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Henshin Dad

By 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!
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#038 - Ultraman Ginga, Ep. #1-2

Henshin DadJul 31, 2019

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#101 - Ranking the Ultra Series

#101 - Ranking the Ultra Series

In this episode, I use a Tiermaker to rank all of the Ultra series!
May 22, 202234:29
#100 - What’s Next?

#100 - What’s Next?

In this momentous 100th episode, I talk about the future of the podcast and what I plan to cover!
Aug 06, 202109:38
#099 - Ultraman Z (New Generation June)

#099 - Ultraman Z (New Generation June)

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!
Jun 30, 202115:02
#098 - Ultraman Taiga (New Generation June)

#098 - Ultraman Taiga (New Generation June)

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!
Jun 30, 202108:54
#097 - Ultraman R/B (New Generation June)

#097 - Ultraman R/B (New Generation June)

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!
Jun 30, 202108:36
#096 - Ultraman Geed (New Generation June)

#096 - Ultraman Geed (New Generation June)

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!
Jun 30, 202109:01
#095 - Ultraman Orb (New Generation June)

#095 - Ultraman Orb (New Generation June)

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!
Jun 29, 202111:04
#094 - Ultraman X (New Generation June)

#094 - Ultraman X (New Generation June)

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!
Jun 29, 202110:21
#093 - Sevenger Fight!

#093 - Sevenger Fight!

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!

Jun 04, 202111:44
#092 - Ultraman Ginga S (New Generation June)

#092 - Ultraman Ginga S (New Generation June)

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!

Jun 04, 202114:54
#091 - Ultraman Ginga (New Generation June)

#091 - Ultraman Ginga (New Generation June)

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.

Jun 02, 202116:39
#090 - New Generation June

#090 - New Generation June

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!
Jun 01, 202105:20
#089 - “Ultraman Geed” w/ the Backlog Breakdown
Apr 09, 202102:22:41
HD Bonus #1 - “Top 100 Video Games”

HD Bonus #1 - “Top 100 Video Games”

In this first Henshin Dad Bonus episode, I talk about my top 100 favorite video games of all time for nearly three hours! Wow!
Apr 06, 202102:54:10
#088 - Two Year Anniversary!

#088 - Two Year Anniversary!

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!
Mar 04, 202108:50
#087 - Where Have I Been?

#087 - Where Have I Been?

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!
Jan 05, 202107:02
SPECIAL: "Ready Player Two" Hot Take and Quick Review

SPECIAL: "Ready Player Two" Hot Take and Quick Review

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.

Nov 25, 202025:30
Ridertober 2020: Journey Through The Decade

Ridertober 2020: Journey Through The Decade

Join me in my brief reflection upon the opening theme to Kamen Rider Decade, “Journey Through the Decade.”
Oct 08, 202004:37
Ridertober 2020: Kamen Rider Decade #6

Ridertober 2020: Kamen Rider Decade #6

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!
Oct 07, 202008:30
Ridertober 2020: Kamen Rider Decade #5

Ridertober 2020: Kamen Rider Decade #5

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!
Oct 07, 202007:53
Ridertober: Kamen Rider Decade #4

Ridertober: Kamen Rider Decade #4

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?!
Oct 06, 202009:16
Ridertober: Kamen Rider Decade #3

Ridertober: Kamen Rider Decade #3

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!
Oct 06, 202008:12
Ridertober: Kamen Rider Decade #2

Ridertober: Kamen Rider Decade #2

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.
Oct 05, 202007:60
Ridertober: Kamen Rider Decade #1

Ridertober: Kamen Rider Decade #1

Join me as I talk about the first episode of Kamen Rider Decade!
Oct 05, 202006:34
#086 - Introducing Ridertober: Kamen Rider Decade

#086 - Introducing Ridertober: Kamen Rider Decade

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?
Oct 01, 202003:25
#085 - The Rise of Ultraman, Issue #1

#085 - The Rise of Ultraman, Issue #1

Come listen to my (woefully ignorant) thoughts on the first Rise of Ultraman issue!
Sep 25, 202006:56
#084 - Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact

#084 - Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact

Listen to hear about my first impressions of “Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact!”
Sep 23, 202006:26
#083 - Kamen Rider Zangetsu: Gaim Gaiden

#083 - Kamen Rider Zangetsu: Gaim Gaiden

Join me as I talk about one of the most interesting specials to come out of Kamen Rider Gaim!
Sep 18, 202008:56
#082 - Toku Memories: Kamen Rider Gaim

#082 - Toku Memories: Kamen Rider Gaim

Kamen Rider Gaim is a divisive show. In this episode, I discuss my complicated thoughts and feelings towards the season.

Sep 16, 202013:07
#081 - 9/13: Kaixa Day

#081 - 9/13: Kaixa Day

9-1-3. Standing By... Complete. Time to celebrate Kaixa Day!
Sep 14, 202005:26
#080 - Piracy, Tokusatsu, and KissAnime

#080 - Piracy, Tokusatsu, and KissAnime

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.
Sep 09, 202015:54
#079 - The Play Well Network

#079 - The Play Well Network

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.
Sep 08, 202009:01
#078 - Leaks and Scans

#078 - Leaks and Scans

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!
Aug 05, 202008:07
#077 - Ultraman Day (7/10/2020)

#077 - Ultraman Day (7/10/2020)

I celebrate Ultraman Day by rambling a bit about how Ultraman has changed my thinking over the past year.
Jul 10, 202008:05
#076 - Ultraman Z, Ep. 1

#076 - Ultraman Z, Ep. 1

In this episode, I ramble a bit about my thoughts on the first episode of Ultraman Z!
Jun 25, 202010:49
#075 - Kamen Rider Saber (Speculation)

#075 - Kamen Rider Saber (Speculation)

In this episode, I speculate a bit on what I would like to see in the upcoming “Kamen Rider Saber” season!
Jun 19, 202006:20
#074 - Throwback: MMPR Issues #3-5 (BOOM! Studios)

#074 - Throwback: MMPR Issues #3-5 (BOOM! Studios)

In this episode: more old reviews I did for MMPR Issues #3-5!
May 29, 202022:37
#073 - Throwback: MMPR Issue #0-2 (BOOM! Studios)

#073 - Throwback: MMPR Issue #0-2 (BOOM! Studios)

In this throwback episode, I share my old reviews for issues #0-2 of the MMPR comic book!
May 27, 202025:36
#072 - Throwback: Legendary Morpher VS Mobirate

#072 - Throwback: Legendary Morpher VS Mobirate

In this episode, I share old YouTube demonstrations I did for the Super Mega Force Legendary Morpher and the Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger Mobirate!
May 21, 202015:50
#071 - Throwback: Kamen Rider IXA DX Belt Demo

#071 - Throwback: Kamen Rider IXA DX Belt Demo

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!
May 19, 202008:48
#070 - Feedback, Part 2

#070 - Feedback, Part 2

This episode is the second part of my week of feedback questions!
May 15, 202021:45
#069 - Feedback, Part 1

#069 - Feedback, Part 1

In this episode, I address two questions submitted to me for this first part of this week’s feedback episodes!
May 12, 202011:47
#068 - Kuuga in the US?!

#068 - Kuuga in the US?!

In this episode, I talk about the amazing news that we finally have Kamen Rider Kuuga in the US!
May 02, 202005:42
#067 - Five Toku to Watch During Quarantine

#067 - Five Toku to Watch During Quarantine

In this episode, I suggest five different tokusatsu shows that you can watch during your quarantine!
Mar 25, 202007:45
#066 - Kamen Rider (1971) US Release!

#066 - Kamen Rider (1971) US Release!

In this episode, I go over the recent news about the original Kamen Rider season being released for streaming in the United States!
Mar 24, 202007:02
#065 - March 2020 Update

#065 - March 2020 Update

In this episode, I talk about all the craziness happening in the world now and give a short update.
Mar 22, 202005:01
#064 - One Year Anniversary!

#064 - One Year Anniversary!

On today’s episode, I celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast!
Mar 05, 202008:45
#063 - Toy Talk: Ride Watches

#063 - Toy Talk: Ride Watches

Join me as I gush about Ride Watches and why I think they were a solid toy line for Kamen Rider Zi-O!
Feb 06, 202008:49
#062 - Digimon Adventure, Ep. 1-5

#062 - Digimon Adventure, Ep. 1-5

Join me as I talk about the first five episodes of Digimon Adventure! Is it still good? Find out my thoughts by listening!
Jan 23, 202015:17
#061.5 - Kamen Rider Releases in the US...?

#061.5 - Kamen Rider Releases in the US...?

Join me as I discuss the rumors circulating around about potential releases of Kamen Rider in the US.
Jan 23, 202003:13