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Friday Feb 02, 2018
Friday Feb 02, 2018
Mr. Beau Brown returns to the Needless Things Podcast for the second part of a wide-ranging conversation about Masters of the Universe!
Starting with how they discovered the most powerful franchise in the universe and uncovering many dark corners of pop culture along the way, Dave and Beau go wherever the conversation takes them. From childhood jealousy to grownup toy collecting ennui, He-Man and his pals elicit a huge spectrum of responses in this conversation!
Listen in as Dave and Beau go wherever this veritable digital river of conversation takes them!
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Thursday Jan 25, 2018
Thursday Jan 25, 2018
Son of Celluloid Nathan Hamilton returns to the Needless Things Podcast to talk about the upcoming Days of the Dead Atlanta horror convention and his own gruesome contribution, the Blue Track!
Days of the Dead is a touring horror convention that hits Atlanta, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Chicago. It brings a wide selection of guests from every corner of the industry, plus a few extras and surprises every time. DotD fosters a true community atmosphere with an emphasis on 24/7 partying and general horror camaraderie.
Listen in as Dave and Nathan discuss what this unique con has in store for Atlanta, as well as Son of Celluloid's diabolical plans for the Blue Track (which include both your favorite podcast and your favorite Dirty Dirty game show)!
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“B-Movie Massacre” by The Casket Creatures
Thursday Jan 18, 2018
Thursday Jan 18, 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!
Patrick Swayze.
Bill Paxton.
Adam Baldwin.
Helen Hunt.
Ben Stiller.
Ted Levine.
Michael J. Pollard.
Liam Neeson.
LOOK AT THAT CAST.
Gather your whole family together and witness Appalachian justice take on the mob with the Needless Things Irregulars!
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“Brothers” by Patrick Swayze & Larry Gatlin
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
Thursday Jan 11, 2018
Masters of the Universe toys have a significantly lower profile these days, so rather than attempting the usual annual recap, Dave and Mr. Beau Brown are having an Eternian free-for-all! No Masters-related topic is off limits as two superfans discuss their love of Mattel’s franchise.
In this, the first of two episodes, Beau and Dave talk about the current state of the Masters of the Universe franchise.
Listen in as Dave and Beau discuss the past, present, and future of the most powerful toy line in the universe!
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Friday Jan 05, 2018
Friday Jan 05, 2018
Recorded LIVE in the Phantom Zone!
Ryan Cadaver swings by the Phantom Zone for a conversation about movies and more! From looking back at 2017 to speculating on 2018, topics include the DC Extended Universe, Black Mirror, the virtues of fun movies, and more. Later in the show Phantom, Jr. joins the conversation for the first time ever to explain where the heck all of the Infinity Gems are!
Plus, Ryan and Dave debut the Needless Things Beverage Experiment! Jack-O-Blast + the last of the 2017 egg nog = ???
Listen in as Dave, Ryan Cadaver, and Phantom, Jr. discuss whatever pop culture comes to mind!
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Friday Dec 29, 2017
Friday Dec 29, 2017
Recorded LIVE in the Phantom Zone!
The Needless Things Irregulars are joined by special guest Chad J. Shonk for a lively roundtable discussion about the newest entry into the ever-growing Star Wars saga!
While massively successful, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi has divided fans. Some declared it a triumphant departure from a known formula, some hysterically decried it as heresy, and some fans fell in the middle; recognizing both faults and ingenious new ideas.
Listen in as Dave, Rad Ranger, Battle Cougar, Ryan Cadaver, Arian Gulick, and Chad J. Shonk each share their thoughts on the eighth installment of the epic saga!
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Thursday Dec 21, 2017
Thursday Dec 21, 2017
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!
Determined by a fan poll in the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group, this month’s Commentary is on Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope!
The Commentary team is joined by the illustrious Chad J. Shonk to share memories and thoughts about one of the greatest movies of all time and one that is a touchstone for Needless Things fandom.
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Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Thursday Dec 14, 2017
Our pal Mike Gordon joins the show to discuss the most wonderful time of the year!
From television specials to movies to music, Christmas cheer is available in every corner of pop culture. Over the decades artists have embraced this time of year as an opportunity to celebrate fellowship, joy, and hope (and also to make some money – we're not naive). As a result there are countless ways to enhance your own personal yuletide experience!
Listen in as Dave and Mike talk Serious Christmas Business on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
“Jingle Bells” by Gwen Stefani
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
Thursday Dec 07, 2017
Dave talks to musician, illustrator, puppeteer, and all-around renaissance woman Valerie Meiss!
From Valerie's website:
“A fascination with fairytales and detective stories at bedtime, a never-ending stockpile of cardboard, and a slew of old junk and toy instruments have left their mark on Valerie Meiss' work.
She boldly claims to be a singing, songwriting musician (though hardly a singer-songwriter) and performance artist. She makes a life for herself playing shows, building and performing with puppets, and illustrating children's stories or daily memoirs in her little house on a hill in the wild woods of a tiny mountain town in Western North Carolina.
She toured regionally and nationally for 8 years and learned the exciting trade of travelling rockstar in the band Hellblinki. Now she can be seen performing as Tiny Wonder, and sometimes as Miss Mousie & The Rigamarole.”
Listen in as Dave talks to Valerie about her path from illustrator to musician to puppeteer in this wide-ranging episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
"Bela Lugosi's Birthday" by Tiny Wonder
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
Thursday Nov 30, 2017
LIVE from the Dragon Con 2017 Puppetry Track!
Dave – formerly and sometimes still known as Phantom Troublemaker – talks to the wonderful Tim Clarke about two of the legendary 80s toy lines he created – Boglins and Sectaurs!
Listen in as Tim talks to Dave about the genesis of these two innovative puppetry-based concepts and their legacy in the world of toys!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com