It's the final (and perhaps finest?) Godzilla film to date: Minus One. In this long-awaited episode the Godzillavangelists flit back to postwar Japan to spread the word of one last G-flick. Suggested discussion topics include: feminine power, minesweeping, nerd cards, and how far a person can fall without dying. But mostly just good filmmaking. Nex…

It was going to happen eventually... The TV content boom of 2013-2023 resulted in a multimillion dollar live action Godzilla series: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. The Godzillvangelists step up to the plate to see whether it's worth our time in a two-parter. This one covers episodes 1-5. Joanna's friend Prad is here instead of Sam to help us wade thr…

A labor of love long in the making, the Godzillavangelists team up with buddy Jess Morse to create their own Godzilla fan fiction! Ranging from the ridiculous to the steamy to the heartfelt to the Gilmore Girls crossover, it's a buffet of non-canon Godzilla goodness. We also cover two of the most famous Godzilla fan works, the esoteric Godzilla vs.…

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It's that time again! Fresh off a new Monsterverse release, the Godzillavangelists are ready to discuss, debate, and distract one another. This time, it's the controversial Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and the title's not even the worst thing about it. And yet... there's a lot to love in this glorious monster-packed mess, including a starring r…

Seven years after Ryan saw it, seven years after a certain podcast was first conceived, we're finally talking Shin Godzilla. Bureaucracy and the banality of evil abound! Joanna, Ryan, and Sam handle this oft-hailed but controversial Godzilla movie with the aid of Joanna's big brother Rob, who was in Japan for its release and has lots of fun perspec…

Is the cheapest Godzilla movie ever made also the worst? That's our topic today with Godzilla vs. Megalon! We talk razor thin budgets, 70s interior design, and the clever and impactful American marketing of the movie that made it one of the most-seen G-films. This super-size episode features not only Ryan, Joanna, and Sam, but Ryan's sister is back…

Pair one of the world's most acclaimed directors and actors with giant mutant monster madness and a lovably pathetic family, and what do you get? Well, a very good movie called The Host! Joanna, Ryan, and Sam reconnect with guest Natalie Morin to talk Korean snack food, movie stars, and possible USC alumni. Oh, and the brutally depressing themes of…

We're taking a nice juicy dive into some of the most unusual and lovable places Godzilla has popped up on TV over the years, including the infamous Snickers ad and his astounding win on the MTV movie awards. And don't forget to get tickets to our live show! Time is running out! Go to https://www.godzillavangelists.com/ to buy or find out more!…

Ultraman's not-so-famous brother Inframan is here to slay monsters and do backflips! We're covering 1975's glorious sci-fi cheesefest Inframan and boy is there a lot to say! Who knew that such a rickety movie could be so influential? Sam is back with Ryan and Joanna, reuniting the classic Godzillavangelists trio. Suggested discussion topics include…

Today we're taking a very quick look at the bizarre and hilarious Godzilla/Charles Barkley crossover. Sam gets deep in the analysis of Godzilla's basketball fundamentals. You won't wanna miss it. And don't forget to get tickets to our live show! Time is running out! Go to https://www.godzillavangelists.com/ to buy or find out more!…

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Ryan teams up with his sister to cover some of the best, strangest, and most memorable Godzilla video games. Dive into the nostalgia of overly complex game manuals, wonky computer monitors, and sibling rivalry! Look forward to our upcoming Inframan episode! Godzillavangelists is a satirical, critical work not affiliated or endorsed by Toho, Legenda…

Ryan and Joanna join forces as a dynamic duo to cover two films by master of myth Ray Harryhausen! First up is Jason and the Argonauts, a tale of skeletons, hydras, waterproof makeup, and a dubiously impressive sheepy treasure. Then, guest Nicole Jordan-Webber hops aboard the ship to review The Golden Voyage of Sinbad. She helps us answer the timel…

Ryan, Joanna, and returning guest Fiona hop aboard the shell of Gamera for a triplet of turtley talkies! From the 70s to the 90s, it's Turtle Power all the way as we cheer for Godzilla's biggest rival. First, we head off to a goofy 1970s Expo in Gamera vs. Jiger, and experience the joy of being inside Gamera. Watch out for the tonsils! Then, we com…

The conclusion of many eras of Godzilla come to a close with the 2004 monster bash blowout Final Wars! Be careful not to cut yourself on that edge! We're also super excited to have G-artist extraordinaire Matt Frank here to swap stories and dig into the mess with us! Final Wars won't let you sit on the fence, with a heavy dose of Matrix-ripoff acti…

It's time for a duology of Mechagodzilla- er, Kiryu films, soaked in anime influence, 60s throwbacks, and some pretty good kaiju photography. In this back-to-back bout of three monsters, the winner is undeniably the mecha nerds. We hope you're happy. Guest Sophie Desmond is here to share high school tales of Ryan, gush about fairy babes, and become…

After years of anticipation, it's finally time for GMK! ...Oh fine, we'll say the whole thing. Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack!! Now take a drink of water to recover. Kaiju king Kaneko takes his spin at the Godzilla series, and it's an oft-talked about entry in the series. Ryan, Sam, and Joanna bring in special effect…

To celebrate the release of Shin Ultraman, the Godzillavangelists are talking about the shiny silver bug-eyed man himself! We cover not only the new movie, but two episodes from the original series including the acclaimed "My Home is Earth". Frequent guest Matthew Charles is back as we discuss pigeon lovers, favorite sayings, and the hidden human c…

It's time for the debut of Godzilla's most second giant female big bug nemesis: Megaguirus! The Godzillavangelists break down this 2000 sci-fi cheesefest and it doesn't take long for debate to break out! Guest Zach Busch pops in to compare Godzilla to the typical NYU movie fare, debate the mechanics of a black hole gun, and tell stories of Ryan's h…

What happens when a world-class director teams up with a very bland leading man and sticks him in the middle of a giant monster battle? Pacific Rim, of course! Jordan Allen of Corridor Crew is here to help the Godzillavangelists talk special effects, sci-fi, and the horrifying implications of a brain in a jar. Oh yeah, and we talk about Pacific Rim…

The Big G becomes a 21st century boy as we dive into Godzilla 2000 and usher in the Millenium series! (It's more a bunch of reboots than a series, but whatever.) No guests, but that's alright because it takes a true Godzilla expert to sort through this messy plot. Watch us make our way through Y2K panic, ancient aliens, and goofy dubbing like crap …

As the Godzillavangelists pass their 5th Anniversary, tragedy strikes. Godzilla himself is struck low, finished by a battle with Destoroyah. It's a time to mournfully celebrate. We're joined by a plethora of former guests paying their respects as we dissect Godzilla vs. Destoroyah and put the Heisei series to its final rest. To heaven or hell will …

Japan has Godzilla, the USA has King Kong, and the DPRK has Pulgasari. Join the Godzillavangelists as we explore North Korea's biggest, weirdest giant monster movie taking place in the feudal era! Guest and journalist Natalie Morin has covered the Korean culture beat but she's never covered a story as strange as the making of Pulgasari. And neither…

We've got something a little different for you today: the Godzillavangelists are combining two beloved film franchises to come up with some of the most fun and stupid movie ideas this side of "Godzilla's Revenge"! Guest Will Levinger joins us as we draft our monsters, spies, and gadgets and pitch to Hollywood legend (and Sam's wife) Mackenzie Marlo…

Everyone loves an underdog, or perhaps an undermonster in this case. Gamera is here, and he's soared right into our hearts with his rocket-powered shell! Joanna and guest Fiona Collinson coo over the cute kids, Sam admires Kaneko's competent directing, and Ryan wonders whether Gamera presents the purest essence of Japanese monster movies. Just don'…

The infamous Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla is finally upon our doorstep. With all the gooey romance, crystal obsession, and bad acting, we're surprised Spacegodzilla isn't an LA gal. Guest Brian Sacripanti puts his talent agent skills to work judging the movie's performances. Sam likens the movie to a Happy Meal. Joanna criticizes Mogera's nose. And R…

Morally ambiguous, cutesy, and epic all at once, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II is beloved by many fans. It's time for the Godzillavangelists to dissect this holy tome! There's no guests- just the old classic trio. We're talkin' the cuteness of baby monsters, the safety and comfort of Mechagodzilla's weapon array, and the dorkiness of self-described…

Ryan's rejoicing to have Mothra back in 1992's Godzilla vs. Mothra, but how will the Godzillavangelists accept this blockbusting success overall? New guest Jess Morse brings in a keen perspective as we discuss the Godzilla creatures best fit to be a Beanie Baby and whether Battra is the Sith of big bug monsters. Oh, and whether Short Round grew up …

In search of better things, the Godzillavangelists travel back to 1991 to stand in awe of Moon Shoes, Seinfeld, and Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah! Old favorite guests Ed Baker and Sandra Cheng are back to sort through this convoluted mess of time travel, nationalistic bugaboos, and the world's greatest android M11. Next time, we'll be covering 1992's …

Take a walk around the garden with Ryan, Sam, and Joanna as they tend to Godzilla vs. Biollante, 1989's G-flick full of mad science and rock-n-roll! Joining us is fellow Godzilla lover Brandon Jacobs (AKA Up From The Depths), who has not only a lot of kaiju insight but a great BioMajor agent impression. But it's not all wine and roses around here- …

Godzilla. King Kong. Mothra. These names are hailed in the halls of Kaiju legend. But one name has often been forgotten- Clifford the Big Red Dog. Today, we tackle the recent movie with our pals at the Slimehouse Podcast, discovering the meeting point between giant monster and goofy children's comedy. We hope you enjoy this surprise! Look forward t…

It's a whole new era of Godzilla, dripping with 80s goodness. And for the first time ever, Ryan is as new to the movie as Sam and Joanna! Gasp! Vaguebooking podcast host Carter Moon joins us in tackling this Cold War chaos, from the excellent performance of the Prime Minister to the awfulness of Godzilla's bird brain. Oh, and have we mentioned the …

All good things must come to an end, and that includes the original Godzilla series. It's time to wrap up this 15-movie journey with a dive into one of the darkest entries: Terror of Mechagodzilla. Charlotte Spangler returns to help the Godzillavangelists sort through this mess of haunted houses, soap opera romance, and bionic boobies. Does the Sho…

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla is like the high school science crash course of Godzilla movies. It's got magnets, apemen, robots, and weird pipes that short out circuits when they're taken apart. That's a suitable weird intro for this weird episode of the Godzillavangelists podcast. Joanna, Sam, Ryan (with bad audio, sorry), and frequent guest Matthew …

Singularities, cryptids, and AI, oh my. This episode, the Godzillavangelists are drowned by the single largest piece of Godzilla media every unleashed on the world: Singular Point. Will this polarizing series be a tortured repeat of the Polygon trilogy, or a breath of fresh air? With a double guest appearance by Matthew Charles and Greg Jones, anim…

It's time to visit one of the strangest and most memorable non-Godzilla Toho monster mashes: The War of the Gargantuas! Ryan, Joanna, and Sam get to discuss human-eating politics, the religiosity of Masers, and Brad Pitt's weird obsessions. Along for the ride is Ryan's dad, who saw the movie in its US debut back in 1970! He's got plenty of fun memo…

Godzilla and Evangelion have a mutual love affair going back decades in Japanese pop culture history. With Ryan having recently finished the original series, it's a good time to look back on these twin titans and the mother they share. Along for the ride is recurring guest and anime boy Matthew Charles! Look forward to our upcoming War of the Garga…

Godzilla's woefully cheap 70s days hit a new high (or low) with the infamous Godzilla vs. Gigan! Also known as Godzilla on Monster Island, this 2v2 beat-em-up can challenge even the most devoted Godzillavangelist. Fortunately, special guest SoSezJarvis joins forces with Ryan, Joanna, and Sam to talk space cockroaches, kaiju speech, robotic chickens…

It's time. We step up to the plate with one of the most divisive and scorned Godzilla movies: Godzilla's Revenge AKA All Monsters Attack. Is it a creative exercise for a director, a wonderful children's film, or a cheapo movie full of holes? Or...all three? Joining us again is Mackenzie Marlowe, who has plenty of expertise working with hated Godzil…

We've got a treat for you: an in-depth look at Godzilla vs. Kong's opening sequence and how it was made! Join us alongside the talented group of artists who helped define the movie's opening minutes! What classic monster almost entered Monsterverse canon by chance? What secrets are hidden in the background of the credits? What is the Church of Kong…

It's here at last! The Godzillavangelists finally get to see Godzilla vs. Kong, and they sure do have a lot to say. They've got some strong opinions about this rematch for the ages, including whether big monke can win when he's got the big stick in his hands. No guests, no fuss- we've got the hot takes on everything from villain names to Godzilla's…

It's another King Kong double whammy here at Godzillavangelists! This time Kat Belinfante joins us to deal with the much maligned 1976 version of King Kong, as well as the very recent entry that introduced the big ape to the Legendary Monsterverse. From the frustrating awfulness of the name "Dwan" to debating whether studio execs would let John C. …

The Jedivangelists discussion gets surprisingly deep and film-geeky as we talk about Return of the Jedi and the Original Trilogy as a whole. There's deeper issues here than Ewoks, folks. Look forward to our discussion of more King Kong movies this month, and our upcoming Godzilla vs. Kong episode! Godzillavangelists is a satirical, critical work no…

We're back, with a double feature to boot! The gang is talking about the original 1933 King Kong, as well as Toho's wacky King Kong Escapes. The focus is on the big ape rather than the Big G for a couple months, but worry not. We've got the perfect blend of good old-fashioned moviemaking, bad dubbing, badly-behaved American actors, and snapping din…

With more than 3 years of experience talking about giant monsters, invading aliens, and ridiculous plot holes, the Godzillavangelists are taking things back to basics. Fan favorite Destroy All Monsters is at the center of the conversation, and there's no special guests to get in the way of a nice evening. Or are there? More Godzillavangelists to co…

It's a classic 60s throwback double feature as the Godzillavangelists go into overtime. This time they talk about Godzilla vs. Monster Zero (AKA Invasion of Astro-Monster) and Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster (AKA Ebirah, Horror of the Deep). It's title overload over here. Superfan Todd G. Levin is back to talk monsters, and boy is there a lot to chew …

The Jedivangelists take time to enjoy that holy grail of Star Wars- The Empire Strikes Back! It's all one big love fest until we make fun of Threepio and hurt Sam's feelings. We also talk way too long about the beloved tabletop game Star Wars: Epic Duels. A long-lost episode should finally be released around the end of the month! Our Return of the …

The Godzillavangelists emerge during this dark and smoggy time to talk about Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster AKA Godzilla vs. Hedorah. Funnily enough, times are bad enough that we almost cherish the idea of being dissolved by Hedorah's acid. We are joined by special guest EdAtlin to talk Hedorah's taste in music, eye laser placement, and parties that…

Sam and Joanna rejoin Ryan to talk about a beloved, long-running science fiction series: Star Wars. Hold your tomatoes. We have one or two interesting things to say. Coming around the end of the month is our first official episode back! Send your Godzilla and Star Wars thoughts for future recordings. Godzillavangelists is a satirical, critical work…