Episodes
Monday Aug 27, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 228 – Dragon Con 2018: Master of Puppetry!
Monday Aug 27, 2018
Monday Aug 27, 2018
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 long!
Listen in as Dave and Beau talk puppets, planning, and preparation on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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If you’re here checking out Dragon Con stuff and haven’t visited Needless Things before, thanks for coming by. We’re all about toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery. The Needless Things Podcast drops once a week, usually on Friday.
Be sure to come back in October for our 31 Days of Halloween! It lasts all month long and everything on the site is thoroughly Halloweeny!
Thursday Aug 23, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 227 – Dragon Con 2018: Horror & Urban Fantasy!
Thursday Aug 23, 2018
Thursday Aug 23, 2018
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 what they do in service of the great beast that is Dragon Con!
Listen in as Dave, Carol, and Derek talk about horror and the impact its legacy has had on pop culture!
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
You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Dragon Con news!
If you’re here checking out Dragon Con stuff and haven’t visited Needless Things before, thanks for coming by. We’re all about toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery. The Needless Things Podcast drops once a week, usually on Friday.
Be sure to come back in October for our 31 Days of Halloween! It lasts all month long and everything on the site is thoroughly Halloweeny!
Friday Aug 17, 2018
Friday Aug 17, 2018
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 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
You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Dragon Con news!
If you’re here checking out Dragon Con stuff and haven’t visited Needless Things before, thanks for coming by. We’re all about toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery. The Needless Things Podcast drops once a week, usually on Friday.
Be sure to come back in October for our 31 Days of Halloween! It lasts all month long and everything on the site is thoroughly Halloweeny!
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 224 – San Diego Comic Con 2018: The Toys
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Thursday Aug 02, 2018
Needless Things wasn’t in San Diego for Comic Con, but the Irregulars followed from afar and have plenty to discuss!
In this episode Dave, Head of Research Ryan, and Jay run down the biggest and best toy announcements from San Diego. This year was full of surprises and exciting news for the toy industry, as well as a glimpse of what a post-Toys R Us industry may look like.
PLUS!!!!!
Mr. Beau Brown checks in for a special segment about – you guessed it – Masters of the Universe!
Listen in for all the newest toy news that’s worth knowing!
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!
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 223 – San Diego Comic Con 2018: The Movies
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Thursday Jul 26, 2018
Needless Things wasn’t in San Diego for Comic Con, but the Irregulars followed from afar and have plenty to discuss!
In this episode Dave, Head of Research Ryan, and Jay, and Josh run down the biggest and best movie/TV/comic news from San Diego. DC Comics had a huge year and made the most of Marvel's absence, but their were plenty of other exciting happenings, too. From a new Buffy to an old Star Wars, the Irregulars cover it all!
Listen in for all the SDCC entertainment news that’s worth knowing!
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!
Friday Jun 08, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 216 – MomoCon 2018 with Mike Gordon
Friday Jun 08, 2018
Friday Jun 08, 2018
Our old pal Mike Gordon returns to the show to join Dave for a recap of MomoCon!
2018 was Needless Things’ first year at MomoCon! Not knowing exactly what to expect, our own Dave West spent two days and a night finding out what the anime/video game/comic book/pop culture convention is all about. From panels to the dealers’ room to guests, MomoCon had a very different set of offerings.
Mike Gordon, on the other hand, has had a table at MomoCon for his Tiki Zombie comic for several years now. With more experience and a different perspective – from behind the table – Mike was a perfect guest for this reflective conversation.
Listen in as Dave and Mike discuss the Momo-pros and Momo-cons of Atlanta’s fastest-growing pop culture phenomenon!
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Thursday May 10, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 212 – Renee Cooper from MomoCon
Thursday May 10, 2018
Thursday May 10, 2018
On today’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave talks to Renee Cooper, Director of Media Relations for MomoCon!
MomoCon 2018 will take place over 4 days, May 24th – 27th, 2018 at the Georgia World Congress Center. MomoCon is a multi-genre fan convention encompassing American and Japanese animation, gaming (video gaming, board and card gaming, Live Action role play gaming), comics and costuming, held every year in Spring.
In 2018 for the first time ever Needless Things will be covering this long-time favorite Atlanta convention. From panels to cosplay to live events, look to Needless Things for our unique take on MomoCon! And it starts today with this special interview.
Listen in as Dave and Renee discuss the history of MomoCon and the massive variety of attractions that the con has to offer!
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!
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 210 – Precious Things
Friday Apr 27, 2018
Friday Apr 27, 2018
On today’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave is flying solo to address various happenings in the Phantom Zone!
Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque, Weird Al Yankovic’s Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, and portraying an intergalactic supervillain are just a few of the topics Dave covers on the show. Lots of stuff has been happening lately, and sometimes you just have to take some time to reflect and process.
Plus, Dave addresses the status of The Dirty Dirty Con Con Game Game Show Show.
Listen in as Dave shares all of the gory details about the last few weeks of Phantom Life!
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!
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 205 – Santa Clarita Diet Season 1
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Thursday Mar 22, 2018
Recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2018 for the Horror Track!
Just in time for the premiere of the sophomore season, Needless Things is proud to present E.J. Stevens, James A. Moore, and our very own Dave West discussing the first season of Netflix’s outrageous Santa Clarita Diet!
Starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant, this bizarre gore-fest defied expectations and set a new standard for horror comedy. Featuring an amazing supporting cast and a story that could best be described as unpredictable, Santa Clarita Diet surprised many by being not only a satisfying source of splatter, but a touching family drama.
Listen in as Dave, James, and E.J. record this episode of the Needless Things Podcast before a live Dragon Con audience!
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Thursday Feb 08, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 199 – Toy Stories LIVE at Days of the Dead Atlanta
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
LIVE from the Days of the Dead Atlanta horror convention – Dave, Nicole Gould, and Ryan Cadaver host Needless Things Presents Toy Stories: Plastic Horrors!
From Marx to Mego to McFarlane to Mezco, the Needless Things Irregulars jump around the history of horror toys and discuss their favorites in front of a live Days of the Dead audience. Each of the last six decades has seemed to present innovations and revolutions in the world of horror-based toys, and the panel touches on some of their favorite lines and moments in this special episode brought to you by the Blue Track.
Listen in as Dave, Nicole, Ryan, and audience members share stories of the roots of their horror collections and their favorite spooky toys!
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