It's Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Premiere Week! While Jim's away in NYC to cover the premiere, the Los Angeles Ghostbusters are prepping for a series of events to celebrate the film and the upcoming Dark Horse Comic Ghostbusters: Back In Town over the next month. Miguel Medina and Matt Zunich of LA Ghostbusters join us to fill us in on the celebratory events they'll be holding on the west coast. Plus, get filled in on the last Ghostbusters headlines before the premiere of the new movie! Special T...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 75
This week we’re talking to Craig Goldberg of Yes Have Some Podcast and his recurring YouTube livestream "Ghostbusters Radio Live" to hear a bit about his new "Firehouse Fridays" behind-the-scenes videos! Craig and his co-hosts Abigail Gardner and Jacob Walsh had a very unique opportunity to visit the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire set during filming in London last June, and now they’ll be releasing video content in partnership with Sony and Ghost Corps documenting parts of their set visit and showi...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 74
This week we're chatting with David Miyakawa, who develops officially licensed Ghostbusters apparel for Ripple Junction in his capacity as a graphic designer, and who has probably designed something in your closet or dresser drawer! Join us for interesting insights about how licensed Ghostbusters apparel is made, the latest apparel offerings from Ripple Junction, (including new designs that celebrate #Ghostbusters Frozen Empire) and more. Plus find out how you might win a prize pack of apparel f...
Feb 28, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Matt Sanders of TCU Collectibles and the Ghostbusters Containment Unit Autograph collecting group rejoins us to catch up about his recent efforts to complete another round of signings with McKenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard at MegaCon in Florida, to chat about our hopes for the 40th year of Ghostbusters, as well as to fill us in on some current and future autograph offerings coming soon! Plus, get caught up on Ghostbusters headlines, including info on the Ghostbusters Frozen Empire premiere and eve...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 72
This week we’re chatting with Dan Liberg & Chris Burns Jr. about the wrap up of their contest to choose the 50 fan franchises to be featured on the Ghostbusters Playing Card Decks they'll be producing as a charity benefit for Hook & Ladder 8 & FDNY. Plus, we dig into their recent struggles with Facebook, their upcoming Ghostbusters Day event at the firehouse in NYC, and our hopes and dreams for more Plasma series toys and other Ghostbusters merch. Find all of that and more - includin...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Ryan Espin of the NYC Ghostbusters rejoins us this week alongside Bob Anderson of the Windy City Ghostbusters to talk about a collaborative Ghostbusters Franchise directory database called WhoYaGonnaCall.org! Learn more about this cool, public facing and searchable directory resource that will allow Ghostbusters Franchises to improve their collaborative engagement with charity efforts and the broader fan community. Plus, find out about all of the Ghostbusters Headlines of the past week! Special ...
Feb 07, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News joins the show as guest co-host and commentator for an "XL-sized" Extraplasm, as we break down not one but two trailers released for Ghostbusters Frozen Empire over the last week! Get caught up on Ghostbusters headlines with the Ghostbusters News man himself, and then join us as we dig into the big reveals from the domestic US and international trailers for Ghostbusters Frozen Empire! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi ...
Jan 31, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Tony Taylor of Fantazm Toys joins us this week for a fun discussion about everything we’ve learned from Empire Magazine about Ghostbusters Frozen Empire! We explore all of the reveals that have unfolded as Empire has reached UK newsstands and offer up our thoughts on what they mean for the movie we’re all eagerly awaiting to see in less than 2 months. And, of course we also chat about toys, the latest Fantazm Toys releases, and our thoughts on Hasbro’s rollout of toys in support of Ghostbusters ...
Jan 24, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 68
We’re catching up with Nick Ferrarra & "EctoTech" Greg Hilyard who are the keepers of Ecto-1 NJ – the authentic replica of the Ecto-1 from New Jersey! Greg and Nick and the Ecto-1 NJ spent time over the last six weeks in Chicago at Wonderverse promoting the grand opening and attended the grand opening party where they met McKenna Grace, Eric Reich and folks from the Ghostbusters fandom. We catch up about their adventures in Chicago, their successful Halloween Ghost Tour experience in NYC, an...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 67
The Mooglie Fan Club’s Eric Christenson rejoins the show to talk about Wonderverse (Sony's new entertainment venue in the Chicago metro area) and its prominent inclusion of interactive Ghostbusters games and experiences! Eric was recently invited to visit Wonderverse during its preview period and provides us with a bit of a debrief on his time at this new venue that is anchored in many ways by Sony’s celebration of Ghostbusters. And, that also means we got to talk about his time playing the Holo...
Jan 10, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Justin West of the Strange Glow Video podcast joins the show for a discussion about the latest Ghostbusters toy offerings from Hasbro that have turned up at Target.com and a local toy retailer in Austin, TX. Jim and Justin discuss the products that have been revealed thus far, what toys they'd like to see on the way, and (more broadly) how the toy and action figure industry is changing. Plus find out about the latest Ghostbusters Headlines since the start of 2024, and details on a way to support...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 65
We are ringing in 2024 with a celebratory commentary of Ghostbusters 2 and an amazing panel of 4 guests! Tom Henry and Matt Sanders of The Containment Unit / TCU Collectibles & Toys bring a wealth of knowledge from their interviews with a number of Ghostbusters 2 cast and effects crew members. And along with them is Derek Osborn, who served as an editor and producer on the Ghostbusters documentary film Cleaning Up the Town and who is currently working on the Ghostbusters 2 documentary, Too H...
Dec 30, 2023•2 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News and Tony Taylor of Fantazm Toys join the podcast to celebrate the holiday season with a watchalong commentary of the Bill Murray Christmas classic, Scrooged! Plus, find out about the latest Ghostbusters headlines, the upcoming New Year's Eve special episode, and an opportunity to pick up Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire posters that will be happening as we ring in the new year! Thanks for being a part of what makes Extraplasm worthwhile and Happy Holidays! Speci...
Dec 23, 2023•2 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Tom Henry of The Containment Unit (TCU) autograph group on Facebook and TCU Toys joins the show for a recap of his recent trip to Steel City Con to complete a bulk signing opportunity with Ghostbusters Afterlife and Frozen Empire star McKenna Grace! he secured hundreds of custom ordered autographs for Ghostbusters fans from around the world! We chat about his trip, his interactions working with McKenna to complete hundreds of autographs for fans from around the world, the autograph collecting ho...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News joins Jim as they run down the week’s headlines and discuss some new reveals about Ghostbusters Frozen Empire (namely things that are class 5, free roaming, and vaporous). Plus, Jim & Jason wrap up the completion of the wildly successful crowdfunding effort for Hasbro Pulse's "Two in a Box" Ghost Trap and PKE Meter combo pack, and even somehow find themselves inventing an outstanding premise for an asymmetrical Home Alone video game based on the Ghostbu...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 61
This week we’re talking Ghostbusters, comics and more with John Yurcaba IV! John is not only a massive Ghostbusters fan whose art has been featured by Sony and Ghost Corps, but who also works drawing comics for IDW on titles like Godzilla, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Transformers Beast Wars. Join us for a fun discussion about the forthcoming Ghostbusters comic book mini-series “Back in Town” coming in March from Dark Horse Comics, as well as John's recently released Frozen Empire print and...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Ryan Espin, President of the NYC Ghostbusters joins us this week for a fun conversation about the Ghostbusters Toy Drive initiative taking place this month and that NYC Ghostbusters will be kicking off with a live telethon event this week. Ryan and Jim discuss the important work that NYC Ghostbusters does in supporting local charities, their recent certification as a 501c3 charity organization, their participation at NY Comic Con, and much more! Plus get filled in on the Ghostbusters headlines o...
Nov 28, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Extraplasm took a field trip to attend a benefit screening of Ghostbusters Answer the Call along with a Q&A and cocktail hour hosted by none other than director Paul Feig and his co-writer Katie Dippold! This exciting event was a benefit for the Good Deed Corps - a 501c3 non profit whose important work serves to foster ballot access, voter registration and democratic engagement with underrepresented communities. Get caught up on the week's headlines and then join Jim and Leah (theater and co...
Nov 21, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 58
WE'RE BACK! Extraplasm returns after a week off, and in the wake of the highly anticipated Ghostbusters Frozen Empire teaser trailer! Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News and Tony Taylor and Brendan Pearce of Fantazm Toys & Badoochi Studios join the show for a panel discussion about the title, plot and character details the trailer revealed, the fan community's collective reaction to new Ghostbusters content, potential toys & collectibles, and yes - even expensive red parkas! Plus, get...
Nov 14, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Returning guest Dan Liberg and newcomer Chris Burns of the Buffalo Ghostbusters join the show to discuss their ongoing work supporting Hook & Ladder 8 and more! We chat about their new Ghostbusters Franchise playing card project to fundraise for the firehouse, their recent appearance at NYCC, their podcast mini-series with author James Green Jr. discussing his book A Convenient Parallel Dimension, and their successful Ghostbusters Day event at the firehouse in NYC. Plus find out how Jim, Chr...
Oct 31, 2023•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Ghostbusters fan and artist Richi Crypt joins the podcast! Richi Crypt is a lifelong Ghostbusters fan whose self published comics and Ghostbusters fan portrait commissions are well known among our community. We chat about Ghostbusters fan culture, his experiences as a self-published Ghostbusters artist, our mutual appreciation for Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed and much more. Plus get filled in on the latest Ghostbusters headlines! To see Richi's work or join his Discord channel, visit his LinkT...
Oct 24, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News joins the podcast for a discussion of the week’s headlines, with an extended focus on Hasbro’s latest marketing effort for Ghostbusters toys. Join Jim and Jason as they speculate on what Ghostbusters related announcement Hasbro will ultimately be making at their 1027 event later this month and offer commentary on Hasbro’s marketing strategies. Plus find out about what’s happening with Ghostbusters video games and VR in the weeks ahead, upcoming merch releas...
Oct 17, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Chris Stewart, aka @Protoncharging on the Internet and co-host of the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip Podcast joins the show for a fun chat about Halloween, Ghostbusters collections, and so-called "weird" promotional merchandise! Plus, get up to date on the Ghostbusters headlines from the past week! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX
Oct 10, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 53
John Yurcaba joins the show for a conversation about his recent work drawing Godzilla comics, our thoughts on Ghostbusters Soundtracks, our hopes for a forthcoming Ghostbusters trailer and storytelling to come, and John’s month-long narrative art project, Ectober: Midnight Run. Plus, get caught up on headlines of the previous week! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX
Oct 03, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Matt Zunich of Los Angeles Ghostbusters returns to the program to discuss charity work, Ghostbusting and the Halloween season! Join Matt and Jim in a discussion of LAGB's recent visit to Ghost Corps, their continued charity collaborations with Starlight Foundation, their work this Halloween Season fundraising for patients at Luskin Orthopedic Children's Hospital, their upcoming events at Seaside Oddities Expo and Scum & Villainy Cantina and so much more! Plus Jim fills you in on the Ghostbus...
Sep 26, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Craig Goldberg of Yes Have Some Podcast returns this week for a discussion of many things related to Ghostbusters and pop-culture, including thoughts on Ghostbusters fan culture, Dragon Con and PKE Surge, changing trends in toy marketing (including Hasbro bowing out of ToyFair 2023) the trailer for the next Ghostbusters film, and more! Plus, get filled in on the week's headlines! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghos...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Extraplasm returns after a week off and friend of the show Tony Taylor returns to talk about Ghostbusters toys as we approach Toy Fair 2023 at the end of the month! Join Jim and Tony as they discuss their hopes for officially licensed toys and costume props from Hasbro and Spirit Halloween, marketing and branding of Ghostbusters role play toys, Hasbro RC Traps turning up for sale in China, and their thoughts on the potential for a new Ghostbusters HasLab in support of the next movie. Plus find o...
Sep 12, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 49
This week we’re getting to know the caretakers of Ecto-1NJ: Nick Ferrara, and “Ectotech” Greg Hilyard! Ecto-1NJ is an authentic screen-accurate replica of the Ecto-1 that Nick and Greg have made their passion project. Together, they have worked to represent the fandom at Ghostbusters events over the last several years including at Hook & Ladder 8 for Ghostbusters Day, and more recently as valet for Matt Cardona at Game Changer Wrestling’s Homecoming. But Ecto-1NJ’s story is also a wild one o...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Justin West of the Strange Glow Video podcast and the Midland Empire Ghostbusters joins the show for a fun chat about his experiences as a Ghostbusters fan, prop builder, video and podcast content creator, and the largest purveyor of 1964 World's Fair Lucky Coins on the Internet! Tune in as we chat about his journey as a fan, becoming an overnight Etsy retailer after finding a cache of Janine's lucky coins online, his current work producing video documenting the Ultimate 84 Ecto-1 Decals Project...
Aug 22, 2023•2 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 47
We're celebrating Episode 46 and one year of podcasting with three fantastic folks who helped make the first year of Extraplasm great! First get an update on the state of the podcast and some new exciting announcements about what's to come. Then load up your copy of Ghostbusters Afterlife and celebrate 46 Extraplasms with a watchalong commentary track for Ghostbusters Afterlife: The film that gave us a character named Podcast who has a podcast, and that evoked the whole "46th episode" gimmick! J...
Aug 15, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 46
