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Needless Things
by Phantom Troublemaker
Toys, movies, nerd stuff, dorkery, science fiction
Episodes
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Cinematography, Creating, & Fandom with Michael Nie
While this interview came about as a companion piece to the Kyle Higgins interview on Needless Things Podcast 526, the episode is a compelling solo piece in and of itself. Michael Nie has ben working in the film industry for over twenty years and as a cinematographer has experienced many facets…
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Kyle Higgins Interview - GI Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider
KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE. RAIDING IS THE OTHER HALF! G.I. JOE and LARA CROFT meet for THE FIRST TIME EVER in an all-new limited series from superstars KYLE HIGGINS (RADIANT BLACK) and ELENA CASAGRANDE (Black Widow) that reveals the classified connection between these pop culture icons. Lara…
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Resident Evil (2026) Movie Review
Join Dave, Beth, and Nicole & Ryan Cadaver as they discuss Hollywood's newest laff riot, Resident Evil! Is it way too goofy or just goofy enough? From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise....
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Doktor Ross Sewage Returns!
Musician, toy collector, artist, and costume designer(!) Doktor Ross Sewage returns to the Needless Things Podcast! Listen in as Dave and Ross talk about his most recent project Knights of Unicron and so much more! Find Ross Sewage online: Knights of Unicron LIVE at SDCC DOK SEWAGE Toy…
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My Dragon Con 2026
Dave is so, so tired. But he has to tell you about his time at Dragon Con 2026. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Shaun Hatton of RUMBLEFRENZ - We Exist in the Realm of Infinite Possibilities
Shaun Hatton is part of the musical project RUMBLEFRENZ! You can check out their newest album, WE EXIST IN THE REALM OF INFINITE POSSIBILITIES, the third RUMBLEFRENZ album, featuring nine tracks to continue accompanying you on your journey through space and time. This album was recorded in 2026...
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Lenny Panzica
Lenny Panzica has spent the last few years leading a team that has been revitalizing the GI Joe brand. The GI Joe Classified Series is responsible for bringing about a new golden age of collecting and entertainment for Joe fans, both new and lifelong. Now Lenny is embarking on a new mission - to...
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Cape Fear Chronicles: 1991
Welcome to Cape Fear Chronicles on the Needless Things Podcast! In the coming months we'll be revisiting the various iterations of Cape Fear, as well as some of its impact on pop culture, as well as a full review of the new Apple TV miniseries. In 1991 Martin Scorsese unleashed a new vision of…
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Collecting, Wrestling, & Rock N' Roll with Billy Peck
Billy Peck is exactly the kind of guest we love on Needless Things - he's a lifelong musician, he works in the wrestling business as an announcer and manager, and he collects toys! Listen in as Dave and Billy talk toy history, life as a musician, wrestling, and fatherhood! Billy on Instagram...
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Spider-Man Brand New Day Movie Review with Mike Gordon
It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing…
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San Diego Comic Con 2026 Toy News & Highlights
San Diego Comic Con 2026 Toy News & Highlights Join Dave, Kristian, and Head of Research Ryan Schweck as they run down their favorites from San Diego Comic Con 2026! HUGE thanks to Toynewsi.com and Toyark.com for allowing us to use their fantastic photos from SDCC 2026! Be sure to visit both…
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Whiskeyjack Toys Returns
Darren Howlett of Whiskeyjack Toys returns to the show, along with Chad Smelcer, to discuss the success of Legends of the Hidden Force and the future of Whiskeyjack Toys! Listen in and learn about what it takes to go from a Kickstarter to finished product, how dealing with factories in China can...
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Evil Dead Burn with Chris Scott from Grindhouse Toys
Evil Dead Burn unleashes the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem. After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed...
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Carlos Espinoza - Rise of Nexus Returns
Carlos Espinoza has relaunched the Kickstarter for his Rise of Nexus tabletop game and line of o-ring action figures and the results have been phenomenal. Fully funded in under five hours, Rise of Nexus promises to deliver an all-new world of action figure fun. Listen in as Carlos talks to Dave...
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Toy Trek II: The Rise of Nacelle Live from Stellar Fest 2026
Dave, Award-Winning Bobby Nash, Gary Mitchel, and Mike Gordon take a look at the past, present, and future of Nacelle Toys' Star Trek products LIVE from Stellar Fest 2026! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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The Empire Strikes Back Panel of Adventure Live from Stellar Fest 2026
Dave, Beth, and Nicole & Ryan Cadaver had the pleasure of attending Stellar Fest this year! Our first panel from the great convention is - Panel of Adventure: The Empire Strikes Back! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Cape Fear Chronicles: 1962
Welcome to Cape Fear Chronicles on the Needless Things Podcast! In the coming months we'll be revisiting the various iterations of Cape Fear, as well as some of its impact on pop culture, as well as a full review of the new Apple TV miniseries. In 1962 theatrical audiences were hit with a...
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Masters of the Universe (2026) Movie Review
Mr. Beau Brown and Kristian from Audible Interlude join Dave to review the new blockbuster live action Masters of the Universe! The film is a live-action adventure movie based on Mattel’s classic 80’s toy brand. Masters of the Universe stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James...
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The Mandalorian and Grogu - Where Are the Toys?!?
In this episode Dave talks to Head of Research and Execute Chapter 66 host Ryan Schweck about how Star Wars movie tie-in launches just aren't what they used to be! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Dave in Walt Disney World Part 1
Check in with Dave after his first day in the Disney World parks after ten years away! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Brandon Barker - Man or Monster? Studios
Brandon Barker is an independent artist who has been creating art and action figures for well over a decade. His Man or Monster? Studios produces a wide array of toys in the Glyos compatible category. Listen in as Dave and Brandon talk Masters of the Universe, art, and toys! Warlords of Wor on...
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The State of Star Trek with Mike Gordon
In this episode Dave talks to Mike Gordon about the not-very-good third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, but it turns into a discussion of the overall not-very-goodness of modern Star Trek. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on...
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Toys, Movies, & Music
WHAT A WEEKEND! In this episode Dave talks about Toylanta, an amazing live music experience from Die Spitz, the new movie Project Hail Mary and more! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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The 2026 Academy Awards Special!
In this episode Dave talks to Nicole Ghouled-Cadaver and Ryan Cadaver about the nominees for the 2026 Oscars! Have they seen all of the movies? NOPE. Do they have opinions anyway? YEP. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Two Nights with Lady Gaga
TWO NIGHTS OF MAYHEM! In this episode Dave talks about seeing the most incredible artistic creator of all time, Lady Gaga! Listen in as he describes his unlikely levels of fandom and experiencing two nights of The Mayhem Ball - one up close and personal, and one from the cheap(er) seats. You…
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My Big Weekend! (Descartes a Kant, Foxy Shazam, Tom Savini, & more)
WHAT A WEEKEND! In this episode Dave talks about a big music Friday night and a big horror Saturday! Dave and Riley went to see Moondough, Descartes a Kant (Dave's new favorite band), and Foxy Shazam on Friday night, followed by Dave's solo trip to the Days of the Dead horror convention in…
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Hasbropalooza 2!
NOTHING BUT HASBRO! In this episode Dave, Jonathan Davenport, LegionCub, and Head of Research Ryan Schweck spotlight more toys of interest from Hasbro's 100+ year history! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Flashback 1986
Dave and a host of guests - Beth VanDusen, Noel Wood, and Chad J. Shonk - discuss some of the highlights and low points of 1986! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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David Vonner
David Vonner has an extensive background in the world of toys. From Spencer Gifts to Toy Biz, Hasbro, and Mattel he has worked on some of the biggest toy lines in history. Listen in as Dave and David discuss the past forty years of toy history! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media:...
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Navigating the Moral Quagmire with Mike Gordon
In this episode Dave talks to Mike Gordon about ethics, morality, separating the art from the artist, artificial intelligence, and more. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Top Ten Action Figures of 2025
In this episode Dave discusses his ten (twenty, really) favorite action figures of 2025! Catch the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Hasbropalooza!
NOTHING BUT HASBRO! In this episode Dave, Jonathan Davenport, LegionCub, and Head of Research Ryan Schweck spotlight some toys of interest from Hasbro's 100+ year history! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Jonathan Davenport
Graphic designer Jonathan Davenport has designed wrestling gear for some of your favorites - Bayley, Ricochet, Johnny Gargano, New Day, and many more - and has the ability to instantly communicate complex concepts via visual design. In this episode we talk about how Jonathan got where he is and...
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Panel of Adventure! LIVE from Dragon Con
Dave and the rest of the Con Buddies guide a packed audience to THE JEWELS OF NABOOTI LIVE from Dragon Con 2025! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Batman Forever Forever LIVE from Dragon Con
Dave and a panel of Batmanologists discuss Batman Forever LIVE from Dragon Con 2025! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Ross Sewage aka Torch from Cold Slither
Musician Ross Sewage, aka Torch from Cold Slither, is here to talk about music, living your dreams, and GI Joe! Find Ross Sewage and Cold Slither online: Website: Official Cold Slither IG: Toy Photography Music "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless...
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Aaron Reynolds - Effin' Birds
Aaron Reynolds, creator of Effin' Birds, is here to talk about calendars, books, crooked publishers, and of course BIRDS! Find Effin' Birds online: Website: Effin' Birds IG: @effinbirds FB: https://www.facebook.com/effinbirds "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on...
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Tim Ellis from Giant Leap Toys - N.U.K.E.S.
Tim Ellis from Giant Leap Toys returns to the show to share updates on the Eagle: 1976 project, to talk about his new o-ring line N.U.K.E.S., and more! Find Giant Leap Toys online: Website: https://www.zicatoys.com/ IG: @giantleaptoys FB:...
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Howard "Quiggly" Chang
Howard “Quiggly” Chang—lead designer behind original TMNT toys and now creator of Ancientz—brings both design lore and a new faith-based creative vision! Listen in as Dave talks to Quiggly about his amazing journey! Find Ancientz online: Kickstarter page:...
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RUMBLE
The Cybertronic Spree's versatile drummer has gone rogue! WE WILL FREE YOU FROM YOUR BODY TONIGHT is the newest project from RUMBLE and this party bot has come to the Needless Things Podcast to talk about it, along with all kinds of other musical and pop cultural topics! Get your copy of WE WILL...
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Anthrax, Aliens, & Dragons
Your Host Dave talks about Anthrax's Persistence of Time, Alien: Earth, and his presence at the upcoming Dragon Con convention in Atlanta! Featuring a run-in by the wonderful Mike Gordon! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Star Trek Toys LIVE from Stellar Fest!
Dave had the pleasure of attending Stellar Fest this year! Our next panel from the great convention is - Star Trek Toys featuring Gary Mitchel and Bobby Nash! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Superheroes in 2025: Superman vs Fantastic Four
Your Host Dave talks to Mike Gordon about the 2025 superhero movies Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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SDCC 2025
Join Dave, Head of Research Ryan Schweck, and Kristian from Audible Interlude as they discuss their favorite stuff from the 2025 San Diego Comic Con! Find the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram…
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Super 7's Brian Flynn Returns!
Brian Flynn from Super 7 returns to the show! Topics include: the new CEO, the story of the Amazon Exclusive ThunderCats ThunderTank, and plans for Ultimates, ReAction and ReAction+, and of course plenty of GI Joe talk! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram...
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JAWS-O-MANIA
This episode was recorded LIVE on the Needless Things YouTube channel on 6/25/2025. Your Host Dave talks to Rebecca Perry, Award-Winning Bobby Nash, and Mike Gordon about JAWS! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Wordburglar Returns
The legendary Wordburglar returns to the Needless Things Podcast to talk about his new Rhymes With Comics Kickstarter and so much more - get ready for pop culture and nostalgia overload, plus some education! Check out the Rhymes With Comics Kickstarter here. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com…
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Rick Molchan of Resolute Bliss Comics, Paranormal Scuba Instructor!
On this week's episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave talks to Rick Molchan of Resolute Bliss Comics, Paranormal Scuba Instructor! Check out the Paradox: Reckonings Kickstarter here. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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Father's Day
In the process of recording the intro for an episode about paranormal scuba diving, Dave realized the intro had transmorphed into an episode-worthy treatise on Father's Day, live music, and unicorns. Enjoy! Come back next week for horror comics and paranormal scuba diving! "Procrastibate" by...
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Star Wars Panel of Adventure Live from Stellar Fest 2025
Dave, Beth, and Nicole had the pleasure of attending Stellar Fest this year! Our next panel from the great convention is - Panel of Adventure: Star Wars! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
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