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Friday Jan 25, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 249 – Let’s Get Ready to Wrestling!!!
Friday Jan 25, 2019
Friday Jan 25, 2019

On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast your host, Dave, summons the lions of professional wrestling fandom to form a Voltron of righteous wrestling repartee!
From across the country and representing many corners of fandom, the Needless Things Irregulars gather on the Skype-O-Tron to discuss everything there is to chat about prior to WWE’s Royal Rumble, happening this Sunday! From their own personal histories to the state of WWE today, no topic is off-limits in this n-holds-barred wrestling episode!
Listen in as Darling Dave, Jumpin' Joe Crowe, Noel “The Gnoll” Wood, Rabid Richie Ewell, and the Howdymaster dissect the squared circle on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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PLUS:
Watching WWE's Royal Rumble this Sunday? Here are the rules for the Official Phantom Zone Royal Rumble Game!:
*Number 30 ping pong balls 1-30. Trust me – drawing actual balls instead of just picking numbers adds SO MUCH fun!
*Each player draws numbers until they're all gone. If everyone doesn't have the same number, points can be altered to even the odds.
*Each player will need a way to keep track of their points. You earn points through the actions of each Superstar that entered at whichever numbers you drew.
*1 point for each elimination. If multiple Superstars assist in a single elimination, they each get a point. Don't worry – it's fair and easier than using fractions.
*2 points for each of the final four Superstars left in the Rumble
*5 points for the winner of the Rumble
*If you're the host, remember to have fabulous prizes for the contestants!
You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Friday Jan 18, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 248 – Roadhouse Needless Commentary
Friday Jan 18, 2019
Friday Jan 18, 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!
This ain’t Memphis, but that doesn’t mean that the Commentary Team can’t double down on the Double Deuce with this classic 80s action flick! The Irregulars have been clamoring for a Roadhouse Commentary since the beginning, and after establishing that January was a very Swayze month, indeed, it was determined that it was time to not be nice!
Listen in as Dave, Battle Cougar, Ryan Cadaver, Rad Ranger, and Arian get rough and rowdy for this month’s Needless Commentary!
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!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture!

Friday Jan 11, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 247 – The Best of 2018
Friday Jan 11, 2019
Friday Jan 11, 2019

The Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Negative Zone for a look back at 2018!
Dave, Beth, Rad Ranger, Arian, Ryan Cadaver, and Nicole gathered together in person to discuss some of the highlights – and lowlights – of 2018, plus share a bit of excitement for the year to come! It's one of the most epically entertaining episodes ever!
Listen in as the Irregulars discuss the best movies, TV, and more of the last year!
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!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Friday Jan 04, 2019
Needless Things Podcast 246 – A Howdy New Year!
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Friday Jan 04, 2019

Our old pal Mike Gordon drops in to talk about the year that just ended and what’s coming up in 2019!
Movies, TV, and comic books – what else? - are the topics of discussion on the first Needless Things Podcast of 2019! Dave and Mike discuss some of their favorites from 2018, then look ahead to the insane amount of pop culture goodness that 2019 is poised to unleash. From the Great Streaming Wars to Disney owning… everything, the conversation ranges far, wide, and FUN!
Listen in as Dave and Mike get caught up on the best of American media!
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!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Friday Dec 28, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 245 – Aquaman
Friday Dec 28, 2018
Friday Dec 28, 2018

Ryan Cadaver stops by the Phantom Zone to discuss the newest entry into whatever the heck Warner Bros. is doing with their DC Comics properties this week!
We all know that Dave and Ryan look upon the DC Extended Universe a bit more favorably than most. While its had its ups and downs, overall it has still produced the most epic DC Comics movies of all time.
While Wonder Woman was a course correction, Aquaman appeared to be a wild, swerving right-angle turn away from dark grittiness and into big, colorful fun. Nobody could be sure how well the film would succeed, but with director James Wan's vision and star Jason Momoa's pecs, it was bound to be something very different.
Listen in as Dave and Ryan run down the new film and determine if, how, and why it's better than the rest!
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!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Friday Dec 21, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 244 – Caravan of Courage Needless Commentary
Friday Dec 21, 2018
Friday Dec 21, 2018

Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!
In an almost Santa Claus-like manner, our friend Chad J. Shonk swooped in to save the holidays with some Star Wars magic in the form of Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure!
In 1984, George Lucas wanted some of that sweet, sweet television revenue but was still smarting from the hideous embarrassment of the Star Wars Holiday Special. So he took the reins himself and oversaw production on an all-new adventure featuring the inhabitants of Endor’s moon.
That’s right – we here at Needless Things can’t go a Christmas season without some good, old-fashioned Star Wars action, so it’s time to sit down and snuggle with the Galaxy’s most lovable little cannibals, the Ewoks!
Listen in as Dave, Battle Cougar, Ryan Cadaver, Rad Ranger, Arian, and special guest Chad J. Shonk travel to a galaxy far, far away for this month’s Needless Commentary!
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!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture!

Friday Dec 14, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 243 – Star Wars Toys with Adam Pawlus
Friday Dec 14, 2018
Friday Dec 14, 2018

On this weeks’ episode, Adam Pawlus of 16Bit.com and GalacticHunter.com talks to Dave about the past, present, and future of Star Wars toys!
Known for his quick wit and intuitive knowledge of the hobby, Adam Pawlus has written for various publications including Star Wars Galaxy Collector as well as stints at Rebelscum and Yakface. He also has a day job in the toy business. His newsletter was an invaluable resource for many collectors during the POTF2 era. He now brings his expertise, as well as his ever-popular Q&A column, to Galactic Hunter. If you have a question about Star Wars toys, it's a good bet he has the answer, or an answer.
Listen in as Dave and Adam talk about the ups and downs of collecting toys from that galaxy far, far away!
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!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Monday Dec 10, 2018
Needless Things Minicast Episode 2 – Mezco’s One:12 Collective
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018

Dave and Head of Research Ryan Schweck discuss Mezco’s One:12 Collective action figure line!
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!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Friday Dec 07, 2018
Needless Things Podcast 242 – 12 Things of Christmas
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Friday Dec 07, 2018

Head of Research Ryan Schweck and Belligerent Monkey Jay Hornsby return to the Needless Things Podcast to spread Christmas cheer!
Movies, music, decorations, food – there are all kinds of different ways to celebrate the holiday season. Whether you start the day after Thanksgiving or wait until it’s properly December, there are so many modern traditions involved with the holiday season and everyone has their favorites.
Listen in as Dave, Ryan, and Jay share the top twelve things that are essential parts of their Christmas celebrations!
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!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Monday Dec 03, 2018
Needless Things Minicast Episode 1 - Ghost: Prequelle
Monday Dec 03, 2018
Monday Dec 03, 2018

Dave West, Ryan Cadaver, Nicole Gould, and Dan Kelly sat down in the Phantom Zone a few months ago to review Ghost's newest album, Prequelle. It wasn't a full episode, so welcome to the first-ever Needless Things Minicast!
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!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
