Fate, Luck & Karma: Geek Culture with a Side of Strange

Pop the corn and prep the proton packs... the Fate, Luck & Karma crew is back in the studio and returning to our geeky roots!After our brush with the paranormal at Jamaica Inn, Dean, Jay, and Theo are diving headfirst back into the world of movies, merch, and intergalactic bickering. We’re trading ghost stories for cinema snacks and sci-fi obsession as we celebrate a massive milestone for the show.In this episode, we’re breaking down:The Battle of the Buckets: From space helmets, swords and all points in between, we look at the weird, wonderful, and slightly unhinged world of movie-themed popcorn buckets.Masters of the Universe: We react to the new trailer. Is it the power of Grayskull we’ve been waiting for, or are we feeling more like Skeletor on a bad day?A Space Odyssey (with Groceries): We’ve fallen in love with Project Hail Mary, but there’s a catch. We can’t stop hearing Ryan Gosling’s ship AI as the "Unexpected Item in the Bagging Area" voice from a UK supermarket. Science is hard when you’re waiting for a staff member to verify your age.The Long Wait for the Busting: A bit of bad news for the Ghostbusters fans—we discuss the second delay hitting the Hasbro Plasma Series 1984 Proton Pack.The Global Takeover: We take a moment to celebrate a truly humbling achievement - reaching listeners in 103 countries worldwide!Whether you're here for the high-tech gadgets or the high-street checkout voices, join us for a packed episode that proves reality is often weirder than fiction.Listen now and join the conversation! Which country are you tuning in from? Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

The fog is thickening and the shadows are growing longer. The Fate, Luck & Karma crew returns to the rugged landscape of Bodmin Moor for the second half of our deep dive into the legendary Jamaica Inn.In Part Two, Dean, Jay, and Theo continue their conversation with Paranormal Custodian Karin Beasant, moving beyond the Inn's granite walls to explore the strange phenomena that haunt the surrounding wilderness and the terrified guests who have sought refuge within.In this episode, we dive into:The Ghost in the Machine: Reports of a phantom vehicle that haunts the lonely moorland roads. What happens when a haunted car appears out of the mist, and where is it heading?Lights Over the Moor: We discuss the unexplained aerial phenomena and strange lights in the sky that have baffled locals and visitors for generations.The Soldier’s Retreat: A story of a guest so unnerved by the atmosphere inside the Inn that he refused to sleep in his room, choosing instead to spend the night huddled in his car.Freddie Flintoff’s Fright: We revisit the time the cricketing legend and TV star was so spooked by the Inn’s reputation that he forced a co-star to sleep on his floor because he couldn't face the darkness alone.A Bemused Spectator: Karin shares a fascinating account of a spirit in historical dress caught interacting with modern furniture, looking at living guests with as much confusion as they looked at him.The Thin Veil: More firsthand accounts of the eerie, the unexplained, and the "much more" that makes Jamaica Inn a magnet for the paranormal.Is it a trick of the light, a flare-up of the imagination, or are the moors truly alive with the spirits of the past?Listen now and find out why some doors are better left locked at the Jamaica Inn. Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Pack your bags and mind the fog... the Fate, Luck & Karma crew is heading to the windswept Bodmin Moor.In part one of this atmospheric takeover, Dean, Jay, and Theo step inside the granite walls of the legendary Jamaica Inn. Standing since 1776, this former coaching house is world-renowned for its ties to smugglers, its inspiration for Daphne du Maurier’s classic novel, and its reputation as one of the most haunted locations in the UK.We are joined by a very special guest: Karin Beasant, the Inn’s dedicated Paranormal Custodian. Karin lives and breathes the history of this place, and she’s here to pull back the veil on the spirits that still roam the corridors.In this episode, we dive into:The History & The Hollywood Connection: From 18th-century "wreckers" to the iconic book and Hitchcock film that put Jamaica Inn on the global map.The Phantom Footsteps: Karin recounts the chilling reports of wet footprints appearing from nowhere—the calling card of a mysterious "ghost girl" from the moors.The Playful Resident: Meet the resident male spirit who enjoys a bit of mischief with the guests. Is he a friendly ghost, or is there a darker side to his antics?Life as a Custodian: What it’s really like to work and sleep in a building where the past refuses to stay buried.Whether you’re a sceptic or a true believer, join us as we explore the thin line between legend and reality at Cornwall’s most famous haunt.Listen now and decide for yourself: Is it just the wind on the moors, or is someone - or something - following us? Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

The team is back to navigate the weird and wonderful corners of the geek-sphere, starting with a deep dive into the teaser for Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day. Is it a spiritual successor to Close Encounters, or something much darker? We weigh up the theories on what "the truth" really looks like in 2026.Meanwhile, Dean has been tackling Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, but he’s found himself slightly distracted by the AI’s voice. If you’ve ever wanted to explore the cosmos with a companion that sounds suspiciously like a Tesco self-checkout machine, this is the review for you. "Unexpected item in the docking area," anyone?We also take a moment to pay our respects to the legendary Robert Duvall following his recent passing at 95, reflecting on a career that spanned from To Kill a Mockingbird to The Godfather.Plus: Anniversary Fever: We look ahead at the massive cinematic milestones hitting in 2026 - can you believe Rocky is turning 50 and Top Gun is hitting 40?With the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, we find ourselves revisiting Discovery to see how the foundations of the 32nd century are holding up.All this and more, packed into our latest recording.Be sure to leave us a comment, review, or even a voice note via our WhatsApp - we'd love to hear from you! Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

The team cast a wide net across the geeky world in this episode, giving their first reactions to the Masters of the Universe 2026 trailer, wonder when we'll see Orko, and consider how good a match Idris Elba is for Man-At-Arms. Plus Dean digs into the archives to give some much needed airtime to a 1983 Masters of the Universe story on vinyl (you need to hear the intro song) and the team unpick some of the hidden and not-so-hidden Easter eggs sprinkled through the teaser - how many did you catch? Staying with Masters of the Universe, we resurrect our "Unnecessary Censorship" feature, but this time with a bit of a He-Man spin.While we're firmly back in the 80s, we also give our take on the recently relaunched and reimagined M.A.S.K. vehicles and figures, with Jay explaining why he *cancelled* his pre-orders...From there we explore some stunning fundraising work from the Alberta Ghostbusters, show some love to a one-of-one Vigo the Carpathian custom action figure, show a little less love to the latest Ghostbusters book from Magnoli, wonder what SMART bricks mean for Lego lovers - and why they're only currently paired with Star Wars Lego for now, and consider just how likely serious injury is when you're wearing a pair of Crocs Lego shoes. All this, and much more, squeezed into a little over 30 minutes. Be sure to leave us a comment, review, or even a voice note via our WhatsApp - we'd love to hear from you!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In the first of a new wider-ranging Fate, Luck & Karma, join Dean, Theo and Jay as they explore Ghostbusters news... and a whole lot more.We'll talk about why we made the decision to cover not just Ghostbusters, but also stories from the wider geeky and paranormal worlds (and don't worry, we'll of course still cover Ghostbuster news as it arises, but as we say in the intro, there's a big geeky world out there, and we want to explore it with you!). So, listen in to learn more about the eye-wateringly expensive Pokémon Lego range - which, as a little sidenote, sold out the Gift With Purchase extras while we were recording this episode - hear about how the Netflix Ghostbusters animated series is nowhere to be seen in 2026, how vampire movie Sinners flew the flag for horror at the Golden Globes, how the team behind Weapons are heading up a new Mummy movie, plus hear how we felt after the climactic finale of Stranger Things.All of this, plus our reactions to the first four teasers for Avengers: Doomsday! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment wherever you find this episode, or you can drop us a line on our social media channels or through our WhatsApp. It's a New Year, it's a new season, and it's a whole new world the geeky and the strange to explore. Let's get started, shall we...? Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

With a New Year comes a new chapter for Fate, Luck & Karma. Your friendly neighbourhood Ghostbusters fan podcast is diversifying - still offering long-time listeners the great Ghostbuster coverage they've come to expect, but also kicking open the doors for more geek-culture inspired and paranormal content. So, whatever your fandom, you're likely to find something that you enjoy in the new season of Fate, Luck & Karma - coming January 2026.If you're a day-one listener, we'll be back before you know it, and if you're finding us for the first time, there's still a chance to binge seasons one and two before we start all over again for season three! So join us soon for more 80s nostalgia, cult-media exploration, memorabilia collecting, cosplay celebrating, celebrity interviewing, fan-film showcasing and ghost-exploring adventures. All this and more is waiting for you - and we can't wait to deliver.  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join Dean, Theo and Jay as they wrap up another year and another season of Fate, Luck & Karma... albeit in a completely unplanned, on-the-fly, deciding while recording kinda way. You'll hear the team discuss the upcoming Ghostbusters: Half-Life fan film - with an almost completely child cast - as well as shout-out some of the great fundraising efforts as part of the Ghostbusters Give Back campaign. Plus, the guys play out YOUR Christmas voicenotes and messages, and also unveil their attempt at securing a Christmas No.1 single, which is really just an excuse to say thank you to our listeners in 83 countries worldwide. Finally, the team sign off with their best wishes for you, dear listener, as we say goodbye to 2025 and to Season 2, and look ahead to the New Year. So kick back, grab some mince pies, stoke the fire, gather the family close and join us for Fate, Luck & Karma: S02E30 - our season finale and Christmas special! Merry Christmas to all... and to all, a good night!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

It’s beginning to look a lot like… buyer’s remorse...? Well, not on our watch! In this episode, we’re diving into the ultimate Ghostbusters Christmas Gift Guide - from budget-friendly stocking fillers to the eye-watering £1000+ collectibles that make your wallet scream louder than a terror dog. And if you act fast, you'll have them under the tree in time for Christmas... We also break down the results of two very different auctions:the screen-used truck from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and a fan-built Ecto-1One sold for a surprisingly small amount, while the other very much over-delivered. You might be surprised which is which...PLUS! We're officially entering our interactive era: we reveal our brand new WhatsApp number so you can send us messages, voice notes, or even request a shout-out on the show. Don’t be shy - we love hearing from the Fate, Luck & Karma family - wherever you are.Meanwhile: The team share what they’re hoping to find under the tree this year Dean summons his inner 80s DJ Jay uncovers some unbelievable Ghostbusters bargains And Theo? Well Theo keeps finding new ways to sing every intro and outro. The man was born for the stage. Or the podcast mic. Either or.So grab your cocoa, plug in the fairy lights, and settle in, and make Fate, Luck & Karma your new festive tradition. This episode is stuffed fuller than a Christmas stocking at the North Pole!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In this festive, franchise-powered episode of Fate, Luck & Karma, hosts Dean, Jay and Theo from the West Midlands Ghostbusters welcome special guests Bill and Phil from Ghostbusters Northern Ireland. The crew dive into the heartwarming “Pass The Trap” Christmas campaign - a global Ghostbusters community project encouraging franchises worldwide to film themselves passing a ghost trap, spreading seasonal cheer and messages of unity across the fandom.The team also grapple with the shocking revelation that they wildly overestimated the value of a screen-used Ghostbusters trap on eBay with plenty of laughs and a healthy dose of collector-reality. Staying on the auction theme, they check out both a screen-used truck last seen being driven by Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters Afterlife, and a fan-built Ecto-1 currently up for grabs, discussing authenticity, value, and dream-garage fantasies.To round off the episode, Jay drops expert-level collecting tips, sharing the best hidden corners of the internet for tracking down essential Ghostbusters merch, rare bargains, and last-minute Christmas gifts for fans of proton packs, ghosts, and all things spooky-fun.Packed with Ghostbusters community spirit, collecting insights, and festive franchise energy, this episode is a must-listen for fans gearing up for the holidays, or just hunting for that next great piece of gear. And remember...Pass the trap!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Fresh from Halloween 2025, join Dean, Jay, Theo and a not particularly chatty ghost for this latest episode of Fate, Luck & Karma: A Ghostbusters Fan Podcast. In just over 30 minutes, you'll hear the team talk about...How we now know that Ray Stantz was researching ghosts at least five years before the Ghostbusters movie took place in 1984.What we think of the new Magnoli Props Spates Catalogue.Why the Los Angeles Ghostbusters are doing a great thing with a little help from Ghost Corps (spoiler: they're auctioning a screen-used Ghost Trap from Ghostbusters Afterlife).Whether or not their resident ghost has any words of wisdom for the team.How the Monster Mash helped propel a simple TikTok video about bat pizza in a supermarket to viral levels of sharing and interactions. Why we love a Ghost Trap glasses case made by an UK-based seller on Etsy (shouts out to Jon at RetroRelicLab).And, perhaps most importantly of all, how people pronounce the word "book" in Stoke. All this, plus our latest attempts to get more words of wisdom from our resident spirit radio using ghost. Who, to manage expectations, doesn't say a lot in this episode. But in their defence, it is the post-Halloween season come-down, so we can cut 'em some slack.So if you love Ghostbusters, the paranormal, movie collectables or simply enjoy hearing three geeky Brits talking about all of the above and more, listen to Fate, Luck & Karma: S02E27.And did we mention there's listeners in 80 countries now? These little Ghostbusters have gone global, so join the worldwide sensation (if you use the term loosely) that everyone is talking about (again, not factually accurate) and give Fate, Luck & Karma a listen, a review, a comment and a subscription - you'll make the team happy on both sides of the etheric plane!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Five ghost stories. One haunted radio. Zero chill. Spooky season is back - and so is the Paranormal Takeover. Dean, Jay, and Theo dive into five ghost stories sent in by listeners, but things take a strange (and hilarious / weirdly / oddly sensible) turn when they fire up the spirit radio app. Between eerie whispers, questionable coincidences, and a spectral PSA about hydration, the gang tries to decide what’s real, what’s random, and what’s just plain ridiculous. Can you hear anything that the team miss? Let us know!We've got contributions from Alba Ghostbusters, the Welsh Ghostbusters, Cleaning Up The Town author Clare Bueno, the Texas Ghostbusters and one particularly creepy childhood story from the West Midlands Ghostbusters own Jay McDonald. Expect laughter, light scares, and the kind of ghostly chaos only Fate, Luck & Karma can summon. Plus, if you've got a story that you want to share for a future Paranormal Takeover episode, reach out through any of our social channels. As always, we're ready to believe you!So settle in, dim the lights, draw the curtains and get ready for real-world spooky stories and the electronic crackle of spirit radios: perfect as we speed towards Halloween. Fate, Luck & Karma: Season 2, Episode 26: the only Ghostbusters podcast with actual ghosts as guests!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Fate, Luck & Karma Podcast Presents: Paranormal Takeover Year Two.  Have you ever experienced something unexplainable - a chilling coincidence, a haunting presence, or a twist of fate that defied logic? The Fate, Luck & Karma Podcast wants to hear your story! For our second annual Paranormal Takeover, we’re collecting listener-submitted tales of the spooky, supernatural, and just plain strange, from haunted houses and eerie dreams to encounters with the beyond.Share your real-life brush with the mysterious and metaphysical, and it could be featured in our upcoming episode.  Tell us what happened - if you dare...Submit your story now by reaching out through our Facebook, TikTok or Instagram accounts - they're all @westmidlandsghostbusters - and be part of the Paranormal Takeover! And remember: we're ready to believe you.  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Strap on your proton packs, because Dean, Jay and Theo are back with another wild ride through the world of Ghostbusters! This week kicks off with Spotify once again proving it has no clue what Theo is actually saying — and honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way. From there, the guys geek out over the record-breaking cash raised at Ghostbusters Day 2025 at Hook & Ladder 8 in New York, proving once again that bustin’ really does make us feel good.Collectors, hold onto your wallets: the long-awaited HasLab Ecto-1 shipping notifications are dropping, and the hype is very, very real. Meanwhile, friend of the show Ivan delivers another one of his “unpopular opinions” that might just split the fandom right down the middle. Of course, the team can’t resist speculating about what Hasbro might unleash at the Pulse Showcase at New York Comic Con 2025 — spoilers: they’ve got wish lists longer than Slimer’s snack receipts.And because spooky season is creeping closer, the guys want YOU to send in your best paranormal tales for the upcoming Paranormal Takeover episode. Ghost stories, weird noises in the attic, possessed ZX Spectrums — nothing’s too strange for this bunch.If you’re into Ghostbusters news, Hasbro toy gossip, Ecto-1 excitement and plenty of spooky fan fun, this episode’s got more ectoplasm than Egon’s lab notes. So give Fate, Luck & Karma 30 minutes - and it'll give you the Ghostbusters world!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join Dean, Jay and Theo for the latest episode of Fate, Luck & Karma: A Ghostbusters Fan Podcast. In this ep, the team acknowledge that the range of Ghostbusters figures they spent most of the previous episode complaining about have, in fact, been so successful, Hasbro need to do a second production run.So... there's that. Plus, we look at more unpopular Ghostbuster opinions - this time from the Wheat State Ghostbusters, Palmetto State Ghostbusters, Reel Ghostbusters, the Wrestling Ghostbuster and Sin City Ghostbusters, - celebrate the genius work of a prop builder who's made a gingerbread proton pack, and also shamelessly self promote the upcoming West Midlands Ghostbusters comic con appearances at Coventry and Worcester here in the UK.All this, plus a question from Jay for US listeners over why no one says goodbye on the phone over there. Enquiring minds need to know...Fate, Luck & Karma: Give us 30 minutes and we'll give you the Ghostbuster world!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In this post-San Diego Comic Con episode of "Fate and Karma," the West Midlands Ghostbusters dive into a spirited discussion about the Ghostbusters franchise, exploring unpopular opinions from fellow fans, franchise members and from other chapters around the world. Hosts Dean Reilly, Jay Wood and Theo Wilson debate everything from the merits of Ghostbusters vs Ghostbusters 2, if Ghostbusters Afterlife was a better movie than Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, whether cosplay props and uniforms need to be screen accurate, and the impact of the 2016 reboot. With their usual humour and passion, they tackle topics like merchandise, character arcs, and the evolution of the franchise, inviting listeners to share their own Ghostbusters hills that they'd die on. Plus they share if they love or hate the Ghostbusters Ecto Glow figures and Ecto-1 vehicle (spoiler: they hate them. Like, really hate them). So tune into Fate, Luck & Karma: A Ghostbusters Fan Podcast. Give us 30 minutes, and we'll give you the Ghostbusters world.  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join Dean, Jay and Theo as the team reflect on a busy few weeks. The West Midlands Ghostbusters have been in the same room as Bill Murray - thanks to his New Worlds tour coming to town - collaborated with the East Midlands Ghostbusters at the Monopoly Events Midlands Comic Con at the NEC, expanded the FLK family by picking up the Trick Or Treat Studios Wall-Breaker Slimer and decided that yes, Theo definitely should wear the Ghostbusters Crocs on his wedding day.Plus we share some great Ghostbuster merch money off deals available right now, Jay talks about taking care of your mental health, and sparks an idea that might just lead to a baton passing relay race of Ghostbusters up and down the UK... But if you want the details, you'll have to listen to Fate, Luck & Karma: S02E22 - give us 30 minutes, and we'll give you the Ghostbusters world!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In its landmark 46th episode, Fate, Luck & Karma truly hits its stride, with hosts Dean, Jay, and Theo confidently guiding listeners through a stacked celebration of all things Ghostbusters. Dropping just after Ghostbusters Day 2025, this episode channels pure fan energy as it explores fresh releases, heartfelt initiatives, and that unmistakable Proton Pack hum. Here's what you can look forward to hearing all about: Ghostbusters Day 2025 Recap: From Hook & Ladder 8 to the HeartstringsThe team dives into the emotional core of Ghostbusters Day, spotlighting Jason Reitman's moving announcement of the Ghostbusters Give Back initiative. Revealed on the steps of the legendary Hook & Ladder 8 firehouse in New York City, this campaign celebrates the spirit of community that’s always been at the franchise’s heart. The podcasters unpack what this philanthropic push means for fans and how it's reigniting the sense of purpose within the fandom.Ghostbusters Crocs: Kicking Open the Containment Unit (In Style)Yes, you heard right—Ghostbusters-themed Crocs have entered the material plane. Dean, Jay, and Theo have a laugh, but also a think: are these the most polarising fashion drop since the Ecto-Goggles? These comfy kicks are already sparking buzz across Ghostbusters Reddit, TikTok, and collectors' groups alike.Hasbro Pulse Strikes Again: 1984-Style Proton Pack Another major talking point is the newly revealed Hasbro Pulse Ghostbusters Proton Pack, designed to mimic the classic 1984 look. Whether you’re a cosplayer, collector, or just a nostalgic gearhead, this Proton Pack has fans buzzing. The hosts discuss its features, screen-accurate design, and how it fits in with the current wave of Ghostbusters merch madness.Rooftop Legends: Action Figures That Capture the ClimaxCollectors rejoice! The new Ghostbusters action figures depicting the team as they appeared during the rooftop showdown with Gozer are finally here. The pod crew breaks down the sculpting detail, packaging design, and potential value for serious collectors. These figures are already hot topics in Ghostbusters toy groups and eBay listings.A Podcast Possessed – But In the Best WayEpisode 21 doesn't just review merch and moments—it's about fun, fandom, and firehouse banter. The chemistry between the hosts is palpable, and it's clear that the show has come into its own. If you're a fan of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, eagerly awaiting the next Ghostbusters sequel, or just vibing with the Ghost Corps aesthetic, this episode is your supernatural serotonin hit. Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

The Fate, Luck & Karma team welcome Gareth Mates, founder and organiser of Ghostbusters Celebration Wales 25 - an event bringing together custom Ecto-1 vehicles, photo ops, fan film screenings, cosplay, green screen pics and much more. Now in it's second year, the free to enter GBCW event will take place on Sunday 8th June 2025 at Newbridge Memo, Newbridge, South Wales. Listen in as Dean, Jay and Theo talk to Gareth about the origins of the event, the challenges of getting together a whole host of Ghostbusters franchises to collaborate on the event, what Gareth is working towards for future events, and also the charity that Ghostbusters Celebration Wales is going to be raising money for. Plus, hear about how the team can now get the Trick Or Treat Studios Slimer Wall Buster here in the UK, a great discount code that can be used at geek merch online retailer Zavvi, and a lovely story about how McKenna Grace is supporting the Ghostbusterfication of kid sized hospital gowns, to make the time that young people spend getting medical care a little less scary and a little more cool. All of this, plus a sneaky preview of Fate, Luck & Karma's 46th episode - when the podcast really finds its voice! Not bad for less than 30 minutes!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

If you've watched Ghostbusters Afterlife, you'll know that Episode 46 really matters in podcasting - just ask Dr Ray Stantz, or even Podcast (host of Mystical Tales of the Unknown Universe)!So whether you've been with us from the very start, or just hopped on the Fate, Luck & Karma rollercoaster from one of 75 countries around the world where our plucky little podcast has reached, we hope you join us for our 46th episode... and beyond!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join Dean, Jay and Theo as the team celebrate two whole years of podcasting - and like all the best parties, they've invited the neighbours!In this special Ghostbusters franchise spotlight episode, we look to the East - specifically, to the East Midlands Ghostbusters, to welcome the 10 year+ group to the podcast. You'll hear a little about their background, how the franchise got started and where it's progressed, hear some truly heart-warming stories of the great work they've done for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and with local charities too. In fact, if you want to support their main charity wherever you are in the world, then pop along to https://www.heartlinkchildrenscharity.co.uk/ or just search for "Heart Link Charity Leicester" to find out more. All this, plus we discuss how one member of the franchise has been a regular on British TV recently, and devote far too much airtime to talking about toast, toasters, and spreads that could be combined with toast. In fact, you'll get to the point where toast stops even sounding like a word. And yes, you'll even hear the phrase "meaty beverage". Fate, Luck & Karma: S02E19 - it's a great big Ghostbusters Midlands mashup where East meets West! Happy listening!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join Dean, Jay and Theo as they pack a whole heap of Ghostbusters news into just 30 minutes. You'll hear the guys discuss how Ernie Hudson manages to make himself even more endearing by supporting a drive for collecting puppy food (although this doesn't land quite how you'd expect with most of the team), as well as why he wants to get "down and dirty" in any Ghostbusters Frozen Empire sequel. Plus, we dive into a transdimensional cross-rip's worth of new Ghostbusters merch, from the impressive looking new Ghost Trap from Spirit Halloween, the TWO huge Stay Puft Inflatables from HalloweenCostumes.com, Pop Culture Coffee's Ghostbusters themed coffee blends - with matching mugs - and Fun.com's Ghostbusters sneaker range. All this, plus Dean trying to find an aftershave that smells like marshmallow. Why? Well, you'll just have to listen to the episode to find out. Fair warning though, this ep could lead to Google searching, impulse buying and bank account sadness. You have been warned.  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join Dean, Jay and Theo for this latest episode in the Fate, Luck & Karma Ghostbusters Fan Podcast series as they talk to a Busters franchise from north of the England and Scotland border: Ghostbusters Alba. You'll hear the team discuss how one creative member has become the go-to place for franchise patches here in the UK, how the team boast no less than SIX Ecto vehicles, their stunning £10k+ fundraising efforts, and much more. Plus, we explore culturally tricky topics like just how bad is Buckfast Tonic Wine, if there's an East vs West divide in the country, how if you get beaten up in Scotland at least the assailant will have a smile on his face, and if REAL Ghostbusters in Scotland wear kilts. (Spoiler: they do). So join us to hear memories of the first time Ghostbuster Alba team members saw the original movie on the big screen, and get up to speed on what's next from one of the UK's newest GB Chapters. All this and more, packed into just over 30 minutes. And not a bagpipe in sight.OK, maybe just one... Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In a special mini-episode, join Dean in the campaign to save the Prince Charles Cinema in London.The iconic independent cinema, which recently hosted a screening of Ghostbusters: The Preview Cut presented by Gil Kenan and Jason Reitman, is facing an uncertain future following a move by landlords to include a six month redevelopment clause in their current lease.This could give the landlord the right to redevelop the site, and give the cinema the minimum amount of time to attempt to find a new home.Spare a few minutes, have a listen to this episode, and pop yourself along to https://princecharlescinema.com/savethepcc/ to learn more, visit https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-the-prince-charles-cinema to sign a petition that will be sent to the landlords, their parent company, the Mayor of London, and the Secretary for Culture, Media and Sport. Also, share the hashtag #SaveThePCC to show your support online.Thank you.  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In our end of year Christmas special, join Dean, Jay and Theo as they look back on the last 12 months of Fate, Luck & Karma. You'll hear them reminisce about their favourite moments from the show, discuss whether the Hasbro Haslab Two In A Box will make it to UK backers before Christmas (spoiler: they don't think it will), grumble about Red One being on Amazon mere minutes after finishing at the cinema, and more.There's also their top recommendations for essential last minute gifts for the Ghostbusters fan in your life, a Ghostbuster-themed 12 days of Christmas by our very own AI Ray Stantz, a special thank you to all 73 countries that have now tuned in, and as you'd expect at Christmas, an excess of other stuff too. In fact, we're going to fill you with so much festive Ghostbuster goodness, you're going to need a nap afterwards to sleep off the effects. What better way to round off the year, or indeed see in 2025?Merry Christmas. And remember: be good, for goodness sake...  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join Dean, Jay and Theo as they discuss the largest ever gathering of Ghostbusters in the UK at Cross The Streams 2, celebrate the successful backing of the Haslab Ecto, consider whether or not the new Real Ghostbusters Funko Pops will be making their way into their collections, and talk about Celeste O'Connor's upcoming role in Scream 7. Keeping with the comedy horror theme, the guys also discuss the rather heavily influenced by Ghostbusters episode of What We Do In The Shadows. Which is essentially what would happen if Vampires had proton packs. Plus, the team reveal a cool new bit of tech that translates the podcast into a whole host of languages - while keeping your favourite presenters voices and accents intact! We're going international, baby! No stopping us now!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Triskaidekaphobia aside, join Dean, Lee, Jay and Theo for Season 2, Episode 13 of Fate, Luck & Karma: A Ghostbusters Fan Podcast.In this episode, the team talk about a recent Dan Akroyd interview where he hinted that both he and Bill Murray were done with the Ghostbusters franchise, how Ernie Hudson wants to be THE voice of Winston, wherever he appears, and we consider whether or not the Haslab Ecto crowd-funded project is going to come roaring over the finish line... or end up broken down before reaching the chequered flag. All of this, while Theo deals with a swollen eye, which we definitely don't pick on him about at all in this episode.OK, maybe a little bit. Oh, and being British, we also open up the show talking about the weather. We can't confirm if cups of tea were consumed while this part of the podcast was recorded. Chin chin!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join Dean, Jay, Lee and Theo as they talk to Cross The Streams organiser - and Worcester Ghostbuster - Mark Feltwell. The team discuss the challenges of planning the largest UK gathering of Ghostbusters, the logistics of getting everyone in the right place at the right time, what to do when some Ghostbusters miss the mass photoshoot because they'd wandered off for lunch, and much more. Cross The Streams will be happening as part of MCM Comic Con at the NEC in Birmingham, England on Saturday 30th November, and will see Ghostbusters from around the country descend on the West Midlands to hang out, catch up, and enjoy the usual comic con geek fun.Plus, the team discuss a recent fund-raiser for the Mary Stevens Hospice, the 8 mile walk that quickly turned into a 10 mile walk, all in the name of charity, plus Dean and Theo on the BBC Late Show - their second time on BBC Radio!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join the team as they discuss the sequel to previous Haslab Ghostbuster campaigns that saw both the Spengler Pack and Ghostbusters Plasma Series HasLab Two in the Box! Ghost Trap and P.K.E. Meter be successfully backed and moved into production - but this time around, it's the Haslab Ghostbusters Plasma Series Ectomobile!You'll hear Dean, Lee, Jay and Theo talk about if they're backing either of the two tiers of Hasbro Ecto collectibles, whether they'd display the Ghostbusters 1984 film version of Ecto-1, or the Ghostbusters II 1989 film version, and why the Library Ghost figure might just be their favourite Ghostbusters action figure of all time. Plus, they discuss why Hasbro can't seem to keep a secret, why their plans for a live reaction were scuppered when news of the Haslab project leaked before New York Comic Con... and how they're sad that Krispy Kreme still haven't sent them any Ghostbusters-themed doughnuts. Maybe one day. Maybe...All this and much, much more in this in-depth deep dive into the newest collectible on the Ghostbusters block. Let us know if you're going to back the project, and don't forget to leave us a review wherever you get this podcast - it'll really help us grow.  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

 In this bite-sized Paranormal Takeover special, there's a whole lot less of us, and a whole lot more of our listener stories. In this episode, you'll hear about a listener who finds herself out of time, an Irish mum whose little boy seems to be quite the old soul, a man who gets told in no uncertain terms to leave a scenic spot in the West Midlands, and one lucky man who avoids disaster because of fate, luck or karma... or maybe something even more supernatural. Continuing our run of episodes specially made for spooky season, this mini episode is a great way to get in the mood for Halloween. So it's once again time to dim the lights, draw the curtains and get ready for more never before heard tales of the unexplained. If you've got a theory about any of the stories included in this episode, or want to share experiences of your own, just reach out to us on social media, or through the comments section of wherever you listen to our podcast. Fate, Luck & Karma S02E09 - The Paranormal Takeover Part 3. We ain't afraid of no ghost... but we will be if we hear any more spooky stories. Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

 In this second half of a special two-part series, Fate, Luck & Karma wanders once again towards the other side with our Paranormal Takeover. This time, you'll hear more stories from members of the West Midlands Ghostbusters, all talking about their weird, spooky, scary, unexplained or just plain odd experiences. This time around, we've got heart-breaking premonitions by a young child, the ghost of an underaged coal miner, a ghostly game of chess that could have been pulled straight from the script of Ghostbusters Afterlife or Frozen Empire, and a sinister ghost that drags an innocent woman towards him using a thick rope noose... It's not for the faint-hearted. Just in time for spooky season, this second episode is a great way to get in the mood for Halloween, so dim the lights, draw the curtains and get ready for never before heard tales of the unexplained. If you've got a theory about any of the stories included in this episode, or want to share experiences of your own, just reach out to us on social media, or through the comments section of wherever you listen to our podcast. Fate, Luck & Karma S02E09 - The Paranormal Takeover Part 2. We *still* ain't afraid of no ghost... Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In this first half of a special two-part series, Fate, Luck & Karma wanders dangerously close to the other side with our Paranormal Takeover. You'll hear stories from members of the West Midlands Ghostbusters, all talking about their weird, spooky, scary, unexplained or just plain odd experiences. From poltergeist activity and doors that fly open with such force that they break the plaster on the adjoining door, to the healing hands of a dearly departed loved one, all the stories you hear are first-person accounts of the paranormal.Just in time for spooky season, this episode is a great way to get in the mood for Halloween, so dim the lights, draw the curtains and get ready for never before heard tales of the unexplained. If you've got a theory about any of the stories included in this episode, or want to share experiences of your own, just reach out to us on social media, or through the comments section of wherever you listen to our podcast. Fate, Luck & Karma S02E08 - The Paranormal Takeover Part 1. We ain't afraid of no ghost... Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Coming soon and just in time for spooky season, your Fate, Luck & Karma team are throwing open the doors, welcoming in members of the West Midlands Ghostbusters and hearing all about their experiences with the paranormal. Whether it's a pretty pesky poltergeist, a vaporous apparition, psychic mediums, spooky vibes or haunted houses, we'll bring you the very best of our home-grown stories of the strange. Just don't listen with the light off... Check it out when the nights get darker and the veil between our world and the next starts to lift...  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In Episode 7 of Season 2, the guys talk how much money the latest round of Ghostbusters movie props sold for at auction (and why one particular piece didn't sell at all), plus we get all confessional by talking how many times we've watched Ghostbusters movies... and the results might surprise you. Plus, there's a call out to hear from you, dear listener, about what you wanna hear from us in upcoming episodes. All of this, from us to you, in under 30 minutes: so get it in your ears, folks!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

On Episode 6 of Fate, Luck & Karma, the team talk all about making a wish come true for the big bad villain from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (or at least the man who played him on-set), what the new Haslab Ghostbusters release might be, and what we're expecting from the new Ghostbusters Animated Series that's been recently green-lit by Netflix. Plus, hear Jay's request for an action figure-scale bust of the Statue of Liberty, and why Dean and Theo want it to have "real flame action"... Also, we dive into Lee's encyclopaedic brain to decide which was the creepiest of all the ghosts in either The Real Ghostbusters or Extreme Ghostbusters cartoons (spoiler: it'll steal your eyes). All this, plus the random references to cake, Rockin' Roger and sexy corridors that you've come to expect from the boys at Fate, Luck & Karma. Settle in, give us 30(ish) minutes, and we'll give you the Ghostbusters world!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Hot on the heels of their appearance on the BBC, Dean, Jay, Lee and Theo are back home, talking Ghostbusters news, what it's like to appear on an international broadcasting network like the BBC, and sharing some shoutouts to a few unsung heroes that they've met over the last few weeks. Check out where the team think a 1984 prop of Slimer will land when it comes up for auction, why Jay would prefer a Stay Puft hat to everyone's favourite Onionhead, and why we want someone to rock up to a future convention dressed as Rockin' Roger. All this, and much more, on your fifth episode of Season 2 of Fate, Luck & Karma - as heard on the BBC! Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

To the wider world, Ian Whyte is a Welsh pro basketball player, actor, and stuntman... but to fans of the Ghostbusters franchise, he's Garraka. Join us as the team talk to Ian about his career, experiences on set, what it was like to walk into the Firehouse for the first time, and much more. Hear whether or not Ian helped himself to any unofficial souvenirs from Frozen Empire, if he collects action figures of himself, plus what words of wisdom he'd share to aspiring actors hoping to break into movies or TV. All this, plus Jay tries his luck in getting a freebie from Ian's private merch collection. Because of course he does.So for the insider scoop on Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Star Wars, the Predator movies, Prometheus and - of course - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, listen to Fate, Luck & Karma: Season 2 Episode 4.Cos if you don't... Garraka will come and get you... Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In a special on-location episode, we visit Mass Hysteria 2024, an event organised by the Portsmouth Ghostbusters over Ghostbuster Day Weekend. The franchise hosted the event to raise money for Cancer Research UK, and attracted Ghostbusters from all over the country.  We sent Grant from the Sussex Ghostbusters to a very windy south coast venue to check it out - along with some help from his favourite sidekick...If you'd like to help support the Portsmouth Ghostbusters in their cause, you can donate securely and direct to Cancer Research UK here: https://donate.cancerresearchuk.org/donateNow let's hand the reigns over to Grant. I've heard bustin' makes him feel good... Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of Ghostbusters and with Ghostbusters Day just around the corner, join the Fate, Luck & Karma team as they talk all things Ghostbusters Day, consider the value of digital Slimers and Mini Pufts to sit on a digital shelf, talk all things Ghostbusters Duck related, agree to have a quacktastic day, and more.Plus we've the return of "Theo With Your Heroes" and a new feature - "What Jay Would Do."Plus Dean gets all influencer-ish by encouraging you to like and subscribe. Which, ya know, would be really great if you did. HAPPY GHOSTBUSTERS DAY, EVERYONE!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

They're the best, the beautiful, the only... Fate, Luck & Karma team - and they're back for season 2! Join us for the return of Unnecessary Ghostbusters Censorship (the Frozen Empire Edition), our new feature "Theo with your Heroes" where we do very special shout-outs, plus our round-up of the latest Ghostbusters news, where we think the franchise will go next, and much, much more. If this is your first time listening, then welcome to the family. If you're a long-time listener, then welcome back! Now... let's run some red lights!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

We're getting closer to the launch of Fate, Luck & Karma: A Ghostbusters Fan Podcast Season 2. Enjoy our latest teaser trailer with some highlights from previous episodes - and if you've not caught up with all 25 eps, why not have a binge-listen now? Remember, we're looking for guests from around the Ghostbusters world, so if you're a franchise, a super-fan, have real-world paranormal experiences you'd like to share or consider yourself a legitimate Ghostbuster, we want to hear from you! Plus, if you like what you hear, we'd really appreciate a review on whatever podcast platform you listen to us on. Fate, Luck & Karma: Season 2 - coming soon!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

We couldn't stay away long. Check out our teaser for Season 2 of Fate, Luck & Karma: A Ghostbusters Fan Podcast.Coming soon. Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In this special episode and Season Finale, join Dean, Lee, Jay and Theo as they review the newest Ghostbusters movie - Frozen Empire. They discuss the story, cast, pacing and plot of the latest in the Ghostbusters franchise. How will they rate this 2024 instalment of the Spengler family saga? Well, you'll have to listen to find out but, as you'll probably expect, they're not all on the same page... Against a backdrop of controversy around Rotten Tomatoes ratings, and extreme reactions both positively and negatively towards the movie, cut through the noise as our four UK Ghostbusters fans share their first impressions of the Ghostbusters Afterlife sequel (previously referred to as #AfterAfterlife), where the movie may lead us to next, and - of course - if there was any cake to be had. (Spoiler: There wasn't). Speaking of spoilers, it goes without saying that in this Frozen Empire podcast review, there are spoilers a-plenty, so be sure to see the movie yourself before tuning in. You've been warned! Then, if you've enjoyed the last 25 episodes - or even if you haven't - please consider leaving us a review wherever you listened to our podcast.  It'll really help us grow Fate, Luck & Karma and come back stronger than ever. Then, if the stars align and with a little bit of luck (and if everything really does happen for a reason, as Pete Venkman suggested) then we'll be back soon with a brand new season of Fate, Luck & Karma: A Ghostbusters Fan Podcast. Thanks for listening!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

After 25 episodes, and attracting listeners on all five continents across 55 countries, Season 1 of Fate, Luck & Karma is coming to an end.But what a way to go.We'll be giving our reactions, thoughts, and responses to our first viewing of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. It's been a long time coming - and we can't wait. It goes without saying that spoilers will be numerous, so be sure to catch the movie before tuning into our Season Finale - coming soon. Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In this, the penultimate episode of Fate, Luck & Karma: A Ghostbusters Fan Podcast, join Dean, Lee, Jay and Theo as they discuss what they hope to see and what they think they'll see in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The team share the things that could make them leap out of their movie seats in excitement at that first screening, the moments that will truly make Frozen Empire memorable for them, and also some massively unreasonable and far-fetched hopes for subtle cameo appearances for the FLK and West Midlands Ghostbusters crew in the movie itself. It's not going to happen, but Ghostbuster geeks can dream. Plus, Theo sings (again), Lee busts out some frankly creepy voices (again), and 87% of the things Jay says end up on the cutting room floor (again). You gotta give the people what they want after all! Enjoy the episode - and bring on Frozen Empire!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

There's just two episodes left in Season One of Fate, Luck & Karma. It's been a wild ride over the last 23 eps, but it's strangely appropriate that the team bow out talking about what they hope to see from Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - and then reacting to their very first viewing of the new movie. So be sure to keep an eye out for the penultimate episode of Season One of Fate, Luck & Karma. It's gonna be emotional... Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join Dean, Jay and Theo (but sadly not Lee who had to sit this one out) as they watch together for the very first time both the North American theatrical trailer for Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, and the International Trailer too. You'll hear their live reactions as they see both trailers, and can watch along as they pick apart in detail some of the reveals, clues, hints and revelations contained within the North American trailer. It goes without saying that there's plenty of spoilers in here, so if you're keeping yourself as spoiler-free as possible, swing back around after you've caught the movie. For everyone else, grab your popcorn, settle in and listen to three Ghostbusters geeks doing what Ghostbusters geeks do. And yes, bustin' makes them feel good.  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

In this double-length episode, join Dean, Lee, Jay and Theo as they flick through the pages of UK movie magazine 'Empire', and talk through the 12 pages that are devoted to the upcoming release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.In this spoiler heavy discuss, the team pick apart all of the big news, reveals, hints and clues as to what to expect from the new Ghostbusters movie, and wonder what's awaiting us when it opens in March 2024. So if you're outside of the UK and couldn't get a copy of 'Empire', are inside the UK but didn't pick one up, or you've got a copy in front of you and just want to hear four geeks speculating about their favourite franchise, this one is for you - and just so we're not accused of letting anyone listen without fair warning - there are so... many... spoilers! Spoilers! There's lots of them! Now if you're ok with that - hit play! You're gonna love it!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join Dean, Lee, Jay and Theo for their first podcast of 2024 - and it's a busy one for Ghostbusters fans everywhere. They talk the release date move of Frozen Empire, check out the spoiler-heavy new range of Frozen Empire Funko Pop Vinyls, shake the Hasbro Containment Unit blind boxes to talk Ghostbusters mini-figures, decide how they feel about shaking, pulling and slapping a Slimer toy (with a butt) and much, much more.Plus the team talk hopes for a big Ghostbusting year, and there's a very special New Year message from a true giant in the world of Ghostbusters movies... All this, in just over 35 minutes. Fate, Luck & Karma: Season 1, Episode 21. Now legally able to buy booze in the US! Aaaand if you enjoy this ep, please leave us a lovely New Year review - it would truly make our 2024!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.

Join us for our very first Christmas special, where Dean, Jay, Theo and (eventually!) Lee reflect on the last 20 episodes, cover the latest Ghostbusters news, and looks forward to 2024 - it's going to be a big one for Ghostbusters fans.Plus, they talk Ghostbusters Slimer lamps, Ghostbuster Cuckoo Clocks and more merch from the Bradford Exchange, and all those other bits of merch that the team asked for freebie samples of... but never got. Merry Christmas to all, and from Fate, Luck & Karma in 2023 - goodnight!  Want to get in touch? Send us a text!Support the showIf you liked what you heard, be sure to pay us a visit on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WestMidlandsGhostbusters), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@fateluckandkarma) or TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fateluckkarmapodcast?_r=1&_t=ZN-9441hfE9Xmw).You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fateluckandkarma - plus, you'd really help us out if you left a review wherever you listen to this podcast.