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Extraplasm Podcast

Jim Maritato / @extraplasm

Extraplasm Podcast is a regularly recurring discussion of all things Ghostbusters and its fandom. Join your host Jim Maritato - AKA @venkmaniac - for updates on current events and headlines and interviews and guest conversations with makers, producers, and charitable organizations and ”franchises” within the Ghostbusters community!

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02:11:07

Episode 104: Headlines, HasLabs & Hiatus With Tony...

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2024/12/11

Tony Taylor of Fantazm Toys rejoins the podcast in his capacity as defacto-part-time co-host for a fun chat about the Ghostbusters Headlines of the last two weeks, the HasLab Ectomobile and Two in the Box campaigns, and the podcast's forthcoming hiatus through the remainder of 2024 and the start of 2025. Special Thanks Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

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01:37:39

Episode 98: "Jersey's Finest Busters" With Nick...

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2024/10/03

Returning guests Nick Ferrara of Ecto-1NJ and Matt Daniels of the Experience Explorers YouTube channel join us this week to share some fun stories, fill us in on what Ecto-1NJ will be doing this Halloween season for ghost tours, for NY Comic-Con, and to tell us a bit about their new entertainment space full of movie cars and retro culture in NJ! Plus get filled in on this week's Ghostbusters Headlines! And don't forget to check out GothamCinemaRides.com to book NYC Ghost Tours in the Ecto-1NJ and

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01:40:32

Episode 97: "More Paranormal Sightings & Signings...

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2024/09/25

Matt Sanders of TCU Collectibles and the Containment Unit Ghostbusters Autograph Collecting Group on Facebook joins the podcast to discuss signing opportunities past and present! Tune in as Jim and Matt debrief on their experiences meeting Ghostbusters talent for private signings back in June, and then find out what amazing signing opportunities Matt is helping to coordinate in a few weeks at the Spooky Empire convention in Florida! Plus find out about some of the most significant Ghostbusters

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02:19:17

Episode 96: "Crossed Streams & Ice Cream Dreams" With...

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2024/09/04

After a month without guests in the Extraplasm Studio, Jason Fitzsimmons and Tony Taylor make their triumphant return to the show to chat with Jim about everything that's happened since SDCC. It's a fun show about everything that has us excited - from Halloween Horror Nights, to upcoming cartoon possibilities, to HasLabs and upcoming action figures - and even an off the rails discussion about Jason's new Ninja Creami, monster themed cereals, and imagined Ghostbusters ice cream flavors and brands

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01:56:47

Episode 93: "Explicitly Ectoplasmic!" With FX Legend...

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2024/08/07

The legendary Steve Johnson joins the podcast this week to chat with us about the legacy of his Ghostbusters creations, including Slimer, the Library Ghost, the Taxi-Cab Driver Ghost, and so much more! Steve shares never before discussed details about Slimer with us this week, while also retelling stories of movie making among his Boss Films colleagues, his thoughts on AI, and more! Plus, find out about some cool limited edition light-up busts of the Library Ghost and Slimer at the end of this

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01:53:41

Episode 91: Ghostly Things & More At PropStore &...

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2024/07/17

Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News sits in with Jim in guest co-host capacity as they delve into their thoughts on possible Ghostbusters announcements and reveals at San Diego Comic-Con next week, as well as the recently revealed PropStore catalog for the upcoming auction in Los Angeles! Find out our hopes and predictions for these two exciting upcoming events and get caught up on the past week's Ghostbusters headlines - all in this week's episode of Extraplasm!Special Thanks Logo / Cover Art

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02:20:03

Episode 88: A Ghostbusters Day for L.A. (And Randy...

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2024/06/26

Miguel Medina and Matt Zunich join the show after a week's hiatus to recap their experience at the Los Angeles City Council's declaration of June 8th as Ghostbusters Day in the City of Los Angeles. Hear about how the event came together, unfolded, and its important connection to a new wave of Ghostbusters fan fundraising efforts to support Starlight Children's Foundation. Plus, get caught up on almost two weeks of Ghostbusters headlines!Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan

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01:21:41

Episode 85: "Signed, Slimed, Delivered" With Tom...

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2024/05/29

Tom Henry and Matt Sanders of TCU Collectibles (and the Ghostbusters Containment Unit autograph collecting group on Facebook) rejoin the podcast to talk about their slate of private signing opportunities taking place in June with Ghostbusters cast and crew members across the 40 years of the franchise! We chat about who they are meeting, what is on offer, and more! Plus get filled in on Ghostbusters headlines - including some exciting updates about Ghostbusters Day!Links From This Week's

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01:56:45

Episode 84: Counting Down to Ghostbusters Day At...

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2024/05/22

We're less than 3 weeks away from Ghostbusters Day and the 40th Anniversary of the 1984 film! Dan Liberg & Christopher Burns of the Buffalo Ghostbuters join the show to discuss the fan coordinated Ghostbusters Day event taking place at FDNY's Hook & Ladder 8 on Saturday June, 8th. Find out about the event, the guests, the auctions & raffles, the merch, and all the ways that you can help support charity fundraising efforts for Hook & Ladder 8's charity of choice: The Tunnel To

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02:16:26

Episode 83: Demons, Dieties & Digital Downloads With...

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2024/05/15

Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News and Tony Taylor of Tony Taylor Toys and Fantazm Toys join the podcast to help unpack the digital release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire! We delve into deleted scenes, featurettes, and our thoughts on how the film came together in light of these new pieces of footage before turning to discussion of the 40th anniversary and what the rest of the year may hold. Plus, don't miss out on the weekly discussion of Ghostbusters headlines!Special Thanks &

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01:35:26

Episode 82: "Ecto-Stuntin' Phoebe Spengler" With Acei...

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2024/05/08

Acei Martin joins the show to share her experiences working as the stunt performer who doubled McKenna Grace for Ghostbusters Frozen Empire's NYC filming unit. Catch up on this week's headlines and then listen in as Acei tells tales of portraying Phoebe Spengler during the practical driving and gunners seat action sequences in the movie’s opening moments! Help support Acei's brother Carter's struggle with Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome by donating to their GoFundMe:

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03:37:45

Episode 76: The Giant-Sized Ghostbusters Frozen...

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2024/03/20

We’re joined by Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News for a GIANT-SIZED episode as we recap our adventure to cover the Ghostbusters Frozen Empire premiere in NYC and give you some insights on the new movie as we’ve now seen it, and the review embargo has lifted! And it's giant-sized because this is indeed the longest episode ever of Extraplasm, measuring in at over three and a half hours in length and covering nearly every aspect of our trip to New York. We chat about our experiences being

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01:45:42

Episode 74: Thank Goodness Its Firehouse Fridays With...

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2024/03/06

This week we’re talking to Craig Goldberg of Yes Have Some Podcast and his recurring YouTube livestream "Ghostbusters Radio Live" to hear a bit about his new "Firehouse Fridays" behind-the-scenes videos! Craig and his co-hosts Abigail Gardner and Jacob Walsh had a very unique opportunity to visit the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire set during filming in London last June, and now they’ll be releasing video content in partnership with Sony and Ghost Corps documenting parts of their set visit and showing

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02:03:05

Episode 73: "I Like These Shirts, Friend!" With David...

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2024/02/28

This week we're chatting with David Miyakawa, who develops officially licensed Ghostbusters apparel for Ripple Junction in his capacity as a graphic designer, and who has probably designed something in your closet or dresser drawer! Join us for interesting insights about how licensed Ghostbusters apparel is made, the latest apparel offerings from Ripple Junction, (including new designs that celebrate #Ghostbusters Frozen Empire) and more. Plus find out how you might win a prize pack of apparel from

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01:32:09

Episode 72: MegaContainment For Your Entertainment...

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2024/02/21

Matt Sanders of TCU Collectibles and the Ghostbusters Containment Unit Autograph collecting group rejoins us to catch up about his recent efforts to complete another round of signings with McKenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard at MegaCon in Florida, to chat about our hopes for the 40th year of Ghostbusters, as well as to fill us in on some current and future autograph offerings coming soon! Plus, get caught up on Ghostbusters headlines, including info on the Ghostbusters Frozen Empire premiere and even

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01:38:28

Episode 71: Chasing The River of Slime Card With Dan...

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2024/02/14

This week we’re chatting with Dan Liberg & Chris Burns Jr. about the wrap up of their contest to choose the 50 fan franchises to be featured on the Ghostbusters Playing Card Decks they'll be producing as a charity benefit for Hook & Ladder 8 & FDNY. Plus, we dig into their recent struggles with Facebook, their upcoming Ghostbusters Day event at the firehouse in NYC, and our hopes and dreams for more Plasma series toys and other Ghostbusters merch. Find all of that and more - including

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02:08:05

Episode 70: Ghost Chases & Databases With Bob...

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2024/02/07

Ryan Espin of the NYC Ghostbusters rejoins us this week alongside Bob Anderson of the Windy City Ghostbusters to talk about a collaborative Ghostbusters Franchise directory database called WhoYaGonnaCall.org! Learn more about this cool, public facing and searchable directory resource that will allow Ghostbusters Franchises to improve their collaborative engagement with charity efforts and the broader fan community. Plus, find out about all of the Ghostbusters Headlines of the past week!Special

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02:36:51

Episode 69: Twice the Trailers and Twice the Particle...

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2024/01/31

Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News joins the show as guest co-host and commentator for an "XL-sized" Extraplasm, as we break down not one but two trailers released for Ghostbusters Frozen Empire over the last week! Get caught up on Ghostbusters headlines with the Ghostbusters News man himself, and then join us as we dig into the big reveals from the domestic US and international trailers for Ghostbusters Frozen Empire! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi

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02:31:50

Episode 68: An Empire State of Slime With Tony Taylor...

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2024/01/24

Tony Taylor of Fantazm Toys joins us this week for a fun discussion about everything we’ve learned from Empire Magazine about Ghostbusters Frozen Empire! We explore all of the reveals that have unfolded as Empire has reached UK newsstands and offer up our thoughts on what they mean for the movie we’re all eagerly awaiting to see in less than 2 months. And, of course we also chat about toys, the latest Fantazm Toys releases, and our thoughts on Hasbro’s rollout of toys in support of Ghostbusters

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01:44:02

Episode 67: Deep Dishing on Ecto-1 NJ's Chicagoland...

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2024/01/17

We’re catching up with Nick Ferrarra & "EctoTech" Greg Hilyard who are the keepers of Ecto-1 NJ – the authentic replica of the Ecto-1 from New Jersey! Greg and Nick and the Ecto-1 NJ spent time over the last six weeks in Chicago at Wonderverse promoting the grand opening and attended the grand opening party where they met McKenna Grace, Eric Reich and folks from the Ghostbusters fandom. We catch up about their adventures in Chicago, their successful Halloween Ghost Tour experience in NYC, and a

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