The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers Franchise

To celebrate the 29th anniversary of Power Rangers, Michael Hamilton (Kaiju Weekly, The Kaiju Groupie Podcast) and Nathan Marchand (The Monster Island Film Vault, Henshin Men) embark on a journey through every season of the famous morphenomenal franchise.

Lightning Round #19: An Interview with James Santana, Founder of TokUSA Studios, on The World of Nebulon (abridged)

In this excerpt from a Patreon-exclusive livestream for his other podcast, The Monster Island Film Vault, Nathan interviews James Santana, a comic nerd and tokusatsu fan who combined his passions by starting his own comic book label, TokUSA Studios. His goal is to bridge the gap between tokusatsu/manga fans and comic readers by offering them books inspired by the likes of Super Sentai and Ultraman, among others. He's currently spearheading a Kickstarter for The World of Nebulon, a preview book showcasing several of the characters and titles in the works at the studio. Support his project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1935627238/world-of-nebulon-preview-book?ref=discovery.  Join MIFV MAX on Patreon to see the full video version: https://tinyurl.com/MIFV-MAX-30-Patreon. ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on X/Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also used “Galaxy Quest (Instrumental)” by HeavenWraith. All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

04-22
01:53:22

The World of Nebulon - A Tokusatsu-Inspired Comic Now on Kickstarter!

This Preview Book will allow you to take a look into, "The Nebuverse," a world of Tokusatsu heroes & villains. Behind the scenes, Hunter van Lierop & James Santana have been working with their amazing team of Gaspar Flores & CJ Billotto to create a universe inspired by some of their favorite franchises and genres. Go to Kickstarter to support this new indie comic from TokUSA!

04-12
00:59

Episode 41: “What a Long, Strange (Power) Trip It’s Been” | Franchise Overview & 30 Best Power Ranger Characters

All good things must come to an end…including The Power Trip. After recording nearly one week of audio over almost 60 uploads, Michael and Nathan complete their journey through the Power Ranger franchise in this finale livestream recorded before the members of the show’s official Facebook group, Power Ranger Legacy. They reflect on the franchise, what the podcast has meant to them, their 30 favorite PR characters, and what the future of the podcast (and their related endeavors) will look like. They also read some listener feedback and get some visits from strange “friends”…including Nathan’s roommate. May the Power protect you…always. Featuring Daniel DiManna as Ninjor (and/or Ninjaman?). ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on X/Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also used “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (Epic Trailer Version)” by Alala (L'Orchestra Cinématique). All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

02-20
03:04:29

Episode 39: “Monkey Man and Bastard Must Get Along!” | Denji Sentai Megaranger | Ft. Kaiju Kim

The Queen of the Fabulous Empire, YouTuber extraordinaire, Kaiju Kim, returns to help the boys discuss the Sentai that became her favorite Power Rangers season: Denji Sentai Megaranger. What’s ironic is this Sentai feels more like a classic PR season while its counterpart, Power Rangers in Space, feels more like a Sentai. But is it fair to compare these shows when PRIS has the advantages of legacy and finality while Megaranger is just another Sentai? Can the #BlueWigsAndBlackLeather finally break Sentai’s streak in the “Who did it better?” debate for Nathan? All this plus a thematic discussion of priorities and a “Toku Topic” on why the Japanese love technology in the latest Power Trip! (Also, take a shot every time Kim cancels Michael!) Support “Erika” in Kickstarter! This episode was edited by Kim Lacanilao (with Nathan Marchand). Hire her at Nuclear Lizard Media. ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied. The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

09-29
03:10:09

Episode 38: “Let’s Send That Dinobot Packing!” | Himitsu Sentai Gorenger Manga by Shotaro Ishinomori | Seven Seas Entertainment

Today’s episode is a weird one. It’s The Power Trip’s first solo episode, with Nathan doing more comic book coverage…except it’s a manga…about the first Super Sentai…so it’s only peripherally related to Power Rangers. Anyway, thanks to Seven Seas Entertainment (who also translated and published the original Kamen Rider manga), Americans can now experience Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, which was created in 1975 by the Jack Kirby of manga, Shotaro Ishinomori. But if you read this graphic novel, be prepared for it to feel more like James Bond than Power Rangers. All the tropes aren’t quite there, but it definitely feels like the prototype for both the Sentai and Ranger legacies. Plus, there’s a giant robot brontosaurus and a cameo by Robbie the Robot. ‘Nuff said! ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. We also used “Kuro No Kikoushi” by Hirokazu Umeda (as x10). All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied. The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

09-27
56:18

Episode 37 – “You Aren’t Allowed to Like Turbo Without My Permission!” | Gekisou Sentai Carranger | Ft. Drew Dodgen of The Cel Cast

Save the “Earsh”! Michael and Nathan risk their friendship returning to a controversial subject—Power Rangers Turbo—which is why they brought on Drew Dodgen of The Cel Cast to moderate. Today they discuss Turbo’s source material, Gekisou Sentai Carranger, a parody Sentai that lovingly mocks the franchise. To say most of the humor was lost in translation would be an understatement. Not that American kids would understand most of it, anyway, because it’s weird. But that’s the charm…even if it borders on late-night cable levels of raunchiness. While Michael remains a simp for a certain “toxic prima donna,” Nathan may have found a new waifu to rival Astronema in this Sentai’s main villainess. In other words, if you’re the rare breed who likes Turbo, steel thyself for four hours of praise for Carranger at its expense! ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. We also used “Kuro No Kikoushi” by Hirokazu Umeda (as x10). All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

09-16
04:07:46

Lightning Round #18: Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (IDW/Boom Studios)

Happy (belated) Power Ranger Day, Listeners with Attitude! To celebrate, Nathan held a colossal crossover of content creators for an equally colossal comic crossover: IDW/BOOM Studios’ Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers! He’s joined by Daniel DiManna (Godzilla Novelization Project), Rob Buck (The Power Chamber podcast), Ryan “The Omni Viewer” Collins (and his sidekick, Snazzy Chapeau), Elijah Thomas of Kaiju Conversation (who finally completes his “Infinity Gauntlet” of Nathan and Michael’s podcasts), and our “Sixth Ranger,” Jack “GMan” Hudgens, who appears later on. They unpack everything in this comic despite Nathan’s inability to use Streamyard. The meat of the conversation comes when they discuss the ending, which Nathan felt could’ve been better, but Omni Viewer argues it’s a metaphor. Prepare for a celebration of tokusatsu nostalgia! Watch the original livestream! ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. We also used “Kuro No Kikoushi” by Hirokazu Umeda (as x10). All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

09-06
02:48:39

Episode 36: “The Peanut Butter and Chocolate of Badness” | Power Rangers Turbo vs. Beetleborgs Metallix (Acclaim Comics)

In this episode, Michael and Nate discuss arguably one of the weirdest entries in Ranger history—a crossover of Divatoxic proportions—Power Rangers Turbo vs. Beetleborgs Metallix, a comic published in 1997 by Acclaim (now Valiant) Comics. It was one of three Turbo stories published in the short-lived Saban Powerhouse magazine. After Nathan gives Michael a crash course in the history of Big Bad Beetleborgs and Valiant Comics, your hosts do talk about Turbo—and are frequently interrupted by Beetleborg villain Nukus! Oh, and the chat. (This was a livestream, after all). Watch the full video version here on our YouTube channel. ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. We also used “Kuro No Kikoushi” by Hirokazu Umeda (as x10). All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied. Additional music: “Power Rangers Turbo” by Niall Stenson and “Big Bad Beetleborgs Theme” from Saban Entertainment.   The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

07-24
01:18:04

Episode 35 - ”Mechanical Kissing Cousins” (Chouriki Sentai Ohranger)

We’re back, baby! After a brief hiatus thanks to Once & Always,Michael and Nathan resume their Super Sentai coverage with Chouriki Sentai Ohranger. This was the basis for Power Rangers Zeo, but it’s quite different. It even has shades of Ultraman with its military team battling evil robots. Speaking of which, the “Machine Empire” in this is like watching Game of Thrones except it’s tokusatsu. It’s just too bad the show ends up being bipolar tonally thanks to real-life tragedies. What were those? Listen and find out! ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. We also used “Kuro No Kikoushi” by Hirokazu Umeda (as x10). All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

06-20
04:30:20

Tokusatsu 101 (JAFAX 2023 Panel)

Nathan Marchand gives you a crash course on the tokusatsu medium! This was recorded at JAFAX (Japanese Animation, Film, and Art Expo) June 9-11, 2023. This is also premiering on The Monster Island Film Vault YouTube channel, and the audio will be shared on the MIFV podcast feed. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/zvh09FrXqLM. ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. We also used “Kuro No Kikoushi” by Hirokazu Umeda (as x10). All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

06-14
01:04:51

Episode 33: “Addicted to Goldar Dust” | Saban’s Power Rangers: Aftershock (BOOM! Studios)

For this live recording, Michael and Nathan discuss BOOM! Studios’ follow-up to the polarizing Saban's Power Rangers (2017): Power Rangers: Aftershock. While this comic unfortunately exists within a vacuum, the guys discuss whether it's a worthy, or at least satisfying, successor to the controversial film. In some ways, it feels more like classic Power Rangers (more time morphed, witty banter) but in other ways, it doesn’t (the villains feel straight out of Marvel Comics). Much to the chagrin of some and delight of others, this will probably be the only sequel we ever get to the divisive film. ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. We also used “Kuro No Kikoushi” by Hirokazu Umeda (as x10). All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

04-20
01:06:54

Episode 32: “Today is Friday in California!” (Ninja Sentai Kakuranger)

Michael and Nathan come to the strangest and most meme-tastic Super Sentai series yet with Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (not to be confused with the Dairangers’ mentor, Master Kaku). After several seasons based on foreign literature and mythology, Kakuranger goes full-tilt Japanese with ninjas fighting Yokai. The fact that any of this was adapted into Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers season three is a small miracle (a flasher monster?!), but it’s Alien Rangers’ radical re-contextualization that’s the most mind-boggling. How did anyone in the Saban writers room look at those obvious ninja costumes and think, “Aliens from a water planet”? But what your hosts weren’t prepared for was the podcast getting hijacked by not one but two Yokai! All this plus a debate over the infamous “Friday or fine day” meme in the latest Power Trip! ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- Check out www.Yokai.com to learn more about yokai. The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. We also used “Kuro No Kikoushi” by Hirokazu Umeda (as x10). All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

04-07
04:18:08

Episode 31: “Putties Stole My Dog!” | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Special #1 (BOOM! Studios)

With the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers around the corner, Nathan and Michael dive into their longboxes (well, a shortbox for Michael) to discuss Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Special #1. This was an extra-large anthology comic with several short stories that span the franchise. It naturally includes two (-and-a-half) MMPR stories, but it also inexplicably has a Mystic Force tale and a Ninja Steel crossover. The meat of the episode, though, is dedicated to the issue’s final story, “The Trial of Astronema,” but not just because it’s about Nathan’s Ranger crush; it’s dark and thought-provoking. ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

03-22
01:38:05

Episode 30: “Can You Dodge Our Lai Lai Balls?” | Gosei Sentai Dairanger | Ft. Daniel DiManna and Travis Alexander

You spoke it into existence, Listeners with Attitude! Our first five-hour episode! We’re joined by our two friends, Daniel DiManna (Godzilla Novelization Project) and Travis Alexander (Kaiju Ramen Magazine) to discuss Gosei Sentai Dairanger. This Sentai is in a weird place because it was only sorta adapted by Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers—as in they used mecha footage and some monster footage. The awesome costumes in this series were unused…until Megaforce (but we don’t talk about Megaforce). Daniel is interesting because he’s seen Super Sentai before Power Rangers (a rarity in the English-speaking world) and Travis loves this because it combines two of his favorite things: martial arts films and tokusatsu. Our “Toku Topic” is ch’i. Be warned: we get a bit punch drunk by the end. ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

03-01
05:23:09

Episode 29: “Twelfth Level Stupidity ” (Justice League/Power Rangers - DC Comics/BOOM! Studios)

Nathan is in his element while Michael tags along when The Power Trip finally covers its first BOOM! Studios Power Ranger comic…that was a co-production with DC Comics. So…does it count? Regardless, in Justice League/Power Rangers, the most iconic superheroes in the world join forces with the Teenagers with Attitude—and it’s a match made in comic book heaven. Nathan schools Michael on characters like the villainous A.I. Brainiac, but both of them gush over how incredibly cool Alpha-5 is in this story. They want a sequel NOW! The cliffhanger must be resolved! What’s that cliffhanger? Listen to find out! (Or better yet, read the dang comic). ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

02-14
01:38:08

Lightning Round #17: Hasbro Pulse Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Fanstream Reaction (feat. Danny DiManna)

For the first Lightning Round of 2023, Michael and Nate are joined by their friend Danny DiManna of the Godzilla Novelization Project to discuss all the things surrounding the 30th Anniversary of Power Rangers, Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury, new product teases, and all things in between. The guys speculate what Hasbro has in store for "Once and Always", and try to decipher the easter eggs found in the "Rangers Reunited" behind the scenes first look.  ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

01-18
01:41:22

Episode 27: “Call Me Mommy Repulsa!” (Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers – Going Green | Papercutz Comics)

Happy New Year, Listeners with Attitude! We’re kicking off Power Trip 2: Taisaku Sentai Podranger (aka season two) with some comic coverage—but not BOOM! Studios! No, it’s Going Green, the last Ranger comic produced before BOOM! acquired the license, and it’s…wacky, to say the least. If you heard our episode on The Monster Island Film Vault about “Green with Evil,” then you know this comic is a prequel to that miniseries. It explains how Rita acquired the Green Power Coin—while fighting vegetable people—and chose Tommy as its bearer—after trying to seduce him! Seriously, we’re not sure if this is supposed to be a canonical parody or the creators misremembering how goofy the show was at points. What do you think? ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

01-17
01:22:24

Power Trip 2: Taisaku Sentai Podranger Trailer (Season 2 Promo)

Michael (Kaiju Weekly, The Kaiju Groupie Podcast) and Nathan (The Monster Island Film Vault, Henshin Men, Power Rangers: The Audio Drama) have spent a year analyzing the nearly 1,000 episodes and three movies in the Power Rangers franchise. Michael is content to finish, but Nathan wants a season 2—and so does the great Ninjor, er, Ninjaman! He tells the “Power Nerds” what they can do to tide themselves over until the anniversary. Listen to find out! Featuring Daniel DiManna as Ninjaman. ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

01-10
02:47

Episode 34 - Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Once & Aways (2023)

And there came a day unlike any other…oops, wrong superhero franchise. Anyway, it’s finally here! Power Rangers celebrates its 30th anniversary with its best anniversary special (although, that bar isn’t set too high). Michael and Nathan dive deep (3 ½ hours on a one-hour special?!) into this MMPR reunion. Is this the mature take on the franchise we’ve been wanting? They sure think so! That’s especially true with its theme of grief, because—holy Zordon!—a Ranger dies! And it finally sticks! And it’s Trini?! Plus, Billy is now the Elon Musk of the PR universe and Robo-Rita is your new nightmare fuel. All this and more in the return of the OG Power Trip! Strap in, Listeners with Attitude! ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. Our theme song was created by J.P. Gant (follow him on Twitter: @HomebrewedSD). We also use tracks from Super Sentai Complete Works 30th Anniversary album. We also used “Kuro No Kikoushi” by Hirokazu Umeda (as x10). All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Toei Company, Ltd., Saban Entertainment, or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

04-28
03:39:02

Lightning Round #16: Aye-Aye-Aye’ll Be Home for Christmas (‘Alpha’s Magical Christmas,’ MMPR Season 2)

Merry Christmas, Listeners with Attitude! In true Power Rangers fashion, The Power Trip’s first season “ends” with a holiday special! Nathan and Michael harken back to Mighty Morphin’ season two to discuss a VHS episode that originally went out to members of the Power Rangers Fan Club: “Alpha’s Magical Christmas.” Oh boy, this (thankfully) non-canonical special is so saccharine, it’s guaranteed to give you diabetes. And it’s nothing like the show. What’s funny is your intrepid hosts discovered there is a literary/audio adaptation that’s way better—and they wished they’d discussed that instead. Have fun singing along with Alpha and dozens of “kidnapped” children with Stockholm syndrome!  ----------------------------------------------- "Lord Zedd's Holiday Humbug" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjCClLR01o0 "Alpha's Magical Christmas" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wu6btCUd_Q&t=1242s ----------------------------------------------- EMAIL FEEDBACK TO THE SHOW: powertrippod@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------- FOLLOW THE SHOW: Follow The Power Trips on Twitter: @ThePowerTripPod. Join the podcast’s official Facebook group: Power Rangers Legacy. ----------------------------------------------- READ KAIJU RAMEN: kaijuramenmagazine.com ----------------------------------------------- OTHER PODCASTS WITH ATTITUDE: Kaiju Weekly Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kaiju-weekly/id1330448313 The Henshin Men Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-men/id1575547087 The Monster Island Film Vault: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monster-island-film-vault/id1472692780 The Kaiju Groupie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaiju-groupie-podcast/id1519596361 ----------------------------------------------- The podcast logo was designed by Rebecca Hudgens. Follow her on Instagram @super_r_illustrations. This episode’s theme was "Jingle Bells (Merry Heavy Metal Christmas album)" by Charlie Parra We also use “Galaxy Quest (Instrumental)” by HeavenWraith from the OCRemix album Jet Force Gemini: Mizar Attacks! and the original Zyuranger theme song. All film and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended or implied.  The Power Trip has no association with Saban Entertainment or Hasbro. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and/or Podchaser to spread the word about the show.

12-20
01:08:31

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