Episodes
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 283 – Heavy Metal Needless Commentary
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Friday Sep 20, 2019
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!
Special guests Dan Kelly and Evil Jim join the Commentary Team for the legendary 1981 animated feature Heavy Metal!
A truly magnificent feat of genre storytelling, Heavy Metal features the talents of John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Rodger Bumpass, Eugene Levy, Harold Ramis, Marilyn Lightstone, and dozens more providing voices for some of the most striking and innovative animation of the era. A phenomenal team of artists brought life to stories from Dan O'Bannon, Richard Corben, Bernie Wrightson and more; all set to a driving soundtrack that deserves its own paragraph:
As if the animation and voice acting weren't accomplishment enough, the filmmakers compiled an amazing selection of pure rock to accompany the visuals – Sammy Hagar, Devo, Blue Öyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Black Sabbath, and Grand Funk Railroad are just a few of the bands that contributed to the aural power of the film, while the incredible Elmer Bernstein provided the score!
Listen in as Jim, Dan, and the entire team sell their souls for rock n' roll in this month’s Needless Commentary!
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Friday Sep 13, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 282 – Nicolas Cage Match Live from Dragon Con 2019
Friday Sep 13, 2019
Friday Sep 13, 2019
This episode of the Needless Things Podcast was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2019 for the American Sci-Fi Classics Track!
Which Nicolas Cage is the best Nicolas Cage?
This is the question that Dave West, Ryan Cadaver, Gary Mitchel, Joe Crowe, and a track room full of frothing lunatics will answer on today's episode!
Listen in as complete gibbering madness ensues in a sixteen Cage tournament with NO HOLDS BARRED!
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Friday Sep 06, 2019
Friday Sep 06, 2019
This episode of the Needless Things Podcast was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2019 for the Horror Track!
Pennywise is one of the most visible horror icons of the decade. We discuss the legacy of Stephen King's novel, as well as the 1990 TV movie and 2017's Chapter One.
Listen in as Katie Elliott moderates Clay Gilbert, Mari Mancusi, Michael Scully, and our own Dave West in this examination of IT in preparation for this week's release of IT: Chapter Two!
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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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Friday Aug 02, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 276 – San Diego Comic Con 2019: The Media
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
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 special gust Mike Gordon run down the biggest and best movie/TV/comic news from San Diego. Marvel absolutely DOMINATED.
Listen in for all the SDCC entertainment news that’s worth knowing!
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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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Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
This special episode of the Needless Things Podcast was recorded LIVE at Atlanta Comic Con 2019!
Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman changed Hollywood forever. The merchandising and marketing were unlike anything that the world had seen before, with Warner Bros. pushing the movie so strongly that it almost had to be a success.
And it certainly was.
While the movie itself merits hours of conversation, Needless Things Irregulars Dave West, Ryan Cadaver, Nicole Ghouled-Cadaver, and Chad J. Shonk presented this panel to a live Atlanta Comic Con audience to take a focused look at the cultural phenomenon surrounding the movie’s release.
From the shirts, toys, trading cards, stationary, and pool toys to the endless periodicals detailing every aspect of the film’s production, the team shares their fondest memories of that singular point in time.
Listen in as the Irregulars and members of the LIVE audience reflect on The Summer of the Bat on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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Friday Jul 05, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 272 - Spider-Man: Far From Home
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Dave West and Chad J. Shonk join forces to discuss the newest Spider-Man flick, Far From Home!
Listen in as this dynamic duo break down the good and the bad of Peter Parker's international adventures!
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Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!
What better way to kick off another Needless Summer than with a trip to the ocean with Steve Zissou?
This month’s Commentary was chosen by Ryan Cadaver, but is mutually adored throughout the team. Bill Murray leads one of the most remarkable casts ever assembled in what might be Wes Anderson’s most mainstream and watchable film. While the trademark unique, quirky style is present in abundance, The Life Aquatic’s narrative is fast-paced and perhaps more of a standard cinematic storytelling experience than any other Anderson film.
Listen in as Dave, Arian, Ryan, and Nicole raid the Hennessey Sea Lab for this month’s Needless Commentary!
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Friday May 10, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 264 – Us
Friday May 10, 2019
Friday May 10, 2019
Dave and special guest Chad J. Shonk break down, dissect, and interpret Jordan Peele's new masterpiece, Us.
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