Gargantucast - A Kaiju Movie Podcast
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsWelcome beautiful creatures of the internet to Gargantucast! A bi-weekly podcast dedicated to cinema’s biggest and most monstrous stars. Every episode hosts Chris McDonald & Cole Grisson explore the themes of the Kaiju, Tokusatsu, Sci-Fi, or Horror genre with humor and insight.
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Episodes
Ultraman (1966)
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 66.5 MBFor the season 3 finale of Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson take on one of the most influential Tokusatsu series of all time for its 55th anniversary: Ultraman! Together they discuss the legacy of one of Japan's most beloved icons and how it was brought to life by the master of Japanese special effects Eiji Tsuburaya! - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Ghoulish Media Podcast
Colossal (2016) Feat. Lisa Naffziger
May 03, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this week's episode of Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by returning guest Lisa Naffziger. Together they dive into one of the best hidden gems of the kaiju genre: Colossal as they discuss the film's themes of abuse and how it cleverly uses kaiju as metaphors in a more unique way! - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Ghoulish Media Podcast
Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 56.1 MBOn this week's episode of Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Ghoulish writer Jake Tucker as they plunge into the psychedelic Godzilla vs. Hedorah for the film's 50th anniversary! Together they discuss how the film would become the massive cult favorite it is as well as the legacy of its director Yoshimitsu Banno. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Ghoulish Media Podcast
Pulgasari (1985)
March 22, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 66.5 MBOn this week's episode of Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson conclude their first look over Korean monster cinema with one of the genre's most infamous entries: North Korea's Pulgasari. Together Chris and Cole dive into the harrowing story of Shin Sang-ok and Choi Eun-hee abduction, how they were forced to produce films under the North Korean regime, and their eventual freedom from their captors. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Ghoulish Media Podcast
The Host (2006)
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 54.2 MBFor the month of March hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson celebrate the world of Korean monster movies and they kick it off with Bong Joon-ho's monster masterpiece The Host. Together they discuss how Bong Joon-ho is able to effortlessly blend film genres and the current rise in popularity of South Korean genre films in many film circles. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Ghoulish Media Podcast
Shin Godzilla (2016) Feat. Yoko Higuchi
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson take on the show's most requested film to date: Shin Godzilla! Together they are joined by independent filmmaker and Shin Godzilla production assistant Yoko Higuchi as they dissect the film's political themes, impact on Japanese pop culture, and Yoko's own personal stories working on the film. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast International Medical Corps Home Page
Gargantucast Two Year Anniversary Special
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 47 MBOn this very special episode of the show, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson celebrate the two year anniversary of Gargantucast! They'll listen to your messages, answer your questions, and reminisce about their favorite moments of the past year. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 35 - Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (Revisit)
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson conclude celebrating Gamera's 55th anniversary by revisiting the first entry of the Heisei Gamera Trilogy - Gamera: Guardian of the Universe. Together they discuss the difficulties of modernizing Gamera and the challenges of making a proper reboot. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (Revisit)
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson conclude celebrating Gamera's 55th anniversary by revisiting the first entry of the Heisei Gamera Trilogy - Gamera: Guardian of the Universe. Together they discuss the difficulties of modernizing Gamera and the challenges of making a proper reboot. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 34 - Gamera, The Giant Monster (1965)
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 59.3 MBThis week on Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson celebrate Gamera's 55th anniversary by diving into his debut film - Gamera, The Giant Monster. Together they discuss how Gamera would become Godzilla's greatest cinematic rival and how Gamera would help launch the kaiju film boom of the 1960s. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Gamera, The Giant Monster (1965)
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 59.3 MBThis week on Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson celebrate Gamera's 55th anniversary by diving into his debut film - Gamera, The Giant Monster. Together they discuss how Gamera would become Godzilla's greatest cinematic rival and how Gamera would help launch the kaiju film boom of the 1960s. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
The Giant Claw (1957) Feat. Zack Sokol
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 50.4 MBOn this Halloween episode of Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Something Ghoulish podcast producer and Of Gods and Monsters co-host Zack Sokol. Together they dive into the infamous so-bad-it's-good giant monster film The Giant Claw and discuss why the titular creature is one of the most remembered bad creature effects. The three also discuss the very nature of so-bad-it's-good cult followings. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish P...
Ep. 33 - The Giant Claw (1957) Feat. Zack Sokol
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 50.4 MBOn this Halloween episode of Gargantucast, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Something Ghoulish podcast producer and Of Gods and Monsters co-host Zack Sokol. Together they dive into the infamous so-bad-it's-good giant monster film The Giant Claw and discuss why the titular creature is one of the most remembered bad creature effects. The three also discuss the very nature of so-bad-it's-good cult followings. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish P...
Bonus Episode - Discussing Girls Who Love Monsters with Creative Director Destinie Carbone
October 23, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 25.2 MBAs a bonus episode for this week, here is an episode of our sister show Ghoulish Cast where Something Ghoulish correspondent Danielle Million speaks with illustrator and creative director Destinie Carbone, also known Kaiju-Hime. Destinie discusses her latest collaborative book titled Girls Who Love Monsters. She discusses the love that girls have for monsters, how they have been influenced by their love for monsters, and how she and several others are breaking the societal mold for monster f...
Rodan (1956) Feat. Trish Cochlan
October 12, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 50.4 MBGargantucast returns for its third season. In collaboration with All The Horror, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Invasion of the Remake's Trish Cochlan. Together they dig their way with 1956's Rodan as they analyze the film's environmental themes and discuss how Rodan helped cement the kaiju genre. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 32 - Rodan (1956) Feat. Trish Cochlan
October 12, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 50.4 MBGargantucast returns for its third season. In collaboration with All The Horror, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Invasion of the Remake's Trish Cochlan. Together they dig their way with 1956's Rodan as they analyze the film's environmental themes and discuss how Rodan helped cement the kaiju genre. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Bonus Episode - Kaiju Con.Line 2020 Panel: What Defines A Kaiju
August 03, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.1 MBFor this week on Gargantucast we give you a bonus episode! Recorded on July 12th 2020, join Chris and Cole along with Something Ghoulish writers Victoria Timpanaro, Jake Tucker, and Fae Basir as they discuss what truly defines a kaiju. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 31 - Jurassic Park Feat. Brendan Steere
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBIn conclusion of both Jurassic July and season two of Gargantucast, hosts Chris and Cole are joined by The Velocipastor director and writer Brendan Steere as they dive into the Spielberg classic Jurassic Park. Together they discuss the film's impact of dinosaur media since release and how Steven Spielberg managed to make genre fiction appeal to a general audience.
Jurassic Park Feat. Brendan Steere
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBIn conclusion of both Jurassic July and season two of Gargantucast, hosts Chris and Cole are joined by The Velocipastor director and writer Brendan Steere as they dive into the Spielberg classic Jurassic Park. Together they discuss the film's impact of dinosaur media since release and how Steven Spielberg managed to make genre fiction appeal to a general audience.
The Valley OF Gwangi (1969) Feat. Brandon Tenold
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by internet personality Brandon Tenold. In continuation of Jurassic July they dive into the Ray Harryhausen classic The Valley of Gwangi. They discuss how the film would be one of the last major dinosaur adventure films and the tricky nature of the Weird West sub-genre. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 30 - The Valley OF Gwangi (1969) Feat. Brandon Tenold
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by internet personality Brandon Tenold. In continuation of Jurassic July they dive into the Ray Harryhausen classic The Valley of Gwangi. They discuss how the film would be one of the last major dinosaur adventure films and the tricky nature of the Weird West sub-genre. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 29 - Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (1993) Feat. MarzGurl
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 66.6 MBThis week on Gargantucast, hosts Chris and Cole are joined by internet personality MarzGurl to kick off Jurassic July! Join them in diving into Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (1993) as they discuss the difficulties of bringing Tokusatsu into the west and how it made such a massive impact on an entire generation of children. Produced by Chris McDonald and Anthony Derington Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (1993) Feat. MarzGurl
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 66.6 MBThis week on Gargantucast, hosts Chris and Cole are joined by internet personality MarzGurl to kick off Jurassic July! Join them in diving into Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (1993) as they discuss the difficulties of bringing Tokusatsu into the west and how it made such a massive impact on an entire generation of children. Produced by Chris McDonald and Anthony Derington Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
The Rebirth of Mothra III Ft. Fae Basir
June 29, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 43.9 MBIn conclusion of Pride Month, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Something Ghoulish writer Fae Basir. The three dive into the final entry in the Rebirth of Mothra Trilogy and discuss the reasoning behind the film's themes of family and forgiveness. Produced by Chris McDonald and Anthony Derington Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 28 - The Rebirth of Mothra III Ft. Fae Basir
June 29, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 43.9 MBIn conclusion of Pride Month, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Something Ghoulish writer Fae Basir. The three dive into the final entry in the Rebirth of Mothra Trilogy and discuss the reasoning behind the film's themes of family and forgiveness. Produced by Chris McDonald and Anthony Derington Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 27 - The Rebirth of Mothra II Ft. Josh Naughts
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 49.5 MBIn continuation of Pride Month, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by kaiju blogger Josh Naughts. The three dive into the second entry in the Rebirth of Mothra Trilogy and discuss how the film blends kaiju action with a kids adventure film and the legacy of the lost kaiju Bagan. Produced by Chris McDonald and Anthony Derington Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
The Rebirth of Mothra II Ft. Josh Naughts
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 49.5 MBIn continuation of Pride Month, hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by kaiju blogger Josh Naughts. The three dive into the second entry in the Rebirth of Mothra Trilogy and discuss how the film blends kaiju action with a kids adventure film and the legacy of the lost kaiju Bagan. Produced by Chris McDonald and Anthony Derington Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
The Rebirth of Mothra (1996) Ft. Jesse Berberich
June 01, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Something Ghoulish writer Jesse Berberich. In celebration of Pride Month, the three are discussing the first entry of the Rebirth of Mothra trilogy! They dive into why Mothra was able to escape the Godzilla franchise and how the character leads well into environmental themes. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 26 - The Rebirth of Mothra (1996) Ft. Jesse Berberich
June 01, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 51.1 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Something Ghoulish writer Jesse Berberich. In celebration of Pride Month, the three are discussing the first entry of the Rebirth of Mothra trilogy! They dive into why Mothra was able to escape the Godzilla franchise and how the character leads well into environmental themes. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Introducing The Descent!
May 25, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 8.51 MBWe wanted to break up your regular podcast feed to introduce Something Ghoulish's new collaborative podcast with Descent Into Horror's Mikey P Jr. We're calling the new show The Decent. Every episode Mikey will be exploring the darkest corners of horror media and dissecting their respective themes. Click here to subscribe!
Neon Genesis Evangelion Part One Ft. Dickard T
May 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by animator Dickard T to conclude Mecha May! The three discuss the first six episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion! They dive into the philosophy of the series and its long-lasting impact. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 25 - Neon Genesis Evangelion Part One Ft. Dickard T
May 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by animator Dickard T to conclude Mecha May! The three discuss the first six episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion! They dive into the philosophy of the series and its long-lasting impact. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 24 - Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
May 18, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson continue Mecha May with the Toho classic Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla! They discuss how Mechagodzilla would become one of the franchise's most popular characters and try to understand the appeal of the "evil clone" trope in fiction. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
May 18, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson continue Mecha May with the Toho classic Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla! They discuss how Mechagodzilla would become one of the franchise's most popular characters and try to understand the appeal of the "evil clone" trope in fiction. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Pacific Rim
May 04, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 70.1 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are suiting up for Mecha May with Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim! They discuss how the film revitalized Kaiju films for a modern age and how the Mecha genre has stood the test of time. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 23 - Pacific Rim
May 04, 2020 05:00 - 55 minutes - 70.1 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are suiting up for Mecha May with Guillermo Del Toro's Pacific Rim! They discuss how the film revitalized Kaiju films for a modern age and how the Mecha genre has stood the test of time. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 22 - Matango Ft. Caitlin Duffy
April 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Of Gods & Monsters Co-Host Caitlin Duffy as they discuss Matango (1963). They get into how the film's allegory for drug abuse and its legacy in the realm of Japanese body horror. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Matango Ft. Caitlin Duffy
April 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Of Gods & Monsters Co-Host Caitlin Duffy as they discuss Matango (1963). They get into how the film's allegory for drug abuse and its legacy in the realm of Japanese body horror. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 21 - Godzilla vs. Biollante Feat. Ben Chaffins
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by writer Ben Chaffins as they discuss Godzilla Vs Biollante (1989). They get into the themes of genetic engineering and how the film transitions the a-typical heroic scientist into a morally ambiguous one.
Ep. 21 - Godzilla vs. Biollante Ft. Ben Chaffins
April 20, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by writer Ben Chaffins as they discuss Godzilla Vs Biollante (1989). They get into the themes of genetic engineering and how the film transitions the a-typical heroic scientist into a morally ambiguous one. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 20 - Night of the Lepus Ft. Dani Bethea
April 06, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 61 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Something Ghoulish writer Dani Bethea as they hop into Night of the Lepus! They get into the film's elements of eco-horror and why the film fundamentally doesn't work in the scare department. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Night of the Lepus Ft. Dani Bethea
April 06, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 61 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by Something Ghoulish writer Dani Bethea as they hop into Night of the Lepus! They get into the film's elements of eco-horror and why the film fundamentally doesn't work in the scare department. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Humanoids From The Deep Ft. Victoria Timpanaro
March 30, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 57.9 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are diving headfirst into Humanoids From the Deep! The two are joined by The Horror Academic host and Something Ghoulish writer Victoria Timpanaro as the explore the feminist themes (or lack thereof) of the film. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 19 - Humanoids From The Deep Ft. Victoria Timpanaro
March 30, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 57.9 MBThis week on Gargantucast hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are diving headfirst into Humanoids From the Deep! The two are joined by The Horror Academic host and Something Ghoulish writer Victoria Timpanaro as the explore the feminist themes (or lack thereof) of the film. - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Aliens Ft. Marcel Rocha
March 16, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 68.7 MBThis month Gargantucast is celebrating new life in all its twisted and gross forms! Hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by illustrator Marcel Rocha as they cover Aliens (1986). - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 18 - Aliens Ft. Marcel Rocha
March 16, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 68.7 MBThis month Gargantucast is celebrating new life in all its twisted and gross forms! Hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by illustrator Marcel Rocha as they cover Aliens (1986). - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Ep. 17 - Mothra vs. Godzilla Ft. Lisa Naffziger
March 02, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 62.8 MBThis month Gargantucast is celebrating new life in all its twisted and gross forms! Hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by illustrator Lisa Naffziger as they cover Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964). - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Mothra vs. Godzilla Ft. Lisa Naffziger
March 02, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 62.8 MBThis month Gargantucast is celebrating new life in all its twisted and gross forms! Hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson are joined by illustrator Lisa Naffziger as they cover Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964). - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast
Introducing Of Gods & Monsters!
February 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBWelcome to Of Gods and Monsters the brand new horror movie podcast from Something Ghoulish. Each episode hosts Zack Sokol and Caitlin Duffy will bring a contemporary perspective to horror films of the past. Digging up everything from Universal Monster classics to silent movies and everything in between! Subscribe to Of Gods & Monsters today.
Ep. 16 - War of the Gargantuas
February 17, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 53.5 MBTo celebrate the one year anniversary of the show hosts Chris McDonald and Cole Grisson will be tackling War of the Gargantuas! - Theme song by The Tormented Teamster A Something Ghoulish Podcast