Henshin Power V3

In our third Henshin Men bonus re-upload, Chris returns as a pinch hitter for Jake to discuss the sequel to Masked Rider: The First, Kamen Rider: The Next. This was Chris's (and Nate's) first exposure to Kamen Rider V3, and as you'll hear, their opinions on the character have evolved since this episode. What's exciting is this film is finally getting an official U.S. release on blu-ray from Media Blasters. Enjoy! The original shownotes:  “Sixty-nine, dudes!” And now that the obvious joke is out of the way: Christopher Riner returns as a second-time guest because Jake Hambrick was busy with family (good for him!). But Mr. Riner can't help but ask, “Why me?” The film he discusses with Nathan, Kamen Rider: The Next, is a secret J-horror movie complete with a Sadako knockoff. (Making it accidentally perfect for Halloween season). To say it's a far cry from its predecessor, Masked Rider: The First, would be an understatement. It's dour, convoluted, and confusing. But it does do one thing better than The First. What's that? Let's just say it made Chris think Koichi Sakamoto was involved with this movie. Listen to hear this and more in the latest Henshin Men! This episode was edited by Christopher Riner with Nathan Marchand. Follow Henshin Men on Twitter: @HenshinMenPod. Join the official Facebook fan page for this and The Monster Island Film Vault, The Markalite Lounge. Listen to Nathan's other podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip. Henshin Men is a proud member of the Kaiju Ramen Podcast Network. MUSIC:                                                                                           -“Fight!! Kamen Rider V3” by Sheja -“Not Your Above-Average Joe [Standing Ovation]” by Ivan Hakštok

In this Henshin Men re-upload, you'll hear Jake's first podcast appearance. He joined Nate to discuss Masked Rider: The First (aka Kamen Rider: The First), which is now getting a blu-ray re-release from Media Blasters. The first episode of our Kamen Rider Faiz coverage is coming soon! The original shownotes: Henshin Men goes from a reimagining of the original Kamen Rider (1971) to a reimagining of Kamen Rider Black and now back to what Nathan says is the superior reimagining of the 1971 series and manga: Masked Rider: The First (2005). He's joined by aspiring podcaster Jake Hambrick to dive into this unique Japanese superhero film. It borrows more from Shotaro Ishinomori's manga than the TV series, so it lacks tropes like the iconic henshin pose, and has an almost Sam Raimi Spider-Man flair to it. What truly makes it stand out, though, is its theme: the power of beauty. Throw in some great practical effects and solid fight scenes, and you have a winner in the remake debate. This episode was edited by Christopher Riner with Nathan Marchand. Follow Henshin Men on Twitter: @HenshinMenPod. Join the official Facebook fan page for this and The Monster Island Film Vault, The Markalite Lounge. Listen to Travis's main podcast, Kaiju Weekly, and Nathan's podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip. Henshin Men is a proud member of the Kaiju Ramen Podcast Network. MUSIC:                                                                                           -“Kamen Rider - Let's Go!! Rider Kick (Cover)” by Eternal Melee -“Not Your Above-Average Joe [Standing Ovation]” by Ivan Hakštok

As we catch up on our episode production (sorry!), we're re-uploading a few episodes from one of HPV3's precursors, Henshin Men. This one is Chris's first ever podcast appearance—and it's the much-referenced discussion of the last two-thirds of Kamen Rider Black Sun. We have a few more coming before, hopefully, we drop our next new episode! The original show notes: Last fall, Nathan guest hosted on Tomi Trembath's podcast, Giant-Sized Violence, as part of a crossover discussing Kamen Rider Black and its new remake, Kamen Rider Black Sun. Sadly, plans to discuss episodes 4-10 of Black Sun with Tomi fell through, so Nathan invited Christopher Riner, a hardcore listener of all his podcasts, to join him to suffer through, er, complete the coverage. This is by far the most violent and political tokusatsu Nathan has ever seen, and he's not sure the Japanese filmmakers fully understood the cultural weight of the controversies they borrowed from American politics. It doesn't help that the show has the subtlety of a sledgehammer with its themes and social commentary. But is it a worthy remake of a henshin hero classic? Chris and Nate don't think so. Listen to find out why! Listen to coverage of episodes 1-3 on Giant-Sized Violence (Apple) (Spotify). This episode was edited by Christopher Riner with Nathan Marchand. Follow Henshin Men on Twitter: @HenshinMenPod. Join the official Facebook fan page for this and The Monster Island Film Vault, The Markalite Lounge. Listen to Travis's main podcast, Kaiju Weekly, and Nathan's podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault and The Power Trip. Henshin Men is a proud member of the Kaiju Ramen Podcast Network. MUSIC: -“Kamen Rider Black Sun OST” (Orchestra Rearranged by Fancheizhar)  -“Not Your Above-Average Joe [Standing Ovation]” by Ivan Hakštok

Nathan sits down with a fellow another fellow author! This time it's the writer of the new book Kaiju Unleashed, Shawn Pryor. Not only did he write this crash course in all things tokusatsu, he's also created his own toku-inspired comic book, written for Boom Studios' Power Rangers comics, and written children's books. We have a lot to talk about! New discussion episodes are coming! Podcast Socials:                 Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

Nate (“The TsuBro”) and Chris (“Sentai Guy”) are hanging out trying to find Jake (“The Metal Don”) to get started on recording Kamen Rider Faiz. Suddenly, Jake comes running up to them with briefcases in hand he says he was given by an employee of Smart Brain before she died…. Podcast Socials:                 Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

Hello, Henshin Heroes! Since there are five Wednesdays in January, and we want to give you something to tide you over while Chris edits the next few episodes, here's the audio from our Christmas livestream that aired December 21, 2024, on the HPV3 YouTube channel. Enjoy! ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Join Nate (The TsuBro), Chris (Sentai Guy), and Jake (The Metal Don) as they celebrate Christmas the Japanese way: with KFC, gifts, and holiday episodes of Ultraman Ace, Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, Space Sheriff Shaider and...something else. (The Great Leader might be involved...). Watch the original full-video version on the Henshin Power V3 YouTube channel. Podcast Socials:                 Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

All right, Henshin Heroes! For your bingeing pleasure (or disdain for us eating up your cellular data and device storage), here's “Ultracut #2” with all 12 hours(!) of us discussing Ultraman (1966)! I guess Nathan (The TsuBro) keeping all that exuberance for this franchise bottled up for four years of podcasting just spilled all over the show and broke our format. Enjoy! Podcast Socials:                 Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

Nathan (“The TsuBro”), Chris (“Sentai Guy”), and Jake (“The Metal Don”) weren't prepared for a double-whammy of Akio Jissouji in their last batch of Ultraman (1966) episodes—and Nathan's seen them before! It doesn't help that they recorded way past the witching hour. Rockets up the anus?! On episode 34?! All of this broke the show's format worse than any other before it. That's the power of Jissouji! Regardless, it's a bittersweet episode for Nathan as he closes this chapter of the HPV3 tokusatsu journey, but he gets to talk about Mefilas, the second death of Pigmon, and other high points. The boys also give out series awards at the end. (Here's a hint: #IdeSweep). Next time: Kamen Rider 555 (Faiz)! Our apologies for the lateness of this episode. Life, uh, found a way to delay postproduction. Podcast Socials:                 Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

The tables have turned—Nathan is interviewed on his own podcast! Why? Because he “Mel Gibson'd” (wrote, directed, edited, produced, and starred in) a one-shot origin episode for Scyther Podcasts' Power Rangers: The Audiodrama titled “Origins: Rito Bandora.” Nathan explains how he got the role of Rito Bandora (or Rito Revolto, depending on who you talk to) and how this special episode came about. Also, the Snarky Bonehead himself hijacks the show for a few minutes—and he's so powerful, it actually messes up the recording slightly! Listen to “Origins: Rito Bandora” on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Additional music: “Game Over” by Jacob Lizotte. Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

Nate (“The TsuBro”), Chris (“Sentai Guy”), and Jake (“The Metal Don”) get into some controversial topics that will definitely get them letters! Their coverage of Ultraman (1966) brings them to a point where the show has found its stride…for the most part. Episodes 20-29 feature “My Home is Earth,” which may be the best episode of the show, and the series' one-and-only two-parter with “The Monster Highness”—which Chris says fumbles the script-writing ball with the Kenny-est Kenny. He even demands Nate apologize to Hoshino! Also, Ide continues to be awesome (#IdeSweep). All this and more in the latest Henshin Power V3! Sorry this episode is late. Chris ran into some life and technical issues while editing; plus, you know, Thanksgiving happened. Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

A lot happens in this batch of episodes. As the title implies, we get a crossover between Godzilla and Ultraman…sorta…not really. Several iconic and incredibly weird Ultra Kaiju appear, including Pestar (who's literally two suit actors holding hands), Gavadon (who's a pillow waiting to happen), the return of the Baltans (so the genocide debate is moot), and more! Also, Nate (“The TsuBro”) introduces Chris (“Sentai Guy”) and Jake (“The Metal Don”) to seminal Ultra director Akio Jissoji, because they cover his first two episodes. Toss in a visit from the Great Leader and HPV3's trademark awards, and you another great podcast from the guys. (For the record: Ide is the hero of this series). Sorry this episode is late. Chris ran into some life and technical issues while editing. Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

In this updated version of Nate's crash course in henshin heroes, which was recorded at RamenCon 2024 in South Bend, Indiana, you'll once again learn the basics of what makes a transforming superhero. Only this time Nate actually discusses the current series airing in Japan at the moment. He also fields some new questions from the audience. Enjoy! Vote on our nickname for HPV3's listeners! (Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GXG_vPbi3t8DASdVEvrhgbk4OtK0krKdnSuVb1TrcSk/edit). Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

“Here he comes from the sky!” Much to Nate's (“The TsuBro's”) delight, HPV3's starts its coverage of Ultraman (1966)! And Chris (“Sentai Guy”) and Jake (“The Metal Don”) have no complaints—except about Arashi being an idiot! This truly classic henshin kyodai hero series premiered as a live stage show that was lost media for a years. In this first batch of episodes, we see Shinichi Sekizawa, of Godzilla fame, co-write the origin story, an episode that retroactively gives some key Ultra lore, and several iconic kaiju. Beforehand, them HPV3 boys discuss some henshin hero news (hence why it's their longest episode yet!). They also make crazy suggestions like an Ultra series in the vein of The Office. Get your Beta Capsules ready! Vote on our nickname for HPV3's listeners! (Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GXG_vPbi3t8DASdVEvrhgbk4OtK0krKdnSuVb1TrcSk/edit). Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

Chris (“Sentai Guy”) and Jake (“The Metal Don”) were hoping to get started on recording for Ultraman (1966), but Nathan (“The TsuBro”) was nowhere to be found, but never fear—the Ultrabro is here?! (What the henshin?!) Our Ultraman (1966) coverage begins October 16, 2024! Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

To quote Batman, “You wanna get nuts? Let's get nuts!” Here's an ultracut of all six of our episodes covering all 52 episodes of Kamen Rider V3! I don't know why you'd want to spend that much time with Nathan The TsuBro, Chris The Sentai Guy, and Jake The Metal Don, but here you go. It's almost as long a binge as those Discotek blu-rays of the series that I'm sure you preordered. Right?

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 facts, they dive deep into the story of Riderman, who lives up to the hype. Then your hosts give the trademark HPV3 awards to this batch of episodes and the series as a whole. Who wins what? Will Chris admit there's good Kamen Rider in the world? Listen to find out! Next time: Ultraman (1966)! Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

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' final story arc—and he might be the best character on the show! But if you thought the pseudo-“cornographic” sacrifice scene discussed in the previous HPV3 was dangerously close to getting the podcast an explicit label, wait until you hear Chris talk about a long-necked turtle kaijin! Plus, Nathan keeps mentioning Alien: Romulus, and Jake claims his first “rantmaster”! What'd you expect in the latest HPV3? Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

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 Doktor G have a scorpion motif when his kaijin form is a crab? Destron's insignia is a scorpion! Can you say, “Missed opportunity”? And Ken Sakuma is no Taki. Nope. And let's not forget the hot gender-fluid tiger lady. Oh my…! Also, the guys discuss some tokusatsu/henshin hero physical media news and their first piece of listener feedback. It's what you expect from HPV3. Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

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 cam that makes the Bourne films look stable. But it also has some of the most insane kaijin-of-the-week and stunt work so far for the series. Not to mention, the Shocker generals, in true Altered Beast fashion, RISE FROM THEIR GRAVES to battle V3 himself. Too bad the promised return of Riders One and Two was a red herring. All this and more on HPV3! Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

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 to make stupid decisions, which prompts our first “Rantmaster.” Also, Doktor G needs to pick a motif for his supervillainy! He's trying to be all the Shocker generals thrown into a blender! Strap in, listeners! Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

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 to see the full video version of the panel, you can view it on the Kaiju Ramen YouTube channel. Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

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, Destron. Nate (“The TsuBro”) shares some research on the background of the series before they launch with a discussion of its first theme songs. Get ready for a ton of pop culture references and comparisons throughout. (Bear with us as we refine the podcast's sound quality and format; it's a little rough in this episode). Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

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 tokusatsu, and why they wanted to podcast about it. Then they outline the show's format and reveal what three series they'll cover first—after Kamen Rider V3, naturally. Join us next week for our first discussion episode! Vote on which series we do after Kamen Rider V3 on Google Forms! You have seven days to do so! Make your voice heard! LINK: https://forms.gle/YeYWFodQ9HBzECE66. Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand

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)! Podcast Socials: Twitter/X: @HenshinPowerV3 The Markalite Lounge (official Facebook group) The Markalite Lounger (official Discord server) Power Rangers Legacy (Power Trip Facebook group) YouTube Channel: @HenshinPowerV3 Nathan's Linktree:https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand