Chills and Thrills Podcast

In this episode, Connor and Chris delve into the 1975 film 'Terror of Mechagodzilla,' directed by Ishiro Honda. They discuss the film's production background, character dynamics, and the emotional depth brought by Katsura's character. The conversation highlights the film's darker tone compared to its predecessor, the introduction of Titanosaurus, and the memorable soundtrack by...

Welcome to episode 14, where Chris and Connor tangle with aliens from the black hole planet three. The aliens release the huge Mechagodzilla to attack and destroy Japan until the real Godzilla makes his appearance and has a battle for the century against his mecha foe with yet another tag team partner!! More in this episode include discussing its plot, characters, and nostalgic value. They analyze...

In this episode, Chris and Connor jump into the 1973 film 'Godzilla vs. Megalon,' exploring its origins, nostalgic value, and the dynamics of its characters. They discuss the film's plot, fun facts, and behind-the-scenes insights, as well as the designs of the monsters featured. The conversation culminates in a ranking of the film within the Godzilla franchise, highlighting its enterta...

Welcome back to Chills & Thrills!! We had a little audio trouble causing some echo for a few minutes, so please excuse that. Here in episode twelve of the Godzilla franchise, Chris and Connor get into the nostalgic and entertaining aspects of 'Godzilla vs. Gigan,' discussing personal connections to the film, its historical context, production details, and the various titles it has been...

When the oceans are polluted and a giant monster evolves from it, what will Tokyo do ? In this 11th episode, Chris and Connor dive into Godzilla vs. Hedorah. They explore the film's unique aspects, including its environmental themes, character dynamics, and production challenges. The discussion highlights Godzilla's extended screen time, the film's soundtrack, and the innovative creatu...

In this episode, the hosts Connor and Chris delve into the 1969 film 'All Monsters Attack,' also known as 'Godzilla's Revenge.' They discuss the film's production challenges, its unique narrative focusing on a latchkey kid, and the extensive use of stock footage from previous Godzilla films. The hosts share their thoughts on the film's characters, particularly Ichiro an...

In this episode, Chris and Connor delve into the 1968 film 'Destroy All Monsters,' exploring its significance within the Godzilla franchise. They discuss the film's character dynamics, pacing, and the impressive ensemble of monsters. The conversation also highlights behind-the-scenes trivia, special effects, and the film's box office performance, reflecting on the franchise's t...

Following the plot of the last film here in episode eight, we again land ourselves on an island in Son of Godzilla. When an experiment goes wrong and radiation is spread mutating insects across the island things turn crazy. With a surprise Godzilla infant, the big G himself must fight to protect him. Join Chris and Connor as they dig into the 1967 film 'Son of Godzilla,' exploring its nost...

Welcome back for episode seven in this review series on the Godzilla franchise. In this episode, we take a dive into a battle with terrorist organization, the red bamboo!!! While we as humans do battle with them, Godzilla takes on Ebirah after being awakened from a nice long nap. We discuss the film's origins, character dynamics, and the evolution of Godzilla's design, while also reflectin...

Welcome to planet X! I am the commander of this podcast, and my cohost Chris and I will be diving into Invasion of astro Monster. This 1965 Godzilla film is the 6th entry in the franchise and brings us another titan rumble with Ghidorah Rodan and Godzilla. Join us as Chris and Connor visit planet X and the Xiliens as we get into Godzilla's 1st deep space adventure including its unique blend of...

Welcome to episode five of the Godzilla franchise. Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster is a landmark film in the Godzilla franchise, marking the debut of King Ghidorah and showcasing Godzilla's transformation from a villain to a hero. The film features a unique blend of human and monster storylines, enhanced by innovative special effects and memorable character dynamics. Its cultural impact cont...

In this episode, Connor and Chris delve into the classic kaiju film 'Mothra vs. Godzilla,' discussing its significance within the Godzilla franchise, character dynamics, and the evolution of Godzilla's design. They explore the film's soundtrack, visual effects, and the impact of its themes, while also ranking the film among others in the series. The conversation highlights the bala...

Welcome to episode three of the Godzilla franchise where we are dealing with the mightiest monster battle of them all with King Kong vs Godzilla. Join Chris and Connor as we take a deep dive into the history and some of our personal favorite characters, scenes and so much more from this colossal battle! Who will win? How will the residents of Tokyo survive these mammoth beasts? Who will you root f...

In this episode, Connor and Chris delve into the second installment of the Godzilla franchise, 'Godzilla Raids Again.' They discuss the film's rushed production, its reception compared to the original, and the American adaptation titled 'Gigantus the Fire Monster.' The hosts explore character dynamics, plot details, and fun behind-the-scenes facts, while also sharing their favorite moments and sco...

In this 1st episode myself and special guest Chris groves, who will be joining us for all thirty Eight films and episodes of the Godzilla franchise. We will begin our long journey with the classic that began all the madness in Ishiro Hondas original 1954s Godzilla. We dive into how we were introduced to the big G and a little history of the film, as well as certain parts and aspects of the film th...