Episodes
Today we talk about the fifth instalment of the MonsterVerse, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)! A.K.A. GxKAnd in today's Kaiju Corner we discuss disappointing Amazon deliveries and, you guessed it... basketball!If you would like buy a Mothra or Kong print or sticker, please visit Ben's Etsy StoreFollow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!(00:00:00) The New Empire Discussion (01:31:05) Kaiju Quiz (01:39:20) Overall Impressions (01:42:15) Kaiju Corner! 
Published 04/01/24
Published 04/01/24
Today we talk about the one and only Rodan in his debut film, Rodan (1956)!And in today's Kaiju Corner we delve into the use of Godzilla in advertising.If you would like buy a Mothra print or sticker, please visit Ben's Etsy StoreFollow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!(00:00:00) Rodan(01:05:21) Kaiju Quiz(01:12:07) Overall Impressions(01:14:52) Kaiju Corner!
Published 03/22/24
Today we talk about the Queen vs the King of Monsters, Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)! A.K.A. Godzilla vs. The ThingAnd in today's Kaiju Corner we discuss an update to Dawn of the Monsters and how Godzilla has stomped his way into the NBA.If you would like buy a Mothra print or sticker, please visit Ben's Etsy StoreFollow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!00:00:00 - 01:00:15 Mothra v Godzilla 01:00:15 - 01:05:44 Kaiju Quiz 01:05:44 - 01:11:19 Overall Impressions 01:11:19 - 01:36:11 Kaiju...
Published 08/25/23
INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Ben got a chance to speak with Alex Rushdy, CEO of 13AM Games and director of the video game Dawn of the Monsters in this special bonus episode of Monster Island Radio! In this interview we discussed Dawn of the Monsters, plans fore the future as well as some of our thoughts on Godzilla.Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!00:00:00 - 00:50:51 Dawn of the Monsters00:50:51 - 00:57:33 Dawn of the Monsters Future00:57:33 - 01:03:26 Monster Island Discs
Published 02/01/23
In today's episode we're talking about the Queen of the Monsters debut, Mothra (1961)!Not only that, but Kaiju Corner returns and we talk about Dawn of the Monsters by 13AM Games.If you would like buy a Mothra print, please visit Ben's INPRNT StoreFollow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!00:00:00 - 01:12:02 Mothra Discussion01:12:02 - 01:13:04 Kaiju Quiz (Part 1)01:13:04 - 01:17:55 Mothra Discussion cont'd01:17:55 - 01:20:52 Kaiju Quiz (Part 2)01:20:52 - 01:26:54 Overall...
Published 01/08/23
In today's episode we're talking about the most legendary clash of all time King Kong vs Godzilla! We pit the original 1962 Japanese cut against the 1963 US cut to see who comes out as king.Because we apparently love the sound of our own voices so much, we started blabbing way longer than we normally do so, sadly, we didn't have time for Kaiju Corner! Apologies folks, we'll do our best to squeeze it in next time!If you would like buy a King Kong print fresh from the Monster Island Radio...
Published 11/28/22
On today's episode we discuss the 1933 all-time classic, King Kong, as well as the infamous colourised version. Keep an ear out for Ben's new creaky chair...Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!00:00:00 - 00:46:57 King Kong (1933) Discussion00:46:57 - 00:58:06 King Kong... IN COLOUR!00:58:06 - 01:05:51 King Kong (1933) Discussion cont'd01:05:51 - 01:12:31 Kaiju Quiz!01:12:31 - 01:20:02 Overall Impressions01:20:02 - 01:37:22 Kaiju Corner!
Published 10/26/22
Today we talk about the 1955 follow up to Gojira, Godzilla Raids Again! First to feature fan favourite Anguirus and the very last black and white Godzilla feature. We also talk about the infamous Gigantis, The Fire Monster!Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!00:00:00 - 00:58:38 Godzilla Raids Again (1955)00:58:38 - 01:11:06 Gigantis, The Fire Monster (1959)01:11:06 - 01:16:43 Kaiju Quiz!01:16:43 - 01:23:56 Overall Impressions01:23:56 - 01:39:08 Kaiju Corner!
Published 05/02/22
We're back for a king-sized comeback edition of Monster Island Radio covering the one that started it all, the Toho classic Godzilla (Gojira) (1954) and the American re-cut Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956). Today's episode includes a new feature as well and we hope you enjoy it!Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!00:00:00 - 01:11:00 Gojira (1954)01:11:00 - 01:27:38 Godzilla KOTM (1956)01:27:38 - 01:35:12 Kaiju Quiz!01:35:12 - 01:41:36 Overall Impressions01:41:36 - 01:59:01...
Published 04/06/22
In today's feature length episode we're talking about Godzilla Vs Kong! The fourth instalment to Legendary's MonsterVerse as well as the upcoming Legendary Comics tie-ins GvK: Godzilla Dominion and Kingdom Kong.
Published 04/04/21
Incoming Transmission: The Godzilla vs Kong Trailer landed so tune in to hear our thoughts and predictions on the upcoming Legendary MonsterVerse film GvK in this special bonus episode of Monster Island Radio!
Published 03/07/21
In this episode we discuss the second entry into the Legendary MonsterVerse, Kong: Skull Island and the tie-in comic Skull Island: Birth of Kong by Legendary Comics. Come join us as we ramble on about Jordan Vogt-Roberts take on King Kong!
Published 03/05/21
We're back and today we're talking about Gareth Edwards' Godzilla (2014), the first entry into Legendary's MonsterVerse! We also start to delve into the MonsterVerse 'Extended Universe' with the Godzilla Awakening comic. Pull up a chair and stay a while for our Godzilla Podcast!
Published 02/15/21
Today we talk about the big finale for the Millennium Era, Godzilla: Final Wars! Toho's big send off for the the Big G.
Published 06/27/20
Today on Monster Island Radio we talk about the third and final Tezuka film in the Millennium Series, Godzilla: Tokyo SOS!
Published 04/28/20
Episode 5: In this episode of Monster Island Radio we talk about the second foray with Masaaki Tezuka into the Toho Godzilla series, Godzilla X Mechagodzilla (GXMG)! (Millennium Era)
Published 04/15/20
Episode 4: Today on Monster Island Radio we talk about Toho's award winning entry to the Godzilla franchise, Shin Godzilla! (Reiwa Era)
Published 02/25/20
Episode 3: Ben & Graeme talk and reminisce about their personal favourite Godzilla movie, GMK! (Millennium Era)
Published 01/14/20
Episode 2: Godzilla vs. Megaguirus! Remember that movie? No? Well, we'll remind you....
Published 12/16/19
Episode 1: Today we talk about a fan favourite, Godzilla 2000! Join us for the big Millennium.
Published 07/14/19
Episode Zero: We discuss our thoughts on Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
Published 06/24/19