Episodes
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Your host Dave teams up with Dragon Con luminary Kristian Allen and Noel Wood from The Finest to look back at the formative years of Hasbro’s GI Joe: A Real American Hero toy line!
Launching in 1982, the update of the classic GI Joe toy line was a defining trademark of 80s pop culture. Bolstered by a comic book and an animated series, the Real American Hero line remained a constant in toy aisles for over a decade and is still sought after by collectors to this day. Featuring an unparalleled collection of figures, vehicles, playsets, and accessories, this line is a landmark in toy history.
Listen in as Dave, Noel, and Kristian share how they got recruited, some of their favorite missions, and general memories of the first four years of this legendary toy line and pop culture phenomenon on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Jan 04, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 246 – A Howdy New Year!
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Our old pal Mike Gordon drops in to talk about the year that just ended and what’s coming up in 2019!
Movies, TV, and comic books – what else? - are the topics of discussion on the first Needless Things Podcast of 2019! Dave and Mike discuss some of their favorites from 2018, then look ahead to the insane amount of pop culture goodness that 2019 is poised to unleash. From the Great Streaming Wars to Disney owning… everything, the conversation ranges far, wide, and FUN!
Listen in as Dave and Mike get caught up on the best of American media!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Nov 16, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 239 – Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse!
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
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! Dave talks to Jami Jones – a fixture of the Georgia comic book scene – about her new store, Infinite Realities! Opening on December 1st in Tucker, GA, Infinite Realities promises to be a destination stop for fans of comics and pop culture for years to come!
Listen in for big comic book news and a celebration of Mickey Mouse!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 223 – San Diego Comic Con 2018: The Movies
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Thursday Jun 28, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 219 – 1988
Thursday Jun 28, 2018
Thursday Jun 28, 2018
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Dec 07, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 190 – Valerie Meiss
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
Thursday Jul 27, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 171 – San Diego Comic Con 2017
Thursday Jul 27, 2017
Thursday Jul 27, 2017
It’s time once again for the Needless Things Irregulars to look at the big news out of San Diego Comic Con!
Every year at Comic Con Hollywood, comic book publishers, and toy companies reveal some of the most exciting things that will be offered in the year to come.
Listen in as Phantom, Head of Research Ryan, Belligerent Monkey Jay, and Josh Wilson talk about the products and news that came out of SDCC 2016! Plus, a special look at Super 7's Masters of the Universe product with Mr. Beau Brown!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Jul 06, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 168 – Spider-Man
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
Phantom Troublemaker, Ryan Cadaver, and the Award-Winning Bobby Nash discuss everyone’s favorite wall-crawler, Spider-Man!
Spider-Man has been everywhere and done everything as Marvel Comics' highest profile and most consistently profitable character. He's been the subject of cartoons, movies, TV shows, and countless toy lines. Regardless of the media support or lack thereof, Spidey's face is one that the public loves and will always throw money at.
From his birth in 1963 up through the most recent movies from Sony, it's time for the Needless Things Irregulars to talk about their love of one of the greatest superheroes ever created!
Listen in as Phantom, Bobby, and Ryan discuss the history of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in comics, TV, and movies!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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“Spiderman” by The Ramones
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Thursday Jun 22, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 166 – Memory Lane Comics
Thursday Jun 22, 2017
Thursday Jun 22, 2017
Recorded on location at Memory Lane Comics in Wilmington, North Carolina!
Phantom Troublemaker sits down with Jake, the owner of Memory Lane Comics, a Local Comic Shop which has been operating since 1983. Wilmington has been Phantom’s home away from home for his entire life, and as it turns out he was shopping at Memory Lane when he was just a little Phantom. The opportunity to talk to the current proprietor of such a legendary institution was too good to pass up.
Nobody has quite the same perspective on the comic book industry as the retailers that work within it. Jake’s years of fandom and business experience provide an interesting look at how things have evolved over the years. Plus, his story will be familiar to anyone that has been loyal to their Local Comic Shop for years!
Listen in as Phantom and Jake discuss independent business and the modern comic book market!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Jun 08, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 164 – Wonder Woman
Thursday Jun 08, 2017
Thursday Jun 08, 2017