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Needless Things Podcast 234 – Halloween 40th Anniversary Live from Dragon Con

Recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2018 for the Horror Track!

John Carpenter's Halloween changed horror cinema 40 years ago. Our pal Derek Tatum put together a roundtable of luminaries to discuss the original as well as the upcoming sequel. Our own Dave West moderated a fantastic panel consisting of author Mari Mancusi, author/illustrator Catherine M. Scully, author Valerie Hampton, and author Clay Gilbert.

The group discusses the impact of the original film and the significance of its holiday setting. Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, and Samuel Loomis are also discussed in-depth, as their complicated relationship contributes hugely to the lasting appeal of the film.

Listen in as this talented group dissect one of the greatest horror films of all time on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

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Needless Things Podcast 233 – Let’s Get Spooky!

The Halloween season has officially begun at Needless Things!

It’s the season to focus on the creepy, spooky, and macabre, and Dave has got you covered with special guests Ryan Cadaver, Salena Balls, and RT Ewell discussing all of the things they do to get in a Halloweeny frame of mind!

Movies, music, and of course hitting the stores for crazy costumes and spooky décor are all part of the season.

Listen in as the Needless Scare Team fills you in on the most fun ways to get into the spooky this year!

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Needless Things Podcast 232 – Dragon Con 2018: “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair

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!

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Needless Things Podcast 231 – The Predator

Ryan Cadaver shows up in the Phantom Zone to discuss the newest entry in the Predator movie franchise!

Dave and Ryan are huge fans of the Predator movies, from the 1987 original to 2010's Predators. After hearing Ryan's enthusiasm for The Predator from a preview screening, Dave knew he had to see it as soon as possible. Afterward there were things that needed to be dissected and discussed, so an impromptu Phantom Zone meet was arranged and recorded for your enjoyment! Spoilers will ensue!

Listen in as Dave and Ryan break down the good and the bad of The Predator on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast

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Needless Things Podcast 230 – KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park Needless Commentary

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 guest KISStorians Evil Jim, Janie, and JR Frazier join the Irregulars for a 40^th Anniversary viewing of NBC’s TV special, KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park!

This made-for-TV Hanna-Barbera production stars the legendary rock band KISS as super-powered super-sleuths that must crack the case of the evil amusement park! People are going missing left and right on the eve of KISS’s big concert and Gene, Paul, Ace, Peter, and Ace’s stunt double have to save the day!

Part Scooby-Doo, part Westworld, and part Phantom of the Opera, this wacky movie manages to draw from familiar tropes while being a unique motion picture experience!

Listen in as our special guests school the Commentary team not just on the movie, but on the KISStory of the hottest band in the world!

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Needless Things Podcast 229 – Dragon Con 2018 Wrap-Up w/ Mike Gordon

 

Mike Gordon returns to the Needless Things Podcast for a post-Con report!

From game shows and wrestlers to Tikis and comics, Dave and Mike had amazing experiences at Dragon Con 2018. In today's episode our exhausted but enthusiastic duo will recount tales of high adventure and exciting meetings at the greatest convention in the world!

Listen in as Dave and Mike recap Nerdy Gras on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

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If you’re here checking out Dragon Con stuff and haven’t visited Needless Things before, thanks for coming by. We’re all about toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery. The Needless Things Podcast drops once a week, usually on Friday.

Be sure to come back in October for our 31 Days of Halloween! It lasts all month long and everything on the site is thoroughly Halloweeny!

Needless Things Podcast 228 – Dragon Con 2018: Master of Puppetry!

 

Dragon Con 2018 coverage continues on Needless Things!

 

On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Dave talks to Puppetry Track Director Beau Brown! Puppetry is a massive part of pop culture that is present across the spectrum of genres. As such, the Puppetry Track is one of the most all-encompassing Tracks at Dragon Con.

 

Plus, this is another year that the National Puppet Slam will be happening in Atlanta concurrent with Dragon Con, so Beau is pulling double duty all weekend long!

 

Listen in as Dave and Beau talk puppets, planning, and preparation on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

 

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You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Dragon Con news!  

 

If you’re here checking out Dragon Con stuff and haven’t visited Needless Things before, thanks for coming by. We’re all about toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery. The Needless Things Podcast drops once a week, usually on Friday.

 

Be sure to come back in October for our 31 Days of Halloween! It lasts all month long and everything on the site is thoroughly Halloweeny!

Needless Things Podcast 227 – Dragon Con 2018: Horror & Urban Fantasy!

 

Dragon Con 2018 coverage continues on Needless Things!

 

On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Dave talks to Urban Fantasy Track Director Carol Malcolm and Horror Track Director Derek Tatum. Horror and Urban Fantasy are two separate Tracks representing different aspects of what could be considered the “horror” genre. Find out what the differences are and how each Track determines its annual panel schedule. Plus, learn a little bit about Derek and Carol and why and how they do what they do in service of the great beast that is Dragon Con!

 

Listen in as Dave, Carol, and Derek talk about horror and the impact its legacy has had on pop culture!

 

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You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Dragon Con news!  

 

If you’re here checking out Dragon Con stuff and haven’t visited Needless Things before, thanks for coming by. We’re all about toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery. The Needless Things Podcast drops once a week, usually on Friday.

 

Be sure to come back in October for our 31 Days of Halloween! It lasts all month long and everything on the site is thoroughly Halloweeny!

Needless Things Podcast 226 – Dragon Con 2018: My Stepmother Is A Classics Track!

Dragon Con 2018 coverage continues on Needless Things!

 

On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast, Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track Directors “Jumpin’” Joe Crowe and “Gregarious” Gary Mitchel return to the show to play another game of Classics Roll-A-Panel and discuss the ins and outs of running a Track for the ever-evolving entity of joy that is Dragon Con!

 

Listen in as Phantom and Joe talk Gary down from the potential heartache of an ALF reboot!

 

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You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Dragon Con news!  

 

If you’re here checking out Dragon Con stuff and haven’t visited Needless Things before, thanks for coming by. We’re all about toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery. The Needless Things Podcast drops once a week, usually on Friday.

 

Be sure to come back in October for our 31 Days of Halloween! It lasts all month long and everything on the site is thoroughly Halloweeny!

Needless Things Podcast 225 – Kirk Thatcher Interview

 

On today’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave talks to writer, producer, director, and production designer Kirk Thatcher!

 

Kirk Thatcher’s résumé reads like a pop culture wish list – from working as part of Jim Henson’s Creature Crew on Return of the Jedi to being a major part of star Trek IV to writing and directing the Muppets. He’s a man that has seemingly done it all in the entertainment business, yet who also seems like he’s just getting started.

 

Listen in as Dave and Kirk discuss following your dreams, working hard, and getting pinched by Leonard Nimoy!

 

NOTE: This interview will serve as the first part of a planned two interviews. The second portion is scheduled to happen live at Dragon Con 2018 for the Puppetry Track and will focus on the puppetry-related side of Kirk’s career. Look for it to be posted here on Needless Things at a later date.

 

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