Episodes
Friday Apr 21, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 157 - Thrawn
Friday Apr 21, 2017
Friday Apr 21, 2017
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
Friday Apr 07, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 155 – News Blitz w/Mike Gordon
Friday Apr 07, 2017
Friday Apr 07, 2017
Thursday Feb 02, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 145 – The Crow Needless Commentary
Thursday Feb 02, 2017
Thursday Feb 02, 2017
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!
Released on May 13th, 1994, Alex Proyas's The Crow was the graphic, edgy comic book movie that fans had been wanting since 1989's Batman. The trendsetting soundtrack helped the movie launch a new era of Goth culture while the dark themes of the movie inspired countless teens to don black and start acting all swoopy and dramatic.
Additionally, the tragic on-set death of promising actor Brandon Lee will forever mar this singular film, but at the same time adds an unmatchable gravitas and heaviness.
Listen in as Phantom Troublemaker, Rad Ranger, Ryan Cadaver, and special guest Mike Gordon gather in the Phantom Zone to offer up their thoughts on this 1994 cult classic!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Nov 10, 2016
Needless Things Podcast 133 – Mike Check
Thursday Nov 10, 2016
Thursday Nov 10, 2016
Mike Gordon returns to the Needless Things Podcast!
Doctor Strange, Agents of SHIELD, and Westworld are just a few of the topics covered in today’s episode. After a review of Marvel’s newest entry into their cinematic universe, Phantom and Mike discuss what’s happening on TV and in comics. From Ash vs Evil Dead to new comics publisher Aftershock, find out what’s cool in the world of dorkery!
Listen in as Phantom Troublemaker and Mike Gordon talk about their favorite current pop culture on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
“Unity” by Operation Ivy
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Friday Sep 30, 2016
Friday Sep 30, 2016
It’s a LIVE panel from Dragon Con 2016!
A presentation of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track – Larry Hama answers questions about GI Joe, the universe, and everything!
Larry Hama is the man that created identities for the characters of the 1980s iteration of GI Joe – the 3.75” Real American Hero line. He wrote the file cards for the entire toy line. Duke, Zartan, Roadblock, Cobra Commander and all of the rest came from the mind of a man who only ever wanted to draw cartoon animals. And his characterizations were so strong that to this day they are still the touchstones of the franchise, even thirty years later.
Not only is Mr. Hama responsible for these beloved characters’ personalities, he is also the writer for the entire run of the GI Joe: A Real American Hero comic book, which continues to this day.
Listen in as the great Larry Hama discusses topics ranging from the whimsical to the emotional and extremely personal in this incredible episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Aug 04, 2016
Thursday Aug 04, 2016
It’s time once again for the Needless Things Irregulars to discuss all of the biggest movie and television dorkery to come out of San Diego Comic Con!
Every year at Comic Con Hollywood busts out teasers, tidbits, and trailers for the biggest upcoming genre projects. This year was no different, with clips for Doctor Strange, Luke Cage, Wonder Woman, and even the forthcoming Justice League! All of this and more generated huge levels of excitement amongst the fans and con-goers in attendance. If, like the Needless Things Irregulars, you weren’t there, you can find out about all of the hottest stuff in today’s episode!
Listen in as Phantom, Head of Research Ryan, and Belligerent Monkey Jay talk about the glitz and glam of SDCC 2016!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Jul 07, 2016
Needless Things Podcast 115 – Animation vs. Live Action
Thursday Jul 07, 2016
Thursday Jul 07, 2016
Phantom Troublemaker and Mike Gordon compare storytelling in animation versus live action!
Over the years it has been every fan’s dream to see their favorite comic book characters adapted into cartoons; be they ongoing or feature-length. From there the next step was live action movies. Adapting original cartoons into live action movies has also been an exciting and anticipated development. To fans, it often felt like acknowledgment or validation that their franchise was important enough to be portrayed in a “real” medium for a mainstream audience.
But over the last two decades animation has evolved into a serious medium unto itself. With visual possibilities that go far beyond what any live action could offer and a storytelling style that can be adapted for everything from kid-friendly content to adults-only stories like Batman: The Killing Joke, is animation now a superior medium to present to fandom?
Listen in as Phantom and Mike debate the pros and cons of animation and live action and take a look at each medium’s service of genre storytelling over the years! Plus, the guys discuss Paul Dini and Eduardo Risso's new graphic novel, Dark Night: A True Batman Story.
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Jun 16, 2016
Needless Things Podcast 112 - Bobby Nash
Thursday Jun 16, 2016
Thursday Jun 16, 2016
Phantom Troublemaker talks to award-winning writer Bobby Nash!
Bobby is a member of the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers and International Thriller Writers.
Bobby was named Best Author in the 2013 Pulp Ark Awards, his first professional writing award. Rick Ruby, a character co-created by Bobby and author Sean Taylor also snagged a Pulp Ark Award for Best New Pulp Character of 2013. Bobby has also been nominated for the 2014 New Pulp Awards and Pulp Factory Awards for his work. In 2015, Bobby's novel, Alexandra Holzer's Ghost Gal: The Wild Hunt won a Paranormal Literary Award in the 2015 Paranormal Awards.
Listen in as Phantom and Bobby talk about getting published, staying in the business, the pros and cons of being a pro at cons, and random comic book memories!
For more information on Bobby Nash please visit him at:
www.bobbynash.com
www.facebook.com/AuthorBobbyNash
www.twitter.com/bobbynash
www.instagram.com/bobbynash14
www.pinterest.com/bobbynash
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday May 27, 2016
Needless Things Podcast 109 – X-Men
Friday May 27, 2016
Friday May 27, 2016
Thursday May 19, 2016
Needless Things Podcast 108 – DC Comics Rebirth
Thursday May 19, 2016
Thursday May 19, 2016