Episode 1 - An Introduction to Kaiju

Episode 1 September 21, 2021 00:58:10
Episode 1 - An Introduction to Kaiju
Kaiju Vs. History
Episode 1 - An Introduction to Kaiju

Sep 21 2021 | 00:58:10

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Show Notes

Welcome to the first official episode of Kaiju Vs. History podcast! This show is an atomic blast through cinema’s feature creatures, from Anguirus to ‘Zilla, watching every single major film in the history of Kaiju. We are going chronologically through the history of this genre, year by year, and we are inviting you to come along with us!

This episode is a primer for what this podcast is going to be all about. Inside we will go over the show’s mission statement, our film selection parameters, as well as go into some introductory terminology you will hear a lot on the podcast. We will talk about the process of watching hundreds of movies and explain how you can watch along with us and tell us your thoughts.

In this weeks episode:

+Kaiju Eiga Basic Terminology
+”What exactly is a Kaiju?”
+Definitions of Kaiju
+Our Podcast Focus
+Our Review Process

Twitter: @kaijuvshistory

Email: [email protected]

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