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 Heartstrings Th...
Jun 10, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 h...
May 14, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 show ...
Apr 15, 2025•40 sec•Season 2Ep. 21
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-...
Mar 17, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 l...
Mar 01, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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...
Jan 30, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 ...
Jan 29, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 ...
Dec 20, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 essent...
Dec 06, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 ...
Nov 21, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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...
Nov 18, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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...
Oct 23, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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 sp...
Oct 14, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 ...
Oct 07, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 ar...
Oct 01, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 v...
Sep 20, 2024•43 sec•Season 2Ep. 8
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 t...
Sep 11, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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,...
Aug 14, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 c...
Jul 23, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 m...
Jul 09, 2024•59 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 dona...
Jun 09, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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...
Jun 05, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 ...
May 22, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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! Plu...
May 02, 2024•2 min
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 show If 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 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/westmidlandsghostbusters/). You can also show your support and help us grow at https://ko-fi.com/fatelu...
Apr 17, 2024•1 min0
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 posit...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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! S...
Mar 16, 2024•49 sec•Season 1Ep. 25
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 FL...
Mar 11, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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 show If you liked wh...
Feb 29, 2024•1 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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 ...
Jan 29, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 23
