Jacob Brode
@database-ranger.bsky.social
Father of two, full-time physics teacher, and part-time YouTuber who likes to pontificate on Power Rangers and politics. (he/him)
https://www.youtube.com/DatabaseRanger
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November 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
With Election Day only two days away, now seems like a perfect time to share this video we produced a few months ago about practicing civic engagement. Hope you all find it helpful!
Don't miss out on the premiere of the next installment of Let's Be Superheroes tonight at 9:00pm ET, with Jake acting as your guide through the world of civic engagement!
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Civic Engagement - Let's Be Superheroes!
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November 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
With Election Day only two days away, now seems like a perfect time to share this video we produced a few months ago about practicing civic engagement. Hope you all find it helpful!
Join us in an hour for our #Halloween Horror Special!
#HappyHalloween, heroes!
Don't miss out on the premiere of the next Let's Be Superheroes tonight at 9:30pm ET, where Jake, @demisemme.bsky.social, and @orangerngrvideos.bsky.social will guide you through Healthcare Horror Stories!
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
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Don't miss out on the premiere of the next Let's Be Superheroes tonight at 9:30pm ET, where Jake, @demisemme.bsky.social, and @orangerngrvideos.bsky.social will guide you through Healthcare Horror Stories!
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
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Healthcare Horror Stories - Let's Be Superheroes!
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November 1, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Join us in an hour for our #Halloween Horror Special!
Hey, I was in a thing!
If you've missed hearing me talking about anything and everything for hours on end, check out my recent appearance on Modular Components!
If you've missed hearing me talking about anything and everything for hours on end, check out my recent appearance on Modular Components!
New Modular Components! @database-ranger.bsky.social returns to discuss the end of Power Reviews, his new channel & getting involved with local activism with me and none of the other hosts 🤷🤷🤷 youtu.be/6VY7SLgqNUo?...
Revenge of @DatabaseRanger | Modular Components
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October 28, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Hey, I was in a thing!
If you've missed hearing me talking about anything and everything for hours on end, check out my recent appearance on Modular Components!
If you've missed hearing me talking about anything and everything for hours on end, check out my recent appearance on Modular Components!
The witch burned...
Up...
On reentry.
Up...
On reentry.
October 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The witch burned...
Up...
On reentry.
Up...
On reentry.
I can't help but notice that the most common dismissal of the #NoKings march is, "Is we really had a king, you wouldn't be able to protest."
Which is not only deeply ahistorical and completely misses the point, but also feeds into the myth of authoritarian dictators being all powerful.
Which is not only deeply ahistorical and completely misses the point, but also feeds into the myth of authoritarian dictators being all powerful.
October 20, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I can't help but notice that the most common dismissal of the #NoKings march is, "Is we really had a king, you wouldn't be able to protest."
Which is not only deeply ahistorical and completely misses the point, but also feeds into the myth of authoritarian dictators being all powerful.
Which is not only deeply ahistorical and completely misses the point, but also feeds into the myth of authoritarian dictators being all powerful.
Less than half an hour before we go live!
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Livesteam tonight at 8pm ET!
Ask questions below to be answered in the stream, or else just jump in and join our chat live!
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October 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Less than half an hour before we go live!
Share and we'll see you there!
Share and we'll see you there!
Livesteam tonight at 8pm ET!
Ask questions below to be answered in the stream, or else just jump in and join our chat live!
Share and we'll see you there!
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Ask questions below to be answered in the stream, or else just jump in and join our chat live!
Share and we'll see you there!
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October 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Livesteam tonight at 8pm ET!
Ask questions below to be answered in the stream, or else just jump in and join our chat live!
Share and we'll see you there!
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Ask questions below to be answered in the stream, or else just jump in and join our chat live!
Share and we'll see you there!
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1 and 13 Years - Jake Says Hi!
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October 14, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Live now!
Don't miss out on the premiere of the next installment of Let's Be Superheroes tonight at 9:00pm ET, where Jake will introduce you to the National Union of the Homeless!!
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
youtube.com/watch?v=2ENw...
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
youtube.com/watch?v=2ENw...
The National Union of the Homeless - Let's Be Superheroes!
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October 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Live now!
Just over an hour to go until the big premiere! We hope to see you there!
Don't miss out on the premiere of the next installment of Let's Be Superheroes tonight at 9:00pm ET, where Jake will introduce you to the National Union of the Homeless!!
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
youtube.com/watch?v=2ENw...
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
youtube.com/watch?v=2ENw...
The National Union of the Homeless - Let's Be Superheroes!
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October 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Just over an hour to go until the big premiere! We hope to see you there!
Reposted by Jacob Brode
At long last, the next installment of Let's Be Superheroes is on the way! Tune in Sunday at 9pm ET for Jake's exploration into the National Union of the Homeless!
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
youtube.com/watch?v=2ENw...
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
youtube.com/watch?v=2ENw...
The National Union of the Homeless - Let's Be Superheroes!
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October 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
At long last, the next installment of Let's Be Superheroes is on the way! Tune in Sunday at 9pm ET for Jake's exploration into the National Union of the Homeless!
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
youtube.com/watch?v=2ENw...
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
youtube.com/watch?v=2ENw...
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Quick update. Because of the personal stories shared in this video, I'm taking some extra time to show the interviewees the full edit and get their final approval. To make sure they all get to see it and provide feedback, I'm pushing the release back one more week.
Our next installment on the National Union of the Homeless is going to be a BIG one.
Unfortunately, that means that it's still going to take a bit of extra time to complete.
Tune in this coming weekend, heroes!
Unfortunately, that means that it's still going to take a bit of extra time to complete.
Tune in this coming weekend, heroes!
October 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Quick update. Because of the personal stories shared in this video, I'm taking some extra time to show the interviewees the full edit and get their final approval. To make sure they all get to see it and provide feedback, I'm pushing the release back one more week.
RJ: Papa, it's your day off. You relax. I'll do everything.
*10 minutes later*
RJ: Papa, I changed my mind. It's my day off. I'll relax. You do everything.
*10 minutes later*
RJ: Papa, I changed my mind. It's my day off. I'll relax. You do everything.
September 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
RJ: Papa, it's your day off. You relax. I'll do everything.
*10 minutes later*
RJ: Papa, I changed my mind. It's my day off. I'll relax. You do everything.
*10 minutes later*
RJ: Papa, I changed my mind. It's my day off. I'll relax. You do everything.
Finally watched @linkara.bsky.social's 800th episode earlier, and I just had to watch that final scene with @mayonnaisejane.bsky.social, because we've ABSOLUTELY had that conversation SO many times over the years.
The curse of the YouTube spouse is forever dealing with our spiraling nonsense.
The curse of the YouTube spouse is forever dealing with our spiraling nonsense.
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September 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Finally watched @linkara.bsky.social's 800th episode earlier, and I just had to watch that final scene with @mayonnaisejane.bsky.social, because we've ABSOLUTELY had that conversation SO many times over the years.
The curse of the YouTube spouse is forever dealing with our spiraling nonsense.
The curse of the YouTube spouse is forever dealing with our spiraling nonsense.
Less than two hours to go until our next premiere!
Share and we'll see you there!
Share and we'll see you there!
Don't miss out on the premiere of the next installment of Let's Be Superheroes tonight at 9:30pm ET, where Jake will run you through our first ever Super Shout Out!
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
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Spread the word and we'll see you there!
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Super Shout Out #1 - Let's Be Superheroes!
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August 31, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Less than two hours to go until our next premiere!
Share and we'll see you there!
Share and we'll see you there!
Power Rangers Day 2025 - Jake Says Hi!
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August 29, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I was reflecting upon how rarely I ever post on social media anymore, and it just occurred to me:
In our current algorithmically polarized internet landscape, do people still use social media to... well... socialize?
I'm bad at remembering to socialize in real life, so I personally have no idea.
In our current algorithmically polarized internet landscape, do people still use social media to... well... socialize?
I'm bad at remembering to socialize in real life, so I personally have no idea.
August 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I was reflecting upon how rarely I ever post on social media anymore, and it just occurred to me:
In our current algorithmically polarized internet landscape, do people still use social media to... well... socialize?
I'm bad at remembering to socialize in real life, so I personally have no idea.
In our current algorithmically polarized internet landscape, do people still use social media to... well... socialize?
I'm bad at remembering to socialize in real life, so I personally have no idea.
The end of the month means another installment of Let's Be Superheroes! Don't miss out!
Don't miss out on the premiere of the next installment of Let's Be Superheroes tonight at 9:30pm ET, where @henrykathman.com will lead our new adventure through coalition mapping!
Spread the word and we'll see you there!
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Spread the word and we'll see you there!
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July 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The end of the month means another installment of Let's Be Superheroes! Don't miss out!
So this is 40...
July 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
So this is 40...
This #IndependenceDay, remember that we didn't spend the first #FourthOfJuly celebrating our freedom, but declaring it.
The Declaration of Independence is a commitment to ideals and rejection of tyranny.
As we face those challenges again, let's renew those commitments alongside family and friends.
The Declaration of Independence is a commitment to ideals and rejection of tyranny.
As we face those challenges again, let's renew those commitments alongside family and friends.
a man in a suit and tie is holding his finger to his mouth and saying today we celebrate our independence day .
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July 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
This #IndependenceDay, remember that we didn't spend the first #FourthOfJuly celebrating our freedom, but declaring it.
The Declaration of Independence is a commitment to ideals and rejection of tyranny.
As we face those challenges again, let's renew those commitments alongside family and friends.
The Declaration of Independence is a commitment to ideals and rejection of tyranny.
As we face those challenges again, let's renew those commitments alongside family and friends.
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I know your R reps are garbage and it feels pointless to call them.
But please call them today and tell them not to vote for Trump's murderous budget.
The call costs nothing. The fact that it MIGHT save lives is all that matters.
Find your US rep here: reps.fyi
But please call them today and tell them not to vote for Trump's murderous budget.
The call costs nothing. The fact that it MIGHT save lives is all that matters.
Find your US rep here: reps.fyi
House Minority Leader Jeffries has been speaking for nearly five hours, which buys us more time to put some last-minute pressure on Republicans.
Call your GOP representative: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Or plan a visit to your local congressional office: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Call your GOP representative: indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Or plan a visit to your local congressional office: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
July 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I know your R reps are garbage and it feels pointless to call them.
But please call them today and tell them not to vote for Trump's murderous budget.
The call costs nothing. The fact that it MIGHT save lives is all that matters.
Find your US rep here: reps.fyi
But please call them today and tell them not to vote for Trump's murderous budget.
The call costs nothing. The fact that it MIGHT save lives is all that matters.
Find your US rep here: reps.fyi
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Don't miss out on the premiere of the next installment of Let's Be Superheroes tonight at 9:30pm ET, where @orangerngrvideos.bsky.social will lead our new adventure to Side With Love!
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Side With Love - Let's Be Superheroes!
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July 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Don't miss out on the premiere of the next installment of Let's Be Superheroes tonight at 9:30pm ET, where @orangerngrvideos.bsky.social will lead our new adventure to Side With Love!
youtu.be/yny1jr_Wheg?...
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Finally finished Season 3 of #TheWheelOfTime, and I so badly hope that this series finds a way to continue.
I loved the books so much, and watching all of the alterations that this adaptation has chosen to make has been utterly FASCINATING.
I need to know how they were going to handle the rest.
I loved the books so much, and watching all of the alterations that this adaptation has chosen to make has been utterly FASCINATING.
I need to know how they were going to handle the rest.
June 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Finally finished Season 3 of #TheWheelOfTime, and I so badly hope that this series finds a way to continue.
I loved the books so much, and watching all of the alterations that this adaptation has chosen to make has been utterly FASCINATING.
I need to know how they were going to handle the rest.
I loved the books so much, and watching all of the alterations that this adaptation has chosen to make has been utterly FASCINATING.
I need to know how they were going to handle the rest.
I made the mistake of watching the final episode of #CreatureCommandos last night.
I was not emotionally prepared for that.
As a parent of a child with a recurring respiratory issue, that one HURT.
I was not emotionally prepared for that.
As a parent of a child with a recurring respiratory issue, that one HURT.
June 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I made the mistake of watching the final episode of #CreatureCommandos last night.
I was not emotionally prepared for that.
As a parent of a child with a recurring respiratory issue, that one HURT.
I was not emotionally prepared for that.
As a parent of a child with a recurring respiratory issue, that one HURT.