This week on the podcast, we’re putting in the reps by hitting the hay— because we’re watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 36: Dreams Are 100 Points"! Why are we worried about Conductor? Whose life has been altered by the Shadow Line… and why do we maybe not want them to go back? And, finally… what do we learn about a car company? The…

This week on the podcast, we're hopping on a ty-rain-osaurus to the cinema, because we're watching "Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie"! Who is an unexpected (but extremely fitting) babysitter? What shocking development divides Mat and Michael? And what's the returning cameo we could've never imagined? The answers to these questions (and…

This week on the podcast, we're taking the whole thing-- Tom Hanks and all!-- because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 35: The Stolen Terminal"! How many trains can fit in a building? What mysterious pact is the show teasing us with? And... where did God's head go?! The answers to these questions (and more!) await, on this e…

This week on the podcast, we’re being SO careful about the pronounciation of that second word— because we’re watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode “Station 35: Love Furor”! Who is the sketchiest guy we’ve encountered? Why would this have been a nightmare to block? And what last-minute moment sort of, kind of turns things around? The answers to …

It’s the Ranger Danger 11th Anniversary Special! To mark the occasion, Mat and Michael are joined by Lauren to choose our Top 10 moments, based partially on suggestions from listeners like you! What heartbreaking choices have to be made? Where do we disagree? And what Top 10 selection is SURE to enrage? Find out here! And thanks so much for all you…

This week on the podcast, our katas are making the cut— because we’re watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode “Number One at Karate”! Who’s a surprise nepo baby? Who is charmingly evil genius? And… folks, is ToQger doing THE RAID?! The answers to these questions and more await-- on this episode of Ranger Danger ToQger!…

This week on the podcast, we’re playing the Determis on their own turf, because we're watching the Ressha Sentai ToQger episode "Station 32: Determination"! How can we be both correct about some assumptions, but also totally floored? How could that model station get even better? And how much can a Japanese show for children make two adult Australia…

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…

Do you live in Canberra, Australia's capital city? If so, this episode is specifically for you. That's right, you, the person reading this. Listen to it ASAP!Ranger Danger

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?…