Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep.26 Godzilla, Gojira, Whichever You Prefer

Episode 26

16th December 2020

"In honor of Godzilla day (which was November 3rd) Host Austin talks about the king of all monsters.  Godzilla, Gojira, whichever you prefer;  this massive movie giant had humble beginnings in post war Japan.  How does Godzilla’s legacy hold up today?  How does it fit in with America’s obsession with large monsters and our rampant military propaganda?  Why is “King Kong vs. Godzilla” a real movie?  Are you Team Godzilla, or Team King Kong?"

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“In honor of Godzilla day (which was November 3rd) Host Austin talks about the king of all monsters.  Godzilla, Gojira, whichever you prefer;  this massive movie giant had humble beginnings in post war Japan.  How does Godzilla’s legacy hold up today?  How does it fit in with America’s obsession with large monsters and our rampant military propaganda?  Why is “King Kong vs. Godzilla” a real movie?  Are you Team Godzilla, or Team King Kong?”

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Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of secret nerd mysteries near and dear to their hearts in their own loose, light-hearted way. If you’ve ever wondered “Why Saturday morning for cartoons?” or “How come Chuck E. Cheese cares so much about other people’s birthdays?”, this is the show for you!

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