For once, Mr. LeMay came on the show and we didn’t get into a flame war. But maybe that’s why he left early: he knew he couldn’t win. Regardless, I only took a few notes during this episode, and most of them had to do with Neil Riebe. Nate is right in saying Neil’s been on so much, he may as well be his new co-host. Him or Danny DiManna. Nate, we need to talk about letting other members of your Tourist roster on the show more often! Anyway, for Episode 91: ‘All Monsters Attack’ (aka Godzilla’s Revenge), I wrote:
- “Traveling intrepid producer.” That has a nice ring to it. I’ll be updating my business cards immediately!
- Ryder Sound Services in Hollywood recorded the dub for AIP. It was supervised by Riley Jackson.
- I love how John bails right when Nate asks him a difficult question…about theme songs. Music is an important subject, but really?
- I checked the Classic Media DVD for the film, which is what Nate was referencing in his original notes, and Ichiro said, “But I’ll be okay by myself.”
- That was a delicious bone you threw at this “Kenny,” Nate. But yes, Masao and I are the best “Kennys” in Gamera’s history, hands down. But…
- The hell, Neil! How could you forget I’m the best “Kenny”!
- The “plant monster” in the film is officially named “Maneater” and isn’t on the Island since it’s a figment of Ichiro’s imagination. That one, anyway. Hence why Dr. Dourif didn’t appear. I’m sure he was disappointed.
- You mean Godzilla vs. Megalon is a lot like those 1970s toku TV shows, Neil.
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Next up, Nate is joined by a not-time-displaced Omni Viewer (and Snazzy Chapeau) to discuss what many would call “peak Korean Kaiju cinema” for The Monster Island World Tour, Bong Joon-Ho’s The Host. Then we enter the 1970s era of the Showa Godzilla series with the bizarre and suddenly popular Godzilla vs. Hedorah (aka Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster)—and it was the most-requested guest host episode of MIFV ever! The list was finalized to Daniel DiManna, Ben Avery, and Matt and Gratton from Giant Monster BS. Finally, with five Wednesdays in May this year, Nate will do a solo bonus episode on War of the God Monsters (aka The Flying Monster), a South Korean kaiju movie that barely qualifies for coverage because it stole its monster footage from Ultraman (among others). It’s a full month!
Until next time, remember…we shall overcome!
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