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Why We Bust
by Memoriam Development
Each week, Why We Bust introduces you to the charitable side of Ghostbusters! Hear from people all over the world about why they put on a jumpsuit and proton pack to raise money for charity. Presented by The Windy City Ghostbusters, we dive deep into our guest’s love of everyone’s favorite paranormal comedy movies, and how they’ve become possessed by a Class 2 charitable spirit. The Ghostbusters movie franchise has spontaneously spawned over 200 charity groups across the world, and the Why We Bust podcast is hoping to find the answer to how a screwball comedy from the 80’s breeds so much generosity amongst its fanbase. So fry some eggs on your countertop, plug in your dancing toaster, and don’t cross the streams as you listen to some positively-charged fun!
Episodes
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022 - Brian Neudorf from Circle City Ghostbusters
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…
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021 - Why We Bust Season 2, Episode 2 “Jamie Hodges of Report All Ghosts”
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...
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020 - "We're Back"
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”...
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019 - Jack Sanderson of Becoming Santa
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…
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018 - Cadet Wilkes
Meet Cadet WIlkes, a Buster from across the pond fundraising for efforts overseas!
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017 - Ghostbusters Fundraising Roundtable
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:...
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Why We Bust Special Ghostbusters Day Episode: Eric Reich of Ghost Corps
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…
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016 - Brent Hollingsworth
Meet Brent Hollingsworth of the Arizona, and Buffalo Ghostbusters!
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015 - Zander Price (Austin 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…
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014 - Robin Shelby aka Slimer
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.
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013 - Ian and Paul Duncan - Windy City/Southshore Ghostbusters
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!
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012 - Jonathan Peacock Western Kentucky Ghostbusters
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...
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011 - Joshua Bindewald-Moore (Windy City Ghostbusters)
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,...
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010 - Ryan Espin NYC Ghostbusters
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...
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09 - Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News and Matt Zunich from the Los Angeles Ghostbusters
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...
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08 - Steve Szyndrowski Windy City Ghostbusters (Part 1)
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...
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07 - Dan Lombardo of the Windy City Ghostbusters
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...
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06 - Eric Christenson of The Mooglie Fan Club
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,...
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05 - Chris Uzzle from the North Texas Ghostbusters (Texas, USA)
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...
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04 - Jason Smith of 731 Ghostbusters
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...
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03 - Darrell Ayer and Veronica Victor Ghostbusters, Virginia (Virginia State, USA)
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…
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02 - Sean McFadden, Circle City Ghostbusters. (Indianapolis, Indiana)
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,...
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01 - Jacob Bartlett, Circle City Ghostbusters. (Indianapolis, Indiana)
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each week, Why We Bust introduces you to the charitable side of Ghostbusters! Hear from people all over the world about why they put on a jumpsuit and proton pack to raise money for charity. Presented by The Windy City Ghostbusters, we dive deep into our guest’s love of everyone’s favorite paranormal comedy movies, and how they’ve become possessed by a Class 2 charitable spirit. The Ghostbusters movie franchise has spontaneously spawned over 200 charity groups across the world, and the Why We Bust podcast is hoping to find the answer to how a screwball comedy from the 80’s breeds so much generosity amongst its fanbase. So fry some eggs on your countertop, plug in your dancing toaster, and don’t cross the streams as you listen to some positively-charged fun!
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Each week, Why We Bust introduces you to the charitable side of Ghostbusters! Hear from people all over the world about why they put on a jumpsuit and proton pack to raise money for charity. Presented by The Windy City Ghostbusters, we dive deep into our guest’s love of everyone’s favorite...
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