Gargantucast - A Kaiju Movie Podcast

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Welcome beautiful creatures of the internet to Gargantucast! A bi-weekly podcast dedicated to cinema's biggest and most monstrous stars. Every episode hosts Chris McDonald & Cole Grisson explore the themes of the Kaiju, Tokusatsu, Sci-Fi, or Horror genre with humor and insight.

  1. Ultraman (1966)

    01-06-2021

    Ultraman (1966)

    For the season 3 finale of Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson take on one of the most influential Tokusatsu series of all time for its 55th anniversary: Ultraman! Together they discuss the legacy of one of Japan's most beloved icons and how it was brought to life by the master of Japanese special effects Eiji Tsuburaya! - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Ghoulish Media Podcast

    51 min.
  2. Colossal (2016) Feat. Lisa Naffziger

    03-05-2021

    Colossal (2016) Feat. Lisa Naffziger

    In this week's episode of Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by returning guest Lisa Naffziger. Together they dive into one of the best hidden gems of the kaiju genre: Colossal as they discuss the film's themes of abuse and how it cleverly uses kaiju as metaphors in a more unique way! - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Ghoulish Media Podcast

    49 min.
  3. Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)

    19-04-2021

    Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)

    On this week's episode of Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Ghoulish writer Jake Tucker as they plunge into the psychedelic Godzilla vs. Hedorah for the film's 50th anniversary! Together they discuss how the film would become the massive cult favorite it is as well as the legacy of its director Yoshimitsu Banno. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Ghoulish Media Podcast

    1 uur
  4. Pulgasari (1985)

    22-03-2021

    Pulgasari (1985)

    On this week's episode of Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson conclude their first look over Korean monster cinema with one of the genre's most infamous entries: North Korea's Pulgasari. Together Chris and Cole dive into the harrowing story of Shin Sang-ok and Choi Eun-hee abduction, how they were forced to produce films under the North Korean regime, and their eventual freedom from their captors. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Ghoulish Media Podcast

    52 min.
  5. The Host (2006)

    08-03-2021

    The Host (2006)

    For the month of March hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson celebrate the world of Korean monster movies and they kick it off with Bong Joon-ho's monster masterpiece The Host. Together they discuss how Bong Joon-ho is able to effortlessly blend film genres and the current rise in popularity of South Korean genre films in many film circles. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Ghoulish Media Podcast

    43 min.
  6. Shin Godzilla (2016) Feat. Yoko Higuchi

    15-02-2021

    Shin Godzilla (2016) Feat. Yoko Higuchi

    This week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson take on the show's most requested film to date: Shin Godzilla! Together they are joined by independent filmmaker and Shin Godzilla production assistant Yoko Higuchi as they dissect the film's political themes, impact on Japanese pop culture, and Yoko's own personal stories working on the film. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast International Medical Corps Home Page

    1 u 26 m
  7. Gargantucast Two Year Anniversary Special

    01-02-2021

    Gargantucast Two Year Anniversary Special

    On this very special episode of the show, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson celebrate the two year anniversary of Gargantucast! They'll listen to your messages, answer your questions, and reminisce about their favorite moments of the past year. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast

    37 min.
  8. Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (Revisit)

    30-11-2020

    Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (Revisit)

    This week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson conclude celebrating Gamera's 55th anniversary by revisiting the first entry of the Heisei Gamera Trilogy - Gamera: Guardian of the Universe. Together they discuss the difficulties of modernizing Gamera and the challenges of making a proper reboot. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast

    43 min.
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Welcome beautiful creatures of the internet to Gargantucast! A bi-weekly podcast dedicated to cinema's biggest and most monstrous stars. Every episode hosts Chris McDonald & Cole Grisson explore the themes of the Kaiju, Tokusatsu, Sci-Fi, or Horror genre with humor and insight.

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