The Gee Spot

If you thought our Big Green Hero saved us from Mechagodzilla when he twisted the big Tin Can Man’s head off at the end of the previous movie, I have some bad news for you . . . That’s right, Mecha-G is back, and he’s got more missiles than ever in this week’s focus: 1975’s Terror of Mechagodzilla! In this episode, Sam and Raymond once again join the distinguished ranks of Interpol as they battle...

Are you ready for the robot apocalypse, G-heads?! Because you better believe Sam and Raymond are! This week, one of Godzilla’s deadliest and most metallic of foes appears: Mechagodzilla. (And FYI, those finger missiles aren’t just for decoration.)  While discussing 1974’s Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla, your two courageous kaiju co-hosts take a trip down to sunny Okinawa, foil their–what are we up to...

It’s another rollicking adventure this time, everyone, because 1973’s Godzilla Vs Megalon is just as wild as everyone says it is. On this episode, Sam and Raymond take a journey to the ancient subterranean land of Seatopia to discuss secret nuclear tests, conspiracy theories, Ultraman ripoffs, and the supposed (non-)involvement of King Kong in this film. While doing so, they marvel at the utility...

Hope you’ve got your meathooks ready because things are about to get bloody around here! 1972’s Godzilla Vs Gigan is on the menu this time, and Sam and Raymond are about to come face to beaked face with what is arguably one of Godzilla’s all-time most vicious foes. In this episode, our courageous kaiju cohosts recap the film, graft power tools to their bodies, develop a new appreciation for karate...

Boy, howdy, this is a special one, folks. This time, Sam and Raymond go on a psychedelic odyssey with the Big G in what has to be one of the most visually creative and unique entries in the Godzilla franchise, 1971’s Godzilla Vs Hedorah. In this episode they recap the film, have a melding of the minds during the MVP NPC segment, solve all of planet Earth’s environmental concerns, and support the K...

It sure is tough being a kid, isn’t it? Sam and Raymond are reminded about that the hard way this time, as they cover the heavily polluted, dreamlike, and unexpectedly melancholic world of All Monsters Attack (1969). This week they recap the film, rediscover their childlike wonder, confront their own histories with bullying, and meet up with what has to be the most terrifying lawn ornament ever im...

Kaiju assemble! Who would’ve thought that the Godzilla franchise was already ending back in 1968? Toho certainly did when they made the film Sam and Raymond will be focusing on for this episode: Destroy All Monsters (1968). This time they recap the film, design their own kaiju-centric theme parks, learn about the most clandestine and brutally effective branch of law enforcement in the world, and d...

Holy Toledo! Sam’s in the hosting seat, and Raymond hasn’t prepped anything for this quick and dirty check-in episode that sees the boys reminiscing about the past 8 episodes of the podcast: the highs, the lows, the laughs, the Giant Condors, and the tears. They discuss some of the many memorable Toho human characters; the many, many roles of Akira Takarada; and their favorite D-list kaiju; among...

It’s a bouncing baby boy, G-heads! Godzilla’s a father, and in a way, we all are now, aren’t we? In this episode, Sam and Raymond watch the eighth film in the Godzilla franchise: Son of Godzilla (1967). They recap the film, start a local chapter of the Kumonga fan club, start a side podcast, learn about the joys of professional darts, and discuss lessons that they would impart to their own kaiju-s...

Surf’s up, ’Zilla fans! In this tubular episode, Sam and Raymond watch the seventh film in the Godzilla franchise: Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966). They recap the film, come to the startling revelation that the movie is one big point-and-click adventure game, theorize about which kaiju would look best in a skimpy bikini (not The Mysterious Bones of Infant Island, sadly), and enter a dance ’til y...

It’s said that in space, no one can hear you scream, but what if you have three roving, screeching monster heads? In this episode, Sam and Raymond watch the sixth film in the Godzilla franchise: Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965). They recap the film, marvel at the speed of 60s spaceship lifts, ponder the question of Xilien love, and induct an incredibly memorable new champion into the MVP NPC hall...

Are three heads truly better than one? In this episode, Sam and Raymond watch the fifth film in the Godzilla franchise: Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster (1964). They recap the film, discuss the concept of kaiju couples’ counseling, compare tokusatsu/suitmation to Sysphean torture, and get lost in the apocalyptic atmosphere of this mid-60s banger. Also, they assign personalities to a three-headed...

We hope you like bugs because boy howdy, does this episode get buggy! In this episode, Sam and Raymond watch the fourth film in the Godzilla franchise: Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964). They recap the film, salute a rather effective marketing gimmick, fall in love with a pair of pint-sized fairies, and come face to face with a very mysterious set of bones . . . Also, Raymond recounts a traumatic childho...

East meets West in this legendary kaiju clash! In our third episode, Sam and Raymond discuss the third film in the Godzilla franchise: King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962). They recap the film, discuss the logistics behind how these two legendary cinematic titans came together on the silver screen, grapple with some thorny on-screen representation issues, and revel in the top-tier miniature work of Eiji...

It’s a two-kaiju throwdown! In our second episode, Sam and Raymond view the second film in the Godzilla franchise: Godzilla Raids Again (1955). They recap the film, learn that preeminent dinosaur experts enjoy picture books, take a trip up to Hokkaido, and meet Godzilla’s first true opponent, Anguirus. Also, Sam gets resurrected from the dead! LINKS https://anchor.fm/s/10e732990/podcast/rss www.in...

That’s one big honkin’ lizard! In this inaugural episode, Sam and Raymond watch their first movie in the Godzilla franchise: Gojira (1954). They recap the film, wrestle with the existential weight of how much critical adoration and analysis has already been heaped on it, choose their favorite background actor, and get into the nitty-gritty with some trivia surrounding this legendary work’s product...