Tokyo Lives: A Giant Monsters Podcast

I have been waiting so long to do this episode, and while many of you will scoff at this being our podcast's first introduction to Kong, I think it's a great way to kick things off. Jeff Bridges chasing after Jessica Lange  in the jungles of Hawaii holds a special place in my heart, and I hope we can sway those of you who have never really given it a second, or even first, look.

This is an important episode for our little podcast, as we're now starting to delve into the iconic monsters that rule over the fandom. Gamera is one of the "big three" in my eyes, and having not seen many of his films, it was incredibly exciting to dive into the first one early in the podcast's lifecycle. 'Daikaiju Gamera' may not be the best film in the series, but it's incredibly interesting to see the aspects of his future status come alive for the first time in this film. Plus, TOSHIO!!!

I think it's safe to say (without checking) that we've talked about the new Toho Pictures Godzilla film, briefly, on every single episode of this podcast so far. That's because we know how big of an event the release of 'Godzilla Resurgence' will be for us and fans worldwide. We decided to take a break from the huge line up of films and discussions we have planned for this podcast and take a step back in time to see what led up to this complete re-imagining of one of the oldest film franchises in existence along with the two directors who will take the series forward.

This episode marks a turning point for the podcast, as we delve into our first book discussion. Of course, it just happens to be a book that is widely regarded as one of the best new kaiju properties and is extremely well written by the best-selling author Jeremy Robinson. Dubbed a "kaiju thriller," the book and its author do not disappoint on either of those fronts.

Today, we are canceling the apocalypse! (The apocalypse being: going another day without a new episode of 'Tokyo Lives: A Giant Monsters Podcast') On the latest episode, we start out with a bang and go in-depth discussing the latest 'Kong: Skull Island' footage and the first actual trailer for 'Godzilla: Resurgence.' This was a huge week for the two classic monsters and we waist no time arguing and butting heads while breaking down what we thought about their latest iterations and what the future might hold.

Stomping onto the scene, today's episode is a blast from the past where hosts Coleman and Kyle discuss the acclaimed Toho Pictures classic 'The War of the Gargantuas.' Before getting to the main topic, they announce the winner of last week's "VERSUS" episode, talk about Marvel's latest foray into giant monsters, share memories of the old Universal Studios ride 'Kongfrontation,' and talk about the new 'Skull Island: Reign of Kong' ride.

On today's very special episode, your hosts briefly discuss some of latest news including 'King Kong vs Tarzan' finally seeing the light of day and more 'Shin Godzilla' teases from Toho before moving onto the main topic of the night: STOP MOTION VERSUS SUITMATION!!

Coming to you raw and unedited, hosts Coleman and Kyle have braved the '10 Cloverfield Lane' premiere to get you a review as quickly as possible. They start out spoiler free and let you know their honest thoughts and opinions on whether or not you should spend your hard earned cash on J.J. Abrams new suspense-thriller. After a hefty warning, they jump straight off the deep end and really let loose in the spoilers section. Words and possibly blood are shed as they try to communicate some confused and surprising feelings.  

On the eve of a new film, hosts Coleman and Kyle dive into the cult phenomenon 'Cloverfield' and its impact on the film industry and giant monster movies in general. We break down some rumors and now confirmed spoilers for '10 Cloverfield Lane,' and can't help but be a little angry at the bait and switch producer J.J. Abrams and company Bad Robot have pulled on us. Either way, we're excited to see the new film and to have this series continue, even if we're hesitant on the direction it might be going. At least it's given everyone an excuse to go back and check out the excellent first film!

Coleman and Kyle have their hands full discussing one of the most hated giant monster films of all time on the latest exciting episode of Tokyo Lives!

On the very first episode of Tokyo Lives: A Giant Monsters Podcast, hosts Coleman and Kyle start out the show by explaining their reasons for starting the podcast and loving giant monsters in general. From there they talk about what they're watching and some recent news before jumping into the main topic of the night: What defines a giant monster? They cover everything from Godzilla to the Blob trying to figure that out and waste considerable time arguing about 'The Iron Giant.'

So, sit back and enjoy the premiere episode of the only giant monsters podcast you'll ever need again! SHOWNOTES
Why start a podcast? (1:05)
Coleman and Kyle break down why the world needs another podcast. What we've been watching/News (7:26)
'10 Cloverfield Lane' ARG, 'Shin Godzilla' Main Topic (24:40)
What defines a GIANT monster?

Credits
Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show.

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