The day has finally arrived. A monster turns into a father. A baby is born. Two bozos with microphones discuss.

That's right, we're finally discussing the long-awaited (at least on our end) Son of Godzilla, a movie that pushes Godzilla as a character past a point of no return which leads to one of the most tonally diverse and emotionally resonant entries in the series. Also we talk about Minilla and how much we love our little disgusting awful frog baby.  

Next Time... LATITUDE ZERO

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We are joined by our guest, award-winning graphic novel author and Toho Yaro co-host Joey Weiser (@Joeyweiser) to talk all about KING KONG ESCAPES. This one is a whole lot of fun, both on its own terms and as a really weird artifact of history with its Rankin/Bass origins. The show is also consistently stolen by Hideyo Amamoto as Dr Who (no, not that one) who is always a joy to talk about. And of course there's the monkey! and the robot monkey! Also a dinosaur in there too! It's a great time, so please take some time to hang out with us as we chat about this wild movie.  

Wyatt sits down with Johnny2Cellos to talk about that most newest of Godzilla movies, Legendary Productions' Godzilla VS Kong. There's some broad discussion of the series in general before they dive in to give some fresh impressions of the new movie and all its ups and downs.

For a proper deep dive on the movie with both hosts, be sure to tell some friends and get that patreon up to its first goal! Patreon.com/explodewhendefeated

Next time...for real... KING KONG ESCAPES!

This week, instead of April Foolin' like last year, we've decided to take the time to tackle a subject near and dear to our hearts: Hideaki Anno and discuss the Return of Ultraman fan-film he produced in his years at university. We feel that with the impending 2021 release of Shin Ultraman, his long-awaited "official" entry into the Ultra Series, this would be as good a time as any to delve into the man's work and sort of set the stage for an eventual double-dose of Anno as we plan to talk both Shin Godzilla and Shin Ultraman when we get to that point in our long journey.

Also make way for our special guest and friend Lew, @strongest_human on twitter and member of Megabeast Empire subs, as he sits down to talk some Anno and Ultraman with us on this special episode!

Hope you all enjoy!

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This week we're talking your favorite director's favorite monster movie, WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS. The spiritual and literal sequel to Frankenstein Conquers The World is  a true classic in every sense of the word, acting on the emotion of the previous film with a more epic, folk tale-esque spin on things. Join us in our discussion as well as our begging for an eventual criterion release!

This week we're talking about Jun Fukuda's monster-laden take on the old Summer Date Movie with EBIRAH, HORROR OF THE DEEP. We've got dancing, we've got thievery, we've got secret bases, giant lobsters, lightning rods and our old friend Godzilla! Mothra is there too. Grab your floaties and come hang out by the pool while we give our takes on the oft-hated showa classic.

It'll hook you in the first few minutes!

This week, Nicky and Wyatt take a look at the unassuming but outstanding Frankenstein Conquers The World, a clear highlight in the Toho monster catalogue for its incredible effects work and enthralling sci-fi story. Despite being adapted for the kaiju genre, "Conquers The World" still retains that essential Frankenstein core and it makes for one of the best films we've discussed to date. Hear more in-depth thoughts in this very episode!

And tune in next time for some fun in the sun... EBIRAH, HORROR OF THE DEEP.

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The space monsters are attacking!

The greatest showdown on earth... again! This time on Discuss All Monsters, we're taking it to space with King Ghidorah's sophomore appearance. A movie that is mostly celebrated by the fanbase and... is discussed by our hosts lol. Put on your space helmets and strap in for another hour of chilled out monster discussin'!

Tune in next time for... FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD

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Diamonds, Mark Jackson and the Great Swamp!

This time on Discuss All Monsters, Nicky and Wyatt take on the task of going over Dogora, a baffling and surprising entry in the Toho monster catalogue. This is an incredibly overlooked movie, to the point of being almost kinda lost media? (Let's take a moment to thank Internet Archive, everyone.) We were pleasantly surprised by this one and we think you might be too so tune into the podcast and let's find out about it together.

Join us again next time for INVASION OF ASTRO-MONSTER

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This week before we get back to our regular programming, we're gonna be  giving you a super special extra long Game of the Year podcast where  Wyatt and I detail our picks for 2020's best games with a close look  into both of our respective favorites. The first half is centered on  Wyatt's picks, featuring a deep dive into 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and  the second half is on my picks, ending with a joyful discussion of Final  Fantasy VII Remake. We also close out with a few shout outs in regards  to the games we're anticipating going into the new year.