Podcasts by Mega Ran in... Random Encounters
In Final Fantasy, a "Random Encounter" is a surprise pop-up battle. On this podcast, Teacher/Rapper/Hero Mega Ran tells stories from the road, the classroom, and from life, with friends and alone... And hopefully you and he learns a lesson from them. It's Random Encounters.
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Episode 40: AJJ The Band from 2021-09-03T16:00
AJJ is an American folk punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, originally formed in 2004 as Andrew Jackson Jihad. Their lyrics handle themes of shyne...
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Episode Fourty: AJJ The Band from 2021-09-03T16:00
AJJ is an American folk punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, originally formed in 2004 as Andrew Jackson Jihad. Their lyrics handle themes of shyne...
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Episode Thirty-Nine: Mike Wright of The Fantasy Footballers from 2021-08-20T07:00
Sometimes you find out you're best friends with folks who you just never met yet. I got to talk sports, music, video games and so much more with a guy that I had more in common with than I ever ...
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Episode Thirty Eight: Felicia Temple from 2021-08-13T19:00
“I’ve always lived a double life,” said Felicia Temple, BSN, RN, CAPA, an international recording artist who, after cutting her world tour short, went to work as a nurse in a COVID-19 ICU, while...
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Castle Grayskull Radio Episode 6: The Music (w/Bear McCreary) from 2021-07-30T20:00
Conan + Heavy Metal + Metallica. with these inspirations it's not hard to tell that the new MOTU series music slaps.
Bear McCreary has composed soundtracks...
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Castle Grayskull Radio Episode 5: I HAVE THE POWER from 2021-07-24T19:00
***SPOILER ALERT**** watch the show before you get here.
That cliffhanger tho. But let's talk about it.. are you Team Adam or Team Teela? Time to choose a side. We are a...
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Castle Grayskull Radio Episode 4: Oracle from 2021-07-24T18:00
Orko finally gets his moment! Mega Ran and Marcos get into it. Now, no one is safe from our commentary and thoughts on episode 4. We talk about the new destination for our heroes, are we also ta...
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Castle Grayskull Radio Episode 3: To Be The Man-At-Arms from 2021-07-23T18:00
Ran and Marcos break down arguably the best episode of the series, with talks about if Man At Arms is the GOAT (spoiler, he is), Evil Lyn just being Lyn, if Orko's days are numbered, and the jou...
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Castle Grayskull Radio Episode 2: The Holy Sprocket from 2021-07-23T17:00
Mega Ran and Marcos return to chat about the 2nd episode of Masters of the Universe: Revelation. We talk cults, representation in MOTU, what is in store for our favorite character and so mu...
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Castle Grayskull Radio: Episode 1 from 2021-07-23T08:21:24
Random Encounters presents CASTLE GRAYSKULL RADIO: a limited-run Masters of the Universe Series Podcast, digging into the new Netflix Series!
In the center of the u...
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Episode Thirty-Seven: Jim Louvau from 2021-07-22T07:00
If you don't know Jim, you surely know his work. Jim's list of clients that he's shot photos or videos for is a literal who's who of rock, from the late Chester Bennington, or Arizona's ...
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Episode Thirty-Six: Rustage from 2021-07-16T07:00
Meet Daniel Rustage. He might be the most successful indie rapper that you've never heard of. As the latest anime themed nerdcore rapper to cross one million subscribers on YouTube, Rustage writ...
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Episode Thirty-Five: Neil Jones (Aerial Knight) from 2021-06-03T16:00
Detroit born Neil Jones created "Aerial Knight's Never Yield" because he hadn't seen it before; a 3D side-scrolling endless runner, or “narrative runner,” as Jones passionately calls it, where t...
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Episode Thirty-Four: 2oolman of The Halluci Nation from 2021-05-10T13:00
You are not alone.
2oolman is a Hip-Hop Artist/Producer from Six Nations Reservation, Ontario Canada, and member of The Halluci Nation, f/k/a A Tribe Called Red. Despite us being ra...
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Episode Thirty-Three: Touré Masters from 2021-04-07T18:17:37
Touré Masters in an artist who wants to use his art to help others be more comfortable with self-expression and does so through heartfelt songs and lyrics. The Phoenix, AZ born and bred rap...
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Episode Thirty-Two: Chris Bey from 2021-03-08T17:00
Chris Bey moved from the east coast out west to pursue a career goal that many said he could never achieve. he's now IMPACT Wrestling's newest star, wowing fans every week on the live TV show. F...
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Episode Thirty-One: Thoughts On Writing a Book from 2021-02-04T07:00
BACK TO THE SOLO CHATS!
Mega Ran talks candidly about the process of conceptualizing, writing and then releasing his memoir "Dream Master."
What's it like, ...
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Episode Thirty: Daniel Hill (Danji's Designs) from 2021-01-26T20:16:04
Finally at 30! Been a while, eh… Where have I been?? Well, I’ve been writing a book. That’s right, your boy is a published AUTHOR!
You can get a copy of “Dream Master” right now!
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Episode Twenty-Nine: Monteasy from 2020-11-30T04:10:22
I first met Monteasy in 2016 at WrestleCon, and since then I have followed his career evolution, from Theme Song King to Titan, to media personality. Monteasy sits down with me to talk about the...
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Episode Twenty Eight: 20XX to 30XX with Chris King (Batterystaple Games) from 2020-09-24T06:45:44
Chris King and crew started Batterystaple in 2013 as a two man outfit to work on 20XX, the critically acclaimed action-adventure roguelite that looks and feels very familiar if ...
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Episode Twenty Seven: The Answer Is (with Josh Hill) from 2020-09-16T07:07:01
Josh Hill, a network engineer in North Little Rock, became famous after taking home $163,721 over a seven-game winning streak in May of 2020 on Jeopardy. He's also a nerd to the...
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Episode Twenty Six: 43 (RIP Chadwick Boseman) from 2020-09-03T00:24:58
Mega Ran reflects on the sudden passing of actor Chadwick Boseman and how both his legacy and work ethic continue to inspire.
Artwork by Nikkolas Smith: https://www.inst...
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Episode Twenty-Five: Austin Creed aka Xavier Woods from 2020-07-25T05:49:45
Austin is currently at home recovering from an injury, but this has given him lots of time to perfect other skills. As a do-it-all kinda guy, and member of a legendary WWE tag team that wasn’t e...
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Episode Twenty Four - Cesaro from 2020-07-13T04:06
Be a little bit better than yesterday. The “Swiss Superman” Cesaro of the WWE lives by that motto, and along the way finds time to be one of the most physically gifted athletes in the b...
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Episode Twenty Three - Kenny Omega part 2 from 2020-07-04T23:15:43
In part 2 of our chat, 1/2 of the AEW Tag Team Champions Kenny Omega talks about what growing up in Winnipeg did to inspire his career, how his unorthodox training (or lack ther...
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Episode Twenty Two: Kenny Omega, Part 1 from 2020-06-28T19:42:27
Current AEW Tag Team Champion Kenny Omega has done it all, yet finds new ways to stay motivated. Find out how he's been living since the quarantine, what he feels about empty-arena shows, pleasi...
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Episode Twenty One: K-Murdock Part 2 from 2020-06-23T05:50:05
In part two of our chat, K-Murdock and Mega Ran pinpoint the songs that made the album the most special to them, including “Dream Master” and “2K10.” We also talk about the song we would add to ...
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Episode Twenty: At the R-Kade (K-Murdock Part 1) from 2020-06-18T22:03:30
Mega Ran and K-Murdock released their landmark album "Forever Famicom" ten years ago this month. To celebrate, the two reminisce about the process of the album's creation and the journeys that t...
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Episode Nineteen: Lio Rush from 2020-05-18T22:04:10
Lio Rush has seen the highest highs of Wrestlemania and the lowest of lows in a state of depression, and through it all he maintains a positive outlook. As one of hundreds of WWE personnel relea...
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Episode Eighteen: Tyler Breeze from 2020-05-11T06:24:13
WWE Superstar Tyler Breeze holds the distinction of being the only superstar to wrestle the legendary Jyushin Thunder Liger in a WWE ring….and managed to kick him in the nuts du...
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Episode Seventeen: Rocky Romero from 2020-05-04T07:32:46
As a multiple time champion, and current manager to New Japan tag team Roppongi 3K, Rocky Romero has wrestled all over the world, and we talk about his journey, wrestling post-COVID-19 and what’...
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Episode Sixteen: Erin Ashley Simon from 2020-04-27T05:10:57
Just Create. Those words from eSports rep/freelancer/journalist Erin Ashley Simon pushed her to astounding heights while recognizing her worth and claiming her greatness. From collegiate athlete...
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Episode Fifteen: Mickey Factz from 2020-04-20T19:25:57
If Mickey Factz hadn’t been bitten by the radioactive rap bug, during a stint at NYU Law, he would probably be a lawyer or accountant. As it stands though, Mickey is one of the world’s best free...
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Episode Fourteen: GrandPOOBear from 2020-04-13T18:49:56
How does life change for a professional gaming speed runner in the midst of a worldwide pandemic? More than you’d think.
Redbull-sponsored speed runner GrandPooBear is a former snowboarde...
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Episode Thirteen: Cheeseburger from 2020-04-07T18:05:17
How does a 135-pound man make it in one of the most physically demanding sports ever? Hard work, that’s how. Cheeseburger talks about his start, what it takes to get into the business, and of co...
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Episode Twelve: Fear vs. Faith With DJ Q*Bert from 2020-03-30T06:23:22
DMC world champion DJ Q*Bert explains how he’d probably be doing bad things if he had not found the turntables. He's lost far more battles than he’s won, and learned a lesson fr...
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Episode Eleven: Myq Kaplan, Part 2 from 2020-03-23T07:00
Ran and Myq talk about the beginnings, college, and what brought them down this path of entertainment. Also, A caller tells us about Nashville coming together in the midst of crisis.
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Episode Ten: Myq Kaplan, Part 1 from 2020-03-17T18:39:08
While on the JoCo Cruise, Mega Ran sat down with comedian Myq Kaplan to talk about the highs, the lows and some general tips for living in these times. Music by DJ DN3. Get bonus footage from th...
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Episode Nine: 24/8. from 2020-01-31T21:39:22
Mega Ran shares thoughts on the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant.
Thanks to Chris H. for the kind words.
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Episode Eight: Never Read The Comments. from 2020-01-16T03:39:20
Mega Ran shares a story of accepting criticism and self-doubt....It happens to the best of us.
Thank you for listening. Beats by The Alumni.
Special Shout out to Patreo...
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Episode Seven: Kanye West Won't Do Kickstarter from 2019-10-24T01:58:13
Mega Ran gives the story on how his first Kickstarter success and what he’s learned since then.
Follow these tips for GUARANTEED crowdfunding success!*
Music by DJ DN3, Yon...
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Episode Six: QUITTING IS GOOD from 2019-10-10T19:14:44
Mega Ran recently announced he was stepping down from the Mat Mania Podcast (hear that on Episode 152). In quitting, he reflects on how quitting is good, and talks about the lessons learned from...
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Episode Five: Checking The Boxes from 2019-09-05T08:44:51
Ran tells the story of a trip to Washington DC reshaping his young mind, and how a girl broke his heart in 6th grade.
Background music by Crunk Witch.
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Episode Four: Dealing With Death from 2019-08-15T19:53:28
Mega Ran tells the story of losing loved ones, through stories about Michael Jackson, Nipsey Hussle, Trap House and Dave New York. Rest in Peace.
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Episode Three: Don't Try This At Home from 2019-08-03T01:48:24
Mega Ran tells the story of how 1988 was a crucial year of his upbringing, from drugs to Pro-Wrestling to Nintendo. Thanks for listening!
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Episode Two: Ran's First Comic Con from 2019-07-19T17:02:56
Mega Ran tells the story of moving from Philly to Arizona and attending his first San Diego Comic Con.
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Episode One: Losses vs Lessons from 2019-07-12T01:19:58
Mega Ran talks about some of the worst show experiences ever.
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