Godzilla (1954) Commentary

Following up on our Halloween special looking at Jack Hill's first feature (as a solo director), we're now flashing back to 2023 when Eric and Caleb covered Hill's second film on the Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative feed. What did they think of this 60s car feature? Find out now!    This episode was recorded on April 14th, 2023.   Email the show at [email protected]    You can find Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:   https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find more Caleb and Eric on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway,   https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com   As well as Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts   And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

With Halloween passed but still lingering in the air, it's time for the TNE boys to drop their (better late than never) Halloween special for 2026! This time discussing Jack Hill's 1967 shlock horror classic, Spider Baby, or the Maddest Story Ever Told!   Email the show at [email protected]    You can find Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:   https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find more Caleb and Eric on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway,   https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com   As well as Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts   And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

With Halloween just around the corner, Caleb and Isaac are back talking some more horror, this time with Sean and Eric in tow to discuss the 1955 film, The Quatermass Xperiment!    This episode was discussed on July 12th, 2026.    You can find Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find more Caleb and Eric on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com   As well as Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts   And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

#26 The Monster Mash series roars back onto the feed as Isaac, Caleb and Eric take a look at the 1954 film that started it all as they jump into Ishiro Honda's seminal film, Godzilla!    This commentary was recorded live in front of a studio audience on May 24th, 2026.    Email the show at [email protected]    You can find Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find more Caleb and Eric on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com   As well as Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts   And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

Caleb and Isaac are back in the bar to discuss some 2026 horror, as they discuss their thoughts on the recently released Resident Evil film by Zack Cregger and the indie smash hit from earlier this year, Obsession! Isaac also recommends the martial arts film The Furious. Grab a few drinks and join your buds as they jump into it!   This episode was recorded on Sept. 20th, 2026.    Email the show at [email protected]     

Isaac and Caleb returned to the Oltra-Violent A-Rated Basement to watch yet another OVA, this time looking at Baoh the Visitor! After their viewing they headed up to the bar to dicuss this Shonen anime, adapted from the short-lived manga from acclaimed writer/artist Hirohiko Araki (Jo Jo's Bizarre Adventure). Was this brief OVA be worth the watch? Find out now!

After taking a brief hiatus from editing, the TNE feed returns to the video game series as Johnny once again joins Isaac and Caleb to discuss their next Resident Evil film! After a three break, are there returning on an uptick for this very flawed franchise, or are there in for their worst entry yet? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on July 3rd, 2026.    You can find Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find more Caleb and Eric on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com   As well as Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts   And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

Caleb and Eric are back in the bar, this time discussing a new release film by acclaimed director Christopher Nolan. Long in the annuals of TNE history have Eric and Caleb clashed their proverbial swords with their differing thoughts on Nolan's filmography. Will his vision for The Odyssey finall bridge that gap? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on July 19th, 2026.   You can find Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements:   https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find more Caleb and Eric on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.co   As well as Romulans Bearing Gifts:   Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts   And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

Eric and Caleb are back in the bar to continue the discussion they started in the last bonus episode. They take some more about Andor and Rogue One, as well as the prequel era of Star Wars. They also dive deep into the 28 Days Later films, mostly centered on the 2nd and 4th films. They also go off on a long discussion about their differing perspectives on modern Doctor Who. (This section contains full spoilers for all seasons of modern doctor, so if you'd like to skip that, it begins at the start of the episodes and ends at approx. 31:20)   This episode was recorded on April 11th, 2026.    You can find Caleb and Isaac on their sister feed, Bending the Elements: https://tnebendingtheelements.podbean.com/   And you can also find more Caleb and Eric on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway, https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com   As well as Romulans Bearing Gifts: Star Trek: Romulans Bearing Gifts   And over on the Prognosis Negative feed: Doctor Who: Prognosis Negative   And check out Sean, Eric and Isaac as the hosts of The Best Picture Podcast: The Best Picture Podcast

The Jedi Council are back in session as the crew of Isaac, Sean, Eric, Steve, Carl, and Caleb return to discuss yet another Star Wars film, this time looking at The Force Awakens! Will this return still look triumphant 11 years later? Will third time be the charm for Isaac and Caleb's coverage of this film? Find out now!   This episode was recorded on May 18th, 2026.   And follow Caleb and Isaac on their other feed, Bending the Elements: Bending the Elements: An Avatar Podcast | The Novice Elitists (podbean.com) Check out Sean, Isaac and Eric on The Best Picture Podcast.  The Best Picture Podcast | Libsyn Directory As well as their other show, The 1001 Movies Podcast: https://1001moviespodcast.libsyn.com/   And check out Sean and Steve on their other podcast, The Cabot Cove Confab Podcast: https://thecabotcoveconfab.libsyn.com/ And listen to more of Carl, Isaac, Caleb, Sean and Eric over on their Star Trek podcast, Romulan's Bearing Gifts: Romulans Bearing Gifts: The Star Trek Podcast | Libsyn Director And on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway https://guidetothewhoverse.libsyn.com And follow Eric on twitter @Bullitt33   And check out Steve's horror movie/Dead by Daylight youtube channel!  Spooky Media Reviews - YouTube