Episode 3: Gojira (1954) (The Occupation of Japan Part 1: Castle Bravo Test, Cold War, Democracy)

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Kaijuvision Radio

In this episode we tackle the original Gojira, the movie that started it all. Because there’s so much analysis of this movie at so many other places on the Internet, we concentrate on the historical and political references, story mechanics, and cultural significance of this indispensable classic. Our related topic is part 1 of 2 of our discussion of the occupation of Japan. We lay out the basics of the occupation and how Japan was drastically changed. We will address the more negative aspects of the occupation in the next episode.

MP3:

Introduction: 0:00 – 1:44

Part 1 – Film Description: 1:44 – 5:33

Part 2 – Opinion and Discussion: 5:33 – 25:35

Part 3 – Related Topic: 25:35 – 59:57

Closing: 59:57 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Headwaters Park, St. Mary’s River, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Video: Brian Scherschel

Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac)

Episode 2: Godzilla Origins: King Kong (1933) and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Kaijuvision Radio

In celebration of G-Day, we are releasing episodes 1 and 2 today! In this episode we discuss how these two films only within the context of how they influenced the creation of Godzilla. Both of these films significantly affected popular culture and the kaiju genre. Our thesis is: King Kong + The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms +Japanese Culture + Castle Bravo Nuclear Test = Godzilla.

MP3:

Introduction: 0:00 – 1:22

King Kong: 1:22 – 22:44

The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms: 22:44 – 37:07

Closing: 37:07 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Bicentennial Woods, Allen County, Indiana

Video: Brian Scherschel

Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac)

Episode 1: Introduction to the Godzilla Journey

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Kaijuvision Radio

It’s G-Day at Kaijuvision Radio. Surprise! – We’re releasing the first two episodes of the show this week instead of just one. In our first episode, we discuss our philosophy of the podcast moving forward.

MP3:

Opening Remarks: 0:00 – 2:33

Our Bios: 2:33 – 5:05

How We Became Godzilla Fans: 5:05 – 9:08

Some of our Favorite Non-Godzilla Films: 9:08 – 11:45

Our Impressions of the Godzilla Series 11:45 – 17:11

Our Thoughts on the Kaiju Genre: 17:11 – 21:11

Why the Godzilla Movies are Better than their Reputations 21:11 – 29:07

What We Think of Dubbing: 29:07 – 33:57

Refuting the “And then they got silly” argument: 33:57 – 38:13

The Role of Nostalgia in the Godzilla Movies: 38:13 – 43:51

The Versatility of Godzilla: 43:51 – 45:06

The Japanese National Spirit: 45:06 – 49:01

Closing: 49:01 – End

Host: Brian Scherschel

Co-Host: Nathan Marchand

Editor: Brian Scherschel

Video Location: Japanese Friendship Garden, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Video: Brian Scherschel

Music: Audiophiliac (http://www.fiverr.com/audiophiliac)

Introducing Our YouTube Channel Featuring Scenic Videos

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Kaijuvision Radio

By Brian Scherschel

Two weeks to go until Episode 1 premieres. In this short video, Brian introduces our YouTube channel featuring scenic videos. The feature of every video will be either nature, like this one, or architecture. The vast majority of the videos are recorded in northeast Indiana, where Kaijuvision Radio is produced.