Episodes
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On this episode, the gang dive into Toho's first ever non-Godzilla kaiju film as well as its first ever color kaiju film, Rodan from 1956. They discuss why they feel the film is hurt by its pacing, the advantages of Rodan's dub vs its sub, and a hilarious behind the scenes story of what happened to one of the Rodan props.
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On this episode the gang are joined by Rochasaurus to ring in the Millennium era with Godzilla 2000 from 1999! They discuss why the film's cast is so endearing, how it works as a fresh start for Godzilla, and if Orga commits vore or not.
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On this episode, the gang are joined by the fourth member of the Fears, Futures, and Fossils crew Pokesaurus! They discuss the much maligned and hated original American remake of Godzilla, directed by Roland Emmerich from 1998. They discuss why the film fails as a Godzilla movie, if Toho should acknowledge it or not, and the very awkward 90s moments.
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On the second ever Godzilla Roundtable Halloween Special, the gang discuss the 1965 Toho kaiju horror film, Frankenstein Conquers The World! They get into its unique feeling and vibe compared to other Toho kaiju films, its exploration of ethics in science, and the absolutely hilarious alternate ending. They also announce what the next Halloween special will be about in 2022!
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On this episode, the gang are joined by kaiju author Kelly Warner to discuss the middle film in the Heisei Gamera Trilogy, Gamera 2: Advent of Legion! They discuss the increased horror elements, why the film works despite a weaker cast, and if Obitsu has the hots for military men.
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On this concluding episode for the Heisei era, the gang are back together again as ToN first shares his thoughts on Godzilla vs Destroyah and then they discuss their favorite and least favorite parts of Godzilla's first big comeback era. Like last time, they discuss their favorite monsters, who the best characters are, and the funniest moments both on purpose and accidental.
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On this episode the gang are joined by Kaiju (They/Them/Their) to discuss the first movie in the Heisei Gamera trilogy, Gamera: Guardian of The Universe! They discuss why they love the revamps for Gamera and Gyaos, the improved budget, and the film's environmentalist themes.
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On this episode Mulder/Fae & Crash are joined by CallMeJoe to discuss the final film in the Heisei Godzilla series, Godzilla vs Destoroyah. They discuss why the film pulls at their heart strings, why Destoroyah works as the final villain of the Heisei era, and the film's handling of the Oxygen Destroyer.
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On this episode the gang are joined by Cam to discuss the final film of Gamera's Showa era, Gamera: Super Monster. They discuss how Daei's bankruptcy and lack of funding hurt the film, the constant rip-offs and overuse of stock footage, and what the hell is going on with the Spacewomen.
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On this episode, the gang discuss the 1994 film, Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla! They discuss the complicated origins of Spacegodzilla, the revival of MOGUERA, Miki's expanded role, and how useless Mothra is in this film.
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On this episode, the gang discuss the last of the initial seven Showa Gamera films, Gamera vs Zigra! They discuss why they feel this is the worst of the films so far, the blatant advertising for Sea World, and Gamera playing his own theme song.
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On this episode the gang discuss the Heisei debuts of Mechagodzilla and Rodan in Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II! They discuss how they felt about the changes to Mechagodzilla, bringing back the concept of a son of Godzilla, and why the title for the movie makes no sense.
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On this episode the gang discuss the 1970 film, Gamera vs Jiger! They get into why the Showa era of Gamera is starting to feel stale despite the film's higher budget, the history behind Expo '70 that's featured in the film, and why the little sister looks so angry.
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On the 20th episode of the show, the gang discuss Mothra's triumphant return to the Heisei era in Godzilla vs Mothra (1992) aka Godzilla & Mothra: The Battle For The Earth! They discuss how they feel about the film's Indiana Jones influence, environmentalism messaging, and why Miki is just a GPS.
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On this episode the gang are joined by their first guest for the Gamera Roundtable, Turtle Prick to discuss the 1969 film, Gamera vs Guiron! They discuss why the film looks and feels so much cheaper then before, the absolute hilarity of many many moments, and how it stacks up with a similarly child-focused Godzilla film from the same year, All Monsters Attack.
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On this episode the gang are joined by a very special guest, Richard Newby of The Hollywood Reporter, to discuss the return of King Ghidorah in the aptly titled 1991 entry in the Heisei continuity, Godzilla vs King Ghidorah! They discuss how they feel about the changes made to King Ghidorah, the messy time travel sub-plot, how Japan and America's 1990s tension influenced the film, and the best character of all M-11.
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On this episode, the gang discuss the fourth Showa Gamera film, Gamera vs Viras! They discuss the film's over usage of stock footage, whether or not Viras works as a design, and the debut of the iconic Gamera song.
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On this episode the gang are once more joined by Prime Spinosaur as they discuss the 2nd film in the Heisei era, Godzilla vs Biollante! They dive into how the film explored the perils of genetic engineering years before Jurassic Park did, the emotional arc of Doctor Shirigami, and the horrible English dialogue.
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On this episode the gang cover the debut of Gamera's nemesis, 1967's Gamera vs Gyaos! They discuss why this is the one to finally click for ToN and Crash, the vast improvement of Eiichi compared to Toshio, and the weird and wonderful origins of Gyaos as a monster.
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On this episode the gang are joined by longtime friend Prime Spinosaur to ring in the Heisei era with the beloved classic, The Return of Godzilla! They discuss the film's cold war themes and settings, how it succeeds in bringing Godzilla back to its more serious roots, and the wild and confusing story behind its American re-edit, Godzilla 1985.
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