We can dig you a hole, deep in the ground, bury your soul, down in Dragontown! In this utterly damned episode of Earth Destruction Directive, we are taking at look at the 2015 comics miniseries from IDW, Godzilla in Hell! How did the King of the Monsters find himself facing eternal torment in the underworld? Will he be able to escape to terrorize the Earth again? Answers may or may not be forthcoming in the pages of these comics! Plus news and listener feedback, all on this fiery installment of Earth Destruction Directive!Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

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Earth Destruction Directive 86 - "...Another Region of Hell!"

 One Will Fall! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it is finally time for Godzilla vs Kong! In a world where the Alpha Predator is the ruler of the monstrous class, there can only be one Top Guy! But what happens where two Alphas are brought into conflict with one another? What do you think is going to happen?! Check out this episode to hear Luke's thoughts from before and after seeing the biggest daikaiju event of the year, along with non-spoilery thoughts from his brother Jason of the Bots, Bugs, and Babes podcast! NOTE: This episode has spoilers, but they are all in the back half of the episode, and I make a note before I start the spoiler section. So if avoiding spoilers you are safe to listen to the first 2/3rds or so of the episode.Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive Gaiden 25 - Godzilla vs Kong

"You're a monster!" That's okay, everybody's a monster here on Earth Destruction Directive! It's the final stop on the road to Godzilla vs Kong, as Luke (along once again with his brother Jason) take a look at 2019's Godzilla: King of the Monsters! When an ancient alien Apex Predator (AKA a monster heel) is awakened, the entire balanace of the Earth is thrown out of whack! It's up to the Earth's true Alpha Godzilla to reclaim his place as the Top Guy! Unfortunately, humanity is caught in the middle! It all hit the fan here in the third entry in the Monsterverse, so download and listen to THE kaiju showdown of 2019 as we get ready for THE kaiju showdown of 2021! Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive 92 - "Long Live The King!"

All hail the King! This time out on Earth Destruction Directive, we are back on the Road to Godzilla Vs Kong once again, with the second entry in the Monsterverse, Kong: Skull Island! When a Monarch scientific team, and a US Army escort, land on a mysterious island in the south Pacific, what seems like a milk run turns into a desperate bid for surival! And above all of the insane flora and fauna stands: Kong! To revisit this picturesque Hell, once again I am joined by my brother and longtime Kong fan Jason Jaconetti! So buckle up, hold onto your butts, and be careful not to fly too close to the sun on this episode of Earth Destruction Directive! Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive 91 - "Monsters Are Real!"

Finally, we are on the Road To Godzilla vs Kong! And it is always best to start a journey at the beginning, so we are back in 2014 to take a look at the first film in the Monsterverse franchise, Godilla 2014! When bizarre giant creatures from the primordeal past wake up in the modern day, the "alpha predator" Godzilla rises to restore the balance of nature! Will humanity survive this clash? This road is too big to travel alone, so I am joined with my brother Jason (host of Bots, Bugs, and Babes) this episode. So download, listen, and let's hit the road! Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive 90 - "Let Them Fight!"

It's a whole new world out there! On this completely independent episode of Earth Destruction Directive, we are taking a look at the first two issues of Stomped, an indy giant monster comic book series from creator Ross Radke! After kaiju appeared on Earth more than a decade ago, humanity has been unable to truly challenge the beasts for dominance. Into this world we meet hybrid apes, a disgruntled weapons developer, and a young woman who is more than she seems! Intrigued? Download and be enlightened! Plus news and your feedback, all on this episode of Earth Destruction Directive! You can pick up Stomped at: https://gumroad.com/rossradke! You can find creator Ross Radke on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/RtRadke! Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive 89 - "It's The New Wild West!"

He's making a list, checking it twice, Poisandra's gonna steal the computer to see who's naughty or nice... Dino Charge is Comin' to Town! Yes, it seems that we have even more Power Rangers Christmas specials to take a look at. This time out we are getting prehistoric with Power Rangers Dino Charge "Race To Rescue Christmas." When Evil Space Alien Poisandra and her crew steal Santa Claus's Naughty/Nice computer (just roll with it), it's up to the Dino Charge Rangers to save Christmas for the entire planet! So get yourself a steaming hot mug of your favorite festive beverage, and let the Energem lights wash over you in yet another Christmas Miracle! ("Christmas Miracle" and all related concepts are copyright and trademark DiMonzo Corp or Milan, Italy, all rights reserved.)Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive Gaiden 24 - Naughty or Nice?!

"He's stupid, but at the same time cunning." This time out on Earth Destruction Directive, we are taking a look at the film which gave this show its name! More notorious for the behind camera story than the one we got on-screen, it's Godzilla vs Gigan, AKA Earth Destruction Directive: Gojira tai Gaigan! When alien cockroaches choose Earth as their new home, they have a plan to deal with the Earth's monters... building a theme park? Luckily our heroes -- a struggling artist, his black belt girlfriend, a young girl, and her hippie friend -- are here to save the day! ... Oh boy. Luckily, I can think of no better cohost to take a look at this film than Nathan Marchand, curator of the Monster Island Film Vault! So let's ride to the top of Godzilla Tower and play the control tapes, download, and enjoy! Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive 88 -- "You Cheeky Pig!"

"Listen, letting a monster fight with bombs in it is dangerous!" True words, and advice to live by here on Earth Destruction Directive! This time out we have a pair of classic episodes of Ultraman, and a whole bevy of Ultra Kaiju to go along with them! Up first is the undersea monster Gubila, out to ruin the debut of the eponymous Undersea Science Center! Then, when the mysterious comet Tsuifon crosses by Earth, the monsters Guigass, Dorako, and Red King all go a little crazy! Good thing the Science Patrol and Ultraman are on the case! Plus news, notes, and listener feedback on this monstrous episode of Earth Destruction Directive! Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive 87 - "Have Faith In Japan's Science!"

Let's get Super! On this era-ending episode of Earth Destruction Directive, we are taking a look at the final Gamera film of the Showa period, Gamera: Super Monster! The space pirate Zanon and his totally not a Star Destroyer space ship are out to invade Earth! And he is not afraid to use an army of monsters to do it! But Earth has its own defenders: the heroic Spacewomen and the titanic turtle Gamera! Plus a little kid eager to see Gamera burn his enemies to death (not a joke). All in all, it's enough stock footage to made Ed Wood blush! Plus news, updates, and listener feedback! All on this episode of Earth Destruction Directive!Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive 85 - "This Is Strange..."

Man has no longer master of the Earth - the era of the Super Monster has arrived! On this coin-operated episode of Earth Destruction Directive, we are taking a look at the classic arcade monster wrestling smash up, King Of The Monsters! In the far-flung future of 1996, an army of giant monsters appears in Japan, and the only way they can determine who is the greatest is by piledriving, atomic dropping, and dropkicking each other through beloved national landmarks! So select your monster, and get in the ring, err, the city limits! Plus news and your emails on this episode of Earth Destruction Directive! Let's get ready to crumble!Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive 84 - Only The Monsters Will Survive!

Give Back The Sun! On this boldly ecological episode of Earth Destruction Directive, we are looking at, appropriately, the most boldly ecological daikaiju film ever, Godzilla vs Hedorah! When the sickening pools of greasy sludge and industrial waste come to life as the seemingly unstoppable monster Hedorah, will even the might of Godzilla be enough to stop him? You'll have to listen to find out, because this movie goes in all sorts of new directions for the series. Joining me on this "silly kids movie" featuring "bodies piling up in the streets" is none other than my brother Jason Jaconetti (host of Bots, Bugs, and Babes: The B-Movie Podcast)! Time is running out! Download and listen now before it is too late!Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive 83 - Save The Earth... Or Else!

Come one, come all! This time on Earth Destruction Directive, Luke needs to get caght up on Listener Feedback! So that means that we get to dip into the Monstrous Mailbag! All of your questions answered! All your criticisms received! Secrets of the pyramids revealed! (Okay, maybe not the last one!) Download and enjoy! Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive Gaiden 23 - Monstrous Mailbag!

"The soil of your home, the Earth. In this episode of Earth Destruction Directive, we continue our look at the original Ultraman! In "My Home is Earth," the monster Jamila seems hell-bent on destroying the International Peace Conference! But what is the dark secret which this mysterious monster hides? For this standout episode I am joined by fellow Ultra Fan Professor Alan, as this one is too deep to tackle on my own! You wouldn't think that kids show from 1966 would raise the questions that this episode does, but you'll have to download it yourself to find out! Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive 82 - Monster... Or Man?

For great vengeance! This time out on Earth Destruction Directive, we are checking in on the most famous chanbara/daikaiju series ever, Daijamin! For the third time, the great god Majin is awoken from his slumber, and for the third time no one and nothing (not even lousy Skype latency!) can stand in his way! But for the first time, our leads are a bunch of kids! Huh?! To help make sense of all this, I am joined by my brother Jason Jaconetti! So please download, listen, and for the love of Hashut stay off of Majin's Mountain!Feedback for this show can be sent to: earthdestructiondirective@yahoo.comEarth Destruction Directive can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/earthdestruction.directive  Please rate and review the show on iTunes! You can follow Luke on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ljacone and "add" him on Google+! Two True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! THANK YOU for listening to Earth Destruction Directive, part of the Two True Freaks Podcast Network... and KEEP 'EM STOMPING!!

Earth Destruction Directive 81 - 6 Flags Over Majin Mountain

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 -- from Godzilla, Rodan, and King Ghidorah all the way down to Gappa and Yonggary, and everyone in between! Plus giant heroes like Ultraman and Super Robots like the Shogun Warriors! This is Earth Destruction Directive -- let's get stomping! The show's logo was created by Eisner Award nominated artist Joey Weiser! Besides being a heck of a good artist, Joey is also a fellow giant monster fan!  You can check out all of his stuff, including the fantastic AA OGN series Mermin -- at his website, http://tragic-planet.com! Be sure to check out the Earth Destruction Directive Amazon List!  You can find just about all of the movies and comics discussed on the show there in one easy location!  Just click here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/UCEVDEU5NLT6/ref=cm_wl_huc_view "Even with radioactivity as a mere gimmick, American movie monsters can be seen as some kind of reaction to the bomb. In a Japanese context, the monster is less a reaction to the bomb than a symbol of the bomb." David Kalat, A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series.

Earth Destruction Directive 86 - "...Another Region of Hell!...