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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 178

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L.L. McKinney

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 this episode we interview writer L.L. McKinney (Elle – @ElleOnWords). Her works include the Nightmare-Verse books, Nubia: Real One through DC, Marvel’s Black Widow: Bad Blood, and more. For Power Rangers, she has written POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: HEIR TO DARKNESS #1 which goes on sale March 31st.

We discuss her history with Power Rangers and writing early fanfic, being the first Black female author to write for Power Rangers, taking moments from Power Rangers In Space, approaching Astronema’s backstory through life experiences and more.

Thanks to BOOM! Studios and L.L. McKinney for coordinating their time to make this happen!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 178 – “Ranger Command Interview and Review – L.L. McKinney – Power Rangers Unlimited: Heir To Darkness”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Review of Power Rangers Unlimited: Heir to Darkness #1
  • 0:17:30 – Interview with writer L.L. McKinney

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 177

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Simon Bennett

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 this episode we interview Simon Bennett, 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 Rangers, he is an accomplished television director and producer which includes the long-running “Shortland Street”, “The Almighty Johnsons”, “Outrageous Fortune”, “Maddigan’s Quest” and more.

We discuss how his career prepared him for producing Dino Fury, influences in media, directing the 25th Anniversary team up “Dimensions in Danger”, directing the premiere and finale of Power Rangers Beast Morphers and interacting with fans.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 177 – “Ranger Nation Interview: Simon Bennett”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 176

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 176

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!

Mere is back on a new Ranger Nation Spotlight episode of Ranger Command Power Hour! She was one of our first spotlights seven years ago and has been on occasionally for Ranger Roundtable episodes, but it’s time for a refresher course on all things The Power Scoop! We discuss what the Power Scoop is, how it has evolved over the years as a behind the scenes resource, changes in the fandom and being a woman contributor in Ranger Nation.

We also talk about the news including tearing down “Power Rangers Live!”, Battle for the Grid opening their Content Creator Program, and former writer for Power Rangers, Jackie Marchand’s tweets about being passed over for Executive Producer on RPM.

She’s on the scoop…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 176 – “Ranger Nation Spotlight: NightMere10 & The Power Scoop… 7 years later”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 170

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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!

Ranger Command releasing ANOTHER new episode on a Wednesday? Yup! It’s New Comic Book Day once again with the release of BOOM! Studios Power Rangers Issue 1.

Eric welcomes back writer Ryan Parrott to the show for a new interview to discuss the launch of both books, Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers.

For Mighty Morphin Issue 1, Ryan talks about Zordon’s past, writing a new side of Zordon, his favorite monster to date, Tommy’s sense of responsibility to the Green Ranger powers and the big reveal with Candice.

With Power Rangers Issue 1, Ryan talks about a sense of hope in seemingly dark times, a potential future story point for Jason’s Dad, expanding character moments with Jason and Rocky and more.

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

This episode contains massive spoilers for Issues Mighty Morphin Issue 1 and Power Rangers 1, so please listen after you are able to read the comic.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 170 – “Ranger Command Interview – Ryan Parrott – The Beginning of Unlimited Power”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Introduction
  • 0:01:36 – Mighty Morphin Issue 1
  • 0:27:46 – Power Rangers Issue 1

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 169

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 169

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!

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 55, the conclusion to the series before the split into two new ongoing titles next month.

This episode contains massive spoilers for Issues 51-55, so please listen after you are able to read the comic.

First, Eric and Zach continue our review of Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics. We review the end of the MMPR series as well as discuss upcoming comics news.

Then, Eric welcomes back writer Ryan Parrott to the show for a new interview to discuss the appearance of the new Green Ranger, Easter eggs, the timeline of the comic and the show, and everything about issue 55 and beyond.

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

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 169 – “Ranger Merch Review – Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 10 – The End of MMPR PLUS Ranger Command Interview with Ryan Parrott”

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Timestamps:

  • News – 0:03:00
  • Comics Review – 0:11:45
  • Interview with Ryan Parrott – 1:41:00

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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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Timestamps:

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 155

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C2E2 2020

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!

LIVE FROM C2E2 2020! Hosts Eric and Zach attended the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo and recorded the podcast LIVE at Podcast Central presented by Chuck Load of Comics.

On the show floor, Eric and Zach covered the latest news coming from BOOM! Comics and New York Toy Fair: the Ranger Slayer one-shot in June, news from ComicsPRO, Turtle Rangers and Ninja Rangers debut, the announcement of Power Rangers Season 28, the Lightning Collection Dragon Dagger and more!

Then, hours before the Team Rider fan meetup, Eric and Zach interview David Clarke, Brand Manager at BlueFin and part of Team Rider. We discuss their process for choosing which Kamen Rider products to bring over, fan participation and growing exposure in the United States.

Next, we present highlights from the Jason David Frank and Jason Faunt spotlight panel. They answer fan questions and go deeper into living in the moment and following your passions.

Finally, Eric sums up the great experiences of C2E2. We’d love to see you at the next show!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 155 – “Ranger Command at C2E2 2020”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:29:48 – BlueFin Brands Interview with David Clarke, Brand Manager Team Rider
  • 0:39:52 – Jason David Frank and Jason Faunt Power Rangers Panel
  • 1:05:41 – Eric’s Final C2E2 Thoughts

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