Podzilla

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.

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• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:06:34) What we’re watching
• (00:21:00) Ghostbusters
• (01:04:58) Movie trivia
• (01:15:09) Final thoughts & ratings
• (01:26:10) Mailbag
• (01:28:34) Next episode...

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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.

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• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:07:41) What we’re watching
• (00:20:07) Cloverfield
• (01:01:49) Movie trivia
• (01:04:11) Final thoughts & ratings
• (01:09:40) Mailbag
• (01:13:01) Next episode...

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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 scene step-by-step.

CHAPTERS

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:02:37) megaNEWSlon
• (00:13:35) What we’re watching
• (00:22:21) Tammy and the T-Rex
• (00:54:27) Movie trivia
• (00:58:51) Final thoughts & ratings
• (01:04:19) Mailbag
• (01:09:01) Next episode...

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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 tragic loss of Curt Connors’s lab coat and iconic purple pants. 🙏

CHAPTERS

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:09:20) What we’re watching
• (00:17:23) The Amazing Spider-Man
• (01:15:42) Movie trivia
• (01:23:02) Final thoughts & ratings
• (01:29:40) Mailbag
• (01:31:13) Next episode...

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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) Welcome
• (00:05:59) What we’re watching
• (00:13:18) Patron shout-out
• (00:14:16) megaNEWSlon
• (00:22:01) Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
• (00:57:09) Movie trivia
• (01:09:44) Final thoughts & ratings
• (01:14:37) Mailbag
• (01:22:18) Next episode...

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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.

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• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:00:00) Where we’ve been
• (00:12:46) Changes to Podzilla
• (00:22:29) Jurassic Park
• (01:11:06) Movie trivia
• (01:18:08) Final thoughts & ratings
• (01:27:56) Mailbag
• (01:30:22) Next episode...

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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...

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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'.

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.

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!

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• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:03:23) Battle Line & Magic the Gathering
• (00:12:17) The Great Yokai War
• (00:52:44) Movie trivia
• (00:55:59) Final thoughts & ratings
• (01:04:57) MAILnilla
• (01:07:47) Next episode...

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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.

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
• (01:02:17) MAILnilla
• (01:05:14) Next episode...

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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.

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 making a cameo appearance.

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) MAILnilla
• (01:04:28) Next episode...

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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.

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...

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• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:02:22) Video game talk
• (00:11:42) megaNEWSlon
• (00:15:58) Wrath of Daimajin
• (00:43:42) Trivia
• (00:45:47) Final thoughts & ratings
• (00:50:11) MAILnilla
• (00:53:45) Next episode...

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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) Trivia
• (00:49:52) Final thoughts & ratings
• (00:55:16) Listener reviews
• (00:57:42) Next episode...

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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?!

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• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:05:36) Daimajin
• (00:32:23) Trivia
• (00:36:27) Final thoughts & ratings
• (00:42:53) Listener reviews
• (00:45:44) Next episode...

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"We are the monsters that make dreams come true!"

Join us as we binge-watch Godziban Season 3, break up with Miyarabi, and come face-to-face with a Minilla that gives us nightmares.

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• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:02:59) Chandler Maru update
• (00:06:51) megaNEWSlon
• (00:18:00) Godziban Season 3
• (00:51:23) Final thoughts & ratings
• (01:00:51) MAILnilla
• (01:04:57) Next episode...

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"Go for it Gamera!"

How much did Mykah hate the Heisei trilogy? Does Jasher love Toto more than he does Minilla? What the heck is a Marukobukarappa!? All questions will be answered as we say sayonara to our ol' pal, Gamera.

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• (00:00:00) Gamera overview
• (00:08:30) Ranking the films
• (00:33:13) Ranking the monsters
• (00:50:55) Ranking the kids
• (00:56:57) Memorable moments
• (01:09:16) Emails & voice messages
• (01:17:58) What next?

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The beginning of the summer of kaiju.

Join us as we wrap up our Gamera journey by discussing the 2015 short film and last year's Gamera Rebirth. Might pay to visit the bathroom before listening though - wouldn't want you to pee your pants!

Gamera for the boys, and the boys for Gamera!

Help yourself to a few extra portions of fried rice and listen in as we talk about Gamera the Brave while confronting a bit of childhood trauma along the way.

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• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:02:26) megaNEWSlon
• (00:08:02) Gamera the Brave
• (00:41:28) Movie trivia
• (00:49:18) Final thoughts & ratings
• (00:56:30) Emails & voice messages
• (01:02:27) Next episode...

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I will not forgive Gamera.

Podzilla is phoning a friend to help us break down the final Gamera movie of the Heisei trilogy, Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris. Who from this film does Biggo want to chuck across the room? When will Jasher start pronouncing names correctly? How hot does Iris make Mykah?! Tune in to find out.

Who will be extinct, Japan... or Legion?

Grab youself a big ol' bowl of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, squirt on a few squirts of sriracha sauce, and listen in as we discuss what may just be the best kaiju film ever made: Gamera 2: Attack of Legion.

CHAPTERS

• (00:00:00) The Snack Zone
• (00:06:21) megaNEWSlon
• (00:11:43) Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
• (00:40:38) Movie Trivia
• (00:44:09) Final Thoughts & Ratings
• (00:53:27) Emails & Voice Messages
• (00:58:16) Next episode...

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Gan-gaaan, Giga-gaaaaan!

We're heading back to Godzi Godzi Island to share some strawberries with the three Godzilla brothers and discuss the whole second season of Godziban. Also, just FYI, Mykah has a huuuuge crush on Miyarabi, King Caesar's daughter, but he's a bit shy about it so let's not make it a big deal!

Super Genetic Beast Gyaos attacks!

We're back in the Heisei Era to cover what may just be some of the most beloved kaiju movies of all time. Seriously, the hype is UNREAL — and it all starts with Gamera: Guardian of the Universe.

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• (00:00:00) Godzilla Memorabilia
• (00:08:00) megaNEWSlon
• (00:12:47) Gamera: Guardian of the Universe
• (00:43:33) Movie Trivia
• (00:50:35) Final Thoughts & Ratings
• (00:55:55) Emails & Voice Messages
• (01:02:38) Next episode...

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The most riveting film in the history of motion pictures!

For years we've stood by as Gamera: Super Monster's name has been spit upon, dragged through the mud, and thrown in the garbage. If anyone can stand up for the underdog and proclaim this movie as the masterpiece it is, it has to be Podzilla... right?

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• (00:00:00) Pennsylvania P-Fan Palooza
• (00:05:20) megaNEWSlon
• (00:08:01) Gamera: Super Monster
• (00:37:18) Movie Trivia
• (00:42:08) Final Thoughts & Ratings
• (00:47:49) Emails & Voice Messages
• (00:56:02) Next episode...

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We're away on holiday at the moment and thought it would be fun to re-release our episode on Jordan Peele's Nope - which used to be a Patreon-exclusive ep!

Join us as we chat about one of our favourite films from 2022 and never fear, we'll be back with Gamera Super Monster next week.

In the skies and in the deep sea: the clash of the century!

Join us on our trip to Kamogawa Sea World where we'll be checking out the dolphins, the seals, the orcas—and wait a second, what the hell is that? Some kind of huge metallic environmentalist shark from space?!

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• (00:00:00) Welcome & Intro
• (00:04:16) What we've been watching
• (00:08:58) megaNEWSlon
• (00:16:39) Gamera vs. Zigra
• (00:41:36) Movie Trivia
• (00:43:59) Final Thoughts & Ratings
• (00:49:38) Emails & Voice Messages
• (00:54:39) Next episode...

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Jiger rampages at the World Expo! Can you forgive this!?

After rescuing a crazed, carrot-shipping astronaut from being lost in space, we're sitting down with him to talk Gamera vs. Jiger! Horny arrows, wormy elephant trunks, magic school bus-esque adventures - this one has it all.

Controlled from the mysterious tenth planet, the immensely powerful Giant Demon Beast!

It's the battle we've all been waiting for... turtle with big protective shell vs. a literal knife in a fight to the death! Tune in as we celebrate Jasher's birthday, talk Gamera vs. Guiron, and receive a mysterious message from space.

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• (00:00:00) Jasher's Birthday
• (00:09:06) megaNEWSlon
• (00:13:34) Gamera vs. Guiron
• (00:37:45) Movie Trivia
• (00:42:33) Final Thoughts & Ratings
• (00:49:53) Emails & Voice Messages
• (00:54:48) Next Episode...

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Okie Hedokie!

Listen in as we discuss the first season of Godziban, which may just be the wildest thing we've ever covered in the history of Podzilla. Creepy little horror segments, an absolute chad-looking Jet Jaguar, and a whole lot of childhood trauma - this is gonna be a fun one.

Destroy all planets!

Plucky little pranksters? Check. Wacky banana peel space squids? Heck yes. Minutes upon minutes of reused footage? Better believe it. Join us as we watch the goofiest Gamera flick yet: Gamera vs. Viras!

It's a giant monster dogfight!

Gamera's nemesis makes his first ever appearance in Gamera vs. Gyaos. Join us as we talk plucky youngsters, soakable toes, and the perils of highway construction.

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• (00:00:00) Intro & Welcome
• (00:02:02) Planet of the Apes / The Hunt for Gollum
• (00:09:09) megaNEWSlon
• (00:11:10) Gamera vs. Gyaos
• (00:33:35) Movie Trivia
• (00:38:50) Final Thoughts & Ratings
• (00:43:44) Emails & Voice Messages
• (00:46:42) Next Episode...

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To kill a monster, you need a monster!

RavenousGlavenus accepts our SOS flare and jumps in on a bonus episode to discuss Paul W.S. Anderson's magnum opus: Monster Hunter.

Join us as we share our history with the series, play an insane monster roar guessing game, and each gush over the best boy in the whole franchise: Rathalos.

It's a war of the monsters!

We're losing oxygen, and our minds along with it. Join us as we discuss crazy vampire conspiracies, unfortunate banana peel-related accidents, and Jasher's newfound Pokémon obsession.

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• (00:00:00) Intro & Welcome
• (00:02:20) Pokémon
• (00:05:56) megaNEWSlon
• (00:12:27) Gamera vs. Barugon
• (00:37:18) Movie Trivia
• (00:43:11) Final Thoughts & Ratings
• (00:51:10) Emails & Voice Messages
• (00:58:32) Next Episode...

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"Can Plan Z stop Gammera the Invincible?"

We're right back in our wheelhouse as we discuss the one and only Gamera americanisation, which also happens to have an absolute banger of a theme song added to it. Slow your stance and have a listen!

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• (00:00:00) Intro & Welcome
• (00:03:04) megaNEWSlon
• (00:12:31) Podcast of the Apes
• (00:14:47) Gammera the Invincible
• (00:42:58) Movie Trivia
• (00:46:38) Final Thoughts & Ratings
• (00:51:17) Next Episode...
• (00:52:49) Emails & Voice Messages

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It's Gamera! Friend to all children.

A brand new era of Podzilla begins as we embark on our journey through the whole Gamera franchise, starting with Gamera, the Giant Monster from 1965.

Tune in we discuss annoying little kids, giant flea-infested rats why Daiei should totally go ahead and sue the Halo franchise.

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• (00:00:00) Intro & Welcome
• (00:06:04) Gamera, the Giant Monster
• (00:31:56) Movie Trivia
• (00:39:04) Final Thoughts & Ratings
• (00:43:29) Next Episode...

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We've legally had to make a few changes...

Tune in to hear what we're covering in the upcoming season (it might be a certain giant turtle) and how you can engage with the show.

Witness the fall of Podzilla.

We’re hanging out for a couple of hours and answering questions sent in by you guys, the P-Fans! Listen in to learn about Jasher’s irrational fear of iridescent white eels, and the huge movie role that Mykah may be shortlisted for. 

Rise together or fall alone.

The Podzilla journey officially comes to an end with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Join us straight off the pink carpet as we break down the latest Monsterverse movie and answer the question everyone has been asking... is Suko a better son than Minilla?

"Maybe I can leave something for the future... a legacy."

Kurt Russell is in something Godzilla related and we couldn't be more stoked! Join us as we talk Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and even throw out some wild theories on how it'll all affect Godzilla x Kong.

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• (00:00:00) Intro & Welcome
• (00:02:27) Godzilla News
• (00:09:15) Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
• (00:57:43) Trivia
• (01:01:07) Final Thoughts & Ratings
• (01:12:50) Emails & Voice Messages
• (01:18:06) Next Episode...

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