This week on the podcast, we're making sure not to get confused and end up where an over-sugared songstress keeps her legions of rats (The Hyper Kesha Vermin Hall) – because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 31: The Hyper Ressha Terminal"! How is it possible for one of our most urgent questions to be answered in a more impres…

This week on the podcast, we're wondering if people in Japan do the "for he's a jolly good fellow" part-- because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "The Birthday Celebration"! What bizarrely evokes the first RESIDENT EVIL film? What aspect of the episode does Mat suspect Power Rangers would've never adapted? And why does it kind of al…

This week on the podcast, we're desperately looking for a track switch-- because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "The Meeting with the Oncoming Train"! How is this episode like Michael Mann's HEAT? What does Right do to an energy wave that makes us lose our minds? And... which villain actually scores a tangible victory? The answers …

This week on the podcast, we might be watching an episode about us? Because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Uncool but Cool"! What bit of physical comedy shocks us? Who goes all Wile E. Coyote? Why are we delighted by where some pudding goes? The answers to these questions and more await-- on this episode of Ranger Danger ToQger!…

This week on the podcast, we're exploring geothermal energy-- because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "A New Power"! What made Mat gasp? What genius bit of worldbuilding might've been implied? And why do we feel like this one doesn't QUITE hold together? The answers to these questions and more await-- on this episode of Ranger Dange…

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This week on the podcast, there are no buds in the suds— because we’re watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode “The Fight That Started in a Bathhouse”! How does Akira manage to find yet another way to endear himself to us? What guest role steals the show? And what is the ultimate evil?Ranger Danger

This week on the podcast, we’re asking that you don’t turn left when exiting Cinderella— because we’re watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode “Station 25: Right Out of a Fairy Tale”! What’s a weirdly recurring plot mechanic in this series? Why do revert to being “Move” obsessed? And why are we confused by an not-so-naked Emperor?…

This week on the podcast, we're your dream junction rotation-- because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 24: Pass the Junction"! How does the stunt team wow us this week? What's so classic video game about this set-up? And... does Mat FINALLY CALL IT?! The answers to these questions and more await-- on this episode of Ranger …

This week on the podcast, the airplanes are touching wingtips-- because we're watching the Resha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 23: United Hand in Hand"! Can the show possibly get even better than last episode? What's up with these casually gorgeous shooting locations? And how does Sentai's ability to construct literal metaphors peak in a shockingl…

This week on the podcast, we're misremembering Botticelli — because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 22: The Birth of the Empress"! What is happening? Did they really just do that? And what's all this about a festival, anyway? The answers to these questions and more await-- on this episode of Ranger Danger ToQger!…

This week on the podcast, we're feeling noble – because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 21: The Runaway Bride"! Why can't we stop raving about the performances in this episode? How does Wagon manage to outthink dozens of fictional characters across media history? And what incredible theory of Michael's might've cracked this…

This week on the podcast, we're blasting off and away from the confines of televised storytelling-- because we're watching "Ressha Sentai ToQger the Movie: Galaxy Line SOS"! What interesting timelines are revealed? Who is the cleverly-inserted colonial archetype? And who is our VERY SPECIAL GUEST? The answers to these questions and more await-- on …

This week on the podcast, just call us Jack Napier – because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 20: Smiling Is Dangerous"! Why do Michael and Mat argue about story structure? Why do we quibble about the purpose of a Jack-in-the-box? And what Japanese star do we learn about? The answers to these questions and more await-- on th…

This week on the podcast, we’re reminding ourselves that construction is just a construct— because we’re watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode “Station 19: Now Departing! Build-Dai-Oh”! What does God deliver this week? What are the genuinely frightening visual effects? And why is this all so damn THUNDERBIRDS?…

This week on the podcast, we’re smelling sweet roses— because we’re watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode “Station 18: And What Do We Call You?” What new way does the Emperor find to flex? What impressive and also deeply dark thing does Right do? And why is a potentially heartwarming trans metaphor slightly wobbly?…

This week on the podcast, we're putting our shoes on and looking out for snails— because we’re watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode “Station 17: The Sky After The Rain”! Is this the best show in the history of television? Do we finally get what we've always wanted? And how are they ever going to top this? The answers to these questions and mor…

This week on the podcast, we’re mixing some “wow!” and “oh no!” into our “toot-toot!”— because we’re watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode “Station 16: The Dangerous Extraordinary Ressa”! What complaints does Mat have about a specific waterpark? What does Hammer Shadows return come to? And what end tease catches us totally off-guard?…

This week on the podcast, we're big on blood-- because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 15: The Thing In Your Heart"! What does golf measure? Are dumplings cute? And-- which major character gets EATEN by which other major character? The answers to these questions and more await-- on this episode of Ranger Danger ToQger!…

This week on the podcast, we're looking out for clueless blues-- because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 14: Lost Cop, Great Detective"! Who has a glass that won't quit? Who has graduated to "Mat's Lock Screen" status? And-- who gives an enthusiastic trunk toot? The answers to these questions and more await-- on this episod…

This week on the podcast, we're chasing dry powder-- because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 13: Run Fire Extinguisher"! Why are Crows engaging in some leisurely-paced art activities? What cultural references do we suspect we're missing THIS week? And what one-off gimmick from the monster do we wish we'd seen more? The answ…

This week on the podcast, we're taking to technicolor transit-- because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 12: The Rainbow Commuter Pass"! Which "hero" ignores a violent robbery? Who gets fake rained on? And which Grimace-esque creature goes harder than we could have ever imagined? The answers to these questions and more await…

This week on the podcast, we're at risk of wading into YuGiOh references Mat doesn't understand-- because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 11: The Emperor of Darkness"! Why does Mat (excitedly) recongise the main seting of this episode? Why is this episode like Michael Mann's "HEAT"? And how does Baron Nero get us back on bo…

This week on the podcast, get ready for a big frown at the sundown— because we’re watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 10: Tokatti Dies at Sunset"! What does this week’s monster have to do with Mat? How does the show deftly handle a complicated moral lesson? And what’s the masterful solution to this week’s big problem?…

This week on the podcast, we probaby should've shelled out for the return-- because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 9: Feelings Are a One-Way Ticket"! What's the most problematic head pat you've ever seen? What jumps off that guy's knees? And how is Wagon going to find her mess this week? The answers to these questions and …