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Friday Dec 16, 2016
Friday Dec 16, 2016
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 1992 moviegoers and comic book fans were treated to Christmas in June with the follow-up to Tim Burton’s mega-successful 1989 Batman. The sequel featured Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader squaring off against Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman, Danny DeVito as Penguin, Christopher Walken as Max Schreck, and hundreds of puppet penguins with missiles strapped to their backs!
Phantom Troublemaker is joined by The Rad Ranger, Arian, Ryan Cadaver, and special guests Nicole Gould and Mike Gordon for this installment of Needless Commentary!
Grab your DVD, Blu-ray, or Betamax cassette and follow along at home as the gang share their thoughts about one of the greatest Christmas films of all time!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Dec 08, 2016
Thursday Dec 08, 2016
Phantom Troublemaker and Head of Research Ryan Schweck discuss the current seasons of Agents of SHIELD, Gotham, and the CW DC shows!
Every week we follow along with the highs and lows of our favorite superheroes on TV. Sometimes they can be over-the-top fun, sometimes they can be grim n' gritty, and sometimes they're just a drag. But there's no denying we're living in an amazing age of comic book-based television shows!
Listen in as Phantom and Ryan talk about happy Supergirl, dumb Barry, badass Ghost Rider, and crazy Gothamites on the newest Needless Things Podcast!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Dec 02, 2016
Friday Dec 02, 2016
A very special episode of the Needless Things Podcast dedicated to the Beastie Boys!
Phantom Troublemaker talks to friends new and old about one of the coolest and most influential musical acts of his generation. Arian and the Rad Ranger show up live in the Phantom Zone to discuss the Beasties' impact on their lives, Phantom talks to his old pal, Carlee, about seeing them in 1995, and for the first time ever Pappy Troublemaker joins the show! Pappy took and eleven-year-old Phantom to see the Beastie Boys and RUN DMC in 1987 and it was a memorable experience for both of them.
Listen in as a diverse crew talk about one of the greatest hip hop acts of all time!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
Friday Nov 25, 2016
Friday Nov 25, 2016
Phantom Troublemaker tries something new with an audio version of Vintage Troublemaker!
Seven years ago Rob Zombie came to Georgia to film Halloween 2. Phantom Troublemaker spent a day on the set as an extra. The story of that grueling day of Hollywood magic was one of the earliest posts on Phantom’s MySpace blog – the precursor to Needless Things – and was later updated and reposted here.
Today’s episode is like an audiobook version of that post, read by Phantom in his inimitable style. It’s a test run for a new feature on SupportPhantom.com, so let us know what you think!
PLUS – Phantom talks Thanksgiving and Black Friday deals on needlessthings.storenvy.com!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Nov 17, 2016
Thursday Nov 17, 2016
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!
It’s Thanksgiving break and there’s no better place to go than Crawberg for some sex, booze, and MURDER MOST FOWL! ThanksKilling is an ultra-low budget horror movie about a killer turkey and the “teens” that he’s after. It’s a rare combination of bad direction, bad acting, and puppetry that will liven up and family gathering.
Phantom Troublemaker is joined by The Rad Ranger and Arian (who chose this TURKEY) for this installment of Needless Commentary.
Grab your DVD, Blu-ray, or Betamax cassette and follow along at home as the gang share their thoughts about one of the greatest horror films of all time!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Thursday Nov 10, 2016
Thursday Nov 10, 2016
Mike Gordon returns to the Needless Things Podcast!
Doctor Strange, Agents of SHIELD, and Westworld are just a few of the topics covered in today’s episode. After a review of Marvel’s newest entry into their cinematic universe, Phantom and Mike discuss what’s happening on TV and in comics. From Ash vs Evil Dead to new comics publisher Aftershock, find out what’s cool in the world of dorkery!
Listen in as Phantom Troublemaker and Mike Gordon talk about their favorite current pop culture on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
“Unity” by Operation Ivy
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Thursday Nov 03, 2016
Thursday Nov 03, 2016
A presentation of the Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track! It’s the final podcast from this year’s Dragon Con - a live panel celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of John Carpenter’s classic Big Trouble in Little China!
Also, Phantom breaks down the benefits of SupportPhantom.com and how you can help keep Needless Things independent and free.
Listen in as Phantom Troublemaker and a cast of Classic Track Irregulars as they discuss Jack Burton, Gracie Law, David Lo Pan, monsters, and Wang on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Friday Oct 28, 2016
Friday Oct 28, 2016
Phantom Troublemaker, Beth V, Rad Ranger, and Derek Tatum talk about Halloween and spooky stuff!
It’s a Needless Halloween! In this Very Special Episode the gang talks about the past, present, and future of Halloween and spooky stuff in general. From discovering the fun of spooky stuff to big dreams of horror-themed amusement parks, this is a fun ride through Halloweentown!
Listen in as Phantom, Beth, Rad Ranger, and Derek Tatum get spooky and sentimental on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!
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“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Needless Things’ 31 Days of Halloween lasts all month long and everything on the site will be thoroughly Halloweeny!
Thursday Oct 20, 2016
Thursday Oct 20, 2016
Phantom Troublemaker is joined by Beth V and by Doc Rotten from Horror News Radio to talk about found footage horror movies!
Found footage is a movie subgenre that creates the illusion of discovered events unfolding as a narrative in front of the viewer. Classic examples of the format include The Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity, and the much larger scale Cloverfield. It takes a lot of planning and skill to execute this particular style of filmmaking effectively, and some are definitely better at creating an immersive, believable experience than others.
Listen in as Phantom, Beth, and Doc Rotten talk about the hows, whys, and favorites of the found footage phenomenon in an all-new 31 Days of Halloween Needless Things Podcast!
“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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Needless Things’ 31 Days of Halloween lasts all month long and everything on the site will be thoroughly Halloweeny!
Friday Oct 14, 2016
Friday Oct 14, 2016
Phantom Troublemaker welcomes Mr. Beau Brown and puppeteer Gavin Cummins to the show to discuss the upcoming Halloween Puckin’ Fuppet Show, taking place at the Village theater in Atlanta on October 22nd!
The Puckin’ Fuppet show is an Atlanta tradition that features live, adult-oriented puppetry in a theater setting. Phoenix puppeteer Gavin Cummins is this year’s special guest. He will perform two segments during the show, alongside a collection of some of Atlanta’s finest puppeteers. Additionally, Phantom Troublemaker will be doing one of the things he does best – hosting audience participation games in between shows!
There will also be a raffle to benefit our friend, Hannah Miller, who is suffering from a rare and debilitating medical condition and needs all of our support and love. You can read more about Hannah’s situation here.
Listen in as Phantom, Beau, and Gavin discuss puppetry, live shows, and how puppetry is used in horror movies in an all-new 31 Days of Halloween 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
Interstitial music provided by The Mystery Men?
You can follow Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture!
Needless Things’ 31 Days of Halloween lasts all month long and everything on the site will be thoroughly Halloweeny!