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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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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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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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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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Aug 23, 2019
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Dragon Con 2019 coverage continues on Needless Things!
On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave talks to Carol Malcolm, Director of the Urban Fantasy Track, and Derek Tatum, Director of the Horror Track!
Listen in as Dave, Derek, and Carol discuss what’s current in horror and urban fantasy as well as their plans for their respective Tracks!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Wednesday Aug 21, 2019
Dave talks to Silk Road Track Director Beth Giles about the wide variety of cultural subjects covered by Silk Road, as well as her fifteen year history with Dragon Con!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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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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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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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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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
Dave and Phantom, Jr. open and review Mezco’s One:12 Collective Ghostbusters box set!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Aug 09, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 277 – Dragon Con 2019: The Wild, Wild Classics Track
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Dragon Con 2019 coverage continues on Needless Things!
On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track Directors “Jolly” Joe Crowe and “Gorgeous” Gary Mitchel return to the show to play some all-new minigames that demonstrate the fun of one of Dragon Con’s most beloved and interactive Tracks!
Listen in as Dave, Joe, and Gary highlight some panels and discuss this year’s exciting Classics Track celebrity guests!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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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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“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!