Why We Bust

In this special episode of Why We Bust, we sit down with Brian Neudorff from Circle CityGhostbusters for an in-depth conversation about what drives him, and how real-worldGhostbuster teams make an impact. Brian shares stories from his journey into thefandom, what keeps him passionate about busting for good causes, and how Circle CityGB connects with fans and the public alike.Also as a bonus to celebrate International Epilepsy Day, we have a visit from MatthewSuckrow to talk about his Ghostbusters Against Epilepsy organization!From behind-the-scenes insights to personal reflections on team building and givingback, this interview celebrates the heart of Ghostbusters fandom. […]

In this episode of Why We Bust, host Patrick Calvert interviews Jamie Hodges, founder of Report All Ghosts and longtime leader within Ghostbusters Virginia. Jamie shares how his childhood love of Ghostbusters grew into building proton packs, producing a feature-length Ghostbusters fan film, and helping grow one of the country’s most active Ghostbusters charity franchises.They explore the evolution of Ghostbusters fandom, cosplay culture, and the rise of fan-driven fundraising, including partnerships with Make-A-Wish, GalaxyCon appearances, and Sony’s Ghostbusters Give Back initiative. Jamie also discusses content creation, collectibles like HasLab proton packs and Ecto-1 replicas, and how online communities have transformed […]

Why We Bust Season 2, Episode 1 “We’re Back”Season 2 of Why We Bust kicks off with an inside look at the charitable impact of theglobal Ghostbusters fan community.Hosted by Patrick Calvert and Matt Goeltenbodt, this episode dives into the success ofSony Pictures’ “Ghostbusters Give Back” initiative, highlighting how franchisesworldwide have already surpassed $250,000 in fundraising for nonprofits.Windy City Ghostbusters Vice President Greg Bollendorf joins the show to shareleadership insights, event strategies, and how the team raised over $17,000locally—including an incredible 6,600-toy holiday drive. From Scarecrow Fest tocommunity parades and pop culture conventions, discover how Ghostbusters cosplaygroups turn fandom into […]

In this episode, we sit down with Jack Sanderson, the world-famous Santa at the heart of the award winning documentary Becoming Santa (2011), for a deeply human conversation about joy, grief, identity, and what it truly means to show up for others. Jack shares about his relationship with Christmas and led him to an unexpected calling: stepping into the role of Santa not as a performance, but as an act of service. From mall visits and hospital appearances to heartfelt moments with children facing unimaginable challenges, Jack reflects on empathy, honesty, and the responsibility that comes with being a symbol […]

Meet Cadet WIlkes, a Buster from across the pond fundraising for efforts overseas!

Welcome to a special episode of Why We Bust — the show that suits up with the real-world Ghostbusters making a difference.Host Patrick Calvert is joined today by five community powerhouses: Ryan Espin, Bob Anderson, Pete Natale, Joe Ricciardelli, and Jacob Bartlett.We’re diving into Ghostbusters: Give Back, the brand-new initiative from Sony and Ghost Corps, spotlighting fan franchises doing real charity work. From forming 501(c)(3)s to gamifying donations, our guests share their hard-won insights on growing teams, building trust, and maximizing community impact. Whether you’re rocking a proton pack or just getting started, this one’s packed with practical tips, heartfelt […]

Happy Ghostbusters Day, fellow Ghostheads! We’re celebrating in style with a very special episode recorded straight from the Ghost Trap at Wonderverse Chicago. This week, we’re joined by Eric Reich of Ghost Corps, who’s dropping a major announcement that every charitable Ghostbusters franchise will want to hear. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation packed with passion, purpose, and some big updates from behind the scenes! … Continue reading...Why We Bust Special Ghostbusters Day Episode: Eric Reich of Ghost Corps

Meet Brent Hollingsworth of the Arizona, and Buffalo Ghostbusters!

Meet Zander. Zander is a well traveled Ghostbuster, whom has belonged on several teams over the years. A big fan of Fallout, Zander created Vault 84 Ghostbusters, a cosplay crossover group. Zander is also a proud member of Extra Life, a charity created by gamers for gamers. Check out Zander’s Extra Life profile here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/NNZ2025

Yes, you read that correctly! Joining us tonight is Robin Shelby. Robin was the Slimer Puppeteer/Actress in Ghostbusters 2, and Lady Slimer from Ghostbusters ATC. This interview we talk about how Ghostbusters shaped her life, and what sort of impact does the hobby have on her.

Meet the brothers Duncan. Life long fans of being Ghostbusters, and how they turned childhood love of everything GB to being costumed heroes. These two are busting ghosts for two teams at that! Learn their story, and enjoy!

This week, we are joined by a member of the legendary Western Kentucky Ghostbusters, Jonathan Peacock! Patrick’s fill-in host, Bob, is away on a paranormal research project, so to fill-in for Bob, Patrick is back! Will his wife go into labor mid-show? Listen and find out. We start the show with This Week In Ghostbusters History. From there, Jon Peacock tells us about growing up a luck Ghostbusters fan, with a mother that would sew his own custom Ghostbusters jumpsuits, and how always having a jumpsuit on hand created a bit of buzz in college, introducing him to classmates that […]

Meet Joshua, The Windy City Spectral Photog. With a love of Ghostbusters dating back to the 80s, Joshua joining Windy City Ghostbusters was only a normal introduction to his world. Joshua also has a love for photography. Self taught, Joshua now takes photos at conventions all across Chicago Land, including C2E2 and Fan Expo Chicago. Shooting everything from Cosplay to NASCAR, Joshua is one busy photographer! You can find out more about him here: https://www.moorcroftphotog.com/

CHOOOO CHOOO! Welcome Ryan Espin of the NYC Ghostbusters. Hailing from the great state of New Jersey, Ryan is the president of the NYC Ghostbusters. We learn all about his work in a shadow cast of Ghostbusters, to joining the team, to then becoming a tour guide of New York City, doing a Ghostbusters filming location tour, and also his life as a board game reviewer. Ryan is a host of Table Top Express, a boardgame call in show that talks about that realm. Finally, Ryan is an admin on Whoyagonnacall.org, the Ghostbusters group directory.

Jason Fitzsimmons & Matt Zunich This week, we have a special interview with one of the most recognizable figures in the Ghostbusters fandom, Jason Fitzsimmons from Ghostbustersnews.com! Before our interview with Jason, we were privileged to be joined by Matt Zunich from the Los Angeles Ghostbusters. Matt shares an update on his personal experience with the horrendous wildfires going on in southern California, as well as how the LA Ghostbusters have joined up with other GB groups in the area to raise money for the California Fire Association. Next, Jason Fitzsimmons shares the origin story behind Ghostbustersnews.com, as well as […]

Here’s the description for Steve’s episode last week: Few Ghostbusters whereas many different hats in their public life compared to former Windy City Ghostbusters president, and current Charity Liaison, Steve Szyndrowski. Steve joins the show for part 1 of 2 interviews. This first session, we ask Steve to give a recap on 2024 for the WCGB, and the final totals on donations and the incredible success of this past year’s toy drive. Within that conversation, we talk about the logistics of organizing a large scale toy drive, the reality of delivering thousands of toys to a hospital, and the blessing […]

Meet Dan. He’s a good guy, with rotten luck when it comes to his thumb. When he’s not saving the world from supernatural threats, he plays disc golf, collects retro video games, and is also an avid fan of causing folks to smile. Dan is also the Vice President of the Windy City Ghostbusters, and a gem at that. This episode was hosted by JR, president of the Windy Ghostbusters.

This week on the Why We Bust Podcast, we have a very two special guests, Jacob Bartlett of The Circle City Ghostbusters, and one of the most influential members of the Ghostbusters community, Eric Christenson, the founder of the Mooglie Fan Club! Jacob comes on to talk about his new fan film, Ghostbusters vs Krampus. Eric is local to the Chicago area, and he holds a unique place within the Ghostbusters charitable community, in that he isn’t affiliated with any franchises, but fills a void for fans looking to be a part of the greater Ghostbusters community without suiting up […]

This week on the Why We Bust Podcast, Chris Uzzle from the North Texas Ghostbusters joins the show! There is a lot of land to cover in the state of Texas, and nobody knows that better than Chris and his team. A child of the 80’s, Ghostbusters has been a part of his life as far back as he can remember. Hear how Chris started the North Texas Ghostbusters with 2 people, and how they’ve grown to nearly 50 members in just a couple of years. If you attended the Denton 21 Days of Halloween, you couldn’t miss their fan […]

This week on the Why We Bust Podcast, Jason Smith joins us from the 731 Ghostbusters in McNairy County, Tennessee! But first we try our hand at This Week In Ghostbusters History again. Steve Szyndrowski, the Windy City Ghostbusters Charity Liaison, talks to Patrick about the 2024 Windy City Ghostbusters Toy Drive for La Rabida Children’s Hospital, as well as the impact the Toy Drive from 2023 had on the children that stay at La Rabida throughout the year. We hear about toys that are often overlooked during toy drives and find out about a couple of fun events that […]

This week, we go back to the early days of Why We Bust and get to hear our original host, Krystyn, Windy City Ghostbusters’ resident Class 5 Full Roaming Vapor. Our guests are Veronica and Darrell from Ghostbusters of Virginia! As the show starts, we learn how to summon Bob After Dark any time he’s needed. Find out how multiple divisions of Ghostbusters make up the singular Ghostbusters of Virginia collective. Darrell tells us about making his inner child happy with collecting/modifying Ghostbusters toys and his dream of making a stop motion film with his bendy action figures. Veronica gives […]

This week, Sean McFadden joins the show to tell us why he busts! Before we get to Sean’s interview, Patrick introduces the first installment of “This Week in Ghostbusters History.” Spoiler alert, it was a popular week for people to pass away. Sean McFadden is part of the Circle City Ghostbusters, calling the greater Indianapolis area home. We hear all about the great year Circle City has had in 2024, and hints at ways they will make 2025 even better. Patrick discovers Sean was living a parallel childhood in the mid 80’s, playing with their Kenner Ghostbuster toys while watching […]

This week, Bob returns as Host Emeritus, and gets to interview one of his best friends, and the current president of the Circle City Ghostbusters, Jacob Bartlett! If you don’t know Jacob by name, you have seen his impressive artwork in the Ghostbuster franchise world, being named one of the “pillars” of the Ghostbusters community. Jacob shares personal secrets, like the fact that he cries during every haircut, but can be bribed to calm down with toys. Jacob has overseen Circle City’s growth to become one of the elite franchises in the country, outperforming fundraising by many groups in much […]