King Kong vs. Godzilla - "The Most Colossal Conflict the Screen Has Ever Known" by Thom Shubilla

Surprise! Author Thom Shubilla swings by camp to discuss his new book! It details the colossal production of King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), the involvement of Ishiro Honda, Tsuburaya, Forrest J. Ackerman, and Linda Miller (who worked with Honda on King Kong Escapes) and more. Full of insight, it's a love letter to both Kong and Godzilla - the most colossal beasts the world has ever known. Talk about famous monsters of film land!Plus, we ask Thom's opinions on everything from King Kong (1976) to Godzilla (1998). We can't thank him enough for his work, time, and fandom.And thank YOU for joining this special episode! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at [email protected], or leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠(612) 470-2612⁠⁠⁠.We'll see you next time for Blacula (1972) with guest host, Shawn Pryor! TRAILERS AND CLIPS King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962); Bell, Book and Candle (1958); Ganja & Hess (1973); Blackenstein (1973); Godzilla (1985); King Kong (1976); Godzilla (1998); King Kong Escapes (1967); Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965); The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies!!? (1964)SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORSSubstack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plays by Vincent S. Hannam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zack Linder & the Zack Pack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classic Horror Film Board - Rondo Award Nominating!Documentary about animator Drew FriedmanKing Kong vs. Godzilla - buy the book here!Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. King Kong vs. Godzilla - "The Most Colossal Conflict the Screen Has Ever Known" by Thom Shubilla. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.