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Friday Nov 06, 2015
Friday Nov 06, 2015
Phantom
Troublemaker talks to Daniel Griffith of Ballyhoo
Motion Pictures
about his newest project, a documentary on Empire Pictures, the
revolutionary movie studio that produced such genre classics as
Re-Animator,
Ghoulies,
TerrorVision,
Zone
Troopers,
and many more!
On October
14th, Daniel launched a monstrous Kickstarter Campaign to
complete the official feature documentary about the rise and fall of
Empire Pictures. This exciting production, entitled Celluloid
Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures,
follows the life of producer Charles
Band (The
Puppet Master
series) leading up to the creation of the most ambitious B-movie
studio of the 1980's. While other independent film companies were
targeting the growing home video market, Band was releasing
low-budget horror and fantasy features to drive-ins and multiplexes
around the world.
The
thrilling saga of Empire Pictures will be told through the eyes of
the innovative team of filmmakers and film professionals who worked
together to reinvent and reinvigorate the independent film industry
in the 1980s. Thus far, Daniel has interviewed more than 40
individuals to tell this epic story, including director Stuart
Gordon (Re-Animator,
Robot
Jox),
director/effect artist John
Carl Buechler (Troll),
editor/director Ted
Nicolaou (TerrorVision),
actress Barbara
Crampton (Re-Animator),
actor Richard
Moll (Metalstorm,
The
Dungeonmaster),
and director/producer Charles
Band. He
has also unearthed over 500 behind the scenes photographs,
as well as 20 hours of rare archival video footage.
Visit the official Empire Pictures website for
more details!
Daniel
is inviting you to JOIN
THE ADVENTURE and
help bring this electrifying story to life. With this
Kickstarter Campaign, he hopes to raise $25,000 to cover all the
final production and post-production expenses. This includes
filming additional interviews, digitally transferring rare 35mm film
elements and trailers, covering any legal
fees, and contracting award-winning illustrator Paul
Shipper to
create an original theatrical one-sheet campaign for the documentary.
The funds will also be used to commission an original film score by
renowned Empire Pictures composer Richard
Band.
Listen
in as Phantom and Daniel discuss the impact that Empire had on their
lives and taste in movies, as well as the process of creating
documentaries and special features!
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think!
“Re-Animator Main Title”
by Richard Band
Friday Oct 30, 2015
Friday Oct 30, 2015
Phantom
Troublemaker, Beth V, Richard Davis, and Arian talk about the
greatest horror franchise of all time – The
Evil Dead!
In
the newest 31 Days of Halloween edition of the Needless Things
Podcast the crew talks about Sam Raimi’s greatest gift to the world
– Ashley J. Williams and the ongoing Evil Dead franchise. From the
original 1981 ultimate experience in grueling terror to the camp of
Army of
Darkness
to the divisive 2013 remake to the all-new Ash
vs. The Evil Dead
series debuting on STARZ tomorrow night, almost every facet of the
legendary horror series is covered.
Listen
in as Beth, Arian, Richard, and Phantom read from Necronomicon
Ex-Mortis and make the demon flesh!
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think!
“Evil
Dead” by Zeke
Friday Oct 23, 2015
Friday Oct 23, 2015
The Casket Creatures return to talk to Phantom Troublemaker about horror
movies and the Halloween season!
In
the newest 31 Days of Halloween edition of the Needless Things
Podcast Phantom sits down with Ryan Cadaver and Derek Obscura from
horror punk band The Casket Creatures. The trio talk about their
favorite horror movies and how often they're revisited, classic
slasher franchises, and remakes. Ryan also puts over his favorite
haunted attractions of 2015.
Listen
in as Derek Obscura, Ryan Cadaver, and Phantom tear your souls apart!
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sure to join the new Needless
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what you
think!
“Graveyard
Girl” by The Casket Creatures
Friday Oct 16, 2015
Friday Oct 16, 2015
Phantom
Troublemaker, Sean Reid, and the one and only Johnny DANGAAAAAA
discuss the biggest and spookiest gimmicks from the colorful history
of the greatest sport of them all – professional wrestling!
In
the newest 31 Days of Halloween edition of the Needless Things
Podcast the crew talks about the great horror-infused characters of
the squared circle. From Vampiro to Luna Vachon to Kevin Sullivan and
the Dungeon of Doom, they cover the biggest names that have delivered
a chill to your spine and a Mongolian Chop to your face! And of
course special tribute had to be paid to the greatest of them all –
the Deadman, the Phenom, the Undetaker! Plus, Phantom once again
calls upon Johnny Danger for his famed Hulk Hogan impersonation, but
not in a way you would ever expect.
Listen
in as Johnny, Sean, and Phantom come through hellfire and brimstone
to deliver the Podcast from Hell!
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think!
Thursday Oct 08, 2015
Thursday Oct 08, 2015
Phantom
Troublemaker and Mike Gordon talk about the horror-infused history of
the Dark Knight Detective in the newest Needless Things Podcast!
From
the villainy of The Monk in Detective
Comics #31
to Doug Moench and Kelley Jones’ landmark Red
Rain to
the unlikely popularity of the fan film Batman:
Dead End
(that inspired a line of licensed Predator figures from NECA!),
elements of the supernatural and macabre have always been right at
home in Gotham City and the world that the Caped Crusader inhabits.
Listen
in as Mike and Phantom visit the darker corners of the Bat-verse!
Be
sure to join the new Needless
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and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
what you
think!
Saturday Oct 03, 2015
Saturday Oct 03, 2015
Phantom
Troublemaker and the Needless Things Irregulars talk about the career
and impact of Master of Horror Wes Craven in the newest Needless
Things Podcast!
This
week Phantom is joined by Beth V, R.T. Ewell, and Devlin in the very
first all-contributor episode of the show.
Wes Craven passed away
on August 30th,
2015, but over the course of his life he accomplished something few
do – he created a legacy that will be remembered for decades, if
not centuries. It would be difficult to overstate the impact that
Craven had on modern horror. He innovated at every turn and created
two of the most noteworthy and successful franchises the genre has
ever seen – A
Nightmare on Elm Street
and Scream.
Each Craven production had an originality and wit that marked it as
his, and yet he played with varied tones and styles with ease. Not
every film was a success, but they all bear a common theme – Wes
Craven pushing himself to always evolve and do new things. Even if
those new things meant taking a wry look at the old.
Listen
in as Beth, Phantom, Devlin, and Rich share their memories and
personal experiences with the films of a true legend – Wes Craven!
Be
sure to join the new Needless
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think!
Friday Sep 25, 2015
Friday Sep 25, 2015
Phantom
Troublemaker met the fine fellows of Unshaven Comics
at Dragon Con this year and liked 'em so much he had to have them on
the Needless Things Podcast!
This
week Phantom is joined by Marc – artist, writer, and co-owner of
Unshaven Comics and co-creator of the flagship title, The Samurnauts.
Listen
in as Marc and Phantom talk about the history of Unshaven Comics,
self-publishing in the modern world, Kickstarter, and even pro
wrestling!
Be
sure to join the new Needless
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and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
what you
think!
This
week's musical selection is “Take On Me” by Atlanta punk rock
superstars, The Oswalds!
Friday Sep 18, 2015
Friday Sep 18, 2015
2015
Dragon Con coverage continues on the Needless Things Podcast as we
look back at the events! In this week’s episode, Phantom takes part
in the SCHWARZA-PANEL!
The
RevCast’s
Gary Mitchel moderates a conversation about the science fiction films
of Arnold Schwarzenegger! Featured on the panel are Phantom
Troublemaker, William Stout, The
White Rocket Podcast’s
Van Allen Plexico, the ESO
Network’s
Mike Faber, and Jessa Phillips.
The
former governor of California has been an absolute powerhouse at
everything he’s done – bodybuilding, acting, politicking – and
this panel recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2015 covers all aspects of his
career. But of course, since it was part of the American Sci-Fi
Classics Track, the focus is on the more fantastical aspects of his
movie career – Total
Recall, The Ruining Man, Predator,
and more!
Listen
in as the gang discuss one of the most iconic superstars of our time!
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think!
“Procrastibate”
by LeSexoflex.com
Thursday Sep 10, 2015
Thursday Sep 10, 2015
2015
Dragon Con coverage continues on the Needless Things Podcast as we
look back at the events! In this week’s episode, Phantom hosts a
live panel called Toy
Stories!
Everyone
has a toy story.
Join
Phantom Troublemaker and a selection of special guests as they share
reminiscences about the playthings they grew up with. Each speaker
will present a tale attached to a specific toy from their life.
Members of the audience will be asked to share as well, so be sure to
bring that My Pet Monster or Green Ranger with the broken leg or
pristine Strawberry Shortcake that you can’t bear to take out of
the box.
Listen
in as Phantom, Michael Bailey, Jay Hornsby, Shaun Rosado, Gary
Mitchel, and members of the audience share the stories behind their
favorite toys!
Be
sure to join the new Needless
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and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
what you
think!
Today's
episode is sponsored by Underoos, The Underwear That's Still
Fun to Wear! Listen in to find out how you can win a pair in the size
and style of your choice!
Sunday Aug 30, 2015
Sunday Aug 30, 2015
The
Puppetry Track celebrates puppetry in pop culture and brings the
magic of live puppetry to con goers! Featuring special guests Caroll
Spinney who played Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on “Sesame
Street”, and Steve Whitmire, puppeteer for Kermit the Frog! Other
Guests include Cheryl Henson, Henson Archivist Karen Falk, “Sesame
Street” performers Tyler Bunch and Pam Arciero, and puppeteer for
Abby Cadabby Leslie Carrara-Rudolph.
Listen in as Phantom and Beau talk about what will be happening in the world of puppeteering at Dragon Con this year! Plus – a special interview with Monsterama's Anthony Taylor about this year's Blood Drive!
Be
sure to join the new Needless
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and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
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think!
“Procrastibate”
by LeSexoflex.com
