2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla

We clung to a hard-won peace, but a new threat strikes! In this bonus episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron  and Terence  review  Godzilla Minus Zero , written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki . Recorded in the lobby of the Gardena Cinema, listen as the duo dives into their thoughts on the film, including full spoilers, so be aware. That said, the two have plenty to say about how the film...

This week, Godzilla takes a backseat as the guys once again explore other kaiju films from the same era. On this episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron Neuwirth and Terence look at three films: 2006’s The Host , directed by Bong Joon-ho ; 2007’s Big Man Japan , directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto ; and 2008’s Cloverfield , directed by Matt Reeves. With clear admiration for what Kaiju cinema has t...

This week, Godzilla faces a prehistoric dragonfly and the Dimension Tide. On this episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla ,  we   look at a new monster and another ambitious sci-fi plot in 2000’s Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, directed by  Masaaki Tezuka. This entry finds the guys asking a lot of questions regarding just how over-the-top it is to introduce black holes into this series. There’s plenty to s...

This week, Godzilla returns to Japan and is badder than ever. On this episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron and Terence cover Toho’s efforts to recover from their miserable experience with America’s first attempt at Godzilla by delivering Godzilla 2000: Millennium,  directed by Takao Okawara . This would mark the beginning of the franchise’s Millennium Era . There’s plenty to say about wha...

This week we are drawn towards a different kind of Godzilla that’s come up a few times over the decades - his animated adventures. On this episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron and Terence move away from the live-action films for a spell to look back at Hanna-Barbera’s Godzilla animated series that ran from 1978 to 1979, as well as Godzilla: The Series , the animated spin-off of the Roland...

There is nothing mankind can do to stop us from revisiting America’s first attempt at making its own Godzilla movie. On this week’s episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Terence and Aaron launch the latest season of this two-time award-winning podcast by discussing the infamous attempt by director Roland Emmerich to deliver his take on Godzilla . The duo covers the results of 1998’s  Godzilla ,...

You all had more questions, and we had answers! In this bonus Q&A episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron and Terence collected all the questions you, our listeners, sent our way on our social channels, and we did our best to answer every one in anticipation of our upcoming third season . What are we expecting from Godzilla Minus Zero ? Which Godzilla villain is overrated? What would we be d...

It has become even more enraged! It has even more powerful weapons! San Diego Comic-Con has been resurrected! On this bonus episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , following a busy (and hot) week in and around the Convention Center, Aaron and Terence took on the challenge of recording a late Saturday night episode recapping their experience at 2026’s San Diego Comic-Con. This focuses largely on al...

The podcast is in between seasons once again, which means it is time for another look at Gamera , the protector of children! As Aaron and Terence  get ready for season three of the (now) two-time award-winning 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , it only made sense for the guys to cover the well-received Heisei Era trilogy of Gamera films. So here it is — an episode covering 1995’s Gamera the Guardian of...

Recorded in three sessions while away in Japan, here is the 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla episode recapping what happened when Aaron and Terence went on vacation to the otherside of the world and saw plenty of Godzilla-related sites and more. Yes, the 2 Black Guys stayed in the Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah room in Hotel Gracery, but that's not all. They saw key sites such as Osaka Castle and Tokyo Towe...

We’ve reached the end of another era! On this week’s episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , as Aaron and Terence enjoy their adventures in Japan, here is the closing episode of season two of this now two-time award-winning podcast, featuring the wrap-up of the Heisei Era. Hear the two discuss the era as a whole, rank the films they watched, cover their favorite fights, characters, villains, and m...

The Heisei Era comes to an end, and just as everything goes out of control! For this episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla, Aaron and Terence discuss the concluding film of this era, 1995’s Godzilla vs. Destoroyah , directed by Takao Okawara . This powerful entry manages to deliver one of Godzilla’s deadliest threats, his own looming self-destruction, and other means to wrap up this stretch of fil...

The Heisei Era finally goes intergalactic this week! For this episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron  and Terence dig into the magnificently titled 1994 film Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla , directed by Kensho Yamashita . This busy entry finds Godzilla teamed up with Mothra and MOGUERA to take on an extraterrestrial clone looking to conquer the planet. That’s more than enough for Terence and Aa...

One of our greatest battles between giants over Baby G is about to begin! On this week’s episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron and Terence dig into the oddly titled non-sequel that is 1993’s Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II , directed by Takao Okawara . Yes, the mechanical monster is back, but completely unrelated to Simians. Instead, we have a G-Force who have built this machine to fight bac...

Here we are, live from Anaheim, California! On this bonus episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , following a busy afternoon, Aaron Neuwirth and Terence spent some of Saturday night covering their experience at 2026’s WonderCon . This includes discussion of the general vibe of the con, one of the few Godzilla-related panels, and a live unboxing of something purchased that’s connected to one of the...

A Queen will live, die, and repeat for this series of films! On this week’s episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron and Terence cover a separate trilogy away from Godzilla that served as the actual conclusion of the Heisei Era. These movies are 1996’s Rebirth of Mothra,  directed by  Okihiro Yoneda;   1997’s  Rebirth of Mothra II,  directed by  Kunio Miyoshi;  and 1998’s  Rebirth of Mothra I...

The Queen of the Monsters returns, and this time it’s a Battle for Earth! On this week’s episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron and Terence discuss the richly-colored adventure film that is 1992’s Godzilla vs. Mothra , directed by Takao Okawara . The duo has plenty to cover regarding Godzilla’s winged foe, as well as the new addition that is Battra. There are plenty of thoughts on how the f...

It’s time to get back to talking Godzilla, as he’s challenged once again by his greatest nemesis this week, and it’s a battle that transcends time! On this week’s episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron and Terence discuss the bonkers time-traveling adventure film that is 1991’s Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah , directed by Kazuki Ōmori . The duo has the work cut out for them here, as this film i...

We’re putting Godzilla aside to take a look at some other big spectacle films from the Heisei Era . On this week’s episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron Neuwirth and Terence take a look at 1989’s Gunhed , directed by Masato Harada , and 1994’s Orochi, The Eight-Headed Dragon , directed by Takao Okawara . The guys determine whether either of these films have anything worthwhile to offer, as...

The enormous challenger in this Heisei Era film has to be seen to be believed! On this week’s episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron Neuwirth and Terence have arrived at one of the wildest entries in the series, as they discuss 1989’s Godzilla vs. Biollante , directed by Kazuki Ōmori . Hear (or now, for the first time, watch) them go over the film after having seen it with a packed crowd ba...

It’s time for season 2 and the start of the Heisei Era! On this week’s episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron Neuwirth and Terence launch into a whole new time period for this award-winning podcast to discuss 1984’s The Return of Godzilla , from director Kôji Hashimoto . Hear them go over the film after just watching it on Godzilla Day at the Los Angeles Alamo Drafthouse in DTLA back in Nov...

We have another bonus to hold you over while we let Godzilla rest! As we gear up for season two of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , some may wonder how the guys feel about the other major Kaiju creation of the Showa era. Well, Terence and Aaron Neuwirth decided to start a mini-project between seasons where we cover the protector of children himself, Gamera . So here we are with an episode covering 196...

It’s bonus time again, and we have a really good one for you! We may be in between seasons of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , but back in September, Terence and Aaron were honored to have their own panel at L.A. Comic Con (hopefully the first of many), and the audio is now here for all to listen to. Recorded in a packed room of Godzilla fans, listen in to enjoy the duo cover the podcast, various Godz...

We’ve reached the end of an era! On this week’s episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Terence and Aaron bring season one of this award-winning podcast to a close by providing a wrap-up of the Showa Era. Hear them discuss the era as a whole, rank the films they watched, cover their favorite fights, villains, and moments, and go over some listener questions and feedback. There’s also a discussion...

It’s time for one final funky battle! On this week’s episode of 2 Black Guys Talk Godzilla , Aaron and Terence look at 1975’s Terror of Mechagodzilla , directed by Ishiro Honda . This is the final entry in the Showa Era , as the next appearance would not occur until nearly a decade later, during the Heisei Era. Listen to what the guys thought of this movie, how Honda’s involvement makes a differen...