Giant Monster Messages

Giant Monster Messages: The Killer Shrews (1959) We pick our favorite Jerry moments before throwing other thoughts to the shrews. We also question if Dennis Quaid is in this film before discussing how people cope with stress and fear.  There is also a fight between a Scientist and a Theologian. Time 02:04 History 08:00 Plot 11:32 Talking Points 32:21 Messages 42:40 Final Thoughts 46:23 Listener Feedback References: MST3k: 407 The Killer Shrews Smurf Zombies Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: The Giant Gila Monster (1959) We go over our favorite characters, alternate film titles, and discuss Manifest Destiny in this episode for the 1959 film The Giant Gila Monster. Time 01:48 History 08:30 Plot 13:49 Talking Points 23:57 Messages 30:19 Final Thoughts 33:44 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: The Giant Behemoth (1959) We ask a Theologin and review the good and bad science in our episode for the 1959 film The Giant Behemoth. Time 01:39 History 05:55 Plot 11:17 Talking Points 23:52 Messages 30:54 Final Thoughts 33:34 Listener Feedback References: The Dinosaur Filmography by Mark F. Berry Radiation in fish Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment  

Giant Monster Messages: The Crawling Eye (1958) We discuss psychics and bad wingwomen in this episode for our first british film, The Crawling Eye from 1958. Also, Joshua thinks way too much about this film and makes it great. Time 01:25 History 06:57 Plot 08:59 Talking Points 26:01 Messages 34:54 Final Thoughts 39:45 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: Varan The Unbelievable (1962) WOOOOOOOO AMERICA! We talk about the lack of flying and bad scientist in this episode for the 1962 film Varan The Unbelievable. Time 01:39 History 05:09 Plot 07:30 Talking Points 16:28 Messages 24:31 Final Thoughts 27:51 Listener Feedback References A Critical History and Filmography of Toho’s Godzilla Series - David Kalat Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages (1958) In this episode we talk about the originally made for TV film Daikaiju Varan from 1958. Taylor mispronounces many words and we discuss how the atomic option never was an option. Time 01:25 History 12:32 Plot 18:25 Talking Points 28:59 Messages 44:44 Final Thoughts 48:20 Listener Feedback References: A Critical History and Filmography of Toho’s Godzilla Series - David Kalat Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II - by John W. Dower, Ishiro Honda: A life in film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa - By Steve Ryfle and Ed Godziszewski Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters - By August Ragone Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: Earth vs The Spider (1958) We learn more about Spiders, Terry Masson, and that there is no bad writing. We also find out that Taylor knows nothing about electricity and that his is our first teenager story. Time 01:21 History 12:38 Plot 17:43 Talking Points 32:06 Messages 40:08 Final Thoughts 43:48 Listener Feedback References MST3k 313: Earth vs The Spider Spider Silk Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: War of the Colossal Beast (1958) We talk suicide, bad science, regret, and get more non-answers in our episode for the 1958 film War of the Colossal Beast. Time 01:24 History 04:06 Plot 07:56 Talking Points 22:42 Messages 29:18 Final Thoughts 32:42 Listener Feedback References MST3k 319: War of the Colossal Beast Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Interview: JAWS 3D (1983) The Carolina Theatre is nice enough to let me interview people going to watch JAWS 3D where we find out what the people think the message this movie or the monster is trying to tell us.  Also, thank you to everyone who stopped by and let me interview them. Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: Attack of the 50ft. Woman We play everyone's least favorite game "Quiz Joshua on Perry Mason" and learn that he has a new creaky couch. We also rank the characters on the Skittles Ranking System and talk about relationships in our episode for the 1958 film Attack of the 50ft. Woman. Time 01:35 History 08:23 Plot 13:01 Talking Points 26:04 Messages 41:13 Final Thoughts 48:24 Listener Feedback Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: The Mysterians (1957) GMan joins us for our discussion of the 1957 film The Mysterians. We talk pacifism, the Cold War, and Joshua keeps us on track with Fraggle Rock. Time 01:39 History 22:51 Plot 29:12 Talking Points 50:45 Messages 1:24:43 Final Thoughts 1:36:36 Listener Feedback References Books: Ishiro Honda: A life in film, from Godzilla to Kurosawa Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: The Amazing Colossal Man (1957) We find a new measurement for a good B movie with the ARKOFF method, Ask a Religious Person, and determine that heart growth needs to be proportional in our discussion for the 1957 film The Amazing Colossal Man. Time 01:24 History 07:30 Plot 11:02 Talking Points 27:37 Messages 39:32 Final Thoughts 42:34 Listener Feedback References History of Skin Grafts https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1129479-overview?pa=XHhPXgwjAmQucPUHCISVKwFa83pT0lGe0I7ep9wYD4bs20s%2F8HB96f%2BaXMnhr1FlIi4V8I0XBFQjQ6e8HqQciSwhCTQq25Ki1mL6i64Z7Vg%3D Types of cells in the hearthttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcmm.12585/pdf MST3K linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwVX7yzBt7w Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Ame

Giant Monster Messages: The Black Scorpion (1957) We introduce a new segment (Ask a Religious Person (probably needs a better title)) and find out that scientists are cool in our discussion for the 1957 film, The Black Scorpion. Time 01:26 History 15:36 Plot 22:27 Talking Points 31:51 Messages 36:51 Final Thoughts 39:01 Listener Feedback References MST3K link http://www.shoutfactorytv.com/mystery-science-theater-3000/mst3k-the-black-scorpion/5632419c69702d071b603c00 Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: The Beginning of the End (1957) This was edited while Taylor was on his 3rd day of the flu, so Taylor doesn't remember what happens in this episode. Enjoy! Time   01:26 History 10:35 Plot 16:15 Talking Points 22:05 Messages 30:50 Final Thoughts 35:20 Listener Feedback References Mst3k http://www.shoutfactorytv.com/mystery-science-theater-3000/mst3k-beginning-of-the-end/53cd481b69702d27d3662400 Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: The Monster That Challenged The World (1957) We wonder how severe AWOL is and Joshua adds some sophistication in our episode for the 1957 film The Monster That Challenged The World. We also wonder if sea slugs are a real thing and Taylor has some thoughts on single motherhood.   Time 01:20 History 11:18 Plot 15:25 Talking Points 28:12 Messages 41:15 Final Thoughts 45:45 Listener Feedback References Heart Attack from fear ? http://mentalfloss.com/article/61946/it-possible-be-scared-death Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment  

Giant Monster Messages: The Giant Claw (1957) We play "Does Joshua Remember?" and Taylor stumbles through science in this episode for the 1957 film, The Giant Claw. We also discuss the possibilities that this film invented peace. Enjoy! Time 01:24 History 07:55 Plot 11:10 Talking Points 27:05 Messages 36:40 Final Thoughts 39:50 Listener Feedback References Laser and Anti-Matter Air Force Pilots and UFOs Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) Taylor ruins segues and Joshua keeps asking him questions in this episode of the 1957 film, 20 Million Miles to Earth. Why is the ocean always involved? Are any of the Major Generals good models? Those questions and many more are brought up and possibly answered in this episode where we also discuss the sin of existing. Enjoy! Time 01:25 History 08:10 Plot 13:20 Talking Points 32:57 Messages 42:35 Final Thoughts 45:20 Listener Feedback References Ray Harryhausen Podcast https://soundcloud.com/rayharryhausenfoundation/episode_15_20_million_miles_to_earth   Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment  

Top 9 Monster Deaths In this episode, Joshua and Taylor rank their top 9 monster deaths from the films they have seen so far. They also cover some honorable mentions and some non-deaths. Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

 Giant Monster Messages: Monster From Green Hell We discus cosmic rays, particles, and the electromagnetic brain fart in this episode for the 1957 film Monster from Green Hell. We find some good quotes and decide that nothing we do matters. Enjoy! Time 01:40 History 07:55 Plot 13:25 Talking Points 25:10 Messages 33:30 Final Thoughts 36:00 Listener Feedback References Computers in 1956http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/1956/ Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment

Giant Monster Messages: The Deadly Mantis (1957) We are reminded to always aim for the antennae and to take advantage of opportunities in this episode for the 1957 film The Deadly Mantis. Taylor continues to not get jokes and we go over some listener feedback. Time 01:57 History07:47 Plot13:20 Talking Points22:00 Messages31:05 Final Thoughts35:20 Listener Feedback References Mantis matinghttp://www.snopes.com/critters/wild/mantis1.asp MST3k The Deadly Mantiswww.club-mst3k.com/episodes/804-the-deadly-mantis Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Twitter Facebook Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to: Teachers everywhere Authors of the First Amendment