Episodes
Friday Dec 29, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 193 – Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
Friday Dec 29, 2017
Friday Dec 29, 2017
Recorded LIVE in the Phantom Zone!
The Needless Things Irregulars are joined by special guest Chad J. Shonk for a lively roundtable discussion about the newest entry into the ever-growing Star Wars saga!
While massively successful, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi has divided fans. Some declared it a triumphant departure from a known formula, some hysterically decried it as heresy, and some fans fell in the middle; recognizing both faults and ingenious new ideas.
Listen in as Dave, Rad Ranger, Battle Cougar, Ryan Cadaver, Arian Gulick, and Chad J. Shonk each share their thoughts on the eighth installment of the epic saga!
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Thursday Dec 21, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 192 – Star Wars: A New Hope Needless Commentary
Thursday Dec 21, 2017
Thursday Dec 21, 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!
Determined by a fan poll in the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group, this month’s Commentary is on Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope!
The Commentary team is joined by the illustrious Chad J. Shonk to share memories and thoughts about one of the greatest movies of all time and one that is a touchstone for Needless Things fandom.
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Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 191 – A Very Gordon Christmas!
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Our pal Mike Gordon joins the show to discuss the most wonderful time of the year!
From television specials to movies to music, Christmas cheer is available in every corner of pop culture. Over the decades artists have embraced this time of year as an opportunity to celebrate fellowship, joy, and hope (and also to make some money – we're not naive). As a result there are countless ways to enhance your own personal yuletide experience!
Listen in as Dave and Mike talk Serious Christmas Business on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
“Jingle Bells” by Gwen Stefani
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 190 – Valerie Meiss
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
From Valerie's website:
“A fascination with fairytales and detective stories at bedtime, a never-ending stockpile of cardboard, and a slew of old junk and toy instruments have left their mark on Valerie Meiss' work.
She boldly claims to be a singing, songwriting musician (though hardly a singer-songwriter) and performance artist. She makes a life for herself playing shows, building and performing with puppets, and illustrating children's stories or daily memoirs in her little house on a hill in the wild woods of a tiny mountain town in Western North Carolina.
She toured regionally and nationally for 8 years and learned the exciting trade of travelling rockstar in the band Hellblinki. Now she can be seen performing as Tiny Wonder, and sometimes as Miss Mousie & The Rigamarole.”
Listen in as Dave talks to Valerie about her path from illustrator to musician to puppeteer in this wide-ranging episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
"Bela Lugosi's Birthday" by Tiny Wonder
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Needless Things Podcast 189 – Boglins & Sectaurs with Timothy Clarke
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
LIVE from the Dragon Con 2017 Puppetry Track!
Dave – formerly and sometimes still known as Phantom Troublemaker – talks to the wonderful Tim Clarke about two of the legendary 80s toy lines he created – Boglins and Sectaurs!
Listen in as Tim talks to Dave about the genesis of these two innovative puppetry-based concepts and their legacy in the world of toys!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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