Sorry for the delay in an episode this week. This should help clear things up. Also, it's hilarious the night we have an important announcement, we run into some substantial recording issues. AKA why we switched to Riverside.fm from Squadcast.fm months ago and haven't looked back. Extra music: Onion March by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

We start our journey through the Ultra Q zone with tales of terrapin trauma and more cats than you can shake a stick at... When David and Chris, the bonafide Belial Buds™, asked Mr. Roebuck to be on the show, they didn’t realize what manner of mayhem would ensue, including…well…do you really want to be spoiled? Episodes covered: Defeat Gomess!Goro and GoroThe Gift from SpaceMammoth FlowerPeguila is Here!Grow up! Little TurtleS.O.S. Mount FujiTerror of the Sweet HoneyBaron SpiderThe...

As the Belial Buds™ finish their bloody marathon with the last batch of Ultraseven adventures, they ask themselves, “Where have these episodes been all their lives?” From crucifixions to Veggie Tales to Herman Melville, there are no topics left untouched this time around. Episodes covered: 39. The Seven Assassination Plan: Part 1 40. The Seven Assassination Plan: Part 2 41. Challenge from Underwater 42. Ambassador of the Nonmalt 43. Nightmare on Planet No. 4 44. The Terrifying Super...

We’ve finally reached the batch of episodes where David quit watching Ultraseven. Is it because of the quality of the show, or was it burnout? And why in the heck haven’t we seen more Crazygon?! Episodes covered: 30. Glory for Whom? 31. The Flower Where the Devil Dwells 32. The Strolling Planet 33. The Invading Dead 34. The Vanishing City 35. Terror on the Moon 36. A Lethal 0.1 Seconds 37. The Stolen Ultra Eye 38. The Courageous Battle Where to watch: Mill Creek (Physical/Digital)Moviespree...

A wild Bonus Episode appears! Chris and David choose Rob! Rob uses "Great discussion about mental health." Bonus Episode counters with "Neon Genesis Evangelion." It's super effective! We had a blast talking with Rob. Now LISTEN to Rob. CORRECTION: David brings up a book in the conversation called A Call to Christian Formation. He really meant to say the idea came from It's Not Your Turn by Heather Thompson Day. Rob’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jovian_sun Tokyo Lives: Website |...

This is what you get when Rob from Tokyo Lives joins the Belial Buds: Mustaches. Motorcycles. Mullets. Monsters. ultraMEN. Too MANY jokes about buttholes. M's the word. Also, I just came up with Belial Buds. This needs to be a shirt. Episodes covered: 21. Pursue the Undersea Base 22. The Human Farm 23. Search for Tomorrow 24. Return to the North! 25. Showdown at 140 Degrees Below Zero 26. Super Weapon R1 27. Operation Cyborg 28. The 700 Kilometer Run 29. The Earthling All Alone Where to...

It only took roughly twenty episode descriptions for me to lose my creative steam. Maybe before this one goes live, I’ll come back to it. Maybe not. But hey! We’re talking about the King Joe two parter! Episodes covered: 11. Fly to Devil Mountain 12. REDACTED 13. The Man Who Came From V3 14. The Ultra Guard Goes West: Part 1 15. The Ultra Guard Goes West: Part 2 16. The Eye that Shines in the Darkness 17. Underground Go! Go! Go! 18. Escape Dimension X 19. Project Blue 20. Destroy Earthquake...

With Kyle being such a WHOge Dr. Who fan, it only made sense to talk about the series and have him try to sell David on trying out the franchise again. Conclusion: it worked. Also on the table: Godzilla vs. Kong, MCU (surprise!), and what it’s like being the geriatric editor for Nerdist. Kyle’s Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kyledanderson Doctor Who: The Writer’s Room: https://dwtwr.libsyn.com/ https://twitter.com/dwtwr Doctor Who: Five Years Rapid: https://fiveyearsrapid.libsyn.com/...

In a world…with countless Ultra hosts…one man reigns supreme… His name? Dan Moroboshi. More importantly, Kyle Anderson, Nerdist’s senior editor, joins us for a rip-roaring good time. Seriously, we had a blast, and we hope you do as well. Oh, and our Ultraman Foundation/charity Patreon is live! For more information, click here. Episodes covered: The Invisible ChallengerThe Green TerrorSecret of the LakeMax, Respond!Vanished TimeDark ZoneSpace Prisoner 303The Marked TownOperation Android...

Nothing like having recording a podcast episode where by the time it releases, you (David) prove yourself wrong several times: The Lord of the Ring books ARE better than the movies and yes, I did rush out to see Black Widow. Also, we were right: Loki *is* great. *Topics discussed:* confusing Gridman with Ultraman; Dragon Ball GT; Ultraman critiques; toku burnout; the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe; and pitching the Monsters vs. Men Patreon numerous times. *Monsters vs. Men:*...

It's time to leave the (TV) Land of Light and dive into the world of Marvel’s Rise of Ultraman! Discussing this new take on the giant of light with us is Alex of Monsters vs. Men, and as always, hijinks ensue. Oh, and Alex's favorite kaiju Skydon returns! *Issues covered:* * Issues 1-5 of The Rise of Ultraman * *Writers:* Kyle Higgins, Matthew Groom * *Inkers:* G Gurihiru, Michael Cho, Francesco Manna, Ed Mcguinness * *Pencilers:* G Gurihiru, Michael Cho, Francesco Manna, Ed Mcguinness *...

Wait, it's time to finish Ginga S already?! That's what happens when there are only sixteen episodes, I suppose. So the question is: does the show stick its landing, or do we find ourselves demanding (more)? And Chris watches his first Ultra-movie! *Episodes covered:* 9. “A Life to Regain,” *Director:* Yoshikazu Ishii, *Writer:* Hisako Kurosawa 10. “The Holy Sword of the Future,” *Director:* Yoshikazu Ishii, *Writer:* Akio Miyoshi 11. “Gan-Q’s Tears,” *Director:* Kiyotaka Taguchi,...

When Koichi Sakamoto takes the reins for Ultraman Ginga S, the direction changes, but is it for the best? Is Ultraman Victory a worthwhile addition? And what theological connections does Chris make this time? Time to Ultra-smash that play button! *Episodes covered:* * “The Power to Open the Way,” *Director:* Koichi Sakamoto, *Writer:* Yuji Kobayashi * “Ginga vs. Victory,” *Director:* Koichi Sakamoto, *Writer:* Tako Nakano * “The Lone Warrior,” *Director:* Koichi Sakamoto, *Writer:* Akio...

We enjoyed having Eric from Monsters vs. Men ( http://www.mvmpod.com/ ) on so much we decided to keep the conversation going! *Topics discussed:* Eric’s journey from film snob to toku fan; whether films and shows are as effective in encouraging change compared to literature; fandom obsessions, expectations, and how this can shape one’s identity; Eric’s journey through the MCU with his wife; and the concept of the “sympathetic antagonist.” *Monsters vs. Men:* Website ( http://www.mvmpod.com/...

Joining us for some spicy shenanigans is Eric Neely of Monsters vs. Men ( http://www.mvmpod.com ) infamy! This episode contains: 50g of mispronouncing character names, 20mg of confusing the main antagonist with a legendary Pokemon, and 100% good times. Please listen responsibly. *Episodes covered:* 7. “The Monster Competition,” *Director:* Yuichi Abe, *Writer:* Akira Tanizaki 8. “The Closed World,” *Director:* Tomoo Haraguchi, *Writer:* Heiichi Hasegawa 9. “The Stolen Ginga Spark,”...

We made it to the New Generation era. First stop: Ginga! Does this show deserve the hate it gets? Does Hasegawa's writing work for us? And why are nut shots such an effective comedic trope? Plus: medicine balls. Let her rip! *Episodes covered:* * “The Town of Falling Stars,” *Director:* Yuichi Abe, *Writer:* Keiichi Hasegawa * “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” *Director:* Yuichi Abe, *Writer:* Keiichi Hasegawa * “The Twin-Headed Flame Beast,” *Director:* Tomoo Haraguchi, *Writer:* Akira...

We did a bonus episode with Pri, because otherwise, the actual episode would have been two hours! *Topics discussed:* religion and crucifixion imagery in the Ultraman franchise, era-elitism, Ultraman Z, theories about Trigger*, old-school Toonami, the live-action Gundam movie announcement, and *of course* more MCU/Falcon and Winter Soldier discourse. *This episode was recorded before the teaser trailer dropped! *Pri's Blog about Ultraman and Tokusatsu:*...

When you schedule your first podcast guest, it only makes sense to have one of the most welcoming and passionate Ultraman fans out there, right? Thankfully, our friend Pri agreed to join us for the final episodes of Ultraman, and we had a blast! Onward to Ginga! *Episodes covered:* 31. “Who Goes There?,” *Director:* Yuzo Higuchi, *Writer:* Taro Kaido 32. “Endless Counterattack,” *Director:* Toshitsugu Suzuki, *Writer:* Keisuke Fujikawa 33. “The Forbidden Words,” *Director:* Toshitsugu...

Remembering Jessica Walter. The Marvel Cinematic Universe. Healthy social media usage. Are we even an Ultraman podcast anymore?! (Of course we are. But someone really needs to Ultra-slap us into Ultra-shape.) *Episodes covered:* 21. “Breach the Wall of Smoke,” *Director:* Yuzo Higuchi, *Writer:* Taro Kaido 22. “Overthrow the Surface,” *Director:* Akio Jissoji, *Writer:* Mamoru Sasaki 23. “My Home is Earth,” *Director:* Akio Jissoji, *Writer:* Mamoru Sasaki 24. “The Undersea Science...

We made it to episode two! And they say it couldn’t be done! (For the record, no one said this.) Chris experiences a Jissoji episode for the first time, David botches the dad joke he's been holding onto for weeks, and we think up the best kaiju idea ever. *Episodes covered:* 11. “The Rascal From Outer Space,” *Director:* Kazuho Mitsuta, *Writer:* Tatsuo Miyata 12. “Cry of the Mummy,” *Director:* Hajime Tsuburaya, *Writer:* Keisuke Fujikawa 13. “Oil S.O.S.,” *Director:* Hajime Tsuburaya,...

For our first episode, we start with the original Ultraman from the 60s, and things get crazy pretty quickly. From mullets to childrearing to our love of Pigmon, there’s little we don’t cover! Oh, and we mispronounce “Baradhi,” because of course we did. *Episodes covered:* * “Ultra Operation #1” * “Shoot the Invader” * “Science Patrol, Move Out!” * “Five Seconds Before the Explosion” * “Secret of the Miroganda” * “The Coast Guard Command” * “The Blue Stone of Baradhi” * “The Monster Anarchy...

We learned our lesson with our last podcast: instead of recording an introduction episode a year later, why not do it in the beginning? It probably helps we are more prepared this time around. That said, this episode goes over why we transitioned from Godzilla to Ultraman, the show structure, our history with the Ultraman franchise, and our partnership with Moviespree! Eric Schuster’s “High Priest Minilla” comic (...

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