Best Zord Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 7: “Until We Meet Again!” (Kamen Rider V3 Eps. 46-52) 2:19:21

2h ago2:19:21

2:19:21

Nathan (“The TsuBro”), Jake (“The Metal Don”), and Chris (“Sentai Guy”) finish the first chapter of their new tokusatsu journey with the final episodes of Kamen Rider V3! Such a seminal time requires a visit from a certain skull-faced supervillain—but not the one you’re thinking. (Was it Rito all along?) After he gives the boys some often awkward f…

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Episode 6: “The Amazing Riderman” (Kamen Rider V3 Eps. 37-45) 1:49:12

11d ago1:49:12

1:49:12

The people who worked on Kamen Rider V3 need help. As in therapy. Nathan (“The TsuBro”), Chris (“Sentai Guy”), and Jake (“The Metal Don”) have concluded that. But this comes on the heels of Nathan singing “The Amazing Riderman” to start the episode, so he doesn’t have much room to talk. Speaking of Riderman, he shows up to kick off the series’ fina…

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Siegfried Rice 1:30:45

12d ago1:30:45

1:30:45

Nae Mick today unfortunately but we've got special guest Aero experiencing daddy issues in Final Fantasy Legend 2, McCormick doing religious studies in Soul Edge and Andy having no moral compass in Beatdown: Fists of Vengeance

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Episode 5: “Tusk-edo Mask” (Kamen Rider V3 Eps. 28-36) 2:13:15

29d ago2:13:15

2:13:15

Nathan (“The TsuBro”), Chris (“The Sentai Guy”), and Jake (“The Metal Don”) overcome the odds when life, uh, finds ways to keep them from recording—which leads to some of the most effed up stuff they’ve seen in Kamen Rider V3. Specifically, an occult sacrifice scene that’s arguably pornographic…for the kids! Your hosts have questions like, why does…

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President Dreamcast 1:00:38

1M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

We've got a Michael-centric episode as Mr Andy Mac is busy doing reconnaissance work at "The Biscuit", with the return of an indie games recommendations episode. McCormick charts the history of a cursed object in "The Case of the Golden Idol" (2022) and Mick attempts to survive an Eastern European battle royale in "Fear and Hunger 2 Termina" (2022)…

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Episode 4: “Go! Go! Destron Rangers!” (Kamen Rider V3 Eps. 19-27) 1:52:21

1M ago1:52:21

1:52:21

Say, “Hello”…to the latest episode of Henshin Power V3! Your hosts Nathan “The TsuBro” Marchand, Jake “The Metal Don” Hambrick, and especially Christopher “Sentai Guy” Riner fight the good fight against Streamyard, and after winning, they dive into their next batch of episodes for Kamen Rider V3. Sadly, this batch is held back by unfortunate shaky …

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Ouija Boards and Mega Zords 1:03:44

1M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Andy Mac ponders what it is to be sexy in "Sexy Parodius" (1996), McCormick imagines life as a Victorian gentleman fighting the occult in "Master of Darkness" (1992) and Mick pilots his Mega Zord through some admittedly poor cultural sensitivity in "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" (1994).

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Episode 3: “My One, er, Four Weaknesses!” (Kamen Rider V3 Eps. 10-18) 1:48:33

2M ago1:48:33

1:48:33

Nathan (“The TsuBro”), Chris (“Sentai Guy”), and Jake (“The Metal Don”) continue their journey through Kamen Rider V3 with the series’ introduction of a new commandant: Doktor Gay, er, G. Because poor literacy and English letters are scary…I guess. While the show continues to impress with its special effects and action, the characters are starting …

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Bonus Episode #1: Henshin 101 Panel (JAFAX 2023) 1:13:06

2M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

To tide you over until next week’s new episode, we’re giving you this fun little “fifth Wednesday” bonus episode! In June 2023, Nathan attended a convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan, called JAFAX (Japanese Animation Film and Art eXpo), where he gave several panel presentations, including this crash course in transforming superheroes. If you’d like…

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Neddy does Headdy 1:22:43

2M ago1:22:43

1:22:43

https://patreon.com/dynamiteneddy Hello and welcome to Dynamite Neddy - it's the retro games podcast where a couple of auld pals swap a couple of auld games. It's relaunch day, and after a wee trip down memory lane we're kicking things off than with a look at our namesake game, the incredible Dynamite Headdy on the Sega Mega Drive.…

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Episode 2: “Now I Have a Machine Gun Snake!” (Kamen Rider V3 Eps. 1-9) 2:00:44

3M ago2:00:44

2:00:44

Listeners! Lend us your…henshin power! The boys launch their Kamen Rider V3 coverage with the first nine episodes of the series (aka: disc one of the Generation Kikaida DVD set). This covers the new hero’s origins and early battles against kaijin like Scissors-Jaguar and Machine Gun Snake, who are created by Shocker’s latest rebrand, Destro, er, De…

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Episode 1: “The Henshin-itiation” (Introduction) 1:26:09

3M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Listeners! Lend us your…henshin power! Nathan Marchand (aka “The TsuBro”) returns to tokusatsu TV podcasting in this fused sequel to Henshin Men and The Power Trip. He’s joined by his friends Christopher Riner (aka “Sentai Guy”) and Jake Hambrick (aka “The Metal Don”) for this journey. In this episode, they introduce themselves, how they got into t…

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Episode 0: Promo Trailer 2:03

3M ago2:03

2:03

Henshin Power V3: Where three friends have three minutes to talk about tokusatsu! Nathan (aka “The TsuBro”) has finished both Henshin Men and The Power Trip, but his friends Chris (aka “Sentai Guy”) and Jake (aka “The Metal Don”) won’t let him stop discussing henshin heroes just yet! A new tokusatsu journey begins July 10, 2024 (Ultraman Day)! Podc…

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Mac in the Attic 1:00:15

3M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Get yer tweed jaikets on and prawn sandwiches at the ready - we're going for some video game appraisal! Andy Mac is putting his infamous valuation superpower to the test from his special antiques stall in Gourock - looking at titles from "Chuck Rock" to "Advanced Daisenryaku: Deutsch Dengeki Sakusen".…

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The Battle of Largs 1:35:08

4M ago1:35:08

1:35:08

McCormick travels to Another World, Mick finds out if he's brave enough to fight in Ragnarok in Valkyrie Profile and Andy becomes king of the nerds in Canis Canem Edit (except we all know it's called Bully)

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An Inoffensive Non-Spectacular Romp 1:02:01

4M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Mick wipes out on a gnarly wave in 16-bit surfer dude classic "Green Dog" (1992), McCormick tries to survive the Poseidon Adventure without the guidance of Gene Hackman playing a Priest in "SOS" (1993) and Andy Mac looks at the essence of a classic wee piler in the Mega Drive port of "Zool" (1992).

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Naebody puts Pac-Man in the Corner 58:22

5M ago58:22

58:22

Dynamite Neddy is back at the arcade! This week we traverse back through the hallowed grounds of Largs and Scarborough and talk aboot some arcade classics. Andy Mac ponders the life and legacy of everybody's favourite yellah baw in "Pac-Mania" (1987), a hungover Mick tries to recount a complicated science fiction plot in shoot em up masterpiece "Ra…

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Vegeta is Protestant Coded 1:26:20

5M ago1:26:20

1:26:20

A tribute to the bold yin - McCormick charges up to face Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3, Mick's dreams come true in Dragon Quest 6 and Andy throws projectiles at animals in Legacy of Goku 2

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Queen Chumbawamba 1:17:27

6M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

We're in with a listicle episode before the big Akira Toriyama special at the end o' the month - this week yer auld das are giein ye their tap 5 movie tie-in video games. Come wi us on a journey through a more simple time, when every Rambo or Terminator had a 16-bit accomplice, as we grapple with big issues of the day like "are birds actually repti…

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Tango and Hooch 1:36:30

6M ago1:36:30

1:36:30

Andy goes third-worldist in Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel (the gameboy one), Mick explains the title of Ecks vs Sever and McCormick shows us his jump in Morrowind.

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Jump Jump Jump Jump 1:18:52

7M ago1:18:52

1:18:52

We're back wi some classic mince n' totties Neddy action this week. Mick gets nostalgic for anime guys wi spiky hair in "The Legend of Dragoon", PDM McCormick finds some convincing parallels to the Anglo-Irish War in "Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber" and Andy Mac visits a robotic Kazakhstan Soviet Socialist Republic in wee pile classic "St…

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Masons wi lightsabers 1:11:12

8M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

Elections are boring, but what if there was an election where Dr Robotnik was on the ballot paper? Would ye be tempted to put an X in the box and see wit happens? There's nae Oxbridge punters or neoliberal lackeys on today's panel, just yer three auld das discussing their tap 5 video game villains they would vote for in an election.…

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The Zap Zone Changed My Life 1:18:49

8M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Mick has some buzz playing Toy Story for the Mega Drive, McCormick gets triggered by Radical Dreamers and sleepy Andy is dragged into the world of Spyro the Dragon

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A Bad Case of the Squitters 1:11:21

9M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Mick survives the 90s apocalypse in Vectorman, McCormick encounters a disturbing schnozz in Snowboard Kids and Andy gets up to some monkey business in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

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Parappa's Da (Christmas Special 2023) 1:21:44

10M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

Last Friday before knocking aff for the Christmas break? We've got ye covered - it's time for the end of year round up. Yer auld Das have picked their three favourite games of the year (roast totties) and their least favourite game of the year (the brussel sprout). What made their lists? Tune in noo! Also, spare a thought for the less fortunate at …

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Jamie, Lee, and Curtis ft. Johnny Branchfield 1:59:04

10M ago1:59:04

1:59:04

Andy catches some wascally wabbits in Wiz and Liz, Mick goes back to the future in Tales of Phantasia, McCormick disentangles some True Lies and special guest Johnny makes your daddy scream real good in Lylat Wars

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Smoking Pikachu ft. Mick McMenemie 1:30:14

10M ago1:30:14

1:30:14

Strap yourself in and get ready to raid the duty free for snout, Neddy airways is taking you on a voyage to different video game holiday destinations. The Micks are joined by super sub Mick McMenemie for a full house of Michaels (Andy Mac is still trapped in Act 3 of Labyrinth Zone) as they have a round-table discussion of their tap 5 video game le…

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All Hail Akitoshi Kawazu ft. Leo Glaister 1:24:49

11M ago1:24:49

1:24:49

With Andy Mac currently on a sabbatical tae the Hidden Palace Zone, the Micks are joined by super sub Leo Glaister for some mince n totties Neddy action. McCormick examines futuristic Japanese hip-hop through a Coronation Street lens with "Jet Set Radio Future", Leo goes the distance with Butterbean-centric Mega Drive boxing game "Toughman Contest"…

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The Splot - Galoshans Special 2023 ft. Helen Clocherty 2:00:38

11M ago2:00:38

2:00:38

Grab yersels a crucifix, a shotgun and a game genie - it's time for a spooktacular. We've got it aw for ye here, from a discussion of the scariest video game villains to a return visit from the disembodied malevolent spirit of Sir Sean Connery. Mick demands justice for Bruce Campbell in "Evil Dead: Hail to the King", Andy discusses Mummy physiology…

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The Fitba Special 2023 1:40:12

12M ago1:40:12

1:40:12

A ruckus is caused at the Inverclyde Derby, and then Andy explores post-industrial Melchester in Roy of the Rovers, McCormick puts his shirt and tie on for Championship Manager 01/02 and Johnny has a bunga bunga party with The Hurricanes

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The Nintendo Lock-In 1:14:53

1y ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Grab yourself a nice corner seat in the snug, a pint of Tartan Special and a packet of dry roasted, it's another pub-centric episode. Andy and Mick are joined by special guest Leo Glaister (McCormick spent the whole night sticking tunes on the jukebox) as they have a round-table discussion of which first party Nintendo characters would be best to g…

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The Legacy of Tommy Oliver (Series Finale) 2:01:47

1y ago2:01:47

2:01:47

Host Anthony Desiato bids farewell to the podcast by exploring the legacy of the franchise's most legendary Ranger. In this special series finale event, Anthony and returning guest Lance Laster (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO ARROW) discuss the post-TURBO journey of Tommy Oliver across his season-long return to the franchise in DINO THUNDER, a selection of reun…

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A Barrage of Intense Warfare 1:19:03

1y ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Mick plays wee NES diamond (that costs about as much as one) Little Samson, McCormick gets a job in Final Fantasy 3 and Andy flies too close to the sun in Kid Icarus

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Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie 1:33:04

1y ago1:33:04

1:33:04

Host Anthony Desiato ventures into new (for him) territory with returning guest Chris D'Lando as they discuss the second big-screen outing for the Power Rangers franchise, aka 1997's TURBO: A POWER RANGERS MOVIE. They also examine the television arcs "Shift Into Turbo" and "Passing the Torch," which marked the departure of Jason David Frank's Tommy…

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Sonic Death Match 1:06:35

1y ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Yer auld das take a break from the usual programming to bring you an answer tae an age old question - who would win if a load of Sonic the Hedgehog lore characters were battering each other ootside a pub in Greenock?

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Super Sentai Zyuranger 1:46:30

1y ago1:46:30

1:46:30

Host Anthony Desiato at last explores the ZYURANGER series of SUPER SENTAI, the Japanese franchise upon which Power Rangers was based, with guests Perry Constantine (SUPERHERO CINEPHILES) and V Ken Marion (artist on DEATHSHROUD). Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) …

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Professor Erection 1:30:12

1y ago1:30:12

1:30:12

Mick visits a French planet in Little Big Adventure, McCormick has gotta go fast in F-Zero X and Andy has a hard time with a chicken in Parappa the Rapper

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Live (PLUS: Power Down News) 1:01:03

1y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special bonus episode! First, Anthony shares an important update about the future of the podcast. Then, Anthony and guest Ralph Puma discuss the 1994-1995 stage show MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS LIVE. Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord ar…

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The Mighty Morphin Video Games 1:06:48

1y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jeremy Frutkin discuss the classic 90s video games MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS and MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE for Super Nintendo (SNES) and other gaming systems. Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (cha…

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The Soap Shoes Special 1:03:54

1y ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Due to some technical issues we've got a McCormickless episode for youse this time around - Mick and Andy discuss 'The Exorcist: Believer', growing up and, of course, soap shoes. Featuring 'Bart's Nightmare' (kind of) and Sonic Adventure 2.

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55 - Zord of the Plants 1:35:47

1y ago1:35:47

1:35:47

The Shieldless face off against the ultra-powerful Barleysau pig-zord in a timed trial. Their first place spot in the Crystal Bearer tournament is on the line. Visit our Patreon! Check us out at jkwererolling.captivate.fm Our Magician Master is Michael Moore Sassly Naturespring is Nadine Kühn Erich Miller is Sebastian Kinder Jasper Kasper is Lukas …

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Shattered Grid 1:35:31

1y ago1:35:31

1:35:31

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Chris D'Lando discuss the epic comic book crossover event "Shattered Grid" from BOOM! Studios, which follows Lord Drakkon—the evil alternate universe Tommy Oliver—as he targets Ranger teams across time in a bid to access the Morphin Grid and rewrite reality. This episode covers MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #25-30 and …

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JK Takes a Break 3:12

1y ago3:12

3:12

Thanks for sticking with us a stay tuned for updates! We won't be gone long! Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/jk.were.rolling/ JK, We're Rolling! JK, We're Rolling! website Facebook/ReviewBy Magical Hats Network

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Chaotic Techno Demon 1:38:27

1y ago1:38:27

1:38:27

Mick tracks down Coconuts the Monkey in Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, Andy gets his greedy hands on Wario Land 4 and McCormick takes on thicc king Kraid in Super Metroid

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Bonus: World Building, Player Dynamics, and Mutual Fangirling (W/ Ashleigh Hoppe) 1:14:49

1y ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Michael Moore and Ashleigh Hoppe discuss their journeys as young, aspiring podcasters and game masters! Check Ashleigh and friends out at Horizon's Point: Allegedly a DnD Podcast! Thanks for listening and we'll be back next week. Have follow-up questions after today's conversation? Find us on social media and ask away! Visit our Patreon! Check us o…

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The Gold Ranger 1:54:06

1+ y ago1:54:06

1:54:06

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Henry Varona chronicle the return of Jason Scott as the Gold Ranger during his epic POWER RANGERS ZEO arc. This episode covers "The Power of Gold," "Revelations of Gold," "A Golden Homecoming," "Where in the World Is Zeo Ranger 5?", "King for a Day" Parts I-II, "A Brief Mystery in Time," and "Good as Gold." Summoning …

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54 - Corn to be Wild (Fragmented Castle Arc) 1:08:29

1+ y ago1:08:29

1:08:29

The Shieldless FINALLY talk to some horseshield students and the next challenge begins. It's maize meets maze for this next test - and medical staff are nearby to help! Visit our Patreon! Check us out at jkwererolling.captivate.fm Our Magician Master is Michael Moore Sassly Naturespring is Nadine Kühn Erich Miller is Sebastian Kinder Jasper Kasper …

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The Ballad of Zeo Ranger 5 1:22:20

1+ y ago1:22:20

1:22:20

Host Anthony Desiato and returning guest Joe Marcello (DOLLAR BIN BANDITS podcast) discuss a pair of Tommy-centric storylines from POWER RANGERS ZEO: "There's No Business Like Snow Business" Parts I-III, which broke up the fan-favorite Tommy/Kimberly pairing and planted the seeds for Tommy's romance with Kat, as well the four-part arrowhead arc tha…

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The Dynamics of Diagonals 1:18:02

1+ y ago1:18:02

1:18:02

The wait is over - the Neddy bhoys are back in town. This time it's just the way we like it - three 16-bit games. Andy Mac learns what Prince Charles and slam dunks have in common in "NBA Jam: Tournament Edition", McCormick explores diagonal platforming and non-traditional gender roles in "Landstalker", and Mick has fun wi Nintendo's wee pink baw i…

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53 - Put the Vial in the Potion and You Drink 'Em Both Up (Fragmented Castle Arc) 1:17:12

1+ y ago1:17:12

1:17:12

The Shieldless face their first Crystal Bearer tournament challenge. Newton bears gifts. The group gets a statue. Visit our Patreon! Check us out at jkwererolling.captivate.fm Our Magician Master is Michael Moore Sassly Naturespring is Nadine Kühn Erich Miller is Sebastian Kinder Jasper Kasper is Lukas Fischer Our cover art is by Pascal Jounais JK,…

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