Never say never… But this is the final episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Our adventures will continue on the Needless Things YouTube Channel, on Instagram, and on the newly expanded Audible Interlude: A GI Joe Podcast! Thanks for all of your love and support and most of all for the precious time you have spent with the Needless Things Podcast over the last decade. And now, on with the (final) show! There is no greater calling than to determine the greatest anything of all time. In order to...
Apr 15, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 458
Keith and Pete from Clown is Down return to talk with Dave about their dumb old jobs! 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 Needless Things on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture! Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit the Needless Things Archives for a decade of dorkery!...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 457
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 Year of Dystopocalypse continues with John Carpenter’s Escape from LA ! Did the legendary director and the man who starred in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes manage to recapture the magic of this film’s predecessor? With the help of White Zombie, Sugar Ray, and Sexpod it seems like a sure thing! Listen in as the Needless Commentary Team – minus N...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 456
On this week's episode Dave talks to the delightful folks from Gaelstone Media about the many projects they have in the works! Hear about what it takes to make your creative dreams come true and be inspired by the fellowship that led to Action Mice, an all-new Panda Khan, and the entire Anthroverse, coming soon to a streaming service – and toy store? - near you! 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...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 455
Matt Reeves' The Batman was positioned to return the character to the center of pop culture attention in a way that hasn't been seen since 1989. The marketing, merchandising, and general hype for this new film are at massive levels. Did The Batman deliver? Do we need to buy all of the toys and watches and posters? Is Robert Pattinson the best of the Bats? Can we all keep our pants on while discussing Zoe Kravitz? Join Dave, Head of Research Ryan Schweck, the Cadavers, and Arian Gulick as they di...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 454
The world still isn’t ready for Toy Fair, but we are! The physical event might have been cancelled, but this month still brought plenty of toy news and announcements from all of the major companies. From NECA to Super 7 to Mezco, you favorites all took some time to spotlight the shape of toys to come! Join Dave and Needless Things’ Head of Research Ryan Schweck as they discuss the coolest collectibles that will be unleashed in the coming year! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook...
Feb 25, 2022•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 453
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! It’s Swayzuary again and this year the crew are watching the post-apocalyptic action flick – and possible Red Dawn sequel - Steel Dawn ! 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 Needless Things on Fac...
Feb 18, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 452
It’s out of the toy room and into the bedroom for another mood-setting Needless Things playlist! Put away your oils and perfumes and incense because you don’t need any of that – Needless Things is going to turn you on with another collection of songs of sexual seduction. Valentine’s Day is imminent and we’ve got you covered. Dirty Dirty Dave, Take My Beth Away, the GLOWMANIA WORLD CHAMPION Sexual Vanilla Bob Burke, and filling in for Noel “got” Wood – Ryan “The ‘L’ is for ‘LOVER’” Cadaver put to...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 450
Dave welcomes the incomparable Wordburglar to the show for this special bonus episode! From the video store to Cobra Island, this man is making some of the best hip hop you've ever heard! Listen in as Burgie and Dave talk GI Joe, hip hop, and pop culture! 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 Needless Things on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagra...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 451
Mike Gordon returns to discuss Playmates Toys' all-new Star Trek Universe 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 You can follow Needless Things on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture! Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit the Needless Things Archives for a decade of dorkery!...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 449
Mike Gordon returns to the show to discuss the past, present, and future of Star Trek toys! 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 Needless Things on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture! Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit the Needless Things Archives for a decade of dorkery!...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 448
Dave is out of commission with the Omicron Variant, so this week brings a very special compilation of some of the best segments from Audible Interlude: A GI Joe 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 Needless Things on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture! Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? ...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 447
Let’s say goodbye to the weirdness of 2021 with a massive megasode! Join a big ol' pile of Needless Things friends as we reflect on the year that was! It had to be better than 2020? Right? 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 Needless Things on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture! Hungry for more movies, music,...
Dec 31, 2021•3 hr 25 min•Ep. 446
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! It’s the thirtieth anniversary of the fifth – and final! – film from the Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise. Please join the Needless Commentary team as they celebrate this solemn occasion! 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” ...
Dec 24, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 445
The holidays are here and that means it's time for Needless Things’ jolliest episodes of the year! DECK THE HALLS Dave, Beth VON KRAMPUS, NOEL Noel, and the GLOWMANIA WORLD CHAMPION JINGLE Bob Burke put together an all-new collection of essential Christmas songs! 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 Needless Things on Facebook , Twitter , and ...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 444
Keith and Pete from Clown is Down return to the show to talk about decorating for the holidays! Listen in as Dave and the Clown is Down guys share memories, preferences, and tips for making your home the envy of everyone during the holiday season! 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 Needless Things on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for al...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 443
One of the hardest parts of the holidays is finding just the right gifts for your loved ones. This episode won’t help with that, but maybe you’ll get some laughs while you’re out shopping. The mission is to scour the corners of the internet to discover the most absurd gift ideas available. Listen in as Needless Things' best and brightest round up some of the dumbest, goofiest, most ridiculous gifts on the internet in this special episode! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Grou...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 442
Dave and Mr. Beau Brown sit down with Pixel Dan’s The Toys of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe for a game of Eternian Roulette! Using this massive tone and a random number generator, Dave and Beau discuss a wide variety of men, monsters, and machines from the history of the Masters toy 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 You can follow Needless ...
Nov 19, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 441
This panel was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2021 for the Horror Track! This week’s episode features a live panel about An American Werewolf in London , Wolfen , and The Howling ! Join Dave, the Cadavers, Christopher G. Moore, and moderator Thomas Mariani for a HOWL of a good time! 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 Needless Things on Facebook...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 440
It’s the Halloween season and time for Needless Things’ spookiest episodes of the year! It’s time to wrap up our spooky celebrations by honoring the most notorious of all of Halloween's many mascots - ghosts! DEAD Dave, BETHLEJUICE, OMINOUS Oz, RECENTLY DEPARTED Ryan, and NECROPLASM Nicole talk about specters, spooks, apparitions, and poltergeists in this Halloween episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation fo...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 439
It’s the Halloween season and time for Needless Things’ spookiest episodes of the year! After the success (and fun time recording) of last year’s Dead Man’s Playlist, Needless Things is bringing you Return of Dead Man’s Playlist: Needless Halloween Vol. 2! DEMONIC Dave, BLOODBATH Beth, Noel “DON’T GO IN THE” Wood, and the GLOWMANIA WORLD CHAMPION Bob “The Bloody Buzzsaw” Burke put together the first-ever Needless Things collection of essential Halloween songs! Be sure to join the Needless Things...
Oct 22, 2021•2 hr•Ep. 438
It’s the Halloween season and time for Needless Things’ spookiest episodes of the year! Join us for a SPECIAL REPORT on the new horror sensation, Halloween Kills ! 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 Needless Things on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture! Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit t...
Oct 19, 2021•41 min•Ep. 437
It’s the Halloween season and time for Needless Things’ spookiest episodes of the year! For this month’s episode DIABOLICAL Dave and the CUTIE-POOTIE Cadavers discuss the overlooked and underappreciated horror-comedy Idle Hands ! 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 Needless Things on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for all the latest on po...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 436
It’s the Halloween season and time for Needless Things’ spookiest episodes of the year! This panel was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2021 for the Horror Track! Listen in as Needless Things and friends discuss one of the most innovative and influential films in horror history! 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 Interstitial music provided by The Mystery Men? ...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 435
This panel was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2021 for the American Sci-Fi Classics Track! Listen in as Needless Things flashes back thirty years in the past for some pop culture fun! 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 Interstitial music provided by The Mystery Men? You can follow Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for all the latest o...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 434
This year the Dragon made its glorious return and absolutely decimated Atlanta. On this week’s episode Dave, Beth, Ryan, Nicole, and Oz recount their many adventures over the much-needed weekend of booze and dorkery. Listen in as Needless Things recovers from the rampage of the great serpent! 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 Interstitial music provided b...
Sep 17, 2021•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 433
The trek to Dragon Con has (finally) begun again! For this special early episode we brought the Needless Things Dragon Con crew together to drink and pretend they know things! Listen in as Needless Things once again dives into the jaws of the Dragon! 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 Interstitial music provided by The Mystery Men? You can follow Phantom T...
Sep 01, 2021•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 432
The trek to Dragon Con has (finally) begun again! For this week’s episode Dave brought two Dragon Con veterans back to the show – Keith and Pete from the Clown is Down podcast ! Listen in as Needless Things once again dives into the jaws of the Dragon! 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 Interstitial music provided by The Mystery Men? You can follow Phantom...
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 431
The trek to Dragon Con has (finally) begun again! This week we’re kicking off our festivities with a special double feature. First Dave talks to Beth Giles (as in Rupert), Director of the Silk Road Track. Next up the Audible Interlude: A GI Joe Podcast crew reminisce about their history with the greatest con in all the land! Listen in as Needless Things once again dives into the jaws of the Dragon! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this...
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 430
The stars have aligned and the campfires are lit – the Needless Things Podcast is dropping on a FRIDAY THE 13TH! To commemorate this auspicious occasion the Needless Commentary Team is getting together to lay out some of the favorite – and not-so-favorite – things about the legendary horror franchise! Listen in as Dave, Arian, and the Cadavers talk JASON VOORHEES and more! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us kn...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 429
