Explode When Defeated

Episode 19: King Kong Escapes (1967) feat. Joey Weiser

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. Follow us on twitter! @EWD_Podcast @Anti_Laser @Wazpranger Check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/explodewhendefeated

Special Episode: Godzilla VS Kong (2021) feat. Johnny2Cellos

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!

Special Episode : Hideaki Anno's Return of Ultraman (Fan Film, 1983)

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! Follow us on twitter @EWD_Podcast and our hosts @Anti_Laser and @WazpRanger

Episode 17: Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)

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. Follow us on twitter! @EWD_Podcast @Anti_Laser @Wazpranger

Episode 16: Frankenstein Conquers The World (1965)

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. Follow us on twitter! @EWD_Podcast @Anti_Laser @Wazpranger