Righteous Kicks
Fantasy & Science Fiction Podc
Righteous Kicks is a podcast hosted by Iori Kusano and Brandon O’Brien, two science fiction writers determined to geek out about Kamen Rider, a Japanese science fiction television mega franchise. In each episode, Iori and Brandon ramble at length about the good, the bad, and the absolutely silly parts of a show about men in spandex bodysuits who kick evildoers to death in abandoned quarries until they explode. Now, shall we begin the experiment?
Location:
United States
Description:
Righteous Kicks is a podcast hosted by Iori Kusano and Brandon O’Brien, two science fiction writers determined to geek out about Kamen Rider, a Japanese science fiction television mega franchise. In each episode, Iori and Brandon ramble at length about the good, the bad, and the absolutely silly parts of a show about men in spandex bodysuits who kick evildoers to death in abandoned quarries until they explode. Now, shall we begin the experiment?
Twitter:
@skiffyandfanty
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.skiffyandfanty.com/
Episodes
733. Kamen Rider Black Sun (2022-) — Righteous Kicks #9
4/5/2023
Government experimentation, political death-cults, and 80s fashion, oh my! Brandon O’Brien and Iori Kusano are joined by cult expert Sarah Hightower to discuss Kamen Rider Black Sun, and its touchstones to both the history of Japanese politics and modern-day marginalizations! Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: If you have a […]
Duration:01:16:43
437. The State of Kamen Rider 2021 — Righteous Kicks #8
9/3/2021
Streaming services, really awesome toys, and new shows, oh my! Brandon O’Brien and Iori Kusano strap in for a wide-reaching conversation about the state of Kamen Rider in 2021! Together, they talk about new announcements from Toei, the struggles of being an international fan, fansubs and conflict, and so much more! Thanks for listening. We […]
Duration:00:44:39
426. Kamen Rider Fourze (Ep. 17-32) — Righteous Kicks #6
5/25/2021
Highschool shenanigans, friends inside satellites, and secret identities, oh my! Righteous Kicks is back! Brandon O’Brien and Iori Kusano put on their spandex bodysuits and head to even more abandoned quarries to kick evildoers until they explode in their continuation of Kamen Rider Fourze (Ep. 17-32)! Together, they talk about the show’s progression, the wild […]
Duration:00:55:53
Righteous Kicks #5: Kamen Rider Fourze, Episodes 1-16
9/30/2019
Welcome to Righteous Kicks — the podcast where two science fiction writers geek out about men in spandex bodysuits who kick evildoers to death in abandoned quarries until they explode! This month, because you all voted for it, Iori and Brandon begin Kamen Rider Fourze! Deep space and high school drama collide! We note that […]
Duration:01:17:37
Righteous Kicks #4: Kamen Rider Drive, Episodes 33-48
6/21/2019
Welcome to Righteous Kicks — the podcast where two science fiction writers geek out about men in spandex bodysuits who kick evildoers to death in abandoned quarries until they explode! This month, Iori and Brandon wrap up the final episodes of Kamen Rider Drive! Heroes and villains resurrect from the grave, old cases are finally […]
Duration:01:03:16
Righteous Kicks #3 – Kamen Rider Drive, Episodes 17-32
4/26/2019
Welcome to Righteous Kicks — the podcast where two science fiction writers geek out about men in spandex bodysuits who kick evildoers to death in abandoned quarries until they explode! This month, Iori and Brandon discuss the latest developments of the middle batch of Kamen Rider Drive. Heroes and villains change allegiances, Shinnosuke learns something curious […]
Duration:01:15:42
Righteous Kicks #2 – Kamen Rider Drive, Episodes 1-16
3/30/2019
Welcome to Righteous Kicks — the podcast where two science fiction writers geek out about men in spandex bodysuits who kick evildoers to death in abandoned quarries until they explode! This month, Iori and Brandon talk about the first sixteen episodes of Kamen Rider Drive, the only hero in the franchise with the word ‘Rider’ […]
Duration:01:23:27
Righteous Kicks #1 – Introductions
2/22/2019
Welcome to the first episode of Righteous Kicks — the podcast where two science fiction writers geek out about men in spandex bodysuits who kick evildoers to death in abandoned quarries until they explode. Here, we plan to ramble at length about the good, the bad, and the absolutely silly parts of the Japanese science […]
Duration:00:43:31