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Episode 9 Extras!

Here are some extras!

Flowers by Lake Hashi scene.

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Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 9: Hot Stuff... Yes It Is!

Science has brought us lots of cool things, like Velcro, pre-sliced bread, and funny cat videos on demand. But really, does that exonerate it from creating giant mutant rosebushes who fight with fire-breathing lizards?! On this episode of Earth Destruction Directive we're taking this Science bull by the horns as we watch Godzilla Vs Biollante. What do genetic engineering, industrial espionage, psychic school kids, a secret agent, driving guitars, artificial diamonds, and the King of the Monsters have in common? Download this podcast and find out!

Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 9: Hot Stuff... Yes It Is!

Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 8: Do You Fear Death More Than You Fear Me?

We're sticking the West this time as we take a look at the seminal 1980s giant monster property The Inhumanoids! When Metlar, Tendril, and D.Compose unleash their fury on the unsuspecting world, it's up to the Earth Corps to stop them! Do they have the firepower to turn back this threat when they only have seven minutes each segment? Bust out your toys, we're going old school on this episode!

Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 8: Do You Fear Death More Than You Fear Me?

Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 7: You've Got To Be Kidding Me

Godzilla and his pals are back -- on the comic book page! IDW has hyped the heck out of their new ongoing Godzilla comic series, Kingdom of Monsters, but does it live up to the promotion? How do the daikaiju translate to the 4 Color World? What's the deal with the two creepy French girls? And is that Obama?! Huh?! All this and more will be revealed!

Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 7: You've Got To Be Kidding Me

Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 6: Space Titanium

Okinawa seems like a nice place to visit, as long as you don't go there during Monster Season! This time out on Earth Destruction Directive we're taking a look at the first appearance of the enduring mekadaikaiju Mechagodzilla in Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla AKA Godzilla vs the Cosmic Monster! THRILL to the daring exploits of Interpol! CHILL to the evil plans of the Black Hole Aliens! MARVEL at all the familiar faces of the Toho regulars! All this plus King Seesar, Anguirus, and the steam room from hell, all in one Earth-shattering podcast!

Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 6: Space Titanium

Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 5: Turning Turtle

This time on Earth Destruction Directive, we're featuring our first non-Godzilla film as we watch the film which started it all for heroic giant turtle monsters -- Giant Monster Gamera! Or, Gammera The Invincible, if you prefer! It's an odyssey of a nuclear bomb in the arctic, an antideluvian tortoise, and a kid who's obsession with turtles threatens all of society! Gamera is in the house and the Earth Destruction Directive is here to bear witness!

Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 5: Turning Turtle

Coming Soon on Earth Destruction Directive -- Gamera!

Who Will Gamera Defend Earth From in EDD Episode 5?

Alright folks, leave a comment and vote: Which Gamera will we watch in EDD Episode 5? Your choices are below!

-Giant Monster Gamera / Gammera The Invincible -- The original!

-Gamera vs Barugon / War of the Monsters -- Gamera's first film in color and his first "vs" movie.

-Gamera vs Gayos / Return of the Giant Monsters -- Gamera battles Gayos, his most enduring and popular foe.

-Gamera vs Viras / Destroy All Planets -- Alien squids invade Earth and it's up to Gamera to stop them and their mind control device!

-Gamera vs Guiron / Attack of the Monsters -- The knife headed monster Guiron and his evil space women want to eat the brains of some Earth kids!

-Gamera vs Jiger / Gamera vs Monster X -- An ancient monster puts Expo '70 in danger and a couple of kids take a fantastic voyage inside of Gamera!

Gamera vs Zigra -- Gamera battles a shark from space with a nice baritone voice while one kid really wants a Coke!

Alright, listeners! Which will it be? Comment and vote NOW!

Earth Destruction Directive -- Episode 4: There's a Good Lizard

In this episode of Earth Destruction Directive, our favorite irradiated lizard battles a giant flying bug who is NOT Mothra! Not, it's Megaguirus and all of her assorted offspring instead. And what's this I hear about a tactical BLACK HOLE?! If it's the G-Eradication Strategy, it must be Godzilla X Megaguirus as only the EDD can bring it to you!

Earth Destruction Directive -- Episode 4: There's a Good Lizard

Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 3: The Nuclear Option

Failing that, a little horse sense! In this episode of Earth Destruction Directive, we are talking about the King of the Monster's triumphant mid-80s return to the big screen, The Return of Godzilla -- known here in the states as Godzilla 1985! When the legendary beast Godzilla returns 30 years after he first appeared, he finds a Tokyo which is radically different. But one thing is certain -- it still smashes the same! So grab your magnetic wave generator and fire up the Super X, because things are going to get hot tonight!

Earth Destruction Directive -- Episode 3: The Nuclear Option

Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 2: There's No Such Thing As Brainwaves

These monsters are as stupid as human beings! On Earth Destruction Directive Episode 2, we are taking a look at the 1964 classic, Ghidorah, The Three Headed Monster! When the space monster King Ghidorah arrives on Earth, the only chance the planet has for survival is for the Earth Monsters Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra to team up! But how can those three work together? And what does the doomsaying prophetess who claims to be a Martian have to do with this? And what about Himalayan countries that might turn Commie? Don't worry, it all fits together, so keep your cynical brainwaves to yourself and give it a listen!

And, without further adieu, I present to you... THE MALNESS COLLAR!



Earth Destruction Directive - Episode 2: There's No Such Thing As Brainwaves

Earth Destruction Directive: Episode 1.5 - It'll Shake Your Teeth Loose

Alright folks, I am not happy with the audio quality Podomatic gave me on my first episode, so I am taking matters into my own hands. This Special Edition episode will help explain things.

Earth Destruction Directive: Episode 1.5 - It'll Shake Your Teeth Loose

Also, I have updated the previous post with a new link for the premiere episode. Please check it out!

Earth Destruction Directive: Episode 1 -- This is Tokyo...

Hello and welcome to Earth Destruction Directive, a Daikaiju Podcast! I am your host, Luke Jaconetti, and I want to take you all on a trip into the wild, woolly, and sometimes wacky world of Japanese giant monsters! We're going to talk about all your favorites -- everyone from Godzilla and King Ghidorah all the way down to Gappa and Yonggary.

In this episode we get a primer on daikaiju and the history of Japanese giant monster movies. We'll talk about how I came to love the genre and all of it's inhabitants, and where we are going in the future.

This is Earth Destruction Directive -- let's get stomping!

Earth Destruction Directive: Episode 1 -- This is Tokyo...

Well It's Big, And It's Terrible.

Watch this space.