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A brand new podcast on the Dark Discussions News Network talking about each episode weekly on the television series MONARCH: A LEGACY OF MONSTERS streaming on Apple+.
This week's lineup is STACKED. Of course we check in on The Rookie as it crosses over with Dropout TV! Plus: we're breaking down the family drama and corporate takeovers in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the analog chaos of The Pitt, and the heartbreaking survival story in Paradise. It's a wild mix of cops, Kaiju lore and emotional gut-punches. Tune in now! 1:00-1:12:55 TV Diaries 10:55-26:42 The Rookie 26:42-39:10 Paradise 39:10-1:12:55The Pitt 1:12:55- Monarch S02 #MonarchLoM #ThePitt #ParadiseHulu #TVDudes #Monsterverse #TVReview
Girdy unpacks the sudden collapse of the Neopets tabletop roleplaying game and the launch of card-based kaiju battles in Godzilla. Plus, Napoleonic dragons in Temeraire, PocketQuest 2026, and new research into the psychological benefits of our hobby. About Audio EXP Audio EXP is Geek Native's podcast. Each week, there's some favourite or exciting geeky news, conventions, interviews, and thought pieces. The average length of the podcast is around 10 minutes. You will find a transcript of this week's podcast and links to the stories mentioned here: https://www.geeknative.com/227894/audio-exp-325-the-neopets-rpg-collapse-napoleonic-dragons-and-card-based-kaiju/
Today we're talking about one of the biggest icons in pop culture, Godzilla, and how the King of the Monsters is stomping his way through comics right now over at IDW. My guest is Jake Williams, the editor guiding the current and upcoming wave of Godzilla books. And if you've been paying attention, IDW has been building something really fun in the kaiju corner of the comics world. Bringing in a wide range of creators with very different storytelling styles to tackle the legendary monster.We'll talk about the current titles and what's coming next, including past work from creators like Tim Seeley, Van Jensen, Tom Scioli, and more, each bringing their own spin to the mythos. From wild monster battles to sci-fi world-building and some very unexpected takes on the Godzilla universe, there's a lot going on in these books. Jake also gives us a peek behind the curtain at how the line is being shaped, what it's like coordinating different creators in the Godzilla sandbox, and how IDW is planning the future of their kaiju comics.
“Resonance” Monarch Legacy of Monsters (S2Ep2) Hey Kaiju Fans! Mark and Dimitri are back with our discussion of Season 2 of Monarch Legacy of Monsters within this episode of the podcast. Within this episode we discuss “Resonance” which the episode is entitled. We had a great time discussing a lot details about the story and the characters within the episode. So! Dive into the sea with us as we continue our tracking of Titan X, talking about the characters that got back together from years apart like Hiroshi and his Mom Keiko, plus the flash backs within the episode that relate to the current time period within the “present” of Monarch Legacy of Monsters Season 2. Keep in mind that this podcast is a spoiler filled podcast. It is a Collaboration with Podcastica and PirateCorpEntertainment.com. Kaiju ‘Cast Podcast is run by Mark Kirkman and Dimitri and we will be providing all Kaiju fun and talk within the podcast beyond Monarch Legacy of Monsters… Always let us know your thoughts! It will be greatly appreciated and shared on the podcast and videos! Thanks for listening… Don't get stomped on! Check us out on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tune In, and Spotify, or whatever podcast player of choice you use. We Can be found on YouTube: Just Search Kiaju ‘Cast Podcast! Subscribe! And just Check the Thumbs up if you like it! We would appreciate it! For Kaiju ‘Cast Podcast: You can send Feedback at: Facebook.com/Kaiju'CastPodcast Email us: kaijucastpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @kaijucastpodcast For all Links just go to: https://piratecorpsentertainment.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ralph is joined by Vactor ( / @thiscomiccooks & / @vactor ) to review Green Lantern Corps #14 (2025) written by Morgan Hampton with art by Fernando Pasarin!
“When people are happy and passionate then the experiences that you have are just going to be better.”The story of Molly Rose Brewing and the man behind it, Nic Sandery, has been one of constant evolution, all in the pursuit of delicious flavours and delightful experiences.Launched initially as a subscription service while enough pennies were put away to open phase one of the brewery's home in Collingwood, that original brewpub has since been joined by an ambitious, high-end bar, restaurant and beer garden, then a pilot brewery and rotovap for creating small-batch spirits.By the time we sat down with Nic for the show – almost a decade on from the first article he wrote for us as he embarked on global travels to study beer, food and drinking cultures around the world – Molly Rose had evolved once more. The team has revamped the “brew-restaurant” part of the venue into what the team refers to as “Collingwood beer hall chic”: more casual, more laid-back, more European in feel.It felt like the perfect time to chat to one of the finest flavour merchants and most thoughtful figures in the beer world, not just to talk about the recent changes, but also his belief that people will always want nice things, his grandmothers' values that infuse the business, the turbulence of recent years that saw Molly Rose restructure and go into liquidation at one point, and the importance of community and collaboration.Prior to sitting down with Nic, we look back at the week that was – and a little further too: to the Royal Queensland Beer Awards and the good news that trophy-winners Happy Valley shared afterwards; a feature on KAIJU! brewer Kat Howes as she joined the brewery's women to create a beer for International Women's Day; a new beer history tour by one of our writers; Tilray's purchase of BrewDog Australia; and our involvement in the upcoming High Country Hop Technical Symposium.Start of segments: 0:00 – The Week On Crafty 14:22 – Nic Sandery Part 1 32:52 – Philter on their Australian International Beer Awards success – Part 1 33:55 – Nic Sandery Part 2 59:11 – AIBAs Part 2To find out more about featuring on The Crafty Pint Podcast or otherwise partnering with The Crafty Pint, contact craig@craftypint.com.
A brand new podcast on the Dark Discussions News Network talking about each episode weekly on the television series MONARCH: A LEGACY OF MONSTERS streaming on Apple+.
In this episode of the Fan2Fan Podcast, Bernie and Pete dive into the worlds of Kaiju and cryptids! The duo explore the origins of giant monster cinema, examining how towering Kaiju emerged from postwar Japan and evolved into global pop-culture icons. They discuss the themes beneath the destruction including nuclear anxiety while also unpacking our fascination with giant creatures. From Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster to lesser-known regional legends, Bernie and Pete also cover how cryptids continue to capture the imagination. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit https://fan2fan.libsyn.com
Edgar and Alex from Pigeon Plays Games discuss their new game Kaiju KO, which features mechanized kaiju invading a chess board. They share their journey into modern board game design, the inspiration behind the game's design, and the incorporation of cards into the battle grid game. They also highlight the importance of community support and vulnerability in the game design process.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kaiju KO09:53 Incorporating Cards into the Battle Grid Game16:18 Importance of Community Support and Vulnerability
Frank and I hade the pleasure of interviewing Mat Frank!!!!! He has been one of our favorite artist for years and it was such an honor to get to speak with him.
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Hey Kaiju Fans! This is our first episode of the podcast…and please be gentle! LOL…Mark and Dimitri had a great time talking about Monarch Season 2 Episode 1 entitled “Cause and Effect” Within this episode we break down everything that we liked about the show. The characters and their development from where we left them off from season 1. Plus all the kaiju wwe encounter within the episode and the on coming drama that comes within the show! Keep in mind that this podcast is a spoiler filled podcast. It is a Collaboration with Podcastica and PirateCorpEntertainment.com. Kaiju ‘Cast Podcast is run by Mark Kirkman and Dimitri and we will be providing all Kaiju fun and talk within the podcast beyond Monarch Legacy of Monsters… So! Please stick with us for more fun after Monarch Season 2 Legacy of Monsters. There will be more podcasts about Kaiju stuff after the season ends… Check out everything that Mark and Dimitri have to discuss within the podcast about Episode 1 of Season 2 of Monarch Legacy of Monsters! We had a great time discussing everything and speculating what is to come. Plus all the setup that was already easter egged for us within the episode as well as before the episode came out! Always let us know your thoughts! It will be greatly appreciated and shared on the podcast and videos! Thanks for listening… Don't get stomped on! Check us out on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Deezer, Tune In, and Spotify, or whatever podcast player of choice you use. We Can be found on YouTube: Just Search Kiaju ‘Cast Podcast! Subscribe! And just Check the Thumbs up if you like it! We would appreciate it! You can send Feedback at: Facebook.com/Kaiju'CastPodcast Email us: kaijucastpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 239: This week we close KAIJUARY with a Norwegian Found Footage film in 2010's Troll Hunter. Did we end on a bang or a wimper? Tune in to find out.Make sure to join us next week for the beginning of our Women in Horror Month, with the 2024 Zoë Kravitz film Blink Twice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.
E temos um novo mistério no ar! Qual a relação do Titã com os bichinhos do capiroto? Como ele foi ficar preso no Axis Mundi? Quando Godzilla e Kong irão batalhar com o Kaiju?Aumenta o volume e vem SABER TUDO sobre o episódio 2 da 2ª temporada de MONARCH!✅ Faça parte do CLUBE NERDVERSO: https://linktr.ee/clubenerdverso
Episode 238: Our third week of KAIJUARY brings with it a force of natue, in our guest Kory of The World is My Burrito Podcast. Here to shed some light on the Korean Kaiju film The Host from 2006.Make sure to stick with us next week, as we conclude Kaijuary with 2010's Troll Hunter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.
HBO/Max Lanterns marketing has begun and the trailer has been released! It has been over a year since we got our first look image at Lanterns and over 2 months since we saw that amazing 12 seconds of footage from the DCU series. Hopefully today will be a brightest day and we will get a glimpse at Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler's Green Lantern Costumes!
A brand new podcast on the Dark Discussions News Network talking about each episode weekly on the television series MONARCH: A LEGACY OF MONSTERS streaming on Apple+.
Es ist mal wieder eskaliert: Wir wollten kurz über die Pokemon Presents sprechen, daraus wurde es ... weniger kurz! Gemeinsam mit Mirai haben wir aber auch frische News am Start. Und eine davon ist buchstäblich riesig! Denn riesige Kaiju landen in der Welt von Sonic im neuen Sonic x Godzilla Comic-Crossover! Auch die Chaotix Casefiles gehen natürlich weiter, es gibt neue Charaktere in CrossWorlds und wir stellen fest, dass dieses Jahr so einige Charaktere ihr 15. Jubiläum feiern. Zeitstempel: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Ruki auf dem Flohmarkt (7:00) Pokemon Presents (42:30) Stream-Rückblick (46:30) News-Rückblick (1:48:35) Kommentare, Ende und Outro Livestreams jeden Donnerstag um 20 Uhr auf Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/ruki185 Kontakt: gottapodcast@gmail.com Hier geht's zu unserem Discord-Server: https://discord.gg/KEAmvmKVPF Hinterlasst uns gerne einen Kommentar mit Feedback, Fragen und/oder Kritik! Das könnt ihr unter anderem im Newsbeitrag auf SpinDash.de bzw. auf dem Discord-Server tun. Auf Social Media sind wir natürlich auch vertreten: Sowohl auf Instagram (@gottapodcast), als auch auf Bluesky (@spindash.de) oder aber einfach unter dem Hashtag #GottaPodCast! Auch über eine positive Bewertung freuen wir uns immer! Die Weblinks zum Nachlesen gibt's im Newsbeitrag auf spindash.de
Last year, Vanity Fair released an article about Lanterns written by Jeff Jensen. Along with that article came an image of Aaron Pierre (John Stewart) and Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan) walking down a dusty road. Since then, we have had no more official photos. Why is the HBO Max DC Studio series so under wraps?! What are they hiding that they can't release a second image? Join me live to figure this out!
Vision, Kaiju & Legacy The cast and executive producer of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters talk Season 2. Executive Producer Tory Tunnell breaks down the vision shaping this chapter of the MonsterVerse. Mari Yamamoto (Dr. Keiko Randa) and Anders Holm (Dr. Bill Randa) reflect on legacy, character, and stepping deeper into a world shaped by monsters. We discuss kaiju fandom, representation, and what Season 2 expands — without spoilers.
Jake and Jay tackle the 1990 Akio Jissoji led ULTRA Q THE MOVIE: LEGEND OF THE STARS as well as a flurry of new toy releases from ANRAKU ANSAKU, KAIJU ONE, USTOYS, MARUSAN, and X-PLUS to name a few! The duo share some recent pickups as well as discuss KAIJU GO! 2026, the launch of CRYPTOIDS, and more!---YHS on Monster Island is the premier kaiju / tokusatsu / Godzilla podcast - YouTube show, covering everything throughout the giant monster landscape, from films to fandom, television to toys. The two daikaiju devotees review old monster movies, discuss weekly toy pickups, rank anything that can be ranked, and, generally, just have a grand ol' time. There's not another show like it!---FOLLOW OUR HOSTSJacob Walsh on Instagram: @jacobtherevengeJay Key on Instagram: @tokutoytownMONSTER ISLAND VISITORS CENTER FACEBOOK GROUPBe sure to go and join our Facebook Group - The Monster Island Visitors Center - at https://www.facebook.com/groups/yhsonmonsterisland.YES HAVE SOME NETWORKYHS ON MONSTER ISLAND is a proud member of the Yes Have Some Network, a premier collection of pop culture podcasts and YouTube shows tackling every franchise, from Ghostbusters to Star Wars, Godzilla to Jurassic Park. Don't forget to check out the other great shows from the Yes Have Some Network included TOY ANXIETY, live every Tuesday at 9:30pm EST at https://www.youtube.com/@YHSToyAnxiety , and the mothership, YES HAVE SOME, every Monday at https://www.youtube.com/@yhspodcast. PATREONDon't forget to join the YHS Patreon, supporting both YES HAVE SOME and TOY ANXIETY, at patreon.com/yeshavesome. For as little as $5/month, you can unlock a vault of content going back multiple years. SPONSORED BY TOKU TOY TOWNYHS on Monster Island is sponsored by Toku Toy Town, your go-to for kaiju collectibles, tokusatsu toys, and rare sofubi. Visit Toku Toy Town today at tokutoytown.com.THE GEOFFREYS TOY AWARDS SHOWYHS on Monster Island is proud to be part of the annual Geoffrey's Toy Awards, featuring the top brands and toys in the industry, including Hasbro, Mattel, NECA, Super7, Mondo, and more! YHS on Monster Island presents the KAIJU TOY/COLLECTIBLE OF THE YEAR and KAIJU TOYLINE OF THE YEAR awards. Check it out on the Toy Anxiety YouTube channel.KAIJU GO!YHS on Monster Island is a sponsor of the Dallas-based kaiju event, KAIJU GO! Check out details at KaijuGo.com.Special thanks to all previous guests of YHS on Monster Island, including Abigail Gardner (Yes Have Some, Toy Anxiety), Attack Peter (artist, Mondo Creative Director), Chas Foreman (Chazbro Toys, Kaiju Go!), John Yurcaba (IDW comic artist) and some of the top fans in the world of kaiju (Ryan Wilhelm, Andy Peters, Lou Munster, Michael Hamilton, Sweaty Vinyl) and many more!YHS on Monster Island (c) 2021-2026
Pokemon Day 2026 is here! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokemon with the Krewe by reliving the 25th anniversary of Pokemon! lol Digging deep in the vault to pull out a special Pokemon Day throwback to Season 1, Episode 3 of the podcast... where we have the WHOLE OG Krewe freshly hatched out of our podcast Pokemon egg! ++++++ In this episode, the Krewe gathers to discuss the iconic Japanese media franchise, Pokémon! Celebrating its 25th anniversary this February, Pokémon is the highest grossing media franchise in the world! From its anime and games, to trading cards and mobile apps, Pokémon truly unites people from across the world. Tune in to this episode to hear the krewe discuss the history, major moments, and each krewe member's favorite Pokémon! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Pokemon/Nintendo Episodes ------ The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18) The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3) The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2) We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3) Why Japan? ft. Matt Alt (S1E1) ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
On today's episode, we have on Chris Yates--writer of Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol.Yates talks about his transition from working in the creative industry to creating his own universe in Marcus Walker. A personal tale of two brothers in the world of Mechs and Kaiju.We talk to Yates about how grief and his own relationships inspired the story of Marcus Walker and what Backers could expect from the Kickstarter.Listen in and BADABOOM!
Ralph and Will Smith ( @GreenLanternsPodcast ) are back to deliver another exciting comic book review, this time diving into Green Lantern #32! They share their thoughts on the latest issue, offering insights for both casual readers and dedicated fans of the green lantern comic review. Get ready for a weekly comic book review that's both informative and entertaining, exploring the depths of the dc comics universe.
Get ready to glue yourselves to the couch! ... or the screen or whatever lol The mid-season finale of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms hit, where Ser Duncan the Tall and his tiny future-king sidekick, Egg, are probably going to trip over some political intrigue. Expect high drama before the show takes a much-needed nap.Meanwhile, Godzilla and King Kong are apparently not done stomping cities. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 is promising more Kaiju action—because nothing solves a plot problem like a giant lizard with atomic breath.And finally, the live-action One Piece Season 2 is setting sail, ready to prove that Hollywood can, in fact, get anime right... at least twice. Get ready for more Luffy, more stretchy shenanigans, and hopefully, no more disappointing pirate hair.Basically, your streaming queue is about to get very, very crowded with epic fantasy, monster smashing, and a boatload of pirates. Enjoy!youtube.com/thenewblerdorder✨ Knight of the Seven Kingdom Mid-Season Finale, Monarch Season 2, One Piece Season 2 & more!!
Franco and Scoot present Ninja Kaiju from papercutz. 2 Mad scientists are battling for secret formula that turns an unspespecting nmild mafnered Ninja into a raging giant monster. Hilarity ensues.
Yeah we a bit late to the party but we're ready to party none the less! Some big news dropped before and during New York Toy Fair 2026 and we are here for it. The future of TMNT at Mattel, NECA dropping some great new licenses, and even some more obscure lines like MASK, JEM and ol' mate Toxie get some love here. There's SO much to talk about, we actually leave some big licenses OFF this ep so we can chat about it with a Canadian expert next week! Who had the most Shuttup and Take My Monies? Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Krewe wraps up Season 6 with an episode looking back at the highs, the lows, & what's to come! Join Doug & Jenn for listener feedback and behind-the-scenes stories as they put a bow on the 6th chapter of KOJ Podcast! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!
An African prince is cursed to a life of bloodsucking, cape-twirling, and sideburn upkeep in this groovy spin on the Dracula tale. With vampires galore and wicked special effects, there's plenty to sink your teeth into; plus, stereotypes creakier than an 18th century Transylvanian coffin. We explore this and more: the 1970s Black cinema movement - dubbed Blaxploitation - and its complicated legacy, onset racial tensions, and whether or not Mamuwalde had any other choice but to throw those barrels. Thank you to Shawn Pryor for helping out - we raise a Bloody Mary to you!And thank YOU for listening! Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at (612) 470-2612.We'll see you next time for Alucarda (1977), a supernatural Mexican horror film!TRAILERS AND CLIPS Blacula (1972); Scream, Blacula Scream (1973); Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde (1976); Abby (1974); Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)SHOUT OUTS & SPONSORSSubstack Film Criticism by Matthew Cole LevinePlays by Vincent S. HannamZack Linder & the Zack Pack Classic Horror Film Board - Rondo Award Nominating!Shawn Pryor Books! Including Kaiju Unleashed and Fast BreakBlacula: Flawed, but Important - Horror HomeroomCelebrating 50 Years of Blacula - Fangoria MagazineA Conversation with Blacula Director, William CrainCamp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Blacula (1972) Movie Review. Hosted by Vincent Hannam, Matthew Cole Levine, Shawn Pryor © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.
Lanterns has a new logo!! Do you have a burning Green Lantern question? Join Ralph on this episode of Green Lantern Q&A and ask him in the live chat! On this episode we are going to focus on the HBO MAX DC Studio Series Lanterns, starring Aarron Pierre and John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as an older Hal Jordan! Will it be comic accurate or will the show disappoint long-time fans?
Episode 236: This new year brings so many big things, starting with our KAIJU-ARY month. An entire month of large MONSTER movies!!! First up is the king of all monsters, Godzilla: Minus One from 2023, with special guest and Kaiju expert, Miles B.Make sure to stick with us next week, for a trip to NYC with 2008's Cloverfield.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.
Episode 237: Week two of our KAIJUARY month stomps into NYC with 2008's Cloverfield. A found footage take on the genre.Make sure to join us next week, when we cover 2006's The Host.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-cut-above-horror-review--6354278/support.
This Quackcast was recorded on the 14th of February so our cast was about Valentines day and romantic love stuff! A day named after a martyred Christian from the latter days of Rome who was beaten and then beheaded. Apparently he advocated for the right of Roman Legionaries to marry so that's where the love and romance association comes from… Which is interestingly ironic to me because the true meaning of "romance" and "romantic" isn't lovey dovey stuff, but rather it refers to things that are associated with ancient Rome, or are evocative of the idealised memory of it, hence people who're obsessed with ideals used to be called "romantics". The concept of "romance" has since been simplified and bastardised to only mean lovehearts and Hallmark type commercial ideas of people courting - chocolates, flowers and all the rest. We chat about that and actual lovely dovey comics and movies and books and things. Out of the three of us much of Banes' work has more of a focus on love than anything else. He even has a comic called "Kaiju Valentine", which has a fantastic love story at its centre between a giant woman and a normal sized man, you should really read it! But his other comics like Typical Strange and Bottomless Waitress that he works with me also feature significant love plots. Some of my fave love stories are the movie Joe Vs the Volcano, and the books Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudice, and The Rowan, all of them because although love is the focus they use it to explore other things: Destiny and self realisation of Joe Vs the Volcano, dangerous, nasty toxic passion in Wuthering Heights, class politics in Pride and Prejudice, and becoming a whole, accepted person in The Rowan. Do you enjoy love stories or do one yourself? This week our best-off from Gunwallace is Kaiju Valentine - Stomp meets a big stomping monster woman as she bops and bounces heavily to this cool, percussive and yet somewhat ethereal sound. It's party time here in Kaiju land! This is an infectious dance number! Originally from Quackcast 714, 19th of November 2024 Topics and shownotes Tantz Valentines newspost - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2026/feb/13/love-is-in-the-air/ Featured comic: Abnormal Alliance - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2026/feb/09/featured-comic-abnormal-alliance/ Featured music: Kaiju Valentine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/Kaiju_Valentine/ - by Banes, rated M. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS
Today Scot spends half the episode standing up - he's just tooo excited to unbox his newest and possibly most expensive toy ever. There is only - DOOM. Hot Toys styles. And as it's Valentines Day, we pay tribute to the pop culture love interests that were a huge part of our childhoods, but never got a figure because, the eighties. Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the spirit of Carnival season, here's a special bonus rebroadcast of our Mardi Gras Super-Sized Special released in January 2025 about a unique connection between New Orleans, Japan & Mardi Gras that took place in 2024! ++++++2024 was a special year for Carnival and the Japan-New Orleans connection! Lafcadio Hearn's life & works inspired the theme for Rex Parade 2024: "The Two Worlds of Lafcadio Hearn - New Orleans & Japan". But why Hearn? What went into the float design? What other ways has Hearn left a lasting impact on both New Orleans & Japan? Find out today with a super-sized special Mardi Gras bonus episode, featuring insights from Rex historian/archivist Will French & historian/archivist emeritus Dr. Stephen Hales, Royal Artists float designer/artistic director Caroline Thomas, Lafcadio Hearn's great grandson Bon Koizumi, legendary chef John Folse, Captain of the Krewe of Lafcadio John Kelly, JSNO's resident Lafcadio Hearn expert Matthew Smith, and even the Mayor of Matsue Akihito Uesada! Get ready for Mardi Gras 2025 by reflecting on this unique connection between New Orleans & Japan!------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Music Credits ------Background music provided by: Royalty Free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for Free Sound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu FreeSoundMusic on Youtube Link to Original Sound Clip------ Audio Clip Credits ------Thanks to Dominic Massa & everyone at WYES for allowing us to use some of the audio from the below Rex Clips:Segment about Royal Artist & Float DesignFull 2024 Rex Ball Coverage (Krewe of Lafcadio/Nicholls State segment)Thanks to Matsue City Hall & Mayor Akihito Uesada for their video message below:Message from Matsue Mayor Akihito Uesada------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Past KOJ Hearn/Matsue/History Episodes ------30 Years, 2 Cities: The 2024 New Orleans-Matsue Exchange ft. Katherine Heller & Wade Trosclair (S6E11)From Tokyo to Treme: A Jazz Trombone Tale ft. Haruka Kikuchi (S6E10)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Explore Matsue ft. Nicholas McCullough (S4E19)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Life & Legacy of Lafcadio Hearn ft. Bon & Shoko Koizumi (S1E9)Matsue & New Orleans: Sister Cities ft. Dr. Samantha Perez (S1E2)------ Links about Rex ------2024 Rex Parade/Float PDF with Full DesignsCaroline Thomas's Website------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
Legendary's live-action Gundam movie is starting to take shape with new casting news, including Jason Clarke joining Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo. In this quick update, we talk about why the cast combo feels a little unexpected, why a Netflix release could be a huge missed opportunity for a franchise built for theaters, and why Jim Mickle (Sweet Tooth) being tapped to write and direct is the most encouraging part of the whole situation. We also connect the dots to Netflix's bigger strategy of building franchise corners across film and TV, especially with more Japanese properties getting major U.S. pushes. 00:00 Gundam movie casting update: Jason Clarke joins Sweeney and Centineo00:08 Netflix distribution talk and why Gundam should be theatrical00:16 Jim Mickle set to write and direct, Sweet Tooth as the hopeful sign00:28 Netflix franchise strategy and the wider Japanese content push00:43 Personal Gundam context and call for fan feedback00:56 Wrap upThe casting is interesting, but it also feels like an odd match on paper.A Netflix release would be disappointing for a property that screams big-screen spectacle.Jim Mickle writing and directing is the biggest reason to stay optimistic.Netflix seems to be collecting franchise pillars across genres, and Gundam fits the “massive event IP” slot.If you're a longtime Gundam fan, your perspective is the missing piece here, because newcomers and casual fans are still catching up.“The casting was a little bit weird.”“Gundam needs to be on a big screen.”“Sweet Tooth was a really fun adaptation… that for me is probably the most hopeful part.”“This is clearly part of Netflix's wider strategy lately.”“If you are a Gundam fan… does this movie sound good to you?”If you enjoyed the update, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines, leave a review, and share the episode with #GeekFreaksHeadlines.All news discussed on the show is sourced from GeekFreaksPodcast.com.Instagram: @geekfreakspodcastThreads: @geekfreakspodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodFacebook: Geek Freaks PodcastSend us your thoughts and topic requests, especially if you're a longtime Gundam fan and want to weigh in on the casting and the Netflix angle.Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam, Legendary Pictures, Netflix, Jim Mickle, Sweet Tooth, Sydney Sweeney, Noah Centineo, Jason Clarke, Anime Adaptations, Live Action Movies, Mecha, Kaiju, Sci Fi Movies, Geek Culture News, Entertainment News, Film Casting News, Streaming MoviesTimestampsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener QuestionsApple Podcast Tags
Ralph is joined by Vactor ( @ThisComicCooks & @Vactor ) to review Green Lantern Corps #13 (2025) written by Morgan Hampton with art by Juan Jose Ryp a cavalcade of colorists!
It's always an honor and a pleasure to present kaiju-specific toy awards at the preeminent toy awards show on the planet - the Geoffrey's - and this year will be no different. In fact, the kaiju toy sections have expanded to include Kaiju Toy of the Year, Kaiju Toy Line of the Year, and Original Kaiju Toy of the Year! Jake and Jay walk through the 8 nominees in each category - with winners being selected at the Geoffrey Awards in March.The episode includes toys from:Mondo, Abominable Toys, Marusan, Anraku Ansaku, Paul Kaiju, Max Toy Company, Bandai, M1Go, Enka Vinyl, and many, many more!
Join Ralph as he showcases one of the many creators putting out great Green Lantern stories! On this episode, he is joined by Tim Sheridan, writer of Alan Scott: The Green Lantern, DC Pride "The Heart Wants" and more!
From Astro Boy to Gundam to real-world robots like ASIMO and Pepper, Japan's fascination with robots runs deep. This week, the Krewe is joined by author, cultural commentator, & robot enthusiast Matt Alt to explore how robots became heroes instead of threats in Japanese pop culture and how those sci-fi dreams quietly shaped Japan's modern relationship with technology, AI, and everyday automation. From giant mecha and cyborg icons to robot cafés and beyond, we dig into why Japan seems so comfortable living alongside machines in an episode that's equal parts nostalgia, culture, and future tech.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, Threads: @kreweofjapanpodcast & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode!Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Matt Alt Links ------Matt's WebsitePure Invention - Publisher's PageMatt's NewsletterPure Tokyoscope PodcastMatt on IG------ Past Matt Alt Episodes ------Akira Toriyama: Legacy of a Legend ft. Matt Alt (S5E3)The History of Nintendo ft. Matt Alt (S4E18)How Marvel Comics Changed Tokusatsu & Japan Forever ft Gene & Ted Pelc (Guest Host, Matt Alt) (S3E13)Yokai: The Hauntings of Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt (S2E5)Why Japan ft. Matt Alt (S1E1)------ Past KOJ Pop Culture Episodes ------Enjoying Shojo Anime & Manga ft. Taryn of Manga Lela (S5E18)The History & Evolution of Godzilla ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S5E1)Thoughts on Godzilla Minus One ft. Dr. William (Bill) Tsutsui (S4Bonus)Japanese Mascot Mania ft. Chris Carlier of Mondo Mascots (S4E8)Tokusatsu Talk with a Super Sentai ft. Sotaro Yasuda aka GekiChopper (S4E6)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 2] (S4E3)The Evolution of PokéMania ft Daniel Dockery [Part 1] (S4E2)Japanese Independent Film Industry ft. Award Winning Director Eiji Uchida (S3E18)Talking Shonen Anime Series ft. Kyle Hebert (S3E10)Japanese Arcades (S2E16)How to Watch Anime: Subbed vs. Dubbed ft. Dan Woren (S2E9)Manga: Literature & An Art Form ft. Danica Davidson (S2E3)The Fantastical World of Studio Ghibli ft. Steve Alpert (S2E1)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 3: Modern Day Anime (2010's-Present) (S1E18)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 2: The Golden Age (1990's-2010's) (S1E16)The Greatest Anime of All Time Pt. 1: Nostalgia (60's-80's) (S1E5)We Love Pokemon: Celebrating 25 Years (S1E3)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!
Well, Justice League: Red comes to a close and after a lot of "ups", issue #5 was definitely a "down". Can this 6 books series bounce back from a lackluster penultimate issue? Join Ralph to see if the creative group behind this series stuck the landing.
Atragon (1964) AIP Production #6417 Jeff and Cheryl take a deep dive into underwater warcraft in Atragon. Directed by Ishirō Honda Screenplay by Shinichi Sekizawa Based on “The Undersea Warship: A Fantastic Tale of Island Adventure” by Shunrō Oshikawa and “The Undersea Kingdom” by Shigeru Komatsuzaki Produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka for Toho Company Limited Distributed by American International Pictures Starring: Tadao Takashima as Susumu Hatanaka Yoko Fujiyama as Makoto Jinguji Yu Fujiki as Yoshito Nishibe Kenji Sawara as Uoto Unno Akemi Kita as Rimako Tetsuko Kobayashi as Empress of Mu Akihiko Hirata as Mu Agent #23 Hiroshi Koizumi as Detective Itô Jun Tazaki as Captain Hachiro Jinguji Ken Uehara as Rear Admiral Kusumi Produced by Toho Company, Ltd. An American International Picture Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)
Episode Notes Here come the boys with holes in their brains to fill you in on: ICE in Minneapolis, Maduro's Kidnapping, Iranian Protests, and the general turn of world systems as we approach Kaiju-level Time of Monsters. Please find resources to help your communities and yourself. Building a local network of people you can trust and help and stand alongside is the best way to be safe and be happy. Iceout.org
Ralph and Will Smith ( @GreenLanternsPodcast ) are back to deliver another exciting comic book review, this time diving into Green Lantern #31! They share their thoughts on the latest issue, offering insights for both casual readers and dedicated fans of the green lantern comic review. Get ready for a weekly comic book review that's both informative and entertaining, exploring the depths of the dc comics universe.
"May I always be at one with the force."Polygon Pictures is no strangers to Star Wars animation, having worked on both The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Resistance. But how will their first outing in the Visions series fair? Helping us take on this story of a hot-headed, selfish Jedi padawan in some of the most gorgeous animation and art direction in Volume 3 is Russ Moran from Kaiju ComicCast! Russ isn't just an expert in Kaiju, he's also a massive Star Wars! We talk to Russ about his history with Star Wars, why his favorite character is Emperor Palpatine, what makes a good Star Wars villain, and why the Sith are so damn cool. - More from the Russ- Subscribe to Kaiju ComicCast: kaijuunited.com/kaiju-comiccastRead Russ's articles at Kaiju ComicCast: kaijuunited.com/author/cantankerussFollow Kaiju ComicCast on Bluesky: @kaijucomiccast.bsky.social- Where To Find Us - Web: GlitterJaw.comBluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.socialInstagram: @DistantEchoesSWTikTok: @DistantEchoesPodEmail: DistantEchoesSW@gmail.com- Theme Music -失望した by EVA - https://joshlis.bandcamp.comPromoted by @RoyaltyFreePlanetCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicensePlease consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: www.pcrf.net All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.
EASON 4 PREVIEW 2 - James and Ralph return after a while to check in to see if Invincible season 4 is still happening. Join them as they watch the Official Trailer LIVE for the first time!
Deep in the forests of Hiroshima Prefecture, where mist clings to the slopes of Mount Hiba and the old roads twist like memory, locals whisper about a creature unlike any other. Not quite ape. Not quite, man. A fleeting shadow with burning eyes. Join the SE Crew as they travel across the Pacific to explore Japan's most elusive wild man—the Hibagon.PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW ON ALL PLATFORMS: YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, or wherever you listen!GET YOUR SASQUATCH EXPERIENCE GEAR FROM THE SQUATCH PRO STORE!Sean Forker hosts SASQUATCH EXPERIENCE, which also features Matt Arner, James Baker, Vance Nesbitt, and Henry May.Creative Consultants: Matt Knapp (Bigfoot Crossroads) & Les Sincavage (Xplorers: Seekers of the Truth). Show Executive Producer: Brian CorbinSpecial Thanks to all our Patreons:The Experiencers: Jeffreylee Matthis, Got Knockers!, Larry Sharpe, Scott Dieterele, and Tom MihokTrackcasters: Cindy BrewerThe Hollers: Gail Frederick, David Hickernell, Matt Arner, Laurie Nelson, and Lori WorthingtonWithout their support, this show would not be possible. For as little as $2 per month, please consider becoming one of our supporters on PATREON.Our show intro music, “It Comes At Night” by Adam Dib, is licensed to us for commercial use. “9-11 Bigfoot Call” is also used under Fair Use. Sean Forker and Gabriel Forker are credited with the intro and exit voiceover work. Sasquatch Experience Trailer music, “It's in the Fog” by Darren Curtis, is used with permission and attribution. If you'd like to hear a particular topic or guest, EMAIL US! Check us out:Facebook | X | Instagram | SasquatchExperience.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-experience--4208641/support.Sasquatch Experience by Anomalis Entertainment, LLC is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Based on a work at https://www.spreaker.com/show/sasquatch-experience.Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at https://www.sasquatchexperience.com/permission.
Jake and Jay count down the Top 15 toy reveals from the upcoming Wonder Festival 2026 Winter in Japan - they include some favorites like Max Toy Japan, Permafrost Grocer, and Dream Rocket - but also a host of new entries like The Scaredy Club, MONSBI, Hong Toys, and more!