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Follow along as two American friends watch Super Sentai (the Japanese series that spawned Power Rangers) and then desperately attempt to fathom it. Visit us at HENSHINCOMPREHENSION.COM

Ryan & Tim


    • Jan 1, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    HC 20: I Smell An "A" (part b)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2015 91:19


    In this episode Ryan and Tim stroll down Rodeo Drive one last time and wrap up Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters From Beverly Hills. From sunny So-Cal to the heart of darkness, the boys face the gamut in this one!    There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the TV episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.        Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast        Henshin Comprehension ©2015

    HC 19: I Smell An "A" (part a)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2014 60:33


    In this show Ryan and Tim watch the pilot episode for TTAFFBH (Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters From Beverly Hills) and it's truly beyond their comprehension! There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Jetman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Jetman altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.  Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast  Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 18: Special Bazooka of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2014 54:15


    This week Ryan and Tim watch Jetman episode 14: Special Bazooka of Love, join an anti-tank infantry and get caught up in a love triangle with a T-55!   There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Jetman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Jetman altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.  Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman.  Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast  Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 17: Mixology & Masterpiece Theatre

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2014 67:02


    Tim and Ryan get to visit Rokumeikan Manner and watch Jetman episode 13: Maze of Love but have to stay downstairs with the help.  There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Jetman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Jetman altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.  Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman.  Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast  Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 16: Bus Nuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2014 85:34


    Ryan and Tim board Jetman - Episode 12: "Hellbound Bus" but the fare is more than they can afford!       There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Jetman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Jetman altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.        Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman.        Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast        Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 15: Vender's Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2014 83:38


    Ryan and Tim peer inside Jetman - Episode 15: "A Dangerous Game", slap the glass and search our gym bag for loose change.       There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Jetman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Jetman altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.        Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman.        Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast        Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 14: Professor Noodle or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Soup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2014 71:01


    Ryan and Tim watch Jetman - Episode 10: "Cup Noodle" which contains shrimp and those little cured fish thingies. There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Jetman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Jetman altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.  Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman.  Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast  Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 13: Unlucky In Love, Lucky In Mud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2014 70:44


    Ryan and Tim watch Jetman - Episode 09: "Muddy Love" and explore a date map to Tokyo. There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Jetman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Jetman altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.  Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman.  Song featured in this episode "Ichiba e Ikou" by Mariko Nagai Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast  Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HX: Let's Play Jetman! (AUDIO ONLY)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2014 15:09


    This is the AUDIO ONLY version of HENSHIN EXTENSION where we play Jetman for NES! How much does Tim suck at old school video games? Let's find out! Other things discussed in this show: Chroma Squad (the game) Gun Caliber (the movie) ALSO Tim & Ryan read listener feedback! Special thanks to Bensounds (bensounds.com) for providing this episode's excellent elevator music!

    HX: Let's Pay Jetman! (VIDEO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2014 24:12


    Another HENSHIN EXTENSION episode and our first VIDEO PODCAST where we play Jetman for NES! How much does Tim suck at old school video games? Let's find out!   Other things discussed in this show: Chroma Squad (the game) Gun Caliber (the movie) ALSO Tim & Ryan read listener feedback!   Special thanks to Bensounds (bensounds.com) for providing this episode's excellent elevator music!  

    HC 12: Live and Let Diamond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2014 76:51


    Ryan and Tim watch Jetman - Episode 08: "The Laughing Diamond" wherein they debate the gender of a giant jewelry themed monster. There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Jetman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Jetman altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.  Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman.  Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast  Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 11: Godzilla Part 2 – Atomic Benediction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2014 101:15


    Ryan and Tim watch the second half of GODZILLA vs. MECHAGODZILLA (1974). If You haven't listened to last week's episode wherein the first half was discussed, it's encouraged you do so. Failure to comply may incur the wrath of Godzilla! There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the movie we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching the movie altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.  Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast  Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 10: Godzilla Part 1 – The Church of Kaiju

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2014 97:03


    Ryan and Tim watch the first half of GODZILLA vs. MECHAGODZILLA (1974). Not only is it the first feature length film watched on the podcast, but it is also the first English dub that the duo has decided to tackle. Welcome to the church of Kaiju! CAN I GET A WITNESS?!   There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the movie we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching the movie altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.    Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast    Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HX (Hensin Extension) - A Bagful of Topics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2014 19:42


    Henshin Extension is a subseries of our podcast where we briefly discuss minor toku topics that interest us and hopefully you, the listener. Topics for this extension include: Kanpai Senshi After V, Saban's big announcement, updates on art for the coming addendum to our Audio Glossary, how you can contact us and plans for our next BIG episode! Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast  Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 09 Twenty-Seven and Still Single

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2014 60:21


    Ryan and Tim watch Jetman - Episode 07: "Ryu's Marriage?!" where we learn how blind dates can interfere with your superhero crime fighting duties.  There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Jetman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Jetman altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.  Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman.  Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast  Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 08 The Sentai Cardinal Sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2014 73:06


    Ryan and Tim watch Jetman - Episode 06: "Raging Robot" wherein the Jetmen finally unveil their giant robot... or do they?  There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Jetman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Jetman altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.  Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman.  Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast  Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 07 SUPPLEMENTAL – Good God, Man!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2014 53:29


    Ryan and Tim take a break from Jetman and watch a really weird toku from the 70s called Go! Godman - Episode 22: "Godman vs. Bat-Man." It's truly a masterpiece.   There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Godman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Godman altogether if you value your sanity or can't find it. There is no wrong answer.   Special thanks to Hi no Tori Fansubs for the subtitles for Godman.    Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast      Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 06 You're A Terrible Leader Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2014 62:34


    Ryan and Tim watch Jetman - Episode 05: "Fall for Me" wherein one Jetman loses the use of her legs, while another loses the use of his heart.   There are several ways to enjoy Henshin Comprehension: you can (a) watch the Jetman episode we watch before listening, (b) watch it after listening (if you don't mind show spoilers), or (c) opt out of watching Jetman altogether if you're lazy. There is no wrong answer.   Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman.   Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast   Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 05 I Can't Help Being A Lady!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2014 42:10


    Follow along as two American friends watch Super Sentai (the Japanese series that spawned Power Rangers) and then desperately attempt to fathom it. There are several ways to enjoy this podcast. Firstly, you can watch the Jetman episode before you listen to the podcast (a wikia link to which specific episode we'll be watching that week will always be in the show notes). You can also watch the Jetman episode after you've already listened to our podcast if you don't mind spoilers. You can also opt out of watching the Jetman episode altogether and still enjoy the podcast all by itself. The method with the most adherence to the podcast's structure, however, is to pause the podcast when you hear the Jetman theme play, watch that week's Jetman, and then listen to the rest of the podcast. Ultimately, how you enjoy Henshin Comprehension is up to you.    Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman. Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast Henshin Comprehension ©2014

    HC 04 SUPPLEMENTAL – The Emissary of Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2014 64:54


    Follow along as two American friends watch Super Sentai (the Japanese series that spawned Power Rangers) and then desperately attempt to fathom it. There are several ways to enjoy this podcast. Firstly, you can watch the Jetman episode before you listen to the podcast (a wikia link to which specific episode we'll be watching that week will always be in the show notes). You can also watch the Jetman episode after you've already listened to our podcast if you don't mind spoilers. You can also opt out of watching the Jetman episode altogether and still enjoy the podcast all by itself. The method with the most adherence to the podcast's structure, however, is to pause the podcast when you hear the Jetman theme play, watch that week's Jetman, and then listen to the rest of the podcast. Ultimately, how you enjoy Henshin Comprehension is up to you.    Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman. Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast Henshin Comprehension Copyright 2014

    HC 03 Fine Clothes with Unique Article

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2014 62:33


    Follow along as two American friends watch Super Sentai (the Japanese series that spawned Power Rangers) and then desperately attempt to fathom it.   There are several ways to enjoy this podcast. Firstly, you can watch the Jetman episode before you listen to the podcast (a wikia link to which specific episode we'll be watching that week will always be in the show notes). You can also watch the Jetman episode after you've already listened to our podcast if you don't mind spoilers. You can also opt out of watching the Jetman episode altogether and still enjoy the podcast all by itself. The method with the most adherence to the podcast's structure, however, is to pause the podcast when you hear the Jetman theme play, watch that week's Jetman, and then listen to the rest of the podcast. Ultimately, how you enjoy Henshin Comprehension is up to you.        Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman.   Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast   Henshin Comprehension Copyright 2014

    HC 02 Go Rampage, Buddy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2014 62:36


    Follow along as two American friends watch Super Sentai (the Japanese series that spawned Power Rangers) and then desperately attempt to fathom it. There are several ways to enjoy this podcast. Firstly, you can watch the Jetman episode before you listen to the podcast (a wikia link to which specific episode we'll be watching that week will always be in the show notes). You can also watch the Jetman episode after you've already listened to our podcast if you don't mind spoilers. You can also opt out of watching the Jetman episode altogether and still enjoy the podcast all by itself. The method with the most adherence to the podcast's structure, however, is to pause the podcast when you hear the Jetman theme play, watch that week's Jetman, and then listen to the rest of the podcast. Ultimately, how you enjoy Henshin Comprehension is up to you.    Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman. Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast Henshin Comprehension Copyright 2014

    HC 01 Warm Hearts of Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2014 45:23


    Follow along as two American friends watch Super Sentai (the Japanese series that spawned Power Rangers) and then desperately attempt to fathom it. There are several ways to enjoy this podcast. Firstly, you can watch the Jetman episode before you listen to the podcast (a wikia link to which specific episode we'll be watching that week will always be in the show notes). You can also watch the Jetman episode after you've already listened to our podcast if you don't mind spoilers. You can also opt out of watching the Jetman episode altogether and still enjoy the podcast all by itself. The method with the most adherence to the podcast's structure, however, is to pause the podcast when you hear the Jetman theme play, watch that week's Jetman, and then listen to the rest of the podcast. Ultimately, how you enjoy Henshin Comprehension is up to you.    Special thanks to Grown Ups in Spandex for the subtitles for Jetman. Visit our website at HenshinComprehension.com or find us on Twitter @henshinpodcast Henshin Comprehension Copyright 2014

    HC Audio Glossary Vol. 1 (A Guide to Henshin Comprehension)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2014 2:11


    Audio Glossary Vol. I Tokusatsu: Often referred to simply as "toku," tokusatsu is a Japanese genre that encompasses a wide variety of subjects, but is unified in the respect that it is both necessarily live-action and heavily dependent on special effects, usually of the practical variety. The umbrella of tokusatsu encompasses many major Japanese franchises: Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, Metal Hero, and even giant monster movies like Godzilla and Gamera fall into this category. Technically, even non-Japanese franchises can be considered tokusatsu, but our show will focus exclusively on Japanese offerings. Henshin: a Japanese word that loosely translates as "metamorphosis" or "transformation." Most often, this term is used to describe a hero who changes form in order to gain super powers and a cool costume. These characters are frequently referred to as "Henshin Heroes" and only retain their special abilities while they remain in their transformed state. A typical tokusatsu program will feature one or more Henshin Heroes in its cast. Super Sentai: Celebrating almost 40 years of excellence, Super Sentai is among Japan's longest running tokusatsu series. Incorporating a multi-hero team, a recurring rogues gallery, monsters of the week and giant mech battles, Super Sentai is one of the most beloved and iconic franchises in the history of Japanese media. The hero and villain roster varies from season to season, as Super Sentai employs an anthology structure. Usually centered around a unifying motif, each new Sentai team leaves a fresh mark on the series. If you've ever seen Power Rangers, you've also seen a fair bit of Super Sentai because, as you may or may not already know, the in-costume action scenes in Power Rangers have been reappropriated from select Super Sentai series since 1992. Make sure to tune in every Thursday for new shows! Thanks to bensound.com for the great music! 

    HC 00 Promo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2014 0:58


    Ryan and Tim make a promo (with mixed results). henshinpodcast.com

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