Summoning the Zords: A Power Rangers Fan Journey

Host Anthony Desiato bids farewell to the podcast by exploring the legacy of the franchise's most legendary Ranger. In this special series finale event, Anthony and returning guest Lance Laster (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO ARROW) discuss the post-TURBO journey of Tommy Oliver across his season-long return to the franchise in DINO THUNDER, a selection of reunion episodes (including the landmark "Forever Red"), and the original graphic novel SOUL OF THE DRAGON written by Kyle Higgins—with special consultant Jason David Frank. Thank you to everyone for supporting this podcast series. While this is the finale—at least for now—be sure to keep your subscription active, as you never know when the podcast might be called BACK TO ACTION!Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato ventures into new (for him) territory with returning guest Chris D'Lando as they discuss the second big-screen outing for the Power Rangers franchise, aka 1997's TURBO: A POWER RANGERS MOVIE. They also examine the television arcs "Shift Into Turbo" and "Passing the Torch," which marked the departure of Jason David Frank's Tommy Oliver from the franchise for a time. This is the penultimate installment of Summoning the Zords. The series finale arrives in two weeks!Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato at last explores the ZYURANGER series of SUPER SENTAI, the Japanese franchise upon which Power Rangers was based, with guests Perry Constantine (SUPERHERO CINEPHILES) and V Ken Marion (artist on DEATHSHROUD).Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato presents a special bonus episode! First, Anthony shares an important update about the future of the podcast. Then, Anthony and guest Ralph Puma discuss the 1994-1995 stage show MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS LIVE.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jeremy Frutkin discuss the classic 90s video games MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS and MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE MOVIE for Super Nintendo (SNES) and other gaming systems.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Chris D'Lando discuss the epic comic book crossover event "Shattered Grid" from BOOM! Studios, which follows Lord Drakkon—the evil alternate universe Tommy Oliver—as he targets Ranger teams across time in a bid to access the Morphin Grid and rewrite reality. This episode covers MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #25-30 and related specials by Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo along with GO GO POWER RANGERS #9-12 by Ryan Parrott and Dan Mora.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Henry Varona chronicle the return of Jason Scott as the Gold Ranger during his epic POWER RANGERS ZEO arc. This episode covers "The Power of Gold," "Revelations of Gold," "A Golden Homecoming," "Where in the World Is Zeo Ranger 5?", "King for a Day" Parts I-II, "A Brief Mystery in Time," and "Good as Gold."Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and returning guest Joe Marcello (DOLLAR BIN BANDITS podcast) discuss a pair of Tommy-centric storylines from POWER RANGERS ZEO: "There's No Business Like Snow Business" Parts I-III, which broke up the fan-favorite Tommy/Kimberly pairing and planted the seeds for Tommy's romance with Kat, as well the four-part arrowhead arc that introduced Tommy to his long-lost brother.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and returning guest Tyler Patrick (KRYPTON REPORT podcast) chart the end of the Mighty Morphin era and the beginning of the Rangers' Zeo journey. This episode covers "Master Vile and the Metallic Armor" Parts I-III, "Rangers in Reverse," and "A Zeo Beginning" Parts I-II, with references to the Alien Rangers miniseries as well.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Matt Truex (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW) defend the underrated 2017 reboot film POWER RANGERS.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Woliner discuss the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Season 3 story arc that bid farewell to Kimberly and introduced her replacement as the Pink Ranger: Kat. This episode covers "A Ranger Catastrophe" Parts I-II, "Changing of the Zords" Parts I-III, and "A Different Shade of Pink" Parts I-III.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rob O'Connor (ALL STAR SUPERFAN PODCAST) celebrate the just-released Netflix special "Once & Always" featuring the long-awaited returns of original Rangers Zack (Walter Emanuel Jones) and Billy (David Yost), as well as a fitting tribute to Trini and her portrayer, the late Thuy Trang.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lance Laster (ALWAYS HOLD ON TO ARROW podcast) discuss "Ninja Quest," the four-part story arc early in Season 3 of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS that gave the Rangers new ninja powers and Zords within the continuity of the television series.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato welcomes back returning guest V Ken Marion (artist on DEATHSHROUD) to discuss the seminal 1995 MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS film, which introduced Ivan Ooze, new ninja powers for the Rangers, and a surprisingly vulnerable Zordon.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jeremy Frutkin discuss "The Ninja Encounter," which introduced Rocky, Adam, and Aisha, and "The Power Transfer," which saw them take over as the Red, Black, and Yellow Rangers for Jason, Zack, and Trini.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Joe Marcello (DOLLAR BIN BANDITS podcast) discuss the second year (issues #13-24) of the BOOM! Studios MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic book series by Kyle Higgins, Hendry Prasetya & more, featuring the secret of the 1969 Power Rangers team, Finster's big play, and the next chapter in the Lord Drakkon Saga.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Tyler Patrick (KRYPTON REPORT podcast) discuss the first year (issues #0-12) of the BOOM! Studios MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic book series by Kyle Higgins and Hendry Prasetya, featuring Tommy's struggle to acclimate to the team and the introduction of Lord Drakkon.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest JJ Hodges (FOR COMIC JUNKIES podcast) relive the arrival of iconic Power Rangers villain LORD ZEDD, from his imposing debut and ousting of Rita Repulsa in "The Mutiny" to their eventual union in "The Wedding."Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Jon Runyan (Rainbow Comics, Cards and Collectibles) celebrate Tommy Oliver's triumphant return in the two-part event "White Light," which saw the fan-favorite character assume the mantle of the White Ranger. They also discuss the three-part "Return of the Green Ranger" arc from later in Mighty Morphin Season 2.Summoning the Zords is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music: by Basic Printer. Key art: Perry Constantine (Zord art) and Gregg Schigiel (character art).Listen to host Anthony Desiato's other podcasts, including DIGGING FOR KRYPTONITE and MY COMIC SHOP HISTORY, available on all major platforms. Become a patron at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow Summoning the Zords on Twitter (@summonthezords). Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Host Anthony Desiato remembers the late Jason David Frank (Tommy), who passed away on 11/20/22, and announces a short hiatus for the podcast. Summoning the Zords returns with new episodes in January 2023.