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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 167

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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 chat with former Saban Brands Director of Global Consumer Products and Hasbro’s Global Franchise Director for Power Rangers, Jason Bischoff. He is now the Director of Global Licensing and Business Development at Funko.

The hosts catch up with Jason and geek out all about Power Rangers; including his project “Power Down”, a series of behind the scenes, unused ideas and creative endeavors. We break down his newest reveal of “Power Rangers SPD: Fire Squad”, the significance of red visors, how are certain seasons connected in the Power Rangers multiverse and more behind the scenes stories.

We also discuss how handling of cast reveals has changed over the years, the 45th Sentai series trademark, the creativity of fandom, how fandom has changed over the years and Jason turns the mirror back on us.

“We are the creators, we get to shape it…”

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 167 – “Rangers Power Down with Jason Bischoff”

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0:37:00-0:41:00 – Mild Spoilers for one scene of the Beast Morphers finale

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 166

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The Viewing Globe

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!

On Labor Day Weekend 2020, The Viewing Globe launched with three days of Power Rangers Q&A’s and content from many different members of the Ranger Nation community. After the event, host Eric talked with the other co-organizers of the event: Joe (@Joelluminerdi) from the Illuminerdi, Chris (@TokuChris) from PWRRNGR.com and Mark (@Mainstreamlive) from the Airlim YouTube Channel; along with content creators Liz (@Ranger_Liz) of the Ranger Week In Review and Ryan from The Morphin’ Network.

This episode of the podcast contains an edited down version of the After Dark panel as well as the two Q&As hosted by Ranger Command Power Hour.

In the “Ask nWay Games Q&A”, Eric talks with Rose, Community and Marketing for nWay Games; Brian Murphy, Combat Designer for Power Rangers Legacy Wars; and Long Tran, Senior Combat Designer for Battle for the Grid!

Finally, Eric and Zach speak with Brennan Mejia about getting Ranger Fit, his time dealing with fitness on the set of Power Rangers Dino Charge, and tips to stay in shape.

“Any moment is the perfect moment to have a new beginning.”

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 166 – “Ranger Command at The Viewing Globe”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:04:38 – The Viewing Globe After Dark
  • 0:44:16 – Ask nWay Games Q&A
  • 1:40:20 – Ranger Fit Q&A with Brennan Mejia

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 162

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Ryan Parrott

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!

It’s Wednesday, which means it is New Comic Book Day! Wait… RCPH releasing on a Wednesday? Yes, we are releasing this episode on a special day – the release of Boom Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Issue 50, the conclusion to Necessary Evil.

This episode contains massive spoilers for that issue, so please listen after you are able to read the comic.

We welcome back Ryan Parrott to the show for this special interview. He’s best known in Ranger Nation as the writer for the recently concluded Boom Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers and MMPR / TMNT miniseries and the ongoing Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. His other currently ongoing works include “Dead Day” and “Death to the Army of Darkness”.

Ryan talks about elements used in this issue from previous arcs in the comics, such as the [SPOILER] and the return of [SPOILER] and [SPOILER]. He also discusses how the series will change going forward and more!

A big thanks to Boom Studios and Ryan Parrott for scheduling this interview. Enjoy!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 162 – “Rangers Command Interview – Ryan Parrott – Necessary Evil”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 159

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Rise of the Psycho Rangers

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!

Today we are interviewing Jonathan Ying, best known in Ranger Nation as the Game Designer for Renegade Games’ Heroes of the Grid. Some of the other games he has designed include: Star Wars: Imperial Assault, Bargain Quest, DOOM: The Board Game, Sonic the Hedgehog: Dice Rush, and more.

The newest Kickstarter campaign for the Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid expansion, Rise of the Psycho Rangers, launches on Tuesday, May 12th. We delve into the details of the expansion, including some new information on game modes, pack-ins, artists for the campaign and more.

Jonathan also goes into some of the thought processes behind the scenes to bring this expansion, and others, to life.

This episode is also brought to you by Renegade Games – Power Rangers Heroes of the Grid: Rise of the Psycho Rangers. The newest expansion is funding now on Kickstarter until Tuesday, May 26th. Our link to the campaign is an affiliate link in partnership with Renegade Game Studios. Purchasing the expansion with this link also helps Ranger Command. We thank Renegade for sponsoring this month of the podcast!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 159 – “Ranger Command Interview – Renegade Games – Rise of the Psycho Rangers”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 150

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Ryan Parrott

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!

On this episode we are interviewing Ryan Parrott, best known in Ranger Nation as the writer for BOOM! Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers and the upcoming MMPR / TMNT 5-issue series. His other comic works include Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the creator owned comics Volition and Oberon, and the upcoming “Death to the Army of Darkness”.

Ryan answers questions from our listeners as we discuss the newest Power Ranger’s crossover mini-series from BOOM! Studios. Just what the heck is an Apocalyptopus? Where does this story fit into the Power Rangers universe? Which Power Ranger could become the fifth member of the Ninja Turtles?

Powerbunga.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 150 – “Ranger Nation Interview: Ryan Parrott – Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Issue 1”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 143

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Kyle Higgins

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!

On this episode we interview Kyle Higgins in conjunction with PWRRNGR.com.

Funny enough, at the time of recording, it was exactly one year to the day that we recorded our first interview with Kyle for Episode 122.

We reflect with Kyle on his work with Power Rangers as well as some of his newer projects. One of these is “Hadrian’s Wall”, a movie based on the comic book by Kyle, which he will adapt and direct.

Hear the origins of the Dafna Ranger, White Mystic Ranger impressions during recording for Battle for the Grid, infinite Tommy’s, the origins of Scorpina on Hyper Force, Kyle creates new Ranger Sentries and MORE!

Stay tuned to our social media and PWRRNGR.com to find out how you can win some autographed Power Rangers comics from Kyle!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 143 – “Ranger Nation Interview: Kyle Higgins… One Year Later.”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 138

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RoboGoat

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!

On this episode we present the RoboGoat Nation interview of RoboGoat. Robogoat is a mythical cyborg goat brought to life from an illustration in Tommy Oliver‘s “Myths and Legends” book by Lord Zedd.

He has starred in numerous television shows such as Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (The Green Dream, Zedd’s Monster Mash, The Wedding Parts 2 & 3, Master Vile and the Metallic Armor Part 3), Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers In Space, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue; and many more.

We can guarantee, this is someone no one in Ranger Nation has interviewed. Enjoy the show!

A special thanks to Kenn Glenn (@TheKennGlenn) for playing and voicing RoboGoat. April Fools.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 138 – “Ranger Command Interview: RoboGoat”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 130

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Zen-Aku

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!

On this episode we are interviewing Ellen Otsuka, Associate Game Designer for nWay Games’ Power Rangers: Legacy Wars. Legacy Wars has added the newest villain to the roster with the Wolf Duke Org, Zen-Aku from Power Rangers: Wild Force.

We talk with Ellen about her role as “The Lore Master” and her background in the gaming industry. Learn about her favorite thing she found while digging through Power Rangers history, all the details about Zen-Aku, the new Raids system she developed, the research process into bringing characters into the game and more!

Finally, Chris Peralta (Community Development) gives our listeners a present as he teases the status of Balance Changes, a new perk for VIP members, the upcoming Holiday arena, and when the next playable character will release!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 130 – “Ranger Command Interview – nWay – Zen-Aku and The Lore Master”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 127

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Erin Cahill

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!

On this episode we are interviewing Erin Cahill, best known in Ranger Nation as Time Force Pink Ranger, Jen Scotts. She has starred in numerous television shows such as How I Met Your Mother as Ted Mosby’s sister, Heather; in Saving Grace as Kendra Burke; and many more. She is also noted to play the first lead female character for the Call of Duty franchise, as Chloe ‘Karma’ Lynch in Call of Duty: Black Ops II.

Erin talks about her time on Power Rangers and how playing Jen made her grow as a person, inspiring women around the world, advice to all artists and more! We also discuss the resurgence of the character of Jen during the 25th Anniversary through the Boom! Studios Shattered Grid event, HyperRPG’s HyperForce and nWay’s inclusion of Jen in Legacy Wars.

Finally, Erin discusses her favorite roles after Power Rangers Time Force throughout her career, favorite fan encounters and her charitable work.

A special thanks to Karen Shih for helping in organizing this interview as well as Dana Patrick for the photography.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 127 – “Ranger Nation Interview – Erin Cahill”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 125

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nWay Games

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!

On this episode we are interviewing Chris Peralta, Community Development & Social Media Strategist for nWay Games. nWay is a developer and publisher of free-to-play mobile multiplayer games. They were founded in 2011 by gaming and startup veterans, who want to bring fun console-quality multiplayer games to the mobile platforms. They are the creators of Power Rangers: Legacy Wars.

We talk with Chris about nWay’s announcements at Power Morphicon and the 25th Anniversary, his role at nWay, the newly released Shadow Ranger, a tease for the upcoming Hyper Force Yellow Ranger, the fall release of RyuRanger‘s story from Bat in the Sun and more!

Additionally, Ranger Command Power Hour is partnering with nWay to bring our listeners exclusive behind the scenes interviews in special segments for upcoming episodes.

With this, the truest mic in the galaxy….

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 125 – “Ranger Command Interview – nWay – Power Rangers Legacy Wars”

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