The Godzilla Pod-War Hour

Episode 68: The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:30:45 -0500

Mike and Nate are joined by Special Guest Host "Canadian Kaiju Enthusiast" Nick Young to discuss this early 1950's gem that played a pivotal role in the production of the original Godzilla.

Episode 67: Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:54:16 -0500

Join Mike and Nate as they discuss the latest film in the Warner Bros. Monsterverse featuring Godzilla and Kong teaming up to take on a rageaholic Orangutan!

Episode 66: Monarch-Legacy Of Monsters

Mon, 20 May 2024 18:04:04 -0500

Join Mike and Nate as they come to terms with the broken dream of a consistently compelling Godzilla T.V. show.

Episode 65: Godzilla Minus One

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 15:45:46 -0500

Join Mike and Nate as they reunite to talk about the all new Japanese Godzilla film "Godzilla Minus One", which some have called the best film in the 70 year history of the franchise...

Episode 64: Godzilla Singular Point

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:05:19 -0500

Mike and Nate try their hardest to make sense of the new Netflix cartoon series about Jet Jaguar and other things... Pelops II would be proud!

Bonus Episode: Godzilla Vs Charles Barkley

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:20:39 -0500

Submerge yourself into the insane world of early 90's TV ads with Mike and Nate as they look back on this 30sec Nike commercial... for an hour.

Episode 63: Godzilla Vs Kong (2021)

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:39:39 -0500

Join Mike and Nate as they discuss the latest Kaiju slobberknocker from Warner Bros.' Monsterverse!

Episode 62: Latitude Zero

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 17:52:52 -0500

Listen as Mike and Nate sink to new depths reviewing this 1969 Toho undersea adventure film.

Episode 61: Rebirth Of Mothra 3

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 19:01:31 -0500

The Rebirth Of Mothra Trilogy comes to an end with this slightly underwhelming 1998 effort. Mike and Nate discuss.

Episode 60: Rebirth Of Mothra 2

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:36:05 -0500

Mike and Nate weigh in on the second installment in the Rebirth Of Mothra Trilogy.

Episode 59: Rebirth Of Mothra

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:51:10 -0500

Join Mike, Nate and returning Guest Host Ian Lindsey as they discuss the first entry in the Rebirth Of Mothra Trilogy!

Episode 58: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters (2019)

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:45:25 -0500

Join Mike and Nate for one of the most anticipated episodes in the show's history. With Special Guest Host Ben Kelly.

Episode 57: Godzilla: The Planet Eater

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 18:19:11 -0500

Join Mike and Nate as they unleash the final airing of grievances concerning the Netflix animated Godzilla trilogy, this time focusing on the third film "The Planet Eater".

Episode 56: Gorath

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:03:35 -0500

It's a test of will and sanity as Nate and Mike try to make sense of 1962's Gorath.

Episode 55: Godzilla: City On The Edge Of Battle

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:09:55 -0500

Mike and Nate talk about the second animated G-film, wherein Godzilla does battle with a sentient metal city that has grown up around MechaGodzilla's decapitated head.

Episode 54: Rampage

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 17:50:22 -0500

Mike and Nate find themselves between The Rock and a hard place with this competent(?) retelling of the single screen arcade game from 1986.

Episode 53: Pacific Rim Uprising

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:59:52 -0500

Join Mike and Nate as they renew their subscription to the apocalypse while discussing the sequel to 2013's Pacific Rim.

Episode 52: Godzilla: Monster Planet

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 20:16:14 -0500

Mike and Nate go all the way anime in the analysis of this, the first film in a new trilogy of animated Godzilla films from Toho.

Episode 51: Kong Skull Island

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:01:22 -0500

Mike and Nate take a run through the jungle in this review of the 2017 blockbuster smash which reintroduces King Kong to Warner Brothers Monsterverse.

Episode 50: Shin Godzilla

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 15:12:31 -0500

Mike and Nate discuss the #1 box office hit of 2016 for Japan, which happens to be an insane new Godzilla movie.

Episode 49: Godzilla 98' PART 2

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:26:13 -0500

The epic conclusion of our Godzilla 98' discussion! With Guest Hosts Cara Palermo and Tom Beddow!

Episode 48: Godzilla 98'

Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:02:22 -0500

Mike and Nate attempt to figure out what went wrong with the now infamous first "American Godzilla" film. Joining them are returning Gust Hosts Tom Beddow and Cara Palermo.

Episode 47:Battle In Outer Space / YOG Monster From Space

Sat, 30 Apr 2016 14:36:30 -0500

Nate and Mike delve deep into two forgotten Toho "Classics". Also thoughts on the "Godzilla Resurgence" trailer.

Episode 46: Cloverfield

Sat, 05 Mar 2016 18:47:19 -0500

Mike and Nate are joined by third time Guest Host Dominic Griffin to discuss this 2008 found footage Kaiju classic!!!

Episode 45: King Kong (2005)

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:20:49 -0500

Witness the Kong-frontation two and a half years in the making as Nate and Mike square off on Peter Jackson's King Kong!!! With Guest Host Ian Lindsey.

Episode 44: King Kong Lives (1986)

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:56:52 -0500

The monkey shines are at an all time high as Mike and Nate, along with returning Guest Host Cara Nicole Palermo, try and make sense out of 1986's King Kong Lives.

Episode 43: King Kong (1976)

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 16:08:45 -0500

Mike and Nate discuss the first of two Dino De Laurentiis King Kong films. With Guest Host Cara Palermo!

Episode 42: Son Of Kong (1933)/ Mighty Joe Young (1949)

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:24:30 -0500

Mike and Nate talk about the two stop motion follow ups to the original King Kong, 1933's Son Of Kong, and 1949's Mighty Joe Young.

Episode 41: King Kong (1933)

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 15:58:58 -0500

The Greatest Fantasy Adventure of All Time! Time to go ape.

Episode 40: Jurassic World

Sun, 28 Jun 2015 11:21:23 -0500

Mike and Nate talk about the fourth entry in the "Jurassic Park" series. Is it Dino-mite, or more like a six foot turkey?

Episode 39: Pacific Rim

Sun, 31 May 2015 13:28:28 -0500

Mike and Nate cancel the apocalypse with the 2013 monster mash Pacific Rim.

Episode 38: The Gamera Trilogy

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:42:47 -0500

At long last, the time has come to discuss the other BIG G. Mike and Nate talk about the trilogy of Kaiju Films from Godzilla's biggest rival; GAMERA!

Episode 37: House (1977)

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:49:52 -0500

Mike and Nate are joined by Krista Fulton to try and make sense out of Japan's answer to JAWS; 1977's House. In the process, they are pushed to the very limits of sanity.

Episode 36: Matango

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 19:05:25 -0500

You are what you eat in this 1963 Ishiro Honda effort; one of the bleakest monster movies ever made.

Episode 35: King Kong Escapes

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:17:09 -0500

King Kong fights a robot version of himself. Yes, this movie actually exists.

Episode 34: War Of the Gargantuas

Sat, 15 Nov 2014 13:09:03 -0500

Join Nate and Mike as they discuss the sort-of sequel to Frankenstein Conquers The World, which also happens to be the peak of kaiju film technique.

Episode 33: Frankenstein Vs Baragon

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:43:28 -0500

Mike and Nate discuss the finer points of the 1965 monster mash starring a "Frankenstein" the size of a "Godzilla".

Episode 32: Varan / Varan The Unbelievable

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:13:29 -0500

Nate and Mike cover both the Japanese Varan (1958) and the American re-cut Varan The Unbelievable (1962). One is a delightful lark about a giant flying squirrel, the other is an endurance test.

Episode 31: Atragon

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 17:13:25 -0500

Go deep with Mike and Nate, this week joined by the incomparable Jack "Kapps Lock" Kappler, as they dive into this Toho Sci-fi gem.

Episode 30: Mothra

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:28:35 -0500

Nate and Mike are flying high off the fumes coming from 1961's Mothra. Find out why.

Episode 29: The Mysterians

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:45:08 -0500

Mike and Nate talk over the finer points of this early Toho Sci-fi effort, featuring the secret origin of everybody's favorite robot chicken, Moguera.

Episode 28: Rodan

Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:09:34 -0500

Mike and Nate review one of the great, all time, Toho Sci-fi Masterpieces.

Episode 27: Godzilla 2014

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:57:07 -0500

Mike and Nate are joined by returning Guest Host Nick Gussie and newcomer Jordan Vanhoozer, to discuss the new Gareth Edwards film. Let them fight! Warning! Massive spoilers for the new film!!!

Episode 26.2: Godzilla: Final Wars (Conclusion)

Thu, 22 May 2014 13:54:45 -0500

Part two of the Final Wars discussion, featuring Guest Host Dominic Griffin.

Episode 26: Godzilla: Final Wars

Thu, 15 May 2014 09:30:44 -0500

Mike and Nate discuss Godzilla's final "Man in Suit" cinematic appearance. W/ Guest host Dominic Griffin.

Episode 25.2: Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (Conclusion)

Thu, 01 May 2014 13:26:14 -0500

Part two of our conversation about Tokyo S.O.S., w/ Guest Host Christoph Bacon.

Episode 25: Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:06:24 -0500

While discussing the 2003 sequel to Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla, Mike and Nate's professional relationship is put on the line when a furious argument breaks out concerning the ideologies of the twin fairies from Infant island. Also, Christoph Bacon (controversially?) becomes the first guest host to ever appear on two episodes.

Episode 24: Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 10:13:23 -0500

Nate and Mike are joined by two guest hosts (Brian Smith and Christoph Bacon), in order to discuss the best Godzilla movie since Monster Zero.

Episode 23: Godzilla , Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 06:31:59 -0500

One of the very best modern Godzilla films, with the first significant screen time for the monster Baragon since 1965's Frankenstein Conquers The World. With co-host Aaron Ballew

Episode 22: Godzilla Vs Megaguirus

Wed, 02 Apr 2014 10:37:04 -0500

The Japanese defense force accidentally tears a hole in reality after the test firing of Dimension Tide (a black hole gun). Wacky results ensue in this dull entry in the Millennium series.

Episode 21: Godzilla 2000

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:39:47 -0500

Join Mike and Nate as they discuss the last Godzilla film to be released theatrically in America.

Episode 20: Godzilla Vs Destroyah

Fri, 21 Mar 2014 11:09:15 -0500

Godzilla enters an existential paradox, fighting the enemy that was born of his predecessor's defeat.

Episode 19: Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla II / Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 12:38:57 -0500

The Godzilla saga officially enters it's blue, bloated, dead on a toilet phase. Listen as Mike and Nate fight back the tears long enough to discuss these two "classic" "films" in the Godzilla series.

Episode 18: Godzilla Vs King Gidorah / Godzilla Vs Mothra (1992)

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 14:40:54 -0500

Time travel and treasure hunting abound in these two Godzilla films from the early 1990's.

Episode 17: Godzilla Vs Biollante

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 12:48:42 -0500

One of Godzilla's greatest enemies is lost in a sea of forgettable characters and a plot more complicated then advanced nuclear fusion .

Episode 16: The Return of Godzilla/ Godzilla 1985

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 13:05:12 -0500

Godzilla returns in the original "Dark" "Gritty" "Serious" franchise reboot. W/ Guest Host Jessica Sabo.

Episode 15: Terror of Mechagodzilla

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:01:02 -0500

Godzilla faces off against Mechagodzilla again, joined this time by a cat-suit wearing cyborg and a body positive sea serpent. W/ Guest Host Rebecca Rosen.

Episode 14: Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:28:48 -0500

Godzilla battles a Mech double with the assistance of a God-Machine from Okinawa. W/Guest Host Pat Brennan.

Episode 13.2: Godzilla Vs Megalon (Conclusion)

Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:28:14 -0500

Our final thoughts on the film that has come to be known as Godzilla vs The Stock Footage. W/ Guest Host Kyle Bragg.

Episode 13: Godzilla Vs Megalon

Fri, 17 Jan 2014 21:15:43 -0500

Godzilla defends Japan from a giant beetle with the help of a sassy robot that reprograms itself to change its own size. W/ Guest Host Kyle Bragg

Episode 12: Godzilla Vs Gigan

Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:06:04 -0500

The debut of one of Godzilla's most enduring foes, along with enough stock footage to choke a donkey.

Episode 11.2 Godzilla Vs Hedorah (Conclusion)

Thu, 02 Jan 2014 13:13:52 -0500

The epic conclusion to the Godzilla Vs Hedorah discussion. Join Mike,Nate, and guest host Dominic Griffin as they descend into the heart of psychedelic madness!!!

Episode 11: Godzilla Vs Hedorah

Tue, 31 Dec 2013 15:45:18 -0500

Is the franchise black sheep secretly the best film in the series? W/ Guest Host Dominic Griffin.

Episode 10: Godzilla's Revenge

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:51:28 -0500

Worst film in the franchise or unintentional comedy masterpiece? With guest host Nick Gussie.

Episode 9: Destroy All Monsters

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:36:44 -0500

Ultimate monster mash or bloated victory lap? Join Mike and Nate as they discuss with the help of guest host Emmett Williams.

Episode 8: Son of Godzilla

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 14:01:49 -0500

Godzilla, Minilla, Frankenstein, Batman!?! Mike and Nate tackle one of the most hated entries in the series with the help of guest host Tom Beddow.

Episode 7: Godzilla Vs. The Sea Monster

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 20:57:03 -0500

Godzilla's gonna eat great tonight!

Episode 6: Invasion of Astro-Monster

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:52:38 -0500

Our feelings concerning this film are completely controlled by electronic computers.

Episode 5: Ghidorah The Three Headed Monster

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:25:12 -0500

Are three heads better then one? Mike and Nate discuss.

Episode 4: Mothra Vs Godzilla

Thu, 07 Nov 2013 14:45:19 -0500

Godzilla fighting Mothra? That ought to make an excellent picture, eh?

Episode 3: King Kong Vs Godzilla

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:45:14 -0500

Mike and Nate discuss the film that launched Godzilla back into popular culture after being on ice(literally) for seven years.

Episode 2: Godzilla Raids Again

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:20:34 -0500

Mike and Nate attempt the unthinkable; talking about 1959's Godzilla Raids Again for an hour.

Episode 1: Godzilla

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 13:39:20 -0500

Join Mike and Nate as they talk about the movie that started the madness; Godzilla.