Episodes
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Needless Things Minicast Episode 12 – Ryan Magnon of Panda Mony Toys
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
As soon as Dave saw solicitations for the new Alter Nation toy line from Panda Mony Toys, he was dying to know more. Fortunately, Panda Mony’s Brand Amabssador Ryan Magnon answered the call!
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Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 280 – Dragon Con 2019: The Puppetry Track
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Dragon Con 2019 coverage continues on Needless Things!
On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave travels to Brownton Abbey to talk to Mr. Beau Brown, Director of the Puppetry Track!
Listen in as Dave and Beau discuss the broad range of puppetry that will be covered this year, as well as the exciting programming for Netflix's upcoming Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance!
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Monday Aug 19, 2019
Needless Things Minicast Episode 10 – Robert Jiménez
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
Dave talks to author and illustrator Robert Jiménez! You can find Robert's work at the Zerostreet website!
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Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Dragon Con 2019 coverage continues on Needless Things, courtesy of the Puppetry Track!
On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave talks to the official Rankin/Bass Productions historian, Rick Goldschmidt!
Listen in as Dave and Rick discuss the rich and colorful history of Rankin/Bass!
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Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Needless Things Minicast Episode 8 – Troublemaker with Jason C. Wilson
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
Thursday Aug 01, 2019
The new documentary Troublemaker, which follows a year in the life of our own Dave West, will have its World Premiere at Dragon Con on August 31st! On today's Minicast director Jason C. Wilson talks to Dave about film festivals, shooting Troublemaker, and Terminator: Fart Take!
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Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Dave talks to Clint Spain of Kamikaze Zombie about their new album, The Destroyer of All Things.
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Friday May 17, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 265 – Live from Brownton Abbey
Friday May 17, 2019
Friday May 17, 2019
Dave talks to Mr. Beau Brown about (performance) life, (masters of) the universe, and everything (including a Target trip and spiteful toy buying)! Plus – hear about Dave's shameful and guilty Dragon Con secret!
Check out the Atlanta Fringe Festival where Beau and Dave, along with Beau's fellow Sci-Fi Janitor Matt Nitchie will be performing the final fifth of The Princess Bride using puppetry and live action tomfoolery!
Here's the Facebook event – get your tickets now!
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Needless Things Minicast Episode 4 – Raymond Carr’s Joyriders
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Dave talks to writer, director, and puppeteer Raymond Carr about his new upcoming project, Joyriders.
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Friday Mar 15, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 256 – Until Next Time, Dana Swanson
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Our dear friend Dana Swanson is bidding Buttlanta farewell and flying off to the City of Angels to pursue bigger and better things.
This episode is the conversation Dave and Dana shared as they packed for the move. It is at times raw and frank and is unlike any episode of the Needless Things Podcast that has come before. There are jokes, tears, and the sounds of packing tape.
Listen to two friends sharing their growth and outlook from the last seven years on this special episode of the Needless Things Podcast.
Until next time, Dana. We love you.
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Friday Sep 28, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 232 – Dragon Con 2018: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair
Friday Sep 28, 2018
Friday Sep 28, 2018
Recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2018!
Needless Things’ own Dave West had the privilege of moderating several celebrity panels at Dragon Con this year. Each was an amazing experience in and of itself, but one of the most moving and emotional experiences came from an hour with professional wrestling legend Ric Flair.
Listen in as the Nature Boy shares stories of life, business, and family on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
Buy your tickets for next year’s magical Dragon Con experience now before prices go up!
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