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BONUS – Tokusatsu 101 (JAFAX 2023 Panel)

Published June 14, 2023

Nathan Marchand gives you a crash course on the tokusatsu medium! This was recorded at JAFAX (Japanese Animation, Film, and Art Expo) June 9-11, 2023. This is also premiering on The Monster Island Film Vault YouTube channel, and the audio will be shared on the MIFV podcast feed.

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BONUS – Ultraman 101 (JAFAX 2023 Panel)

Published June 14, 2023

In this JAFAX panel, you’ll take a crash course in the Ultraman series with Nathan Marchand! This required a bit of tweaking because it angered the automated YouTube overlords that Nathan dared show the trailer for Ultraman Blazar, which is why it cuts off at the end. You can hear a similar version of this presentation by listening to episode 48 of Henshin Men, which features Daniel DiManna, and in a recent issue of Kaiju Ramen Magazine.

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MIFV MAX #18 – My Trip to All Monsters Attack 2: Chicago S.O.S. (abridged)

Published May 24, 2023

Hello, Kaiju Lovers! In this excerpt from a Patreon-exclusive livestream for MIFV MAX members, I share many stories from my weekend tabling at All Monsters Attack 2. I represented Kaiju Ramen Media and promoted MIFV, Henshin Men, and The Power Trip along with several content creator friends, including Travis A;exander, Michael Hamilton, and Elijah Thomas. You’ll hear everything from my pre-con Viennese waltz to meeting a Power Ranger and two Ultramen!

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Jimmy’s Notes on Episode 76: Alex McCumbers vs. ‘Rampage’ (2018)

Published May 12, 2023

With this, I have caught up with the current output of episodes. Nate is still trying to catch up with publication. This is why I think he’s doing too much. I know he thinks it’s…beneficial for everyone, but he’s going to burn himself out. I just hope it isn’t literal. I saw that happen to a guy at NASA once. Yes, stress can lead to spontaneous combustion. (I don’t want to talk about it). Anyway, I have a fair amount of notes on episode 76 despite not producing it. (Nice work, Jet!) They are:

  • I missed you, too, Nate—by an inch. Ha!
  • That manual needs to get published. I’m in talks with a publisher now.
  • Alex corrected the release date instead of me or Jet. Good work!
  • Nate’s done well with the EID’s, but I’d rather spare him the trouble (especially now) and write them.
  • Peyton Reed directed cheerleaders and Ant-Man, Nate.
  • Yes, Notary played King Kong in Skull Island. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Notary)
  • Did Yuji Kaida do rampage Japanese poster? (link, image)
  • I’ve played Jet’s Jaguar. His favorite games are Iron Soldier 1-2.
  • It was Dr. Feng Zhang. (Source: https://www.broadinstitute.org/what-broad/areas-focus/project-spotlight/questions-and-answers-about-crispr).
  • I had the Rock’s eyebrows for a while. It was a side effect of miraculously surviving the infamous War in Space. The surgery fixed them.
  • Jet said Bowser is a kaiju, Nate. Given the semi-nebulous definition of the word, I don’t know if we can refute him. I could check with the kaijuologists—if I wasn’t in jail!
  • Midway didn’t publish War of the Monsters. It was developed by Incognito Entertainment (and Santa Monica Studio) and published by Sony. (Source: Wikipedia).
  • Primal Rage is a post-apocalyptic game. It takes place after a meteor strike devastates civilization.
  • How the heck could you get me confused for Jet?! “Jet Jimmy”? “Jimmy Jet”? The latter was my pro-wrestler persona for a while, though.
  • I spent a tour in Earth Defense Force. I had the highest robot kill count because my engineering knowledge helped me identify weaknesses. The giant bugs? Not so much.
  • This Reddit post (so take it with a grain of salt) has a link to a Google Drive with an English translation of City Shrouded in Shadow. Here’s a YouTube playlist with one.
  • I heard the original broadcast. Jet was right to criticize. It’s like you became one of your friend’s podcasts: derailed trains of thought.
  • He prefers “Push the button, Jet.”

Finally, here is Nate’s full research notes so you can read what he didn’t share:

(file)

With this, I have finally caught up. Now, if only Nate could get those episodes out. Season three needs to end! The Kaiju Lovers are waiting, man!

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Jimmy’s Notes on Episode 75: ‘Ebirah, Horror of the Deep’ | Brendan Morley & The Metters

Published May 12, 2023

This was the first episode where I had to take notes as I listened in the detention center. Or was I under the bus? It felt like I was under the bus. I’m glad I trained Jet Jaguar to sub for me in the producer booth. There was no way Nate could’ve handled the show on his own. It’s too bad I wasn’t there because I would’ve liked to have met Brendan and challenged Joy to a friendly duel. Anyway, episode 75 required me to do some research using my limited internet access in the detention center. I may or may not have called in a favor from a certain “Hyper Agent” to gather the information I needed (but you didn’t hear that from me).

  • Must you remind me of the Daimajin incident? It’s on my top ten most embarrassing moments. Not top five, though. (I don’t want to talk about those).
  • Masao was my wingman for a while. You know, when I helped Gamera save the Earth from a space squid…who’s now one of my bosses. (Damnit…).
  • I can appreciate the Star Wars references from jail. I need a little joy in my prison life…at least while the “X-Lady” is sleeping…which is a lot.
  • The crab/lobster fighting game has the obvious title of Fight Crab. It’s on Steam and the Nintendo Switch.
  • Sadamasa’s full name is Sadamasa Arikawa.
  • I had to do some digging (YouTube’s search system is goofy), but I found the Peanuts singing “Jingle Bells” in English:
  • I’m just as surprised Brendan understands Jet! It’s like he has a sixth sense with robots. Is he a technopath? I don’t meet many people with those abilities.
  • Roasted Daicondoru does taste like chicken and is served by Japanese KFC’s. It’s one of the Island’s exports to the mainland. What’s strange is only one restaurant serves it on the Island itself: Burt’s (named after Burt Gummer).
  • Jet and Rex go way back…or so they tell me.
  • Joy provided me with a link to the “Godzilla cloud” clip.
  • I confirmed the cigarette on Mothra, which Nate then used for a hype meme.

As usual, Nate has an overabundance of research that can’t all make it onto the episode. Here’s what he had for this one:

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Jimmy’s Notes on Episode 72: Record All Monsters vs. ‘Colossal’

Published May 10, 2023

Nate was already doing, what, five jobs at that point? I saw Nate guzzle Kaiju Energy drinks like I do Jack Daniels. (Well, I’ve switched to a new favorite alcohol now). This was when my notes and on-air corrections became even more important. Speaking of which, here are my notes from episode 72 with first-time guests Robert and Courtney from Record All Monsters:

  • Nate says his new position hasn’t gone to his head. I don’t believe him.
  • Colossal was released in 2016, not 2015, Nate.
  • I don’t know what Nate is insinuating about husband and wife team. Actually, I do, but it isn’t “PG,” to say the least.
  • Traumatizing Gloria was a joke! That woman has been through enough! (Kinda like my new lady friend…).
  • It may not be slander that I turned into a sailor, but I don’t appreciate the insinuation. I’m a “space sailor” (astronaut). Get it right!
  • It’s pronounced, “Soo-day-kus.”
  • You can’t call me “Jimbo,” Marchand!
  • You’re still wrong, Nate. It’s New Jersey. (link)
  • I’ve actually sketched my projected robot. I’d post it here, but I already dealt with Michael Hamilton stealing my annotated Godzilla Compendium.
  • There are reasons my age is top secret…so I can’t talk about them even if I wanted to…which I don’t.
  • I “master” myself every day…(ahem).
  • (double check inner demon name)
  • Listen, buddy…it has come to this! (Whatever “this” is!)
  • You promoted the wrong upcoming film and episode, Marchand! (But I didn’t correct you…oops…).
  • I have a case pending with Raymund, too…because reasons. It’s since been settled out of court.
  • Playing guitar live in studio. Impressive, Robert.
  • Never underestimate us adult Kennys. We’re a wily and resourceful bunch. You should’ve saw what we did during our last reunion on the Island during the “Year of Gamera.”

Here’s all of Nate’s research on this film:

Colossal NotesDownload

I’m slowly catching up. I’m in the homestretch now! Slowly but surely the Gamera wins tehr ace!

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Jimmy’s Notes on Bonus Episode 13 – I Hate ‘Pacific Rim: Uprising,’ Change My Mind | Ft. Jack ‘GMan’ Hudgens

Published May 9, 2023

This bonus episode was an interesting one. Nate has been outspoken with his disdain for Uprising for a long time. He even trashed it on a GFEST panel before coming to the Island. Personally, I’m indifferent. I prefer the gloriously beautiful mecha from the first film (plus, Gipsy Danger is a better name than Gipsy Avenger), but I can’t deny the new technology in the film intrigued me. I’m amazed those kids passed piloting school, though. But I don’t have much room to talk because I couldn’t cut in Jaeger school. I guess surviving the infamous War in Space makes your brain drift incompatible.

Anyway, I jotted down a few notes from the “debate.” Here they are:

  • In my defense, Nate was certain in his wrongness about Amara and Newt. It was funny to watch him embarrass himself.
  • I did fight Jack once…I don’t want to talk about it.
  • The Bandai Mandates are a good band.
  • The Jaeger with the whip was Guardian Bravo.
  • The Mysterians perhaps makes Jimmy too happy…I’m not at liberty to say why.
  • Obsidian Fury’s original name, Black Mariah, is the name of a Marvel Comics character. Interesting, “Black Maria” is the name of a character in the popular manga One Piece.
  • I’m all for getting Nate stoned. It’d be our highest-rated and most downloaded episode ever of all time.

Nate didn’t have a bunch of research for this episode since he wanted Jack to carry most of it, but here’s what he had.

S3B14-Pacific-Rim-Uprising-NotesDownload

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Jimmy’s Notes on Episode 71: ‘Invasion of Astro-Monster’ | Ft. The Dapper Man

Published May 9, 2023

After dealing a crazy half-Scotsman for months, a crazy Irishman was easy. And a welcome change. All that to say, Kevin was the cherry on top of what was a favorite episode for me. No surprise, right? Invasion of Astro-Monster (aka the superior title, Monster Zero) features the man who trained me (Glen) played by my man-crush/spirit animal (Nick Adams). Not to mention my real crush (Kumi Mizuno). It’s why when I heard that a lost Xilien saucer was discovered, I requested that it be brought to my garage for examination. Let’s just say I found some…interesting things in it. I’m still preparing a report on my discoveries. At least I was before I was sent to jail!

Anyway, I wrote more notes for this episode (naturally) than I had for the last few. These were:

  • I do have a dirty mouth—I can out-cuss any Irishman!
  • I normally nitpick the guest’s speech flubs—but Kevin is Irish, so I lost track.
  • I approve of the long segment on my man-crush and real crush. I’d almost start a whole podcast about them…but I need a new microphone. I don’t want to repeat an infamous bonus episode.
  • I don’t appreciate Kevin’s tone—I’m not a robot! I just may love a robot…maybe…. She assures me she was just connected to a machine for a while.
  • I call everyone “stinkin’ rats.” Because man-crush.
  • I’ve built up an immunity to the Lady Guard noise. But that’s mostly because I’m an engineer by trade and human.
  • Fun fact: Tetsuo was able to sell the Lady Guard to Bandai, and I had one as a kid. And yes, I did use it to annoy my parents. Sadly, the toy didn’t catch on. No “Bandai mandate” could help that one.
  • I went to Nessie’s Brasserie once. I drank too much and did the shie dance on the bar top.
  • “Plan 9 from Planet X.” I like the sound of that.
  • Keiko Sawai wasn’t in the next Godzilla film (Ebirah, Horror of the Deep), but she did play alongside my man-crush the year before in Frankestein Conquers the World.
  • Good job catching that note about Robbie the Robot. I got an e-mail from him saying he appreciated that.
  • I loved Watangi and the Fabulous Empire of Monsters back in the ‘70s! They’re on a reunion tour right now. They should play a show on the Island—especially when Kaiju Kim visits. 😉
  • I’m still not sure you know how to do your job, Nate. Especially the new one.
  • I recorded a scream for a Lady Guard mark 2. Lost my voice for three days.

And now for Nate’s complete research document:

S3E71-Invasion-of-Astro-Monster-notesDownload

With this, I’m in the homestretch for catching up on my blogs! Stay tuned for more!

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Jimmy’s Notes on Episode 70: The Drifters vs. ‘Pacific Rim’

Published May 9, 2023

We had yet another semi-chaotic episode. That’s what happens when you have multiple guests on the show for as huge a film as Pacific Rim (episode 70). I was surprisingly silent because I was taking notes and enjoying the conversation. What can I say? The Drifters are some of my favorite guests we’ve featured. So, here are my notes:

  • My opinions on Nate’s promotion…are not safe for public consumption.
  • Reb is a queen who slays. I don’t normally like using that phrase, but for her, I’ll make an exception.
  • I WILL rant about that Bouncing Betty! Reb’s design is excellent. It’s rare that such a large number of influences could be combined into one machine without looking like an ugly mess. The Pan-Pacific Defense Corps should definitely hire her for future designs to combat the Kaiju menace. While I will say Vulcan cannons are a classic and a standard mecha armament, additional weapons would improve the design. Overall, it’s not as beautiful as Gipsy Danger (because, yes, I’d marry that robot, if it was a woman—although, probably not now), but it’s a piece of work in the best possible way.
  • I was remarkably silent for reasons I’ve already outlined above.
  • You caught it, Nate, because I trained you well. And no, J.R., you will hear more from me!
  • #CancelTheApocalypse
  • I knew how to say it…whatever it was. It’d been too long since that broadcast.
  • Those “Yes, quites” did concern me.
  • I want what J.R. has…whatever that is.
  • It’s not a rhesus monkey but a rhesus macaque, which has six to nine subspecies native to South, Central, and Southeast Asia. You can read more about them on Wikipedia. Here’s a link.
  • At least I don’t read comics all day at work like J.R.! I prefer technical manuals.
  • I had some Clonaid once. I don’t want to talk about it. It’d make Nate’s “transporter accident” look like a traffic ticket.
  • The answer to which U.S. states have anti-cloning laws is a bit more multifaceted than I expected. Let me explain:
    • Federal law doesn’t prohibit human cloning. (Don’t tell Cameron Winter).
    • Eight states prohibit cloning for any reason: Arizona, Arkansas, Nate’s home state of Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Virginia.
    • Four states prohibit state funding of human cloning for any reason: Arizona, Indiana, Michigan, Louisiana.
    • Ten states have “clone and kill” laws, which prevent clones embryo implantation for childbirth but allow these embryos to be destroyed (California, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, Rhode Island).
    • Two states include “human cloning” as a practice health professionals can’t be force to participate in because of healthcare rights of conscience laws (Idaho and Louisiana).
  • Watch your mouth, J.R.! I take slander about my SCIENCE very seriously! I do not engage in cloning experiments…as far as you know….

Here’s Nate’s complete research document for your reading and studying pleasure:

S3E70-Pacific-Rim-NotesDownload

There’s more blogs where this came from! (Namely, Monster Island’s detention center).

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