This week's special guest is Adam Toplass, a native Australian toy collector! Toy collecting can be a very different experience depending on where you are on the planet. From line identity to availability to media tie-ins, there are tons of factors that play into regional supply and awareness. And there's no better way to delve into these differences than to talk to a fellow collector from far, far away! Listen in as Dave and Adam discuss two very different – but also similar - collector lifesty...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 368
The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer. It's time to dip our toes into the world of Star Wars Legends. Darth Plagueis is only mentioned once across nine full movies, but his effect can be felt throughout the entire series. The Sith lord who helped make o...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 367
Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this monthly podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans. Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe! Music by Andy Samford Follow us on Instagram and Twitter ! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this month’s episode! Let us k...
Jul 06, 2020•59 min•Ep. 366
On this week’s episode Dave and our Head of Research Ryan Schweck run down the insane amount of toy news that’s hit over the past several weeks – and San Diego Comic Con hasn’t even happened yet! Listen in as Beth, Dave, Sean, and Chris discuss their favorite – and not-so-favorite – pop culture from 1990! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com You can follow D...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 365
Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this monthly podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans. Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe! On this special preview episode your hosts – Dave, Kristian, and Noel – break down Hasbro's exciting new GI Joe website! From character selection to the history of the Joes, Mission Z...
Jun 29, 2020•45 min•Ep. 364
The dynamite team of Dave, Beth V, Rad Ranger, and Chris DePetrillo reunite to look thirty years into the past! 1990 was a landmark year for pop culture, jam-packed with movies, songs, and toys that inspired a geenration! From Turtles to Tiny Toons, plenty of innovative entertainment was born that year. As part of an annual tradition, Dave gathered some of the Needless Things Irregulars to reflect on the pop culture that made us who we are today. This week’s episode travels back to a time when t...
Jun 26, 2020•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 363
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! And also not-so-classic films like Glenn Danzig’s new feature, Verotika ! Ryan’s pick was supposed to happen back in April, but then the world fell apart. The good news is that with all due precautions the show is able to record Commentaries again. The bad news is that after experiencing the relentless barrage of crap that is Glenn Danzig’s Verotika...
Jun 19, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 362
Your host Dave teams up with Dragon Con luminary Kristian Allen and Noel Wood from The Finest to look back at the formative years of Hasbro’s GI Joe: A Real American Hero toy line! 1986 was a huge year for the A Real American Hero line of GI Joes. So big, in fact, that it took the guys a full episode to give it the attention it deserves! From heavy hitters like the COBRA Viper and the Battle Android Trooper to experiments in neon like Sci-Fi, ’86 gave us a lot to love. Plus, this week brings a H...
Jun 12, 2020•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 361
The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer. Star Wars movies love to just jump right into the thick of things, often without telling us how we got from point A to point B. That's where novels come in handy. Today we're taking a look at the novel that bridges...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 360
This week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast welcomes the originator of Glowmania, the Glow-in-the-Dark World Champion Bob Burke! Recent times have made eBay more popular than ever and collectors all over the world have embraced the site as an alternative to brick and mortar toy hunting. With that change has come an increased interest in vintage toy lines. While some people look to dump their collections for quick cash, others are finding satisfaction in tracking down toys of their youth. ...
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 359
It’s time to look back at the original - and best – line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Your host Dave and special guest Chris DePetrillo from Figures Toy Company share their memories of the groundbreaking toy line that began in 1988. From wacky figures to radical vehicles to awesome playsets, few toy lines have presented as much creativity and variety. Listen in as Dave and Chris share their top Turtles toys on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Be sure to join the Needless Th...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 358
Huge thanks to the Phantomaniacs for helping out with a ton of great questions! Dave answers a wide spectrum of questions about toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram ...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 357
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! The Needless Commentary Team experience the greatest comic-to-lie action adaptation of all time as they watch 1990's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ! Listen in as Dave, Arian, and the Cadavers have a shell of a good time on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the c...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 356
The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer. We got a little out of order in our excitement to post the Ahsoka episode. Master and Apprentice explores the difficult relationship between Qui-Gon Jinn and his young padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi as they try to save a p...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 355
The Execute Chapter 66 crew join the show for a look at the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars ! Listen in as Dave, Beth, Chad, and Head of Research Ryan discuss all of the powerful feelings evoked by the end of a truly remarkable era on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com You can follow Dave as Phan...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 354
Your host Dave teams up with Dragon Con luminary Kristian Allen and Noel Wood from The Finest to look back at the formative years of Hasbro’s GI Joe: A Real American Hero toy line! Launching in 1982, the update of the classic GI Joe toy line was a defining trademark of 80s pop culture. Bolstered by a comic book and an animated series, the Real American Hero line remained a constant in toy aisles for over a decade and is still sought after by collectors to this day. Featuring an unparalleled coll...
May 01, 2020•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 353
The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer. We were all heartbroken when Anakin's padawan, Ahsoka Tano, walked away from the Jedi order at the "end" of The Clone Wars animated series. Then we got to be happy again when she showed up on Rebels, but what was s...
Apr 29, 2020•50 min•Ep. 352
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! In their efforts to bring you fresh, new episodes every single Friday the Needless Commentary Team utilized unfamiliar and potentially unstable technology in order to produce an all-new Needless Commentary! Billy Madison is one of the best-known, most often quoted comedy films of all time. It’s ridiculous and absurd and like no life anyone has ever ...
Apr 24, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 351
As chosen by the Phantomaniacs on Facebook - Dave unboxes the Ringside Collectibles exclusive Deadman's Revenge - Undertaker as Kane WWE Elite figure from Mattel! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! You can follow Ph...
Apr 22, 2020•27 min•Ep. 350
Huge thanks to the Phantomaniacs for helping out with a ton of great questions! Dave answers a wide spectrum of questions about toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com You can follow Dave as Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram ...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 349
Dave and Phantom, Jr. unbox the entire new wave of Hasbro's Marvel Legends that was meant to tie in with the upcoming Black Widow movie, as well as the Fan Channel Exclusive Deluxe figure! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what yo...
Apr 15, 2020•44 min•Ep. 348
Mike Gordon returns to the Needless Things Podcast to discuss the world’s most famous secret agent! Which seems… counterproductive. This conversation hits on various facets of the superspy franchise – the movies, the toys, the books, and more. Bond has spawned a multitude of different merchandising pursuits, but perhaps not as many as you'd expect! Listen is as Mike and Dave determine which Bond movie title is the greatest: The Man with the Gordon Gun Tomorrow Never Gordons The Gordon Who Loved ...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 347
Dave and Phantom, Jr. unbox two 2-packs from NECA's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated line - Bebop with Rocksteady and Shredder with Krang! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! You can follow Phantom Troublemaker ...
Apr 08, 2020•31 min•Ep. 346
The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer. In this episode we take on the new novelization of The Rise of Skywalker. I know we said that we'd be doing Master and Apprentice this time, but with the movie so recently released for home viewing we thought this ...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 345
Mr. Beau Brown returns to the show to talk about He-Man and other stuff! Listen is as Beau and Dave talk about the current state of Masters of the Universe on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com You can follow Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture! Hung...
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 344
Dave and Phantom, Jr. unbox the new Deluxe Snake-Eyes figure from Hasbro's GI Joe Classified line! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! You can follow Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for all...
Apr 01, 2020•32 min•Ep. 343
The Troublemaker family unbox one of Dave's childhood favorites, straight off of eBay - the legendary robot soap! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! You can follow Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook , Twitter , and In...
Mar 31, 2020•15 min•Ep. 342
Dave and Head of Research Ryan Schweck do a deep dive into the greatest DC Comics action figure line of all time – Mattel’s DC Universe Classics! Starting in 2008, Mattel took on the unenviable task of producing a line of 6”(ish) action figures based on the characters of DC Comics. But not just Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman – the legendary toy company dug deep into the rich history of DC and released everyone from the Metal Men to B’wana Beast! Listen is as Ryan and Dave revisit one of the ...
Mar 27, 2020•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 341
The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer. This time we're discussing Thrawn: Treason , comparing it to the original Thrawn trilogy, and laying out our hopes for Star Wars: The High Republic . Still none of us has figured out why the world cares so much abo...
Mar 23, 2020•59 min•Ep. 339
Inspired by countless pop culture tournaments being held across social media that are, in turn, inspired by some sportsball event that may or may not be canceled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to determine… THE GREATEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME! Pulling 64 possibilities from the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group , we will determine THE GREATEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME! Via a fair and balanced process. Ryan Cadaver, Nicole Ghouled Cadaver, and A...
Mar 20, 2020•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 340
