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The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #24: Maya Imamori Fired, Super Sentai Ends, & Metal Heroes Returns | Ft. Rizwan MerchantOriginally livestreamed November 20, 2025. Rizwan Merchant from the Toku Secrets podcast joins Nathan for a round-up of all the crazy Sentai news that's been swirling the last few weeks. How will this all affect Super Sentai, Power Rangers, and our show?
Watch the original livestream on the HPV3 YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/Ao8jQ8Cr2H8.
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2026-01-283h 03
Just A Dude PodcastJust A Dude from Science Fair Judge to Author: Michael Pickard's JourneySummary
In this episode, Nathan Bollman interviews Michael Pickard, a multifaceted individual with a rich background in science fairs, technology, and writing. Michael shares his journey from being a science fair judge for over 50 years to working at Apple and eventually becoming a published author. He discusses the importance of creativity, the value of persistence, and the lessons learned throughout his diverse career. Michael's story is one of inspiration, showcasing how ordinary individuals can achieve extraordinary things through dedication and passion.
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2025-12-1557 minJust A Dude PodcastJust A Dude from Science Fair Judge to Author: Michael Pickard's JourneySummary
In this episode, Nathan Bollman interviews Michael Pickard, a multifaceted individual with a rich background in science fairs, technology, and writing. Michael shares his journey from being a science fair judge for over 50 years to working at Apple and eventually becoming a published author. He discusses the importance of creativity, the value of persistence, and the lessons learned throughout his diverse career. Michael's story is one of inspiration, showcasing how ordinary individuals can achieve extraordinary things through dedication and passion.
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2025-12-1557 min
Networking Unleashed: The PodcastNetworking Unleashed: S1E94 An Interview with Nathan Turner and Michael A Forman, Public SpeakerNathan Turnernathan@earnestinvesting.comPlease share a brief Bio.Nathan Turner is an experienced mortgage note investor and the founder of Earnest Investing, where he helps investors achieve passive income through the power of note investing. With years of experience in the real estate space, Nathan transitioned from real estate ownership to specializing in mortgage notes, using his expertise to help investors diversify their portfolios and earn steady cash flow. In addition to his work with Earnest Investing, Nathan runs the Diversified Mortgage Expo, an annual conference that brings together experts in...
2025-11-0429 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #23: INTERVIEW - James Santana, Writer of Nebulon: Knight of Justice #1 (NOW ON KICKSTARTER)In this MASSIVE crossover with all of Nathan's YouTube channels, he sits down to interview James Santana (again), but this time to discuss James's first full-length tokusatsu-inspired comic book, Nebulon: Knight of Justice #1.
Watch the original livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/7Vwms1KiQIk?si=nZuwfRXdOy0Rzifv.
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2025-09-181h 47
The Enduring ChurchThe Gospel of Christ vs the Gospel of Self-HelpIn this episode of The Enduring Church Podcast, we explore the growing tension between the self-help message and the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Has the church traded repentance for personal development? Are we offering inspiration when what people need is transformation? Michael and Nathan unpack the subtle ways the self-help gospel creeps into our preaching, how it shifts our focus from Christ to self, and why the cross must remain at the center of our message. If you’re wrestling with what it means to faithfully preach the gospel in a culture obsessed with self-fulfillment, this conversation is for yo...
2025-08-0700 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #22: INTERVIEW - Shawn Pryor, Author of Kaiju Unleashed, The Gamer and Power Rangers ComicsOriginally published on The Monster Island Film Vault YouTube channel. 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!
Watch the original version here: https://youtube.com/live/rVsEXm5XBoM.
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2025-07-032h 26
The Independent MindsA Different Approach to Home Finance – a conversation with Nathan TurnerNathan Turner is the founder of Earnest Investing a company that invests in property.Nathan identified that he liked the regular income that being a residential landlord provided. But that was the only aspect of being a landlord that he did like.So, he hit on an approach that would provide the regular income, without the other responsibilities. In the process he created a different way for people to move from renting to owning their home.In this episode of the Abeceder podcast The Independent Minds, Nathan explains to host Michael Millward what...
2025-05-2028 min
Between Two DoorsEpisode 29: Avoid Foreclosure & Remain a Homeowner – Michael Russell Shares Hope and Help for Boston FamiliesIn Episode 29 of Between Two Doors, Nate Carver sits down with Michael Russell, founder of Hope4Hardship, to share powerful insights for homebuyers and homeowners alike. Michael’s journey from financial success to devastating loss—and his inspiring comeback—offers valuable lessons for anyone navigating today’s real estate market. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking for your next property, Michael’s 25+ years of experience in real estate shine through. He also shares practical tips to avoid common mistakes that could cost you your dream home.For homeowners facing foreclosure, this episode delivers a message of hope. Mic...
2025-03-3124 min
Building Brews and BBQMichael Keroack: The Truth About Hardwood Flooring: Trends, Myths, and Best Practices.In this episode, we dive into the world of hardwood flooring with Michael Keroack, founder of Authentic Hardwood Flooring. With nearly four decades of experience, Michael shares expert insights on choosing the right wood, the impact of grain patterns, the differences between site-finished and pre-finished floors, and why selecting your flooring early in the design process is crucial. Whether you’re building a custom home or renovating your space, this conversation will help you understand how the right flooring can transform a house into a masterpiece. Grab a drink and join us for this deep dive into craftsmanship, durability, an...
2025-02-031h 06
The Thriving Farmer Podcast317. Simplifying Business: Systems, VAs, and Bookkeeping with Nathan HirschWhat does it take to scale a business, streamline operations, and keep your books in check? In this episode, Michael chats with Nathan Hirsch, a lifelong entrepreneur and co-founder of multiple successful ventures, including FreeUp and EcomBalance. Nathan shares how he went from selling textbooks on Amazon to building systems and processes for hiring remote talent and transitioning into bookkeeping services tailored for entrepreneurs. Tune in to learn how Nathan's focus on clean bookkeeping, efficient systems, and virtual assistants can help you make smarter business decisions and reduce stress as you grow your business.
2025-01-2126 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #21: INTERVIEW - Nathan Marchand, Creator of ‘Origins: Rito Bandora’In this dual-upload with The Power Trip's spiritual successor, Henshin Power V3, 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...
2025-01-0657 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseANNOUNCEMENT: Subscribe to Henshin Power V3 on Its Own Podcast Feed!Nathan clears up some confusion regarding the new podcast, Henshin Power V3, which picks up where The Power Trip and Henshin Men left off. This podcast is on its own feed. Below are links to the most prominent places you can hear it, but subscribe to it wherever you get your podcasts!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henshin-power-v3/id1755399974
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mLqoHlO7IvTDivem9T1iv
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HenshinPowerV3
Podbean (official website): https://henshinpowerv3.podbean.com/
2024-09-1702 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseBONUS - Henshin Power V3, Episode 1: “The Henshin-itiation” (Introduction)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.
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2024-07-101h 26
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseNEW PODCAST - Henshin Power V3 (promo trailer)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
2024-07-0302 min
The Joyful FriarFinding Joy with Guest: Michael QuinnFr. Nathan discusses with his prayer partner Michael Quinn about finding joy after the unexpected passing of his beloved wife Linda, and how grief ebbs and flows, eventually becoming a peaceful and positive presence.Michael Quinn has been a hospice volunteer for 20 years. He is co-author with hislate wife Linda of The Journey Home - Soul Release Intercession: Assisting theActively Dying at the Time of Transition and The Journey Home – InspiringPassages From Near-Death Experiences to Comfort the Dying. Michael believeswriting these books are a part of his sacred journey to...
2024-06-1145 min
Heroes in the Moment🔒 BLIND RANKING: 5 Marvel & DC ShowsSubscriber-only episodeHey Hero's HQ!We've got a fun one for you today! In this episode, Nathan gives Michael 5 Disney+ shows which he has to blindly rank, then Michael gives Nathan 5 DC shows where he does the same. Do you agree with our lists? Let us know! We have a new segment at the end our weekly news recaps, called Hero’s Q&A! Shoot us a question with the link below, in our DM’s or email and we’ll answer them at the end of our weekly episodes! He...
2024-06-0811 min
The Inside View[Crosspost] Adam Gleave on Vulnerabilities in GPT-4 APIs (+ extra Nathan Labenz interview)This is a special crosspost episode where Adam Gleave is interviewed by Nathan Labenz from the Cognitive Revolution. At the end I also have a discussion with Nathan Labenz about his takes on AI.
Adam Gleave is the founder of Far AI, and with Nathan they discuss finding vulnerabilities in GPT-4's fine-tuning and Assistant PIs, Far AI's work exposing exploitable flaws in "superhuman" Go AIs through innovative adversarial strategies, accidental jailbreaking by naive developers during fine-tuning, and more.
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2024-05-172h 16Heroes in the Moment🔒 PICK 3 TO PROTECT: Star Wars & Harry PotterSubscriber-only episodeHey Heroes!In today's episode, Michael gives Nathan a list of 9 Star Wars characters, from which he has to pick 3 to protect him from the other 6. Nathan then gives Michael a list of 9 Harry Potter characters, where he has to do the same. We had a blast with this one! Heroes in the Moment covers the universes of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Dune and more! We review movies and shows, breakdown trailers, recap weekly news and more! Our episodes are available on every major podcast platform so feel free...
2024-05-1417 min
Add To Cart: Australia’s eCommerce ShowMichael Dewar from Samsonite: How to Keep a 100 Year Old Brand Thriving | #408In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Michael Dewar, Head of eCommerce for Australia & New Zealand at Samsonite. Synonymous with luggage and travel for more than a century, Samsonite is a leader in the global lifestyle bag industry and comprises sub brands such as Tumi, American Tourister and High Sierra. In this chat, Michael shares how this heritage brand has embraced engaging new audiences with socials, he reveals his top packing hack and what goes on inside a smash room. Plus, yes, you will find out whether a roast chicken is in fact heavier than a...
2024-05-1251 minHeroes in the Moment🔒 BLIND RANKING: 5 Marvel & DC CharactersSubscriber-only episodeHey Heroes!We've got a banger for y'all today! In this fun episode, Nathan gives Michael 5 DC characters to rank blindly, and Michael gives Nathan five Marvel characters. We had a blast with this one! Do y'all think your list would've looked the same? Heroes in the Moment covers the universes of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Dune and more! We review movies and shows, breakdown trailers, recap weekly news and more! Our episodes are available on every major podcast platform so feel free to check them out! ...
2024-05-0712 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #20: “The Final Henshin” (Henshin Men and Power Trip Postmortem) | Ft. Christopher Riner and Jake HambrickAll good things must come to an end, and today that is Henshin Men (and to a lesser extent, The Power Trip). Nathan’s friends/fans/past guests Christopher Riner and Jake Hambrick return to discuss their favorite episodes and moments from both podcasts—for three minutes! Why’s that? Well, the end is not the end, Heroes of the Internet and Listeners with Attitude! This is all being done because both podcasts will do a fusion dance to merge into a new show—Henshin Power V3! Time to get the Hype Train Zord rolling! Listen for more details!
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2024-05-011h 34
The Physician Pharmacist Podcast37. This Pharmacist Got Accepted to Medical School | Michael OgbonnaDr. Michael Ogbonna is a licensed pharmacist and first-year medical student at LSU School of Medicine. Dr. Ogbonna attended Xavier University of Louisiana where he obtained his PharmD in 2020. After working as a retail pharmacist, for several years, he made the difficult decision to go back to medical school. In this episode, we will explore his rationale for making this career switch, address the challenges he had to face as a nontraditional applicant, and even learn about how he has created a YouTube channel to document his own journey. Let’s get into it!
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2024-04-2543 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #19: An Interview with James Santana, Founder of TokUSA Studios, on The World of Nebulon (abridged)In this excerpt from a Patreon-exclusive livestream for his other podcast, The Monster Island Film Vault, Nathan interviews James Santana, a comic nerd and tokusatsu fan who combined his passions by starting his own comic book label, TokUSA Studios. His goal is to bridge the gap between tokusatsu/manga fans and comic readers by offering them books inspired by the likes of Super Sentai and Ultraman, among others. He's currently spearheading a Kickstarter for The World of Nebulon, a preview book showcasing several of the characters and titles in the works at the studio.
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2024-04-221h 53Heroes in the Moment🔒 PICK 5, CUT 5: Best Marvel & DC PerformancesSubscriber-only episodeHey Heroes!Welcome to Hero's HQ! Thanks so much for your support! In this episode, Nathan gives Michael 10 Marvel acting performances, and Michael gives Nathan 10 DC acting performances. As the game name implies, we have to pick 5 and cut 5. Do you agree with our picks and cuts? What would you change? DM us and let us know! Heroes in the Moment covers the universes of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Dune and more! We review movies and shows, breakdown trailers, recap weekly news and more! Our episodes are...
2024-04-1622 min
Faith Horizons | Discovering the kingdom of God in Kansas City One Conversation at a TimeRestoring the Family to Stop Crime in Kansas City with Michael Miller - Ep 92Send a textIn this thought-provoking podcast centered around family structure and its multifaceted impact on society, Nathan Sack and Michael Miller passionately delve into the intricacies of raising children, navigating teenage identity formation, grappling with trauma and mental health, and addressing the systemic challenges faced by urban communities, particularly in Kansas City. With a focus on the significance of the nuclear family, Nathan and Michael shared personal stories and statistical insights, underlining the importance of a balanced parental dynamic for children's long-term success and well-being. Reflecting on their own experiences growing up, both hosts...
2024-03-2548 minThe Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 41: “What a Long, Strange (Power) Trip It’s Been” | Franchise Overview & 30 Best Power Ranger CharactersAll good things must come to an end…including The Power Trip. After recording nearly one week of audio over almost 60 uploads, Michael and Nathan complete their journey through the Power Ranger franchise in this finale livestream recorded before the members of the show’s official Facebook group, Power Ranger Legacy. They reflect on the franchise, what the podcast has meant to them, their 30 favorite PR characters, and what the future of the podcast (and their related endeavors) will look like. They also read some listener feedback and get some visits from strange “friends”…including Nathan’s roommate. May the Power pr...
2024-02-203h 04
InterconnectsInterviewing Tri Dao and Michael Poli of Together AI on the future of LLM architecturesThis interview is on YouTube and podcast players.Giving a voice to researchers is the best way to cut through the noise and understand what is happening with core developments of LLM technologies. I’m excited to get to talk with Michael Poli (Stanford PhD student + research at Together AI) and Tri Dao (incoming professor at Princeton + Chief Scientist at Together AI). This builds on the mega-post from yesterday on the same topics, though the interview is obviously less math heavy:Interconnects is a reader-supported publication. Consider becoming a subscriber.Topics: Introd...
2023-12-2135 minThe Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 40: Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury (2023)Well, we’ve made it, Listeners with Attitude. The 30th season of Power Rangers has come and gone, but did it go out with a bang or end with a whimper? Michael and Nathan discuss the 10-episode season and try to determine if Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury is a fitting end to the franchise’s epic 30-year run, or if it will be remembered more for its unrealized potential. Prepare yourself for a lively discussion full of laughs and an abundance of Dragon Daggers … sooo many Dragon Daggers!
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2023-10-313h 35The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 39: “Monkey Man and Bastard Must Get Along!” | Denji Sentai Megaranger | Ft. Kaiju KimThe Queen of the Fabulous Empire, YouTuber extraordinaire, Kaiju Kim, returns to help the boys discuss the Sentai that became her favorite Power Rangers season: Denji Sentai Megaranger. What’s ironic is this Sentai feels more like a classic PR season while its counterpart, Power Rangers in Space, feels more like a Sentai. But is it fair to compare these shows when PRIS has the advantages of legacy and finality while Megaranger is just another Sentai? Can the #BlueWigsAndBlackLeather finally break Sentai’s streak in the “Who did it better?” debate for Nathan? All this plus a thematic discussion of prior...
2023-09-293h 10The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 38: “Let’s Send That Dinobot Packing!” | Himitsu Sentai Gorenger Manga by Shotaro Ishinomori | Seven Seas EntertainmentToday’s episode is a weird one. It’s The Power Trip’s first solo episode, with Nathan doing more comic book coverage…except it’s a manga…about the first Super Sentai…so it’s only peripherally related to Power Rangers. Anyway, thanks to Seven Seas Entertainment (who also translated and published the original Kamen Rider manga), Americans can now experience Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, which was created in 1975 by the Jack Kirby of manga, Shotaro Ishinomori. But if you read this graphic novel, be prepared for it to feel more like James Bond than Power Rangers. All the tropes aren’t qu...
2023-09-2756 minThe Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 37 – “You Aren’t Allowed to Like Turbo Without My Permission!” | Gekisou Sentai Carranger | Ft. Drew Dodgen of The Cel CastSave the “Earsh”! Michael and Nathan risk their friendship returning to a controversial subject—Power Rangers Turbo—which is why they brought on Drew Dodgen of The Cel Cast to moderate. Today they discuss Turbo’s source material, Gekisou Sentai Carranger, a parody Sentai that lovingly mocks the franchise. To say most of the humor was lost in translation would be an understatement. Not that American kids would understand most of it, anyway, because it’s weird. But that’s the charm…even if it borders on late-night cable levels of raunchiness. While Michael remains a simp for a certain “toxic p...
2023-09-164h 07The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #18: Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (IDW/Boom Studios)Happy (belated) Power Ranger Day, Listeners with Attitude! To celebrate, Nathan held a colossal crossover of content creators for an equally colossal comic crossover: IDW/BOOM Studios’ Godzilla vs. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers! He’s joined by Daniel DiManna (Godzilla Novelization Project), Rob Buck (The Power Chamber podcast), Ryan “The Omni Viewer” Collins (and his sidekick, Snazzy Chapeau), Elijah Thomas of Kaiju Conversation (who finally completes his “Infinity Gauntlet” of Nathan and Michael’s podcasts), and our “Sixth Ranger,” Jack “GMan” Hudgens, who appears later on. They unpack everything in this comic despite Nathan’s inability to use Streamyard. The meat of the conversati...
2023-09-062h 48
Commonplace38. Michael CerverisMichael Cerveris is a two-time Tony Award winner, actor, musician and Huntington is his hometown. He'll be back home August 19th to join the Appalachian Film Festival for a screening of Oscar-nominee Elaine McMillion Sheldon's newest film King Coal where he will join the director in conversation on stage after the film. Find tickets for the festival here.
In our conversation, Michael and Nathan talk about his roots doing community theater in Huntington, how The Who's Pete Townshend helped him step into the role of 'Tommy' on Broadway, and performing with music legend Bob Mould.
2023-08-041h 09The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 36: “The Peanut Butter and Chocolate of Badness” | Power Rangers Turbo vs. Beetleborgs Metallix (Acclaim Comics)In this episode, Michael and Nate discuss arguably one of the weirdest entries in Ranger history—a crossover of Divatoxic proportions—Power Rangers Turbo vs. Beetleborgs Metallix, a comic published in 1997 by Acclaim (now Valiant) Comics. It was one of three Turbo stories published in the short-lived Saban Powerhouse magazine. After Nathan gives Michael a crash course in the history of Big Bad Beetleborgs and Valiant Comics, your hosts do talk about Turbo—and are frequently interrupted by Beetleborg villain Nukus! Oh, and the chat. (This was a livestream, after all).
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2023-07-241h 18The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 35 - ”Mechanical Kissing Cousins” (Chouriki Sentai Ohranger)We’re back, baby! After a brief hiatus thanks to Once & Always,Michael and Nathan resume their Super Sentai coverage with Chouriki Sentai Ohranger. This was the basis for Power Rangers Zeo, but it’s quite different. It even has shades of Ultraman with its military team battling evil robots. Speaking of which, the “Machine Empire” in this is like watching Game of Thrones except it’s tokusatsu. It’s just too bad the show ends up being bipolar tonally thanks to real-life tragedies. What were those? Listen and find out!
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2023-06-204h 30
The Nathan Crane PodcastMichael Greger, MD - How Not To Die, Treatment vs Prevention & Cancer | Nathan Crane Podcast 19In today's video, we sit down with Michael Greger, MD. Dr. Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. In 2017, Dr. Greger was honored with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award and became a diplomat of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. His books How Not...
2023-06-2035 minThe Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseTokusatsu 101 (JAFAX 2023 Panel)
Nathan Marchand gives you a crash course on the tokusatsu medium! This was recorded at JAFAX (Japanese Animation, Film, and Art Expo) June 9-11, 2023. This is also premiering on The Monster Island Film Vault YouTube channel, and the audio will be shared on the MIFV podcast feed.
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/zvh09FrXqLM.
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2023-06-141h 04
The Nathan Crane PodcastMichael J. Gonzalez, MND - Censorship, Healthy Living & Ancient Medicine | Nathan Crane Podcast 18In today's video, we sit down with Michael J. Gonzalez, NMD. Dr. Michael J. Gonzalez is a Professor at the Nutrition Program, School of Public Health in the Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico and Adjunct faculty at the Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine and EDP University Program of Naturopathic Sciences. Dr.Gonzalez is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and has authored over 250 scientific publications. He has obtained several research awards for his work on Nutrition, Supplementation and Cancer. He is currently Director of RECNAC II project, and Research Director of the InBioMed...
2023-06-131h 49
The Nathan Crane PodcastMichael Karlfeldt, ND, Ph.D. - Covid-19, Vaccines, Detoxification | Nathan Crane Podcast 13In today's video, we sit down with Dr. Michael Karlfeldt. Michael Karlfeldt, ND, PhD, has been in clinical practice since 1987 and runs a busy multidiscipline Integrative medicine center, The Karlfeldt Center, in Boise, Idaho. He was the host of the TV shows Dr. Michael Show and True Health: Body, Mind, Spirit and the radio show HealthMade Radio where he connected with international leaders in the integrative health arena and the internationally recognized podcasts Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt where he features cancer survivors sharing how they beat cancer and Integrative Lyme Solutions with Dr. Karlfeldt where he features...
2023-05-091h 48The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 34 - Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023)And there came a day unlike any other…oops, wrong superhero franchise. Anyway, it’s finally here! Power Rangers celebrates its 30th anniversary with its best anniversary special (although, that bar isn’t set too high). Michael and Nathan dive deep (3 ½ hours on a one-hour special?!) into this MMPR reunion. Is this the mature take on the franchise we’ve been wanting? They sure think so! That’s especially true with its theme of grief, because—holy Zordon!—a Ranger dies! And it finally sticks! And it’s Trini?! Plus, Billy is now the Elon Musk of the PR universe and Robo...
2023-04-293h 39The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 33: “Addicted to Goldar Dust” | Saban’s Power Rangers: Aftershock (BOOM! Studios)For this live recording, Michael and Nathan discuss BOOM! Studios’ follow-up to the polarizing Saban's Power Rangers (2017): Power Rangers: Aftershock. While this comic unfortunately exists within a vacuum, the guys discuss whether it's a worthy, or at least satisfying, successor to the controversial film. In some ways, it feels more like classic Power Rangers (more time morphed, witty banter) but in other ways, it doesn’t (the villains feel straight out of Marvel Comics). Much to the chagrin of some and delight of others, this will probably be the only sequel we ever get to the divisive film.
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2023-04-201h 06The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 32: “Today is Friday in California!” (Ninja Sentai Kakuranger)Michael and Nathan come to the strangest and most meme-tastic Super Sentai series yet with Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (not to be confused with the Dairangers’ mentor, Master Kaku). After several seasons based on foreign literature and mythology, Kakuranger goes full-tilt Japanese with ninjas fighting Yokai. The fact that any of this was adapted into Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers season three is a small miracle (a flasher monster?!), but it’s Alien Rangers’ radical re-contextualization that’s the most mind-boggling. How did anyone in the Saban writers room look at those obvious ninja costumes and think, “Aliens from a water planet”? But...
2023-04-074h 18The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 31: “Putties Stole My Dog!” | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Special #1 (BOOM! Studios)With the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers around the corner, Nathan and Michael dive into their longboxes (well, a shortbox for Michael) to discuss Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Special #1. This was an extra-large anthology comic with several short stories that span the franchise. It naturally includes two (-and-a-half) MMPR stories, but it also inexplicably has a Mystic Force tale and a Ninja Steel crossover. The meat of the episode, though, is dedicated to the issue’s final story, “The Trial of Astronema,” but not just because it’s about Nathan’s Ranger crush; it’s dark and thought-prov...
2023-03-221h 38The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 29: “Twelfth Level Stupidity ” (Justice League/Power Rangers - DC Comics/BOOM! Studios)Nathan is in his element while Michael tags along when The Power Trip finally covers its first BOOM! Studios Power Ranger comic…that was a co-production with DC Comics. So…does it count? Regardless, in Justice League/Power Rangers, the most iconic superheroes in the world join forces with the Teenagers with Attitude—and it’s a match made in comic book heaven. Nathan schools Michael on characters like the villainous A.I. Brainiac, but both of them gush over how incredibly cool Alpha-5 is in this story. They want a sequel NOW! The cliffhanger must be resolved! What’s that cli...
2023-02-141h 38The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 28: “Do-do-ra-ra Bandora!” (Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger)The Power Trip begins its Super Sentai coverage! Michael and Nathan make a U-turn and go back to Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers—sorta—with Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger, which became MMPR season one. How does it compare? These shows are the same and yet quite different, if that makes sense. It was hard for your hosts to choose one over the other. Contrary to popular belief, Super Sentai isn’t “perfect.” Regardless, this show does hit both hosts differently in light of Jason David Frank’s death. They also experiment with some changes to their format. Listen to hear if they worked!
2023-02-014h 08The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #17: Hasbro Pulse Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Fanstream Reaction (feat. Danny DiManna)For the first Lightning Round of 2023, Michael and Nate are joined by their friend Danny DiManna of the Godzilla Novelization Project to discuss all the things surrounding the 30th Anniversary of Power Rangers, Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury, new product teases, and all things in between. The guys speculate what Hasbro has in store for "Once and Always", and try to decipher the easter eggs found in the "Rangers Reunited" behind the scenes first look.
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2023-01-181h 41The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchisePower Trip 2: Taisaku Sentai Podranger Trailer (Season 2 Promo)Michael (Kaiju Weekly, The Kaiju Groupie Podcast) and Nathan (The Monster Island Film Vault, Henshin Men, Power Rangers: The Audio Drama) have spent a year analyzing the nearly 1,000 episodes and three movies in the Power Rangers franchise. Michael is content to finish, but Nathan wants a season 2—and so does the great Ninjor, er, Ninjaman! He tells the “Power Nerds” what they can do to tide themselves over until the anniversary. Listen to find out!
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2023-01-1002 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #16: Aye-Aye-Aye’ll Be Home for Christmas (‘Alpha’s Magical Christmas,’ MMPR Season 2)Merry Christmas, Listeners with Attitude! In true Power Rangers fashion, The Power Trip’s first season “ends” with a holiday special! Nathan and Michael harken back to Mighty Morphin’ season two to discuss a VHS episode that originally went out to members of the Power Rangers Fan Club: “Alpha’s Magical Christmas.” Oh boy, this (thankfully) non-canonical special is so saccharine, it’s guaranteed to give you diabetes. And it’s nothing like the show. What’s funny is your intrepid hosts discovered there is a literary/audio adaptation that’s way better—and they wished they’d discussed that instead. Have fun sin...
2022-12-201h 08The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 26: Countdown to Celebration (Afterword, Season 1 Finale)And so Michael and Nathan come to their journey’s end…for now. After one year, 995 TV episodes, and three movies, your intrepid hosts have much to say about the Power Rangers franchise. They begin with some personal reflections on this long endeavor followed by having some fun picking their Ranger “dream teams” (and yes, they both felt obligated to include Tommy Oliver). The main event of the episode, though, is when they put every series and film into a Tiermaker tier list. There was gushing and arguing and mind changing. Then there was season two hype….
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2022-12-184h 24
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #15: A Conversation with Andrew Bush, Director of ‘Amano Recon’ (an IndieGoGo Project)Looking for an independent R-rated horror-comedy tokusatsu series about a metal band fighting the men in black? If that outrageously unique premise strikes your fancy, Amano Recon is for you! Nathan sits down with Andrew Bush, the director of this upcoming series, and discusses the characters and many influences that went into this crowdfunded project—including Kamen Rider Black, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, and The X-Files. There’s even a possibility that a pair of Power Ranger alumni could be in it! Which ones? Listen to find out!
Check out Amano Recon’s official website (https://www.amanorec...
2022-12-1557 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #14: Ranking the Neo-Saban and Beyond Era of Power RangersNathan and Michael reach end of the third era of Power Rangers and the beginning of the current one. So, since the Hasbro Era only has two series (currently) to it, they’ve combined it with the previous one and calling it “Neo-Saban and Beyond.” This isn’t the shortest era, but it does have the fewest entries for them to discuss (six series and a movie). Strangely, your intrepid hosts disagreed most on what should be on the bottom of the list more than anything else. What did they rank as the worst of the worst era of Power Ra...
2022-12-141h 22
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 25 – Power Rangers: Dino Fury (Ft. Rito Revolto)They did it! Michael and Nathan reached the “new hotness” in Ranger Nation! That being Power Rangers: Dino Fury, which, while a typical PR series in many ways, broke new ground in others. It reintroduces Michael’s favorite PR villain, Lord Zedd (who has no time for glitter) and features the first LGBTQ+ Ranger in a mainline PR series with Izzy Garcia. But much to Michael’s chagrin, the conversation is derailed for a while by everyone’s favorite snarky bonehead, Rito Revolto, who punches out Nathan to talk about his brother-in-law. Then there’s talk about a surprising theme in thi...
2022-12-144h 13
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseBONUS – Remembering Jason David Frank: A Charity Livestream (audio version)On November 28, 2022, a multitude of podcasters and YouTubers—Nathan Marchand, Michael Hamilton, Travis Alexander, Jack “GMan” Hudgens (The Drift Space), J.R. Villers (The Drift Space), Rebecca Hudgens (The Drift Space), Kaiju Kim, Chris Cooke, and Jimmy from Zeo to Hero—came together to celebrate the life and work of Jason David Frank. From acting to martial arts to teaching to motivational speaking, he did it all. But he’ll always be remembered as Tommy Oliver, the most popular Power Ranger. He was the face of the brand for years and a hero to his fans. Because he took his own li...
2022-12-014h 48
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 24 - Power Rangers: Beast MorphersThe Hasbro Era begins! Michael and Nathan definitely don’t miss the previous season or They-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named. While your intrepid hosts knew some of the spoilers going into Power Rangers: Beast Morphers, it didn’t ruin their enjoyment. Heck, this series did in five episodes what all 40+ episodes of Megaforce couldn’t do! While Nate does threaten to “whip Rito out early,” he and Michael spend most of their longest episode ever (4.5 hours!!!) praising a series that surprised them with its story, characters, and fan service (Space Sheriff Gavin is canon?!). The show even prompted one of the best thematic discussion...
2022-11-274h 33
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 23: Power Rangers Ninja SteelThe Neo-Saban Era comes to an end—and what a whimper it is! Nathan and Michael tackle Power Rangers Ninja Steel, whose greatest sin could’ve been being painfully mediocre—but then those two Nickelodeon-mandated characters had to ruin everything! So, for the first time ever, “Rantmaster” and “Blue Streak Ranger” join forces! Otherwise, your hosts spend this four-hour cluster of a recording (those two characters even broke their internet reception) discussing the few highlights in this show, including Kelson Henderson as Mick, Redbot, and the Pink Ranger’s tight jeans. Oh, and after avoiding it all year, there’s a thematic discu...
2022-11-154h 09The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #13 – The Monster Island Film Vault, Episode 61: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers – ‘Green with Evil’ (Reupload, Abridged)Where’s the Ninja Steel episode? That recording was a cluster, so Michael needs a little more time to edit it. In meantime, we’re sharing an abridged version of an episode of one of Nathan’s other podcasts, The Monster Island Film Vault. In this, Michael, who is a Patron of MIFV, sponsored an episode that spotlights the classic MMPR five-parter, “Green with Evil.”
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Hello, kaiju lovers! In our first Patreon-sponsored episode of season three, Nate is joined by his co-host from The Power Trip podcast an...
2022-11-081h 43
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #12: Pumpkin Rapper Spice (MMPR S1 EP. 25 & 54)Happy Halloween, Listeners with Attitude! To celebrate the spookiest time of year, Michael and Nathan harken back to season one of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers to discuss a pair of Halloween-themed episodes. (It was a welcome break from Ninja Steel and They Who Shall Not Be Named Until the Ninja Steel Episode). Frankenstein and Pumpkin Rapper are a pair of truly monstrous foes for the OG Power Rangers. You won’t believe who donned the Frankie suit in the Saban footage, and if you ever wondered where the infamous gif of Power Rangers with pumpkins on their heads came from...
2022-10-311h 09
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 22: Saban’s Power Rangers (2017) | Ft. Jack ‘GMan’ HudgensNathan’s been waiting for this episode for a long time. He even popped popcorn for the occasion. But he doesn’t get what he wanted—he got something better! Michael changed his mind about the Power Rangers (2017) movie! They’re joined by writer, critic, and co-host of The Drift Space podcast Jack “GMan” Hudgens to discuss the most divisive and, arguably, most underrated piece of Power Rangers media. For all its faults with its aesthetics, it gets the heart of the franchise right. It was made by people who love Power Rangers, and yet it was largely rejected by the fans...
2022-10-253h 26
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 21: Power Rangers Dino (Super) Charge | Ft. Alex Cornett of Monsters vs. MenMichael and Nathan reach the apex of the Neo Saban Era: Power Rangers Dino Charge. They bring along their friend Alex Cornett of the Monsters vs. Men podcast to discuss a series that was hyped by one of their listeners for months. Does it live up to that hype? Short answer: yes. And not just because your hosts are coming out of 80+ episodes of crap with Samurai and Megaforce. The characters are fun, the acting is good, and the stories are “old school.” That ending, though…Nathan fought hard not to “rantmaster” it. So hard. But his co-hosts poked the Bearzo...
2022-10-183h 46
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 20: Power Rangers (Super) MegaforceLongest…episode…yet! On the…worst…PR series…ever! We’re as surprised you are. Strap in, Listeners with Attitude, because just when Nathan and Michael thought it couldn’t get worse than Turbo and Operation Overdrive, the Neo-Saban era breaks their brains. Mitch from the “Entertain This!” podcast joins them to discuss the emptiest Power Ranger season they’ve ever seen. Seriously, all but one of the characters is prettier than they are talented; the villains are lame; and the so-called “Legendary Battle” is anything but! Michael (sadly) limits Nathan to only two Rantmaster sessions, but boy, did he use them! However, th...
2022-10-024h 12
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #9: Power Rangers: Dino Fury Season 2 Part 2 First ReactionsThere may be “no time for glitter”, but there is time for our first impressions of Power Rangers Dino Fury Season 2 Part 2! After binge-watching all 11 episodes of the last quarter of Dino Fury, Nate and Michael need another cigarette! with high production value and likable characters, and the return of a classic villain in Lord Zedd, they guys really enjoyed their time with this stretch of episodes. Was it perfect? No, but it was a lot of fun and worth the wait.
Stay tuned for our full discussion on Power Rangers: Dino Fury in December, and may the p...
2022-09-3051 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 19: Power Rangers (Super) Samurai | Ft. Billy and Jimmy Wilson of Zeo to HeroTo kick off the Neo-Saban and Hasbro Eras, Michael and Nathan bring on Jimmy and Billy of the Zeo to Hero podcast—which leads to some sibling squabbles between the guests! Why? Because Billy requested to guest host for Power Rangers Samurai. This series infamously adapted its Sentai counterpart, Shinkenger, exactly, going so far as to have a Caucasian red ranger with a Japanese last name. Then they set it in the most western-looking “Japanese” city ever. Talk about awkward! Nathan loses his mind over how awful the premiere is—even going so far as to issue an apology to the T...
2022-09-163h 29The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #7: All Podcasts Attack Special: Days of the Dead: All Monsters Attack ConventionWelcome, kaiju lovers, heroes of the internet, and listeners with attitude! This past weekend, Nathan and his Power Trip co-host, Michael Hamilton, met each other in real life for the first time (and the world somehow didn’t explode). They attended a small upstart “spin-off” convention called Days of the Dead: All Monsters Attack, which was held in Indianapolis. This bonus episode is a late-night postmortem chat they had afterward, and it’s being shared on the feeds for Monster Island Film Vault, Henshin Men, and The Power Trip because the guest line-up was relevant to all three shows! Hear abo...
2022-09-121h 14
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #6: Ranking the Disney Era of Power Rangers / MMPR Re-VersionedWe’ve come to the end of another era, and now it’s time to rank it! Michael and Nathan discuss the many peaks and valleys from when Disney owned Power Rangers as they compile their lists of those seasons from worst to best. It’s a bit less surprising than the Saban era ranking, but there is some disagreement. They also share some final thoughts from Kaiju Kim on Dino Thunder (because they forgot to do so on that episode) and briefly give their opinions on the silly and redundant Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Re-Versioned.
Up next: Ne...
2022-09-061h 36The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 18: Power Rangers RPM | Ft. Chris CookeThe Disney era ends with the biggest of bangs with one of the most popular series in the franchise: Power Rangers RPM. This is so huge, Michael and Nathan had to get in gear by inviting RPM super-fan Chris Cooke (One Cross Radio, Radio Arcade) to discuss it—and the episode is as long as the series! This is the darkest Ranger show yet, and it was adapted from a silly Sentai! This shouldn’t work—but does it? Michael saw it before, but he didn’t remember liking it. Did he change his mind? Nathan went in wanting the hype...
2022-08-304h 09
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 17: Power Rangers Jungle FuryNathan and Michael, having survived Operation Overdrive, come to the penultimate Disney era season: Power Rangers Jungle Fury. On the surface, it just looks like another animal-themed series, but they quickly learned it’s steeped in martial arts movie tropes. Think of it as the lovechild of Wild Force and Ninja Storm. The Rangers’ mentor/ purple Wolf Ranger, RJ, steals every scene he’s in with his quirky Mr. Miyagi wisdom. The villains are a huge highlight, having the most depth and complexity of any bad guys since the late Saban era. Throw in a thematic discussion about proving yourse...
2022-08-213h 41
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 16 - Power Rangers: Operation OverdriveBelieve it or not, Nathan issues the smallest of apologies to Power Rangers Turbo! And Michael snaps because there’s no nostalgia or a corset to save this series. Yes, the lowest of valleys for the Disney era, Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive. It has a solid premiere and a few good episodes. It showed what this season could’ve been but wasn’t, which makes it even more frustrating. Almost nothing in Overdrive works—especially a certain son of a certain pair of iconic Power Ranger villains. The filmmakers even screwed up the footage from the vastly superior Super Sentai...
2022-08-033h 38
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 15: Power Rangers Mystic ForcePodcastros temporarium maximus! Welcome to Power Rangers Hogwarts, er, Mystic Force. This PR season was made at the height of “Pottermania,” and given it was filmed in New Zealand, it must’ve been trying to catch some of that Lord of the Rings, well, magic. It’s unique in both the Power Ranger and Super Sentai franchises with its focus on high fantasy. It’s just too bad it’s mildly obsessed with its Red Ranger, Nick, who isn’t the most likable guy. It’s an uneven season, for sure. Also, Nathan and Michael discuss the theme of honor—and Nathan...
2022-07-193h 28
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 14: Power Rangers SPD (feat. J.R. Villers of The Drift Space)The Disney Era leg of our journey through the Power Rangers franchise continues with Power Rangers SPD, and Michael and Nathan are joined by their friend J.R. Villers of The Drift Space podcast. J.R. is a mega-fan of this series, while Nathan and Michael are watching it for the first time—and are surprised by how good it is. The show has many elements that, in lesser hands, would’ve been stupid, but here they work. It breaks the PR formula a bit with its episode structure, among other things, and shows that Rangers can be heroic poli...
2022-07-063h 54
Day in a Canoe Podcast: Financial Planning, Wealth Management, RIA013 Michael Cole: More Than MoneyIn this episode, Nathan and Michael discuss: Understanding that wealth planning is a journey How families can practice wealth stewardship The impact of wealth on family dynamics The importance of strategic milestones Key Takeaways: Families who have done little planning cannot expect to "fix" it in one meeting. It starts with understanding that planning is a journey that spans across lifetimes and it's a journey with very predictable events. Matriarchs and patriarchs cast large shadows and those shadows create spoken and unspoken expectations. The most responsible way to handle money is to make it a f...
2022-06-2420 min
The Business of LivinPronounced Dead at the Scene - Nathan BarkocyMy next guest has an incredible story. At the age of 16, Nathan was ranked in the top ten nationally as a professional cyclist. While training for his next big race, he was struck by a vehicle traveling over 55 mph. After being pronounced dead at the scene, he was taken to a hospital where he remained in a coma for 2weeks. How everything unfolded from that point will blow your mind.
You can find Nathan on Instagram @nathanbarkocy
Bio: Nathan Barkocy (Bar-CO-see) is a 22 year old aspiring and active entrepreneur. As the CEO for his newly e...
2022-06-1329 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 12 - Power Rangers: Ninja StormNathan and Michael reach the first true Disney season, Power Rangers Naruto, er, Power Rangers: Ninja Storm. These Rangers—no joke—have a guinea pig as their mentor, and this show is Disney’s guinea pig for the franchise. Its equal parts experimentation and trend-following. It introduces fourth wall-breaking self-parody while embracing the popularity of extreme sports at the time. The show also gets back to its MMPR roots by having a lighter tone and comedic villains. It doesn’t always work, but you can’t blame them for trying. So, find your “inner ninja” amidst a storm of ninjas, thunde...
2022-06-072h 43
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 11: Power Rangers Wild ForceMichael and Nathan come to what some call the end of the Saban Era (which they don’t) or the start of the Disney Era (which they do) of Power Rangers: Power Rangers Wild Force. This transitional season is an odd hodgepodge of both Saban and Disney sensibilities. To say it’s uneven would be an understatement. On one hand, it’s compelling and dark when the villain Zen-Aku is on screen, but it’s also heavy-handed and saccharine when Kite/Animus is the focus. The latter even brings “Rantmaster” back for a hot minute. Captain Planet and the Power Ranger...
2022-05-253h 06
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #5: Ranking the Saban Era of Power RangersNathan and Michael have reached the end of an era—the Saban Era, that is! Join them as they rank the first entries in the Power Rangers franchise from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to Time Force (including the two movies) in a pair of epic top ten lists. Both hosts surprised each other all the way up to their respective number ones. Did their rankings match yours? Did Michael succumb to nostalgia and throw objectivity out the window? Did Nathan’s love for Astronema and hate for Turbo cloud his judgment? Listen to find out!
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2022-05-171h 23The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 10: Power Rangers Time ForceMake time for…Time Force! You’re gonna need some quantum power to listen to this. Longest. Episode. EVER!!! But it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Michael and Nathan would dive deep into the final Saban Era season that was so dark and grown-up, it really aired in primetime before The X-Files. This season has everything: time travel, robots, and mutants. It’s at once embedded in its time while also timeless (see what I did there?). Yes, it reminds us The Matrix just came out, but it also tackles themes that are as relevant—if not more so—now as ever...
2022-05-113h 32
Never Been SickerNever Been Sicker #35 - Going Against the Grain, Interview with Dr. Neil Nathan, M.D.Send a textIn this episode, Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Neil Nathan, M.D., researcher, complex medical problem-solver and healer (particularly for mold toxicity), and author.Neil Nathan, MD, has been practicing medicine for almost five decades. He has been Board Certified in Family Practice and Pain Management and is a Founding Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and a Founding Diplomate of ISEAI. He has written several books, including Healing is Possible: New Hope for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Persistent Pain, and Other Chronic Illnesses and On Hope and Healing...
2022-05-1054 minHeroes in the MomentOBI-WAN KENOBI: Official Trailer BreakdownHey Heroes! In this episode, we break down the official trailer for Obi-Wan! It's coming out in a few short weeks, and we couldn't be more excited to break it down for you all! We discuss the trailer shot by shot and share what we're looking forward to. Michael gives his theories while Nathan remains skeptic about it being different than the other Disney+ shows. Let us know what you think! Will it be the best Disney+ has made, or will it flop like Boba Fett? Thanks for the listen! Appreciate it!-Michael and Nathan
2022-05-0717 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 09: Power Rangers Lightspeed RescueNathan and Michael get to the neglected middle child of the post-Zordon Saban Era: Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. It’s underrated and underappreciated because it’s sandwiched between two popular and excellent seasons. While it has its faults—it tries and fails to recapture the magic of “Green with Evil,” it crams in too many plotlines, and the villainous Vypra is prettier than she is talented—it also has some good characters, an original Ranger, and a solid finale. Your hosts discuss how service and heroism permeate the season in The Power Trip’s trademark theme section—after joking about a reality...
2022-04-262h 49
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #4: Nathan’s Power Trip to Indiana Comic-Con to Meet Jason David FrankFor this special bonus episode, Michael and Nate discuss Nate's "power trip" to Indianapolis for Indiana Comic-Con over the weekend. Nate talks about his experience meeting four Power Rangers, including the original Green Ranger, and Michael's personal G.O.A.T., Jason David Frank! It was a fun, laid-back discussion about a really great weekend.
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2022-04-191h 18
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 08 - Power Rangers: Lost GalaxyPower Rangers: Lost Galaxy marks a crossroads for the franchise—and for Michael! This was the season where Saban Entertainment fully embraced the Super Sentai model with new characters and a new team every year. Even so, this is sometimes grandfathered into the Zordon Era because it does carry over a few things from the previous season, like Alpha-5 and the Astro Mega Ship. But this is also where Michael’s nostalgia for Power Rangers ends (so hopefully he gets more objective after this). Meanwhile, Nathan gets to gush over his girl Karone (Melody Perkins) again, and now she’s a Ra...
2022-04-122h 43
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 07: Power Rangers In SpaceThe rumors of a three-hour PowerPoint (ba-dum-tsh) presentation were untrue—it’s 2.5 hours. Like Nathan said in the previous episode, Power Rangers Turbo broke the franchise’s leg so Power Rangers In Space could put it in a splint, run, and then break the splint while sprinting. In fact, the franchise flies higher than ever before—and it inspires the “professor” side of Nathan to come out and educate Michael. It also gives Nathan an excuse to be a raving Astronema fanboy (“best villain in Power Rangers,” he says). Nathan also lectures on redemption, the symbolism of Astronema’s wigs, and finding...
2022-03-292h 35
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 06 - Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie / Power Rangers TurboIf Nathan was a Power Ranger monster-of-the-week, his name would be “Rant Master.” Michael gets earfuls of it this week when they discuss the infamous double whammy of Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie and Power Rangers Turbo. Michael tries to counter Nathan…by raving about Divatox’s corset. They hit all the usual topics with this low point of the franchise—Justin (aka “Power Kenny”), the laughable villains, Bulk and Skull as monkeys—and have a discussion about identity crisis as a meta-textual theme for Turbo since Power Rangers had forgotten who it was and lost its way. The silver lining? T...
2022-03-152h 08The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #3: An Interview with Karl Dutton, Creator of Power Rangers: The Audio DramaHere’s a special “Lightning Round” for you today, Listeners with Attitude! Michael and Nathan are joined by Karl Dutton, the founder of Scyther Audio Drama Podcasts, which includes Power Rangers: The Audio Drama. Yes, after referencing it in nearly every episode of The Power Trip so far, its creator graces your hosts with his presence. They discuss everything from the Audio Drama’s beginnings (which are connected to a certain movie that will be discussed later this year on the podcast) to writing these iconic characters in a fresh way to upcoming storylines in the Audio Drama—and everything...
2022-03-081h 22
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 05: Power Rangers ZeoMichael and Nathan get to the first season that was radically different in more ways than one: Power Rangers Zeo. Saban took one step closer to embracing the Super Sentai formula by changing costumes, Zords, and villains! It was a paradigm shift that felt like an earthquake, but in the end, the franchise was STRONGER THAN BEFORE. With Tanya joining the team and Machine Empire usurping the Moon Crew’s claim on Earth, this season is all about displacement, both for the characters and the audience. Your morphenomenal hosts also discuss the Warrior Wheel (aka “the Danny DeVito of Zord...
2022-03-012h 42
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #2: ”Glow up of Squabbling Hoboes” (feat. Jim and Billy of the Zeo to Hero Podcast)Michael and Nathan make their first guest appearance on a fellow Ranger podcast on Zeo to Hero, a gabfest show about all things Power Rangers, Gundam, and more. They ramble about a bunch of things—and sometimes talk about serious stuff like the Lightning Collection and prejudice. This was originally posted on the Zeo to Hero feed.
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“The Bulk and Skull of Podcasting is back at it again. The Boys (Billy and Jimmy) team up with The Power Trip's Michael and Nathan, and they talk about Giant Monsters, Power Rangers, deep ideo...
2022-02-221h 43
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 04: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (Season 3) / Mighty Morphin’ Alien RangersWe’ve reached the end of the most iconic era of Power Rangers—and it goes out with a bang and a whimper! This season has some of the highest points of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Lord Zedd invading the Command Center, Lord Zedd fighting Tommy, and a backdoor pilot for Masked Rider (see our crossover episode with Henshin Men for more on that). Amy Jo Johnson left the series, so fans (like Michael) had to say goodbye to their beloved Kimberly and hello to her Aussie replacement, Cat. That story should’ve been used as the model for future d...
2022-02-152h 04The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseLightning Round #1: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Eps. 113-115 – ‘A Friend in Need’ | The Power Trip x Henshin MenIt's henshin time! In a special bonus episode, The Power Trip joins forces with Henshin Men! Yes, in a crossover of many firsts, Michael and Nathan are joined by their co-host in kamen (ba-dum-tsh!), Travis, from their fellow Kaiju Ramen Network podcast, Henshin Men. What could possibly bring them together? None other than the three-part backdoor pilot on Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers that introduced the world to Kamen Rider, er, Masked Rider! But while he’s a “Power guru,” Michael quickly shows he knows nothing about video games, ‘90s action movies, or comic books (“Ratchet Raccoon”?). Get ready for a discussion t...
2022-02-081h 38
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 03: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: The MovieThe Power Rangers “go, go” to the movies! Michael and Nathan discuss the Teenagers with Attitude’s first big screen outing, which was a HUGE pop culture event. Some might even say the franchise went downhill from here, but that’s debatable. This movie takes place in its own little universe, so it has no ties to the show aside from the characters and actors. The CGI is bowling shoe ugly now, but the practical effects still hold up in this, the most morphenomenal example of Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey you’ll ever see. Ivan Ooze is a meme machine...
2022-02-011h 35
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 02: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (Season 2)We have reached peak Power Rangers—at least according to Michael, because he likes low-hanging fruit named Lord Zedd. :P Joking aside, Nathan does agree that the first third of this season of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers has tremendous high points, but then the combined powers of moms and the almighty dollar wrecked it. Zedd is one of the most terrifying villains in the franchise (did Toei ever wish they could use him in a Sentai?). Tommy losing his Green Ranger powers in heroic fashion before becoming the White Ranger is surprisingly effective for a campy superhero show. But afte...
2022-01-181h 44
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 01: Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (Season 1)After a few false starts (as discussed in episode 0), lightning strikes! Five “teenagers with attitude” (and one more later) are recruited by an interdimensional wizard to battle a space witch bent on world domination. (Of course!) This season lays the groundwork for everything that follows: the tropes, the Zords, the campiness, and more. No matter how many actors have been Rangers and villains, whenever the franchise is rebooted, filmmakers use these iconic characters from season one. Nathan and Michael discuss how, thanks to Power Rangers, tokusatsu (Japanese for “special filmmaking”) was the most popular thing on kids’ TV for a hot minu...
2022-01-041h 54
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseEpisode 00: ”Day of the Info Dump-ster” (Introduction to The Power Trip Podcast)A journey of 29 seasons begins with a single episode. Michael Hamilton (Kaiju Weekly, The Kaiju Groupie Podcast) and Nathan Marchand (The Monster Island Film Vault, Henshin Men) begin their “power trip” (see what we did there?) through the Power Rangers franchise by introducing themselves, the show’s format, and the goals of the podcast. You’ll hear Michael wax nostalgic about growing up with the “Teenagers with Attitude” while Nathan explains how he’ll apply his “English major analytical skills” in each episode (because hero stories matter). Finally, they explain the awards they’ll give in each episode to things like the best...
2022-01-0459 min
The Power Trip: A Journey Through the Power Rangers FranchiseTRAILER - The Power Trip: A Journey through the Power Rangers FranchiseCelebrate the 29th anniversary of Power Rangers with Michael Hamilton (Kaiju Weekly, The Kaiju Groupie Podcast) and Nathan Marchand (The Monster Island Film Vault, Henshin Men) as they embark on a quest through every season of this morphenomenal franchise. Coming January 4, 2022, to a podcatcher near you! IT’S MORPHIN’ TIME!
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2021-11-3001 min
Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind PodcastNathan Abbott, ”Remove the Fear of Growth”, CEO of the Abbott Team by eXp in the Emerald Coast of Florida, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #195Nathan Abbott, "Remove the Fear of Growth", CEO of the Abbott Team by eXp in the Emerald Coast of Florida, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #195
Nathan Abbott, CEO of the Abbott Team by eXp in the Emerald Coast of Florida sits down with me to discuss being a third-generation real estate family and selling this undiscovered place to a global audience. Nathan's humility makes his success so much more deserved.
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2021-10-2626 min
Add To Cart: Australia’s eCommerce ShowCHECKOUT Michael Beveridge from Bailey Nelson | #094In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Michael Beveridge, currently content director at Bailey Nelson and the creative brain behind advertising for brands such as Koala and Good Pair Days. Michael started his career as a junior copywriter before becoming a contestant on Big Brother and then a breakfast radio host before joining then start-up Koala. Links from the episode:LovehoneyKoalaAdore BeautyPaypalScribdLead and Disrupt by O-Reilly & TushmanTik TokVopHow to...
2021-07-0107 min
Add To Cart: Australia’s eCommerce ShowCHECKOUT Michael Tutek from Preezie | #082In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout MIchael Tutek, Founder and CEO of Preezie. Michael actually had the idea for his business when he was a fifteen year old salesperson at The Good Guys. He held onto the concept and built it into what’s now known as Preezie - a guided conversion and discovery platform for online retailers.Links from the episode:ImpactThe Psychology of Conversion: The Preezie Story | #058Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever...
2021-05-2006 min
Add To Cart: Australia’s eCommerce ShowHow to Not Win Ad Awards with Michael Beveridge | #070In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Michael Beveridge, currently content director at Bailey Nelson and the creative brain behind advertising for brands such as Koala and Good Pair Days. Michael started his career as a copywriter before becoming a contestant on Big Brother and then a breakfast radio host before joining then start-up Koala. In this chat, Michael talks about the benefits of an internal creative team vs an agency approach, how to use data to free up creativity and how to stay on top of culture and trends to avoid middle aged bitterness....
2021-04-1147 min
Top of Your GameThe Best Do the Basics Better with Nathan FriedmanWhat is one daily habit that if changed, would change your life? Regardless of what the habit is, “good” or “bad”, our lives are made up of those small moments. Those individual habits. The basics. In this episode, our host Michael is joined by friend and fellow Strength and Conditioning Coach Nathan Friedman! Nathan shares his story of finding his path through college, to building his career as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. A common theme throughout Nathan’s journey has been the effect of good habits and focusing on the basics. From creating an intentiona...
2021-02-2657 min
Buying Online Businesses with Michael BereslavskyEP03: Crossing $10M in Revenue with Nathan Hirsch CEO of FreeeUp SHOW NOTES: On the third episode of The Domain Magnate Show, we sit down with the FreeeUp's founder, Nathan Hirsch. Know more about hiring and scaling, freelancer vs employee, and managing a remote-based company. Nathan also shares his tips and common mistakes in outsourcing. GUEST BIO: Nathan Hirsch started in e-commerce, selling baby products on Amazon. After all his own frustrations in outsourcing and finding the right talent, he built a new marketplace connecting entrepreneurs to the top 1% of virtual assistants, freelancers, and agencies in eCommerce, digital marketing, web...
2019-09-0543 min
Bros and ConsolesEpisode 15: Nintendo's killing it!Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast, where Michael and Nathan sit back and gush about video games they love, interesting topics in gaming news, and more! This week, the hot topic is the Nintendo Direct which aired on Wednesday the 13th, and brought Nathan back into the folds of Nintendo fandom with some great surprise showings! There was also a great deal of Sony talk, but honestly, when is there not on this podcast? ;)If listeners have any burning questions, comments or feedback for the show, be sure to write in to: brosandconsoles@gmail.com
2019-02-182h 39