YHS on Monster Island - Godzilla, Kaiju, & Tokusatsu!

In a world as vast as the kaiju genre, there needs to be a podcast that can tackle all things giant monster - from film to fandom, television to toys, Godzilla to Gamera. That podcast is YHS on Monster Island! From the world of Yes Have Some comes a new show dedicated to the spectacle and madness of the kaiju genre; one as fun as a trip to World Children's Land and as informative as a Dr. Yamane lecture. Piloting this ship will be "The Tattooed Titan of Tokusatsu" and YHS co-founder, Jacob Walsh, and the "Mayor of Toku Toy Town" and acclaimed sci-fi author, Jay Key.

WARLORDS OF ATLANTIS Review - So Many Monsters! Sofubi & Toy News!
Jun 12, 2025 – 01:30:23
Our Favorite Original Kaiju Toys Right Now! + Jake's Gigantic Pickup + Kaiju Toy News!
May 29, 2025 – 01:47:38
Birth of Ultraman Stage Show + Kaiju Toy News Galore!
May 15, 2025 – 01:28:35
Monster Island returns from Japan! Epic Godzilla & Ultraman Toy & Sofubi Haul! Vinyl Toys Galore!
May 1, 2025 – 02:48:34
Kaiju Toy News - Bullmark at My First Ultraman, Enka Vinyl, X-Plus, & More! Plus, Kaiju Pickups!
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:50:35
Top 5 Things We're Excited for in Japan + Toy News!
Mar 27, 2025 – 01:30:35
Rebirth of Mothra 3 + The Greatest Kaiju Toy Haul in YHS on Monster Island History
Mar 14, 2025 – 01:43:35
Godzilla & Kaiju Toy News - Mondo, Marusan, X-Plus, Strange Gallery, Bullmark, & More!
Feb 27, 2025 – 00:56:53
Rebirth of Mothra 2 + Wonder Festival Kaiju Toy News + Pick Ups
Feb 13, 2025 – 01:11:56
MONSTER ISLAND LIVE: Rebirth of Mothra (1996) Review + Kaiju Toy News + Geoffrey's Award Nominees
Jan 30, 2025 – 01:23:16
Varan (1958) Review + Super Festival 90 + So Much Toy News!
Jan 16, 2025 – 01:10:15
The Super Inframan (1975) + Kaiju Toy News + Toy Pickups!
Jan 2, 2025 – 01:00:54
HOLIDAY WISHLIST 4 - Our Most Sought After Kaiju Toys & Collectibles
Dec 19, 2024 – 01:43:16
Why Gigan is the Best - The Many Faces of Gigan / Fun Facts
Dec 5, 2024 – 01:28:39
DesignerCon 2024 Recap - Sofubi & Kaiju Toy Pickups!
Nov 21, 2024 – 01:25:48
Godzilla Day 2024 Recap - Short Film, Toy Releases, & More!
Nov 7, 2024 – 01:13:06
Godzilla Day Short Trailer Thoughts + New York Comic-Con + Toys News from X-Plus, Marusan, etc.
Oct 28, 2024 – 01:04:32
Kaiju Toys - "Collect...Customize...or Cash Out!" + Questions By Chas!
Oct 17, 2024 – 01:30:52
Gappa: The Triphibian Monster Discussion + Super Festival 89 Highlights + StarMonkeyGo! + Kaiju Toy News!
Oct 3, 2024 – 01:58:03
Neo Ultra Q (2013) Review + Toy News from Marusan, Bullmark, X-Plus, & More!
Sep 19, 2024 – 01:14:17
Kaiju & Godzilla Toys Mid-Year Report / Who's Trending Up? Down?
Sep 5, 2024 – 01:26:46
Kaiju Go! 2024 Recap + Huge Toy Haul (Max Toy, Marmit, Marusan, etc.)
Aug 22, 2024 – 01:27:40
Jay's Toy Haul - Marmit, Sunguts, Masudaya, etc.
Aug 15, 2024 – 00:34:08
San Diego Comic-Con vs. Wonder Festival - Reveals, Exclusives, and More!
Aug 1, 2024 – 01:20:01
G-FEST 2024 Review: Tales from Toku Toy Town w/ Ryan Wilhelm
Jul 19, 2024 – 01:06:26
Netflix's Ultraman: Rising (2024) Review
Jul 5, 2024 – 01:21:28
Death Kappa (2010): Pretty Fly for a Yokai? + Kaiju Go! Event Exclusive Toy Reveal!
Jun 20, 2024 – 01:13:00
Monster Seafood Wars (2020) - It's Jumbo Cook's World... (with Ryan Wilhelm)
Jun 7, 2024 – 01:39:33
Revisiting the GODZILLA ANIME TRILOGY
May 30, 2024 – 01:33:28
Super Festival 88 and NeoPlayerOne "My First One" Review + Hobby Round 30 Preview & Tons of Toy Releases
May 9, 2024 – 01:20:29
Jakes Takes the YHS on Monster Island KAIJU PERSONALITY QUIZ
Apr 25, 2024 – 01:01:56
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Reaction & Review + Top 10 Things Jake Would Buy at the Thai Toy Expo
Apr 11, 2024 – 01:21:52
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Hype, Tons of Toy/Sofubi News, & Big Toy Pickups!
Mar 29, 2024 – 01:15:56
Top 10 Underrated Performances in the Godzilla Franchise
Mar 21, 2024 – 00:34:52
The Magic Serpent (1966) Review + Toy Pick-Ups!
Mar 7, 2024 – 00:47:33
Who "Won" Wonder Fest?
Feb 22, 2024 – 01:19:37
What are the Top 10 Godzilla Scenes?
Feb 8, 2024 – 01:36:53
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Review + Godzilla & Oscar Talk?
Jan 25, 2024 – 01:00:52
The Whale God (1962) Review + Super Festival 87 Reveals
Jan 11, 2024 – 01:30:53
Holiday Wishlist 3 - Our Top 10 Most Desired Kaiju Toys!
Dec 21, 2023 – 01:41:28
Shin Kamen Rider Review w/ Ryan Wilhelm (BONUS EPISODE)
Dec 11, 2023 – 01:06:36
Godzilla Minus One Review
Dec 9, 2023 – 01:25:37
Reviewing Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Episodes 1-3) & Tsuburaya Con 2023 Preview
Nov 23, 2023 – 01:30:05
Godzilla Day 2023 Recap - Short Films Review, Toy Exclusives, Minus One News, Monarch Opening Scene, & More!
Nov 10, 2023 – 01:28:46
Trailers, Teasers, & Toys (Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Godzilla vs. Megalon 2023, Ultraman Rising, Hoshi 35, & More!)
Oct 18, 2023 – 01:19:59
Toy Festivals Talk - Super Festival 86, Hobby Round 29, & Taipei Toy Fest
Oct 13, 2023 – 00:47:47
Space Linoleum: Attack Peter Invades YHS on Monster Island
Sep 28, 2023 – 01:17:22
Turtles, Trailers, & Toys (A Review of Gamera: Rebirth)
Sep 14, 2023 – 01:13:45
Kaiju Go! Recap + Kaiju News (US Godzilla Store Site, Jet Jaguar Returns, and more!)
Sep 1, 2023 – 00:54:30
The Ministry of Silly Kaiju Toys
Aug 17, 2023 – 01:13:26

Recent Reviews

Brucej92

Love it

Great kaiju podcast
shape612

A great listen when I can’t watch.

I mostly watch the show on YouTube but love having iTunes as an option. Recently growing tired of listening to other podcasts, so I’ve restarted Monster Island at episode 1 in audio form. Definitely digging rediscovering the older episodes. Jake and Jay feel like two old friends you haven’t seen in a while telling you about their new toy pick ups, movies or shows they have watched. They’ve helped reawaken and strengthen my interest in Kaiju films and toys. Thanks fellas. Keep doing em, I’ll keep listening.
underwaterjagurar855

Anguirus

This is a good podcast and can you guys please make an episode about Anguirus.
poskeability

The sacred beast of the apocalypse

Being a fan of everything Godzilla, this show slaps! Also, Gamera is a very underrated Kaiju. Keep up the fine work!
Godzillarama

Great podcast!

Love it! They know monsters and they know how to have fun!
Gojiboy

Wonderful kaiju podcast

I’ve held off writing a review until I’d heard a bunch of episodes but now I’m confident to say this is my favorite Kaiju-centric podcast. It hits the sweet spot of balancing movie and entertainment with collecting, which speaks to how I express my fandom. Well done gentlemen!
HDS Tulsa

Wow. A Kaiju Show that Actually Likes Kaiju Stuff

I discovered this show recently and have been a huge fan. I love the energy. I hate how all of the other kaiju shows just talk about movies. Blah Blah Blah. Over it. This one talks movies, toy collecting (I guess that's their parent show?), and weird what if type conversations.
Bootshoe27

Super fun and deeper Kaiju than thought

This is a fun podcast that explores Kaiju more than expected. I didn’t really the deep history of monster movies. Great listen!
Misfits1011

One of the best kaiju shows out there.

As a long time listener of YHS I was thrilled when they announced Jake would be hosting a spin off show with Jay Key about Godzilla and friends. Every episode is packed with interesting facts about the topic at hand. And Jay’s intros for Jake just keep getting better. Both these guys really have a deep love and appreciation for this stuff. I never miss a show. Keep doing the lord’s ( of the monsters that is) work.
Hamilton_54

I would Matango with this guys anytime.

This podcast is fantastic and the hosts are great too. If I had any cash left after spending it at TokuToyTown.com, I’d have a beer with Jay and Jake while we nerd out over the latest holy grail acquisition. Any and every fan of kaiju monster movies should listen to this podcast. Having two likable hosts is just a bonus. Michael Kaiju Ramen
Alec@cras

Love this show

These guys are some of the best people; knowledgeable, funny, intelligent, and I love this show. Jake+Jay 4ever. Seriously though, it’s like a Kaiju class in Colossal kickassery.
maxcooljazz

If you’re interested in kaiju, listen to these dudes!

This is a great podcast, man. It is hosted by two dudes who you can tell truly love the genre, are knowledgeable, and are having a good time. 🤙🏽
Bring Back WCW

They know their kaiju!

Fun, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable! Really enjoy this expansion from the YHS Mothership...keep it up!