Giant Monster Messages

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  

Giant Monster Messages: The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) How fun is DDT? What are we worth? Should we believe in something bigger than ourselves? We are forced to see the world from a new perspective in this episode for the 1957 film The Incredible Shrinking Man. Time 01:50 History08:40 Plot13:35 Talking Points25:00 Messages39:15 Final Thoughts References DDT and Sprays Rational Fears: American Horror in the 1950s 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  

Giant Monster Messages: Kronos (1957) We discuss how normal sized dinosaurs don’t count, Greek Mythology is weird, and Joshua makes jokes that Taylor doesn't get in our episode for the 1957 film KRONOS. We question humanities consumption while also throwing in some Calvin in Hobbes, Star Trek, and have another round of "Ask a scientist".     Time: 01:22 History12:14 Plot18:35 Talking Points38:02 Messages48:45 Final Thoughts 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  

Commentary: Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) We do something a little different in this episode for the 1957 film, Attack of the Crab Monsters. It's our first commentary! We learn that we should always be afraid and to never assume someone, or something, is pregnant. We also ask if a crab communicate through metal under water and are giant crabs the Martian Manhunter in disguise? Time 00:53 Start the Movie 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

Giant Monster Messages: Rodan (1956) We question what love is and also wonder when the cycle will end in the 1956 Japanese film Rodan. We also play Questions for a Scientist, and "I like this bit". Time 01:44 History08:10 Plot13:45 Talking Points26:45 Messages38:30 Final Thoughts References A Critical History and Filmography of Toho’s Godzilla Series The Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies 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    

Giant Monster Messages: Tarantula (1955) We meet a doctor who thinks he is a pickup artist, and learn that we shouldn't drink venom in our episode for the 1955 film Tarantula. We also discuss the horrible lab practices and how life never goes as planned. Time: 01:48 History 18:06 Plot 15:25 Talking Points 26:50 Messages 35:40 Final Thoughts Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard    

Giant Monster Messages: It Came From Beneath The Sea (1955) We have painful puns, fireworks, more questions for a scientist in our episode for the 1955 film It came From Beneath The Sea. We also discuss the difference between Protagonist and a Hero, the idea of women in the 50s, and accepting changes to move forward. Time: 01:40 History 04:50 Plot 10:10 Talking Points 21:45 Messages 30:25 Final Thoughts Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard  

Top 9 Messages In this episode Joshua and Taylor rank their top 9 movies on both importance of message and how well it was delivered. Have they only watched 9 films and thus some of these probably don't deserve to be here? Of course. But if we waited for more films some of these would never be talked about again. Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere

Giant Monster Messages: Monster From The Ocean Floor (1954) Is there a monster from the ocean floor? Maybe. Is a dad dead? Yes. We discuss that, and much more in this episode for the 1955 film Monster from the Ocean Floor. We also discuss jokes that should have been edited out, the similarities of Carbon and Silicon, how making something more complex can take away its innocence, and introduce a new game "How long did nothing happen?". Time: 01:15 History 09:04 Plot 16:25 Talking Points 27:55 Messages 40:12 Final Thoughts References: Book: Human Sacrifice in Ancient Greece Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere

Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla Raids Again (1955) Is Godzilla a Wyvern? No. Is Godzilla a cat? Maybe. We discuss that, and much more in this episode for the 1956 film Godzilla, King of the Monsters! We also discover that this is the first ever 3 way fight between Godzilla, Anguirus, and a Tuna Cannery. Time: 01:40 History 06:55 Plot 13:35 Talking Points 26:23 Messages 38:02 Final Thoughts References: Book: The Big Book of Japanese Giant Monster Movies Vol 1: 1954-1980 Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere

Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla King of the Monsters (1956) We discuss the importance of perspective and power of editing in this episode for the 1956 film Godzilla, King of the Monsters! And yes, Joshua gets to talk more about human sacrifices. Time: 02:30 History 04:50 Plot 08:00 Talking Points 17:23 Messages 23:16 Final Thoughts References: Book: Godzilla on my Mind Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere    

Giant Monster Messages: Godzilla (1954) We discuss suspense, unanswered questions, choices, and real science in this episode for the 1954 film Godzilla. We also learn that Joshua is really interested in human sacrifice. Time: 01:45 History 08:35 Plot 15:40 Talking Points 30:30 Messages 53:56 Final Thoughts   References: Book: Godzilla on my Mind Contact us at: https://giantmonstermessages.com/ GiantMonsterMessages@gmail.com Main Theme and Stingers Written by Matthias Fluor https://mfluor.ch/ Art by Amanda Blanchard Special Thanks to Teachers everywhere