Extraplasm Podcast

This episode we're revisiting a classic Extraplasm episode from 2022 and introducing some new details and updates to an ongoing story! Back in 2022, Episode 10: Ghost Stories of a Haunted Firehouse covered the history of Fire Station 23 in Los Angeles - better known to many of us as the interior of the Ghostbusters Headquarters in the first two movies.  Nearly two years later, Jim's revisiting the episode for a remastered experience with improved audio, better editing, and -- most importantly -- an update on the effort of LA Department of Cultural Affairs and the Bureau of Engineering to convert the firehouse into a youth arts center.  And of course, the episode opens as usual with new Ghostbusters headlines.  Whether you're a newcomer to Extraplasm or a long term listener, there's something new for you in this week's episode!

Special Thanks

Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios

Jim's checks in with a quick mini episode this week to touch base on Ghostbusters Headlines and comment on the State of the Podcast.

Special Thanks

Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios

The legendary Steve Johnson joins the podcast this week to chat with us about the legacy of his Ghostbusters creations, including Slimer, the Library Ghost, the Taxi-Cab Driver Ghost, and so much more! Steve shares never before discussed details about Slimer with us this week, while also retelling stories of movie making among his Boss Films colleagues, his thoughts on AI, and more! Plus, find out about some cool limited edition light-up busts of the Library Ghost and Slimer at the end of this week's episode.  And if that wasn't all exciting enough -Jim's here to get you caught up on Ghostbusters headlines and offer his commentary on SDCC reveals!

Be sure to check out Steve's busts over at http://www.tcutoys.com !

Special Thanks

Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios

Chris Stewart rejoins the show after nearly 10 months since his last visit! We catch up about his podcast the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip, explore Chris's take on Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, revisit a controversial question about Egon's fate in Ghostbusters Afterlife, and theorize about what the future of Ghostbusters media could look like. Plus, find out about an all new Ghostbusters Podcast group Chris is running on a platform called Goodpods to help facilitate Ghostbusters fan discourse, as well as the week's headlines!

Special Thanks

Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios

Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News sits in with Jim in guest co-host capacity as they delve into their thoughts on possible Ghostbusters announcements and reveals at San Diego Comic-Con next week, as well as the recently revealed PropStore catalog for the upcoming auction in Los Angeles! Find out our hopes and predictions for these two exciting upcoming events and get caught up on the past week's Ghostbusters headlines - all in this week's episode of Extraplasm!

Special Thanks

Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios

Jared Gerritzen joins the podcast to tell tales of the development of Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed! Jared serves as the Chief Creative Officer for Illfonic - the developer of the hit video game. Find out how the game came about and changed through out its development with Ghost Corps, Jared's experiences pitching to Ivan Reitman and working with Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson, the connections between Spirits Unleashed and Frozen Empire’s “Possessor” ghost, and even a tale of a family dinner with a Ghostbusters legend! Plus get filled in on the week's Ghostbusters Headlines!

Special Thanks & Credits

Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios

Bob Anderson of Windy City Ghostbusters and the Bob After Dark Podcast joins the show to chat about raising funds to support children in hospitals via Extra Life - a fundraising platform for streaming video and table top video games on Twitch. Find out how you can participate in Bob's upcoming live event where players from six Ghostbusters Franchises will come together for a session of the vintage Ghostbusters International RPG game West End Games while raising funds! Plus get caught up on the Ghostbusters Headlines of the previous week.

Access Bob's streaming session this weekend at https://www.twitch.tv/bobafterdarkplays

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Special Thanks & Credits

Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios

Miguel Medina and Matt Zunich join the show after a week's hiatus to recap their experience at the Los Angeles City Council's declaration of June 8th as Ghostbusters Day in the City of Los Angeles. Hear about how the event came together, unfolded, and its important connection to a new wave of Ghostbusters fan fundraising efforts to support Starlight Children's Foundation. Plus, get caught up on almost two weeks of Ghostbusters headlines!

Special Thanks & Credits

Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios

Jason Fitzsimmons joins the podcast this week as co-host for the entire episode for some recapping and commentary of Ghostbusters Day events in NYC and Los Angeles (including Jim's trip to the firehouse) as well as the various teases and announcements made by Sony/Ghost Corps and brand partners like Hasbro, Puma, nDreams and Illfonic! Happy Ghostbusters Day to all!

Special Thanks & Credits

Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios

As we approach Ghostbusters Day and the 40th anniversary of the film that began the fandom, the one and only Eric Reich of Ghost Corps joins the podcast!  Eric talks with us about the many hats he wears as a Senior Vice President, Brand Manager, and Executive Producer working on the Sony lot to advocate for all things related to "Ghosts & Ghostbusting," and also tells the tale of how he came to work alongside Ivan Reitman and in support of his legacy. And of course, we discuss Eric's take on Ghostbusters Day and the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the film we all love so dearly. Plus, find out about your last Ghostbusters headlines before the big day this weekend!

Special Thanks & Credits

Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios