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Talking Toku

Talking Toku is the ONLY podcast about sci-fi monsters and dinosaur adventures! Hosted by David Scrivani and Brian Kershaw.

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01:19:01

Love and Peace

Talking Toku ·

2021/12/24

Brian and David get into the holiday spirit with one crazy, heartwarming, balls to the wall film from visionary director Sion Sono, Love and Peace! Is Pikadon THE cutest kaiju around? Did Ryo get off too easily by the end? Join us and find out!

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01:46:36

The Future of Western Kaiju

Talking Toku ·

2021/12/10

Brian and David discuss the potential future of kaiju media in the West, and what needs to be done for more audiences to take it seriously. As usual, it devolves rather quickly. Click here to donate to the Brush of the God Kickstarter campaign! Click here to pre-order the Gamera the Great fanzine!

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01:48:37

Why DON'T We Like Godzilla: King of the Monsters?

Talking Toku ·

2021/12/01

Brian and David have mentioned multiple timesabout the fact that fan-favorite Godzilla film, Godzilla: King of the Monsters doesn't quite do it for either of them. Today, they're here to tell you exactly why it just doesn't work. Also, coverage of the unfolding drama surrounding the G-Fest Artist's Alley, and why Godzilla (1998) really isn't THAT bad.

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01:45:50

The Ultimate Godzilla Retrospective

Talking Toku ·

2021/11/12

To celebrate the 67th anniversary of the franchise, Brian and David look back on the effect Godzilla has had on their lives, from making lifelong friends to huge life-changing decisions, as well as their fondest memories of the franchise in this surprisingly personal episode of the podcast. Also coverage of the plethora of announcements from the 67th anniversary celebration, the Godzilla vs. Hedorah short film, and why gatekeeping hurtful more than it is helpful.

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01:43:42

Halloween Spooktacular: 100 Monsters

Talking Toku ·

2021/10/29

For our super spooky Halloween episode, we're covering the first film in Daiei's Yokai Monsters trilogy, 100 Monsters, directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda of Daimajin and Zatoichi fame. We also talk more about the ever-unfolding drama with Elevated Games and their Ultraman NFTs, and David waxes poetic about the brand new Dune.

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02:09:44

Kaiju Kombat!

Talking Toku ·

2021/10/15

Ever think of who would win in a fight between Godzilla and the Icon of Sin? Wonder no longer! David and Brian are here to analyze their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses to figure out who, along with a number of other dream match-ups. We also wax poetic about God of War, and talk trash about NFTs. It's a fun one, all right!

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01:43:42

Kaiju for Beginners

Talking Toku ·

2021/10/01

We're back! After an extra-long hiatus to allow Brian to move across the country, he and David are back with a brand new episode of Talking Toku aimed at people who haven't seen much of the wide world of tokusatsu and kaiju, but have some interest in it! Maybe you saw Godzilla vs. Kong earlier this year and want to see more? Look no further than our episode here! We have three picks each, with most of them being pretty easily available to anyone! We also discuss why Shin Godzilla shouldn't get a

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01:51:56

Evangelion Extravaganza Pt. II

Talking Toku ·

2021/08/27

Part 2 of our Evangelion coverage, where we'll be discussing all four Rebuild of Evangelion films; Evangelion 1.11: You Are (Not) Alone, Evangelion 2.22: You Can (Not) Advance, Evangelion 3.33: You Can (Not) Redo, and the newly released Evangelion 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon a Time! Has creator Hideaki Anno stuck the landing on ending the franchise (again)? We certainly think so! Also, more coverage of the ever-unfolding drama surrounding author Ben Chaffins and David and Brian discover a rival

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01:26:44

Evangelion Extravaganza Pt. I

Talking Toku ·

2021/08/13

In the first of a two-parter episode, Brian and David dive deep into Hideaki Anno's seminal masterpiece, Neon Genesis Evangelion! Confused as to what the Evas are? Or perhaps what the Dead Sea Scrolls are? So are we! Come join us as we try to navigate the seas of LCL and figure out what this show is all about! And check back in a few weeks for when we cover all four of the Rebuild of Evangelion films!

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01:34:55

Ultra Q Retrospective

Talking Toku ·

2021/07/30

It's finally here! After two long years of badgering him, Brian finally watched Ultra Q, and now he and David are free to discuss their favorite episodes of the iconic series that served as the precursor to the world-famous Ultraman franchise. Also discussed: Taco Bell commercials (and not the 1998 Godzilla tie-in!) and Mondo scalpers!

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01:19:44

Xenofauna Interview

Talking Toku ·

2021/07/16

Brian and David interview director Jared Foust of Xenofauna about his ten-year-in-the-making fan film, Ultraman Sorta vs. Godzilla Starring Matt Frank: The Movie, as well as a number of the other projects he's been working on. Definitely an episode not to be missed!

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01:19:45

Godzilla: Singular Point

Talking Toku ·

2021/07/02

It's here! After months of anticipation, Netflix's new anime, Godzilla: Singular Point has arrived! David and Brian certainly have some thoughts on it! Spoiler alert: it's really good!

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01:23:34

Kaiju Komics

Talking Toku ·

2021/06/09

Brian and David talk about the feeling of impending doom that the upcoming trailer for Jurassic World: Dominion brings with it, being frustrated with a PlayStation 2 classic, one of the best Godzilla films, and the wonderful world of kaiju in comic books!

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01:07:33

Colossal

Talking Toku ·

2021/06/02

David and Brian talk in depth about THE greatest kaiju film since Godzilla, Mothra & King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, Nacho Vigalando's Colossal. If you haven't seen the film, we implore you to go check it out before listening! Thanks to Johnny Gifford and Connor Murphy for our intro/outro music!

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01:06:16

Howl from Beyond the Fog

Talking Toku ·

2021/05/07

Dive into the wonderful world of independent tokusatsu as David and Brian talk all about the groundbreaking short film, Howl from Beyond the Fog, from director Daisuke Sato! Listen in as they also discuss Arrow Video's upcoming Daimajin boxset, and issue a challenge to listeners!

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01:04:28

Rampage

Talking Toku ·

2021/04/23

David and Brian discuss Jordan Vogt-Roberts' newly announced Gundam film for Netflix, a way to technically watch Godzilla: Singular Point legally, and travel back in time to 2018 to discuss our favorite Dwayne Johnson action blockbuster, Rampage! The memorial fund for to have the Monster Man, Cleve Hall, buried in his family's mausoleum in Florida is still up and accepting donations. Please consider donating to a cause that we at Talking Toku are really, truly passionate about.

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01:16:55

Godzilla vs. Kong

Talking Toku ·

2021/04/09

Episode three is here, and with it, the latest entry in Warner Bros. and Legendary's Monsterverse, Godzilla vs. Kong! Join Brian and David as they do a deep dive on what works about the film, what doesn't and where the Monsterverse can go from here! Warning! We go all-in on spoilers! If you'd like to donate to the memorial fund for Cleve Hall, to help have him buried next to his mother in their family mausoleum, his daughter Constance has set up a GoFundMe. We, of course, don't expect everyone to

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00:59:48

Pacific Rim: The Black

Talking Toku ·

2021/03/26

David and Brian talk all about the newest Mill Creek Ultraman sets, new entries in the ever-widening world of kaiju comic books, and go in-depth on Netflix's newest anime, and latest entry in the Pacific Rim franchise, Pacific Rim: The Black!

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00:47:40

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Talking Toku ·

2021/03/17

David, Brian, and special guest Jake talk about Godzilla in 4K, Shin Ultraman, and King Kong vs. Godzilla! Jump in to find out all about the film that lead us to the upcoming Godzilla vs. Kong!

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