Kaiju Podcast

EPISODE 34 – Ralph and Jorge are in awe of the 8th Wonder of the World. King Kong! From 1933 comes one of the greatest stories to grace the silver screen. The guys discuss the amazing FX, the incredible landscapes of Skull Island, the lack of compassion towards Kong and… uh… natives. 2.9.18 LISTEN HERE

BONUS EPISODE 3 – Jorge and Ralph return to the Shatterdome to witness the latest battle between the Kaiju and Jaegers! Pacific Rim Uprising continues ten years after the events of the first film. A lot has changed in the world and we here to break it down, one ice cream topping at a time! 3.27.18 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 33 – Ralph and Jorge are watching Gamera vs. Viras aka Destroy All Planets! It’s the story about our hero Gamera saving a campground and the world!! Find out what it takes to make a giant Viras monster. Enjoy drinking something better than juice. Eat a giant stack of octagonal sandwiches. Enjoy the show but beware of those crazy alien eyes! 1.22.18 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 32 – Jorge and Ralph have a lot to unpack after watching this 1989 Godzilla film. They have so many questions about Godzilla Cells, Spies, Dead Daughters and THE DEVIL MAN! 1.22.18 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 31 – Ralph and Jorge are discussing Them! (1954). On this episode they chat about ants, crushes from the past, ants, the Wilhelm scream and ANTS!! GIANT. PUPPET. ANTS!  12.04.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 30 – Jorge and Ralph are talking about Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 Kaiju vs. Robot epic, Pacific Rim! On this episode, we take a look at every single Kaiju and Jaeger fight, and become fearful of what our Drift partners would find out about our personal time.  12.04.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 29 – Ralph and Jorge had a bit of a mixup! Ralph was under the impression that Godzilla 1985 was a U.S. & Japanese co-production starring Raymond Burr and ended up watching Godzilla aka The Return of Godzilla (1984), while Jorge watched Godzilla 1985. It is a bungle that ended up being an interesting look at both films!  8.25.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 28 – Jorge and Ralph are discussing their favorite Gamera movie to date! They fall in love with Gyaos’ incredible laser abilities, discuss where his pee clouds are coming from, Gamera’s purple blood and a whole lot more! 8.25.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 27 – Ralph and Jorge are celebrating one year of the Kaiju Podcast with a double dose of Godzilla! They are watching Gojira (1954) and the American counterpart Godzilla: King of the Monsters! (1956) starring Raymond Burr as reporter Steve Martin. These are the films that kicked off a 60+ year franchise! Enjoy the episode and thanks to everyone who has stuck with us for the past year! 7.28....

EPISODE 26 – Jorge and Ralph are chatting about the Godzilla movie that has it all! Godzilla, Anguirus, King Ghidorah and the debut of Gigan! Gigan is a space monster with an arsenal that will make Godzilla bleed. A lot! We talk about Momagon, Shukra, Children Land, Godzilla Tower, corn guns and more! Did we mention that Godzilla speaks?! 6.8.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 25 –San Francisco doomed! Golden Gate Bridge UPROOTED! Buildings topple! What city will be next? Ralph and Jorge are discussing the American produced giant octopus film from 1955. It Came from Beneath the Sea!! The guys chat about the magic of Ray Harryhausen, the soft skin of an octopus and the strength of Doctor Joyce.  6.8.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 24 – Jorge and Ralph are baffled and entertained (?) by this 1971 Godzilla classic. It’s Big G vs the Smog Monster (Hedorah) in a film full of psychedelic imagery and heavy handed messages. It’s gross, it’s violent and it’s for kids? There’s a lot to unpack on this episode, so kick back, enjoy the show and Save the Earth! 5.23.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 23 – Ralph and Jorge have visited Mondo Island and witnessed King Kong Escapes! Join them as they discuss Mechani-Kong, Doctor Hu, hovercrafts, serpents, Gorosaurus, Castor Oil and a whole lot more!! 5.23.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 22 – Jorge and Ralph are chatting about the very last Godzilla film EVER… or until the Millenia Series showed up a few years later. Godzilla’s heart is in the middle of a nuclear meltdown and Godzilla Junior is be threatened by an all new monster which gets its powers from the Oxygen Destroyer! Will Godzilla survive? 4.26.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 21 – Ralph and Jorge jump back into the land of Gamera. This time they get an opponent for everyone’s favorite giant turtle! Barugon is a unicorn lizard (?) that shoots rainbows out of his back? Yeah, that’s it! The guys discuss purple blood, failed plans, quicksand safety and … ugh… natives. 4.26.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 20 – Jorge and Ralph watched Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla from 1994! The movie stars Godzilla, Spacegodzilla, Little Godzilla, Moguera and a tiny Mothra! The guys also chat about Godzilla’s armpit, blood bullets, magical earrings and a whole lot more!! 4.18.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 19 – From Shochiku films comes The X from Outer Space! Starring the childishly named Guilala (pronounced Goo-la-la) Ralph and Jorge tackle this incredibly bizarre film from 1967 and ponder the hatred towards astronaut Lisa. 4.18.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 18 – Jorge and Ralph are stepping into the 70s with Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla. Ralph gets a rare appearance by one of his all time favorite Kaiju. The guys talk about Pipes, Ape Aliens, stalactite buttons, long songs and tons of BLOOD!! 4.18.17 LISTEN HERE

EPISODE 17 – Ralph and Jorge are discussing The Host from 2006, directed by Joon-Ho Bong (Snowpiercer, Okja). The story follows a family who have lost a child during a giant monster attack in South Korea. The guys discuss the horror aspects of the film along with the slapstick comedy in this unique monster movie. 3.30.17 Listen Here

EPISODE 16 – Jorge and Ralph are talking about the triumphant return of Godzilla! After the CGI 1998 film, Toho returned to the world of Godzilla and brought back the man in the rubber suit! The guys breakdown the evolution of Orga and have a discussion about if a tiny Godzilla would make a great pet. 2.15.17 Listen Here

EPISODE 15 – Ralph and Jorge are talking about Daimajin, the statue that eventually comes to life and wreaks havoc on a small samurai village! The guys agree that the FX and monster design are pretty cool, but wish that the guy had joined the movie for more than 10 minutes. 2.15.17 Listen Here

BONUS EPISODE 2 – Jorge and Ralph are joined by Michael Giacchino (ROAR! Cloverfield Overture, Spider-man Homecoming) for a special Ultraman themed episode! They discuss episode 37 “The Little Hero”, in which the Science Patrol is given a warning from the lovable and terrifying Pigmon! The conversation goes beyond Ultraman, when the guys start discussing things that terrified the...

EPISODE 14 – Ralph and Jorge are chatting a lot about Godzilla’s butthole, but don’t blame us, Godzilla vs. Megaguirus brought it up first! We also discuss the return of the Meganulon dragonfly creatures from Rodan! 1.26.17 Listen Here

EPISODE 13 – Jorge and Ralph are talking about the original 1961 Mothra stand alone film. We learn about the origins of Mothra, the first glimpse at the Mothra Twins, aka Fairies, babies in peril and one of the biggest jerks to ever grace the big screen. Nelson. We also have to deal with more natives, so buckle in! 1.26.17 Listen Here

EPISODE 12 – Ralph and Jorge dissect the first adventure of Gamera (aka Gamera:The Giant Monster), the giant turtle from the past! With little to no knowledge of the character, they learn about Gamera’s secret origins and discover the mysterious Z Plan! 1.10.17 Listen Here