Godzilla Roundtable Episode 25-Godzilla (1998)

On this episode, the gang dive into Toho's first ever non-Godzilla kaiju film as well as its first ever color kaiju film, Rodan from 1956. They discuss why they feel the film is hurt by its pacing, the advantages of Rodan's dub vs its sub, and a hilarious behind the scenes story of what happened to one of the Rodan props.Art by Dan Hartles

On this episode the gang are joined by Rochasaurus to ring in the Millennium era with Godzilla 2000 from 1999! They discuss why the film's cast is so endearing, how it works as a fresh start for Godzilla, and if Orga commits vore or not.Art by Dan Hartles

On this episode, the gang are joined by the fourth member of the Fears, Futures, and Fossils crew Pokesaurus! They discuss the much maligned and hated original American remake of Godzilla, directed by Roland Emmerich from 1998. They discuss why the film fails as a Godzilla movie, if Toho should acknowledge it or not, and the very awkward 90s moments. Art by Dan Hartles

On the second ever Godzilla Roundtable Halloween Special, the gang discuss the 1965 Toho kaiju horror film, Frankenstein Conquers The World! They get into its unique feeling and vibe compared to other Toho kaiju films, its exploration of ethics in science, and the absolutely hilarious alternate ending. They also announce what the next Halloween special will be about in 2022!Logo by Dan Hartles

On this episode, the gang are joined by kaiju author Kelly Warner to discuss the middle film in the Heisei Gamera Trilogy, Gamera 2: Advent of Legion! They discuss the increased horror elements, why the film works despite a weaker cast, and if Obitsu has the hots for military men.Logo by Dan Hartles

On this concluding episode for the Heisei era, the gang are back together again as ToN first shares his thoughts on Godzilla vs Destroyah and then they discuss their favorite and least favorite parts of Godzilla's first big comeback era. Like last time, they discuss their favorite monsters, who the best characters are, and the funniest moments both on purpose and accidental.Logo by Dan Hartles

On this episode the gang are joined by Kaiju (They/Them/Their) to discuss the first movie in the Heisei Gamera trilogy, Gamera: Guardian of The Universe! They discuss why they love the revamps for Gamera and Gyaos, the improved budget, and the film's environmentalist themes.Logo art by Dan Hartles

On this episode Mulder/Fae & Crash are joined by CallMeJoe to discuss the final film in the Heisei Godzilla series, Godzilla vs Destoroyah. They discuss why the film pulls at their heart strings, why Destoroyah works as the final villain of the Heisei era, and the film's handling of the Oxygen Destroyer.Logo art by Dan Hartles

On this episode the gang are joined by Cam to discuss the final film of Gamera's Showa era, Gamera: Super Monster. They discuss how Daei's bankruptcy and lack of funding hurt the film, the constant rip-offs and overuse of stock footage, and what the hell is going on with the Spacewomen.Art by Dan Hartles

On this episode, the gang discuss the 1994 film, Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla! They discuss the complicated origins of Spacegodzilla, the revival of MOGUERA, Miki's expanded role, and how useless Mothra is in this film.Logo art by Dan Hartles