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The Reluctant Adult Podcast

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The Reluctant Adult Podcast is your weekly reminder that growing up is optional, but buying toys as an adult is mandatory. Hosts Paul and Bill tackle the weird, wonderful world of pop culture, collectibles, and childhood obsessions that somehow got more expensive with age. From action figures to comic cons, they cover it all with the enthusiasm of kids and the disposable income of adults (barely). If your idea of “adulting” is deciding whether to open the box, this show is for you. New episodes drop

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90:01

Target Aims to Boost Toy Sales by Shrinking the Toy...

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2026/03/09

Target aims to make more money by selling less stuff. Wait… that can’t be right. Are we sure that’s what they said? OK. So, which of your favorite toy lines might end up in the crosshairs? Plus, Mezco takes the Ninja Turtles to school with their new One:12 Collective Master Splinter. And he’s the only man to become more beloved after getting canceled, Conan O’Brien finally has his very own virtual action figure. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email

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88:43

Very Nice. Very Evil. Very Toyetic. Danhausen Makes...

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2026/03/03

After weeks of hyping up a mystery crate, WWE’s Elimination Chamber reveal was very nice, very evil… and somehow still very meh. After losing their heads to Red Sonja, the Four Horsemen are holding space for a familiar face. Boomshakalaka! He’s on fire! Bandai is dropping a One Piece x NBA collab. And no, it doesn’t come with an NFT. We’ve all suffered enough. It's The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email

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70:12

Oh, Canada: Men’s Hockey Team Reacts Coldly to Tina...

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2026/02/25

Canada’s Olympic bid for gold falls short. The men’s hockey team takes silver, then collects their prize at the ticket booth. Plus, LEGO’s new Star Wars Smart Bricks have Luke and Darth Vader sounding more like R2-D2 trapped inside a dial-up modem. And Punch the Monkey officially swings into America’s heart — and right off IKEA’s shelves. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The

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106:01

Toy Fair '26 Saves the Beasts for Last: Playmates'...

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2026/02/16

Playmates officially kicked off their Ninja Turtles farewell tour at Toy Fair. Here’s hoping they have better luck than John Cena. Plus, with NECA producing classic DuckTales figures, life isn’t just like a hurricane, it’s a full-blown Category 5 nostalgia storm. And Premium DNA has re-entered the chat with fresh preorders… meanwhile, Earthworm Jim collectors continue practicing the ancient art of patience. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email

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100:15

Hasbro Takes It to the Streets With Street Fighter...

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2026/02/09

In a rare moment of self-awareness, Hasbro remembered it used to be toy company and unveils plans for a Street Fighter–G.I. Joe–WWE multiverse. Plus—I’ll form the head! —Hasbro’s Voltron news brings Marvel Legends collectors one step closer to the mythical Cavillrine. And Nacelle is betting big on Star Trek—but is this plan a bridge too far, even for the most hardcore Trekkies? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email

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82:25

By the Power of Publicity: Mattel Debuts He-Man Movie...

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2026/02/02

By the power of Grayskull, Mattel flexes its MOTU muscle with a full spread of Masters of the Universe: Chronicles action figures inspired by the upcoming film. Plus, Fugglers’ assault on the senses no longer stops at their grotesque looks. This latest batch is crop-dusting unsuspecting Target shoppers. And Mami’s Dreamhouse. Are WWE collectors confident "Kenough" in their own masculinity to proudly display this Rhea Ripley Barbie doll? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email

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76:15

MOTU Fans Are Melting Down Over He-Man’s Preferred...

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2026/01/27

The new MOTU trailer shares He-Man’s pronouns, but with action this hot, his preferred verb must be “fuck” — as in “fuck ice, this movie will melt your face harder than Skeletor’s.” Plus, McDonald’s is bringing back Changeables Happy Meals—and those little bots have us so thirsty, fuck ice, fill that small soft drink up to the brim. And these Dunder Mifflin-approved Fortnite skins are so cold, you’ll think “fuck ice” is the new “that’s what she said.” It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email

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95:27

Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Adds Watto, Geonosian...

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2026/01/19

Lucasfilm gets itself a couple of new co-presidents as Kathleen Kennedy takes aim at half the galaxy on her way out the airlock. Plus, Mondo’s Beavis and Butt-Head Squad comes with its own couch, giving collectors a front-row seat to their own poor financial decisions. And, Super Mario Little People prove it’s never too early to learn how to drop some coin. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email

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85:49

Ninja Turtles Enlist G.I. Joe to Save Playmates Toys...

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2026/01/12

Playmates Toys ain’t waving that white flag just yet. The Ninja Turtles just recruited America’s “secret weapon,” a covert special operations force that answers to no one. Wait, we’re still talking about GI Joe, right? Plus, LEGO’s latest innovation makes them look as smart as a brick! Is that how that goes? And McFarlane’s NHL collectibles are getting so heated, they could melt the ice and then do stuff to each other. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email

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80:38

Why Stranger Things Finale Didn’t Deliver the...

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2026/01/05

Stranger Things fans are divided over the show’s ambiguous ending, but there’s an even bigger mystery—how did we go an entire season without hearing a single squawk from this character? Plus, in a collecting world ruled by ROSS Con, Walmart really said, “Hold my Blokees.” And we did—stacked as high as our arms could carry. And no body puts Anti-Venom in a corner—but LEGO did put part of him in a polybag with Spider-Man. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast!Email

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74:47

Nothing to Ooze: Playmates Shreds Teenage Mutant...

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2025/12/29

Turtle power outage. Playmates Toys loses the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles master toy license, sending shockwaves through the industry. Who’s ready to step up and fill those massive shells? Plus, Smithers, release the hounds. Mad Hatter Reviews targets a Sophomore Flip-Or series headlined by the Hound of Tarjayy. And if Nacelle hopes to see its Star Trek toy line live long and prosper, it may need to set phasers to mulligan. Can Nacelle reverse course in time or is their persistence futile? It’s The

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103:45

Hasbro Fingers Marvel Legends Collectors for New...

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2025/12/22

Hasbro fingers Marvel Legends collectors for new Deadpool & Wolverine action figures, but we still can’t get a head. Plus, Mondo lets Louis on Real Ghostbusters fans, delivering one fully loaded ugly spud. And Springfield of dreams… or nightmares? Why do The Simpsons keep striking out in the toy aisle? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The

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95:01

John Cena Retires After Match in D.C., Which is...

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2025/12/15

The John Cena retirement tour screeches to halt, and I can’t see 🖐️any way they can screw this up—and he just tapped out. Plus, Street Fighter returns to theaters with an all-new film featuring even more pro wrestlers eager to do literally anything else. And Yabba Dabba Doo! Jada Toys leaves no Flintstone unturned in their efforts to combine the action figure aisle with the breakfast table. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email

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94:29

Mezco Toyz' Movie Ninja Turtles Action Figures Have...

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2025/12/08

Mezco Toyz’ pricey One:12 Collective Ninja Turtles action figures are a Shining example of why NECA is still King of Turtle Mountain. Plus, My Little… Phony? Is this potential Hasbro haul “un-herd” of or will “everypony” be disappointed with how this tale ends? And, for that price, Hasbro could at least give you head that looks like Andrew Garfield for their new Amazing Spider-Man Marvel Legends. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email

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82:31

Super7 Wins Mega Millions. Hot Toys' Batman Just Blue...

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2025/12/01

Super7 just got the “Ultimate” Christmas present: an influx of cash that will hopefully keep the company afloat long enough to deliver that second wave of 2003 Ninja Turtles. Plus, is Mattel blurring the line of good taste, or finally giving hardcore WWE fans what they’ve always wanted? And don’t tell Alfred, but Batman just blue himself! Hot Toys’ Flash-inspired Batman in a blue cowl rears its ugly head. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email

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96:53

Hasbro CEO Accused of Destroying Toys—My Little Pony...

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2025/11/24

Don’t call it a comeback. The TRON Haslab defies gravity and sends every last doubt melting away for good. Wicked. Plus, we get our first behind-the-scenes look at the FOX X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday... and it's AI. And plans for a Last Ronin live-action adaptation dropped! Fans are shell shocked, but there’s still hope for the TMNTCU. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The

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91:19

Toy Aisle Smackdown: Marvel Legends vs. Jada Toys—No...

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2025/11/17

KITH your money goodbye! The acronymic apparel brand brings Hasbro and Jada Toys together to make the ugliest Marvel vs. Capcom toys since ToyBiz. Plus, the most influential creators in our hobby aren’t tariff-fied to jump into the already crowded independent toy market. And Paramount cancels Tales of the TMNT, meanwhile while Mondo is soliciting a $250 1/6 scale Donatello action figure. Won't somebody please think of the children… and their poor parents! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email

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91:51

TRON of the Dead: Time is Running Out for Hasbro’s...

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2025/11/10

Hasbro’s TRON Haslab is on a collision course with history. With only two weeks left to fund the project, will it become the lowest-backed Haslab since Cookie Monster? Plus, is the collectibles bubble about to Pop? Funko admits their days may be numbered lower than a Comic-Con exclusive. And, the Power Ranges and Godzilla team up for what may be the most logical crossover since Alien vs. Predator. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email

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87:59

Hasbro Loves Hooters, Adds Owl to Spider-Man Classics...

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2025/11/03

Hasbro goes deep with their latest Spider-Man Classics wave of Marvel Legends action figures. Plus, get your yub nub on this Valentine’s Day with Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series pink Ewok. And, Big Rubber Guys are facing stiff competition from Mattel’s officially licensed LJN WWE Superstars. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult

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66:00

Star Wars Fans Demand Disney Make Hunt for Ben Solo...

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2025/10/27

YOLO SOLO. Somehow, Kylo Ren didn't return, and Star Wars fans are aiming one very pointed finger at Disney chief Bob Iger. Yes… that finger. Plus, Ninja Kidz and the Power Rangers fandom are still trading blows—each determined to land the worst take of them all. And we're up to our knuckles in UFC Fighters—but only one bitty brawler will reign supreme! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from

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