Best Fly Fandom Podcasts (2024)

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San Diego Comic-Con vs. Wonder Festival - Reveals, Exclusives, and More! 1:20:01

8h ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Jake and Jay compare all of the toy releases and reveals from the two super shows over the last few weeks - San Diego Comic-Con and Wonder Festival - Summer. Also, do we have two "Top 10" pick-ups this week? I think we do!

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Episode 142: Road to the Apocalypse II 1:16:08

4h ago1:16:08

1:16:08

BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT! OK, maybe you didn't demand it, but it's here: our sequel to episode 13's Road to the Apocalypse, from all the way back in November 2018! This idea has been gestating in Commander Larry's mind for some time, and now it's here. We jump back on the strange tram that carries us through various apocalyptic films and face the ch…

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G-FEST 2024 Review: Tales from Toku Toy Town w/ Ryan Wilhelm 1:06:26

3h ago1:06:26

1:06:26

It's a wrap on another G-Fest - and this one was the biggest yet! Listen to Jay and Ryan chat about their experience - their second year of working the dealers room as Toku Toy Town - and review all of the great pick-ups from sellers like M1, U.S. Toys, Marusan, Tolzar Toy Co., Chibi Goji Toys, Last Bastion Studios, and more!…

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Best of Planet 8: Episode 78: You Will Believe a Man Can Fly: Superman 59:43

5d ago59:43

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NOTE: This summer has become a very busy one for your Planet 8 crew, and unfortunately that means we must bring you another "Best Of" episode, but it's a fun one from July of three years ago, as we took a look back at 1978's Superman! We hope you enjoy it. To our American listeners, a belated happy 4th of July! As we celebrate our country's indepen…

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Netflix's Ultraman: Rising (2024) Review 1:21:28

9d ago1:21:28

1:21:28

Netflix's Ultraman: Rising (2024) - a partnership between the studio and Tsuburaya Productions, with animation from ILM - is making some waves with its heart-first approach, and excellent animation as it tries to finally get Ultraman to be a viable property with the American audience. But - as YHS on Monster Island host, Jacob Walsh, asks: is it ev…

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Episode 141: Getting to Know Your Crew 1:11:22

1M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

We've been doing this podcasting thing for over 5 years now, and we thought it might be fun to share a little bit about ourselves. Reconnaissance Officer Karen has devised a questionnaire that will reveal the "inmost selves" of Mission Commander Larry and Chief Engineer Bob. But these questions are all focused on the stuff we all love - sci fi, hor…

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Death Kappa (2010): Pretty Fly for a Yokai? + Kaiju Go! Event Exclusive Toy Reveal! 1:13:00

1M ago1:13:00

1:13:00

This is the second half of Jay's "Pair o' Parodies" and we finish it off with Nikkatsu's 2010 film, DEATH KAPPA! The Tomoo Haraguchi brain child is unique - even for low-budget kaiju parody films - but does it deliver? Bigger question: why aren't there any Hangylos toys? But Jake and Jay do more than talk about Death Kappa...they have a YHS on Mons…

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Episode 140: Roger Corman, King of the B Movies 1:10:58

1M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Once again, we are joined by our friend and horror host extraordinaire, Lord Blood-Rah, this time to pay tribute to the late producer/director, Roger Corman. The legendary Corman passed away this last May 9th. He left behind an unparalleled portfolio of films over a huge range of genres, all made quickly, efficiently, and on the cheap! Corman had a…

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Monster Seafood Wars (2020) - It's Jumbo Cook's World... (with Ryan Wilhelm) 1:39:33

1M ago1:39:33

1:39:33

In this very special episode - Part I of a Pair o' Parodies - Jay is joined by "Everyone's Favorite Kaiju Collector" Ryan Wilhelm to discuss many things - but most of all the merits of the Minoru Kawasaki film, MONSTER SEAFOOD WARS (2020) and if Jumbo Cook is the greatest thing...in...ever. In ever. But the duo also talk about big events in the kai…

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Revisiting the GODZILLA ANIME TRILOGY 1:33:28

2M ago1:33:28

1:33:28

Wait, were we wrong about the Godzilla anime trilogy? "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and Jay Key, of Toku Toy Town, discuss the much maligned anime trilogy - and if this most recent viewing changed their opinions. So join our daikaiju duo as they chat all things Haruo, Exif, Godzilla Earth, and a bunch of missed opportunities! In add…

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Episode 139: What a Wonderful Day! Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 1:01:10

2M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

We just can't get enough of those apes! We've done retrospectives on all five of the original Planet of the Apes films, and now, we are finally looking at a brand new Apes movie! Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has arrived to much hoopla - but how did your Planet 8 crew feel about the film? Listen and find out! We will say that we did not unanimo…

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Super Festival 88 and NeoPlayerOne "My First One" Review + Hobby Round 30 Preview & Tons of Toy Releases 1:20:29

2M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

YHS on Monster Island loves toys. Like really loves them. And we spend the entire episode talking about the toy reveals and exclusives from Super Festival 88 and NeoPlayerOne's gallery show, My First One. In addition, Jake and Jay preview Hobby Round 30 and discuss a litany of recent toy drops and upcoming pre-orders from Medicom Toy, Anraku Ansaku…

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Best of Planet 8: Something about The Thing 1:11:23

3M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

It's happened again: unfortunately, the real world has gotten in the way and we were unable to produce a new episode. But never fear, we are bringing you one of our favorite episodes from April 2019, "Something about the Thing," which explores the different films based off the John Campbell novella, Who Goes There? We hope you enjoy it. Next time, …

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Jakes Takes the YHS on Monster Island KAIJU PERSONALITY QUIZ 1:01:56

3M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

You heard it right, folks. Our beloved "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh is the first person to take the YHS on Monster Island "Kaiju Personality" Quiz. Will this new test deliver palatable results...or is this just a waste of time? Tune in to find out! Also, our hosts chat Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Season 2 renewal, the GXK box office s…

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Episode 138: Factions of Fandom 1:13:04

3M ago1:13:04

1:13:04

You know what they say: it's a thin line between love and hate. And it seems like this is especially true in fandom. Nowadays, more often than not, fans of different long-standing franchises are taking to their keyboards to complain, in the strongest terms imaginable, about the things they supposedly love! Your Planet 8 crew dives into this phenome…

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Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Reaction & Review + Top 10 Things Jake Would Buy at the Thai Toy Expo 1:21:52

4M ago1:21:52

1:21:52

#godzillaxkongthenewempire #godzilla #monsterverse Can something heading towards half a billion in global revenue be bad for the franchise? Are long-time Godzilla fans being too harsh on the MonsterVerse? And where can the MonsterVerse go from here?All of these questions and more are answered by our two hosts as they review GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW…

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Episode 137: Hangin' with Jeff Wehenkel 1:09:48

4M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

It's a joy to make friends with fellow geeks, and even more wonderful when you discover that they have amazing talents. Some are artists, some make masks, some do make-up or create costumes, some are sculptors - and then there's Jeff Wehenkel, who does all of these and more! Jeff is a true renaissance geek! Heck, we even found out AFTER the podcast…

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Hype, Tons of Toy/Sofubi News, & Big Toy Pickups! 1:15:56

4M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

We are mere hours away from GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE hitting theaters across the nation and Jake and Jay share their thoughts, hopes, and predictions on the latest installment of the MonsterVerse madness! Also, the duo discuss a ton of news items, including a lot of toy reveals and exclusives from Mondo, Medicom Toy x Anraku Ansaku, Marusan,…

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Episode 136: Harryhausen: Black and White Beginnings 1:16:07

4M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

It's about time we revisited the legendary Ray Harryhausen and his amazing films. We previously focused on Harryhausen in episode 20! This time around, we specifically look at the first four films that Harryhausen created the effects entirely by himself. These films were also the only films he made in black and white. We'll discuss the films in chr…

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Top 10 Underrated Performances in the Godzilla Franchise 34:52

4M ago34:52

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From the premier kaiju and tokusatsu podcast/YouTube show, YHS ON MONSTER ISLAND, comes this definitive ranking of the TOP 10 MOST UNDERRATED PERFORMANCES IN THE GODZILLA FRANCHISE. All kaiju fans know Dr. Serizawa and Miss Namakawa and Lt. Akane Yashiro - but what about those characters, unheralded by the masses, that bring substance and texture t…

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Best of Planet 8: All about AIP, American International Pictures 1:12:58

5M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

The dreaded deadline doom has struck once again! Due to issues beyond our control, we need to present a previously released episode. However, this episode was one of our first video episodes! We teamed up with Lord Blood-rah to discuss the wide-ranging films of American International Pictures, or AIP! This was never released as an audio episode bef…

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The Magic Serpent (1966) Review + Toy Pick-Ups! 47:33

5M ago47:33

47:33

Ninjas. Wizards. Giant Frogs. Yes, 1966's The Magic Serpent from Toei has them all - and a lot more! This film is said to have inspired George Lucas' Star Wars - and you actually can see why - but at the end up the day, it's just bonkers. Aside from this fun romp of a film, Jake and Jay have a litany of fun pick-ups, including items from Bandai, Ya…

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Episode 135: Star Wars in '77 1:16:27

5M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Take a trip with the Planet 8 crew back to 1977, when an amazing new sci fi film premiered, a film like nothing we had ever seen before -a little movie called "Star Wars!" It's hard to recall now, but at the time, when it came out, it was revolutionary. It was a phenomenon, and it was also-all we had! There was no Empire, no Return, no TV shows or …

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Who "Won" Wonder Fest? 1:19:37

5M ago1:19:37

1:19:37

Jake and Jay take a look at the amazing kaiju toy releases from Wonder Festival 2024 Winter edition, including new releases from X-Plus, M1, Sunguts Factory, Max Toy Company, PassionTank, One Up, Spiral Studio, and many more! On top of this, it's been a great week of pickups as Jay knocked two off his Top 10 Wishlist and Jake grabbed one of his new…

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Episode 134: Planet 8 Rides The Horror Express! 1:00:50

6M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

As many of us are experiencing a very chilly winter, it seemed appropriate for us to do a deep dive on "Horror Express," a 1973 film set in a very cold environment, a train on a journey through Siberia! This classic 70s horror film features legends Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, this time, teamed up against the evil creature, and also features …

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What are the Top 10 Godzilla Scenes? 1:36:53

5M ago1:36:53

1:36:53

In one of the most fun episodes to date, Jake and Jay share their top 10 Godzilla scenes of all-time...did yours make the cut?

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Review + Godzilla & Oscar Talk? 1:00:52

6M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Kurt Russell, Apple, and Godzilla are an unlikely trio - but can they work together to produce a compelling MonsterVerse entry? Jake and Jay go through their overall thoughts on the series - was it necessary? Did the kaiju deliver? Would they watch a second season? In addition, the big news in G-dom is that Godzilla is up for an Oscar!!! It only to…

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Episode 133: Planet 8 witnesses the final Battle for the Planet of the Apes 1:14:20

6M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

This episode marks a milestone for us: with this, we complete our look at the original five films in the Planet of the Apes series. While Battle for the Planet of the Apes may not be the finest entry in the series, it does have its moments. We are once again joined by our good friend and Ape-aficionado, Lord Blood-Rah, to examine the film and share…

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The Whale God (1962) Review + Super Festival 87 Reveals 1:30:53

6M ago1:30:53

1:30:53

Happy 2024! Jake and Jay are back reviewing Daiei's 1962 film, THE WHALE GOD, which was brought to North America for the first time (this year, by the way!) by SRS Cinema. We all know that the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" is an expert on "killer animal" films - but where does this Kojiro Hongo and Takashi Shimura-led entry land on his spectrum: is…

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Episode 132: 2023 -the Year in Review 1:41:16

7M ago1:41:16

1:41:16

The end of one year and the start of a new one often leads to a period of reflection, and your Planet 8 crew is not immune to this. In this episode, we'll look back on 2023, specifically, the genre-related films and TV shows of the year and what we thought of them. All in all, it was not a standout year for the genre, but there were still a few gem…

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Episode 131: Christmas with Karloff 1:39:27

7M ago1:39:27

1:39:27

Once again, the Planet 8 crew is graced by the presence of our good friend, the insightful Lord Blood-Rah, as we celebrate Christmas with Boris Karloff! Well, maybe not with Karloff in person, but his spirit is certainly with us. Obviously, Karloff's voice work on the holiday classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is unforgettable (and makes our …

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Holiday Wishlist 3 - Our Top 10 Most Desired Kaiju Toys! 1:41:28

7M ago1:41:28

1:41:28

It’s a YHS on Monster Island tradition – the HolidayWishlist! “The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh and “The Mayorof Toku Toy Town” Jay Key run down their top 10 kaiju collectibles they want to obtain for their personal stashes; and we get everything from vintage tin toys to rare sofubi. On top of the lists, they spend some time catching up…

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FC 67: Reboot Part Two: Recasting! 40:01

8M ago40:01

40:01

We go over our picks for who we’d cast if there were a reboot of the Original Trilogy! Trust us, you do NOT want to miss this episode of ForceChatter! Subscribe to our video shows on YouTube! http://randomchatter.com/youtube Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ Email Subscribe to the entire RandomChatter Net…

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FC 66: Reboot Part One: Why Reboot? 50:56

8M ago50:56

50:56

A well-known film maker suggested the Original Trilogy be rebooted. It’s easy to immediately rebuff this, but does he have a point? Also, Dave Filoni gets a big promotion, and we talk theatrical updates! Subscribe to our video shows on YouTube! http://randomchatter.com/youtube Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitc…

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Shin Kamen Rider Review w/ Ryan Wilhelm (BONUS EPISODE) 1:06:36

7M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

It's a surprise YHS on Monster Island drop - and a very special presentation, at that! "Everyone's Favorite Kaiju Collector" Ryan Wilhelm joins Jay Key as they review Hideaki Anno's SHIN KAMEN RIDER! Does it deliver a compelling cinematic experience and respectfully pay homage to the source material...or is it a fan service-laden train wreck that d…

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Godzilla Minus One Review 1:25:37

7M ago1:25:37

1:25:37

Is Godzilla Minus One / Godzilla -1.0 the greatest Godzilla film ever made? One thing is for sure, the kaiju fandom and film critics alike are going crazy for this new Toho release – and its winning over fans and smashing records like no other film in the franchise. But – is it a perfect film? Our beloved hosts – “The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” J…

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Episode 130: WTF MCU? 1:33:12

8M ago1:33:12

1:33:12

For at least a decade, it seemed the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) could do no wrong. But since Avengers: Endgame, the movies and TV shows coming out of the MCU have been very hit or miss. Some fans are saying that the MCU is over, others are still hopeful. Your Planet 8 crew takes some time to discuss two recent MCU productions, The Marvels and …

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Reviewing Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Episodes 1-3) & Tsuburaya Con 2023 Preview 1:30:05

8M ago1:30:05

1:30:05

Happy Thanksgiving! What a time to be a kaiju fan? Not only do we get a show on Apple TV+ featuring A-listers like Kurt Russell and John Goodman, we also live in a world where companies like U.S. Toys, Marusan, One Up, and many more are releasing amazing sofubi and collectibles on a near weekly basis! In this installment of YHS on Monster Island, J…

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Episode 129: Thankful for Godzilla 1:25:25

8M ago1:25:25

1:25:25

Another year has passed, and despite all of the various crises of nature and man that we've seen this year, there is still much to be thankful for. We're thankful for good friends and family, great listeners, and for gigantic radioactive fire-breathing lizards. Yes, we're thankful for...GODZILLA! In this episode, the Planet 8 crew share their undyi…

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Godzilla Day 2023 Recap - Short Films Review, Toy Exclusives, Minus One News, Monarch Opening Scene, & More! 1:28:46

9M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

Godzilla Day 2023 has come and gone - but there's still so much to talk about! Our devoted daikaiju duo will attempt to go through an endless laundry list of topics from the two short films (Godzilla vs. Megalon 2023 and Fes Godzilla 4: Operation Jet Jaguar), the litany of toy releases from Bandai, Marusan, X-Plus, Titanic Creations, Mondo, and mor…

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Episode 128: Tuesday is Soylent Green day! 1:12:35

9M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the film Soylent Green (1973), a dystopian thriller set in the year 2022, which has one of the greatest shock endings of all time. ***SPOILER*** The crackers being distributed to the grubby crowds, called Soylent Green and supposedly made from plankton, actually come from a far more disturbing source. As …

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Episode 127: Halloween Bloodsuckers (Vampire Films) 1:33:18

10M ago1:33:18

1:33:18

Happy Halloween! Sure, we're a few days early, but we know most of you have been celebrating all month (if not earlier). We're back with more of those terrors from the tomb, vampires! Last time around, we looked at the birth of the cinematic vampire. This time, we move forward in time to more modern depictions. Each of your Planet 8 crew picked two…

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Trailers, Teasers, & Toys (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Godzilla vs. Megalon 2023, Ultraman Rising, Hoshi 35, & More!) 1:19:59

10M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

YHS on Monster Island returns with the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh back at the helm - and its a jam-packed episode covering recent trailers, teasers, and toy releases! The boys review the full Monarch: Legacy of Monsters trailer - discuss some new possible titans - as well as the short teaser for the Gemstone short, Godzilla vs. Megal…

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Toy Festivals Talk - Super Festival 86, Hobby Round 29, & Taipei Toy Fest 47:47

10M ago47:47

47:47

Join Jay Key as he discussed some kaiju toy highlights from the recent Super Festival 86, Hobby Round 29, and Taipei Toy Fest events! There are some really cool releases from major players like Marusan, Sunguts Factory, OneUp, Sarujirushi, and more! In addition, Jay makes a pitch for an unusual "kaiju toy of the year" possibility!…

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FC 65: Ahsoka Chapter 8 — The Finale 1:16:24

10M ago1:16:24

1:16:24

The Ahsoka episode is finally here! Though the ending was predictable all along, this episode had a lot of good moments and a few ridiculous ones. What were our thoughts overall? Check out this week’s ForceChatter to find out! Subscribe to our video shows on YouTube! http://randomchatter.com/youtube Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ RSS ♦ iTune…

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FC 64: Ahsoka Chapter 7 — Dreams and Madness 55:56

10M ago55:56

55:56

It’s race to the finish in this penultimate episode of Ahsoka! Will Thrawns delaying tactics work? Join us as we break down chapter seven, “Dreams and Madness.” Subscribe to our video shows on YouTube! http://randomchatter.com/youtube Download or Subscribe! Download MP3 ♦ RSS ♦ iTunes ♦ Google Play ♦ Stitcher ♦ Email Subscribe to the entire RandomC…

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