark stuns everyone with releases coming to the My First Ultraman Exhibition in Fukuoka - but other toy makers are also making waves, including X-Plus, Enka Vinyl, SwimmyDes…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason commentate and review more KAMEN RIDER with Episodes 78-80! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:58 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:04:10 Kent's Show-and-Tell 00:07:24 Kamen Rider: Episode 78 00:32:38 Kamen Rider: Episode 78 Review & Grade 00:34:16 Kamen Rider: Episode 7…
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Jake and Jay finally complete their review of the Rebirth of Mothra trilogy with 1998's, Rebirth of Mothra 3. Can a re-designed King Ghidorah save the trilogy? Or will puppet dinosaurs, bad CGI, and a deathmatch wrestling legend doom the big bug's big finale? In addition, there's a lot of Godzilla and kaiju toy and sofubi news from a host of makers…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason commentate and review more KAMEN RIDER with Episodes 75-77! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:09 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:01:44 Kamen Rider: Episode 75 00:26:54 Kamen Rider: Episode 75 Review & Grade 00:29:22 Kamen Rider: Episode 76 00:53:19 Kamen Rider: Episod…
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Hey, it's Thursday, and you know what that means. It's timeto prime those mazer cannons, fill up the Moonlight SY-III, and take a big ol' swig of Soma Berry juice, because we're about to hop on over to that home away from home for all you devoted disciples of Daikaiju. Yes, YHS on Monster Island with Jacob and Jay is about to be underway. 🎉 Welcome…
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Oh, they made Jay watch Rebirth of Mothra 2 again...damn the powers that be! In this episode, Jake and Jay discuss the second installment in the Rebirth of Mothra series, plus a ton of reveals from Wonder Festival 2025 Winter edition. But that's not all...we got toy pick ups, including a Top 10 list item!…
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On this first Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission of 2025, Hosts Kent and Jason go back to commentating and reviewing Kamen Rider to start off the new year with Episode 72-74! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:53 Episode Itinerary 00:01:52 Life Banter 00:04:17 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:05:41 Kamen Rider: Episode 72 00:30:43 Ka…
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It's an unplanned live episode of YHS on Monster Island! Jake and Jay tackle a ton - including talking Rebirth of Mothra, the latest releases from Marusan and X-Plus, sneak peeks at Wonder Fest exclusives from Max Toy Japan and Geek Life, and they announce the 2025 Geoffrey's Award nominees for Kaiju Toy and Kaiju Toy Line of the Year (for 2024)! E…
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Varan is...well...a movie. Jay unpacks decades of thoughts on this film in an impromptu therapy session - while sharing some fun (not sure that's the "right" word) facts about both the film and the kaiju. Most importantly, Jake and Jay talk toys - from Super Festival 90 reveals to the Hakaba Gallery Mechagodzilla Pop-up to the Nigata Special Effect…
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On this final Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission of 2024, Hosts Kent and Jason will end the year commentating on THREE films celebrating their anniversaries in GODZILLA VS. SPACEGODZILLA (30 Years), GHIDORAH THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER (60 Years) and GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA(1974) (50 Years)! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:30 Episode I…
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It's that time again! The snow is falling, the smell of hot cocoa is in the air, and people are clamoring for one thing...the YHS on Monster Island Annual Holiday Wishlist episode! And now you have it! Our very own "Pagos in a Pear Tree", Jacob Walsh, and the "Yuletide Yonggary", Jay Key, unveil their top ten most sought after toys and collectibles…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason go back to commentating and reviewing Kamen Rider episodes after a several month hiatus on the series! With a long break from the Kamen Rider series, is it still worth it? Episode Track List: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:27 Episode Itinerary 00:02:39 Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:…
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On this special Go! Go! Kaiju Show LIVE transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason celebrate 70 years of the Big Guy as they live commentate on the Toho film shorts AND the original, Japanese version of GOJIRA (1954)! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:28 - Remaining 2024 Schedule 00:05:02 - Upcoming for This Episode 00:05:48 - Follow Go! Go…
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There are few kaiju in the Godzilla franchise that capture the imagination quite like Gigan. Jake and Jay explore their personal connections to this unique creature and talk about many of his countless iterations across film, television, games, and books/comics/manga. In addition, the duo share a few pick-ups and discuss the latest toy releases fro…
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Jake and Jay roadtripped it to Las Vegas for DesignerCon 2024 - and it was an epic trek! Our two daikaiju devotees share their favorite parts of the experience as well as an impressive roster of pickups from Marusan, Marmit, Bullmark, Mondo, Draculazer, Ressinblood, Sad Salesman, Creature Bazaar, and more!…
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Jake and Jay recap an eventful GODZILLA DAY 2024 that gave us huge news, amazing toy releases, another impressive short film (can you say "G-Claw"?), and much more! But it's not just Godzilla Day, as we saw more exclusives from Hobby Round 31, Hakaba Gallery, and the Tsuburaya Store. Plus, we have pickups! Have fun on Monster Island!…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason finish out and discuss the last 2 Seasons of Netflix's ULTRAMAN Anime! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:21 - Follow Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:01:21 - Ultraman (Anime) Seasons 2&3: The Review 00:52:21 - Ultraman (Anime): Overall Final Thoughts & Grade 01:01:19 - Co…
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Jake returns! On top of that, we're big-time overachievers getting this episode out a few days early! Don't you love us? Okay, don't answer that! This episode covers Jake's visit to New York Comic-Con and all of the kaiju sightings in the Big Apple; but that's not all...our hosts chat about a bevy of new releases from X-Plus/Star Ace, Marusan, Max …
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With Jake traveling to New York Comic-Con, toy designer and artist, Chas Foreman (Chazbro Toys, Kaiju Go!) joins Jay to not just talk kaiju and Godzilla toy pick-ups and recent tokusatsu viewing - but to engage in two awesome new segments: Questions by Chas and the first-ever game of Collect...Customize...or Cash Out!…
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On this 200th Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason hit the milestone of making it to 200 episodes after 14 long years! Plus, the two discuss Season of Netflix's ULTRAMAN Anime! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:26 - Reaching the 200 Milestone 00:03:43 - Episode Itinerary 00:06:46 - Follow Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhe…
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You crazy kaiju kids and henshin heroes and heroines, it's time for another YHS on Monster Island - and this was is jam-packed with toys, news, and bouncy surf beats! Jay is joined by "Everyone's Favorite Kaiju Collector" Ryan Wilhelm (Collect All Monsters) and toy designer / artist Chas Foreman (Chazbro Toys, Kaiju Go!) to review the 1967 kaiju fl…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason continue with their Netflix binge with one of the newest additions to the Ultraman franchise, ULTRAMAN RISING! Do the duo think this animated film lives up to expectations?! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:12 - Find Go! Go! Kaiju Show Everywhere 00:1:43 - Ultraman Risin…
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Hey there, listener...question...how come no one talks about Neo Ultra Q? We need to fix that. Jake and Jay breakdown the 12-episode sequel to the groundbreaking Ultra Q (1966) - released 47 years later after the original - but capturing the vibe better than it had any right to; but what did our hosts think? Also, it may be after the convention sea…
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On this Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission, Hosts Kent and Jason go over the latest addition to the Gamera franchise and one of the more recent kaiju content on Netflix, GAMERA REBIRTH! Do the two think it's an underrated or an overrated mini-series? Watch the episode to find out! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:07 - Check Kent's Mos…
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Jake and Jay sit down to review what kaiju toy companies are trending up vs. down in 2024 - and what are some of the biggest toy trends. Be it Mondo or Max Toy, Marusan or Sarujirushi, the duo of daikaiju devotees have it covered in this episode!Also, a huge week of pickups...and they answer the question: what ever happened to the 2023 Kaiju Toy of…
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On the first Go! Go! Kaiju Show transmission since GFEST 29, Hosts Kent and Jason do an overview and review where they stand on the biggest kaiju convention of 2024! Also, Jason reveals his haul from the convention! Episode Track List: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:18 - Upcoming Episodes Itinerary 00:04:12 - GFEST 29 Post Overview 01:30:35 - GFEST …
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Jake and Jay survived Kaiju Go! 2024! And they came out of it with tons of new toys from amazing artists like Mark and Max Nagata, Ressinblood, Michael Morse - and big name sofubi players like Marusan, Marmit, and M1. The duo recap the weekend's festivities which included a trip to the sofubi/kaiju/horror hot spot, Leviathan Collectibles, and the f…
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