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Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
For over fifty years filmmakers have been mining the rich history of DC Comics for inspiration, ideas, and adaptations. From Batman to John Constantine, many of DC’s best-known characters have appeared in one – or many – forms on the Silver Screen.
Opinions range far and wide on the quality of these live action portrayals, but there’s no denying their success and cultural impact over the years.
Listen in as Dave and Head of Research Ryan Schweck discuss everything from Swamp Thing to Captain Boomerang on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Phantomaniacs! Love is in the air and it smells like the musty recesses of the bowels of Canada; or possibly Valentine Bluffs, USA. Nicole’s pick for February is one of her favorite rom-com romps – 1981’s My Bloody Valentine!
Listen in as Dave, Arian, Rad Ranger, the Cadavers, and special guest Jason Wilson (director of the award-winning documentary Troublemaker) thrust deep into the shafts of horror on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
PLUS: Play along with Arian’s Anal Corner!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer.
For our first episode we're starting with one of the most iconic characters of the star wars legends recently brought back to canon: Grand Admiral Thrawn. Listen in as we discuss the first two books in the Thrawn trilogy. Don't worry, we'll be talking about the third book and the original series next time.
The music is by Lester Dragstredt of The Mystery Men?
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Friday Feb 07, 2020
Friday Feb 07, 2020
Huge thanks to the Phantomaniacs for helping out with a ton of great questions!
Dave answers a wide spectrum of questions about toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Dave unboxes and reviews the new Moon Knight action figure from Mezco's One:12 Collective action figure line!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Jan 31, 2020
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Live from the Cabana of Unrelenting Despair – Dave, Arian, and Mike Gordon discuss the current American pro wrestling scene!
AEW vs ROH vs NWA vs NXT vs WWE isn’t really a realistic competitive scenario, but in the hearts and minds of wrestling fans those are the terms of fandom. We can enjoy some or all of their products, but there must be favorites! Each organization is offering very different products. This means that we’re living in one of the very best eras to be a wrestling fan because there’s something for everyone.
Listen in as the Needless Things Irregulars cover the highs and lows of wrestling in 2020 on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Jan 24, 2020
Friday Jan 24, 2020
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!
It’s January, which means it’s time for a fresh new year and a look at another Patrick Swayze film!
The looming threat of Communism was ever-present in 1984. Back then Americans didn’t go a day without thinking about the menace of the Soviet Union and the possibility of World War III breaking out literally at any minute. It was a time of great paranoia and greater patriotism. “America the Free” seemed like a powerful yet fragile concept that could be tested to the breaking point by our enemies across the ocean without warning.
Master filmmaker John Milius zeroed in on this national temperament with the classic action/drama Red Dawn. The Movie stars Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Jennifer Grey, Powers Boothe, Harry Dean Stanton, and Charlie Sheen in his first role.
Listen in as Dave, Arian, a returning Rad Ranger, and special guest Mike Gordon cheer on the Wolverines on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Dave and Phantom, Jr. open and review some of the figures from the first wave of McFarlane Toys' new DC Multiverse action figure line!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Fans have been hearing about the possibility of live action Star Wars television shows for decades. In November of 2019, as part of the launch of Disney’s new streaming service, we finally got one. While not on a network or even cable, The Mandalorian, is a weekly episodic series that eschews the saga of the Skywalkers and examines life in a galaxy far, far away from a different perspective.
Listen in as Dave and the Execute Chapter 66 crew (minus Beth, who was recovering from a fight with a mudhorn) discuss the premiere season of The Mandalorian on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
Interstitial music provided by The Mystery Men?
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Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit the Needless Things Archives for a decade of dorkery!
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Dave and Phantom, Jr. open and review the first offering of figures from Spin Master Toys' new 4" DC Comics action figure line!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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!
You can follow Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture!
Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit the Needless Things Archives for a decade of dorkery!