The Godzilla Podcast

This is it! Almost 10 years going through the entire Godzilla series. It's been a wonderful journey. Thank you all for the support! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5

Joe and Drew commentate over the highest grossing Godzilla movie ever. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** Directed by: Adam Wingard Screenplay by: Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, Jeremy Slater Story by: Terry Rossio, Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett Based on: Godzilla and Mothra by Toho Co., Ltd. Produced by: Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Brian Rogers, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Eric McLeod Starring: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen Cinematography: Ben Seresin Edited by: Josh Schaeffer Music by: Tom Holkenborg, Antonio Di Iorio Production company: Legendary Pictures Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures (Worldwide), Toho (Japan) Release dates: March 25, 2024 (TCL Chinese Theatre), March 29, 2024 (United States) Running time: 115 minutes Country: United States Language: English Budget: $135–150 million Box office: $571.8 million  

In this episode, Drew and Joe commentate over the oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** Directed by: Takashi Yamazaki Written by: Takashi Yamazaki Produced by: Minami Ichikawa, Shūji Abe, Kenji Yamada, Kazuaki Kishida, Gō Abe, Keiichirō Moriya Starring: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki Cinematography: Kōzō Shibasaki Edited by: Ryūji Miyajima Music by: Naoki Satō Production companies: Toho Studios, Robot Communications Distributed by: Toho Co., Ltd Release dates: October 18, 2023 (Shinjuku Toho Building), November 3, 2023 (Japan) Running time: 125 minutes Country: Japan Language: Japanese Budget: $10–15 million Box office: $113.6–116 million

On this episode of The Godzilla Podcast, hosts Drew and Joe take on the epic 2021 showdown, Godzilla vs. Kong. Directed by Adam Wingard, this blockbuster pits two legendary titans against each other in an all-out battle for supremacy, with humanity caught in the crossfire. The hosts explore the film's breathtaking visual effects, the intense action sequences, and the ensemble cast, including Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, and Brian Tyree Henry. Tune in for expert commentary, fascinating trivia, and Drew and Joe's personal insights on this $470.1 million monster mash! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** Directed by: Adam Wingard Screenplay by: Eric Pearson, Max Borenstein Story by: Terry Rossio, Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields Based on: Godzilla and Mechagodzilla by Toho Co., Ltd Produced by: Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Brian Rogers, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Eric McLeod Starring: Alexander Skarsgård Millie Bobby Brown Rebecca Hall Brian Tyree Henry Shun Oguri Eiza González Julian Dennison Lance Reddick Kyle Chandler Demián Bichir Cinematography: Ben Seresin Edited by: Josh Schaeffer Music by: Tom Holkenborg Production company: Legendary Pictures Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures (Worldwide) Toho (Japan) Release dates: March 24, 2021 (International) March 31, 2021 (United States) Running time: 113 minutes Country: United States Language: English Budget: $155–200 million Box office: $470.1 million

On this episode of The Godzilla Podcast, hosts Drew and Joe dive deep into the explosive 2019 blockbuster, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Directed by Michael Dougherty, this monster-packed spectacle brings iconic kaiju like Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Rodan to the screen in an epic battle for dominance. The hosts break down the film's visual effects, high-stakes action, and the ensemble cast, including Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, and Millie Bobby Brown. Listen in as they provide expert commentary, trivia, and their personal take on this $387.3 million monster! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** Directed by: Michael Dougherty Screenplay by: Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields Story by: Max Borenstein, Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields Based on: Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Rodan by Toho Co., Ltd Produced by: Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Brian Rogers Starring: Kyle Chandler Vera Farmiga Millie Bobby Brown Bradley Whitford Sally Hawkins Charles Dance Thomas Middleditch Aisha Hinds O'Shea Jackson Jr. David Strathairn Ken Watanabe Zhang Ziyi Cinematography: Lawrence Sher Edited by: Roger Barton, Richard Pearson, Bob Ducsay Music by: Bear McCreary Production company: Legendary Pictures Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures (worldwide), Toho (Japan) Release dates: May 13, 2019 (Beijing) May 31, 2019 (United States) Running time: 132 minutes Country: United States Language: English Budget: $170–200 million Box office: $387.3 million Keywords: Godzilla: King of the Monsters review, Godzilla Podcast, Godzilla commentary, 2019 Godzilla movie, Michael Dougherty Godzilla, kaiju battle, Godzilla vs Ghidorah, Mothra, Rodan

On this episode of The Godzilla Podcast, Drew and Joe finish their commentaries for the animated Godzilla movies with The Planet Eater! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** Directed by: Kōbun Shizuno Hiroyuki Seshita Screenplay by: Gen Urobuchi Story by: Gen Urobuchi Produced by: Takashi Yoshizawa Starring: Mamoru Miyano Takahiro Sakurai Tomokazu Sugita Yuki Kaji Music by: Takayuki Hattori Production companies: Polygon Pictures Toho Animation Distributed by: Toho Visual Entertainment (Japan) Netflix (Worldwide) Release dates: November 3, 2018 (TIFF) November 9, 2018 (Japan) Running time: 91 minutes Country: Japan Language: Japanese Box office: $1.5 million

On this episode of The Godzilla Podcast, Drew and Joe continue to commentate over the animated Godzilla movies with City on the Edge of Battle! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** Directed by: Kōbun Shizuno Hiroyuki Seshita Screenplay by: Sadayuki Murai Tetsuya Yamada Gen Urobuchi Story by: Gen Urobuchi Produced by: Takashi Yoshizawa Starring: Mamoru Miyano Takahiro Sakurai Tomokazu Sugita Yuki Kaji Junichi Suwabe Music by: Takayuki Hattori Production companies: Polygon Pictures Toho Animation Distributed by: Toho (Japan) Netflix (Worldwide) Release date: May 18, 2018 (Japan) Running time: 100 minutes Country: Japan Language: Japanese Box office: ¥100 million (opening)  

On this episode of The Godzilla Podcast, Drew and Joe commentate over the animated Godzilla movies, starting with Planet of the Monsters! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** Directed by: Kōbun Shizuno Hiroyuki Seshita Screenplay by: Gen Urobuchi Story by: Gen Urobuchi Produced by: Takashi Yoshizawa Starring: Mamoru Miyano Takahiro Sakurai Kana Hanazawa Yūki Kaji Cinematography by: Kousuke Kawamura Edited by: Aya Hida Music by: Takayuki Hattori Production companies: Polygon Pictures Toho Animation Distributed by: Toho (Japan) Netflix (Worldwide) Release date: November 17, 2017 (Japan) Running time: 88 minutes Country: Japan Language: Japanese Box office: $3.3 million

Join Drew and Joe as they discuss the new Godzilla film right after watching it in the theater for the first time. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5

Drew and Joe sit down to discuss their viewing of the Apple TV+ show, Legacy of Monsters (2023-2024). Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** Episodes: "Aftermath" Directed by: Matt Shakman Written by: Chris Black Original release date: November 17, 2023 Description: Cate Randa, a traumatized schoolteacher, travels to Tokyo to settle her father's affairs and uncovers a family secret related to Monarch's past activities. "Departure" Directed by: Matt Shakman Written by: Chris Black Original release date: November 17, 2023 Description: Kentaro discovers Monarch files hinting at his great-uncle's whereabouts, leading to a chase to uncover family secrets and evade Monarch's pursuit. "Secrets and Lies" Directed by: Julian Holmes Written by: Andrew Colville Original release date: November 22, 2023 Description: As Cate and her group journey to Alaska to find her missing father, secrets about Monarch's past expeditions and Godzilla's history emerge. "Parallels and Interiors" Directed by: Julian Holmes Written by: Milla Bell-Hart Original release date: December 1, 2023 Description: Stranded in the wilderness, Cate and her allies confront a new threat while uncovering more about Monarch's past research. "The Way Out" Directed by: Mairzee Almas Written by: Amanda Overton Original release date: December 8, 2023 Description: Escaping from captivity, Cate and her group navigate military patrols and personal struggles as they search for answers about their family's past. "Terrifying Miracles" Directed by: Mairzee Almas Written by: Karl Greenfeld Original release date: December 15, 2023 Description: Cate's group faces internal conflicts and external threats as they delve deeper into Monarch's secrets and the mysteries of the Hollow Earth. "Will the Real May Please Stand Up?" Directed by: Hiromi Kamata Written by: Mariko Tamaki Original release date: December 22, 2023 Description: May's past catches up with her, forcing difficult choices and alliances as Cate negotiates with Monarch to protect her friends. "Birthright" Directed by: Hiromi Kamata Written by: Al Letson Original release date: December 29, 2023 Description: As Shaw seeks redemption, Cate and her allies confront Monarch and the consequences of their family's legacy. "Axis Mundi" Directed by: Andy Goddard Written by: Matt Fraction Original release date: January 5, 2024 Description: In a realm between worlds, Cate and her group encounter new dangers and revelations that may alter the course of their mission. "Beyond Logic" Directed by: Andy Goddard Written by: Chris Black Original release date: January 12, 2024 Description: The culmination of their journey brings Cate's group face-to-face with Godzilla and other titans, forcing sacrifices and unexpected alliances.

On this episode of The Godzilla Podcast, Drew and Joe commentate over Kong: Skull Island from 2017. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** Directed by: Jordan Vogt-Roberts Screenplay by: Dan Gilroy Max Borenstein Derek Connolly Story by: John Gatins Based on: "King Kong" by Edgar Wallace Merian C. Cooper Produced by: Thomas Tull Mary Parent Jon Jashni Alex Garcia Starring: Tom Hiddleston Samuel L. Jackson John Goodman Brie Larson Jing Tian Toby Kebbell John Ortiz Corey Hawkins Jason Mitchell Shea Whigham Thomas Mann Terry Notary John C. Reilly Cinematography: Larry Fong Edited by: Richard Pearson Music by: Henry Jackman Production companies: Legendary Pictures Tencent Pictures Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures Release dates: February 28, 2017 (Empire, Leicester Square) March 10, 2017 (United States) Running time: 118 minutes Country: United States Language: English Budget: $185 million Box office: $568.6 million

Drew and Joe give their commentary on the much-beloved Shin Godzilla (2016) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** Directed by: Hideaki Anno & Shinji Higuchi Written by: Hideaki Anno Produced by: Minami Ichikawa, Taichi Ueda, Yoshihiro Sato, Masaya Shibusawa, Kazutoshi Wadakura Starring: Hiroki Hasegawa, Yutaka Takenouchi, Satomi Ishihara Cinematography: Kosuke Yamada Edited by: Atsuki Satō, Hideaki Anno Music by: Shirō Sagisu Production companies: Toho Pictures, Cine Bazar Distributed by: Toho Co., Ltd. Release dates: July 25, 2016 (Shinjuku), July 29, 2016 (Japan) Running time: 120 minutes Budget: ¥1.3 billion Box office $78 million

Join Drew and Joe as they discuss the new Godzilla film right after watching it in the theater for the first time. Is Godzilla Minus One as good as everyone says it is?

On this episode, Joe and Drew talk Godzilla 2014! An American sailor's journey to reunite with his family amidst the ancient rivalry between Godzilla and two parasitic monsters known as MUTOs. Directed by: Gareth Edwards Screenplay by: Max Borenstein Story by: David Callaham Based on: Godzilla by Toho Co., Ltd Produced by: Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Brian Rogers Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins, David Strathairn, Bryan Cranston Cinematography: Seamus McGarvey Edited by: Bob Ducsay Music by: Alexandre Desplat Production company: Legendary Pictures Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures (Worldwide), Toho (Japan) Release dates: May 8, 2014 (Dolby Theatre), May 16, 2014 (United States) Running time: 123 minutes Country: United States Language: English Budget: $160 million Box office: $529 million Yes, we forgot iTunes reviews... Sorry about that, we're rusty... And, Congrats to Joel! *** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5

We're back with another BONUS episode all about a new giant monster flick, Meg 2: The Trench! Enjoy! *** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5

In this bonus episode of The Godzilla Podcast, Drew and Joe break down Godzilla: The Series and review its history, the cast and crew, and some of their favorite episodes. Enjoy! *** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5

Joe and Drew sit down to discuss the recently released non-Kaiju film, Shin Kamen Rider. *** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5

Finally, we finish the Hanna-Barbera Godzilla series! Sorry about the audio distortion in the episode. We removed what we could. Also, Joe's joke about pet owners is a joke and is not meant to be taken seriously... Don't write us about it haha. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** S2 E8: "Moonlode" Released November 3, 1979 A mysterious creature lands on Earth from the Moon. It soon starts to wreak havoc on shipping and seems to be affecting the water currents globally. The team and Godzilla must stop it before it causes worldwide devastation.   S2 E9: "The Golden Guardians" Released November 10, 1979 The team runs into a hostile tribe who worship giant gold statues. Things get serious when the statues seem to come to life and Godzilla is turned into a gold statue while battling them. The others must free Godzilla and convince the tribe that the statues are evil.   S2 E10: "The Macro-Beasts" Released November 17, 1979 While investigating an ocean volcano, the team find the volcano oozing a strange liquid that causes sea creatures to turn into giants. The team and Godzilla must find a way to get the creatures back to their normal sizes before they threaten nearby shipping lanes.   S2 E11: "Pacific Peril" Released November 24, 1979 When a new island is formed in the Pacific Ocean, the team investigates. Aftershocks from the island's formation end up trapping them in the volcano on the island, which they find is inhabited by giant lizards that eat lava. Worst of all, Godzilla is unable to reach them because he is also trapped by the seismic activity. The team must find a way to escape without Godzilla's help this time.   S2 E12: "Island of Doom" Released December 1, 1979 When a new weather satellite is mysteriously shot down by a missile, the team traces the missile's source to an island near Australia. They find the island fortified and under the command of a terrorist organization known as COBRA. The terrorists imprison the team, thinking that they are spies. The nuclear reactor on the island begins to suffer problems that threaten to cause an explosion that could destroy the island. Godzilla must rescue the team, stop COBRA and prevent the reactor from exploding.   S2 E13: "The Deadly Asteroid" Released December 8, 1979 A UFO lands in the Arctic and the team is sent to investigate. They discover a group of ice people from another planet named Frios that plan to destroy the Earth with an asteroid the size of the Moon. Captain Majors and Quinn are taken prisoner and Brock, Godzilla and Godzooky are frozen. Pete must free the others before the asteroid destroys the world.

In this episode of The Godzilla Podcast, Joe and Drew again suffer through four more episodes of Godzilla, the 1978 TV show. Really, they hardly talk about the show at all (because it's terrible) and instead discuss Bionicle, Pokemon, "lady friends", and more! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5 *** S2 E4: "The Beast of Storm Island" Released October 6, 1979 The team becomes stranded on an island inhabited by a creature named Axor which has made the humans on the island his slaves. Axor enslaves Captain Majors, Quinn, and Brock and puts them to work. Pete, Godzooky, and Godzilla must find a way to destroy Axor and free the island's inhabitants. S2 E5: "The City in the Clouds"     Released October 13, 1979 The team gets caught in a strange-looking hurricane and end up in a city in the clouds. The inhabitants explain they are there to escape an evil power dragon from their homeworld. Unfortunately, the power dragon follows them there. To make matters worse, after seeing Godzilla defeat the power dragon, the inhabitants turn hostile and want Godzilla so that they can make he and the power dragon fight and destroy each other, leaving them able to conquer Earth. The team must rescue Godzilla and keep him from falling into the wrong hands. S2 E6: "The Cyborg Whale" Released October 20, 1979 After a lightning strike, a cyborg whale -- a prototype submarine used for scientific purposes -- suffers a malfunction and runs out of control with Pete and Brock inside. Even worse, the whale is on a collision course with Honolulu, Hawaii. The others and Godzilla must rescue Pete and Brock and stop the whale before it destroys Honolulu. S2 E7: "Valley of the Giants" Released October 27, 1979 After the Calico runs aground in a river, the team discovers a valley full of giant insects. Godzilla is initially paralyzed by a giant black widow spider's bite and the entrance is sealed by a landslide. The team must find a way to escape and also prevent the insects from leaving the valley.

Drew and Joe discuss their recent experience seeing Shin Ultraman in the movie theater. Enjoy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godzillapodcast Discord: discord.gg/cFFx4N5