Best Jasher Drake Podcasts (2025)

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The Host (2006) 1:27:02

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4d ago1:27:02

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Monsters are real. We’re watching Bong Joon Ho’s cult classic monster movie, The Host! But more importantly… the Summer of Mykah is in full swing, and he’s been watching some absolute bangers. Let's talk about it. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:12:11) What we’re watching (00:27:01) The Host (01:04:56) Movie trivia (01:09:04) Final thoughts & ratin…

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The Abyss (1989) ft. The Final Draft 1:44:55

22d ago1:44:55

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A place on earth more awesome than anywhere in space. Four of the world's biggest James Cameron fanboys are diving into The Abyss, his cult classic sci-fi flick that’s literally impossible to stream anywhere at all. Pack your swimsuit because it’s gonna be a wet one! Listen to more of ⁠The Final Draft⁠, check out ⁠HELIX⁠, and follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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Jaws (1975) | Autopsy of a Horror Movie 1:51:18

27d ago1:51:18

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Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women. In celebration of our next theme, Beneath the Waves, we’re sharing a bonus guest spot we recorded for Autopsy of a Horror Movie earlier this year. And what better way to dive in than with Steven Spielberg’s iconic, water-based nightmare that started it all… JAWS! Check out ⁠Brucker's Letterboxd⁠ and listen …

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Godzilla: Save the Earth (2004) 1:41:08

1M ago1:41:08

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It’s time to kick some serious tail! We’re taking a break from movies this week and grabbing a couple of controllers to take on what many G-Fans hail as the greatest game ever made… Godzilla: Save the Earth. Does Mykah secretly suck at video games? Can Jasher even manage to hold an hour-long conversation about anything other than film? Listen in to…

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44. Kelly Gordon - My Movie DNA 1:17:45

1M ago1:17:45

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In episode 44, Johnny talks to Auckland film and book lover Kelly Gordon. As well as working at Auckland’s Academy Cinemas - alongside previous guests Cameo England (episode #4), Gorjan Markovski (episode #21), and Stefan Moon (episode #43) - Kelly’s currently a key member of the team at Unity Books, New Zealand’s leading independent book store. Th…

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Shinkalion The Movie (2019) ft. Podzilla Wrap-up Podcast 1:35:14

2M ago1:35:14

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Shinka, Shinka Shinkalion! Podzilla catches up with Rich and Nick from the Podzilla Wrap-up Podcast to talk about Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion The Movie: The Marvelous Fast ALFA-X That Comes From the Future… AKA Hatsune Miku vs. Snow Godzilla! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:55) Meet Rich and Nick! (00:18:03) What we’re watching (00:30:54) …

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Destroy All Monsters (1968) 1:19:12

2M ago1:19:12

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The monsters are in revolt, and the world is on the brink of destruction! Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, Rodan, Anguirus, Minilla, Manda, Kumonga, Gorosaurs, Baragon, Varan… all our faves are back on the show for the first time in maybe 5 years as we revisit Destroy All Monsters. We’re probably making the exact same jokes and the exact same comme…

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43. Stefan Moon - My Movie DNA 1:58:10

3M ago1:58:10

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In episode 43, Johnny talks to Stefan Moon, the General Manager and Programmer at Auckland’s Academy Cinemas. Their chat covers a long, lengthy (and mostly spoiler-free) discussion on Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, which they put into context with PTA’s other films, they tiptoe around the Woody Allen situation and whether it’ll ev…

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Godzilla (1954) 1:14:55

3M ago1:14:55

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If we don't stop Godzilla now, what's to become of us? We’re going back to the very beginning and revisiting the movie that started it all: Ishirō Honda’s genre-defining kaiju masterpiece of subtext and symbolism, Godzilla (1954). Listen in as Jasher asks hard-hitting journalistic questions about Serizawa’s endless fish supply, Mykah celebrates a s…

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Evil Dead II (1987) 1:32:40

3M ago1:32:40

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Dead by dawn! Dead by dawn! Dead by dawn! It’s finally time to cover Jasher’s favourite movie ever: Sam Raimi’s cult classic Evil Dead II. Heaps of little guys in this one too - possessed hands, decapitated deadite heads, and an obnoxious, giggling deer bust. This one’s gonna get groovy. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:05:49) What we’re watching (0…

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Hobgoblins (1988) ft. Hamish Skelton 1:32:35

4M ago1:32:35

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Uh... excuse me sir, can I use your phone? One of our best mates, Hamish Skeleton, joins us to talk about his all-time favourite movie: Hobgoblins! This micro-budget lil’ guys flick was shot in just one week, without permits, and currently sits at #37 on IMDb’s lowest-rated movies list. Surely it can’t be that bad... right? CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welc…

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Gremlins (1984) 1:31:06

4M ago1:31:06

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Don't get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never feed him after midnight. Steven Spielberg presents: Gremlins! We’re back with another movie full of mischievous little monsters with this classic Christmas family film that also feels like a straight-up slasher at times. Jasher asks important questions about chimneys, Mykah gives some more …

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Alien (1979) 1:30:44

5M ago1:30:44

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You still don't understand what you're dealing with, do you? The perfect organism. Kaiju have had plenty of time in the Podzilla spotlight, so now it’s The Lil’ Guys’ turn. Facehuggers, chestbursters, a cat called Jonesy - ever heard of them? Mykah loses his mind over a local warrant of fitness ad, and Jasher battles his shellfish allergy as the bo…

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42. Helena Murphy-Reid (My Movie DNA) 1:37:10

5M ago1:37:10

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In episode 42, Johnny talks to actress Helena Murphy-Reid, a recent guest star on the Lucy Lawless detective series My Life Is Murder. Helena has also starred in the 2024 short film Gun Powder, and appeared in New Zealand's longest-running TV drama, Shortland Street. Their chat covers the trials and tribulations of being an up-and-coming actress in…

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The Iron Giant (1999) 1:22:10

5M ago1:22:10

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Welcome to downtown Coolsville! Population: us. Our Box Office Giants theme is going out with a bang as we cover *checks notes* a film that absolutely bombed at the box office?? But “giant” is literally in its name, so that counts for something, right? It’s Iron Giant time, baby! This ep’s a big nostalgia fest, and Mykah is way too overtired to rec…

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995) 1:26:29

5M ago1:26:29

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Go go Power Rangers! This week we’re covering Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, which was a fan-voted winner in our latest listener poll! Join us as Mykah recounts horrible childhood trauma, as Jasher seriously considers getting a John Carter-themed tattoo, and as both the boys finally come face-to-face with the morphological manifestation o…

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Superman (2025) 1:24:39

6M ago1:24:39

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Your choices, your actions, that's what makes you who you are. James Gunn's Superman is in cinemas now, and somehow it features both a giant kaiju and Ultraman himself?? Join us as we unpack our histories with DC superheroes, as Mykah spills the beans on his top-secret video game blog, and as Jasher tries to give an honest review of the brand-new B…

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41. Mahi Maïmou - My Movie DNA 1:35:57

6M ago1:35:57

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In episode 41, Johnny talks to Mahi Maïmou, one of the leading lights of the live comedy scene in Darwin, Australia. Mahi is the movie-hype gal on ABC Radio and is currently programming this year's Darwin International Film Festival. Their chat covers the gamut of Hollywood from Mae West and Bette Davis to Adam Sandler and Kermit the Frog, Mahi giv…

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Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) 1:46:04

6M ago1:46:04

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A new era is born. Life finds a way… and so does the Jurassic Park franchise. Jurassic World Rebirth is in cinemas now and is directed by Gareth Edwards (that’s right, the guy behind Godzilla 2014)! We’re bringing back our Jeff Goldblum impressions, trying to pronounce “Quetzalcoatlus,” and questioning Jonathan Bailey’s kissing advice. CHAPTERS (00…

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Ghostbusters (1984) 1:36:33

7M ago1:36:33

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Who ya gonna call? The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man finally stomps his way into the spotlight as we tackle the OG Ghostbusters for our Box Office Giants theme! Heaps of Rick Moranis talk, some wild theories about the Patterson–Gimlin film, and way too many memories shared of crossing streams. We’re so sorry. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:06:34) What…

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40. William Chen (Cinema In Context) - My Movie DNA 2:21:21

7M ago2:21:21

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In episode 40, Johnny talks to Cinema In Context co-host William Chen. A science-teacher by day, and a pop culture vigilante by night, William has a deep love for animated films, Lego and a galaxy far, far away. Their chat includes the biggest Star Wars nerd-out on My Movie DNA to date, they discuss Wes Anderson, Brad Bird and Jackie Chan, and they…

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Cloverfield (2008) 1:19:56

7M ago1:19:56

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Some thing has found us. Our new theme kicks off with the shaky-cam chaos of Cloverfield, J.J. Abrams’ Blair Witch-meets-Godzilla found footage fever dream! Listen in as we get nostalgic for flip phones, confused about vestigiality, and obsessed with 2008’s hottest trend: knuckle-walking. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:07:41) What we’re watching (…

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Tammy and the T-Rex (1994) 1:15:54

8M ago1:15:54

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He’s the coolest pet in town! This week, we’re digging through the dumpster and picking out probably the trashiest flick we’ve ever covered on the show: Tammy and the T-Rex. Tune in as Jasher risks it all for a bite of mouldy meat, Mykah shares his foolproof strat for winning a testicular standoff, and the boys both break down that final dance scen…

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39. Helen Howcroft - My Movie DNA 2:03:57

8M ago2:03:57

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In episode 39, Johnny talks to fellow record collector and movie nut Helen Howcroft. Helen lives in Christchurch, New Zealand and is a big fan of the Beastie Boys, all things that groove, and gangster movies. Their chat includes an in-depth look at the films of Martin Scorsese, David Lynch and Peter Greenaway, they discuss those weird saloon doors …

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The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) 1:36:28

8M ago1:36:28

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Do I look like the mayor of Tokyo to you? Mykah chose The Amazing Spider-Man for his Big Lizards pick because Peter Parker literally goes toe-to-toe with THE LIZARD in this one. Things are getting wild over here in Podzilla Season 5! Tune in as we rank the live-action Spider-Men, cover each other’s eyes during the make-out scenes, and mourn the tra…

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The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) 1:31:14

8M ago1:31:14

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They couldn't escape the terror - and neither will you! We're diving into the mother of all atomic monster movies: The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms! Tune in as Mykah falls in love with Lee Hunter, Jasher chows down on mouldy mammoth meat, and the boys both geek out over the legendary stop-motion creature effects of Ray Harryhausen. CHAPTERS (00:00:00)…

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Jurassic Park (1993) 1:36:49

9M ago1:36:49

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Hold onto your butts… It’s Podzilla Season 5, baby! We’re coming back from extinction to discuss Stevie Spielberg’s iconic dino flick, Jurassic Park. Tune in as we sing the theme song off-key, do our best Jeff Goldblum impressions, and choose our favorite cinematic corpses. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:00:00) Where we’ve been (00:12:46) Changes …

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38. Joe Foster - My Movie DNA 1:16:16

9M ago1:16:16

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In episode 38, Johnny talks to soundtrack nut, Aliens fan, and all-round good guy from Iowa, Joe Foster. Their chat includes a lengthy discussion on Ripley’s return to LV-426, they talk about James Horner, Ed Zwick and Michael Biehn, and they discuss whether wearing a pith helmet somehow makes you able to drink beer faster. This conversation was re…

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37. Jeremy Downing (Cinema In Context) - My Movie DNA 2:14:08

10M ago2:14:08

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In episode 37, Johnny talks to teacher and podcaster, Jeremy Downing, one third of the podcasting trio Cinema In Context. You may remember, Jeremy’s co-host Sarah Watt was a guest on a recent episode. Their chat includes a quick look at this year’s slate of Oscar nominated films, they talk about everything from J.J. Abrams’ Lost, the passion of mus…

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36. The 97th Oscars Special with Jasher Drake & Daíbhid MacCann 1:21:00

10M ago1:21:00

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It's here, the world's first Emilia Pérez fan podcast!....or maybe not... In a break from the annual tradition, joining Johnny this year on the red carpet is Podzilla & 1978podcaster Jasher Drake, who's turned up a week early at the Dolby Theatre to pounce on unsuspecting celebrities. But fear not, Johnny's usual date for the Academy Awards, the ir…

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35. Sarah Watt (Cinema In Context) - My Movie DNA 2:02:21

12M ago2:02:21

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In episode 35, Johnny talks to film critic, teacher, podcaster Sarah Watt. Sarah can currently be heard as the secret weapon of the 2024 New Zealand film Gut Instinct, providing its perfectly glorious narration. Their chat includes getting to know Ryan Gosling and Quentin Tarantino when you really want to get to know Leonardo DiCaprio and Sydney Sw…

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BONUS - James Bond Chat Part 2 of 3 - The Films of Roger Moore & Timothy Dalton - With Jasher Drake 1:12:02

12M ago1:12:02

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In this bonus episode, Johnny is again joined by his good friend and fellow podcaster Jasher Drake to talk all things James Bond. This is the second of three bonus episodes, and this conversation explores the films of Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton. Johnny and Jasher talk about the majesty of the Lotus S1 Esprit, they share their appreciation for M…

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The Thing (1982) 55:56

1y ago55:56

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Snow makes this a Christmas movie, right? Hold onto your big hat, because in this year’s holiday bonus episode, we’re chatting about one of the greatest monster movies of all time: John Carpenter’s The Thing. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:10:56) The Thing (00:37:54) Movie trivia (00:44:43) Final thoughts & ratings (00:53:29) Next episode... LINKS…

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BONUS - Gut Instinct Q&A with Doug Dillaman & Sarah Watt 35:33

1y ago35:33

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In this bonus episode, Johnny is joined by GUT INSTINCT director Doug Dillaman and the film's star Sarah Watt for a post-film Q&A. This conversation was recorded live on stage at the Hollywood Avondale in late-November of 2024. As such the audio is rough and ready, until we can persuade Peter Jackson to use his software to clean it up. GUT INSTINCT…

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BONUS - James Bond Chat Part 1 of 3 - The Films of Sean Connery & George Lazenby - With Jasher Drake 1:41:09

1y ago1:41:09

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In this bonus episode, Johnny is joined by his good friend and fellow podcaster Jasher Drake to talk all things James Bond. This is the first of three bonus episodes, and this episode explores the films of Sean Connery and George Lazenby. Johnny and Jasher talk about overused Bond cars and underused Bond gadgets, they talk about all the important t…

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Podzilla Season 4 Finale: Ask Us Anything! 2:14:19

1y ago2:14:19

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Will Podzilla ever be the same again? We’re wrapping up the season by answering questions sent in by you! Listen as Mykah recounts a traumatic incident involving paper towels and as Jasher crowns Joker 2 'the movie of the year'. Hear more from G-Force over at ⁠⁠⁠Austin Danger Podcast⁠⁠⁠. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro & Welcome (00:07:04) Episode artwor…

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The Great Yokai War: Guardians (2021) 1:36:55

1y ago1:36:55

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Do you have true courage? Podzilla’s Daiei journey comes to a close as the Yokai Monsters team up with Daimajin himself to stop some weird kaiju snail fossil monster with a bad grudge. Ask us a question or send us a message for our mailbag episode! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:04:09) Reflecting on the Daiei journey (00:16:04) The Great Yokai War…

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34. Doug Dillaman (Gut Instinct) - My Movie DNA 2:22:00

1y ago2:22:00

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In episode 34, Johnny talks to director, editor, writer and podcaster Doug Dillaman. Doug’s second feature film GUT INSTINCT is currently infecting New Zealand cinemas, fresh from its world premiere at the Terror-Fi film festival. GUT INSTINCT is a post-apocalyptic science-fiction film about an alien microbe that invades earth, presented as a publi…

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The Great Yokai War (2005) 1:13:21

1y ago1:13:21

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Those that let go of their past, have no future… Between wet thighs, crankshafts, adzuki beans, and Magic the Gathering - this is the episode that finally breaks Mykah. Join us as we discuss Takashi Miike’s The Great Yokai War! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:03:23) Battle Line & Magic the Gathering (00:12:17) The Great Yokai War (00:52:44) Movie t…

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Celebrating Godzilla Day 2024! 55:38

1y ago55:38

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Happy birthday Godzilla. We're taking a quick break from Yokai Monsters to celebrate our favourite big lizard's 70th birthday! Tune in as we talk movie announcements, video games, themed desserts, and more. ⁠Watch Godzilla Fest 5: All Monsters Showdown⁠. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:02:48) Movie marathon (00:24:59) Godzilla Fest (00:38:31) New m…

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33. Steve Skeet (Ludicrously Specific) - My Movie DNA 1:53:31

1y ago1:53:31

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In episode 33, Johnny talks to New Zealand genre-movie fan and podcaster Steve Skeet, one third of the ⁠Ludicrously Specific⁠ podcast. You may remember one of Skeet’s co-hosts Darren Waugh visited My Movie DNA all the way back in episode 18. Johnny's chat with Skeets covers a hush-hush talk about the Hollywood Avondale’s 24-Hour Movie Marathon - no…

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Yokai Monsters: Along with Ghosts (1969) 1:10:51

1y ago1:10:51

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The haunted journey along Tokaido Road! Bloody sake, loaded dice, scarily short women - but wait, where are all the Yokai? Tune in as we round out Daiei's original Yokai Monsters Trilogy with Along with Ghosts. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:05:18) megaNEWSlon (00:14:19) Along with Ghosts (00:48:12) Movie trivia (00:53:40) Final thoughts & ratings…

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Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare (1968) ft. Brucker Nourse 1:33:05

1y ago1:33:05

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Babylonian vampire vs. Japan's most bizarre monsters! Big-time horror freak Brucker Nourse is back on the show to school Mykah in movie trivia and teach the boys what’s what when it comes to vampires. Check out Brucker's Letterboxd and listen to Autopsy of a Horror Movie. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:05:57) Fave horror flicks (00:14:56) Guess th…

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Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (1988) 56:12

1y ago56:12

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We're still recovering from a 24-hour movie marathon but didn’t want to let the spooky season go to waste! Here's a special re-release of Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School, which was previously a Patreon-exclusive. Listen in as Mykah performs the infamous Scrappy rap, Jasher does terrible Dracula impressions, and we react to Godzilla's daughter makin…

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Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters (1968) 1:07:53

1y ago1:07:53

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A fantastic world, unlike anything you've ever seen. Light a candle and grip your exorcism scroll tightly because the Podzilla boys are talking about not one, not two, but 100 different Yokai monsters! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:06:18) megaNEWSlon (00:12:54) 100 Monsters (00:49:35) Movie trivia (00:53:28) Final thoughts & ratings (01:01:25) MA…

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32. Reuben Jelleyman - My Movie DNA 1:44:37

1y ago1:44:37

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In episode 32, Johnny talks to New Zealand composer and acoustician Reuben Jelleyman. Reuben popped up on Johnny's radar a couple of months back at a screening of Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner at the Hollywood Avondale, and before the film, Reuben provided a musical performance up on stage that just blew everyone away. Not surprisingly their chat cov…

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Daimajin Kanon (2010) 1:30:23

1y ago1:30:23

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Sing your heart out. Don't worry, just shout! Grab some ramen from your local noodle shop and join us as we lose our minds to the world of snoozing kaiju, prosthetic breasts, and deep inescapable pits of despair in Daimajin Kanon. Watch the whole of Daimajin Kanon or the abridged fan film. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:03:29) Daimajin Kanon (01:0…

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Wrath of Daimajin (1966) 59:33

1+ y ago59:33

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Will four boys survive an expedition to Hell's Valley? It's Wrath of Daimajin time, baby! Our big stony pal is covered in a fresh layer of snow, bald cap budget is at an all-time low and a questionable performance shows that some kids maybe shouldn't be giving acting a go. Pack some rice balls and listen in... CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:02:22)…

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Return of Daimajin (1966) 1:00:50

1+ y ago1:00:50

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A lake's raging waters are split in two and the miraculous Daimajin appears again! Stranded sipping sake in feudal Japan, the Podzilla boys still manage to find some time to try out Grok, play a bit of Battle Line, and discuss Daiei's Return of Daimajin. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:03:27) megaNEWSlon (00:14:54) Return of Daimajin (00:47:42) Tri…

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Daimajin (1966) 50:20

1+ y ago50:20

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The ancient god Daimajin arises! The boys are so ready to talk about this giant stone kaiju... Wait a second... What's with all these feudal disputes? What's with all this manual labor? And what's going on with everyone's hair?! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome (00:05:36) Daimajin (00:32:23) Trivia (00:36:27) Final thoughts & ratings (00:42:53) Listener…