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No Pink Spandex – Episode 384: Interview with L.L. McKinney, Writer of “Power Rangers Unlimited: Heir to Darkness” (37:07, 26 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: L.L. McKinney joins the show to talk about her latest work “Power Rangers Unlimited: Heir to Darkness” and making history! Spoilers ahead, so please read the comic [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 379: Interview with Hunter Deno and Tessa Rao (30:03, 21 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: Hunter Deno (Amelia, Pink Ranger) and Tessa Rao (Izzy, Green Ranger) from Power Rangers Dino Fury join the show to talk about their audition processes, share reactions to their premiere episodes, and [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 378: Interview with Jason Bischoff (2:02:32, 85 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, and Brandon Topics: We interview Jason Bischoff, current Director of Global Licensing and Business Development at Funko. As the former Director of Global Consumer Products at Saban Brands for Power Rangers and former Director of [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 367: Boom! Studios Celebrating 5 Years with Power Rangers featuring Filip Sablik and Dafna Pleban (59:43, 42 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: For the past 5 years, Boom! Studios has invigorated the Power Rangers franchise with their innovative storytelling in the comics industry. Filip Sablik (President of [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 363: The Cast of Power Rangers Dino Fury! (2:19:09, 96 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS363.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, Spy, and Brandon Topics: Recorded on Sunday, November 1, 2020. We discuss all the news including Bryan Edward Hill as the new writer for the upcoming Power Rangers movie and all the [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 361: Breaking News featuring Melissa Flores and Ryan Parrott (1:40:28, 69 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS361.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Spy, and Brandon Topics: We cover the latest news about Lightning Collection Wave 8 and the announcement of Jonathan Entwistle helming new Power Rangers projects. Then Melissa Flores (Writer, Producer) stops by [...]

NPS Special 07: Surviving COVID-19 with Roger Velasco (20:55, 15 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS_SPECIAL_007.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: Lisa J catches up with Roger Velasco as he shares his experience on contracting and surviving COVID-19. Links For more information about COVID-19, visit cdc.gov. Follow Roger on Instagram and Facebook!

NPS Special 06: 15th Anniversary of No Pink Spandex with Johnny Yong Bosch (1:45:09, 72 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS_SPECIAL_006.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, Spy, and Brandon Topics: Today is our 15th anniversary! We are joined by friends of the show including former admins and founder of Rangerboard, some of our former NPS hosts, and none [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 355: Interview with Kristina Ho (59:38, 41 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS355.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, and Brandon Topics: We welcome Kristina Ho (Betty, Power Rangers Beast Morphers)! We discuss how she obtained her role on Beast Morphers, how she uses her voice against social injustice, and much more! Links Check out Kristina’s [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 352: Interview with Melissa Flores (1:25:57, 59 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS352.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J and Brandon Topics: We welcome Melissa Flores to the show! She’s the former Director of Storytelling from Hasbro and former Director of Development & Production from Saban Brands, both positions for the Power Rangers franchise. We [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 351: Interview With Sicily (1:36:36, 67 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS351.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: We welcome to the show Sicily (Young Aisha) and discuss her time on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. We also talk about how she transitioned from actor to chef and entrepreneur, and how she advocates for people [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 340: They’re Coming featuring Ryan Parrott (1:12:37, 50 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS340.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, and Spy Topics: We review the comic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 50 and interview the writer himself, Ryan Parrott! Links You can help support anti-racism and learn more here: linktr.ee/nopinkspandex You can purchase Mighty Morphin Power [...]

NPS Special 05: Unapologetically Black with Karan Ashley and Nakia Burrise (1:25:32, 59 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS_SPECIAL_005.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J and guest co-host Danielle Topics: In celebration of Juneteeth, Lisa J and Danielle are joined by Karan Ashley and Nakia Burrise to speak on their experiences living unpologetically black in everyday life and online. Links You [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 315: Interview with Brian Volk-Weiss, Executive Producer of “The Toys That Made Us” (31:34, 22 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS315.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: Executive Producer Brian Volk-Weiss joins the show to talk about “The Toys That Made Us”, producing the Power Rangers episode, his experience interviewing Haim Saban, and much [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 303: Necessary Evil: Review of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 40 (2:22:04, 98 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS303.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, and Spy Topics: We discuss the news including Hasbro’s SDCC exclusives and review Go Go Power Rangers: Forever Rangers Issue 1. Then Lisa J interviews Ryan Parrott (Comic Writer, [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 299: Wondercon 2019 (57:22, 41 MB) [MP3 Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS299.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J and Shamus Topics: Originally recorded March 29-31, 2019. Live from Wondercon 2019! We recap the events from the con and give you the Boom! Studios’ Power Rangers announcements from their panel. Then Lisa J interviews Ryan Parrott and [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 269: Interview with Jeff Pruitt (1:13:55, 51 MB) [Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS269.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J and Jer Topics: We have special guest Jeff Pruitt, Stunt Coordinator for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Seasons 1-2) and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. We talk about people’s initial reaction to fantasy violence, showing males and [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 267: Interview with Ryan Parrott (43:48, 31 MB) [Direct Download] [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS267.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, and Shamus Topics: We have special guest Ryan Parrott, writer of Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers from BOOM! Studios. If you have not yet read the comic, you can pick up Go Go Power Rangers: Volume [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 226: Interview with Gregory Mitchell, Former Sr. Director of Marketing for Bandai America (1:26:49, 60 MB) [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS226.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, Tristan, and Shamus Topics: We talk with Gregory Mitchell, former Senior Director of Marketing & Brand Management for Bandai America, all about the toy industry and the decision-making process from [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 191: Interview with Ciara Hanna (1:07:51, 47 MB) [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS191.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, and Spy Topics: We talk with Ciara Hanna (Gia from Power Rangers Megaforce) about her stint on reality television, auditioning for Megaforce, her castmates, and the Megaforce finale. We also are visited by Mikey and Jonathan from Rangerstop’s [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 183: Interview with Philip Andrew (6:55, 255 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: N/A Topics: We talk with Philip Andrew (Merrick from Power Rangers Wild Force) at Power Morphicon 2014 about his time on set, his current life, and more. To view this video, you need to have the H.264 codec installed. To do [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 180: Interview with Jeffrey Parazzo (1:06:35, 46 MB) [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS180.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J and Jer Topics: We talk with Jeffrey Parazzo about his time on Power Rangers, upcoming projects, and much more. What project is he working on with fans at Power Morphicon 2014? Listen and find out!

No Pink Spandex – Episode 179: Interview with Brad Hawkins (1:04:46, 45 MB) [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS179.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J and Jer Topics: We talk with Brad Hawkins about auditioning for Power Rangers and VR Troopers, upcoming convention appearances, and much more. Did he regret not being the Mighty Morphin White Ranger? Listen to find out! Links Brad Hawkins on [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 174: Interview with Brian Ward, Director of DVD/Blu-ray Production at Shout! Factory (1:12:19, 50 MB) [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS174.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J and Jer Topics: We talk with Brian Ward of Shout! Factory about producing the “Power Rangers Legacy: The First 20 Seasons” set, including all the difficulties and the triumphs. And yes, [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 173: Interview with Hilary Shepard (46:28, 32 MB) [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS173.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, and Spy Topics: We talk with Hilary Shepard about her time on Power Rangers and her recent book Shesus. What does Hilary have in common with Grace Jones? Were there any issues with Carol Hoyt? Listen and [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 172: Interview with Sean Cw Johnson (1:31:15, 63 MB) [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS172.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J and Jer Topics: We talk with Sean Cw Johnson about his childhood, his time on Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, his upcoming appearance on Power Rangers Megaforce, and much more!

No Pink Spandex – Episode 167: Interview with Walter Jones (17:32, 299 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: N/A Topics: We talk with Walter Jones about his childhood, his time on Power Rangers, his “homie” from the show, and much more! To view this video, you need to have the H.264 codec installed. To do so, please click here.

No Pink Spandex – Episode 153: The Stroke of Fate (37:42, 26 MB) [audio:http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/awwman.com/podcasts/NPS153.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, and Spy Topics: Lisa J talks with Jason David Frank about what’s coming up for him in 2013 including attempting a Guinness World Record, upcoming events and projects, and making a 20th anniversary documentary. We also discuss [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 152: Interview with Jason Faunt (1:17:05, 53 MB) [audio:http://awwman.com/podcasts/NPS152.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, Tristan, and Spy Topics: We talk with Jason Faunt about him playing pro baseball, auditioning for Power Rangers, cast members, teamups, Power Rangers and older fans, upcoming projects, and more! Links Official Twitter for Jason Faunt Official Facebook page for [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 151: Interview with Amy Jo Johnson (1:03:37, 44 MB) [audio:http://awwman.com/podcasts/NPS151.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, Tristan, and Spy Topics: We talk with Amy Jo Johnson about her childhood, working on Power Rangers, Felicity, and Flashpoint, her upcoming short film BENT, and much more! Also, No Pink Spandex is 7 years old today! [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 150: Interview with Rick Medina Part 2 (1:16:25, 53 MB) [audio:http://awwman.com/podcasts/NPS150.2.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J and Tristan Topics: We talk with Rick Medina (Cole from Power Rangers Wild Force, Deker from Power Rangers Samurai) about auditioning for the show, the Saban/Disney transition, previous occupations, his reaction to negative criticism, and more!

No Pink Spandex – Episode 150: Interview with Rick Medina Part 1 (8:33, 149 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: N/A Topics: This is a preview of our full audio interview with Rick Medina (Cole from Power Rangers Wild Force, Deker from Power Rangers Samurai). Look out for Part 2 Wednesday, August 29, 2012. To view this video, you need [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 149: Interview with Gabrielle Fitzpatrick (11:28, 198 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: N/A Topics: We talk with Gabrielle Fitzpatrick (Dulcea from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie) about her entertainment background, filming the movie, and more! To view this video, you need to have the H.264 codec installed. To do so, please click [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 144: Interview with Brian Ward, Director of DVD/Blu-ray Production at Shout! Factory (1:10:29, 49 MB) [audio:http://awwman.com/podcasts/NPS144.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, and Tristan Topics: We talk with Brian Ward of Shout! Factory about producing the “Power Rangers: From Mighty Morphin to Lost Galaxy” box set and the Power Rangers DVDs in [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 143: Interview with Dan Southworth (1:17:57, 54 MB) [audio:http://awwman.com/podcasts/NPS143.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Tristan, and Spy Topics: We talk with Dan Southworth about his childhood, his time on Power Rangers, and upcoming projects. How many stories does he share about Forever Red? Why was he chased in costume at a NASCAR [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 142: Interview with Erin Cahill (1:22:41, 57 MB) [audio:http://awwman.com/podcasts/NPS142.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, and Tristan Topics: We talk with Erin Cahill about her childhood, her time on Power Rangers, her volunteer work, and her upcoming projects. What was her first job? What did she do when she first met Vernon [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 141: Interview with Keith Robinson (49:01, 34 MB) [audio:http://awwman.com/podcasts/NPS141.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, Tristan, and Spy Topics: General Power Rangers Samurai Talk, Power Rangers Samurai Episode 24 “Christmas Together, Friends Forever”, Interview with Keith Robinson, Lightspeed Rescue, and more! Links Get Keith Robinson’s new single “Same Rules” on iTunes and watch the [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 134: Interview with Matt Austin (55:38, 38 MB) [audio:http://awwman.com/podcasts/NPS134.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: Chatting with Matt Austin about his time on the show and his cast members, his near-death experience, his upcoming project “One Day You Will Paint A Sunset”, and much more! Links Matt Austin is still raising funds [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 115: Interview with Jason Chan (1:16:41, 53 MB) [audio:http://awwman.com/podcasts/NPS115.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Jer, Tristan, and Spy Topics: We talk with Jason Chan about his time on the show and his cast members, his upcoming projects, Cyber Cam, Ninja Storm/Dino Thunder Teamup, Dino Thunder Auditions, Race in Auditions, and much more! [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 114: Interview with Jason Narvy (1:09:45, 48 MB) [audio:http://awwman.com/podcasts/NPS114.mp3] Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J, Tristan, and Spy Topics: We talk with Jason Narvy about his time on the show, his upcoming projects, A Wookie Christmas, Johnny Yong Bosch’s new baby (and pregnant men), Steve Cardenas’ “Two Boots” incident, Power Morphicon, and much [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 113: Interview with David Yost Part 1 (AVI Version) (15:34, 155 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: N/A Topics: Interview with David Yost Part 2 – We sat down with David Yost at Anime Festival Orlando 2010 and discussed behind the scenes of “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie”, his cast members, why he [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 113: Interview with David Yost Part 2 (Quicktime Version) (15:34, 202 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: N/A Topics: Interview with David Yost Part 2 – We sat down with David Yost at Anime Festival Orlando 2010 and discussed behind the scenes of “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie”, his cast members, why he [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 113: Interview with David Yost Part 1 (AVI Version) (14:29, 145 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: N/A Topics: Interview with David Yost Part 1 – We sat down with David Yost at Anime Festival Orlando 2010 and discussed what he’s up to now, his childhood, how he got into acting, the early days [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 113: Interview with David Yost Part 1 (Quicktime Version) (14:29, 190 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: N/A Topics: Interview with David Yost Part 1 – We sat down with David Yost at Anime Festival Orlando 2010 and discussed what he’s up to now, his childhood, how he got into acting, the early days [...]

No Pink Spandex – Episode 70.8: Anime Expo 2009 – Interview with Robert Axelrod (AVI Version) (7:57, 63 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: Anime Expo 2009 – Interview with Robert Axelrod To view this video, you need to have the Xvid codec installed. To do so, please click here.

No Pink Spandex – Episode 70.7: Anime Expo 2009 – Interview with Patricia Ja Lee (AVI Version) (6:44, 76 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: Anime Expo 2009 – Interview with Patricia Ja Lee To view this video, you need to have the Xvid codec installed. To do so, please click here.

No Pink Spandex – Episode 68: Interview with Cheryl Saban Part 1 (Quicktime Version) (9:12, 79 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: Interview with Cheryl Saban Part 1 To view this video, you need to have the H.264 codec installed. To do so, please click here. Brought to you by: After the Power

No Pink Spandex – Episode 58: Interview with Blake Foster (16:57, 23 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: Interview with Blake Foster

No Pink Spandex – Episode 45: Interview with Karan Ashley (43:39, 30.1 MB) Show Notes Hosted by: Lisa J Topics: Power Rangers going animated for good?; Interview with Karan Ashley