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Host Anthony Desiato (Digging for Kryptonite, My Comic Shop History) is "Back to Action!" with a podcast series exploring the Power Rangers franchise, now in its milestone 30th anniversary year, with a focus on the Mighty Morphin era of the television show, its legacy and impact, and the tale of its most legendary Ranger across media. New episodes biweekly.
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My Comic Shop History is a podcast hosted by filmmaker Anthony Desiato (My Comic Shop DocumentARy, My Comic Shop Country) exploring the culture, business, and fandom of the comics retail industry. In Season 1, New York's Alternate Realities closed after 23 years in operation, a community united to say farewell, and a podcast was born. The series continued with deep dives into collecting (Season 2), national comics retail (Season 3), conventions (Season 4), and Westchester County's lost shops ...
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From Flat Squirrel Productions and the host of My Comic Shop History comes a companion podcast series! Anthony Desiato presents FLAT SQUIRREL TALES: BEYOND MY COMIC SHOP, featuring comic book, movie, and television club discussions, conversations with creators, and stories from the convention floor and behind the counter. Episodes from this series have been reposted under the My Comic Shop History feed, where this podcast lives on as the "Beyond My Comic Shop" subseries.
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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…
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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 …
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Host Anthony Desiato reunites with former Alternate Realities owner Steve Oto to discuss a recent comic shop resurrection in the Westchester area, a long-awaited update on a beloved AR figure, and the many changes in Steve's life, including the closing of his Diamond Comics account. This is the second of the final four episodes of My Comic Shop His…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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Host Anthony Desiato reunites with Alternate Realities legend Bill Maio for the beginning of the podcast's final run of episodes. They discuss hopes for an upcoming reunion of the AR gang, the state of the comics industry, and the recent closing of Westchester comic shop The Spider's Web. This is the first of the final four episodes of My Comic Sho…
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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 …
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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…
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Host Anthony Desiato sits down with the enigmatic owner of Acme Comics, Jermaine Exum (aka Lord Retail), for an epic trilogy event. In the finale, Jermaine reveals customer confusion over the "Death of Superman" 30th anniversary special, shares what's on (or rather what's NOT on) his dating profile, and tees up the future of the Lord Retail brand. …
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Host Anthony Desiato sits down with the enigmatic owner of Acme Comics, Jermaine Exum (aka Lord Retail), for an epic trilogy event. In Part II, Jermaine discusses Superman comic recommendations, digital comics, distribution struggles, and choosing his words carefully. My Comic Shop History is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Joel Carroll and …
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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…
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Host Anthony Desiato sits down with the enigmatic owner of Acme Comics, Jermaine Exum (aka Lord Retail), for an epic trilogy event. In Part I, Jermaine discusses the process of breaking the news to the Acme community that he had assumed ownership of the shop. Also, Anthony shares some updates on those people and shops who have been part of past sea…
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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 …
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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…
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Host Anthony Desiato shines a light on NJ comic shop FAT MOOSE COMICS as it celebrates its milestone 40th year in operation. In Part IV, the finale, Anthony reunites with current Moose owner Shawn Hendricks to recap the 40th anniversary celebration and to ponder the future of the store. My Comic Shop History returns later in 2022 with another multi…
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Host Anthony Desiato shines a light on NJ comic shop FAT MOOSE COMICS as it celebrates its milestone 40th year in operation. In Part III, Anthony welcomes two members of the Fat Moose "Herd," longtime customers Gene Cahill and "Philtastic" Phil Maenza, to discuss their experiences in front of the counter. My Comic Shop History is a Flat Squirrel Pr…
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Host Anthony Desiato shines a light on NJ comic shop FAT MOOSE COMICS as it celebrates its milestone 40th year in operation. In Part II, Anthony welcomes Moose founder and former owner Ilan Strasser to discuss the shop's origin, evolution, and sale. My Comic Shop History is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Phil Maenza and theme music by Basic…
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Host Anthony Desiato shines a light on NJ comic shop FAT MOOSE COMICS as it celebrates its milestone 40th year in operation. In Part I, Anthony welcomes his pal and current Moose owner Shawn Hendricks, who took over the store in 2020...just in time for a pandemic. Now, Shawn reflects on his transition from clerk to owner as he prepares to celebrate…
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Host Anthony Desiato celebrates Halloween once more with Alternate Realities legend Dr. Bill Maio in the finale of "The LongAR Halloween." My Comic Shop History will return in 2022. In the meantime, be sure to listen to Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey, available on all major podcast platforms.…
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Host Anthony Desiato offers a special presentation of his Superman podcast series DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE, currently available on all major podcast platforms. In this episode, Anthony and fellow AR alum Mike Sangregorio debate whether television's "Crisis on Infinite Earths" Arrowverse crossover gave Tom Welling's Clark Kent (SMALLVILLE) a fitting e…
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Host Anthony Desiato celebrates April Fool's Day with former Alternate Realities coworker and fellow April birthday Tom Darby in Part VII of "The LongAR Halloween." Crossover alert: Anthony and Tom discuss BATMAN: HUSH on the 4/7/21 episode of My Comic Shop Book Club!By Flat Squirrel Productions
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Host Anthony Desiato offers a special presentation of his new podcast series MY COMIC SHOP BOOK CLUB (available on all major podcast platforms and in video form on YouTube). In this episode, Anthony and guest Shawn Hendricks of Fat Moose Comics revisit the controversial Frank Miller and Jim Lee tale ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER.…
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Host Anthony Desiato offers a special presentation of his new podcast series DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE (available on all major podcast platforms). In this episode, Anthony and guest Rich Roney examine a late-20th Century relic: the "Superman 2000" proposal by Grant Morrison, Mark Waid, Mark Millar, and Tom Peyer to revamp the Super-titles.…
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Host Anthony Desiato returns to the mic for a supersized conversation with Acme Comics manager Jermaine Exum (aka Lord Retail) about comics in the time of COVID. Following this coda to the podcast's coverage of comics retail, a new chapter of My Comic Shop History, "The LongAR Halloween," begins in the next episode.…
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Host Anthony Desiato goes guest-less for a special solo episode in which he recounts the secret origin of his mentor and old boss, Steve Oto, by reading the 2008 profile he wrote for a college journalism class. Note: "The Homecoming" miniseries is on hiatus and will resume later in 2020 or 2021.By Flat Squirrel Productions
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Host Anthony Desiato reunites with frequent guest Chris Wilcock (Undiscovered Realm co-owner) to recount their experiences becoming fathers, Chris' reaction to Alternate Realities signing up as a vendor at June 2020's Undiscovered Realm Comic Con, and MY COMIC SHOP COUNTRY's 2019 screening highlights.…
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Host Anthony Desiato presents the podcast's first-ever "minisode," a special edition in which he: announces that the long-awaited documentary film MY COMIC SHOP COUNTRY is available NOW on Apple TV/iTunes (Amazon release to follow on 4.7.20); addresses the dire situation currently facing comic shops; shares his vision for the rest of "The Homecomin…
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Host Anthony Desiato reaches the end of the road--for now--as this era of My Comic Shop History draws to a close. Together with Alternate Realities legends Bill Maio, Rich Roney, and Steve Oto, Anthony reveals long-held secrets, ponders a rebirth, and looks to the future. Finale.By Flat Squirrel Productions
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Host Anthony Desiato returns to the present to survey the Westchester comic shop scene of today. In this penultimate episode, Anthony and guest Sandro Prosperino (former Alternate Realities customer and the one-time co-owner of Near Mint Comics in Valhalla, NY) recount their post-AR experiences at The Spider's Web, Aw Yeah Comics, Newbury Comics, N…
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