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Well, we weren't sure what we wanted to do, so we searched our hearts and decided to watch some good Star Wars.  Just in time for May the 4th, but we only realized that at the last moment.  We were distracted by our GUEST HOST!  That's right, we brought our Tokusister Ellen on the show for some fun and games!  Will this be a regular thing?

GOD NO, this was so much harder to edit.  Things kept getting desynced, there were different audio levels, Ellen lives in a tiny houseboat with her husband so that sound quality wasn't great.  But we had a heck of a time doing it, and it's even out early mostly to spite Sam.  So blow up some Nazis, seduce some robots, and may the force be with you.

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Intro / Outro: "He's a Rebel", by The Crystals.

Episode Image by David Booth at boothinkart.com

In Kamen Rider Zero One, an important couple of episodes dealing with heavy themes, important story beats, and big moments of character growth is completely overshadowed by one character constantly rubbing a very phallic object on her face for a big chunk of the episode.  This is the professionalism you tune in for, folks.

Power Rangers RPM coverage starts around 24:48 !  If you hear some extremely copyrighted music, you're in the right place!

First up in RPM, the blue ranger's backstory!  Smooth action, light comedy, and some very easy viewing!  Then Doctor K's backstory.  Still well done, but... wow, they really were batting for the fences with this one.

And then Instagram is dumb and doesn't matter, shut up.

Jack and his Hard Boys!  Delmo's NSFW dream!  Failed by another Ellen!  There's only one podcast that can cover all that... and it's THIS!

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Intro: "Life", by Bisou.

Audio clip from SNL sketch "Old Glory Insurance", which is weirdly exactly Jack's whole evil villain scheme now that I think about it?

RPM Intro: "Cars", by Gary Numan.  Please don't sue us.

Outro: "An Ordinary Day In The Life Of A Superhero", by Linden Killam.

In an absolutely stunning turn of events, an entire industry of assistant robots being forceably shut down inconvenienced a few people!  That's where Hiden Manufacturing comes in, with its revolutionary business plan of "be not total dicks to everyone and things can get better".  Jack has a brilliant plan to counter this: being an even bigger dick, all the time forever.  Jin can see where the smart money is.  And just maybe, so can Yua...

Power Rangers RPM coverage starts around 24:48 !  If you hear some extremely copyrighted music, you're in the right place!

Time for Ranger Yellow's backstory!  Turns out that even in the apocalypse, rich people are the worst.  A bit thin for a two parter, but there's some cute bits all around.  And some hints at a very dark backstory we're about to crash into next week!

The very basics of ethics in AI research!  A somewhat interesting giant monster fight!  A man wearing something skirt-like not being mined for basic comedy!  There's only one podcast that can cover all that... and it's THIS!

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Intro: "Life", by Bisou.

RPM Intro: "Cars", by Gary Numan.  Please don't sue us.

Outro: "An Ordinary Day In The Life Of A Superhero", by Linden Killam.

Zero One is better this week!  Maybe, depending on which host you asked!  The plot holes from before aren't filled in or anything, but our protagonists begin to dig themselves out regardless, and it's enjoyable enough to watch.  Jack may be on top, but he's also pissed off literally everybody not working for him enough to band them together.  And what he won in the process may turn out to be less than expected...

Power Rangers RPM coverage starts around 25:22 !  If you hear some extremely copyrighted music, you're in the right place!

In power rangers RPM, we begin the backstories with Ziggy and Scott!  Fun stuff, even if you know that all of the backstories are going to end in "and then the apocalypse happened".  But hey, we've ALL BEEN THERE AT THIS POINT.

And then in a not at all passive-agressive reaction to last episode, Harry forces Sam to take a high school level geography test.  Next time may or may not be rapper trivia.

Aruto drinking Jack's milkshake!  The most serendipitous money laundering scheme ever!  Sam doubling down when he really shouldn't!  There's only one podcast that can cover all that... and it's THIS!

Send comments, corrections, or questions of literally any sort to [email protected] !  And if you like what we're doing, spread the word with some of your friends.

Intro: "Life", by Bisou.

RPM Intro: "Cars", by Gary Numan.  Please don't sue us.

Outro: "An Ordinary Day In The Life Of A Superhero", by Linden Killam.

In Kamen Rider Zero One, we reach the end of the conclusion of the contest arc.  Which really, really didn't need to be a contest, as the important parts would have happened almost independent of that.  Harry is a little thrown off by how far the show has failed to capitalize on its potential, which might be why he reveals himself to be a big dummo about certain things.

Power Rangers RPM coverage starts around 40:30 !  If you hear some extremely copyrighted music, you're in the right place!

Power Rangers RPM, on the other HAND (eh? eh?) is a breath of fresh air!  Which is ironic, considering that they live in a toxic blasted hellscape, but the writing is good and the action is quick!  And for the record, Harry knew New Zealand was not physically in Europe proper, but thought they might be on the Euro?  Which is still pretty dumb, but just getting that out there.

Yua, finally doing some stuff but clearly not happy about it!  Harry being proven right, but in kind of a sideways manner but he's still going to take it!  Because he needs that win right now!  There's only one podcast that can cover all that... and it's THIS!

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Intro: "Life", by Bisou.

RPM Intro: "Cars", by Gary Numan.  Please don't sue us.

Outro: "An Ordinary Day In The Life Of A Superhero", by Linden Killam.

Turns out our episodes aren't the only ones getting delayed this week, so let's focus on the three-part into of our new series Power Rangers RPM!  A deadly force threatens to spread across the world!  Can our heroes stop it?

No.  No they cannot.  The world burns, and our show starts far past the point most series would consider a bad ending.  Still, there has to be a way out if we look hard enough.  Time to get in gear.

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Intro: "Cars", by Gary Numan.  Please don't sue us.

Outro: "An Ordinary Day In The Life Of A Superhero", by Linden Killam.

In Kamen Rider Zero One, it turns out that Jack is behind it all!  I'm... pretty sure we knew this already?  Are we in a holding pattern?  You might halt production any day now Zero One, this isn't the time to go into a midseason slump.  Well, at least we're nearing the end of the contest arc.

Then we do some general impressions of the first five episodes of My Hero Academia!  Which really isn't much beyond the basic origin story, we were planning for more but Sam had to coordinate food shipments during an unprecented quarantine, an event we're trying to not dwell too much on our silly little rewatch podcast.  So let's head into Power Rangers RPM, a show about-

Oh no.  Ohhh no.  ...Well, it's still pretty good though.

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Intro: "Life", by Bisou

Outro: "An Ordinary Day In The Life Of A Superhero", by Linden Killam

Wherein Sam and Harry have a chat about some current events, and establish a rule to avoid future bummers!  Because editing out certain bits might be why this latest episode is taking so long to edit.

In Kamen Rider Zero One, I dunno, another contest ep.  Firefighting.  You can guess what happens at this point.  I honestly wasn't feeling this one.

Gaim coverage concludes around 25:00 ! If you hear some downtempo jams, you're in the right place.

In Kamen Rider Gaim, BUT WHAT ABOUT MICCHYYYYYY

Then we have another one of our games, and it's a mess as always, but one of the enjoyable types this time.  Sentai Theme tournament, GO!

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Intro: "Life", by Bisou

Gaim Intro: "War Inside", by Kesta

Outro: "An Ordinary Day In The Life Of A Superhero", by Linden Killam

Do you remember everything that's happened in Kamen Rider Zero One?  In case you don't, the show has a recap for you!  And if that's too long, here's my version: Amatsu Gai AKA Jack is a rich jerk who's behind everything and thinks he's got everything under control, but some returning characters may have something to say about that...

Gaim coverage starts around 21:00 ! If you hear some downtempo jams, you're in the right place.

In Kamen Rider Gaim, the final battle commences.  On one side, is a man who has suffered his entire life, who turned his pain into determination to seize his place in society.  He searched for the strength to make a difference in this world, and sought to topple the cruel power structures that stamp down on the innocent.  He turned a ragtag team of street dancers, bakers, and corporate yes-men into a valiant fighting force that fought back the apocalypse.  And with his newfound abilities, he is willing to get his hands dirty to paint the world in his image.

On the other side is the guy the show is named after.  Aww nuts.

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Intro: "Life", by Bisou

Gaim Intro: "War Inside", by Kesta

Outro: "An Ordinary Day In The Life Of A Superhero", by Linden Killam