Best Toho Podcasts (2025)

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S1E5: King Kong (1933) 2:52:53

3M ago2:52:53

2:52:53

Hop aboard the Venture and come along for money and adventure and fame, the thrill of a lifetime and a long podcast voyage as the LeFevre Bros. discuss and celebrate the most iconic and beloved monster of all time with his original theatrical appearance, King Kong! Join the discussion at Universe of Monsters: A Monster Movie Fan Podcast | Facebook …

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

1y ago

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EPISODE 107 – Ralph and Jorge are BACK! On this episode they discuss Legendary’s latest entry into the Monsterverse, Adam Wingard’s “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire”. It’s a monster-fest unlike anything we’ve seen before! Join them as they also talk about the toys, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Godzilla: Singular Point and much, much more! 4.5.2024 …

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) 1:51:22

1y ago1:51:22

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Today we talk about the fifth instalment of the MonsterVerse, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)! A.K.A. GxK And in today's Kaiju Corner we discuss disappointing Amazon deliveries and, you guessed it... basketball! If you would like buy a Mothra or Kong print or sticker, please visit Ben's Etsy Store Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitt…

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Rodan (1956) 1:32:51

1y ago1:32:51

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Today we talk about the one and only Rodan in his debut film, Rodan (1956)! And in today's Kaiju Corner we delve into the use of Godzilla in advertising. If you would like buy a Mothra print or sticker, please visit Ben's Etsy Store Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter! (00:00:00) Rodan (01:05:21) Kaiju Quiz (01:12:07) Overall Impressions…

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Godzilla Minus One

1+ y ago

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EPISODE 106 – Jorge and Ralph are BACK! What seismic event could be so powerful to get the Kaiju Podcast back on the airwaves? Why it’s Godzilla Minus One from 2023! Join the fellas as they talk about the latest TOHO Godzilla movie, which sets Godzilla in a post WWII Japan! Will it crack our Top 5? 12.6.2023 LISTEN HERE…

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Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) 1:36:11

1+ y ago1:36:11

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Today we talk about the Queen vs the King of Monsters, Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)! A.K.A. Godzilla vs. The Thing And in today's Kaiju Corner we discuss an update to Dawn of the Monsters and how Godzilla has stomped his way into the NBA. If you would like buy a Mothra print or sticker, please visit Ben's Etsy Store Follow and talk to us on Instagram…

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BONUS: Dawn of the Monsters (Interview w/ Alex Rushdy) 1:03:26

2y ago1:03:26

1:03:26

INCOMING TRANSMISSION: Ben got a chance to speak with Alex Rushdy, CEO of 13AM Games and director of the video game Dawn of the Monsters in this special bonus episode of Monster Island Radio! In this interview we discussed Dawn of the Monsters, plans fore the future as well as some of our thoughts on Godzilla. Follow and talk to us on Instagram and…

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Mothra (1961) 1:47:13

2+ y ago1:47:13

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In today's episode we're talking about the Queen of the Monsters debut, Mothra (1961)! Not only that, but Kaiju Corner returns and we talk about Dawn of the Monsters by 13AM Games. If you would like buy a Mothra print, please visit Ben's INPRNT Store Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter! 00:00:00 - 01:12:02 Mothra Discussion 01:12:02 - 01…

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King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962/1963) 1:57:50

2+ y ago1:57:50

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In today's episode we're talking about the most legendary clash of all time King Kong vs Godzilla! We pit the original 1962 Japanese cut against the 1963 US cut to see who comes out as king. Because we apparently love the sound of our own voices so much, we started blabbing way longer than we normally do so, sadly, we didn't have time for Kaiju Cor…

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King Kong (1933) 1:37:22

2+ y ago1:37:22

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On today's episode we discuss the 1933 all-time classic, King Kong, as well as the infamous colourised version. Keep an ear out for Ben's new creaky chair... Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter! 00:00:00 - 00:46:57 King Kong (1933) Discussion 00:46:57 - 00:58:06 King Kong... IN COLOUR! 00:58:06 - 01:05:51 King Kong (1933) Discussion cont…

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Godzilla Raids Again (1955) 1:39:08

3y ago1:39:08

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Today we talk about the 1955 follow up to Gojira, Godzilla Raids Again! First to feature fan favourite Anguirus and the very last black and white Godzilla feature. We also talk about the infamous Gigantis, The Fire Monster! Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter! 00:00:00 - 00:58:38 Godzilla Raids Again (1955) 00:58:38 - 01:11:06 Gigantis, …

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Godzilla (1954) / Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956) 1:59:01

3y ago1:59:01

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We're back for a king-sized comeback edition of Monster Island Radio covering the one that started it all, the Toho classic Godzilla (Gojira) (1954) and the American re-cut Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1956). Today's episode includes a new feature as well and we hope you enjoy it! Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter! 00:00:00 - 01:11:…

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Godzilla vs. Kong

4y ago

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EPISODE 105 – Ralph and Jorge are BACK! Legendary released the latest film in their Monsterverse series and the guys have a lot of thoughts about this clash of the titans! After countless delays, does the film live up to the hype? Are we satisfied with the victor of the slugfest? Were we surprised by the secret character? There’s only one way to fi…

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Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) 1:33:18

4y ago1:33:18

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In today's feature length episode we're talking about Godzilla Vs Kong! The fourth instalment to Legendary's MonsterVerse as well as the upcoming Legendary Comics tie-ins GvK: Godzilla Dominion and Kingdom Kong. Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter! 00:00:00 - 01:01:14 Godzilla vs Kong Discussion 01:01:14 - 01:08:39 Overall Impressions 01…

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BONUS: Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer 16:45

4y ago16:45

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INCOMING TRANSMISSION: The Godzilla vs Kong Trailer landed so tune in to hear our thoughts and predictions on the upcoming Legendary MonsterVerse film GvK in this special bonus episode of Monster Island Radio! Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!

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Kong: Skull Island (2017) 1:10:55

4y ago1:10:55

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In this episode we discuss the second entry into the Legendary MonsterVerse, Kong: Skull Island and the tie-in comic Skull Island: Birth of Kong by Legendary Comics. Come join us as we ramble on about Jordan Vogt-Roberts take on King Kong! Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter! (00:00:00) Kong: Skull Island Discussion (00:55:39) Kaiju Quiz…

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Godzilla (2014) 57:23

4y ago57:23

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We're back and today we're talking about Gareth Edwards' Godzilla (2014), the first entry into Legendary's MonsterVerse! We also start to delve into the MonsterVerse 'Extended Universe' with the Godzilla Awakening comic. Pull up a chair and stay a while for our Godzilla Podcast! Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter! 00:00:00 - 00:43:35 Go…

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THE END?

4+ y ago

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EPISODE 104 – Jorge and Ralph discuss the last four years of their epic rampage around the world of Kaiju Films! On this final regularly scheduled episode, the guys discuss their Top 6-10 films, Favorite Kaiju Designs, Podcast-centric Band Names, Favorite Godzilla & Kong designs and a lot more! Be sure to stay subscribed to your feed, because you’l…

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Godzilla: Final Wars

4+ y ago

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EPISODE 103 – Ralph and Jorge finally watched the 2004 Godzilla slugfest! It’s Godzilla vs almost every Toho monster known to man, but the film also includes mutants and spaceships and a whole lot of people fighting and talking. 11.23.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Ultraman: The Next

4+ y ago

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EPISODE 102 – Jorge and Ralph dive back into the Ultraman Universe for a second time. This time around, they are watching the 2004 origin story of a couple of men who get hit by meteors and duke it out! It’s Ultraman vs The One! 11.23.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Clash of the Titans

4+ y ago

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EPISODE 101 – Ralph and Jorge watched the 1981 Ray Harryhausen special effects spectacular! This film is so full of monsters, that the story doesn’t even really matter to us. Join us as we praise Ray Harryhausen’s final film! 10.27.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Mothra vs. Godzilla

4+ y ago

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EPISODE 100 – Jorge and Ralph celebrate their one hundredth episode by watching the classic 1964 Toho film, Mothra vs Godzilla and Godzilla vs the Thing! Does it break the Top 5 and just how bad are the native depictions in the film? Join us as we tackle Ishiro Honda’s epic! 10.27.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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The H-Man

4+ y ago

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EPISODE 99 – Ralph and Jorge watched the gooey gangster film The H-Man! Directed by Ishiro Honda and starring a familiar cast of Toho regulars, The H-Man has similar vibes to The Human Vapor, but does it wow us as much as that film? Only one way to find out. Enjoy the film! 08.31.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Gamera the Brave

4+ y ago

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EPISODE 98 – Jorge and Ralph have officially watched all Gamera films. It’s crazy that just four years ago they hadn’t seen any. Does the final film in the Gamera series please the guys or does it fall flat? 08.31.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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King Kong Lives

4+ y ago

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EPISODE 97 – Ralph and Jorge watched the follow up to King Kong 1976. It’s 10 years later and King Kong has been brought back to life by an artificial heart. Even though his heart his fake, his love for Lady Kong is real! 08.03.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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The Valley of Gwangi

4+ y ago

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EPISODE 96 – Jorge and Ralph watched the 1969 cowboy vs dinosaur film, with effects by Ray Harryhausen! With a premise like that, how could we not fall in love with this film. Well, maybe love is a strong word, but we found a lot to enjoy! 08.03.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Gorath

4+ y ago

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EPISODE 95 – Ralph and Jorge watched the 1962 outer space thriller from Ishiro Honda! Even though there is a Kaiju in the film, the guys agree that they don’t really need a giant walrus in this space age disaster film! 07.13.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Godzilla & Mothra: The Battle for Earth

4+ y ago

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EPISODE 94 – As Ralph and Jorge head towards the finish line of the podcast, they tick another Godzilla film off the list! It’s the 1992’s Godzilla film starring the Big G, Mothra and new combatant Battra!! Get ready for a three-way battle that pits Godzilla vs two flying Kaiju! 07.13.2020 LISTEN HERE…

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The Human Vapor

5y ago

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EPISODE 93 – Jorge and Ralph watch Ishiro Honda’s 1960 thriller, The Human Vapor! The guys gush about this secret surprise and recommend you check it out before listening to the episode! It’s a fantastic film that reminds them of a classic Universal Monster movie, but does it break our Top 5?! 06.29.2020 LISTEN HERE…

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Dogora

5y ago

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EPISODE 92 – Ralph and Jorge watched Ishiro Honda’s Diamond Heist/Space Monster film from 1964. Although the creature Dogora is really interesting to look at, the majority of the movie follows a group of diamond smugglers that really have little to do with the space monster plot. 06.29.2020 LISTEN HERE…

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The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms

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EPISODE 91 – Jorge and Ralph watched a movie based on a Ray Bradbury story, with effects by Ray Harryhausen and made by the director of Gorgo!! There are a lot of good things going for this film. Does it live up to the hype?! 05.05.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) 53:30

5y ago53:30

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Today we talk about the big finale for the Millennium Era, Godzilla: Final Wars! Toho's big send off for the Big G. Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!

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Ghidorah, the Three Headed Monster

5y ago

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EPISODE 90 – Ralph and Jorge watched Ishiro Honda’s 1964 film that stars more than just the “three headed monster”! In fact, we get Rodan, Mothra and Godzilla! We also discuss the lack of aliens seen onscreen but are in awe of the costumes of the Selgina people. Sit back and enjoy! 05.05.2020 LISTEN HERE…

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Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris

5y ago

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EPISODE 89 – Jorge and Ralph are finishing up the Gamera Trilogy with Gamera: Revenge of Iris from 1999. We’ve come a long way from the days of Gamera being the friend of all children. In this movie, a child raises her very own Kaiju to seek revenge on Gamera, who destroyed a building which killed her family! 04.20.2020 LISTEN HERE…

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King Kong (1976)

5y ago

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EPISODE 88 – Ralph and Jorge are talking about the 1976 remake of the 1933 classic film, King Kong! On the episode, the guys discuss the changes made to the story as well as the similarities. There is a whole lot to love in this movie, but does it crack our top 5? 04.20.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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20 Million Miles to Earth

5y ago

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EPISODE 87 – Jorge and Ralph watched the 1957 Ray Harryhausen stop-motion action sci-fi flick 20 Million Miles to Earth! The guys are entertained from beginning to end and are in awe of the creature effects! 04.06.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003) 46:25

5y ago46:25

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Today on Monster Island Radio we talk about the third and final Tezuka film in the Millennium Series, Godzilla: Tokyo SOS! Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter! 00:00:00 - 00:32:36 Tokyo S.O.S Discussion 00:32:36 - 00:39:55 Kaiju Quiz! 00:39:55 - 00:46:25 Overall Impressions

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Rebirth of Mothra 3

5y ago

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EPISODE 86 – Ralph and Jorge watched the final film in the Rebirth of Mothra series. A trilogy that so far has been less than stellar. Will the third one redeem the other two? Will it be more of the same? There is only one way to find out. Watch the film and listen to this latest episode! 04.06.2020 LISTEN HERE…

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Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla (2002) 43:16

5y ago43:16

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In this episode of Monster Island Radio we talk about the second foray with Masaaki Tezuka into the Toho Godzilla series, Godzilla X Mechagodzilla (GXMG)! (Millennium Era) Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!

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Half Human

5y ago

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EPISODE 85 – Jorge and Ralph watched Ishiro Honda’s 1955 film Jū Jin Yuki Otoko as well as the 1958 Americanized version, Half Human. Even though they are pretty much the same story, the American version takes the Japanese footage and narrates over all of it, then adds some interesting scenes sprinkle throughout. 03.18.2020 LISTEN HERE…

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Pulgasari

5y ago

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EPISODE 84 – Ralph and Jorge watched the 1985 North Korean film produced by Kim Jong Il and directed by a then kidnapped Sang-ok Shin! Created from rice and mud, Pulgasari roams the country devouring iron, fighting for good and leaving rubble in his wake! 03.18.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Battle in Outer Space

5y ago

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EPISODE 83 – Jorge and Ralph watched Ishiro Honda’s 1959 sci-fi action epic! Although there aren’t any Kaiju to be found, the guys are in awe of all of the model destruction and mayhem! 01.27.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Shin Godzilla (2016) 49:17

5y ago49:17

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Today on Monster Island Radio we talk about Toho's award winning entry to the Godzilla franchise, Shin Godzilla! (Reiwa Era) Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!

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Daigoro vs. Goliath

5y ago

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EPISODE 82 – Ralph and Jorge watched this fever dream from 1972. Daigoro is hungry and it’s up to us to make sure he’s fed. It’s a pretty easy premise until the film also introduces you to flying bikes, rain rockets, magic shoes, clones (?), rosy cheeks, corporate greed, kaiju toilets and SO MUCH MORE! 01.27.2020 LISTEN HERE…

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Godzilla Raids Again & Gigantis the Fire Monster

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EPISODE 81 – Jorge and Ralph watched Godzilla Raids Again (1955) and its 1959 American counterpart Gigantis the Fire Monster. How far does the American version stray from the original Japanese version. Not a whole lot, with the exception of some really key elements! 01.20.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Wrath of Daimajin

5+ y ago

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EPISODE 80 – Ralph and Jorge are finally closing out the Daimajin series with part 3. Wrath of Daimajin. Is this the movie that showcases Daimajin throughout the entire film, or will the guys be burned again, by having to wait almost the entire movie to see the titular character? There’s one way to find out! 1.6.2020 LISTEN HERE…

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Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) 52:40

5+ y ago52:40

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Ben & Graeme talk and reminisce about their personal favourite Godzilla movie, GMK! (Millennium Era) Follow and talk to us on Instagram and Twitter!

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Reigo

5+ y ago

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EPISODE 79 – Jorge and Ralph watched Reigo from 2005 and it probably didn’t go as well as they had hoped, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of fun conversations to be had! 1.06.2020 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Godzilla (1998)

5+ y ago

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EPISODE 78 – Ralph and Jorge are celebrating their third anniversary by talking about the Roland Emmerich American Godzilla film starring Matthew Broderick and a bunch of Simpsons’ actors! This episode also contains a really BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 11.21.2019 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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Mighty Joe Young (1998)

5+ y ago

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EPISODE 77 – Jorge and Ralph watched the remake to the 1949 classic, Mighty Joe Young. It’s more of a loose retelling than a remake, starring Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton. Does the film hold up to the original? There’s one way to find out! 11.21.2019 LISTEN HEREBy Ralph Apel & Jorge Garcia

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