Episodes

Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Dave and Phantom, Jr. unbox the new Loot Crate from NECA, themed around the 1990 live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 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!
Special guests Jason Wilson and Jason Frazier join the Commentary team for a Roy-tastic special Friday the 13th episode!
Listen in as Dave, Arian, the Cadavers, and special guests Jasons Frazier and Wilson analyze the red-headed stepchild of the Friday the 13th franchise on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
PLUS: A new installment of Arian’s Anal Corner!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Needless Things Minicast Episode 23 – Hellraiser Ultimate Pinhead from NECA Unboxing
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Dave unboxes and reviews NECA's new Ultimate Pinhead action figure from the horror classic Hellraiser!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Mar 06, 2020
Needless Things Podcast 307 – Needless Q&A March 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 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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Friday Feb 28, 2020
Needless Things Podcast 306 – Toy Fair 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
The Needless Things Irregulars assemble for their annual look at the New York International Toy Fair!
The 2020 New York International Toy Fair was held from February 22nd-25th so that toy manufacturers from all over the world could get retailers and journalists excited about their offerings for the upcoming year. Hasbro, Mattel, Funko, NECA, and many more all bring out their prototypes, concepts, and newest licenses to display in the biggest toy-oriented gathering of the year!
Join Dave and Needless Things’ Head of Research Ryan Schweck as they discuss the coolest collectibles that will be unleashed in the coming year!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Dave unboxes an incredible treasure from JustinIshmael.com - Showbiz Pizza Place's beloved mascot, Billy Bob Brockali, in vinyl figure form!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Listen to Dave and Phantom, Jr's real time reactions as they unbox a mystery tub of 80s toys from their pal, Wilson!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Feb 21, 2020
Needless Things Podcast 305 – Gods on Film: The Movies of DC Comics
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
Needless Things Podcast 304 – My Bloody Valentine Needless Commentary
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
Execute Chapter 66: Episode I
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.
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