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Jedi Squadron Podcast: Episode 03 – Interviewing Leilani Shiu, The First Named Jawa Character!

This past weekend, Rizwan attended H-Town Card Show in Houston to meet Leilani Shiu. Leilani is best known for her role as Teeka the Jawa in the Obi Wan Kenobi TV show and being one of the credited Jawas in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. Leilani was gracious enough to sit down with Rizwan for an interview to discuss her role, and time in the Star Wars franchise.

For more information and news from Leilani Shiu, check out her Instagram Page and give her a follow today!

https://www.instagram.com/leilanishiu

Anime Declassified Podcast – Mission 62 – Live from Comicpalooza 2023: Toy Stories and the Universe of Play Panel

This past weekend was Comicpalooza 2023 in Houston, Texas. While attending the Saturday of the convention, Rizwan was invited by the organizers of Nerd Con and friends to join their panel entitled Toy Stories and the Universe of Play to discuss all the cool toy lines throughout the 80s and 90s. This was a very fun experience to relive tales of our youth while engaging the audience to also take part in our conversation.

Be sure to check out Nerd Con in Mont Belvieu, Texas this October 21st, 2023. For more information visit their official website: http://www.nerdconmb.com/

Toku Secrets Podcast: Episode 88 – SSSS.Gridman Review

Well after a little break to cover the recent Mighty Morphin Special and new episodes of King-Ohger, we’re back with the final part of our Gridman Review Series with a review on SSSS Gridman. This is an interesting take on Gridman for the modern take while being a spin-off of the 90s tv show while making some clever references to the American adaptation Syber-Squad. This is a great first addition to the new Gridman universe, and we’re excited to see where it goes from here!

CyPhaCon 2023 Cosplay Contest Videos

Video from the CyPhaCon 2022 Cosplay Contest.

Anime Declassified Podcast – Mission 60 – Convention Spotlight: CyPhaCon 2023

Anime Declassified to proud to introduce a new series on our podcast known simply as Convention Spotlight. Join Miguel and Rizwan today as they sit down with Mr. Garrett Manuel of CyPhaCon Convention in Lake Charles, Louisiana and discuss their upcoming 2023 show next weekend! We delve into the spirit of the con and mission the staff try to deliver to South West Louisiana and breakdown all the exciting guests and events attendees can meet. For more information on CyPhaCon, including ticket pricing, visit cyphacon.org today and pre-register today!!

Toku Secrets Podcast: Episode 76 – Juken Sentai Gekiranger Episodes 12 – 21 Review

The gang is back with the second installment of the Juken Sentai Gekiranger Review Series. The Gekiranger mythos is growing and getting interesting, and our team is getting further annoyed with Jan. Luckily the rest of Gekiranger’s team is pretty good. So join us as we break it down, and tear down Jan a bit more.

S.H. Figuarts Kid Goku Dragon Ball Review

Frankie takes a look at the Kid Goku Dragon Ball S.H. Figuarts, and gives his thoughts on his favorite character of all time!

A Charity to Honor Jason David Frank

Our friends at The Power Trip Podcast has put together a Charity to Honor Jason David Frank on the non-profit To Write Love on Her Arms organization. If you’re able to donate, we highly encourage it, and if not please share the link below. Lets honor Jason David Frank’s message to always help those in need.

Charity Link: https://give.twloha.com/fundraiser/4297741

Check out The Power Trip Podcast: https://kaijuramenmedia.com/the-power-trip

Toku Secrets Podcast: Episode 66– Neon: Cyber Uprising – An Indie Tokusatsu Comic

Rizwan, Nathan, and Anthony get a sneak peek of an upcoming Indie Tokusatsu Comic entitled Neon: Cyber Uprising. Join the crew as we discuss the preview, our hopes for the full release, and thoughts on the idea and more. This is literally a Tokusatsu meets Batman meets Miami Vice meets Cyberpunk, and we’re here for it!

Toku Secrets Podcast: Episode 65– Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Episode 44 – 49 Review

It is time, the End Game of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger is upon us. Join us as we break down the last 6 episodes of Shinkenger, and discuss all the major reveals and plot twists. Theres quite a bit going on here. So strap in, and listen to our final podcast of Shinkenger as we take our last steps into Samurai before we fly like Jets.