A podcast where two dudes in their mid-twenties watch every episode of Power Rangers two decades later and try very hard to hold onto their nostalgia. (Spoilers: They fail.) Also, they have potty mouths, so there’s that… Listen to a new episode every…
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato (Digging for Kryptonite, My Comic Shop History) celebrates the 30th anniversary year of Power Rangers with this 20-episode podcast series charting his experience with the franchise. Summoning the Zords focuses on the Mighty Morphin era and beyond, its impact and legacy, and the tale of its most legendary Ranger—Jason David Frank's Tommy Oliver—across media. The podcast has concluded its run, but keep your subscription active, as you never know when it might be called BAC ...
…
continue reading
1
The Legacy of Tommy Oliver (Series Finale)
2:01:47
2:01:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
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) …
…
continue reading
1
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Live (PLUS: Power Down News)
1:01:03
1:01:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
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…
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
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 …
…
continue reading
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 …
…
continue reading
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…
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato and returning guest Tyler Patrick (KRYPTON REPORT podcast) chart the end of the Mighty Morphin era and the beginning of the Rangers' Zeo journey. This episode covers "Master Vile and the Metallic Armor" Parts I-III, "Rangers in Reverse," and "A Zeo Beginning" Parts I-II, with references to the Alien Rangers miniseries as well. …
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Matt Truex (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW) defend the underrated 2017 reboot film POWER RANGERS. Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art). Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, incl…
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Woliner discuss the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Season 3 story arc that bid farewell to Kimberly and introduced her replacement as the Pink Ranger: Kat. This episode covers "A Ranger Catastrophe" Parts I-II, "Changing of the Zords" Parts I-III, and "A Different Shade of Pink" Parts I-III. Summoning the Zords is …
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rob O'Connor (ALL STAR SUPERFAN PODCAST) celebrate the just-released Netflix special "Once & Always" featuring the long-awaited returns of original Rangers Zack (Walter Emanuel Jones) and Billy (David Yost), as well as a fitting tribute to Trini and her portrayer, the late Thuy Trang. Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squ…
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lance Laster (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO ARROW podcast) discuss "Ninja Quest," the four-part story arc early in Season 3 of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS that gave the Rangers new ninja powers and Zords within the continuity of the television series. Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Print…
…
continue reading
1
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995)
1:42:31
1:42:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:42:31
Host Anthony Desiato welcomes back returning guest V Ken Marion (artist on DEATHSHROUD) to discuss the seminal 1995 MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS film, which introduced Ivan Ooze, new ninja powers for the Rangers, and a surprisingly vulnerable Zordon. Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Co…
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jeremy Frutkin discuss "The Ninja Encounter," which introduced Rocky, Adam, and Aisha, and "The Power Transfer," which saw them take over as the Red, Black, and Yellow Rangers for Jason, Zack, and Trini. Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord …
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Joe Marcello (DOLLAR BIN BANDITS podcast) discuss the second year (issues #13-24) of the BOOM! Studios MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic book series by Kyle Higgins, Hendry Prasetya & more, featuring the secret of the 1969 Power Rangers team, Finster's big play, and the next chapter in the Lord Drakkon Saga. Summonin…
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick (KRYPTON REPORT podcast) discuss the first year (issues #0-12) of the BOOM! Studios MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic book series by Kyle Higgins and Hendry Prasetya, featuring Tommy's struggle to acclimate to the team and the introduction of Lord Drakkon. Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Producti…
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato and guest JJ Hodges (FOR COMIC JUNKIES podcast) relive the arrival of iconic Power Rangers villain LORD ZEDD, from his imposing debut and ousting of Rita Repulsa in "The Mutiny" to their eventual union in "The Wedding." Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine …
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jon Runyan (Rainbow Comics, Cards and Collectibles) celebrate Tommy Oliver's triumphant return in the two-part event "White Light," which saw the fan-favorite character assume the mantle of the White Ranger. They also discuss the three-part "Return of the Green Ranger" arc from later in Mighty Morphin Season 2. Summon…
…
continue reading
1
Remembering Jason David Frank (Plus: A Short Hiatus)
14:56
14:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:56
Host Anthony Desiato remembers the late Jason David Frank (Tommy), who passed away on 11/20/22, and announces a short hiatus for the podcast. Summoning the Zords returns with new episodes in January 2023.By Flat Squirrel Productions
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Chris Wilcock (Undiscovered Realm) follow Tommy Oliver's post-"Green with Evil" television arc, which saw him lose his powers more than once before ultimately returning as the White Ranger. Episodes discussed include: "Gung Ho!", "Green Candle" Parts I-II, "Return of an Old Friend" Parts I-II, "Green Dream," "Green No…
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato welcomes guest V Ken Marion (comic book artist on Deathshroud, DC's Trinity, and more) for the series premiere of Summoning the Zords! The duo discuss their Power Rangers fandom and break down the iconic 5-part television miniseries "Green with Evil," which introduced the legendary Green Ranger himself: Tommy Oliver. Summoning …
…
continue reading
Host Anthony Desiato proudly introduces his forthcoming podcast series SUMMONING THE ZORDS: A POWER RANGERS FAN JOURNEY, premiering 9.12.22! Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Joel Carroll (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art). Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, DIGGING F…
…
continue reading
We’ve started a new podcast, The Watchers of Earth-199999! Come join us as we go through the Marvel Cinematic Universe, movie-by-movie, delegated only to watch…never to interfere. Here is our first (April Fool’s) episode talking about Zack Snyder’s Justice League. We hope you give it a listen and enjoy!…
…
continue reading
In this, our potentially final episode: It’s a nonsense free-for-all with questions like: What is up with Villamax’s heel-face turn? How did they get to Mirinoi and why isn’t all stone? How did Kendrix come back? Did anyone explain to her boss where she’s been for 6 months? Why/how did Trakeena fuse with what’s-his-face? How can Stanton live with h…
…
continue reading
In this episode: Andrew explains the origins of that weird bit he does while ordering Christmas gifts off of BestBuy.com. ALSO: We try to determine the blandest Ranger.By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
Raise the Titanisaur - In this episode: We play Plot Points Andrew Doesn’t Get, One By One.By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
In this episode: Andrew’s sick with a cold and we’re both sick of this sh**.By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
In this episode: Seth calls dreamy boys on his bed to ask about the hands in their buttholes, the Rangers sniff hard drugs, and we struggle to recognize a single villain · so overall, it’s just another infamous Sunday recording!By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
In this episode: MOTHERF***ING CLIP SHOWWWWWWW!By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
In this episode: Andrew bribes Seth with 100 Swabbies so he’ll run the show instead of him.By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
In this episode: We bounce between super pumped for nonsense and super bored by bullshit, Seth tries to steal credit from Japan, and Andrew airs some beefs that are not related to anything in this episode in any way.By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
In this episode: Why Don’t I Cawe?: An Academic Papew by Seff Kumpf and Andwew Meyewhoefew, pewfowmed in widdle baby voices.By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
In this episode: We hope you liked last episode, because we apparently still have a lot more to discuss about it than we do the one we just watched. ALSO: Can you take the Sting out of the Winger, Terra Venture promotions are done through parking lot science fairs instead of deathmatches, and we wonder about the Ernie’s Dome.…
…
continue reading
In this episode: Karone’s too cute as a button to wear leather, magnets make mooks into bugs,Trakeena is Ascended Goldar, and a He-Man action figure snaps on G.I.Joe armor.By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
In this episode: Andrew’s still in an Arizona hotel with no mic, we start to lose it before tightening reality Up-Man, and Not-Evil Astronema is MAD boring. ALSO: We do some deep mythology digging to figure out these powers, there’s a new update on Grow-Big Grandpa, and Skin-Walkers were the first Rangers. ALSO: Andrew wants to remind you he called…
…
continue reading
In this episode: We were supposed to have a Guest Ranger (sorry Where Fears and Lies Melt Away), but schedules got all out of whack while Andrew was in Arizona. Andrew is recording in AZ with no mic and uses the hotel wifi to look up Superman porn, we try to figure out the Has-Been Rangers’ ·special mission·, and Kendrix ascends into her Spiritual …
…
continue reading
In this episode: We have two Guest Rangers and since multiple audio recordings are a gamble, one of them is super quiet and echoes our voices! Have fun with that! ALSO: Andros is living in the vents, Seth is a two-hole-noodle guy, and Jay has been cohost this whole time. Thanks to Tokusatsu Podcastu for coming on the show!…
…
continue reading
In this episode: The big villain sits down to watch every previous episode of Lost Galaxy. If we had known this, we’d have just skipped this season and interviewed him.By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
In this episode: Andrew’s down for Motorcycle Business and nothing else. Leo meets the man of his dreams.By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
In this episode: Seth fears Girl Power, Maya fights a Dr. Suess characters, and we gotta stop Giant Grandpa. Also, it should be actually be ·Loyax's· instead.By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading
In this episode: Seth’s the positive one. How ‘bout that?By Andrew Meyerhoefer and Seth Kumpf
…
continue reading