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Episode 41: ‘Sayonara Jupiter’ (Mini-Analysis)

Hello, kaiju lovers!

A chapter closes on today’s episode as Nate concludes his “mini-sode” series on the Toho classics he missed out on in his previous podcast life. This week he discusses the almost-forgotten hard sci-fi tokusatsu film from 1984, Sayonara Jupiter (aka Bye Bye Jupiter). It was something of a transitional film for Toho since its cast and crew included players from both the Showa and Heisei eras, including Akihiko Hirata (in his final role), Sakyo Komatsu (author of Submersion of Japan), Koichi Kawakita (FX director for the Heisei Godzilla series), and Koji Hashimoto (director of Return of Godzilla/Godzilla 1985). Unfortunately, the Hollywood-caliber special effects can’t save it from an overstuffed script that has a Jupiter Solarization Project, an eco-cult/terrorist group, and Nazca lines on Mars, among other things. If the film is known for anything, though, it’s the (in)famous zero gravity sex scene (which may or may not be intrepid producer Jimmy From NASA’s favorite part). Yep.

After Nate gets into all of this, he reads some listener feedback in the form of three new Apple Podcasts reviews and then gets a visit from Monster Island’s security chief, Captain Douglas Gordon, who brings along a famous friend he says is upset with Nate. This leads to an important announcement about MIFV’s next episode series.

After the credits, Nate and Jimmy are visited by Jessica, still fresh off of her exploits as magical girl superheroine Crystal Lady. She’s been given some, shall we say, “special” earrings by the nefarious Monster Island Board of Directors. Let’s just say Nate and Jess butt heads more than usual because of them.

Guest stars:

  • Sarah Marchand as Jessica Shaw

Epilogue Parts 1-2 (“Introducing Godzilla Redux” and “Influencers”) written by Nathan Marchand.

Additional music:

Sound effects sourced from Freesound.org, including one by InspectorJ, and the Toho Foley library.

We’d like to give a shout-out to our MIFV MAX patrons Travis Alexander and Michael Hamilton (co-hosts of Kaiju Weekly); Danny DiManna (author/creator of the Godzilla Novelization Project); Eli Harris (elizilla13); Chris Cooke (host of One Cross Radio); Bex from Redeemed Otaku; and Damon Noyes! Thanks for your support!

You, too, can join MIFV MAX on Patreon to get this and other perks starting at only $3 a month!

This episode is approved by the Monster Island Board of Directors.

Timestamps:
Intro/Film Analysis: 0:00-15:14
Ad: 15:14-17:09
Listener Feedback: 17:09-22:17
Outro, Epilogue Part 1, and Credits: 22:17-31:31
Epilogue Part 2: 31:31-end

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Special Report #2: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ (SPOILERS!)

Poster by Kyle Gilmore.

Greetings, kaiju lovers!

It’s the day after the BIGGEST kaiju film of the year—if not the decade—Godzilla vs. Kong has premiered across the world in theaters and on HBO Max, and Nate is diving headlong into a spoiler discussion! You won’t believe what you hear: surprise appearances from a famous henshin hero and the new so-called “king of the monsters.” Heck, apparently even Nate and his intrepid producer, Jimmy From NASA made cameos in the movie! That’s what happens when you need a podcaster and an engineer. And then a famous “final warrior” calls in to explain how he gave Godzilla a nose ring.

Whether you’ve seen the film or not, you’d be a fool not to listen to this special bonus episode!

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FROM THE DESK OF WILLIAM H. GEORGE III – ‘Zilla Jr. Threat Level Update / New Head of Security

DATE: 07-31-2020

TO: ALL EMPLOYEES

FROM: THE MONSTER ISLAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SUBJECT: ‘ZILLA JR. THREAT LEVEL UPDATE / NEW HEAD OF SECURITY

Last week the Monster Island Board of Directors sent out an email stating that ‘Zilla Jr’s threat level was still under assessment. As of 8 am today the team has come back with its final evaluation on the creature. 

File image of ‘Zilla Junior.

The team has determined that ‘Zilla’s threat level stands at 8.5/10. A full readout of this assessment can be accessed through the employee portal. If you possess the proper clearances, you will be able to read that report, in full, as of 10 am tomorrow. We still strongly encourage any employee traveling to the NE quadrant of the island to use extreme caution. ‘Zilla will be released from his paddock later this week after some final blood testing and security tagging. An official public statement about the creature’s release will be made after Miss Perkins has a chance to review it. 

Captain Douglas Gordon

Also, given that security on the island has been of great concern to all of us, The Monster Island Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Capt. Douglas Gordon will be joining the team as our NEW Head of Security. His role goes into effect immediately. We are currently in the process of gathering all necessary resources he and his team may need to do their job effectively and efficiently. 

The Board has also instructed Capt. Gordon to do a full security assessment of any and all facilities here on the island. This includes but is not limited to: 

  • ANY AND ALL guest services areas
  • Kaiju paddocks 
  • The Monster Island Resort 
  • ANY AND ALL garage and storage areas on the island 
  • The recording studio and radio station 
  • ANY AND ALL research facilities

Be advised, that inspections will be carried out at random. When Capt. Gordon and his team do come to your facility please treat them with respect and answer any and all questions clearly and concisely. This will allow the Captain and his team to work as efficiently as Earthly possible. 

Once again, thank you all for helping us keep Monster Island one of the best places to work and thrive on Earth. It’s because of team members like you we can see a better way forward.

Sincerely, 
The Monsters Island Board of Directors 

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