Stomp This Way
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsBrothers and giant monster super fans Aaron and Andrew along with newbie Dylan watch and review a different giant monster movie every week.
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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974)
December 24, 2019 22:23 - 33 minutes - 36.6 MBTwas the night before Christmas, and not a creature was stirring, except for the aliens from the 3rd planet from the black hole who were busy building a giant metal robot in the likeness of Godzilla in order to take over Earth. But were they successful in their plans? Or is this movie in some desperate need of some Christmas joy itself? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] You can visit our website at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The final track is "Mechagodz...
Return of Daimajin
December 17, 2019 06:00 - 36 minutes - 39.2 MBDaimajin's statue was just a pile of rubble when last we left it, but four short months after the first film's release, the sequel hit theaters. This time Daimajin is residing on an island in the middle of a lake, nestled between two peaceful villages. But of course, things soon go horribly wrong. But did this fast-tracked sequel go horribly wrong? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] Visit our website at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The final track is the "M...
Godzilla vs. Megalon
December 10, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 36.4 MBIn 1973, with with the most stringy of shoestring budgets and very little time, Jun Fukuda and Co. pumped out Godzilla vs. Megalon, the 13th entry in the Godzilla franchise. This film is as crazy as it gets, with robots who can grow giant through sheer force of will, Godzilla as a fighter-for-hire, and evil undersea people who use Easter Island as a giant phone to talk to their friends from Nebula Space Hunter M deep in outer space. But is this film the rock bottom as many people claim it is ...
Daimajin
December 03, 2019 06:29 - 29 minutes - 31.5 MBWhile at Toho the Godzilla franchise was at the height of its popularity, over at Daiei Film two franchises were just getting started: that of the giant turtle Gamera and the lesser known, but arguably much better, Daimajin trilogy. In this episode, we discuss the first entry of the trilogy. Is it the best monster film to come out of Daiei? Or is it another forgettable Godzilla wannabe? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] You can visit our website at www.sto...
Godzilla vs. Gigan
December 01, 2019 19:53 - 40 minutes - 44.5 MBWith profits continuing to decline and budgets getting tighter, Toho decided to go back to the tried-and-true Godzilla formula with aliens, giant monster team ups, and an abundance of stock footage. But does Godzilla vs. Gigan return the franchise to its glory days? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] Please visit our website at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The final track is the “Godzilla March” by Danro Miyauchi Don’t forget to join us next week for Daimajin!
Eight Legged Freaks
November 20, 2019 04:40 - 44 minutes - 47.9 MBFor this episode we are coming back to the States for the parody film Eight Legged Freaks, in which a small unsuspecting town is invaded by giant spiders. This movie even has some recognizable stars like David Arquette (Scream) and a young Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow). But did this movie invade our hearts? Or were our spirits squashed by its silliness? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] You can visit our website at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The e...
Godzilla vs. Hedorah
November 12, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 40 MBIn the 1970s, Godzilla movies began to stray from their anti-nuclear message and instead focused on a new issue: Pollution! No film personifies that message quite like our film this week, Godzilla vs. Hedorah. But did we enjoy this slimy film? Or does it get lost in the smog? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] You can visit our website at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The final track is Save the Earth by Riichiro Manabe Don't forget to join us next wee...
Pulgasari
November 05, 2019 06:00 - 43 minutes - 46.8 MBDictators, kidnapped filmmakers, and giant monsters are just part of the story behind this week's film Pulgasari. But how does the incredible making of story behind this movie translate to the images onscreen? And what do the hosts think about the newly arrived Godzilla Criterion Collection? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] You can see our full schedule of events at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The end track is a cover of the Main Title, original song ...
Godzilla's Revenge
October 29, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week our hosts sat down and watched Godzilla's Revenge, often considered the worst film in the Godzilla franchise. Does it deserve the bad rap? Or is it actually an unappreciated gem? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] Visit our website at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The end track is a combination of Along Side the Tracks on the Way Home and Godzilla vs. Kamacuras by Kunio Miyauchi Don't forget to join us next week for Pulgasari!
The Host
October 22, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 32.8 MBWell folks, I would like to apologize for missing last week. We'll try our best to not let it happen again (but it will). But this week we have a great treat: the 2006 South Korean movie The Host! But did our hosts like this award-winning film? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] You can see our full schedule of events at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The end track is In Praise of the Han River by Byeong Woo Lee Join us next week for Godzilla's Revenge!
Destroy All Monsters
October 10, 2019 05:35 - 34 minutes - 36.3 MBThe year was 1968 and ticket sales were dwindling for the Godzilla franchise. In a decision to 'end' the series, Toho grabbed every serviceable monster suit they had in the storage closet and through them in front of the camera for Destroy All Monsters. Was the result any good? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] See our full schedule of events at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The end track is Title Credits by Akira Ifukube Please join us next week for ...
Gappa: The Triphibian Monster
October 01, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 32.2 MBHave you ever wondered what the film Gorgo would be like if poor Ogra had two parents? And what if said parents had wings? And what if the parents had atomic rays eerily similar to Godzilla's?! Well, all of those questions are answered in the movie Gappa: The Triphibian Monster. But were our hosts happy with those answers? Or where they angry like Gappa? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] You can see our full schedule of events at www.stompthisway.podbe...
Son of Godzilla
September 25, 2019 03:51 - 29 minutes - 31.9 MBIf you have ever wandered what Godzilla would be like as a parent, then do we have the movie for you! In this episode, our hosts dissect the film Son of Godzilla, in which the king of monsters is thrust into fatherhood when his son Minilla is hatched from his egg. Did the film live up to its epic premise? Or does it fall flat on its back like Minilla throwing a tantrum? Listen and find out! Visit us at www.stompthisway.podbean.com to see our full schedule of films You can contact us at s...
Gorgo
September 19, 2019 03:46 - 37 minutes - 39.2 MBWhen a movie has a character named SAM SLADE in it, that automatically means it's awesome, right? Well, maybe. Listen to our hosts as they review the British monster film Gorgo to see if the film deserves to have a character with the name SAM SLADE in it! You can contact us at [email protected] You can see our full schedule of films at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The end track is the Main Title by Angelo Lavagnino Don't forget to join us next week for Son of Godzilla!
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
September 10, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 54.6 MBFirst off, I want to apologize for the background noise in this episode. That being said, in this installment of our podcast we sail off to an island in the South Seas were Godzilla, Mothra, a giant shrimp/lobster thing called Ebirah, a terrorist organization building nuclear bombs, and a giant condor all collide for an epic showdown. But was it epic enough for our hosts' tastes? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] You can see our full schedule of films at...
Atragon
September 03, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode, our hosts review the Toho sci-fi film Atragon, in which the evil Mu empire attempts to take over the surface world. It's up to the Goten-go, a flying submarine/drill/battleship equipped with a freeze ray, to save the world. Can the crew of the Goten-go overcome the might of the Mu empire and their giant snake/lizard god Manda? And can they make an entertaining movie while they do it? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] You can see our full...
Invasion of Astro-Monster
August 27, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 55.3 MBIn this film we see deal with a foe that will become a reoccurring theme in the franchise: ALIENS!! How does the big guy's first encounter with extraterrestrials go? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] You can see our full schedule of films at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The end track is Monster Mega War March by Akira Ifukube Don't forget to join us next week for Atragon!
RiffTrax Live: The Giant Spider Invasion
August 20, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 39.9 MBThe RiffTrax crew tackles their toughest challenge yet: a VW Beetle disguised as a giant spider! Our hosts watched in horror as Mike, Kevin, and Bill tried to make this train wreck into an enjoyable experience. Did they succeed? Listen and find out! You can contact us at [email protected] You can see our full schedule of films at www.stompthisway.podbean.com End track is The Giant Spider Invasion Theme Song Promo (artist unknown) Don't forget to join us next week for Invasion of...
Ghidrah, The Three-Headed Monster
August 14, 2019 17:35 - 40 minutes - 37 MBI apologize for the absolutely terrible audio quality on this. Guess that will teach me to always do an audio check before recording. I promise we will be back to normal for next week. That being said, here is our review of Ghidrah, The Three-Headed Monster, Ghidorah's debut film. Enjoy! You can contact us at [email protected] You can see our full schedule of films at www.stompthisway.podbean.com The end track is The Birth of King Ghidorah by Akira Ifukube Don't forget to join ...
Rodan
August 06, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 49.8 MBBefore he became one of Godzilla's most notorious fr-enemies, Rodan made his feature debut in his own film in 1956. Did this movie kick off Toho's age of monster films in color on the right track? Or did it flop like a couple of Rodans in a river of lava? Listen to our discussion and find out! You can find our full schedule of films at www.stompthisway.podbean.com Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] The end track is Main Title by Akira Ifukube Don't forget to jo...
Mothra vs. Godzilla
August 01, 2019 03:12 - 49 minutes - 53.2 MBSorry for being a day late in posting this but here is our discussion of the 1964 film Mothra vs. Godzilla! What did we think of this epic clash of arguably Toho's two most popular kaiju? Listen and find out! See our full schedule of films at www.stompthisway.podbean.com Contact us at [email protected] Ending track is Sacred Springs by Akira Ifukube Don't forget to join us next week for Rodan!
Mothra
July 24, 2019 04:23 - 52 minutes - 55.4 MBBefore she became the most often reoccurring character in the Godzilla franchise, Mothra got her start in the 1961 film of the same name. What did our three hosts think of the giant moth's debut? Listen and find out! Feel free to contact us at [email protected] See our full schedule of events at www.stompthisway.podbean.com End track is Mothra's Song by Yuji Koseki Don't forget to join us next week for Mothra vs. Godzilla!
King Kong vs. Godzilla
July 16, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 48 MBIn 1962, Toho brought the world's two most famous monsters together for the fight of the century. It also marked the first time that either beast was on the big screen in color. Take a listen as our hosts sat down and discussed this instant kaiju classic. Does the film live up to its title? Hit play to find out! Feel free to contact us at [email protected] See our full schedule of films at www.stompthisway.podbean.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Final track...
Varan
July 09, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 38.7 MBIn the late '50s, Toho and ABC were planning a co-production meant for release on American television. The deal ultimately fell through, but the film was made anyway. The product of this mess was Diakaiju Varan, known as Varan, The Unbelievable here in the States. Did the chaotic production lead to a bad movie, or was a masterpiece born from anarchy? Listen to our discussion and find out! You can see our full schedule of films at www.stompthisway.podbean.com Please feel free to contact us ...
Godzilla Raids Again
July 02, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 55.3 MBLess than 7 months after his debut on the big screen, Godzilla came marching back into theaters with Godzilla Raids Again. Was this sequel worthy, or was it garbage like many quickie follow-ups of the era? Listen to our review and find out! Find our full schedule at www.stompthisway.podbean.com Please contact us at [email protected] Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Ending track is the "Main Title" by Masaru Sato Join us next week for Varan, The Unbelievable!
Them!
June 25, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 38.2 MBWhat happens to ants when they get doused with radioactivity? They turn giant of course! In this episode, our three hosts discuss the 1954 film Them!, in which an unsuspecting tiny New Mexico town is set upon by giant insects of a red variety. What did we think of this Oscar-nominated American classic? Listen and find out! You can view are full schedule of movies at www.stompthisway.podbean.com You can contact us at [email protected] We are up on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram ...
Godzilla (1954)
June 18, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn this episode our hosts discuss the original kaiju film, Gojira (or Godzilla)! What did the three hosts think of this monster classic? Listen and find out! See our full schedule at www.stompthisway.podbean.com contact us at [email protected] End track is Gojira Under the Sea by Akira Ifukube
The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms
June 11, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 53.2 MBBefore Godzilla there was The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms! What did our three hosts think of this 1953 classic that helped to inspire the original Godzilla film? Listen and find out! Visit our website at www.stompthisway.podbean.com Contact us at [email protected] Tune in next week for Gojira/Godzilla: King of the Monsters (1954/1956)
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
June 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBAfter five long years, Godzilla: King of the Monsters has finally arrived! What did Aaron, Andrew, and Dylan think about this new Legendary film? What are their hopes and concerns looking forward to Godzilla vs. Kong? Listen and find out! Visit us at our website at www.stompthisway.podbean.com to see our full movie schedule Contact us at [email protected] Don't forget to listen next week when we review The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms!
Godzilla: Aftershock
May 28, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode, our three hosts discuss the prequel tie-in graphic novel Godzilla: Aftershock as well as the newly released soundtrack for Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Enjoy!
Introduction
May 23, 2019 03:49 - 43 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode Aaron, Andrew, and Dylan introduce our new podcast by discussing their experiences with monster films, the format of the show, the upcoming schedule, their thoughts on the upcoming Legendary film, and what listeners can expect in general from Stomp This Way. Thanks for listening! Listeners can find the full schedule* of films at our website www.stompthisway.podbean.com *Schedule subject to change Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram