Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 225

Originally recorded live on February 6th, 2024.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In this episode, Eric is joined by the Ranger Command Comic Squadron to interview Ryan Parrott (@ThatRyanParrott) about Mighty Morphin Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II.

Ryan is best known in Ranger Nation as the writer for Boom Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, both MMPR vs.TMNT miniseries, and now The Morphin Masters. His other works include Aftershock’s Dead Day, Image’s ongoing Rogue Sun and The Infernals.

The Ranger Command Comic Squadron includes Tyler MC (@stormbreakerer), Ro (@RoliverQueen_) from the Comics Code UH-thority Podcast (@ComicsUhthority) and Dr. Ben (@doctorbenMD).

We talk about the the rogue’s gallery for this crossover, Dan Mora’s artwork, Dimension X Rangers and more… POWERBUNGA!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 225 – “Ranger Command Comic Squadron Interview: MMPR x TMNT II with Ryan Parrott”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro, Synopsis of MMPR x TMNT II and Neutrinos tease
  • 0:04:31 – PRU: The Morphin Masters follow-up – Dino Thunder Pink?
  • 0:08:14 – Inspiration for the crossover and other TMNT media
  • 0:12:28 – Choosing what villians to use
  • 0:16:30 – Addressing “fanservice” and the Turtle’s Black holographic forms
  • 0:21:21 – Ryan talking to Kevin Eastman
  • 0:24:36 – Merging the two franchises and the sandbox to play in, Mutant Ranger concepts and Dimension X zords?
  • 0:33:38 – More on Dimension X Rangers, Dan Mora Easter eggs and monsters
  • 0:38:46 – Ranger and Turtle pairings, minions
  • 0:43:22 – Messages for Ryan, Casey’s Ranger color and Dimension-X morphers
  • 0:49:42 – Fun crossover ideas
  • 0:52:40 – Frustrations, challenges and original pitch
  • 0:56:39 – Dan Mora’s concepts and process working with Ryan
  • 1:02:46 – Plugs and Closing

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 223

It’s time to Ranger Up with trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

*Note – Make sure to read both MMPR 116 and PRU: The Morphin Masters (out now) before listening to this episode*

In this episode, Eric welcomes both Ryan Parrott and Rachel Wagner to the podcast to discuss Power Rangers Unlimited: The Morphin Masters.

Ryan is best known in Ranger Nation as the writer for Boom Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, both MMPR vs.TMNT miniseries,and now The Morphin Masters. His other works include Aftershock’s Dead Day, Image’s ongoing Rogue Sun and the upcoming The Infernals.

Rachel Wagner is a writer that has worked on television shows such as ‘Preacher,’ ‘CSI:NY,’ ‘Physical,’ ‘Revolution,’ ‘Patient Zero,’ ‘Saints and Sinners,’ and ‘About a Boy.’ Additionally, she has written for BOOM! Studios and Image, developed projects for Robert Zemeckis, Marc Forster and Jerry Bruckheimer and has been nominated for Saturn and AOF Fest awards. She is no stranger to Power Rangers having co-wrote Power Rangers issue #10 with Ryan, the short story “The Price of Ambition” in Go Go Power Rangers Book One Deluxe Edition and “The Morphin Masters”.

We talk about the timeline for the comic coming together, Rachel’s influences, incorporating the lore surrounding Power Rangers Universe, Daniel Bayliss’ artwork and more…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 223 – “Ranger Command Interview – Power Rangers Unlimited: The Morphin Masters with Ryan Parrott and Rachel Wagner”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro – Rachel’s Power Rangers experience, story conception
  • 0:09:16 – About Lord Drakkon, Buddy Cops, and Blue Emissary
  • 0:22:17 – Planning, the artwork, the ending
  • 0:30:28 – Favorite Moments of the issue, Peace for Ranger Slayer and her future
  • 0:43:38 – Final thoughts on the issue, Rachel’s work on past Power Rangers stories
  • 0:50:20 – Closing – Plugs and Upcoming conventions and projects

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 220

Originally recorded on September 11, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In this episode, Eric welcomes 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 works include the MassiveVerse title “The Dead Lucky”, co-writer of “Radiant Pink”, “Supermassive 2023” and “Power Rangers Unlimited: Hyperforce as well as the upcoming Spider-Gwen: Smash coming in December. She is also the writer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers which started with Issue 101.

Melissa talks about honoring Jason David Frank for the 30th anniversary, how the characters have grown and changed, bringing horror elements into Power Rangers and more.

Go go Meower Rangers?

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 220 – “Ranger Command Interview – MMPR 106-111 with Melissa Flores”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro – How Darkest Hour changed since first planning, Zordon and The Vessel
  • 0:07:18 – Summarizing Power Rangers Universe and dealing with exposition
  • 0:11:03 – Issue 106 / 30th Anniversary story – Melissa’s way of saying goodbye to JDF
  • 0:18:59 – Lord Zedd’s Z Ranger
  • 0:22:50 – Issues 107-108 – Matt’s Green Ranger, horror elements, Lord Drakkon leads into PRU: The Coinless
  • 0:32:36 – Issue 109 – Homages and defining moments
  • 0:36:33 – Issue 110 – Balancing action and characters, dark Wild Force Rangers, Grace’s death
  • 0:42:45 – Issue 111 – Celebrating the 30th anniversary
  • 0:49:28 – Closing – Upcoming conventions, issues and bloopers

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 217

Originally recorded on May 23rd, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In this episode, Eric interviews the writing and creative team behind Supermassive 2023, the sequel one shot crossover special with Radiant Black, Rogue Sun and The Dead Lucky.

We welcome back:

Kyle Higgins (@KyleDHiggins) – writer and creator for Image titles C.O.W.L., Hadrian’s Wall, Ordinary Gods, Radiant Black and NO/ONE; the Ultraman series for Marvel Comics, and he also wrote for the BOOM! Studios’ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series, including Shattered Grid.

Ryan Parrott (@ThatRyanParrott) – creator and writer for Rogue Sun as well as other series including Dead Day, BOOM! Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers.

Melissa Flores (@misty_flores)- 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 the Radiant Pink miniseries. She is also the current writer for the ongoing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Power Rangers Unlimited: HyperForce special.

Mathew Groom (@MathewGroom) – creator and writer for Inferno Girl Red, as well as the co-creator and writer for Self/Made and co-writer with Kyle on The Rise of Ultraman, The Trials of Ultraman, and The Mystery of Ultraseven. He is also a fellow Power Rangers podcaster on the Ranger Danger podcast (@rangerdcast) and writer on Mighty Morphin and the upcoming Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special from BOOM! Studios.

Michael Busuttil (@m_busuttil) – designer and editor for Radiant Black, Ordinary Gods, Rogue Sun, The Dead Lucky, NO/ONE and Supermassive, among others. Along with Mat, he is also one of the hosts of the Ranger Danger podcast.

We discuss how the new Supermassive special was planned, how the characters change as a result of the special, Spawn, the upcoming Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special and more!

At the time of this episode’s release, SuperMassive 2023 is out now. Radiant Black Volume 4 and issue 25 (issue 1 of the Catalyst War) are out now. Radiant Pink Volume 1 is out now. Rogue Sun issue 14 is out now and issue 15 will release on August 23rd. The Dead Lucky issue 7 is out now and issue 8 releases on August 23rd. For more information on these titles you can go to www.blackmarket.la or www.imagecomics.com.

Stay Radiant.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 217 – “Ranger Command Interview – The Supermassive 2023 Team”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 212

Originally recorded on March 7th, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts 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!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 212 – “Ranger Command Interview – MMPR 101-105 with Melissa Flores”

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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 209

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts 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 (@MathewGroom) to the podcast. He’s best known in Ranger Nation as one of the hosts of the Ranger Danger  (@rangerdcast) 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!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 209 – “Ranger Command Interview – Mighty Morphin 17-22 with Mat Groom”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 205

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric is back with writer Ryan Parrott (@ThatRyanParrott) to discuss the Charge to 100 event and his final regular issue, the milestone Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 100. Ryan answers a bunch of listener questions and gives behind the scenes perspectives on how the event came together.

This episode covers issues Power Rangers issues 17-22 and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 100. There are major spoilers, so make sure you read the latest issues!

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A special thanks to James from Marshland Media for editing this episode and podcast sponsor, Darling Homebody. Check out the Darling Homebody Shopping Network live on December 1st, 2022 at 6pm CST!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 205 – “Ranger Command Interview – Charge to 100 with Ryan Parrott”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro, Convention Catch-up and Rogue Sun Choose Your Own Adventure discussion
  • 0:12:40 – Going back down to one book with Power Rangers 17, Collaborating with Mat Groom
  • 0:16:00 – Fan Questions – Kiya and Grace / Quantum Leap / What would make Ryan come back?
  • 0:30:35 – Fan Questions – Silver Omega Ranger? / Countdown to Ruin tie-in / the Original pitch for Go Go / Writing MMPR Black – Zack and Adam
  • 0:48:00 – Fan Questions – Zack and Trini / Writing for Character’s Personalities
  • 0:58:05 – Power Rangers 17/18 – Pairings and shifting stories
  • 1:02:15 – Power Rangers 19 – Journey growing up / Andros’ covert suit / Why Jason’s Mom?
  • 1:09:55 – Power Rangers 20 – Catching up with Ernie / Reconnecting with Mighty Morphin team
  • 1:14:30 – Power Rangers 21/22 – Morpher Talk / Are they dead? / Omega Gold powers
  • 1:23:50 – MMPR 100 – How the issue came together
  • 1:29:50 – MMPR 100 – Fan Questions – Trini as Leader / Jason retiring and the voicemail / Death Ranger Questions
  • 1:37:55 – MMPR 100 – Fan Questions – What Ryan wishes he could have added and what couldn’t fit
  • 1:40:00 – Megazord Combinations – Dragon Thunderzord and the Ultra Gold Omegazord
  • 1:45:25 – Tommy and Jason, Andros’ Redemption
  • 1:48:45 – Final Thoughts, Fans and Thanks
  • 1:57:45 – Sponsor: Darling Homebody / Outro

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 088

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!

In our Extra Episode for August 2022, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, we interview Melissa Flores, best known in Ranger Nation for her work at Saban Brands as Director of Development and Production and Director of Power Rangers Content, at Hasbro as the Director of Storytelling and currently a writer, producer, consultant and creative executive with over a decade of experience.

Some of her work includes directing and writing Power Rangers Hyperforce, producing digital films like Power Rangers Legacy Wars: Street Fighter Showdown and Shattered Grid, co-creating the Twitch Digital series The Unleashed, which included a backup series in Image’s Radiant Black as well as being the writer and co-creator of the new MassiveVerse title “The Dead Lucky” and co-writer of the upcoming Radiant Pink. She will also be the new writer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers starting with Issue 101.

Melissa talks about her time working at Saban Brands and Hasbro, voice work in Battle for the Grid, producing Power Rangers HyperForce, her thoughts on her upcoming run on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics for BOOM! Studios and the MassiveVerse with The Dead Lucky and the Radiant Pink miniseries.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 088 – “Ranger Command Interview – Melissa Flores and The Dead Lucky”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 196

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!

Almost a year to the day, we welcome back Simon Bennett to the podcast for a second interview. Simon is best known in Ranger Nation as the current Showrunner and Executive Producer for Power Rangers Dino Fury.

He started directing for Power Rangers during Ninja Steel and continued through Beast Morphers. Aside from Power Rangers, he is an accomplished television director and producer for shows including the long-running “Shortland Street”, “The Almighty Johnsons”, “Outrageous Fortune”, and “Maddigan’s Quest” among others.

We discuss the challenges of producing a season of Power Rangers during a global pandemic, clarification on the expansion from 22 to 44 episodes, easing of restrictions by being on Netflix, what sentai season is completely off the table, representation on Power Rangers and more!

The first half (11 episodes) of Power Rangers Dino Fury Season 2 is now available to stream exclusively on Netflix.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 196 – “Ranger Command Interview – Simon Bennett – Dino Fury Season 2”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 195

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In our most in-depth interview yet, Eric talks with writer Ryan Parrott (@ThatRyanParrott) about the Eltarian War arc in the comics. This covers Mighty Morphin issues 13-16 and Power Rangers issues 13-16, discussed in story order. There are major spoilers so make sure you read the latest issues! Ryan also answers listener questions and… Boba Fett??

May the Power Protect You!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 195 – “Ranger Command Interview – The Eltarian War with Ryan Parrott”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and Book of Boba Fett?
  • 0:06:10 – Comics – Monthly vs. Trade
  • 0:09:20 – Mighty Morphin Issue 13 recap
  • 0:15:08 – Power Rangers Issue 13
  • 0:28:18 – Mighty Morphin Issue 14
  • 0:49:29 – Power Rangers Issue 14
  • 1:01:59 – Mighty Morphin Issue 15
  • 1:23:13 – Power Rangers Issue 15
  • 1:45:47 – Break / Mighty Morphin Issue 16
  • 2:10:46 – Power Rangers Issue 16
  • 2:35:14 – Listener Questions

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