Ranger Danger: Archives
403 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsAt Ranger Danger, we've released more than 500 episodes covering Power Rangers from the very beginning - so many episodes it's hard to keep them all straight. This feed stores all the episodes from our first 5 years, covering Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Zeo, Turbo, BOOM! Studios' Shattered Grid, and more! For our newest episodes, search for Ranger Danger: A Power Rangers Podcast, or head to http://www.rangerdangerpodcast.com.
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Boom Room: Dafna Pleban
August 13, 2018 20:00It’s what we’ve been waiting literally YEARS for— the guiding light of the Power Rangers line, Boom! Studios editor Dafna Pleban visits the Ranger Danger Boom Room! What surprising similarity do we share with Dafna? What’s her favourite moment from the past 3 years? And what can we expect from the future of Boom’s Power Rangers line? The answers to these questions— and a special guest appearance— await... on this episode of the Ranger Danger Boom Room!
Boom Room: Go Go Power Rangers #12 w/ Ryan Parrott
August 13, 2018 05:00With the origin of the Ranger Slayer revealed, it’s time to swing open the doors of the Ranger Danger Boom Room to talk to Ryan Parrott about Go Go Power Rangers #12! What scene was conceptualised many, many months ago? What Zord form did we never get to see? And... is that a White Ranger we saw?? The answers to these questions and more await, in this episode of the Ranger Danger Boom!
Turbo 250: Chase Into Space, Part II
August 07, 2018 20:00We’re desperately trying to reach escape velocity on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo finale—‘Chase Into Space, Part II’! How does location filming make an incredible impact on this episode? What object shattering is like the death of a long-running character? And… can Justin manage to give us The Feelz just before he exits the show? The answers to those questions and more await, on the FINAL EPISODE of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Turbo 249: Chase Into Space, Part I
July 31, 2018 20:00We’re starting the countdown to launch on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘Chase Into Space, Part I’! Why are we suddenly all about the score in this episode? What extreme, dramatic tactic does TJ employ TWICE like it’s NBD? What Turbo trope is given a fantastic new spin? Find out the answers to these questions and more, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Boom Room: MMPR #29 w/ Kyle Higgins
July 31, 2018 12:59We’re talking about intricate scene set-ups, we’re marvelling at the work of Daniele and Walter, and we’re all trying not to cry— as we talk to Mr. Kyle Higgins about Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers #29! How was Kyle’s San Diego Comic-Con experience? How did the crossover scene with Go Go come about? And how did THOSE Rangers make it into the story? The answers to these questions and more await, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Boom Room!
Patreon Special : Bone Zone II: Bone Harder
July 29, 2018 20:00Alright ya scalliwags, ya scoundrels, ya… scoundrilwags, you! It’s time for what you’ve been waiting for! It’s time for RANGER DANGER BONE ZONE II: BONE HARDER! Do Mat and Lauren want to feel bat fur between their toes? Can young Lothor’s hotness outshine his problematic older self’s reverse-Bane mask? Is red hair still a goer when it’s made out of foam? Can anyone unseat Ecliptor from the Bone Throne?! Find out—on this Ranger Danger Patreon special, brought to life by our incredible (and in...
Turbo 248: Parts and Parcel
July 24, 2018 20:00A lot of disparate elements come together for a satisfyingly-packaged celebration of our favourite failures on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘Parts and Parcel’! How does this episode put a surprisingly-unique spin on Power Rangers episode structure? What conflict resolution might take the coverted trophy for ‘Most Properly Nonsense Moment In All of Turbo’? And why are our hearts melted by a hug? Find out, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Podcast!
Turbo 247: The Rival Rangers
July 17, 2018 20:00This week on the podcast, we’ve called on all of the fire brigades of the surrounding neighbourhoods to help us quench the leviathan thirst of the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘The Rival Rangers’! Who has made Ashley, Cassie and almost literally everybody else go positively D-crazy? Will Captain America/Professional Golden Retriever TJ even be able to perceive the immense thirst? And how does Justin manage to cap the episode off in a properly uncomfortable way? Find out, on this episode of th...
Turbo 246: Little Strong Man
July 10, 2018 20:00We’re turning and turning in the widening gyre on the podcast this week, and, as the falcon most assuredly cannot hear the falconer, we fail to hold the centre while watching the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘Little Strong Man’! Why does this episode owe a lot to Stan Lee and Steve Ditko? What Sentai-inflicted trope returns to frustrate us? And what tiny plot element makes us see the shape with body of a lion and the head of a man, with a gaze as blank and pitiless as the sun? Find out, as en...
Boom Room: Go Go Power Rangers #11 w/ Ryan Parrott
July 08, 2018 20:00The sturdy-but-well-oiled doors of the Ranger Danger Boom Room swing open once again, this time so we can speak to your friend and mine Mr. Ryan Parrott about Go Go Power Rangers #11! What character does Ryan most relate to? Why is a scene at the Juice Bar the crux of the arc? And what secret lies at the heart of the Ranger Slayer’s name? Find out the answers to these questions and more, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Boom Room podcast!
Turbo 245: Carlos and the Count
July 03, 2018 20:00We’re counting our lucky stars on the podcast this week, as we watch (and thoroughly enjoy!) the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘Carlos and the Count’! What genuinely great surprises does the Zord fight contain? Which character makes a surprisingly-fitting final appearance? And, uh… is Carlos the star of this show now? Find out, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Boom Room: Anniversary Special w/ Mat Groom & Michael Busuttil
July 02, 2018 20:00The door of the Ranger Danger Boom Room swings open once again-- and this time, your host Kyle Higgins welcomes two gentlemen you may not have heard of: the writers of the Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Special story 'Sealed', Mat Groom and Michael Busuttil! How did the pitching process work? Do Mat and Michael know the story behind the Kahoolian Egg? And how does Kyle do as a host? Find out, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Boom Room podcast!
Boom Room: MMPR #28 w/ Kyle Higgins
July 02, 2018 04:00It's the twilight of the Rangers, the Battle of Corinth, and the Boom of Rooms-- as writer Kyle Higgins joins us once again, this time to talk about the Shattered Grid midpoint, Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers #28! Why is Kyle leaving us?! What can we expect from Soul of the Dragon? And what moment may have been unconsciously inspired by Kyle's situation? Find out the answer to these questions and more, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Boom Room podcast!
Boom Room: Daniele Di Nicuolo
June 28, 2018 23:00In Shattered Grid, every Ranger ever is at risk—and one incredibly talented artist is at risk, because he has to draw them all! That’s right, in this special Ranger Danger Boom Room, we invite in a man we’ve been wanting to talk to for almost two years—the current artist on Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, Mr. Daniele Di Nicuolo! What are Daniele’s artistic inspirations? What assignment helped him get chosen to draw MMPR: Pink? And what inspired bit of lore did Daniele bring to Shattered Grid?...
Special: Buy Our Comic
June 27, 2018 15:00It's the most special of Ranger Danger Podcast specials-- the "Buy Our Comic!" spectacular, where we implore you to purchase the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Anniversary Special, because we have a story in it! Find out thrilling details like: do we want you to buy our comic? (We do!) If you enjoy the comic, should you tweet at BOOM! Studios to let them know? (You should!) And, of course, that age old question-- do we want you to buy our comic? (YES! YES, WE DO! PLEASE BUY OUR COMIC!) So, en...
Turbo 244: The Curve Ball
June 26, 2018 20:00We’re really thrown by the pacing on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘The Curve Ball’! Why are we all so sleepy all of a sudden? Why are we bewildered by an innocuous-seeming book? And why are sunglasses the own good thing in this whole episode? Find out, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Boom Room: Matt Levine
June 25, 2018 20:00It's the Ranger Danger Boom Room, and this time we're taking you even further behind the curtain to hear from Matt Levine, one of the editors on BOOM! Studios' Power Rangers line of comics. What connection to comics did Matt have before joining BOOM!? What does he look for when choosing writers and artists for projects? Where does he get his fantastic haircuts from? And how dare he? The answers to all these questions and many more await, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Boom Room podcast!
Turbo 243: Cassie’s Best Friend
June 19, 2018 20:00We’re, uh… we have a real tough time dealing with the consequences of Cassie’s new relationship on the podcast this week, as we watch ‘Cassie’s Best Friend’. Following along as we ask questions like ‘what?’, ‘no, but… really?’, and ‘why, God, whyyyyy?’ That’s right, it’s a carnival of moral and philosophical horrors, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Special: Two Interviews: David Yost and Karan Ashley
June 15, 2018 11:30It's a short-but-very-sweet Ranger Danger interview special! Mat and Michael dropped into the Supanova Pop Culture Expo Sydney... and had quick chats with Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers David Yost, and Karan Ashley! Enjoy!
Turbo 242: The Accident
June 12, 2018 20:00We’re exposed to plenty of unintentional humour on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘The Accident’! How do the writers almost get to a story, but then trip over their own feet? What seemingly-long-forgotten musical cue makes a triumphant return? And how does the Blue Senturion somehow endear himself to us even further? Find out, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Boom Room: Go Go Power Rangers #10 w/ Ryan Parrott
June 10, 2018 02:15It's conspiracies, tragedies, and Zord monstrosities this week as we talk to Ryan Parrott about Boom! Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers #10! Why does Matt keep doing stupid things? What do Zordon and Black Panther have in common? And what weird thing does Ryan do when he's writing the Rangers? Find out in this episode of the Ranger Danger Boom Room podcast!
Turbo 241: The Song of Confusion
June 05, 2018 20:00We’re fuddled and confazed on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘The Song of Confusion’! Why are we leaping to the defense of a keyboard player? How can this one episode contain three potentially-great episodes in it, but not execute on any of them? And why is Mat talking about his worst job interview experience ever? The answers to these questions and more await, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Patreon Special : Knight Watch 02: Captured Kingdom
June 03, 2018 20:00Thanks to our incredible Ranger Danger Patreon supporters, Power Rangers Knight Watch returns! With Michael DMing and Mat, Tim and Lauren dice-rolling, journey once again to the town when the modern meets the medieval! Will the Rangers alienate their mentor? Will they get some time in with Coach Tom? And most importantly... with they ensure their borrowed car escapes destruction?! The answers to these questions and more await, in Power Rangers Knight Watch episode 2: "Captured Kingdom!"
Turbo 240: Spirit of the Woods
May 29, 2018 20:00This week on the podcast, Mat’s spirit is broken, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘Spirit of the Woods’. Why does this episode start like an episode of Goosebumps? What story choice is especially maddening? And why does the Rescue Megazord turn out to be completely unnecessary? The answers to these questions and more await, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Turbo 239: The Turn of the Wrenched Wrench
May 22, 2018 20:00We heartily welcome a mechanically-solid story on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘The Turn of the Wrenched Wrench’. How do Bulk and Skull pull-off an actually-good entrance? Why does the titular wrench throw a spanner in the works? And what conceit is Mat amazed isn’t more common? The answers to these questions and more await, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Boom Room: MMPR #27 w/ Kyle Higgins
May 20, 2018 08:00The Grid is shattering, the Rangers are dividing, and the plot is thickening– so we’ve once again sought out Mr. Kyle Higgins, this time to talk about Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers #27 from Boom! Studios, as we approached the midpoint of the Shattered Grid event! How does Kyle balance having 10 characters in one conversation? Was it weird for Kyle seeing a location on comics-form that’s adapted from a short film he directed? And what fresh ways can we find to gush about the talents of Mr. Da...
Turbo 238: Fire in Your Tank
May 15, 2018 20:00We’re all-but-running-on-empty on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘Fire In Your Tank’! What great concept is totally wasted here? What other Saban Brands production makes an actually-kind-of-clever cameo? And why are the space cars a bit stupid? The answers to these questions and more await, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Boom Room: FCBD 2018 w/ Kyle Higgins & Ryan Parrott
May 15, 2018 08:00It's the crossover crossover event of the year!! With Shattered Grid bringing Ranger teams from across the years together, the Ranger Danger Boom Room now brings together both Go Go Power Rangers' Ryan Parrott and Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Kyle Higgins for a knockdown, drag-out chinwag about the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Shattered Grid Free Comic Book Special! What unused plot idea gets revealed? What character did Ryan get to write for the very first time? And can Mat and Michael ke...
Boom Room: Shattered Grid Annual w/ Kyle Higgins, Anthony Burch & Caleb Goellner
May 10, 2018 23:30As the Grid continues to shatter, the fight spreads beyond just the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers - so we've called in not one, not two, but THREE guests to help us make sense of the Shattered Grid Annual! What did Kyle Higgins do even though everyone was telling him not to? What other tokusatsu show did Caleb Goellner squeeze in a reference to? And how many episodes of Power Rangers RPM did Anthony Burch watch as research? All these questions answered - and more - in this episode of the Ran...
Turbo 237: The Gardener of Evil
May 08, 2018 20:00We’re bracing ourselves for a thorny one on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘The Gardener of Evil’! Why is this episode a defining moment for Bulk and Skull? Was monster henchmen does better than its monster-master on the Creature Feature? And what Justin moment actually kind of warms Mat’s heart, just a little bit? The answers to these questions and more await, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Boom Room: Pre-Ordering A Comic
May 05, 2018 06:00It's a Ranger Danger Very Special Educational Special! We wrote a Power Rangers story in a comic! But getting your hands on a comic can sometimes be confusing! Oh no! Fear not, loyal listener-- Mat and Michael are here to walk you through the process of pre-ordering a comic, so you can support us AND get a snazzy little story from us (and several from other talented individuals). What are you waiting for? Download this Ranger Danger Very Special Educational Special right now!
Boom Room: GGPR #9 w/ Ryan Parrott
May 04, 2018 12:45The Shattered Grid is now putting even the past at risk, and Kims are colliding, as we talk to Mr. Ryan Parrott about Boom! Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers #9. Why did the marketing of this issue create a brand new, somewhat-unintended reading experience? Which unexpected Firefly character helps Ryan find the voice of Goldar? And what secondary character will be a surprising focus of this arc? Find out-- in this episode of the Ranger Danger Boom Room podcast!
Turbo 236: Beware the Third Wish
May 01, 2018 20:00We hit you with our genie's bottle on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode 'Beware the Third Wish'! Is this the cold open with the lowest of stakes? Why is a scene with a bike one of the most confronting to Mat in the show's history? And why does Elgar's wish demonstrate his relative inner peace? Find out! On this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast.
Turbo 235: The Robot Ranger
April 24, 2018 20:00Things get inexplicably Asimovian on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode 'The Robot Ranger'! What is this? No, but really, what is this?? WHAT IS THIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS?! Join us as we try to figure out precisely that, on this weirdly confronting episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Patreon Special : Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: Dinosaur Great Battle! Farewell, Eternal Friends
April 22, 2018 20:00It’s a Ranger Danger Patreon Special, as Mat, Michael and Tim watch and discuss ‘Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: Dinosaur Battle! Farewell, Eternal Friends’-- also known as the Super Sentai movie that should’ve been the foundation for a Mighty Morphin’/Dino Thunder/Dino Charge team-up! Can this Sentai special fill the hole in our heart left by the lack of an American dino team-up? How do we feel about the Go-Busters? Can anything in a Sentai surprise us any more? Find out! We hope yo...
Boom Room: MMPR #26 w/ Kyle Higgins
April 22, 2018 10:51Rangers from three eras. Two heartbreaking hugs. And one Mr. Kyle Higgins. It's time to dive further into the Shattered Grid, as we talk to Kyle about Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers #26. Why isn't Lord Drakkon as bloodthirsty as we might first assume? What weather choice was crucial for a pivotal scene? And what perfect little detail did artist Daniele Di Nicuolo add to the last scene? Find out, in this episode of the Ranger Danger Boom Room podcast!
Turbo 234: Clash of the Megazords
April 17, 2018 20:00Just when we were asking 'should we stay or should we go?', a beautifully and outrageously fun romp lands in our laps as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode 'Clash of the Megazords'! Why do we spend a good deal of time talking about a Billy Zane action movie? What legitimately funny monster gag absolutely delighted us? And what does Michael declare perhaps the best Power Rangers action scene of all time? Find out, in this uncharacteristically upbeat episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo po...
Patreon Special : Behind the Themes
April 15, 2018 20:00It’s a Ranger Danger Patreon Special, as we take you Behind the Themes! Have you ever wondered what goes into the creation of the Ranger Danger theme music for each season? Michael sat down with Tim to unpack his process and get some notes on notes! We hope you enjoy this Patreon Special, and, as ever, we’re incredibly grateful for your support!
Turbo 233: Fall of the Phantom
April 10, 2018 20:00We wish Billy Zane was on the podcast with us this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode 'Fall of the Phantom'! Who is Mat and Lauren's new headcanon Phantom Ranger? Why does General Havoc actually impress us? And what delightful moment reminds us of an iconic Dino Charge scene? The answers to these questions and more await, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Patreon Special : Bone Zone
April 08, 2018 20:00It’s a Ranger Danger Patreon Special! This one’s been a long time coming. Prepare yourself-- for the debut of the Ranger Danger Bone Zone! Which horrifying monsters make Lauren and Mat say ‘Yeah, we’re down to clown’? How porkable is Pudgy Pig? Would we give Heckyl a tickle? Do we say ‘madame, no’ to Madame Woe? Find out, if you dare-- in the first (and perhaps last) Ranger Danger Bone Zone Patreon Special!
Turbo 232: One Last Hope
April 03, 2018 20:00We're holding out for redemption on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode 'One Last Hope'. How are the Rangers' headlights like halloumi burgers? What standard superhero trope do the Rangers surprise us by engaging in? And do the new Zords cause a major rift between your dependable podcast hosts? Find out! On this episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast.
Boom Room: MMPR #25 w/ Kyle Higgins
March 28, 2018 16:00THIS. IS. IT!!! The Grid has begun to shatter-- so we've jumped on the line to talk with Kyle Higgins about Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers #25 right away! How did Kyle decide on the Ranger team that opens the event? What changed before this issue went to print? And what is the origin of that HUGE TWIST ENDING?! Find out, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Boom Room podcast!
Turbo 231: The Darkest Day
March 27, 2018 20:00This week, the sun is blotted out by the Megazord-carrying robot dragon that’s sailing through the sky– as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode ‘The Darkest Day’! What cast change did Timothy miss? How could we completely disagree about the statement ‘this episode drastically changes the status quo’? And why are dangling Chromites a highlight? Find out! On this here episode of the Ranger Danger Turbo podcast!
Boom Room: Shattered Grid: Prelude w/ Kyle Higgins
March 25, 2018 06:03It's the Power Rangers short film that appeared out of nowhere to blow up the internet! Kyle wrote and directed a live-action prelude to Shattered Grid, starring Jason David Frank-- and we sat down with him to get the exclusive scoop on its genesis, production and release. What did it take to get legendary composer Ron Wasserman to return to the franchise? How were Michael and Mat involved? And what classic Ranger played a role that you might have missed? Find out, in this Ranger Danger Boom...
SNS 861: Caught Red Handed
March 23, 2018 20:00We're liberating ourself from the first half Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel on the podcast this week, as we watch the episode 'Caught Red-Handed'! Why does the Principal's punishment seem unnecessarily cool? Why is the monster like a poorly-thought-through Two-Face analogue? And why has the midseason cliffhanger made Michael so angry? Find out! On this episode of the Ranger Danger Super Ninja Steel podcast!
Turbo 230: When Time Freezes Over
March 20, 2018 20:00This week on the podcast, we’re liberated from the prison of objective reality and have our minds scattered down a path of collective insanity that ends in us accidentally creating a movie called ‘Time Train’– as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode, ‘When Time Freezes Over’! Surprisingly, it’s a pretty good time. We answer questions like: should spaghetti be eaten casually at a juice bar? (No, most certainly not! Be cool.) When the world has the Phantom Ranger, does it really need the P...
SNS 860: The Need for Speed
March 16, 2018 20:00We put the controls into Cruise control on the podcast this week, as we watch the generally pleasant Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel episode 'The Need for Speed'! What clever spin do we get on the 'Mick teaches a lesson' scene? What inspiration does Victor Vincent pull from Eobard Thawne? And what shocking moment thinks us momentarily thinking that Brody dies in a gruesome way? Find out! On this episode of the Ranger Danger Super Ninja Steel podcast!
Turbo 229: Vanishing Act
March 13, 2018 20:00This week on the podcast, you’re invited to witness the very moment that the last shreds of internal logic or consistency disappear—as we watch the Power Rangers Turbo episode, ‘Vanishing Act’. What’s—hoo, boy, sorry, I forgot how bad this was until I had to write this description, I’m having flashbacks, okay, woo, I’m good, I can move through it, ahem– what’s this about an ‘alternate dimension of invisibility’? What’s the deal with, ah, the Defender Gun. Yeah. That happened. I had forgotten...
Boom Room: Mystery Interview
March 11, 2018 20:00Sound the EXCLUSIVE ANNOUCMENT ALARM!! WEE AWW WEE AWW!! BOOM! Studios has cleared us to make an exclusive announcement about the upcoming Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Anniversary Annual! And that announcement is contained within the audio of this very podcast! I guess what I’m getting at is, how did you get this far into the description? This is the third paragraph down here. C’mon. It’s almost insulting. Go click that link!
SNS 859: Attack of the Galactic Ninjas
March 09, 2018 20:00After two weeks of much needed space, we're leaping back into the action on the podcast this week, as we watch the Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel episode 'Attack of the Galactic Ninjas!' Why are we charmed by Mick's tears? What absolutely fascinating team dynamic is threatened? And what is Monty's drastic escalation of 'Seven Minutes in Heaven'? Find out! On this episode of the Ranger Danger Super Ninja Steel podcast!