Giant Monster Messages: Recent Episodes
Giant Monster Messages
Podcast where a fan and a first timer find the messages in Giant Monster and kaiju Movies. We cover the history and what happens with King Kong, Godzilla, Gamera, and all those other Giant Monsters.
Structured format for each episode: History Plot Talking Points Messages Final Thoughts Listener feedback and thoughts
Giant Monster Messages : Secret of the Loch (1934)
We are completely sidelined by our hatred for Jimmy in our episode for the 1934 film Secret of the Loch.
Time
01:25
History
07:10
Plot
10:35
Talking Points
21:30
Messages
23:30
Final Thoughts
24:30
Listener Feedback
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Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Taylor and a special guest watch the 2013 documentary Jodorowsky's Dune.
Dune John
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Giant Monster Messages: The 6 Ultra Brothers vs The Monster Army (1974)
We discuss Subnautica and Project Hail Mary in our episode for the 1974 classic The 6 Ultra Brothers vs The Monster Army.
Time
04:10
History
13:35
Plot
20:45
Talking Points
45:15
Messages
52:10
Final Thoughts
54:00
Listener Feedback
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BlueSky
Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Interview: Jurassic Park (1993) & Anaconda (1997)
We interview people before and after seeing Jurassic Park (1993) & Anaconda (1997) at the Carolina Theatre.
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Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Giant Monster Messages: Ultraman Wonderful World (1996)
We watch and discuss the 1996 celebration of 30 years of Ultraman in our episode for Ultraman Wonderful World.
Time
02:10
History
10:10
Plot
20:35
Talking Points
35:35
Messages
44:00
Final Thoughts
46:20
Listener Feedback
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BlueSky
Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
Special Thanks to:
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Giant Monster Messages: Rebirth of Mothra (1996)
Would you ride a Mothra? House with a ladder? Who is the target audience? These, and possibly more questions were asked in our episode for the 1996 classic Rebrith of Mothra.
Time
01:37
History
05:50
Plot
18:05
Talking Points
41:20
Messages
45:30
Final Thoughts
49:20
Listener Feedback
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BlueSky
Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Authors of the First Amendment
Taylor and some special guests watch the Dune Miniseries (2000) and talk about it. This episode is for the first episode.
Dune John
Robin Careless
Producer: Megan Kaczanowski
Taylor and some special guests watch the Dune Miniseries (2000) and talk about it. This episode is for the second episode.
Dune John
Robin Careless
Producer: Megan Kaczanowski
Taylor and some special guests watch the Dune Miniseries (2000) and talk about it. This episode is for the first episode.
Dune John
Robin Careless
Producer: Megan Kaczanowski
Top 9 Giant Monsters to base a religion on
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Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Giant Monster Messages: Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996)
We discuss Sid6.7, Wizard Aliens, and what even is a Legion in our episode for the 1996 classic Gamera 2: Attack of Legion.
Time
01:27
History
12:40
Plot
23:40
Talking Points
48:50
Messages
58:45
Final Thoughts
1:01:00
Listener Feedback
References
Northern Lights in US
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-11-10-mn-2148-story.html
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla vs Destroyah (1995)
We discuss ghosts, potatoes, and zombies in our episode for the 1995 film Godzilla vs Destroyah.
Time
05:00
History
13:30
Plot
22:50
Talking Points
43:25
Messages
53:40
Final Thoughts
57:05
Listener Feedback
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Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Echos of Giant Monster Messages: Bermuda Depths (1978)
Slick from Echos of Giant Monsters (link) joins Taylor for this special episode of the 1978 film Bermuda Depths.
Plot
09:15
Talking Points
44:50
Giant Monster Messages: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1995)
In our episode for the 1995 classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers THE MOVIE, we wonder which Brady Reunion Ivan missed, discuss how cool frogs are, and who is the target audience?
Time
02:05
History
18:30
Plot
30:05
Talking Points
50:00
Messages
56:20
Final Thoughts
58:10
Listener Feedback
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BlueSky
Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
Special Thanks to:
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Authors of the First Amendment
Giant Monster Messages: Mosquito (1995)
Was the band The Stooges a fan of Godzilla films? How powerful is a Winnebago? These are questions we ask in this episode for the 1995 classic Mosquito.
Time
01:35
History
11:00
Plot
18:20
Talking Points
38:15
Messages
45:50
Final Thoughts
47:30
Listener Feedback
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BlueSky
Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Interview: Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Monster Attack (2001)
We interview people before and after seeing Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Monster Attack (2001) at the Carolina Theatre.
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Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Giant Monster Messages: Jurassic Park (1993)
We go on for quite a while in our episode for the 1993 classic Jurassic Park. We also have more than two messages!
Time
03:30
History
13:00
Plot
18:50
Talking Points
43:30
Messages
01:00:20
Final Thoughts
01:03:00
Listener Feedback
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Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Interview: Tremors (1990)
We interview people before and after seeing Tremors (1990) at the Carolina Theatre.
Requested Links
Star Trek The Motion Picture
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Interview: Godzilla vs Megaguirus (1995)
We interview people before and after seeing Godzilla vs Megaguirus (1995) at the Carolina Theatre.
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Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
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We interview people before and after seeing Godzilla vs Mothra (1992) at the Carolina Theatre.
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Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
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Giant Monster Messages: Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)
We discuss glowing rocks, Mu and Atlantis, and search through dropped loot in our episode for the 1995 classic Gamera: Guardian of the Universe!
Time
01:22
History
11:45
Plot
22:25
Talking Points
38:40
Messages
47:25
Final Thoughts
48:40
Listener Feedback
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BlueSky
Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Giant Monster Messages: Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon (1994)
We discuss the classic 1994 Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon and wonder if its just a megazord.
Time
02:15
History
11:50
Plot
24:00
Talking Points
41:40
Messages
46:50
Final Thoughts
49:30
Listener Feedback
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BlueSky
Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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We interview people before and after seeing Godzilla vs King Ghidorah (1991) at the Carolina Theatre.
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla (1994)
We discuss Pokemon and Moby Dick in our episode for the 1994 film Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla.
Time
01:45
History
14:55
Plot
31:05
Talking Points
59:20
Messages
1:09:30
Final Thoughts
1:12:40
Listener Feedback
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Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla II (1993)
In our episode for the 1993 Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla II, we discuss the bone wars and how Godzilla is a parasite.
Time
03:45
History
09:20
Plot
20:00
Talking Points
46:55
Messages
54:30
Final Thoughts
55:30
Listener Feedback
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BlueSky
Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Giant Monster Messages: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 (1993)
In our episode for the classic 1993 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (that's the full title), we discuss how this changed Joshua's life and Battle Toads.
Time
01:50
History
10:10
Plot
22:20
Talking Points
38:25
Messages
46:25
Final Thoughts
48:10
Listener Feedback
References
https://isaacmeyer.net/2023/09/episode-500-the-500th-episode/
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We interview people before and after seeing The Black Scorpion (1957) at the Carolina Theatre.
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We interview people before and after seeing The Blob (1988) at the Carolina Theatre.
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle For Earth (1992)
For our episode of the 1992 classic Godzilla and Mothra, we discuss pre-history flood myths and wonder if words are important.
Time
01:45
History
09:30
Plot
17:25
Talking Points
32:15
Messages
37:30
Final Thoughts
39:00
Listener Feedback
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Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/
Podcast Art by Laser 'lizard' Lluis
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Giant Monster Messages: Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992)
For our episode of this 1992 we discuss calculating babysitter overtime and Rick Moranis being a marshmallow. We also discuss for over 7 minutes on how to make a PB&J.
Time
01:33
History
09:51
Plot
24:38
Talking Points
28:30
Start PBJ
35:40
End PBJ
48:30
Messages
55:40
Final Thoughts
58:00
Listener Feedback
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla vs King Ghidorah (1991)
In our episode for the 1991 classic Godzilla vs King Ghidorah, we discuss who makes the better infiltration unit, and explain how the time travel makes perfect sense.
Time
01:28
History
08:00
Plot
13:25
Talking Points
35:00
Messages
38:55
Final Thoughts
39:55
Listener Feedback
References
CNN report on film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTXYx6tfvaQ&ab_channel=TheH-Man
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We interview people before and after seeing Gamera vs Barugon (1966) at the Carolina Theatre.
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We interview people before and after seeing THEM! (1954) at the Carolina Theatre.
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Giant Monster Messages: Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991)
In our episode for the 1991 film Alligator 2: The Mutation, we discuss pay toilets in America.
Time
01:30
History
08:50
Plot
15:30
Talking Points
26:05
Messages
31:30
Final Thoughts
32:00
Listener Feedback
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Giant Monster Messages II: Secret of the Ooze (1991)
We talk of giant dandelions and bad science in our episode for the 1991 classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze.
Time
01:58
History
10:40
Plot
18:55
Talking Points
44:00
Messages
51:10
Final Thoughts
53:20
Listener Feedback
References
Turtle Tracks
Episode 96
https://podbay.fm/p/turtletrackspodcast/e/1705439724
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Giant Monster Messages: Robot Jox (1990)
In our episode for the 1990 classic, Robot Jox, we try to make sure we haven't already been killed inside.
Time
02:00
History
11:23
Plot
19:50
Talking Points
40:50
Messages
48:25
Final Thoughts
49:55
Listener Feedback
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We interview people before and after seeing Return of Daimajin (1966) at the Carolina Theatre.
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We interview people before and after seeing Rebirth of Mothra at the Carolina Theatre.
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Giant Monster Messages: Killer Crocodile 2 (1990)
In this episode, we talk about the sequel to another episode (Killer Crocodile). Is it anything like Jaws?
Time
02:00
History
07:00
Plot
15:35
Talking Points
26:00
Messages
31:00
Final Thoughts
30:20
Listener Feedback
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We interview people before and after seeing Q at the Carolina Theatre.
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Giant Monster Messages: Ultra Q: The Movie: Legend of the Stars (1990)
Plot
- Paranoia radio broadcast: how well do you know your alien neighbor
- Murder scene investigate reveals someone killed by overclocked water pistols
- Chewed pencil points TV journalists to one of their own, who keeps disappearing
- Reporter’s crew discover that salt water has ruined their tires and video footage
- Historic reporter continues work on ancient cultural sites
- A monster tail pops up to whack construction workers that were rude to reporter
- Reporter finds village of cultists and gets whacked by a woman
- The journal of the reporter gets mailed to the TV station
- Best friend tries to find reporter and gets maiden spirit instead
- Maiden tells friend to stop looking for reporter, but he refuses
- Friend travels to next site, where crew tries to get maiden arrested
- Maiden throws a fit, monster shows up to protect her, then she gets sad again when it hurts her new boy toy
- Friend convinces maiden, after much hugging, to take them to cultist town
- Maiden gets upset and tries to kill crew, then pouts when reporter shows up to stop her
- Reporter explains that maiden is an alien that wants things to go back to how they were
- Turns out reporter’s ancestors were also alien
- TV station tries to do historic location show, so maiden attacks them
- Friend goes back to the station in order to shut down the program
- Girl on crew cracks under pressure
- Station sends construction crew to turn cultist town into a tourist trap
- Monster shows up to scare everyone away
- Alien girl leaves with partial alien reporter
- No one believes Mister Fuzzy
- Crew wishes the aliens had taken their boss away, too
Time
02:17
History
11:42
Plot
16:05
Talking Points
27:20
Messages
32:30
Final Thoughts
35:05
Listener Feedback
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Giant Monster Messages: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
We shed our scutes and discuss murder in our episode for the 1990 classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Time
01:49
History
08:30
Plot
12:25
Talking Points
33:13
Messages
42:25
Final Thoughts
43:50
Listener Feedback
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Top 9 Giant Monster Arkoff Movies
Samuel Z Arkoff
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Giant Monster Messages: Tremors (1990)
In our episode for the 1990 classic Tremors, we talking Fracking, Pole Vaulting Cinema, and catalog Paper Rock Scissors. It's good stuff.
Time
01:33
History
14:32
Plot
26:05
Talking Points
40:30
Messages
45:46
Final Thoughts
47:50
Listener Feedback
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Giant Monster Messages: Aliens (1986)
In our episode for the 1986 classic, Aliens, we talk of mothers and conspiracy theories. Are mothers even real?
Time
02:37
History
09:10
Plot
14:45
Talking Points
38:20
Messages
43:15
Final Thoughts
45:45
Listener Feedback
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Giant Monster Messages: Moses vs Godzilla (1998)
In our episode, that at least 1 listener asked for, we discuss the powers and abilities of Moses and this alternate history of Godzilla, for the 1998 classic Moses vs Godzilla.
Time
01:50
History
05:20
Plot
12:45
Talking Points
26:30
Messages
31:00
Final Thoughts
32:30
Listener Feedback
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Giant Monster Messages: Warlords of Atlantis (1978)
Does an old man summon a kraken? What would you do with a wikipedia helmet? We also learn that dinosaurs don't fly or swim on our episode for the 1978 classic Warlords of Atlantis.
Time
01:35
History
11:30
Plot
17:30
Talking Points
31:00
Messages
36:30
Final Thoughts
38:40
Listener Feedback
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Giant Monster Messages: YETI: Giant of the 20th Century (1977)
Taylor forgets something important and we learn about the magic in the land of Canada in our episode for the 1977 classic YETI: Giant of the 20th Century.
Time
01:30
History
06:40
Plot
Sometime
Talking Points
29:10
Messages
32:45
Final Thoughts
Some other time
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Giant Monster Messages: Equinox (1970)
We cover previous missed Final Thoughts and get all theological in this story about demons and special effects in the 1970 film Equinox.
Time
05:40
History
14:40
Plot
24:50
Talking Points
44:10
Messages
48:30
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50:30
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Giant Monster Messages: Space Monster Wangmagwi (1967)
We talk a lot about poop, pee, and noses in our episode for the 1967 classic Space Monster Wangmagwi.
Time
01:50
History
05:50
Plot
13:50
Talking Points
30:50
Messages
Nope
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36:00
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Giant Monster Messages: Giant from the Unknown (1958)
In our episode for the 1958 Giant from the Unknown we talk flirting, how Vargus did nothing wrong, and that Geologists aren't scientists again. Enjoy!
Time
01:43
History
11:53
Plot
19:08
Talking Points
35:15
Messages
40:30
Final Thoughts
42:00
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References
Suspended Animation
https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/living-fossils-0017289
Toasts
https://www.history.navy.mil/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/m/mess-night-manual.html#toasts
Cross symbol in Native American History
https://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/cross-symbol.htm
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Giant Monster Messages: The Cyclops (1957)
In this episode we discuss obsession, violence, and the government, on our episode for the 1957 Burt I. Gordon film The Cyclops
Time
02:10
History
11:15
Plot
20:42
Talking Points
30:55
Messages
37:15
Final Thoughts
38:50
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Giant Monster Messages: Harvey (1950)
We are joined by special guest, Julie, in our Valentines Day episode for the 1950 classic, Harvey.
Time
02:25
History
05:50
Plot
11:57
Talking Points
34:20
Messages
46:40
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49:00
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Top 9 Giant Monster films of the 1980s.
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Giant Monster Messages: The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
If you kill your snake master, are you still an evil snake? That question, and many more, are asked in this episode for the 1988 film The Lair of the White Worm.
Time
01:20
History
08:50
Plot
17:30
Talking Points
41:20
Messages
51:05
Final Thoughts
53:45
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Giant Monster Messages: Spasms (1983)
Is hell evil? Can a snake have electric powers and flammable venom? These questions, and many more are answered in our episode for the 1983 film Spasms.
Time
3:46
History
20:25
Plot
28:40
Talking Points
59:40
Messages
1:08:05
Final Thoughts
1:10:55
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
We have lots of fun notes and corn chips in our episode for the 1989 film Godzilla vs Biollante.
Time
02:04
History
11:47
Plot
18:41
Talking Points
39:49
Messages
49:40
Final Thoughts
51:48
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Giant Monster Messages: Killer Crocodile (1989)
It's Italian swamp jaws. Need we say more? We do anyway.
Time
03:09
History
08:42
Plot
13:24
Talking Points
28:15
Messages
35:04
Final Thoughts
36:50
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Giant Monster Messages: DeepStar Six (1989)
We go underwater in our episode for the 1989 film DeepStar Six. Do some of us try to come up to early?
Time
03:52
History
15:04
Plot
18:45
Talking Points
37:47
Messages
43:15
Final Thoughts
46:00
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Giant Monster Messages: My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
The importance of parental figures, and what is the cutest, are some of the topics we cover on our episode for the 1988 class My Neighbor Totoro.
Time
01:25
History
15:18
Plot
20:15
Talking Points
40:36
Messages
49:03
Final Thoughts
51:10
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Giant Monster Messages: The Princess Bride (1987)
In this episode we discuss the 1987 giant monster classic, the Princess Bride.
Time
01:34
History
14:00
Plot
17:16
Talking Points
40:35
Messages
51:42
Final Thoughts
55:25
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Giant Monster Messages: Spaceballs (1987)
We discuss the deep messages in this somber film in our episode for the 1987 film Spaceballs.
Time
01:44
History
10:06
Plot
16:45
Talking Points
38:55
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50:09
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52:30
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Top 9 Black and White Giant Monster Movies
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Giant Monster Messages: King Kong Lives (1986)
We discuss artificial hearts and the real reason for why that thing is so small in our episode for the 1986 film King Kong Lives.
Time
| 02:12 | History | | 11:40 | Plot | | 19:27 | Talking Points | | 33:10 | Messages | | 38:54 | Final Thoughts | | 40:50 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
What vehicle would you transform into? Where is humanity? These questions, and more, in our episode for the 1986 film The Transformers: The Movie.
Time
| 02:08 | History | | 13:43 | Plot | | 22:20 | Talking Points | | 46:21 | Messages | | 55:03 | Final Thoughts | | 57:07 | Listener Feedback |
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Starscreams Ghost: Episode 19
Transformers University: Episode 66
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Giant Monster Messages: Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird (1985)
We talk about adorable kids and racism in our episode for the 1985 film Follow That Bird.
Time
| 01:24 | History | | 07:36 | Plot | | 19:12 | Talking Points | | 35:37 | Messages | | 43:29 | Final Thoughts | | 46:44 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Flying Monster/War of the God Monsters (1985)
We wonder what we would do as housekeepers, embrace the power of the mole, and wish we had dinosaur bone hallucinations in our episode for the 1985 film The Flying Monster/War of the God Monsters.
Time
| 01:28 | History | | 10:27 | Plot | | 16:12 | Talking Points | | 37:49 | Messages | | 41:12 | Final Thoughts | | 42:37 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Q (1982)
2nd part of our Quetzalcoatl duology. We also find out what films Joshua hasn't seen in this episode for the 1982 film Q.
Time
| 01:50 | History | | 15:34 | Plot | | 20:45 | Talking Points | | 45:31 | Messages | | 50:56 | Final Thoughts | | 52:30 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Flying Serpent (1948)
We deviate from our normal scheduled program to cover the 1948 film The Flying Serpent. There is still a plan.
Time
02:52
History
08:26
Plot
12:38
Talking Points
37:44
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45:58
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49:53
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Giant Monster Messages: Pulgasari (1985)
We discuss our first Noth Korean giant monster movie, and agree on child blood oaths, in our episode for the 1985 film, Pulgasari.
Time
01:30
History
11:29
Plot
23:40
Talking Points
43:56
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52:27
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55:59
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla 1985 (1985)
The American Version! It's the sequel to 1956. With new and improved Raymond Burr! And Dr. Pepper!
Time
02:34
History
06:03
Plot
10:10
Talking Points
23:25
Messages
25:06
Final Thoughts
28:40
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Giant Monster Messages: Return of Godzilla (1984)
Godzilla is BACK! Both on the big screen and on our podcast, and kills nearly 0 people.
Time
01:45
History
07:42
Plot
16:15
Talking Points
38:25
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41:44
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45:00
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Giant Monster Messages: Dune (1984)
We first have an interview with someone who actually knows and likes Dune. The 2nd half is Taylor and Joshua also talking about the film.
Time
01:08:30
History
01:19:59
Plot
01:22:36
Talking Points
01:48:17
Messages
01:55:33
Final Thoughts
01:56:50
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Dune Handout
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Giant Monster Messages: Razorback (1984)
We discuss Pon Farr for boars and how some deal with the guilt of murder with more murder in this episode for the 1984 film Razorback.
Time
01:25
History
07:52
Plot
15:07
Talking Points
38:00
Messages
48:07
Final Thoughts
50:15
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Giant Monster Messages: Devil Fish (1984)
In our episode for the 1984 film Devil Fish covers different types of devil fish, the history of sharks, and a Mary Sue boy.
Time
02:35
History
06:52
Plot
11:15
Talking Points
18:06
Messages
24: 13
Final Thoughts
25:50
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Part 4 in our journey through the first 50 years of Giant Monster movies.
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Part 3 in our journey through the first 50 years of Giant Monster movies.
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Part 2 in our journey through the first 50 years of Giant Monster movies.
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Part 2 in our journey through the first 50 years of Giant Monster movies.
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We start in 33 and make our way half way through 62 in our first episode covering the first 50 years of giant monster movies. 7 of the films we talk about get 4 thumbs up. Guess which ones they are.
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Giant Monster Messages: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
In our episode for the 1984 classic, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, we discuss Warrior Pacifists, Bad Motor Scooters, Fear, and making a spaghetti heaven.
Time
| 01:31 | History | | 10:22 | Plot | | 14:28 | Talking Points | | 34:33 | Messages | | 53:14 | Final Thoughts | | 55:38 | Listener Feedback |
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Age of Ultron
https://overmental.com/content/did-you-catch-this-studio-ghibli-easter-egg-in-avengers-age-of-ultron-26397
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Joshua Interviews Gamera
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Joshua Interviews Titanosaurus.
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Top 9 Tremors movies based on Posters
We rank the 7 Tremors movies, as well as the 2 Deadly Spawn films, based solely on their posters. All results are final. Get in the comments.
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Top 9 Tremors movies based on Posters
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Giant Monster Messages: King of Snakes (1984)
We discover that this film takes place in the Terminator universe in our discussion for the 1984 classic King of Snakes.
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Giant Monster Messages: Jaws 3
We convene the Giant Monster Counsel and decide Howard the Duck is back on the list while discussing the 1983 film Jaws 3-D.
Time
| 01:55 | History | | 14:36 | Plot | | 23:19 | Talking Points | | 36:45 | Messages | | 45:18 | Final Thoughts | | 48:05 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Deadly Spawn (1983)
Not nearly as much crab talk as last time. We decide no Tremors, which is a sad time, in our episode for the 1983 film The Deadly Spawn.
Time
| 02:15 | History | | 07:27 | Plot | | 12:56 | Talking Points | | 30:16 | Messages | | 36:34 | Final Thoughts | | 39:24 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Forbidden World (1982)
Lots of crab talk in episode for the 1982 film Forbidden World, or Mutant, or Subject 20. Whatever you want to call it.
Time
| 05:33 | History | | 17:57 | Plot | | 24:03 | Talking Points | | 37:58 | Messages | | 43:57 | Final Thoughts | | 46:31 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Alligator (1980)
We argue about science books, Joshua gets quizzed, and Taylor rambles about animal research in our episode for the 1980 film Alligator. Also, stop flushing stuff that isn't poop, pee, or toilet paper.
Time
| 01:51 | History | | 13:23 | Plot | | 24:32 | Talking Points | | 43:47 | Messages | | 55:09 | Final Thoughts | | 57:50 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Gamera Super Monster (1980)
The Professional Messalogist Joshua and Taylor discuss the 1980 classic Gamera Super Monster. Not a clips episode.
Time
| 02:38 | History | | 06:12 | Plot | | 13:41 | Talking Points | | 26:31 | Messages | | 32:14 | Final Thoughts | | 34:33 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Strange World of Planet X (1958)
We talk Fantastic Four and appreciated women in our episode for the 1958 film The Strange World of Planet X.
Time
| 01:30 | History | | 07:24 | Plot | | 14:04 | Talking Points | | 28:50 | Messages | | 36:30 | Final Thoughts | | 40:26 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Monolith Monsters (1957)
We discuss if this is a giant monster movie and if geologists are real scientist in our episode for the 1957 film The Monolith Monsters.
Time
| 01:28 | History | | 07:21 | Plot | | 14:49 | Talking Points | | 38:57 | Messages | | 46:07 | Final Thoughts | | 47:36 | Listener Feedback |
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Top 9 giant monster films of the 1970s
Now that we are done with the 1970s, we rank our top 9 giant monster movies of the 1970s. These are final.
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Giant Monster Messages: Star Trek The Motion Picture (1979)
Joshua makes some arguments and Taylor doesn't agree. We also discuss if a version of Twister could be a giant monster movie in our episode for the 1979 film Star Trek The Motion Picture (1979).
Time
| 02:27 | History | | 13:06 | Plot | | 23:00 | Talking Points | | 48:14 | Messages | | 56:41 | Final Thoughts | | 1:00:01 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Prophecy (1979)
We talk abortion and Native Americans for our episode on the 1979 film Prophecy. There is also a mutant giant bear.
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| 01:58 | History | | 10:08 | Plot | | 19:26 | Talking Points | | 31:51 | Messages | | 40:34 | Final Thoughts | | 44:15 | Listener Feedback |
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Interview: Joshua pt. 2
Taylor copies Joshua's idea and interviews him in this Special Feature.
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Giant Monster Messages: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978)
We wonder if Skyscrapers are giant monsters and if tomaties are powered by Kryptonite in our episode for the 1978 film, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. Also, Joshua has regrets.
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| 01:43 | History | | 10:32 | Plot | | 17:30 | Talking Points | | 27:03 | Messages | | 30:45 | Final Thoughts | | 36:14 | Listener Feedback |
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Interview
Taylor copies Joshua's idea and interviews him in this Special Feature.
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Giant Monster Messages: Jaws 2 (1978)
We talk Speed 2 and relationships, and watch businessman doing businessman things in our discussion about Jaws 2 from 1977.
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| 01:30 | History | | 06:58 | Plot | | 11:54 | Talking Points | | 30:25 | Messages | | 36:48 | Final Thoughts | | 40:09 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Crater Lake Monster (9177)
We discover that Howard the Duck is a giant monster movie while discussing the 1977 film The Crater Lake Monster.
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| 02:10 | History | | 11:53 | Plot | | 19:23 | Talking Points | | 35:02 | Messages | | 41:24 | Final Thoughts | | 42:28 | Listener Feedback |
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Top 9 Giant Gorillas
Now that we are over the giant gorilla hump of the 70s we discuss the best giant gorillas so far.
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Giant Monster Messages: The Mighty Peking Man (1977)
We discuss peeping Peking Man and jilted Jane's in our episode for the 1977 film The Mighty Peking Man.
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| 01:51 | History | | 10:24 | Plot | | 18:58 | Talking Points | | 34:44 | Messages | | 40:00 | Final Thoughts | | 41:32 | Listener Feedback |
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The Great Himalayan Earthquakes
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Giant Monster Messages: Empire of the Ants (1977)
We bid farewell to Burt I Gordon and Samuel Z. Arkoff in our episode for their last film we will see, the 1977 film Empire of the Ants.
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| 01:26 | History | | 12:52 | Plot | | 18:40 | Talking Points | | 32:09 | Messages | | 38:35 | Final Thoughts | | 42:49 | Listener Feedback |
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Interview
Joshua calls this a Special Feature and we will just agree with him. He asks Taylor a bunch of questions and you listen. Again.
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Giant Monster Messages: Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds (1977)
We discuss cryptids and bad scientists for our episode of the 1977 film Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds.
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| 01:45 | History | | 10:55 | Plot | | 15:46 | Talking Points | | 26:10 | Messages | | 31:17 | Final Thoughts | | 33:25 | Listener Feedback |
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Fish dying due to heat
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Joshua calls this a Special Feature and we will just agree with him. He asks Taylor a bunch of questions and you listen.
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Giant Monster Messages: Jabberwocky (1977)
We discover that the Pope is technically a giant monster in our discussion for the 1977 film Jabberwocky. Also, we invent the Grizzly to Jaws Nature Attacks Scale!
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| 1:00 | History | | 09:01 | Plot | | 12:32 | Talking Points | | 26:08 | Messages | | 34:14 | Final Thoughts | | 36:28 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Tentacles (1977)
We totally only talk about Tentacles. We totally don't talk about 2 movies for the low low price of 1 movie.
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| 05:33 | History | | 18:25 | Plot | | 31:22 | Talking Points | | 46:48 | Messages | | 54:16 | Final Thoughts | | 57:33 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: King Kong 1976
It's King Kong and has 'Murrican Flamethrowers.
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| 03:00 | History | | 18:22 | Plot | | 26:32 | Talking Points | | 40:41 | Messages | | 49:17 | Final Thoughts | | 53:23 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Queen Kong (1976)
We cover the history of breasts, tell Joshua he should ask a real scientist, and forced sexualization in our episode for the 1976 film Queen Kong.
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| 01:23 | History | | 06:08 | Plot | | 13:16 | Talking Points | | 31:40 | Messages | | 39:41 | Final Thoughts | | 42:58 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: APE (1976)
Is the giant horny ape the giant horny ape or the man? We ask that question and many more in our episode for the 1976 film APE.
Time
| 02:36 | History | | 08:39 | Plot | | 14:44 | Talking Points | | 26:33 | Messages | | 32:50 | Final Thoughts | | 33:59 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Food of the Gods (1976)
Lots of religious stuff and research in our episode for the 1976 film Food of the Gods. This movie also contains those things.
Time
| 02:48 | History | | 15:43 | Plot | | 23:17 | Talking Points | | 44:06 | Messages | | 51:53 | Final Thoughts | | 53:30 | Listener Feedback |
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The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth by H.G. Wells
Marjoe (1972)
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Giant Monster Messages: Grizzly (1976)
We learn that Joshua has some intelligent children and Taylor never interrupts him in our episode for the 1976 film Grizzly.
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| 01:54 | History | | 08:44 | Plot | | 13:22 | Talking Points | | 27:14 | Messages | | 33:27 | Final Thoughts | | 34:57 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: War of God (1976)
Rebecca from The Drift Space joins us to discuss our first film from Taiwan, the 1976 War of God. In this episode we successfully distract Joshua, argue about martians, and hopefully learn something about black holes and dark matter.
Time
| 02:38 | History | | 15:29 | Plot | | 23:29 | Talking Points | | 48:42 | Messages | | 01:01:37 | Final Thoughts | | 01:07:21 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Giant Spider Invasion (1975)
Joshua can't wait to give his review for the 1975 film The Giant Spider Invasion. We manage to fit in BOTH Ask a Scientist AND Ask a Theologian. Also, the Antichrist already happened, so everybody calm down.
Time
| 04:10 | History | | 10:36 | Plot | | 27:15 | Talking Points | | 47:27 | Messages | | 52:30 | Final Thoughts | | 59:04 | Listener Feedback |
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MST3K 310
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Top 9 Favorite Scientists in giant monster movies
Joshua doesn't understand what a scientist is and Taylor has horrible microphone etiquette.
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Giant Monster Messages: Jaws (1975)
Taylor does some rants and we have a surprise "ask a theologian" in our episode for the 1975 classic JAWS.
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| 01:35 | History | | 07:41 | Plot | | 12:51 | Talking Points | | 38:48 | Messages | | 49:46 | Final Thoughts | | 51:55 | Listener Feedback |
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Top 9 Favorite Showa Godzilla Films
We welcome GMan in for our Favorite Top 9 Showa Godzilla films. Gman and Joshua fight for the title of "Godzilla Gatekeeper" and we have the DEFINITIVE TOP 9 SHOWA GODZILLA list!
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Giant Monster Messages: Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
GMan joins us again for our episode on the 1975 film Terror of Mechagodzilla. Joshua lies about Titanosaurus getting beat up, we have conclusive evidence that Titanosaurus is the best, and JR adds his thoughts on the film. We also argue Love over Science, which is blasphemy.
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| 01:46 | History | | 17:17 | Plot | | 24:10 | Talking Points | | 57:37 | Messages | | 1:15:38 | Final Thoughts | | 1:20:25 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Jumborg Ace & Giant (1974)
We piece together the subtitles, have a Hot Sauce Half Minute, and for some reason ask a Scientist in our episode for the 1974 film Jumborg Ace and Giant.
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| 04:50 | History | | 07:27 | Plot | | 19:00 | Talking Points | | 27:58 | Messages | | 33:55 | Final Thoughts | | 35:40 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (1974)
It's the beginning of the end of an era when we cover the 1974 film Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla. Joshua thinks he is hillarious. Sprocket is the best boy. Maybe spoilers for Godzilla vs King Kong?
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| 02:07 | History | | 12:22 | Plot | | 24:14 | Talking Points | | 46:01 | Messages | | 53:24 | Final Thoughts | | 56:28 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Tah Tien (1973)
Joshua tries to take the research job and we learn Taylor doesn't play Final Fantasy. We also might learn to do good things for goodness sake in our episode for the 1973 film Tah Tien.
Time
| 03:07 | History | | 12:10 | Plot | | 24:32 | Talking Points | | 33:56 | Messages | | 39:15 | Final Thoughts | | 42:36 | Listener Feedback |
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Thai Movies as Symbolic Representation of Thai Life
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Giant Monster Messages: La Planète sauvage
Joshua talks about Taylor's butt, Taylor talks about Puritan crap, we ask a Theologian, and have lots of Messages in our episode for the 1973 film La Planète sauvage.
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| 01:47 | History | | 07:27 | Plot | | 15:26 | Talking Points | | 34:01 | Messages | | 48:02 | Final Thoughts | | 54:08 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Neptune Factor (1973)
Joshua tells us about Super Babies and we discuss how blob fish look like normal fish in this episode for the 1973 film The Neptune Factor. No rush, take your time. Take other people's time.
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| 01:58 | History | | 11:56 | Plot | | 16:23 | Talking Points | | 28:33 | Messages | | 33:54 | Final Thoughts | | 38:50 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Digby the Biggest Dog in the World (1973)
There's tons of Bits and someone is a bad scientist in our episode for the 1973 film Digby the Biggest Dog in the World. Also, we aren't sure if we watched the movie. 2nd also, you should go listen to the other episode in the References Section.
Time
| 01:46 | History | | 05:53 | Plot | | 10:00 | Talking Points | | 25:53 | Messages | | 35:33 | Final Thoughts | | 38:42 | Listener Feedback |
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Still Any Good? Podcast
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla vs Megalon (1973)
In a very special episode, we look back at the 2nd ever recording that we made. Our episode for the 1973 film Godzilla vs Megalon.
This was one of our test episodes before we started publishing for real. We present it to you unedited and in it's original glory.
We play a game called "Guess the Stock Footage", argue if Seatopians are good/bad, and argue about Technology being good/bad. Honestly, we don't really argue, but that is what I wrote as I was writing this so that's what was written.
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| 02:11 | Trivia | | 09:43 | Plot | | 15:20 | Talking Points | | 23:18 | Messages | | 35:58 | Does it Hold Up? | | 42:39 | Final part? |
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Giant Monster Messages: Daigoro vs Goliath (1973)
We talk about the logistics of feeding a giant monster/animal, lots of rules laywering, and Joshua leaves the Podcast in our episode for the 1973 film Daigoro vs Goliath, where somebody gets Y-Planned.
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| 02:34 | History | | 07:33 | Plot | | 13:36 | Talking Points | | 29:01 | Messages | | 38:21 | Final Thoughts | | 41:18 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Night of the Lepus (1972)
Joshua has some great idea's and is generally far nicer to this film than Taylor, who stands on lots of soap box's.
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| 02:29 | History | | 09:20 | Plot | | 14:34 | Talking Points | | 29:58 | Messages | | 36:44 | Final Thoughts | | 41:06 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla vs Gigan (1972)
We talk Dresden Files and the Fae in general, while also wondering what it means to have peace in our episode for the 1972 film Godzilla vs Gigan.
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| 01:58 | History | | 06:01 | Plot | | 11:22 | Talking Points | | 24:12 | Messages | | 31:17 | Final Thoughts | | 34:32 | Listener Feedback |
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Top 9 one change we would make to any giant monster film
In this episode we discuss what 1 change we would make to any of the giant monster films we have seen. Such changes could be:
The return of a doctor
More death scenes
Less Monsters
Actually including a giant monster
Different monsters win fights
Also, we get a surprise top 5 giant monster movies from Joshua
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla vs Hedorah (1971)
We DoN’t WaNt To GeT pOlItIcAl, but we cover Captain Planet, Responsibility, and we also learn Joshua's top 3 Godzilla films in our discussion for the 1971 masterpiece Godzilla vs Hedorah.
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| 01:32 | History | | 05:47 | Plot | | 08:22 | Talking Points | | 24:27 | Messages | | 31:12 | Final Thoughts | | 33:57 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Gamera vs Zigra (1971)
We talk about giant monsters and pokemon types and maybe hypnotism again? I swear we have already covered that before we talk about it again in our episode for the 1971 film Gamera vs Zigra.
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| 04:49 | History | | 12:52 | Plot | | 21:36 | Talking Points | | 34:54 | Messages | | 47:53 | Final Thoughts | | 51:45 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Space Amoeba (1970)
Why do bullets bounce off of giant things? What's your favorite seat on a plane? Is there a soul or free will? All those questions, plus a new type of episode is announce on our episode for the 1970 film Space Amoeba.
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| 03:06 | History | | 12:55 | Plot | | 17:07 | Talking Points | | 39:42 | Messages | | 58:29 | Final Thoughts | | 1:00:10 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Gamera vs Jiger (1970)
We discuss protesting, Pokemon breeding, consent, and wonder where Gamera's brain is in our episode for the 1970 film Gamera vs Jigar.
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| 02:10 | History | | 09:25 | Plot | | 14:28 | Talking Points | | 28:44 | Messages | | 33:17 | Final Thoughts | | 35:05 | Listener Feedback |
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Top 9 Giant Monster Films of the 1960s
In this episode we talk about our Top 9 Giant Monster movies from the 1960s. Some you expect, so you probably don't like. Hopefully most you do like.
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Giant Monster Messages: The Mighty Gorga (1969)
Why is Joshua yawning so much? Is it all the tangents? How smooth are baby butts? How smart are giant gorilla's? Find out, in our episode for the 1969 film The Mighty Gorga.
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| 01:50 | History | | 08:51 | Plot | | 13:51 | Talking Points | | 23:45 | Messages | | 25:28 | Final Thoughts | | 28:16 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: All Monsters Attack (1969)
Secret dad? Who actually is the bully? Those questions, plus stories that you didn't want to know about being a latchkey kid in our episode for the 1969 film All Monsters Attack.
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| 03:18 | History | | 11:16 | Plot | | 14:31 | Talking Points | | 24:35 | Messages | | 28:55 | Final Thoughts | | 30:50 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Gamera vs Guiron (1969)
We talk about yet another Planet X and thankfully have NOT the worst kids ever in our discussion for the 1969 film Gamera vs Guiron.
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| 01:36 | History | | 07:50 | Plot | | 13:02 | Talking Points | | 28:39 | Messages | | 33:37 | Final Thoughts | | 35:56 | Listener Feedback |
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Japan traffic war
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Giant Monster Messages: Destroy All Monsters (1968)
Taylor and Joshua have lots of Talking Points for the 1968 film Destroy All Monsters. Maybe as many as there are monsters?
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| 02:12 | History | | 12:29 | Plot | | 16:12 | Talking Points | | 31:08 | Messages | | 36:25 | Final Thoughts | | 38:10 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Yeogi Dasi Ganda
Taylor and Joshua discuss this mercurial musical that involves Time Fighters and Time Dancers. There is a Phantom Menace.
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| 01:46 | History | | 08:28 | Plot | | 12:56 | Talking Points | | 27:59 | Messages | | 31:52 | Final Thoughts | | 34:11 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Gamera vs Viras (1968)
Iron Man stole the plot from this film, which this week is Gamera vs Viras. We also talk about butt hearts. Enjoy!
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| 01:14 | History | | 04:38 | Plot | | 07:02 | Talking Points | | 20:01 | Messages | | 25:54 | Final Thoughts | | 27:31 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Matango (1963)
We are joined by the wonderful podcast Monsters vs Men as we look for the messages in the 1963 film Matango. We have differing opinions, but we do all agree that this is a giant monster film.
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| 10:00 | History | | 19:12 | Plot | | 24:35 | Talking Points | | 45:50 | Messages | | 59:29 | Final Thoughts | | 1:10:41 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Son of Godzilla (1967)
Taylor and Joshua talk about moms, dads, and food distribution. Are we distributing the Son of Godzilla as food? Hopefully.
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| 01:24 | History | | 08:28 | Plot | | 13:16 | Talking Points | | 28:33 | Messages | | 38:57 | Final Thoughts | | 41:41 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Yongary, Monster From The Deep (1967)
"I wonder if there was something symbolic in the butt bleed."
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| 02:10 | History | | 06:48 | Plot | | 10:53 | Talking Points | | 28:21 | Messages | | 35:48 | Final Thoughts | | 38:53 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: King Kong Escapes (1967)
Taylor asks Joshua a bunch of questions, we we talk about Sins and Rainbows in our episode for the 1967 film King Kong Escapes.
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| 02:13 | History | | 07:47 | Plot | | 13:05 | Talking Points | | 25:18 | Messages | | 37:17 | Final Thoughts | | 39:44 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Gappa the Triphibian Monster (1967)
We discuss the Prime Directive Issue and have thoughts about this 1967 film called Gappa the Triphibian Monster.
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| 01:43 | History | | 04:32 | Plot | | 07:24 | Talking Points | | 15:50 | Messages | | 20:21 | Final Thoughts | | 23:24 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Gamera vs Gyaos (1967)
Taylor complains about having a real job now and Joshua thinks the kid could be the voice of god in our episode for the 1967 film Gamera vs Gyaos. Also, there is lots of talk about artificial blood.
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| 02:30 | History | | 07:35 | Plot | | 12:32 | Talking Points | | 26:41 | Messages | | 36:18 | Final Thoughts | | 39:21 | Listener Feedback |
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History of Artificial Blood
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2738310/
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Giant Monster Messages: The X from Outer Space (1967)
It's an episode full of conspiracies as our guides keep getting back to the sexism and think sometimes people should just take the hint from the 1967 film The X from Outer Space.
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| 01:34 | History | | 09:37 | Plot | | 12:30 | Talking Points | | 31:01 | Messages | | 36:56 | Final Thoughts | | 39:28 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)
Taylor is asking for a lot of listener corrections in our episode for the 1966 film Ebirah, Horror of the Deep. Also, Joshua proves that the Condor isn't the worst kaiju.
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| 01:34 | History | | 12:14 | Plot | | 17:25 | Talking Points | | 26:49 | Messages | | 30:52 | Final Thoughts | | 32:24 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Gamera vs Barugon (1966)
We discuss the legality of the name Karen in this episode for the 1966 film Gamera vs Barugon. Also, Legends and the Space-Time Continuum.
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| 01:43 | History | | 08:24 | Plot | | 14:23 | Talking Points | | 30:18 | Messages | | 36:19 | Final Thoughts | | 38:50 | Listener Feedback |
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Let’s Get Small - Steve Martin
The Scary Door - Futurama
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Giant Monster Messages: War of the Gargantuas (1966)
We learn that Joshua has seen some movies, while also talking about lots of pokemon and Taylor forgets how to talk into a microphone in our episode for the 1966 film War of the Gargantuas.
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| 04:04 | History | | 12:56 | Plot | | 16:33 | Talking Points | | 27:45 | Messages | | 38:20 | Final Thoughts | | 40:21 | Listener Feedback |
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The Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies Vol. 1
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Top 9 Relationships
(Can't find my "Top 9" gif, so this will have to do)
This episode we go over our top 9 relationships in giant monster movies. Joshua has a great idea.
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Taylor and Brian (Kaijuvision Radio) talk about alien invasion films that also have giant monsters.
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Giant Monster Messages: Return of Daimajin (1966)
We wonder if it's the same statue or just same spirit, and also realize that maybe don't laugh at an angry god in our episode for the 1966 film Return of Diamajin. Also, boats.
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| 01:46 | History | | 07:10 | Plot | | 11:46 | Talking Points | | 19:00 | Messages | | 31:56 | Final Thoughts | | 34:18 | Listener Feedback |
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Ro: The Japanese Sculling Oar
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Giant Monster Messages: Daimajin Strikes Again (1966)
We wonder about birds in Japanese culture and talk about how tHis mOvie Is AbOuT fAmIlY in our episode for the 1966 film Daimajin Strikes Again. Yes, we cover the 3rd movie as the 2nd movie.
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| 03:18 | History | | 06:39 | Plot | | 08:32 | Talking Points | | 15:36 | Messages | | 22:42 | Final Thoughts | | 24:55 | Listener Feedback |
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Japan, guns, and gunpowder
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First Impressions: Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
We give our first impressions on Godzilla: King of the Monsters. There be spoilers here.
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| 05:02 | After Movie | | 07:22 | Spoilers | | 12:50 | Messages | | 16:53 | Final Thoughts |
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Giant Monster Messages: Daimajin (1966)
We got Endgame Spoilers and red butt skin in our episode for the 1966 film Daimajin. We also cover greed, betrayal, and the price of rebellion.
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| 03:27 | History | | 08:58 | Plot | | 12:37 | Talking Points | | 23:17 | Messages | | 30:29 | Final Thoughts | | 35:34 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Invasion of Astro Monster (1965)
Unification and individualism, finding humanity, and doing things for love are topics we cover, plus many more, in our episode covering the 1965 film Invasion of Astro Monster. Also, GMan is awesome enough to join us again.
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| 01:47 | History | | 25:47 | Plot | | 30:52 | Talking Points | | 52:33 | Messages | | 01:11:34 | Final Thoughts | | 01:19:13 | Listener Feedback |
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Ishiro Honda: A life in Film
A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series
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Giant Monster Messages: Gamera (1965)
We learn the difference between a turtle and a tortoise in our episode for the 1965 film Gamera. We also discuss the difference between Intent and Innocence and Present and Future Kenny. Also, there is fire.
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| 01:35 | History | | 08:03 | Plot | | 13:03 | Talking Points | | 26:30 | Messages | | 37:12 | Final Thoughts | | 39:41 | Listener Feedback |
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History of Daiei
Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies
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Giant Monster Messages: Village of the Giants (1965)
We have an interview with the owner of Villageofthegiants.net at the end of the episode. You must listen. It is great. Before all that, we discuss what we would do if we were giants and wonder if ability is what keeps evil in check.
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| 01:57 | History | | 07:12 | Plot | | 13:25 | Talking Points | | 28:12 | Messages | | 36:56 | Final Thoughts | | 40:10 | Listener Feedback | | 49:04 | Interview |
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MST3K episode 523
http://villageofthegiants.net/
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Top 9 Favorite Human Characters
This episode we talk over our Top 9 Favorite Human Characters from our first 50 films. 50 films! That's crazy.
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Giant Monster Messages: Frankenstein vs Baragon
Of course we Ask a Scientist. We also talk a lot about the original Frankenstein book, you should read it. And of course, lots of comparing to Godzilla, the only kind of talk you could get from two people who have seen every giant monster film up until this film, The 1965 Frankenstein vs Baragon. Also, should we watch Matango?
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| 01:34 | History | | 11:55 | Plot | | 14:28 | Talking Points | | 37:14 | Messages | | 54:55 | Final Thoughts | | 58:57 | Listener Feedback |
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Eiji Tsuburaya : Master of Monsters
Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa
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Giant Monster Messages: Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster (1964)
We have off topic Spock, a surprise Ask a Scientist and Ask a Theologian segments, and discuss Power and Responsibility next to Faith and Hope in our episode for the 1964 film Ghidorah the Three-Headed Monster.
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| 01:51 | History | | 12:18 | Plot | | 16:00 | Talking Points | | 34:12 | Messages | | 43:48 | Final Thoughts | | 47:18 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Creeping Terror (1964)
We argue about what constitutes a giant monster movie and discuss how narration makes the viewer lazy in our episode for the 1964 film The Creeping Terror.
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| 02:20 | History | | 08:19 | Plot | | 11:51 | Talking Points | | 25:55 | Messages | | 29:53 | Final Thoughts | | 31:36 | Listener Feedback |
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Things are happening and I tell you about them over a few minutes. It's about things happening right now and things happening in a few months.
Here is a picture of one of the best giant monsters, enjoy!
Giant Monster Messages (1964)
We talk Diamonds and Coal in this episode for the 1964 film Dogora. We remind ourselves that there is no bad writing, and no matter what you tell us Mark Jackson is a Diamond Thief. Also, BEES BEES BEES!
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| 02:16 | History | | 10:40 | Plot | | 14:40 | Talking Points | | 26:12 | Messages | | 33:47 | Final Thoughts | | 37:11 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)
There is a train, but you can't hear it, in our episode for the 1964 film Mothra vs Godzilla. We discuss human trafficking vs kidnapping and ask is this is the best monster reveal in a monster movie. We also wonder if God plays no favorites.
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| 01:27 | History | | 15:03 | Plot | | 18:32 | Talking Points | | 35:50 | Messages | | 43:34 | Final Thoughts | | 45:35 | Listener Feedback |
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Eiji Tsuburaya : Master of Monsters
Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa
Twins
Tsunami
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Giant Monster Messages: Atragon (1963)
Taylor doesn't know how to talk, Joshua answers our questions for a Theologian, and there is far too much History and Nationalism in our episode for the 1963 film Atragon.
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| 01:24 | History | | 15:31 | Plot | | 18:58 | Talking Points | | 31:01 | Messages | | 39:05 | Final Thoughts | | 43:54 | Listener Feedback |
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Eiji Tsuburaya : Master of Monsters
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Giant Monster Messages: King Kong vs Godzilla (1962)
Taylor continues to mispronounce things, we look into the real and imaginary symbolism, differences, and similarities in our discussion for the 1962 film King Kong vs Godzilla. Yes, this covers both versions.
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| 02:02 | History | | 14:18 | Plot | | 21:36 | Talking Points | | 34:14 | Messages | | 44:14 | Final Thoughts | | 46:59 | Listener Feedback |
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Eiji Tsuburaya : Master of Monsters
A Critical History and Filmography of the Godzilla Series
Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa
Godzilla on my Mind: 50 years of the King of Monsters
The Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies Vol1: 1954-1980
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Giant Monster Messages: Day of the Triffids (1962)
Our episode for the 1962 British film, Day of the Triffids contains lots of notes as well as forgotten notes. Trust us, it makes sense. Also, we discuss how this is a zombie movie.
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| 01:33 | History | | 06:33 | Plot | | 13:34 | Talking Points | | 33:25 | Messages | | 43:14 | Final Thoughts | | 47:15 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Jack the Giant Killer (1962)
Taylor Gesticulates while we learn that Joshua has been everywhere and seen everything in our episode for the 1962 film Jack the Giant Killer. There are also some English burns. What exactly does that mean? Listen and find out.
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| 01:40 | History | | 08:13 | Plot | | 12:44 | Talking Points | | 28:43 | Messages | | 35:13 | Final Thoughts | | 38:02 | Listener Feedback |
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Top 9 Favorite Giant Monster Movies from the 1950s.
We talk about our top 9 favorite Giant Monster films from the 1950s. Not what we think are the best, but our favorite. Also, which ones we were surprised made it and which ones we were surprised didn't.
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Giant Monster Messages: Mysterious Island (1961)
We ask who the giant monster is in this adaptation of the Jules Verne story where survival isn't enough anymore in our episode for the 1961 film Mysterious Island. Also, there are puns.
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| 01:40 | History | | 09:16 | Plot | | 15:55 | Talking Points | | 23:43 | Messages | | 31:54 | Final Thoughts | | 35:07 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Mothra (1961)
Taylor has a horrible time with Japanese and we find out movie advertising was weird at the time of making this 1961 film Mothra. We ask if Nelson is an evil version of Carl Denham, and why does a god let good people get hurt? You know, easy questions.
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| 01:29 | History | | 16:36 | Plot | | 21:09 | Talking Points | | 37:33 | Messages | | 50:31 | Final Thoughts | | 52:40 | Listener Feedback |
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Eiji Tsuburaya : Master of Monsters
A Critical History and Filmography of the Godzilla Series
Ishiro Honda: A Life in Film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa
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Giant Monster Messages: GORGO (1961)
We discuss blacklisted writers, giant monster movies and the Hollow Earth theory, and we almost forget our favorite characters in this episode for the 1961 film Gorgo.
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| 01:22 | History | | 13:14 | Plot | | 18:25 | Talking Points | | 26:37 | Messages | | 36:02 | Final Thoughts | | 38:17 | Listener Feedback |
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The making of Gorgo
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We find out that Joshua is quite the cultured person, while we also ask a scientist and wonder what was happening in Bismarck, North Dakota in the 1960s to have a premier of the 1961 Denmark film Reptilicus. We also discuss the possibility that Reptilicus is a Xenomorph.
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| 01:35 | History | | 13:50 | Plot | | 16:55 | Talking Points | | 29:25 | Messages | | 35:39 | Final Thoughts | | 38:20 | Listener Feedback |
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First Impressions: THE MEG (2018)
We give our first impressions for the new giant monster film THE MEG. Well, we at least try to. Taylor forgets to record the first time.
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| 02:43 | After Movie | | 05:20 | Spoilers | | 06:53 | Messages | | 09:30 | Final Thoughts |
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Giant Monster Messages: KONGA (1961)
We discuss Pride and Greed, Kong A and Kong B, and get lots of listener feedback in this episode for the 1961 film, KONGA.
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| 01:53 | History | | 09:38 | Plot | | 15:29 | Talking Points | | 29:33 | Messages | | 40:25 | Final Thoughts | | 44:09 | Listener Feedback |
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Promotional Interview with Herm Cohen
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Giant Monster Messages: Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959)
What would you do if you were given all the money in the world? What makes us human? These are the types of questions we ask ourselves in this episode for the 1959 film Attack of the Giant Leeches. We also get real America all up in here.
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| 02:05 | History | | 11:44 | Plot | | 19:05 | Talking Points | | 33:42 | Messages | | 41:35 | Final Thoughts | | 44:44 | Listener Feedback |
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MST3k 406
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Giant Monster Messages: The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959)
We discuss out England is jealous of America, the power of the people, and time travel in this episode for the 1959 film The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock.
Time
| 02:02 | History | | 08:53 | Plot | | 15:43 | Talking Points | | 30:09 | Messages | | 41:26 | Final Thoughts | | 43:26 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Killer Shrews (1959)
We pick our favorite Jerry moments before throwing other thoughts to the shrews. We also question if Dennis Quaid is in this film before discussing how people cope with stress and fear. There is also a fight between a Scientist and a Theologian.
Time
| 02:04 | History | | 08:00 | Plot | | 11:32 | Talking Points | | 32:21 | Messages | | 42:40 | Final Thoughts | | 46:23 | Listener Feedback |
References:
MST3k: 407 The Killer Shrews
Smurf Zombies
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Giant Monster Messages: The Giant Gila Monster (1959)
We go over our favorite characters, alternate film titles, and discuss Manifest Destiny in this episode for the 1959 film The Giant Gila Monster.
Time
| 01:48 | History | | 08:30 | Plot | | 13:49 | Talking Points | | 23:57 | Messages | | 30:19 | Final Thoughts | | 33:44 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Giant Behemoth (1959)
We ask a Theologin and review the good and bad science in our episode for the 1959 film The Giant Behemoth.
Time
| 01:39 | History | | 05:55 | Plot | | 11:17 | Talking Points | | 23:52 | Messages | | 30:54 | Final Thoughts | | 33:34 | Listener Feedback |
References:
The Dinosaur Filmography by Mark F. Berry
Radiation in fish
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Giant Monster Messages: The Crawling Eye (1958)
We discuss psychics and bad wingwomen in this episode for our first british film, The Crawling Eye from 1958. Also, Joshua thinks way too much about this film and makes it great.
Time
| 01:25 | History | | 06:57 | Plot | | 08:59 | Talking Points | | 26:01 | Messages | | 34:54 | Final Thoughts | | 39:45 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: Varan The Unbelievable (1962)
WOOOOOOOO AMERICA! We talk about the lack of flying and bad scientist in this episode for the 1962 film Varan The Unbelievable.
Time
| 01:39 | History | | 05:09 | Plot | | 07:30 | Talking Points | | 16:28 | Messages | | 24:31 | Final Thoughts | | 27:51 | Listener Feedback |
References
A Critical History and Filmography of Toho’s Godzilla Series - David Kalat
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Giant Monster Messages (1958)
In this episode we talk about the originally made for TV film Daikaiju Varan from 1958. Taylor mispronounces many words and we discuss how the atomic option never was an option.
Time
| 01:25 | History | | 12:32 | Plot | | 18:25 | Talking Points | | 28:59 | Messages | | 44:44 | Final Thoughts | | 48:20 | Listener Feedback |
References:
A Critical History and Filmography of Toho’s Godzilla Series - David Kalat
Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II - by John W. Dower,
Ishiro Honda: A life in film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa - By Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski
Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters - By August Ragone
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Giant Monster Messages: Earth vs The Spider (1958)
We learn more about Spiders, Terry Masson, and that there is no bad writing. We also find out that Taylor knows nothing about electricity and that his is our first teenager story.
Time
| 01:21 | History | | 12:38 | Plot | | 17:43 | Talking Points | | 32:06 | Messages | | 40:08 | Final Thoughts | | 43:48 | Listener Feedback |
References
MST3k 313: Earth vs The Spider
Spider Silk
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Giant Monster Messages: War of the Colossal Beast (1958)
We talk suicide, bad science, regret, and get more non-answers in our episode for the 1958 film War of the Colossal Beast.
Time
| 01:24 | History | | 04:06 | Plot | | 07:56 | Talking Points | | 22:42 | Messages | | 29:18 | Final Thoughts | | 32:42 | Listener Feedback |
References
MST3k 319: War of the Colossal Beast
Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255
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Interview: JAWS 3D (1983)
The Carolina Theatre is nice enough to let me interview people going to watch JAWS 3D where we find out what the people think the message this movie or the monster is trying to tell us. Also, thank you to everyone who stopped by and let me interview them.
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Giant Monster Messages: Attack of the 50ft. Woman
We play everyone's least favorite game "Quiz Joshua on Perry Mason" and learn that he has a new creaky couch. We also rank the characters on the Skittles Ranking System and talk about relationships in our episode for the 1958 film Attack of the 50ft. Woman.
Time
| 01:35 | History | | 08:23 | Plot | | 13:01 | Talking Points | | 26:04 | Messages | | 41:13 | Final Thoughts | | 48:24 | Listener Feedback |
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Giant Monster Messages: The Mysterians (1957)
GMan joins us for our discussion of the 1957 film The Mysterians. We talk pacifism, the Cold War, and Joshua keeps us on track with Fraggle Rock.
Time
| 01:39 | History | | 22:51 | Plot | | 29:12 | Talking Points | | 50:45 | Messages | | 1:24:43 | Final Thoughts | | 1:36:36 | Listener Feedback |
References
Books:
Ishiro Honda: A life in film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa
Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters
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Giant Monster Messages: The Amazing Colossal Man (1957)
We find a new measurement for a good B movie with the ARKOFF method, Ask a Religious Person, and determine that heart growth needs to be proportional in our discussion for the 1957 film The Amazing Colossal Man.
Time
| 01:24 | History | | 07:30 | Plot | | 11:02 | Talking Points | | 27:37 | Messages | | 39:32 | Final Thoughts | | 42:34 | Listener Feedback |
References
History of Skin Grafts
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1129479-overview?pa=XHhPXgwjAmQucPUHCISVKwFa83pT0lGe0I7ep9wYD4bs20s%2F8HB96f%2BaXMnhr1FlIi4V8I0XBFQjQ6e8HqQciSwhCTQq25Ki1mL6i64Z7Vg%3D
Types of cells in the heart
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcmm.12585/pdf
MST3K link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwVX7yzBt7w
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Giant Monster Messages: The Black Scorpion (1957)
We introduce a new segment (Ask a Religious Person (probably needs a better title)) and find out that scientists are cool in our discussion for the 1957 film, The Black Scorpion.
Time
| 01:26 | History | | 15:36 | Plot | | 22:27 | Talking Points | | 31:51 | Messages | | 36:51 | Final Thoughts | | 39:01 | Listener Feedback |
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MST3K link
http://www.shoutfactorytv.com/mystery-science-theater-3000/mst3k-the-black-scorpion/5632419c69702d071b603c00
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Giant Monster Messages: The Beginning of the End (1957)
This was edited while Taylor was on his 3rd day of the flu, so Taylor doesn't remember what happens in this episode. Enjoy!
Time
| 01:26 | History | | 10:35 | Plot | | 16:15 | Talking Points | | 22:05 | Messages | | 30:50 | Final Thoughts | | 35:20 | Listener Feedback |
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Mst3k
http://www.shoutfactorytv.com/mystery-science-theater-3000/mst3k-beginning-of-the-end/53cd481b69702d27d3662400
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Giant Monster Messages: The Monster That Challenged The World (1957)
We wonder how severe AWOL is and Joshua adds some sophistication in our episode for the 1957 film The Monster That Challenged The World. We also wonder if sea slugs are a real thing and Taylor has some thoughts on single motherhood.
Time
| 01:20 | History | | 11:18 | Plot | | 15:25 | Talking Points | | 28:12 | Messages | | 41:15 | Final Thoughts | | 45:45 | Listener Feedback |
References
Heart Attack from fear ?
http://mentalfloss.com/article/61946/it-possible-be-scared-death
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Giant Monster Messages: The Giant Claw (1957)
We play "Does Joshua Remember?" and Taylor stumbles through science in this episode for the 1957 film, The Giant Claw. We also discuss the possibilities that this film invented peace. Enjoy!
Time
| 01:24 | History | | 07:55 | Plot | | 11:10 | Talking Points | | 27:05 | Messages | | 36:40 | Final Thoughts | | 39:50 | Listener Feedback |
References
Laser and Anti-Matter
Air Force Pilots and UFOs
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Giant Monster Messages: 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957)
Taylor ruins segues and Joshua keeps asking him questions in this episode of the 1957 film, 20 Million Miles to Earth. Why is the ocean always involved? Are any of the Major Generals good models? Those questions and many more are brought up and possibly answered in this episode where we also discuss the sin of existing. Enjoy!
Time
| 01:25 | History | | 08:10 | Plot | | 13:20 | Talking Points | | 32:57 | Messages | | 42:35 | Final Thoughts | | 45:20 | Listener Feedback |
References
Ray Harryhausen Podcast
https://soundcloud.com/rayharryhausenfoundation/episode_15_20_million_miles_to_earth
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Top 9 Monster Deaths
In this episode, Joshua and Taylor rank their top 9 monster deaths from the films they have seen so far. They also cover some honorable mentions and some non-deaths.
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Giant Monster Messages: Monster From Green Hell
We discus cosmic rays, particles, and the electromagnetic brain fart in this episode for the 1957 film Monster from Green Hell. We find some good quotes and decide that nothing we do matters. Enjoy!
Time
| 01:40 | History | | 07:55 | Plot | | 13:25 | Talking Points | | 25:10 | Messages | | 33:30 | Final Thoughts | | 36:00 | Listener Feedback |
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Computers in 1956
http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1956/
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Giant Monster Messages: The Deadly Mantis (1957)
We are reminded to always aim for the antennae and to take advantage of opportunities in this episode for the 1957 film The Deadly Mantis. Taylor continues to not get jokes and we go over some listener feedback.
Time
01:57 History
07:47 Plot
13:20 Talking Points
22:00 Messages
31:05 Final Thoughts
35:20 Listener Feedback
References
Mantis mating
http://www.snopes.com/critters/wild/mantis1.asp
MST3k The Deadly Mantis
www.club-mst3k.com/episodes/804-the-deadly-mantis
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Giant Monster Messages: The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)
How fun is DDT? What are we worth? Should we believe in something bigger than ourselves? We are forced to see the world from a new perspective in this episode for the 1957 film The Incredible Shrinking Man.
Time
01:50 History
08:40 Plot
13:35 Talking Points
25:00 Messages
39:15 Final Thoughts
References
DDT and Sprays
Rational Fears: American Horror in the 1950s
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Giant Monster Messages: Kronos (1957)
We discuss how normal sized dinosaurs don’t count, Greek Mythology is weird, and Joshua makes jokes that Taylor doesn't get in our episode for the 1957 film KRONOS. We question humanities consumption while also throwing in some Calvin in Hobbes, Star Trek, and have another round of "Ask a scientist".
Time:
01:22 History
12:14 Plot
18:35 Talking Points
38:02 Messages
48:45 Final Thoughts
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Commentary: Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957)
We do something a little different in this episode for the 1957 film, Attack of the Crab Monsters. It's our first commentary! We learn that we should always be afraid and to never assume someone, or something, is pregnant. We also ask if a crab communicate through metal under water and are giant crabs the Martian Manhunter in disguise?
Time
00:53 Start the Movie
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Giant Monster Messages: Rodan (1956)
We question what love is and also wonder when the cycle will end in the 1956 Japanese film Rodan. We also play Questions for a Scientist, and "I like this bit".
Time
01:44 History
08:10 Plot
13:45 Talking Points
26:45 Messages
38:30 Final Thoughts
References
A Critical History and Filmography of Toho’s Godzilla Series
The Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies
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Giant Monster Messages: Tarantula (1955)
We meet a doctor who thinks he is a pickup artist, and learn that we shouldn't drink venom in our episode for the 1955 film Tarantula. We also discuss the horrible lab practices and how life never goes as planned.
Time:
01:48 History
18:06 Plot
15:25 Talking Points
26:50 Messages
35:40 Final Thoughts
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Giant Monster Messages: It Came From Beneath The Sea (1955)
We have painful puns, fireworks, more questions for a scientist in our episode for the 1955 film It came From Beneath The Sea. We also discuss the difference between Protagonist and a Hero, the idea of women in the 50s, and accepting changes to move forward.
Time:
01:40 History
04:50 Plot
10:10 Talking Points
21:45 Messages
30:25 Final Thoughts
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Top 9 Messages
In this episode Joshua and Taylor rank their top 9 movies on both importance of message and how well it was delivered. Have they only watched 9 films and thus some of these probably don't deserve to be here? Of course. But if we waited for more films some of these would never be talked about again.
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Giant Monster Messages: Monster From The Ocean Floor (1954)
Is there a monster from the ocean floor? Maybe. Is a dad dead? Yes. We discuss that, and much more in this episode for the 1955 film Monster from the Ocean Floor. We also discuss jokes that should have been edited out, the similarities of Carbon and Silicon, how making something more complex can take away its innocence, and introduce a new game "How long did nothing happen?".
Time:
01:15 History
09:04 Plot
16:25 Talking Points
27:55 Messages
40:12 Final Thoughts
References:
Book: Human Sacrifice in Ancient Greece
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
Is Godzilla a Wyvern? No. Is Godzilla a cat? Maybe. We discuss that, and much more in this episode for the 1956 film Godzilla, King of the Monsters! We also discover that this is the first ever 3 way fight between Godzilla, Anguirus, and a Tuna Cannery.
Time:
01:40 History
06:55 Plot
13:35 Talking Points
26:23 Messages
38:02 Final Thoughts
References:
Book: The Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies Vol 1: 1954-1980
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla King of the Monsters (1956)
We discuss the importance of perspective and power of editing in this episode for the 1956 film Godzilla, King of the Monsters! And yes, Joshua gets to talk more about human sacrifices.
Time:
02:30 History
04:50 Plot
08:00 Talking Points
17:23 Messages
23:16 Final Thoughts
References:
Book: Godzilla on my Mind
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Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla (1954)
We discuss suspense, unanswered questions, choices, and real science in this episode for the 1954 film Godzilla. We also learn that Joshua is really interested in human sacrifice.
Time:
01:45 History
08:35 Plot
15:40 Talking Points
30:30 Messages
53:56 Final Thoughts
References:
Book: Godzilla on my Mind
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Giant Monster Messages: THEM! (1954)
We discuss formic acid, clouds, secrecy, hysteria, and the uncertainty of the atomic age in this episode for the 1954 films THEM!. At one point Joshua believes himself to be under attack by ants.
1:32 Trivia
6:03 Plot
12:57 Talking Points
17:45 Messages
27:31 Final Thoughts
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Giant Monster Messages: Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
We discuss the insignificance of man, UFOs, McCarthyism, and how no one wants to be crazy in this episode for the 1953 film Beast from 20,000 Fathoms. We also drop random trivia in the Talking Points.
1:15 History
5:03 Plot
10:33 Talking Points
21:17 Messages
33:36 Final Thoughts
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Real life poisonous blood?
Dynamation
Giant Monster Messages: Mighty Joe Young (1949)
Robert Armstrong continues to be bad news for apes in this episode we were look for the messages in the 1949 film Mighty Joe Young. We discuss the humanity of a giant ape and how drunk people are not smart.
1:13 History
8:16 Plot
13:53 Talking Points
20:28 Messages
28:03 Final Thoughts
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Giant Monster Messages: Son of Kong (1933)
Dancing monkey's but where are the sebaceous seals? In this episode we look at the 1933 film Son of Kong. We discuss failure, transition, Ghostbusters 2, consequences, and why you shouldn't ask about Mama Kong.
01:15 History
05:29 Plot
15:17 Talking Points
25:45 Messages
40:11 Final Thoughts
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Giant Monster Messages: King Kong (1933)
Exaggerated Creatures and Characters. In this episode we discuss the 1933 classic King Kong. We talk about the Great Depression, curiosity, desire, and racism.
01:13 History
09:45 Plot
14:02 Talking Points
23:47 Messages
33:24 Does it hold up?
36:18 Final Thoughts
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