Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 228

Originally recorded at the shows April 26-28th, May 17th and review on July 26th.

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!

Hosts Eric and Theresa (@thetthinks) attended the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) 2024 and Anime Central (ACen) 2024 and report back with reviews on both shows.

We discuss Amy Jo Johnson and David Yost‘s panel for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and a MassiveVerse update from Kyle Higgins at C2E2.

Then, we give you the press panel for voice actor Lex Lang from Anime Central. Lex Lang is best known for his roles on Power Rangers such as Lerigot, Rygog, Ecliptor and Zen-Aku, among others.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 228 – “Ranger Command at C2E2 and ACen 2024 and Interview with Lex Lang”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and C2E2 2024 Review
  • 0:10:44 – C2E2 – Amy Jo Johnson and David Yost panel overview
  • 0:17:35 – C2E2 – Kyle Higgins and a MassiveVerse update
  • 0:20:20 – C2E2 – Final thoughts and Hauls
  • 0:23:56 – ACen 2024 Review
  • 0:32:22 – ACen 2024 – Interview with Lex Lang

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 227

Originally recorded on February 28th, 2024.

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 & 2024 and “Power Rangers Unlimited: Hyperforce” as well as “Spider-Gwen: Smash”, and “NacelleVerse #0” from On iPress. She is also the writer for “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” which started with Issue 101.

Melissa talks about MMPR Issues 112-116 of the Darkest Hour event.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 227 – “Ranger Command Interview – MMPR 112-116 with Melissa Flores”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro
  • 0:03:17 – Issue 112 – Grace dying, the Morphin Grid, Ranger color personalities, Rangers’ agency and therapy, Tommy’s sacrifice and Power Eggs
  • 0:20:00 – Issue 113 – Doctor Morgan, Creeper Keeper, Elastique, the HyperForce Rangers and Phantom Ranger’s return
  • 0:31:21 – Issue 114 – Ranger Cameos, HyperForce Megazord, Death Ranger’s hubris
  • 0:39:20 – Issue 115 – Rita’s motivations, Dayne is chaotic neutral, Kim and Jason moment, the fate of Xi
  • 0:48:29 – Issue 116 – Setting the stage for PRU: The Morphin Masters, Drakkon’s sacrifice, work ahead and looking back

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 226

Originally recorded on February 7th, 2024.

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 Amy Jo Johnson, the original Pink Ranger herself, about the first Issue of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return Issue 1.

Amy Jo Johnson, the actress, screenwriter, & director behind Kimberly Hart, the original Pink Mighty Morphin Power Ranger, returns to Power Rangers as part of its 30th anniversary to write her first comic book! Along with co-writer Matt Hotson and artist Nico Leon, Johnson pens a love letter to the franchise in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE RETURN that imagines an alternate future for the original cast.

The interview you’re about to hear wouldn’t be possible without the support of BOOM! Studios. I want to give thanks to Anthony specifically for reaching out to us initially to set up the interview with Amy Jo Johnson and for helping with the audio recording.

This episode was originally recorded on February 7th, 2024 – the same day that MMPR The Return Issue 1 released. Issue 2 is already out as of March 13th, Issue 3 is scheduled to come out April 10th and Issue 4 on May 8th.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 226 – “Ranger Command Interview: MMPR: The Return Issue 1 with Amy Jo Johnson”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 225

Originally recorded 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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