Monster Island Commentaries
Kaiju fans Travis Kirkland and Luana Saitta discuss and joke over the giant monster movies of Godzilla, King Kong, Gamera, and more! New episodes are released once a month.
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67 Godzilla/Gojira (1954) commentary track redux
01/10/2022
67 Godzilla/Gojira (1954) commentary track redux
On the final episode of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES, Travis & Luana revisit 1954's GOJIRA/GODZILLA and reminisce about the history of the podcast! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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66 King Kong (2005) commentary track (final 92 minutes only)
12/20/2021
66 King Kong (2005) commentary track (final 92 minutes only)
MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES takes one last visit to Skull Island as Travis & Luana watch the final 92 minutes of 2005's KING KONG! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the time code 01:34:00 (one hour and thirty four minutes). A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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65 Gamera: Super Monster (1980) commentary track
11/22/2021
65 Gamera: Super Monster (1980) commentary track
MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES pays one last visit to the friend of all children as Travis & Luana reminisce with 1980's GAMERA: SUPER MONSTER! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Daiei Motion Picture Company logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - The Thing (preview clip)
10/25/2021
Movie Lobby Commentaries - The Thing (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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64 Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975) commentary track
10/18/2021
64 Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975) commentary track
Halloween has descended upon MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES again as Travis & Luana are terrorized by 1975's TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Halloween music: "Windy Death" John Carpenter Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - The Simpsons Movie (preview clip)
09/20/2021
Movie Lobby Commentaries - The Simpsons Movie (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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63 Jurassic World (2015) commentary track
09/15/2021
63 Jurassic World (2015) commentary track
MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES grows from park to world as Travis & Luana walk the dinosaur with 2015's JURASSIC WORLD! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Universal Pictures logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries [email protected] Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Stop Making Sense (preview clip)
08/23/2021
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Stop Making Sense (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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Monster Island Talk - Mickey's 90th Spectacular
08/19/2021
Monster Island Talk - Mickey's 90th Spectacular
UNLOCKED! We present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Monster Island Talk. Originally premiered 11/1/19 on patreon.com/micommentaries "It's a magical MONSTER ISLAND TALK because Travis & Luana are celebrating the famous mouse's big birthday as they discuss the MICKEY'S 90TH SPECTACULAR television special! Celebrity cameos! Musical performances! Disney product placements! Kpop dancing! Sex with character mascots! And much, much more! #polyamouse"
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) commentary track
08/16/2021
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) commentary track
UNLOCKED! We present a classic episode of our spinoff podcast Movie Lobby Commentaries. Originally premiered 1/10/20 on patreon.com/micommentaries "MOVIE LOBBY COMMENTARIES has premiered! On this podcast, Travis & Luana step outside of the kaiju genre to watch & talk about their favorite non-monster movies, and they kick it off with the 1991 blockbuster TERMINATOR 2: JUDGMENT DAY! They talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger's cult of personality, the racial metaphors hidden in the movie, their favorite types of cooking shows, Tim Allen's fight against 'PC culture', and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the title card 'Mario Kassar Presents' appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro."
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Birds of Prey (preview clip)
07/26/2021
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Birds of Prey (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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62 Space Jam (1996) commentary track
07/12/2021
62 Space Jam (1996) commentary track
We zap some NBA talent to transform into MonSTAR Island Commentaries as Travis & Luana slam into 1996's SPACE JAM! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Warner Bros. logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries [email protected] Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Good Burger (preview clip)
06/21/2021
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Good Burger (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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61 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) commentary track
06/14/2021
61 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) commentary track
MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has opened the mystery box again as Travis & Luana go into quarantine with 2016's 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Paramount logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries [email protected] Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Mortal Kombat (preview clip)
05/24/2021
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Mortal Kombat (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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60 Gamera vs. Viras (1968) commentary track
05/17/2021
60 Gamera vs. Viras (1968) commentary track
MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES is back to talkin' turtle as Travis & Luana reunite with the friend of all children with 1968's GAMERA VS. VIRAS! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Daiei Motion Picture Company logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Parasite (preview clip)
04/26/2021
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Parasite (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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59 Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) commentary track
04/05/2021
59 Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) commentary track
The fight is finally here on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana join the battle with 2021’s GODZILLA VS. KONG! They talk about director Adam Wingard’s geeky influences, the issues with MonsterVerse’s human characters, which YouTuber could’ve made a cameo, the real-life dangers of Pensacola, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Warner Bros. Pictures logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Die Hard (preview clip)
03/22/2021
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Die Hard (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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58 King Kong vs. Godzilla (U.S. version, 1963) commentary track
03/15/2021
58 King Kong vs. Godzilla (U.S. version, 1963) commentary track
It’s the classic clash of the 20th century on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana witness the 1963 U.S. version of KING KONG VS. GODZILLA! They talk about why the project originated as a Frankenstein movie, the urban legend of the dual endings, how the film impacted the legacy of Godzilla, speculation on the upcoming Godzilla vs. Kong, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Universal-International logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Aladdin (preview clip)
02/22/2021
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Aladdin (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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57 Tremors (1990) commentary track
02/15/2021
57 Tremors (1990) commentary track
The ground is shaking on MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana avoid the Graboids with 1990’s TREMORS! They talk about the script’s perfect construction, the superstars that make up the cast, why the View Askewniverse might be Hell, the intricacies of Sesame Street, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Universal logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Predator (preview clip)
01/25/2021
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Predator (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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56 Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) commentary track
01/18/2021
56 Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) commentary track
Season five of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has arrived, and Travis & Luana start the new year with 2004's GODZILLA: FINAL WARS! They talk about the career of director Ryuhei Kitamura, the pop punk scene of the 2000s, live action adaptations of Dr. Seuss stories, and more! Plus, they sing a lot! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the Toho Scope logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Star Wars (preview clip)
12/21/2020
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Star Wars (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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55 Underwater (2020) commentary track
12/14/2020
55 Underwater (2020) commentary track
The season finale of MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES has arrived, and Travis & Luana finish the year 2020 with UNDERWATER! They talk about the movie’s Lovecraftian elements, the stardom of Kristen Stewart, why cis-hetero storylines don’t have to standard, and more! Plus, we look back at our past year of podcasting! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the 20th Century Fox logo appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at patreon.com/micommentaries twitter.com/MICommentaries facebook.com/monstercommentaries Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Pee-wee's Big Adventure (preview clip)
11/23/2020
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Pee-wee's Big Adventure (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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54 Starship Troopers (1997) commentary track
11/16/2020
54 Starship Troopers (1997) commentary track
Service guarantees citizenship on MOVIE LOBBY COMMENTARIES as Travis & Luana go bug-hunting with 1997's STARSHIP TROOPERS! They talk about the film's satire on fascism, the problem with Showgirls, why modern movie scores are bland, the Tommy Lee/Pamela Anderson tape, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the title card "Buena Vista International" appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Theme song by Pangolin (https://spoti.fi/2F6ll5L) Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis (http://andrewoellis.com) Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders
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Movie Lobby Commentaries - Seed of Chucky (preview clip)
10/26/2020
Movie Lobby Commentaries - Seed of Chucky (preview clip)
We present a clip from Movie Lobby Commentaries, our spinoff podcast where we step outside of the kaiju genre & talk about our favorite non-monster movies! You can listen to the full episode & receive great bonus content at patreon.com/micommentaries
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53 One Million Years B.C. (1966) commentary track
10/19/2020
53 One Million Years B.C. (1966) commentary track
Halloween has descended upon MONSTER ISLAND COMMENTARIES once again as Travis & Luana go prehistoric with 1966’s ONE MILLION YEARS BC! They talk about the history of stop-motion master Ray Harryhausen, Raquel Welch’s perfect cavewoman hair, the unsexy nature of catfights, violent Donald Duck cartoons, and more! NOTE: To sync this commentary with the movie, pause the movie at the beginning when the title card “Associated British-Pathe Limited Presents” appears on-screen. A countdown to press the play button is included in the commentary's intro. Listen to our new spinoff Movie Lobby Commentaries (and get cool perks) at Theme song by Pangolin () Logo artwork by Andrew O. Ellis () Outro music: “Way Back Home” The Crusaders Halloween intro/outro music: “Windy Death” John Carpenter
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