Godzillavangelists

Well, this is it. Goodbye- at least for now! It's another properly super-sized episode to send off the series as-is, with some of our favorite clips, guests, and behind-the-scenes stories popping up. It all concludes in a big gooey reminiscence on how life and Godzilla have changed since we started the show, and how we all feel about the big G now. You might call this the lab results to the Godzil...

38 movies. 7 years. 3 Godzillavangelists. It's time for the ultimate Godzilla movie ranking, a gargantuan 3 hour episode with our final thoughts on each individual movie. We're rankin' all of 'em, from bottom to top, and sorting out our "purgatory" picks along the way. Sam tries to be the nice guy for once, Joanna revises her list live, and Ryan battles with nostalgia. But you might be surprised w...

We're concluding our two-parter on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters! It's time to see if this whole 10-hour journey was worth the destination. This one covers episodes 6-10. Joanna's friend Prad is back in place of Sam as we repeatedly forget what we talked about last time and lightly applaud for working actors. Are there enough monsters to keep us happy? Are there enough monsters to keep YOU happy? Do...

It's the final (and perhaps finest?) Godzilla film to date: Minus One. In this long-awaited episode the Godzillavangelists flit back to postwar Japan to spread the word of one last G-flick. Suggested discussion topics include: feminine power, minesweeping, nerd cards, and how far a person can fall without dying. But mostly just good filmmaking. Next episode should finish up our coverage of Monarch...

It was going to happen eventually... The TV content boom of 2013-2023 resulted in a multimillion dollar live action Godzilla series: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The Godzillvangelists step up to the plate to see whether it's worth our time in a two-parter. This one covers episodes 1-5. Joanna's friend Prad is here instead of Sam to help us wade through Indonesian jungles, Korean prisons, and Japan...

A labor of love long in the making, the Godzillavangelists team up with buddy Jess Morse to create their own Godzilla fan fiction! Ranging from the ridiculous to the steamy to the heartfelt to the Gilmore Girls crossover, it's a buffet of non-canon Godzilla goodness. We also cover two of the most famous Godzilla fan works, the esoteric Godzilla vs. The Wolfman and the surprisingly successful Godzi...

Where banana? Godzillavangelists is a satirical, critical work not affiliated or endorsed by Toho, Legendary Pictures, or anyone behind the Godzilla series. Visit our website at Godzillavangelists.com! We're also on Twitter @Godzillacast, and Instagram @Godzillavangelists! And we have a Godzillavangelists Facebook page too!

It's that time again! Fresh off a new Monsterverse release, the Godzillavangelists are ready to discuss, debate, and distract one another. This time, it's the controversial Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and the title's not even the worst thing about it. And yet... there's a lot to love in this glorious monster-packed mess, including a starring role for the beloved big monkey. Kaiju vets, sloppi...

Seven years after Ryan saw it, seven years after a certain podcast was first conceived, we're finally talking Shin Godzilla. Bureaucracy and the banality of evil abound! Joanna, Ryan, and Sam handle this oft-hailed but controversial Godzilla movie with the aid of Joanna's big brother Rob, who was in Japan for its release and has lots of fun perspectives to share. Sadly, though, our information was...

Is the cheapest Godzilla movie ever made also the worst? That's our topic today with Godzilla vs. Megalon! We talk razor thin budgets, 70s interior design, and the clever and impactful American marketing of the movie that made it one of the most-seen G-films. This super-size episode features not only Ryan, Joanna, and Sam, but Ryan's sister is back, and there's exciting new guest Mary Jo Pehl! She...

Pair one of the world's most acclaimed directors and actors with giant mutant monster madness and a lovably pathetic family, and what do you get? Well, a very good movie called The Host! Joanna, Ryan, and Sam reconnect with guest Natalie Morin to talk Korean snack food, movie stars, and possible USC alumni. Oh, and the brutally depressing themes of this classic. Plus, a breakdown of everyone's fav...

We're taking a nice juicy dive into some of the most unusual and lovable places Godzilla has popped up on TV over the years, including the infamous Snickers ad and his astounding win on the MTV movie awards.  And don't forget to get tickets to our live show! Time is running out! Go to  https://www.godzillavangelists.com/  to buy or find out more!

Ultraman's not-so-famous brother Inframan is here to slay monsters and do backflips! We're covering 1975's glorious sci-fi cheesefest Inframan and boy is there a lot to say! Who knew that such a rickety movie could be so influential? Sam is back with Ryan and Joanna, reuniting the classic Godzillavangelists trio. Suggested discussion topics include 1970s film industry safety practices, science lab...

Today we're taking a very quick look at the bizarre and hilarious Godzilla/Charles Barkley crossover. Sam gets deep in the analysis of Godzilla's basketball fundamentals. You won't wanna miss it. And don't forget to get tickets to our live show! Time is running out! Go to  https://www.godzillavangelists.com/  to buy or find out more!

We're super excited to officially announce our live show and open access to attendance! Go to https://www.godzillavangelists.com/ to buy or find out more!

Ryan teams up with his sister to cover some of the best, strangest, and most memorable Godzilla video games. Dive into the nostalgia of overly complex game manuals, wonky computer monitors, and sibling rivalry! Look forward to our upcoming Inframan episode! Godzillavangelists is a satirical, critical work not affiliated or endorsed by Toho, Legendary Pictures, or anyone behind the Godzilla series....

Ryan and Joanna join forces as a dynamic duo to cover two films by master of myth Ray Harryhausen! First up is Jason and the Argonauts, a tale of skeletons, hydras, waterproof makeup, and a dubiously impressive sheepy treasure. Then, guest Nicole Jordan-Webber hops aboard the ship to review The Golden Voyage of Sinbad. She helps us answer the timeless question once and for all: if someone drops a...

Ryan, Joanna, and returning guest Fiona hop aboard the shell of Gamera for a triplet of turtley talkies! From the 70s to the 90s, it's Turtle Power all the way as we cheer for Godzilla's biggest rival. First, we head off to a goofy 1970s Expo in Gamera vs. Jiger, and experience the joy of being inside Gamera. Watch out for the tonsils! Then, we complete our coverage of the Kaneko Gamera Trilogy by...

The conclusion of many eras of Godzilla come to a close with the 2004 monster bash blowout Final Wars! Be careful not to cut yourself on that edge! We're also super excited to have G-artist extraordinaire Matt Frank here to swap stories and dig into the mess with us! Final Wars won't let you sit on the fence, with a heavy dose of Matrix-ripoff action, cheesy dialogue, and of course, Sum 41. Where...

It's time for a duology of Mechagodzilla- er, Kiryu films, soaked in anime influence, 60s throwbacks, and some pretty good kaiju photography. In this back-to-back bout of three monsters, the winner is undeniably the mecha nerds. We hope you're happy. Guest Sophie Desmond is here to share high school tales of Ryan, gush about fairy babes, and become perhaps the most devoted Godzillavangelist acolyt...

After years of anticipation, it's finally time for GMK! ...Oh fine, we'll say the whole thing.  Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack!! Now take a drink of water to recover. Kaiju king Kaneko takes his spin at the Godzilla series, and it's an oft-talked about entry in the series. Ryan, Sam, and Joanna bring in special effects and makeup artist Jasper Anderson to talk monst...

To celebrate the release of Shin Ultraman, the Godzillavangelists are talking about the shiny silver bug-eyed man himself! We cover not only the new movie, but two episodes from the original series including the acclaimed "My Home is Earth". Frequent guest Matthew Charles is back as we discuss pigeon lovers, favorite sayings, and the hidden human cost of the Space Race. Yes, that's just the tonal...

It's time for the debut of Godzilla's most second giant female big bug nemesis: Megaguirus! The Godzillavangelists break down this 2000 sci-fi cheesefest and it doesn't take long for debate to break out! Guest Zach Busch pops in to compare Godzilla to the typical NYU movie fare, debate the mechanics of a black hole gun, and tell stories of Ryan's high school movies. Plus, we break down possibly th...

What happens when a world-class director teams up with a very bland leading man and sticks him in the middle of a giant monster battle? Pacific Rim, of course!  Jordan Allen of Corridor Crew is here to help the Godzillavangelists talk special effects, sci-fi, and the horrifying implications of a brain in a jar. Oh yeah, and we talk about Pacific Rim: Uprising too.  Our next episode covers that big...

The Big G becomes a 21st century boy as we dive into Godzilla 2000 and usher in the Millenium series! (It's more a bunch of reboots than a series, but whatever.) No guests, but that's alright because it takes a true Godzilla expert to sort through this messy plot. Watch us make our way through Y2K panic, ancient aliens, and goofy dubbing like crap through a goose! Next time, we're talking giant ro...