Henshin Comprehension

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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! 

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