Henshin Dad: Recent Episodes
Henshin Dad
One dad’s journey through the world of tokusatsu! Episodes every Tuesday and Thursday covering a wide variety of toku topics and episode discussions!
In this momentous 100th episode, I talk about the future of the podcast and what I plan to cover!
In this episode, I finish my exploration with the New Generation Heroes series and talk about Ultraman Z! Does this season deserve the hype and praise it so frequently gets? Listen and find out!
In this episode, I continue my exploration with the New Generation Heroes series and talk about Ultraman Taiga! After how disappointed I was with R/B, does Taiga fare any better? Listen and find out!
In this episode, I continue my exploration with the New Generation Heroes series and talk about Ultraman R/B! Why in the world did this season just not do it for me? Listen and find out!
In this episode, I continue my exploration with the New Generation Heroes series and talk about Ultraman Geed! What more could I possibly say about this season? Listen and find out!
In this episode, I continue my exploration with the New Generation Heroes series and talk about Ultraman Orb! How awesome do I think this show is? Listen and find out!
In this episode, I continue my exploration with the New Generation Heroes series and talk about Ultraman X! Why were my initial impressions incorrect? Listen and find out!
In this episode, I talk about the SUPER AWESOME "Sevenger Fight!" series that recently debuted on the Ultraman Connection website! IT'S SO GOOD, YOU NEED TO WATCH IT NOW!
In this episode, I continue my New Generation June series by looking at Ginga S! Was it worth watching? Why was I putting off starting it for so long? You'll have to tune in to find out!
In this first episode of my New Generation June series, I cover my thoughts about Ultraman Ginga in general and pick out a few aspects that I find particularly intriguing.
In this episode, I introduce the theme and plan for the month of June, where I am going to gush all about the New Generation Heroes seasons of Ultraman!
In this episode, I invited some special guests from the Backlog Breakdown podcast to discuss one of our favorite Ultra seasons, Ultraman Geed. We are also very good at being very bad at brevity, which is why this turned into a beefy kaiju of an episode. If you’ve enjoyed these guests, you can listen to all the great episodes that the Backlog Breakdown has done here: https://backlogbreakdown.pinecast.co
In this first Henshin Dad Bonus episode, I talk about my top 100 favorite video games of all time for nearly three hours! Wow!
Has it really been two years already? Join me as I talk about what’s been going on recently and reminisce about the past two years of podcasting!
For the first episode of 2021, I share some thoughts about where I’ve been the past few months as well as a hint at what my plans are going forward into the new year. Changes are happening!
In this special episode, I talk about "Ready Player Two" - a book I finished listening to in a single day and... Um, I didn't particularly enjoy it. Listen on to find out why.
Join me in my brief reflection upon the opening theme to Kamen Rider Decade, “Journey Through the Decade.”
Our first look into the World of Ryuki has arrived! Does this new world reflect the original season? Or was it a pale imitation? Listen on to find out!
How does the World of Kiva conclude? Is it a fitting send-off to the melodramatic series? How does Yuusuke show that he is trying to be worthy of the Kuuga title? Find out all this and more as we discuss episode five!
Join me in this episode as we move from the World of Kuuga into the World of Kiva. Why is Wataru a child? Why is the Spider Fangire the best? And where in the world is IXA?!
How does the book close on the World of Kuuga? Does Decade destroy, create, or forge his own path on his journey? Listen to this episode and find out!
How does the World of Kuuga change through the eyes of Decade? Join me as I discuss my thoughts on the second episode of this Heisei anniversary season.
Listen to my plans for the month of October as I rewatch Kamen Rider Decade? Is it going to be better than I remember? Or is it always doomed to be a dumpster fire of cool ideas?
Join me as I talk about one of the most interesting specials to come out of Kamen Rider Gaim!
Kamen Rider Gaim is a divisive show. In this episode, I discuss my complicated thoughts and feelings towards the season.
In this episode, I give some thoughts about the KissAnime sites going down, preservation of media, and some ways that I try to support tokusatsu.
In this episode, I talk about the Play Well Network (or “PWN” for short) I am now part of and how that will affect the show going forward.
I know that many of us tokusatsu fans enjoy seeing the latest leaks and scans for upcoming seasons, but I wonder: is that a good idea? Join me in this episode as I discuss it!
I celebrate Ultraman Day by rambling a bit about how Ultraman has changed my thinking over the past year.
In this episode, I speculate a bit on what I would like to see in the upcoming “Kamen Rider Saber” season!
In this throwback episode, I share my old reviews for issues #0-2 of the MMPR comic book!
In this episode, I share old YouTube demonstrations I did for the Super Mega Force Legendary Morpher and the Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger Mobirate!
In this episode, I reach back into my YouTube archives and give you the audio for a demo I did for the Kamen Rider IXA DX Henshin Belt!
In this episode, I address two questions submitted to me for this first part of this week’s feedback episodes!
In this episode, I talk about the amazing news that we finally have Kamen Rider Kuuga in the US!
In this episode, I suggest five different tokusatsu shows that you can watch during your quarantine!
In this episode, I go over the recent news about the original Kamen Rider season being released for streaming in the United States!
In this episode, I talk about all the craziness happening in the world now and give a short update.
Join me as I gush about Ride Watches and why I think they were a solid toy line for Kamen Rider Zi-O!
Join me as I talk about the first five episodes of Digimon Adventure! Is it still good? Find out my thoughts by listening!
Join me as I discuss the rumors circulating around about potential releases of Kamen Rider in the US.
In this episode, I go over some of the cast information from the recent Kiramager press conference. Thank you to the Tokusatsu Network for their fine work in writing this article summarizing the information: https://tokusatsunetwork.com/2020/01/mashin-sentai-kiramager-cast-and-opening-ending-themes-revealed/
In this episode, I discuss the rumors (or are they?) of a Ryusoulger adaptation and why that makes the most sense to me.
Join me this episode as I plan for the new year as well as hearing about some goals that I’d like to hit!
In this (long-overdue) episode, I quickly break down all of the seasons I watched in 2019 and look forward a little to 2020!
Join me as I talk about my newly created Instagram profile as well as some plans for side episodes in the future!
Do Humagears dream of electric sheep? What do I think of the first two episodes of the newest Rider season? Listen and find out!
Why has my release schedule been a little inconsistent as of late? This episode will explain why!
I have to take a few minutes to gush about the fact that I LOVE the opening theme song to Ultraman Ginga.
Today I'm briefly talking about the first five episodes of Ultraman Orb! What did I think as a relatively new fan of the Ultraman franchise? How does it compare to other Ultraman seasons I've been watching? Listen to find out!
(And yes, someday I will absolutely continue with Ultraman Ginga!)
Join my brother and me as we discuss the first two episodes of Kamen Rider Kuuga! He has never seen this show before and is pleasantly surprised! Even if you know nothing about Kamen Rider, you won’t want to miss this intriguing conversation!
COWABUNGA! Do you like Power Rangers? Do you like Ninja Turtles? Are you excited for that upcoming comic crossover? Then you’ll enjoy our look at the original Power Rangers/Ninja Turtle crossover! Bossanova!
TODAY ON THE HENSHIN DAD PODCAST: we finish off our Green with Evil mini-series review! What did we think? Did it hold up? Listen and find out!
We continue our trek through the Green with Evil story arc with Part IV! Is it living up to our expectations? Is there too much filler? We discuss!
My brother and I continue our trek through the Green with Evil mini-series by talking about Part III!
In this episode, my brother and I continue to delve into the Green with Evil story arc from Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers with Part II!
In this episode, my brother and I begin a week-long series covering the entirety of the Green with Evil story arc from Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers!
In this episode, I ramble a bit about the 26th anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise and my thoughts and feelings on it in 2019!
In this episode, I talk about the finale to Kamen Rider Zi-O and the end of the Heisei era of Kamen Rider!
In this episode, I talk about the Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight video game for the Nintendo DS!
In this episode, I talk about issue #41 in the ongoing Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comic book series!
In this episode, I talk about how we are (most likely) not getting a sequel to the 2017 Power Rangers movie.
In this episode, I talk about the recently released trailer and information about our new Reiwa Kamen Rider, Kamen Rider 01!
In this episode, I talk about the recently announced Legend Of The White Dragon Kickstarter and why I’m really not terribly excited about it.
In this episode, I talk about the Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue and Time Force video games for the GameBoy Color! I even get a little heated about these two!
In this episode, I talk about what toku seasons I’ll be tackling during the rest of this summer!
In this episode, I give a mini-review of the GameBoy game, “Kamen Rider SD: Hashire! Mighty Riders!”
In this episode, I talk about issue #40 of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comic out out by Boom! Studios! This covers the introduction to the Necessary Evil arc, so be aware that there are spoilers!
In this episode, I talk about the two Power Ranger comic lines coming from BOOM! Studios as well as some review plans I have for the future!
In this episode, I reminisce about what’s come before and theorize about what’s coming next!
This is my short review of a Nintendo DS game based on the Tomica Hero: Rescue Force series!
In this episode, I convinced my younger brother to join me for a discussion about tokusatsu, why he isn't into it as much as I am (despite all of my attempts), what he remembers from our young lives, and some interesting thoughts regarding Eastern VS. Western mindsets in regards to this genre.
In this .5 episode, I talk briefly about doing specific analyses on specific episodes in the future. Not that I don’t want to do full season reviews, but I’d like to branch out and have more toku variety.
In this episode, I sat down with the fine folks at the Henshin Heroes podcast to discuss how they came to enjoy this fantastic tokusatsu genre! Listen to the Henshin Heroes podcast! It is excellent!
In this episode, I cover my favorite episode of Kamen Rider in response to RiderClub from Twitter! The episode is Kamen Rider Build, episode #21, so if you haven’t seen it yet, I spoil the whole thing (and much of that season), so keep that in mind before listening!
In this episode, more video game talk as I focus on the Japan-only game, Kamen Rider Atsume!
I talk a little bit about the future of my .5 episodes as well as kick around an idea I have to highlight other toku fans!
In this episode, I spend time talking about a tokusatsu-based video game I recently completed called “Attack of the Friday Monsters!”
It’s finally here! The long-promised review of the first four episodes of Kamen Rider Ghost!
In this .5 episode, I talk about the future of the podcast along with two new features I’m going to be working on in the next few months.
In this episode, I talk about my Top 5 personal favorite Super Sentai opening themes! (Or “OPs,” if you will. Only 00s kids remember.)
In this episode, I talk about that new and shiny Kamen Rider movie that just got subbed: Heisei Generations Forever!
In this episode, I discuss the information and pictures available for the new, upcoming Ultraman TV show, Ultraman Taiga!
In this .5 episode, I talk about why I’ve been slacking on releasing any episodes for the past few weeks.
In this thirteenth episode, I talk about Beast Morphers figures and the Morph-X Morpher!
In this twelfth episode, I talk about my personal Top 5 favorite seasons of Power Rangers!
In this lengthy tenth episode, I talked about a question that has recently come to mind: how does one get into tokusatsu in this day and age?
Podcasts Mentioned:
Henshin Heroes
The #Backlog Breakdown
Be sure to check both of these podcasts out! They are most excellent!
In this episode, I talk about the upcoming plan to watch Kamen Rider Ghost as well as muse on how I’m going to implement that plan.
In this episode, I talk about the AMAZING trailer for the Korean toku that never materialized, SF X Fantasy Rayforce!
In this episode, I give my initial thoughts about the new Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid game!
In this seventh episode, I talk about the brief special for the BEST RIDER EVER, Kamen Rider G!
In this sixth episode, I talk about the first episode of the new Super Sentai series, Ryusoulger!
In this fifth episode of the podcast, I talk about the second episode of the brand new Power Rangers Beast Morphers season!
In this first .5 episode, I talk about my Twitter contest for a Kamen Rider Evolt Ride Watch! One thing I neglected to mention is that the contest ends 3/31, and I will announce the winner on 4/1!
In this fourth episode of the podcast, I talk about my toy collecting hobby as it relates to the amazing world of tokusatsu!
In this third episode of the Henshin Dad podcast, I give some brief thoughts on episode #1 of Power Rangers Beast Morphers!
In this second episode of the Henshin Dad podcast, I talk about the tokusatsu shows I’ve seen and the ones that I have yet to see. I also break my 15-minute rule already!
Hello, and welcome to the first episode of the Henshin Dad podcast! In this episode, I’m introducing myself and giving you a glimpse into what the future holds for this enterprise!