YHS on Monster Island returns to review the recently acquired South Korean film, Space Monster Wangmagwi …and it’s a doozy! Not only do we get a creepy monster (and not in the horror film “creepy” way), we witness the kaiju genre’s first inner ear canal urination scene, terrible paper mâché monster feet, and the very best in retro sci-fi costuming! Can Jay’s compliment sandwich do enough to salvage Wangmagwi’s reputation or will Jake toss it back into the lost and (not) found drawer in the Korea...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min
With Jake vacationing in Seatopia, Jay has invited kaiju expert and toy collector extraordinaire, Ryan Wilhelm of Dallas Vintage Toys, to the island to discuss the recently released Gamera: Rebirth trailer, new pre-orders and releases from Mondo, Titanic Creations, Bandai, Marusan, Bullmark, and more, plus show off some really rockin' kaiju collectible pick-ups! It's a special LIVE edition of YHS on Monster Island!
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 20 min
YHS on Monster Island returns and takes a look at the polarizing 2004 entry and finale of the Millennium series, Godzilla: Final Wars ...and what better way to do that than have "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh reveal his Top 10 kaiju designs (or, more accurately, re-designs)? Our host minces no words as he discusses what went right, wrong...and very wrong...with the likes of Keizer Ghidorah, Anguirus, Monster X, and the entire Final Wars kaiju roster. On top of reviewing the film, ...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 18 min
"The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and Jay Key return for a discussion that includes rainbow death rays, early contenders for 2023 toy line of the year, secret Kong prequels, and a recap of the Geoffrey Awards! Please like, subscribe, and leave a positive review...every little bit helps! Twitter: @YHSMonsterPod Instagram: @jacobzilla & @tokutoytown
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min
What if the “Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh was the head honcho at Toho Studios and was tasked with bringing back the most insane and outlandish cancelled Godzilla film concepts…what would he do? You don’t have to ask “what if” because, in this episode of YHS on Monster Island, Jacob does just that! Co-host, Jay Key, forces Jake to turn five of the episodes into a feature film, anime series, comic/manga, YouTube series, and short film – in the first (and only) ever game of M.A.C.Y.S.! ...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 19 min
We're back! The duo of daikaiju devotees return for a jam-packed show, headlined by the review of Shin Ultraman ! Do the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" and the "Mayor of Toku Toy Town" like the Higuchi-Anno version of the most famous henshin hero of them all? Or are there too many nits to be picked to call it a triumph? Find out on this episode of YHS on Monster Island ! But that's not all! The guys go over highlights from Super Festival Extra Volume 6 , discuss the recent Godziban news related t...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 29 min
As we close the books on 2022, our dynamic duo of daikaiju devotees - " The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu " Jacob Walsh and " The Mayor of Toku Toy Town " Jay Key - recap what stood out in the year when it comes to kaiju toys, film, and fandom. Both hosts discuss their favorite moments, YHS on Monster Island episodes, and film reviews - and, most importantly, their favorite toy and collectible pick-ups! It's a fun way to cap off another great year in the world of giant monsters! YHS on Monster Isl...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 8 min
The Holiday Wishlist is back! After recapping last year's Top 10 list - and what they were able to pick up in 2022, the dynamic daikaiju duo reveals their updated "must have" lists of kaiju collectibles, Godzilla toys, and sofubi! From Marusan to Marmit, TOYGRAPh to Trendmasters, it's a fun ride down the ultimate toy dream list! Twitter: @YHSMonsterPod Instagram: @TokuToyTown / @Jacobzilla #sofubi #kaiju #godzilla #tokusatsu #toycollecting...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Our duo of daikaiju devotees, "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and "The Mayor of Toku Toy Town" Jay Key, return to bash the 1957 Toho sci-fi classic, The Mysterians , with a hatred not seen since War of the God Monsters . Maybe they just don't share that same love of primary colors, large underwear, and repetitive explosions? But, in an effort to save the episode, the tandem go through Jay's DesignerCon Top 10 and highlight the efforts from some of our favorites: Rocom Toys , Max To...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Our intrepid duo of daikiaju devotees look back at Godzilla Day 2022 and discuss the huge announcement of a new Toho Godzilla film , review both the Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex and F est Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks short films, and much, much more! Aside from Godzilla Day , the hosts talk about recent releases from Super Festival Extra Vol. 5 , their excitement for DesignerCon , and some really toy drops from X-Plus , Marusan , Medicom Toy , and more. Oh yeah, Netflix also surprised the entire kaiju co...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Yes, we are the idiots that podcasted the night BEFORE Godzilla Day - so you don't get to hear us freak out over the BIG news or even a majority of the releases! But, fear not, we will be back to dive deep into all of the goings on around November 3rd during our next installment. But what do we talk about then? How about Jake's introduction to Kamen Rider (1971) - his thoughts on human bats, scarves, Rider Kicks!, and cyborg babes in fishnet stockings! But no, that's not all - we discuss our ant...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 14 min
With Jake back from New York Comic-Con, the hosts discuss the big releases from Super7 - the good and the bad, plus other kaiju collectible news from Marusan and the Tsuburaya Store. In addition, our tandem updates each other on their own personal state of collecting..is Jake getting ride of his NECA Godzilla collection? Is Jay giving up on Mezco? Where do they stand with X-Plus? Does Jay have room for any more sofubi? Also, Jay shares his three big pick-ups including a new "top 5" piece of sofu...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 18 min
With the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh at NYCC this week, there won't be a traditional YHS on Monster Island show...however, Jay Key has continued his rankings of Ultra series episodes; this time, tackling Ultraseven! What episodes of Dan Moroboshi and the Ultra Guard will crack the Top 10? Which episodes will be left out? Can famed ultra seijin and kaiju like Eleking, King Joe, Dinosaur Tank, and Metron make the cut? Remember, this list is for starting debates...not ending them! Enj...
Oct 08, 2022•19 min
Our hosts are joined by Yes Have Some Podcast's Abigail Gardner to discuss the 1961 Toho classic, Mothra . In addition, the crew touches on the recently released teaser of Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex , the proverbial gauntlet being thrown down by the All Monsters Attack Convention directly at G-Fest, some exciting new reveals from Super Festival Extra Volume 4, and a long list of weekly pick-ups! Check it out! #godzilla #mothra #kaiju #tokusatsu...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 45 min
The intrepid duo of daikaiju devotees, Jacob Walsh and Jay Key, return with another episode of YHS on Monster Island. In this release, Jay gives Jake a litany of possible antagonists for the upcoming Godzilla vs. Kong 2 - and the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" tells us why they would or wouldn't make sense. Let's hope Legendary is listening! In addition, the tandem review the 2009 short, Geharha, the Dark and Long-haired Monster, and go over recent kaiju toy news and weekly pick-ups! Enjoy!...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min
On this episode of YHS on Monster Island, the intrepid duo of daikaiju devotees, "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu", Jacob Walsh and sidekick, Jay Key, dive into the 1953 cinematic triumph - The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms. The conversation covers everything from the Rhedosaurus' claim as the "first kaiju", the timely usage of Ra Bradbury's "The Fog Horn", the film's importance in the kaiju genre, as well as a handful of tangents ranging from Bradbury's " A Sound of Thunder" to the charming nature ...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 21 min
It's not fair that Godzilla vs. Gigan gets ALL of the 50th anniversary love! There was another little Toho project that came out in 1972 - a co-production with Tsuburaya - that deserves some respect: Daigoro vs. Goliath! Okay, maybe deserving respect might be too much for this film - but hey, it...uh...exists. And "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and his co-conspirator, Jay Key, are here to discuss this oft forgotten kaiju gem. From monster-sized toilets to excessive alcohol consump...
Aug 13, 2022•55 min
It’s G-Fest versus San Diego Comic-Con. Monsters in the Midwest versus SoCal Kaiju. G-Fans versus sun tans. Our hosts discuss their recent trips to these beloved events and compare notes on all facets of the convention experience. “The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh headed westward to try and tackle the biggest beast in the battle, the mecca of media news and the pinnacle of pop culture and celebrity – San Diego Comic-Con. He talks about his experience as press and thoughts on all of t...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 43 min
YHS on Monster Island is honored to have a special interview with kaiju art royalty, the incomparable Attack Peter! Peter shares details on his rise to stardom, from his unique linoleum block printing style to his relationships with Toho and Mondo, to his exciting Kickstarter around his popular Takoro character. You can't say enough good things about Peter - and he is truly representing the kaiju community on the grand scale! Link to his upcoming Kickstarter: https://www.skybound.com/attack-pete...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 44 min
In a YHS on Monster Island first, the intrepid duo of daikaiju devotees, Jacob Walsh and Jay Key, have assembled a veritable pantheon of kaiju and tokusatsu experts to help them determine the winner of the Showa-Down Spectacular! Thirty-two of the biggest and baddest giant monsters from the Showa era – from Godzilla to Gamera, King Kong to Red King – are pitted in a winner-take-all tournament; the outcomes determined by our hosts and their roster of heavy-hitting prognosticators from all corners...
Jul 01, 2022•2 hr 43 min
Question : What do Takashi Miike, Valley of Gwangi, and Ted Lasso have in common? Answer : They all managed to be brought up in this week’s episode of YHS of Monster Island. “The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh and “The Mayor of Toku Toy Town” Jay Key somehow talk about a lot and about nothing at the same time as they navigate through topics ranging from their current feelings and anticipation for the three upcoming Monsterverse projects, recent releases from Super 7, X-Plus, and Passio...
Jun 09, 2022•2 hr 1 min
YHS on Monster Island's "Mayor of Toku Toy Town", Jay Key , takes a look back at 1966's Ultraman and gives us his top ten list. We know people love to rank things - and this list will surely start more arguments than it will end - but that's okay! Let us know what your favorite Ultraman episodes are - and where you think we went wrong! Twitter - @YHSMonsterPod Instagram - @JacobZilla / @TokuToyTown YHS on Monster Island is a bi-weekly podcast that reviews all things kaiju - from films to fandom,...
May 27, 2022•20 min
Following up on their review of Frankenstein Conquers the World , your favorite kaiju hosts return to discuss its kinda, sorta, quasi-, pseudo-spiritual sequel - The War of the Gargantuas . It's a rip-roarin' rampage through this rubber-suited monster flick - a journey that leads you to maser cannons, tons of atmospheric lighting, a songstress that hasn't quite perfected her craft, Brad Pitt's origin story, and lots of Russ Tamblyn. On top of the film conversation, Jake and Jay highlight some of...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Frankenstein Conquers the World ! But does he really? On this episode of YHS on Monster Island, “The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh and Jay Key take a swing at the 1965 Toho release, Frankenstein Conquers the World . It has all of the makings of a golden era classic – Honda directing, Tsuburaya doing his thang, an Ifukube score, and cast chock full o’ regulars like Kumi Mizuno, Yoshia Tsuchiya, Tadao Takashima, and Takashi Shimura, and even good ol’ Nick Adams drops in to lead the way!...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Wait, what? YHS on Monster Island is celebrating one year of giving us kaiju fans everything we ever wanted - from the "spine gap" to "kaiju on the side", from damning Godzilla vs. Megaguirus to the 7th lair of bad movie Hades to defending the misunderstood cinematic achievements that are Ebirah, Horror of the Deep and Yamato Takeru. Yes, we made it one whole friggin' year! And how do the "Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and "Mayor of Toku Toy Town" Jay Key celebrate? They watch Godzill...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 26 min
The YHS on Monster Island crew is back and cover a host of topics ranging from the passing of the iconic Akira Takarada to breaking news from Legendary's MonsterVerse to Super7 Ultimates being revealed to toy show experiences at Toylanta (Atlanta, GA) and Retro Expo (Plano, TX). It's a fun ride...so "mind the spine gap" and let's talk kaiju!
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Happy 50th, Gigan! The intrepid hosts of YHS on Monster Island go back to 1972 and tackle a film that brings us everything that we need - corn-on-the-cob, cockroaches, rock climbing fatalities, action tapes, and World Children's Land! Yes, of course, they are talking Godzilla vs. Gigan - but do they love this blood-splashing live action manga? Or are they overcome with the onslaught of stock footage and talking kaiju? Tune in to find out! But it's not all gabbing about Gigan...Jake and Jay cover...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 36 min
It's another YHS on Monster Island - but this one is missing our fearless leader, "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh. However, don't fret, because Jay is given a mic and no rules! "The Mayor of Toku Toy Town" waxes poetic about topics ranging from The Legend of Firefly Marsh to Ultraman '66 to Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah. He also revisits the Geoffrey Awards and the winner of the Kaiju Toy Line of the Year - Marusan 350. Lastly, Jay tackles (or tries to) why the kaiju community lacks r...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Your intrepid hosts of YHS on Monster Island take you on a trip from Wonderfest to Lobsterfest as they review the recent toy reveals from Wonderfest 2022 in Japan and have a fun discussion around why everyone shouldn’t hate on Ebirah, Horror of the Deep ( aka Godzilla vs. The Sea Monsters) so much! “The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu” Jacob Walsh and the “Mayor of Toku Toy Town” Jay Key are pretty passionate in their appreciation of Ebirah – and throw out some hot takes that are sure to start some ...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 39 min
This episode of YHS on Monster Island is brought to you by the letter "X". "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" Jacob Walsh and his sidekick, Jay Key , tackle not one - but two- kaiju flicks from Shochiku: 1967's The X from Outer Space and 2008's follow-up, Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit . If you aren't already familiar with these films - hold on tight - because they offer a little bit of everything, from truly original kaiju design to moon dancing to famous cameos to Kim Jong-Il. Mos...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 32 min
