Giant Sized Violence: A Toku Comics Podcast
Our podcast celebrates comic books and media inspired by the genre of Tokusatsu! We dive into titles like UltraMega, the Massive-Verse books from Image Comics, and the Power Rangers comics from Boom Studios! We also host interviews featuring the creators behind these works, and spotlight exciting new projects that are perfect for fans that grew up loving giant monsters and transforming superheroes!
Fri, December 06, 2024
Shawn Pryor: Kaiju Unleased & Toku Tangents
This week we're joined by Shawn Pryor (Kentucky Kaiju The Gamer) to discuss his recently released book, Kaiju Unleashed! The book is a comprehensive guide to giant monsters in film, television, comic books, videogames, and elsewhere, and we manage to cover just about all of it! We reminisce on childhood memories of Power Rangers, Ultra Seven, and Godzilla films, and connect over our shared childhood frustrations with the Ultraman SNES games. Kaiju Unleashed is available now and it could be the perfect gift for the Toku fan in your life! https://www.amazon.com/Kaiju-Unleashed-Illustrated-Strange-Beasts/dp/0760392897
Bonus · Thu, November 21, 2024
Hey, can we talk for a second?
Hey folks, it's been a minute since my last episode, and I wanted to share a few updates. I've been dealing with a flooded studio, the difficulties of starting a business as a convention vendor, and then there's the recently elected existential threat facing the trans community... I have a few thoughts I'd like to share, and I want to set expectations regarding the status of both my shows and our release schedule going forward. This episode isn't all doom and gloom though. I'm a firm believer that our reality is constructed by the stories we tell ourselves and each other. So in a situation like this, I think it's time we tell a better one. I'm just one trans gal with a couple podcasts, but the one thing I can give to you all is a story. A story about how we face these next 4 years together, and come out stronger regardless of what's thrown at us. Be safe out there friends, and thank you for listening. Music Credits for Today's Episode: Our intro song, "Push" and our outro, "Fine," are both by the incredibly talented Rockstar & Elise, you can check out both songs on their EP "The Future" on BandCamp and other platforms: https://rockstarelise.bandcamp.com/album/the-future-ep Their Website: RockstarElise.com The song used during out story is "Survive" by Lane 8 feat. Channy Leaneagh (Sultan + Shepard Remix): https://youtu.be/HbR6yWxjS8g?si=J2rlqXEgKBBQSH4G
Fri, September 20, 2024
It's Morphin' Time: Episode of the Year Edition
In celebration of winning "Episode of the Year" and "Best Production" at the Iowa Podcast Awards, we're re-releasing one of the most unique and psychedelic podcasts we've ever made, It's Morphin' Time ! This was Tomi's coming-out episode that was originally published on the Giant Sized Violence feed back in February of 2023, which we're excited to share in both podcast feeds! The updated version of the episode includes a new intro and outro, and some exciting updates about recent and upcoming projects that we'd love our listeners to get involved with! Original Description: In this deeply personal episode, we'll be covering highlights of the last year, commemorating the heroes we lost, and walk through Tomi's experience of finding their voice through heroes like the Power Rangers. Along the way, they recount their story of their own psychedelic experience that led to a life-changing realization. For the first time in our show's history, we also incorporate music to accompany the story! Join us for a journey through loss, transformation, and self-discovery. It's Morphin' Time! Music Used: You’re an Ace Kid By DEMONDICE you're an ace, kid- DEMONDICE Enchantment By Nora En Pure Nora En Pure - Enchantment The Greatest Pac-Man Victory in History By Aesop Rock The Greatest Pac-Man Victory In History The Starting Line By Neil Cicierega Neil Cicierega - The Starting Line Clouds By Sunny and Gabe https://youtu.be/Dlv4Uh3zxw8?si=eBZlXelX78HJMeoW Welcome to the Internet By Bo Burnham (aixva remix) Bo Burnham - Welcome to the Internet (aixva remix) All Eyes on Me (OriginTori remix) By Bo Burnham https://on.soundcloud.com/neWVC3kBXD5Jz34K6 Space Monkey Mafia By Neil Cicierega Neil Cicierega - Space Monkey Mafia Still Here By Girl Talk Here's the Thing AhHa By Nate Ruess https://youtu.be/daaQkKU7AGw?si=ooYWa7s_QXPaOAWw Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Original Theme)By Ron Wasserman Mighty Morphin Power R
Bonus · Tue, September 17, 2024
Transformers 4x40th Anniversary Special
In honor of Transformers Day, we're publicly releasing our Patreon exclusive Transformers 4x40th Anniversary Special! We did a deep dive into the Transformers franchise! To celebrate the series' 40th Anniversary (and the theatrical re-release of the first 4 episodes of the original cartoon) we'll be looking into the first 4 installments of 4 different incarnations of the robots we all know and love! This week's coverage includes: Transformers G1 (1984): Episodes 1 - 4 Marvel's Transformers: Issues #1 - 4 Transformers: Animated (2007): Episodes 1 - 4 Skybound's Transformers: Issues #1 - 4
Tue, July 30, 2024
Big News: Our First Comic, Our First Live Panel, and More!
Big news and big changes incoming! My first comic, When We Transform, launches on Kickstarter this Thursday, August 1st! Sign up to get notified at launch by going to WhenWeTransform.com or by visiting our pre-launch page on Kickstarter! If you're a fan of the comics we cover on either of our podcasts, you're going to love this book! I'm also hosting my first ever live panel at FlameCon in New York City on August 17th! Come see "Transcending Comics: A Trans & Non-Binary Comic Creators Q&A" featuring panelists like Maia Kobabe, Jay Edidin, Kim Wang, Dan Falco, and Ben Kahn! Also, be on the lookout for our upcoming Patreon for Keymaster Collective, our parent company encompassing Transcending Comics, When We Transform, Giant Sized Violence, and our other ongoing creative projects and collaborations!
S2 E14 · Tue, July 23, 2024
Kaijumax (feat. Sarah Kennedy)
This week, we're joined by writer and tabletop game designer Sarah Kennedy to talk about one of our favorite comics, Kaijumax by Zander Cannon! Kaijumax is a highly acclaimed kaiju-prison drama comic, unlike anything we've seen before. It's chock full of fun Tokusatsu references, and plays with the tropes of both prison dramas and monster movies in ways we never would have imagined. Our guest, Sarah Kennedy, has worked on over 70 tabletop games, including Sentai & Sensibility, RPGs for Power Rangers, GI Joe, and Star Trek, as well as Werewolf the Apocalypse. She also has a Tokusatsu inspired comic of her own that she's working on that we can't wait to see come to life!
S2 E13 · Tue, May 07, 2024
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day - Transformers, Monster High, Gatchaman, Asterix and More!
To celebrate Free Comic book Day 2024, we're doing a special cross-posted episode of Transcending Comics and Giant Sized Violence. Eri and Tomi go back and forth discussing their free comic picks, and have a quick discussion on a great graphic novel find, Princess Knight by Osamu Tezuka (to be covered in a future episode of Transcending Comics). Eri's Picks: Monster High Mad Magazine: FCBD 2024 Special Edition Unico: The Awakening Tomi's Picks: Gatchaman #0 UltraDuck Energon Universe Special
S2 E12 · Sun, April 14, 2024
Indie Toku-Comics Roundup: James Santana
This week, Giant Sized Violence is joined by James Santana, writer of the ongoing Kickstarter comic, World of Nebulon, and cohost of the Android's Amazing Podcast! James is here to tell us a bit about the upcoming book, as well as his other comics work on titles like Super Group and the Unknown Heroes anthologies. He's also starting a comics studio, Toku USA, dedicated to tokusatsu-inspired indie-comics, which will likely be of interest to listeners of this show! You can back his book, World of Nebulon, right now on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1935627238/world-of-nebulon-preview-book/rewards?ref=discovery_location
S2 E11 · Tue, March 05, 2024
Brian Buccellato on Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong, Midlife, Injustice, and more!
Today on our show we welcome Brian Buccellato, the prolific comics writer and colorist currently writing books like Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong, Midlife (Or How to Hero at Fifty), and No/One! We dive into his creative process and his origins in the comic book industry, as well as the lessons he learned on previous books like Flash and Injustice. Join us as we explore Brian's debut in the world of Tokusatsu comics, and his incredible ongoing independent books!
S2 E10 · Tue, February 06, 2024
Mat Groom on Inferno Girl Red, Ultraman, and Ranger Danger
This week we're joined by one of my favorite podcasters and comic writers, Mat Groom! We discuss his experience going from talking about the Power Rangers on Ranger Danger to actually writing them on Mighty Morphin! We also get into his journey of becoming a comic writer, with books like Inferno Girl Red, Self Made, and Ultraman, and what his writing process has looked like for each of those titles. This was one of our most fun episodes yet, and one you won't want to miss!
S2 E10 · Mon, January 22, 2024
Taylor Swift is Sub-Zero? How Cats and Mortal Kombat are the Same Movie!
In celebration of Cats (2019) being added to Netflix's catalog, we recorded what's likely our most ridiculous episode yet. We're joined by Rob Merritt to discuss Tomi's long running theory that Cats and Mortal Kombat (2021) are nearly identical films in their story, premise, and plot structure. Will Rob be convinced? Will you? Hard to say. But if this is your first episode of Giant Sized Violence, I promise it's not always like this...
S2 E9 · Thu, January 18, 2024
Matt Hotson on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return
This week we're joined Matt Hotson, co-writer of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return (alongside original Pink Ranger, Amy Jo Johnson), and First Assistant Director on shows like Titans, V-Wars, and Odd Squad. Matt's a long time comics fan and first time comics writer. We get into the challenges of switching mediums from TV to comics, the origins of Amy and Matt's pitch for the book, and highlights from his time on Titans. Be on the lookout for MMPR: The Return #1, coming to comic shops in February 2024!
S2 E8 · Tue, January 16, 2024
Ranger Academy's Maria Ingrande Mora
We're joined by Maria Ingrande Mora (Fragile Remedy, The Immeasurable Depth of You) to discuss their comic writing debut with Ranger Academy! Maria tells us about making the leap from writing YA novels to the world of comics, and the challenges that come with switching mediums. We also learn a bit about their love of fan fiction and transformative works, as well as their history with the Power Rangers franchise.
S2 E7 · Tue, November 14, 2023
Gabbing about Gamera with TMNT's Sophie Campbell!
We're joined by Sophie Campbell, current writer of IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics, to discuss her love of yet another giant turtle, Gamera! She also shares a bit about the creation of her own kaiju figure/comic, Redbite!
S2 E6 · Tue, October 24, 2023
Exploring Tokusatsu: Gridman
Tomi and Nate talk at length about the entire Gridman franchise as we return to our "Exploring Tokusatsu" series. We're covering Hyper Agent Gridman, Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad, SSSS Gridman, and SSSS Dynazenon all in this one oversized episode! To check out the first 2 mini-comics of our upcoming series, When We Transform, find them on my Substack at https://open.substack.com/pub/tomitrembath/p/dear-david?r=2lkq59&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web and https://open.substack.com/pub/tomitrembath/p/dear-mom?r=2lkq59&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web.
S2 E5 · Mon, September 25, 2023
Shin Kamen Rider - 2023's Best Superhero Film?
Tomi and Eri share their thoughts on Shin Kamen Rider, and why this movie far exceeded their expectations.
Fri, August 04, 2023
Transcending Comics: LSBN with Writer Emma Jayne
This week, we're talking about the new indie queer mech romance, LSBN, with its author, Emma Jayne! This episode is something of a backdoor pilot for my other podcast, Transcending Comics! Find the new show at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TranscendingComics Twitter: @TranscendComics https://twitter.com/TranscendComics Email: transcendingcomics@gmail.com Our intro song, Disco, and outro song, Gock 6, are both by Ingrid Lillskau. Check out more of Ingrid's music at https://soundcloud.com/ingrid-lillskau Our Into for Giant Sized Violence is You're an Ace Kid by DEMONDICE.
S2 E4 · Sat, July 29, 2023
"This Ain't No Manga for Kids" - The Kamen Rider Manga with Nathan Marchand of the Henshin Men
This was recorded as a crossover episode for the Henshin Men podcast, which Nathan is graciously letting me post to the GSV feed as well. We cover the entirety of Shotaro Ishinomori's 1971 original manga, Kamen Rider. Join us as we take a look at the strange and exciting origins of one of the most influential superheroes of all time! Find us at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GiantSizedViolence Twitter: @UltraMegaCast https://twitter.com/UltraMegaCast Email: giantsizedviolence@gmail.com
S2 E3 · Fri, July 07, 2023
Rathraq on Titan: Reading Rumble with Charlotte Fierro!
This week on Giant Sized Violence, we're joined by Charlotte Fierro of My Marvelous Year and Extra Issues as we review Rumble from Image Comics! Join us as we take a look at James Harren and Dave Stewarts' creator owned precursor to UltraMega, written by John Arcudi with later issues drawn by Dave Rubin.
S2 E2 · Tue, March 28, 2023
Too Much Pink Energy: Melissa Flores and Meghan Camarena on Radiant Pink, Power Rangers, and Dead Lucky!
If too much pink energy is dangerous, then this is our riskiest episode yet! We're joined by writer/producer Melissa Flores (@Misty_Flores) and writer/voice actress/Amazing Race contestant Meghan Camarena (@Strawburry17) to chat about their co-written Massive-Verse title, Radiant Pink! We also discuss all things Power Rangers, Women of Marvel, zombie survival and more!
S2 E1 · Sat, February 18, 2023
It's Morphin' Time: On Losing Your Heroes and Trans-forming Yourself Through Power Rangers
In this deeply personal episode, we'll be covering highlights of the last year, commemorating the heroes we lost, and walk through Tomi's experience of finding their voice through heroes like the Power Rangers. Along the way, they recount their story of their own psychedelic experience that led to a life-changing realization. For the first time in our show's history, we also incorporate music to accompany the story! Join us for a journey through loss, transformation, and self-discovery. It's Morphin' Time! You’re an Ace Kid By DEMONDICE you're an ace, kid- DEMONDICE Enchantment By Nora En Pure Nora En Pure - Enchantment The Greatest Pac-Man Victory in History By Aesop Rock The Greatest Pac-Man Victory In History The Starting Line By Neil Cicierega Neil Cicierega - The Starting Line Clouds By Sunny and Gabe https://youtu.be/Dlv4Uh3zxw8?si=eBZlXelX78HJMeoW Welcome to the Internet By Bo Burnham (aixva remix) Bo Burnham - Welcome to the Internet (aixva remix) All Eyes on Me (OriginTori remix) By Bo Burnham https://on.soundcloud.com/neWVC3kBXD5Jz34K6 Space Monkey Mafia By Neil Cicierega Neil Cicierega - Space Monkey Mafia Still Here By Girl Talk Here's the Thing AhHa By Nate Ruess https://youtu.be/daaQkKU7AGw?si=ooYWa7s_QXPaOAWw Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Original Theme)By Ron Wasserman Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Full Theme Song Megazord (feat. ProbCause & Chrishira Perrier) By GRiZ MEGAZORD - GRiZ (feat. ProbCause & Chrishira Perrier) (Official Visualizer) Legend of the Power Saurus By Victorius Legend of the Power Saurus We Need a Hero (Piano Version)By Ron Wasserman Ron Wasserman - We Need a Hero (Piano Version) Bluish By Animal Collective Animal Collective - Bluish (Official Video) <p
S1 E10 · Tue, November 15, 2022
Kamen Rider Black Sun Eps. 1-3 Featuring Nathan Marchand of the Henshin Men
Following Tomi’s appearance on the Henshin Men’s Kamen Rider Black episode last month, Henshin Host Nathan Marchand joins us here to discuss Amazon’s dark remake of the classic series with Kamen Rider Black Sun. The franchise has never before been this brutally violent, or had such hard hitting political themes, and we’re here for all of it! We of course have a lot to say about this drastically dark reimagining of a tokusatsu classic, so join us as we unpack the first 3 episodes of a Kamen Rider series unlike anything we’ve seen before from Japan’s greatest hero!
S1 E9 · Thu, October 20, 2022
Brandon Easton on Kamen Rider: Zero One, Transformers, and more!
Brandon Easton, writer of the upcoming Kamen Rider: Zero One comic, as well Transformers: War for Cybertron, Overwatch 2, and Iyanu: Child of Wonder joins us to discuss his extensive work in comics as well as his love of Kamen Rider. We of course couldn't miss the opportunity to pick his brain on everything from Star Trek, to unadapted Transformers anime, and even Hamilton gets a mention! Be on the lookout for Kamen Rider: Zero One #1 from Titan Comics this November, and follow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonEaston
S1 E8 · Fri, September 02, 2022
A Power Trip through Power Rangers: Unauthorized (Power/Rangers)
This week we welcome Nathan from the Henshin Men back to the show, along with his cohost, Michael, from the Power Trip podcast. Join us as we take a look at the most notorious Power Rangers fan film - Power Rangers: Unauthorized (aka Power/Rangers). Check out Nathan and Michael on The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers Franchise https://open.spotify.com/show/5BywCLIJtw5n5rHZuBmJi3?si=33924e9e3e8945ef
S1 E7 · Fri, July 08, 2022
Discussing Dead Lucky with Melissa Flores
Giant Sized Violence is back with our most exciting episode yet! We're taking a look at the next major toku-inspired book from Image Comics, Dead Lucky! Joining us to discuss the book is none other than the author herself, Melissa Flores! We talk at length not only about her upcoming comic, but also her 10 years as a producer on Power Rangers, as well as her work on other shows like Glitter Force and The Unleashed. Dead Lucky tells the story of Bibi, a queer, mixed race, veteran struggling with PTSD who uses her super powers and a giant robot to fight tech-bros and criminals in a dystopian San Francisco. The book takes place in the Massive-Verse alongside other Image favorites like Radiant Black and Rogue Sun, and features yet another one-of-a-kind hero and incredible stylized art! Dead Lucky will be hitting shelves August 3rd, the cut-off for pre-orders is July 11th. Trust us when we say this is a book you won't want to miss!
S1 E4 · Fri, March 18, 2022
Ultra Mega #4
In our first ever Ultra-sized crossover episode, we welcome to the show Nate (no, a different Nate this time) from the Henshin Men Podcast to cover the final issue of UltraMega's first arc! Join us as we get lost in several toku-tangents exploring the countless references and similarities to Power Rangers and classic Ultraman found in this climactic final issue!
Bonus · Tue, February 01, 2022
Mechanical Violator Hakaider - Exploring Tokusatsu
What happens when you mix Terminator, Robocop, Mad Max, and Power Rangers and add a dash of religious imagery and satanic themes? Mechanical Violator Hakaider is what happens. Grant and Grant are back this week to discuss the ultimate B-movie for UltraMega fans, and to be honest we're still a little surprised this movie exists.
S1 E3 · Fri, November 12, 2021
UltraMega #3
Grant and Nate are together again to discuss the third issue of UltraMega! Join us as we take a look into what might be the best issue of the series so far and discuss how this book plays with the tropes in the genre! Music Used: Intro & Outro: You're An Ace Kid - DEMONDICE
Bonus · Thu, September 09, 2021
Exploring the Genre: What is Kamen Rider?
Grant and Grant do a deep dive into the history of one of Japan's favorite superheroes: Kamen Rider! Join us as we discuss the history of the hero that established many of the tropes we've come to love in the genre of Tokusatsu, and why fans of UltraMega should check out this beloved long-running series. If you've ever wondered what happens when you mix Batman, Doctor Who, and the Power Rangers, then we've found the hero for you!
S1 E2 · Tue, July 20, 2021
UltraMega #2
This week Grant is joined by Nate, cohost of the Comically Confused Podcast, to discuss the second issue of UltraMega. Join us as we do a deep dive into the characters, world, and references we'll be following for the rest of the series so far! Music Used: Intro & Outro: You're An Ace Kid - DEMONDICE Background Music: Kamen Rider Black Opening Guitar Cover - AlfarAway Music
S1 E1 · Fri, June 25, 2021
UltraMega #1
Hosts Grant and Grant kick off the podcast by covering the first issue of UltraMega by James Harren and Dave Stewart! Join us as we geek out over the best single issue of a comic book we’ve read in years and pick apart everything that makes this series so great!
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