Ranger Command Power Hour

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 215 – Rangers Review Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric, A.P. and Zach are here with a SPOILER-FREE review of the Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.

A huge thanks to Hasbro, eOne and Netflix for providing us with a Press Screener.

Here is Zach’s review:

I love how this special jumps right into the action and we’re quickly introduced to the new character Minh, played by Charlie Kersh. She fits right in with the cast and you feel the emotion behind every line she says.

The special moves at Lightning pace to tell a comprehensive story that lays out exactly what happened to the team, and the hurdles they must overcome in order to come out on top. Lots of great fight scenes, tons of heart, and a love for the original MMPR team tempered with fun easter eggs for the long time
franchise fans. And while not every single plot hole is explained away, only the most hardcore lore hounds will notice. When in doubt, just remember the MST3K mantra “It’s just a show, I should really just relax.”

The updated effects look fantastic for what they were able to achieve with their budget. Seeing the updated morph sequence is a visual and nostalgic delight. As seen in the trailers, there’s a putty fight in the Juice Bar that absolutely blew my mind with how faithfully the original Juice Bar set has been recreated. Major kudos to the set designers and builders for making this set piece so faithful to the original.

The fight scenes are wonderfully scored thanks to the legend, Ron Wasserman. He managed to recreate the FEEL of the original series’ score while updating it. His work is absolutely worth watching certain scenes over and over to enjoy his score.

The climax of the special is an emotional rollercoaster that will have you cheering, laughing, and absolutely shedding a few tears. This special is everything I hoped for and surprised me at every turn. My only gripes are minor nitpicks that honestly have been talked about to death, so I won’t mention them here.

This special is fantastic and that’s why I’m giving Power Rangers: Once and Always an easy 9/10.

Morphenominal!

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 214 – Ranger Command at C2E2 2023

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Hosts Eric and Theresa attended the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo 2023 and report back with a ton of great panels.

First off we interview GlobalComix, bringing comics like BOOM! Studios catalog among others, to a worldwide audience.

Next, we take a break from C2E2 to talk to Chris Ace about Fayetteville Comic Con and the Jason David Frank Tribute, raising money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in person and online on April 22-23, 2023. Speaking of JDF, fans at C2E2 host their own tribute panel and celebrate his life.

Then, Eric has the opportunity to meet Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and participate in a roundtable press interview. Eric asks about the MMPR vs. TMNT crossover comics.

Continuing, Kyle Higgins hosts the MassiveVerse panel with several creatives to discuss the upcoming events for the comics in that universe.

Finally, legendary anime voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch discusses his career not only as Power Ranger Adam Park, but his many roles across animation.

We’d love to see you next year!

Timestamps:
0:00:00 – Intro with Eric, Theresa and RJ
0:10:05 – GlobalComix Interview
0:18:20 – Fayetteville Comic Con – Jason David Frank Tribute – April 22-23, 2023
0:27:56 – JDF Tribute Panel at C2E2
0:53:16 – Roundtable Interview with Kevin Eastman
1:16:20 – Eric’s Question for Kevin Eastman
1:27:09 – Across the MassiveVerse Panel with Kyle Higgins
2:23:46 – Johnny Yong Bosch Spotlight Panel
2:28:25 – JYB time on Power Rangers
3:11:55 – JYB answers fan question about MMPR Once and Always
3:13:39 – Closing and Outro

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Extra Episode 091 – Rangers Review Dino Fury Season 2 Episodes 19-22

It’s time to Ranger Up with Eric, A.P. and Zach as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Originally recorded on February 5th, 2023.

In our newest Extra Episode, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, we conclude our Dino Fury Season 2 episode reviews with episodes 19-22.

Eric had some Bad Vibes before editing this episode. It was The Invasion of “too much to do in life”. The Truth was that he needed James from Mostly Speakin’ Sentai and Marshland Media to help edit! In the end, The Nemesis was really unbleeped swearing….

We discuss some news including new Power Rangers Unlimited listings, Lightning Collection leaks and rants, Dekaranger and more! In our Ranger Nation Answer segment, we asked our listeners to tell us their favorite moment from season two and how much they are looking forward to Cosmic Fury.

Four months? It only took two…

Timestamps:

0:00:00 – Intro
0:02:03 – MMPR 30th Special Planning
0:03:45 – NEWS – Comics
0:07:24 – Lightning Collection – news, inflation, breaking leaks
0:33:21 – Dino Fury Season 2 Episodes 19-22 synopsis and general thoughts
0:38:36 – Zach Called It! The Cake Scene
0:39:18 – Episode 19 “Bad Vibes” main theme of family
0:44:12 – The Final Arc
0:47:05 – Eric finally gets Dekaranger on DVD
0:48:11 – Pop Pop praise, Rafkonians, the finale battle and Zayto’s ultimate sacrifice
1:12:03 – The Epilogue, actors praise
1:20:52 – Final thoughts, thanks to the cast and crew, milestones and the need to go further in Power Rangers
1:31:50 – Ranger Nation Answers
1:37:42 – Social Media Plugs and Outro

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 213 – Fortnite Command Peely Hour

Originally recorded on March 25th, 2023.

It’s time to thank the bus driver and prepare to drop with your hosts Eric, A.P. and Zach as they talk all things Fortnite and Peely on the Four Eyed Radio Network with FORTNITE COMMAND PEELY HOUR!

In this episode we are joined by a roundtable of guests including Chris Long (@clong83), Hassan Ahmed (HassanAhmed120), Mason (@Masonmerrell), Aaron (@NovaCharter), Corey (@FrozenStratos) and a special review guest to discuss Fortnite Chapter 4 so far!

We talk all about the latest in Fortnightly News, the story in Season 1 of Chapter 4, a full review of the season, first impression of Season 2 and more!

April Fools! …oh wait…

Timestamps:

0:00:00 – Intro and FORTNIGHTLY NEWS
0:16:10 – Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1 Review
0:46:55 – Special Guest Reviewer
0:52:40 – Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 Impressions so far…
1:24:10 – Easter Eggs, Final Thoughts on why we love Fortnite
1:33:34 – Shoutouts and Closing

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Episode 212 – Ranger Command Interview – MMPR 101-105 with Melissa Flores

It’s time to Ranger Up with Eric, A.P. and Zach as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Once again we are welcoming back Melissa Flores, best known in Ranger Nation for her work at Saban Brands and Hasbro as well as her current work as a writer, producer, consultant and creative executive with over a decade of experience.

Her most recent work is the MassiveVerse title “The Dead Lucky” and co-writer of “Radiant Pink”. She is also the writer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers which started with Issue 101.

Melissa talks about her writing style and history of working on the Power Rangers comics in the past and having to pitch her ideas. We also talk about her run so far including developing romances, Green with Evil 2.0, the Omega Rangers return and more!

Timestamps:
0:00:00 – Intro – Melissa’s writing style and history of working on the comics
0:09:33 – Issue 101 – having to pitch the run
0:12:07 – Praise for artists and editors
0:13:55 – Issue 101-102 plot points
0:23:59 – Issue 103 – Romances – Matt and Aisha, Zack and Trini
0:31:11 – Green with Evil 2.0?, Grace and Zordon
0:35:42 – Post-Omega Ranger Jason, Bulk and Skull, Kim’s Escalation
0:42:46 – Issue 104 and catching up on 2 years worth of comics
0:51:00 – Issue 105 – Return of the Omega Rangers
0:56:57 – Closing – Tease for 106, Massive-verse, Conventions

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 211 – Rangers Real Talk: Lightning Collection QC and Hasbro

It’s time to Ranger Up with Eric, A.P. and Zach as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Originally recorded on February 19th, 2023.

In this episode, Eric is joined by Chris (@TokuChris) of the Dads Are Dorks Podcast (@DadsAreDorks) and Josh (@LivingRangerKey) of @LightningFigPR and the YouTube Channel @TokuTopics, to have a real talk about Hasbro and quality control in the Lightning Collection.

With recent layoffs of the Power Rangers brand team at Hasbro and quality control issues with several products, how can the situation improve? What does the most recent Hasbro earnings call mean for the future of the Power Rangers brand?

We also discuss the news including the latest comic releases, the Master Morpher and Omega Rangers coming to the Lightning Collection, and more!

Awww, man!

Timestamps:
0:00:00 – Intro
0:01:47 – Comics News
0:14:19 – Products News – Master Morpher
0:26:00 – Hasbro’s Layoffs
0:34:38 – Power Rangers Lightning Collection Quality Control issues
1:09:18 – Hasbro’s Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call – Feb 16, 2023
1:30:40 – “Doomsaying”
1:33:51 – Chris has to leave and plugs
1:35:36 – “Breaking” News – Lightning Collection Omega Rangers and Closing

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 210 – RCPH 9th Anniversary Special

It’s time to Ranger Up with Eric, A.P. and Zach as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

We celebrate 9 YEARS of the podcast doing what we do best… podcasting!

Von Cooper (@MrCooper92) drops by to discuss the latest news from Power Ranger Cosmic Fury regarding Amelia becoming the next Red Ranger, Black leaders in Power Rangers and the fandom.

In the news, we discuss GLAAD announcing nominees for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which includes Power Ranger Dino Fury, comics, Cosmic Fury suits, Once & Always 30th Anniversary trailer and more!

Watch the unedited livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ebjxr2RlM

This is the edited podcast version.

Dolphins go EEEEEEEEEEE!

Timestamps:
0:00:00 – Today On and YouTube shout outs
0:03:24 – Intro and Thanks for 9 years
0:06:00 – Hype for 30 years of Power Rangers
0:10:02 – Long running franchises and fandom / content creation burn out
0:19:10 – NEWS – Power Rangers Dino Fury nominated for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards
0:22:44 – Power Rangers Comics News
0:25:46 – Listener Question: Nightmere10
0:29:10 – Power Rangers Cosmic Fury with Von Cooper – Black Leaders, Female Reds, and Fandom
1:05:23 – Cosmic Fury Suits
1:30:07 – Once & Always – 30th Anniversary Trailer
1:44:26 – Lightning Collection Fanstream reveals

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Extra Episode 090 – Rangers Review Dino Fury Season 2 Episodes 16-18

It’s time to Ranger Up with Eric, A.P. and Zach as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Originally recorded January 8th, 2023

In our Extra Episode for November 2022, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, we are back to discuss Power Rangers Dino Fury Season 2 episodes 16-18.

It was Wishful Thinking that this episode was going to come out in November, because of some Things Unspoken. Don’t give us a Guilt Trip, we’re still trying to catch up!

We catch up on the news including BOOM! Studios comic solicitations for March, Alien Rangers coming to the Lightning Collection, SHOUT! Factory continuing Super Sentai DVDs with Dekaranger and another update of Austin St. John’s (Jason Lawrence Geiger) federal indictment.

Timestamps:
0:00:00 – Intro
0:02:37 – News – Comics
0:09:09 – Fortnite?
0:11:19 – News – SHOUT! Factory DVDs and Lightning Collection
0:19:42 – News – Austin St. John Federal Indictment Update
0:25:20 – News – Dino Fury New Toys and Cosmic Fury cameos?
0:34:36 – Dino Fury Season 2, Episode 16 “Wishful Thinking” Review
0:48:05 – Dino Fury Season 2, Episode 17 “Things Unspoken” Review
1:02:38 – Dino Fury Season 2, Episode 18 “Guilt Trip” Review
1:15:10 – Social Media Plugs and Outro

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Extra Episode 089 – Rangers Review Dino Fury Season 2 Episodes 12-15

It’s time to Ranger Up with Eric, A.P. and Zach as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Originally recorded October 19th, 2022

In our Extra Episode for October 2022, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, we are back to discuss Power Rangers Dino Fury Season 2 episodes 12-15.

It’s the Ultimate Mystery why this took Eric so long to edit. He had a Love Hate relationship with the last half of 2022. Rafkon Revealed itself and it took nothing short of Morphin Master powers to complete this extra episode.

We go over some news including the milestone MMPR Issue 100 coming out, new figures for the 30th Anniversary, and an update of Austin St. John’s (Jason Lawrence Geiger) federal indictment. We also address some concerns surrounding Simon Bennett.

Timestamps:
0:00:00 – Intro and Podcast Catch-up
0:06:00 – News – Comics
0:11:56 – News – Products
0:14:54 – News – Austin St. John Federal Indictment Update
0:25:20 – Talking about Simon’s Break from Social
0:34:58 – Dino Fury Season 2, Episode 12 “Ultimate Mystery” Review
0:45:22 – Dino Fury Season 2, Episode 13 “Love Hate” Review
0:56:54 – Dino Fury Season 2, Episode 14 “Rafkon Revealed” Review
1:13:20 – Dino Fury Season 2, Episode 15 “Morphin Master” Review
1:41:47 – Social Media Plugs and Outro

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Episode 209 – Ranger Command Interview – Mighty Morphin 17-22 with Mat Groom

It’s time to Ranger Up with Eric, A.P. and Zach as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Once again we are welcoming back Mat Groom to the podcast. He’s best known in Ranger Nation as one of the hosts of the Ranger Danger podcast and writer for Mighty Morphin from BOOM! Studios.

He’s also the creator and writer for Inferno Girl Red, originally funded through KickStarter; as well as the co-creator and writer for Self/Made from Image Comics and co-writer with Kyle Higgins on The Rise of Ultraman, The Trials of Ultraman and the current The Mystery of Ultraseven for Marvel Comics.

Eric sits down virtually with Mat to discuss his half of the Charge to 100 event. Mat answers a bunch of listener questions and gives behind the scenes perspectives on Rocky’s story arc and Kim’s “Forever Pink” moment.

This episode covers issues Mighty Morphin issues 17-22 There are major spoilers, so make sure you read the latest issues!

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