Rangersplain

Aug 05 2024 66 ep. 1507 mins 46
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Welcome to Rangersplain, where Sid Smith takes their best friend Ashley Leckwold on a magical journey through the world of Power Rangers.

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Episode 57: We Still Hate Zordon

Aug 05 2024 95 mins  
Rangersplain is back with the comics this month with the first half of the Unlimited Power arc! It’s a new era and journey for the Rangers, but still the same old hate for Zordon from your favorite gay ranger fans.Show NotesOur Patreon

Episode 56: Even Space Has Been Corrupted By Capitalism

Apr 05 2024 172 mins  
We’re back, baby! After several months off, Ashley and Sid have returned to cover Cosmic Fury! It’s the last Power Ranger series for now, but what do our hosts think? Well, you probably already have seen the run time, so let’s get into it.Show NotesOur Patreon

MissingNo 10: Go Go Redux Rangers! (Episode 7 Original Recording)

Jan 03 2024 50 mins  
Summary:So remember when Sid and Ashley first covered Go Go Power Rangers and they had to re-record the episode? Well, the original file magically wasn’t that corrupted! So check out this “lost” version of their first brush with Go Go Power Rangers! Note: This episode was originally recorded June 2019 before Sid was going by their current name. However, it is fun to revi

#55: Telemarketers, the Evilest of Jobs

Dec 01 2023 78 mins  
It’s the end of another year for Rangersplain and the end of another comics arc as Ashley and Sid take a look at Necessary Evil Part 2! Yes, they are wondering why Jason and Tommy still won’t kiss, dammit.Show NotesOur Patreon

#54: Oh! NOW I Get It!

Nov 02 2023 72 mins  
Summary: Rangersplain is heading back to the comics this month with the first half of Necessary Evil! And is that… internal conflict and unresolved tension? In OUR Power Rangers?! It’s more likely than you think.Show NotesSubscribe to our Patreon

Missingno9: Goodbye Horses

Oct 31 2023 103 mins  
Summary: It’s Halloween again for the Strange Animals of Rangersplain! This year, Ashley and Sid are joined by author Lillian Boyd to have a round table discussion about Jordan Peele’s 2022 film Nope. Hey, it takes place out where a lot of Power Rangers was filmed and features some wild creature effects. It counts for the Toku chart.Show NotesPatreon

#53: Dinohenge Files

Oct 01 2023 176 mins  
Continuing from last month, Sid and Ashley are covering Dino Fury season 2. Which might be their favorite season of Power Rangers so far?! It’s all about the power of love, mysteries, snacks, pop-punk creeps, and women’s wrongs in this episode!Show NotesPatreon

#52: BuzzBlast Unsolved

Sep 03 2023 143 mins  
Well, they finally got here: Sid and Ashley are finally up to the most recent iteration of Power Rangers! Covering the first season of Dino Fury, the two discuss the show bringing Power Rangers into a modern era both with content and lore. It’s an episode about queerness, serialization, modern families, dinosaur moms, and just how much this season has to be inspired by Buzzfeed U

#51: This Is How You Save The Void

Aug 01 2023 98 mins  
Ashley and Sid continue down the path of the comics with Beyond The Grid! Which can be described as “gay gay homosexual gay.” Along with the overwhelming power of queerness, the two discuss their continuing dislike of Andros, Stephen King references, alien polycules, and just what exactly is going on with Cam anyway.Show Notes Patreon

#50: I Get It!

Jun 30 2023 81 mins  
It’s finally time! Sid and Ashley are tackling Shattered Grid, the first ever comics crossover event for Power Rangers! In this episode, the two talk fascism, grief, and self-loathing while also making fun of Ninjor for being a doofus. They also finally get a plotline they talked about 4 years ago, so that’s fun!Show NotesPatreon