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Phantom Troublemaker

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01:37:42

Needless Things Podcast 243 – Star Wars Toys with...

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2018/12/14

On this weeks’ episode, Adam Pawlus of 16Bit.com and GalacticHunter.com talks to Dave about the past, present, and future of Star Wars toys! Known for his quick wit and intuitive knowledge of the hobby, Adam Pawlus has written for various publications including Star Wars Galaxy Collector as well as stints at Rebelscum and Yakface. He also has a day job in the toy business. His newsletter was an invaluable resource for many collectors during the POTF2 era. He now brings his expertise, as well as his

01:03:39

Needless Things Minicast Episode 2 – Mezco’s One:12...

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2018/12/10

Dave and Head of Research Ryan Schweck discuss Mezco’s One:12 Collective action figure line! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com Interstitial music provided by The Mystery Men? You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

01:18:24

Needless Things Podcast 242 – 12 Things of Christmas

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2018/12/07

Head of Research Ryan Schweck and Belligerent Monkey Jay Hornsby return to the Needless Things Podcast to spread Christmas cheer! Movies, music, decorations, food – there are all kinds of different ways to celebrate the holiday season. Whether you start the day after Thanksgiving or wait until it’s properly December, there are so many modern traditions involved with the holiday season and everyone has their favorites. Listen in as Dave, Ryan, and Jay share the top twelve things that are essential

35:14

Needless Things Minicast Episode 1 - Ghost: Prequelle

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2018/12/03

Dave West, Ryan Cadaver, Nicole Gould, and Dan Kelly sat down in the Phantom Zone a few months ago to review Ghost's newest album, Prequelle. It wasn't a full episode, so welcome to the first-ever Needless Things Minicast! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com Interstitial music provided by The Mystery Men? You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker

01:08:59

Needless Things Podcast 241 – Video Game Character...

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2018/11/30

Recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2018 for the American Sci-Fi Classics Track! Beth, Dave, Ryan Cadaver, Salena Balls, and Noel Wood select their favorite classic video game characters and a live audience determines who is the greatest of all time! Listen in and find out if Albert Thermostat Dracula truly is the greatest classic video game character ever! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you

02:02:04

Needless Things Podcast 240 – RoboCop Needless...

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2018/11/23

Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! This time around the Needless Commentary Team takes on the future of law enforcement – RoboCop! Released in 1987 and depicting an unspecified dystopian future, RoboCop is a violent, funny, action-packed flick with a little something for everyone. Director Paul Verhoeven and writer Edward Nuemeier take a cynical look at America and all of the things we

01:58:54

Needless Things Podcast 239 – Happy Birthday, Mickey...

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2018/11/16

One of the world’s most well-known animated shorts, Steamboat Willie, premiered on November 18th, 1928. Since then it's star, Mickey Mouse, has become an almost unparalleled pop culture icon. To celebrate Mickey's 90th birthday Dave West, Sean Reid, Ryan Cadaver, Dan Wilson, and Derek Tatum shared their Mickey memories on this very special episode of the Needless Things Podcast. From toys to cartoons to theme parks, the crew discuss the history of one of the world's most beloved characters! Plus

01:17:04

Needless Things Podcast 238 – 1988 Live from Dragon Con

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2018/11/09

Recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2018 for the American Sci-Fi Classics Track! Get your annual dose of nostalgia with Dave, Dana Swanson, Nicole Gould, Jon Carr, and Joe Crowe! When these things are recorded live in front of a Dragon Con audience, you know they can get a little crazy. Each panelist came to the table with a few of their favorite pop culture happenings from thirty years ago. From movies to toys to music, a wide range of weird stuff was covered and things got a little out of hand more than

01:36:11

Needless Things Podcast 237 – Ferrell, Funko, & Food

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2018/11/02

Ryan Cadaver stops by the Phantom Zone with a jar of Kelly's Death Pickles and a willingness to see just where the heck a conversation might go! Halloween is in the books, so Ryan and Dave hit a few highlights of the season before looking ahead to the rest of the year. From concerts to Thanksgiving to upcoming toy releases, plenty of topics come up. Plus, Ryan tries Pumking beer and Dave finally gets his hands on some Kelly's Death Pickles! Do we need more live taste tests on the Needless Things

01:50:12

Needless Things Podcast 236 – A Needless Halloween

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2018/10/26

Join Dave, Beth, Rad Ranger, and Derek Tatum for a look at the past, present, and future of their Halloweens! What makes this time of year so special to the Needless Things crew and what do we do to celebrate? In this episode the Irregulars look back at their costumes through the years and determine when and if trick or treating was no longer appropriate. As we grow older, we have to find different ways to celebrate, and the Irregulars are going to share how to keep things spooky when you’re old

01:46:53

Needless Things Podcast 235 – Hack-O-Lantern Needless...

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2018/10/19

Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! Cashing in on the Satanic Panic of late 80s America, Hack-O-Lantern brings cults, spooky old dudes, and small town weirdness bathed in a satisfying helping of 80s cheese. When Hy Pyke (Dolemite, Blade Runner) is the marquee name, you know the Irregulars are in for a good time! Listen in as our special guests school the Commentary team not just on the

01:07:29

Needless Things Podcast 234 – Halloween 40th...

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2018/10/12

Recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2018 for the Horror Track! John Carpenter's Halloween changed horror cinema 40 years ago. Our pal Derek Tatum put together a roundtable of luminaries to discuss the original as well as the upcoming sequel. Our own Dave West moderated a fantastic panel consisting of author Mari Mancusi, author/illustrator Catherine M. Scully, author Valerie Hampton, and author Clay Gilbert. The group discusses the impact of the original film and the significance of its holiday setting

01:40:20

Needless Things Podcast 233 – Let’s Get Spooky!

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2018/10/05

The Halloween season has officially begun at Needless Things! It’s the season to focus on the creepy, spooky, and macabre, and Dave has got you covered with special guests Ryan Cadaver, Salena Balls, and RT Ewell discussing all of the things they do to get in a Halloweeny frame of mind! Movies, music, and of course hitting the stores for crazy costumes and spooky décor are all part of the season. Listen in as the Needless Scare Team fills you in on the most fun ways to get into the spooky this

01:16:47

Needless Things Podcast 232 – Dragon Con 2018: “The...

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2018/09/28

Recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2018! Needless Things’ own Dave West had the privilege of moderating several celebrity panels at Dragon Con this year. Each was an amazing experience in and of itself, but one of the most moving and emotional experiences came from an hour with professional wrestling legend Ric Flair. Listen in as the Nature Boy shares stories of life, business, and family on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Buy your tickets for next year’s magical Dragon Con experience

01:21:38

Needless Things Podcast 231 – The Predator

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2018/09/21

Ryan Cadaver shows up in the Phantom Zone to discuss the newest entry in the Predator movie franchise! Dave and Ryan are huge fans of the Predator movies, from the 1987 original to 2010's Predators. After hearing Ryan's enthusiasm for The Predator from a preview screening, Dave knew he had to see it as soon as possible. Afterward there were things that needed to be dissected and discussed, so an impromptu Phantom Zone meet was arranged and recorded for your enjoyment! Spoilers will ensue! Listen in

02:09:54

Needless Things Podcast 230 – KISS Meets the Phantom...

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2018/09/14

Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! Special guest KISStorians Evil Jim, Janie, and JR Frazier join the Irregulars for a 40th Anniversary viewing of NBC’s TV special, KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park! This made-for-TV Hanna-Barbera production stars the legendary rock band KISS as super-powered super-sleuths that must crack the case of the evil amusement park! People are going missing

01:50:42

Needless Things Podcast 229 – Dragon Con 2018 Wrap-Up...

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2018/09/07

Mike Gordon returns to the Needless Things Podcast for a post-Con report! From game shows and wrestlers to Tikis and comics, Dave and Mike had amazing experiences at Dragon Con 2018. In today's episode our exhausted but enthusiastic duo will recount tales of high adventure and exciting meetings at the greatest convention in the world! Listen in as Dave and Mike recap Nerdy Gras on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get

01:23:50

Needless Things Podcast 228 – Dragon Con 2018: Master...

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2018/08/27

Dragon Con 2018 coverage continues on Needless Things! On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Dave talks to Puppetry Track Director Beau Brown! Puppetry is a massive part of pop culture that is present across the spectrum of genres. As such, the Puppetry Track is one of the most all-encompassing Tracks at Dragon Con. Plus, this is another year that the National Puppet Slam will be happening in Atlanta concurrent with Dragon Con, so Beau is pulling double duty all weekend

01:34:51

Needless Things Podcast 227 – Dragon Con 2018: Horror...

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2018/08/23

Dragon Con 2018 coverage continues on Needless Things! On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Dave talks to Urban Fantasy Track Director Carol Malcolm and Horror Track Director Derek Tatum. Horror and Urban Fantasy are two separate Tracks representing different aspects of what could be considered the “horror” genre. Find out what the differences are and how each Track determines its annual panel schedule. Plus, learn a little bit about Derek and Carol and why and how they do

01:17:07

Needless Things Podcast 226 – Dragon Con 2018: My...

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2018/08/17

Dragon Con 2018 coverage continues on Needless Things! On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track Directors “Jumpin’” Joe Crowe and “Gregarious” Gary Mitchel return to the show to play another game of Classics Roll-A-Panel and discuss the ins and outs of running a Track for the ever-evolving entity of joy that is Dragon Con! Listen in as Phantom and Joe talk Gary down from the potential heartache of an ALF reboot! Be sure to join the

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