The Royds Revue Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're talking about War for the Planet of the Apes! Two new songs: "Feral" and "Mercy"  "War for the Planet of the Apes" is a science fiction film directed by Matt Reeves. It follows Caesar, portrayed by Andy Serkis, leading a group of intelligent apes in a battle against humans led by Colonel McCullough, played by Woody Harrelson. The...

Send us Fan Mail We're continuing our perilous journey through Ape infested planets, with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! Two new songs: "Dawn of War" and "We're the Same"  "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" is a 2014 science fiction film directed by Matt Reeves. The movie follows the conflict between a growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're getting ready for the not so distant future - we're talking about Rise of the Planet of the Apes! Two new songs: "Rise" and "Maybe I'm a Threat"  "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is a science fiction film directed by Rupert Wyatt. The movie stars James Franco as Will Rodman, a scientist who experiments with a drug that...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're talking about one of the most disappointing films of all time, Godzilla '98. Two new songs this week "Sneaky" and "Eggs in the Garden"  "Godzilla" (1998) is a sci-fi action film directed by Roland Emmerich. The movie follows the chaotic aftermath of a mutated lizard's rampage through New York City, with Matthew Broderic...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're getting a little hot ( warm ) and fresh, we're wrapping up our coverage of the Monsterverse with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. SPOILERS AHEAD!  Two new songs: "One Mean Monkey" and "Where the Monsters Sleep"  Movie Request Link: https://forms.gle/UhkxbuS9dFHHJQsTA Songs available for download at: TheRoyds. Bandcamp.com  Instagram:...

Send us Fan Mail We're  almost done with our adventures in the Monsterverse, we're talking about Godzilla vs Kong. Please note: This was recorded before Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire came out, so we have no idea what happens in that movie (we might now - stay tuned next week!) Two new songs: "Bernie and the Kids" and "They Fight For a Bit Then They're Friends" ...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, we're celebrating 100 episodes by going over some movies we never gave Letterboxd ratings to. We're joined on this journey through our back catalog by Jon VonFrankenstein, Mark Ponte, and Pat Hall.  Two new songs: "Mama Says We Don't Talk About It" and "White Spider"  Movie Request Link: https://forms.gle/UhkxbuS9dFHHJQs...

Send us Fan Mail The adventure through the Monsterverse continues with Godzilla: King of the Monsters! Two new songs this week: "One Handsome Lizard" and "Titans"  "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" is a 2019 monster film directed by Michael Dougherty. The movie features an ensemble cast including Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, and Ken Watanabe. It fol...

Send us Fan Mail We're continuing our March through the Monsterverse with 2014's Godzilla! We're joined by friend of the show Mark Ponte. Three new songs this week: "Quarantine Zone," "The Truth," and "Godzilla vs GarageBand All Tracks All Out Clash" Godzilla (2014), directed by Gareth Edwards, features Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabet...

Send us Fan Mail We're diving into the Monsterverse, with Kong: Skull Island! For this adventure, we're joined by the hilarious Pat Dunn (@dunnzig). Two new songs this week: Kong is God and Man is King.  "Kong: Skull Island," directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, sees a team of scientists and soldiers embark on an expedition to an uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean, only to encou...

Send us Fan Mail We're wrapping up Webruary, with Spider-Man 3 and we're joined by friend Mark Ponte! Three new songs: "I Woke Up in Black," "The Particle Acceleration Testing Fields of Manhattan" and "It's Not a Phase"  "Spider-Man 3" is a superhero film directed by Sam Raimi. The film features Tobey Maguire reprising his role as Peter Parker...

Send us Fan Mail Webruary continues as we chat about Spider-Man 2! Is this the greatest comic book movie of all time? It's up there!  Two new songs: "Hero No More" and "The Palm of My Hand" Directed by Sam Raimi, "Spider-Man 2" follows Tobey Maguire's portrayal of Peter Parker, grappling with the demands of his superhero alter ego amidst personal turmoil. Al...

Send us Fan Mail We're kicking off Webruary, with Sam Raimi's Spider-Man! Two new songs: "Webs" and "Great Responsibility"  "Spider-Man" (2002), directed by Sam Raimi, follows the transformation of Peter Parker, played by Tobey Maguire, from a high school student to the iconic web-slinging superhero after being bitten by a genetically modified spider. As he...

Send us Fan Mail We're wrapping up our trip through the original Star Wars trilogy with good friend Mark Ponte. Three songs: "The Chosen One (Part 2)," "Forest Moon of Endor," and "Yub Nub (Eeechop Yub Nub)"  "Return of the Jedi" is a science fiction film directed by Richard Marquand. In the epic conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy, the Rebel A...

Send us Fan Mail We're continuing our journey across the galaxy with The Empire Strikes Back! Three new songs: "City in the Clouds," "Scruffy," and "The Dark Side"  "The Empire Strikes Back" is the second installment in the original Star Wars trilogy, directed by Irvin Kershner. The film follows the Rebel Alliance as they are pursued by the Galactic Emp...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Ponte is back this week, and we're talking about the original trilogy! That's right, we're talking about Star Wars! Three new songs: "Farmboy," "House of the Twin Rising Sons," and "Maklunky" "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" is a science fiction film directed by George Lucas. Released in 1977, the movie follows the jour...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're going back into the land of James Bond, and we're writing songs about From Russia With Love! Two new songs: "From Russia" and "Bond (Part 2)"  "From Russia with Love" is a 1963 spy film directed by Terence Young. The movie features Sean Connery as James Bond and stars Daniela Bianchi, Pedro Armendáriz, and Lotte Lenya. The p...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're talking about the incredible animated film The Iron Giant. Two new songs this week, and they're both called "Superman"  "The Iron Giant" is a 1999 animated science fiction film directed by Brad Bird. The story follows a young boy named Hogarth Hughes, voiced by Eli Marienthal, who befriends a massive robot from outer space, the Iron G...

Send us Fan Mail HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're kicking off the new year talking about the disaster classic (disassic?) Titanic! Two new songs: "Unsinkable" and "We Are Going Down"  "Titanic," directed by James Cameron in 1997, is a romantic drama that unfolds against the backdrop of the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. The film follows the love story between J...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're celebrating Christmas with a special stocking stuffer sized episode. We're talking about arguably the greatest twist on Charles Dickens' classic: "The Muppet Christmas Carol"  Two new songs: "Christmas Once Again" and "One Spooky Christmas"  "The Muppet Christmas Carol" is a 1992 musical fantasy film directed...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're joined by comedian Pat Dun (@Dunnzig) and we're talking about the Christmas classic "Jingle All The Way." Two new songs this week: "Number 1 Customer" and "Reindeer on Parade"  "Jingle All the Way" is a 1996 holiday comedy directed by Brian Levant. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Howard Langston and Sinbad as Myr...

Send us Fan Mail We're getting into the Christmas spirit, and we're talking about the 1994 film "The Santa Clause." Two new songs this week: "For Christmas" and "Santa Claus This Year"  "The Santa Clause" is a 1994 family comedy film directed by John Pasquin. Starring Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, the story follows a divorced dad who accidentally caus...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're diving into the DCEU and we're talking about Aquaman!  Two new songs this week: "King Orm Was Right" and "Fishboy" "Aquaman" is a 2018 superhero film directed by James Wan. The movie follows Arthur Curry, played by Jason Momoa, a half-human, half-Atlantean heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. As he reluctantly embrace...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, we're diving back into the Star Wars Universe and we're writing songs about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with friend of the show; Mark Ponte!  Three new songs: "Rogues", "For a Fistful of Kybers", and "One With the Force"  "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is a 2016 sci-fi film directed by Gareth Edwards. Set...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're joined by comedian John Selle as we talk about The Hunger Games! Two new songs this week: "Too Much Hope" and "I Am Gonna Die"  "The Hunger Games" is a dystopian science fiction film directed by Gary Ross. The movie, released in 2012, stars Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark, and Liam Hemsworth...