Extraplasm Podcast

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 Extraplasm's charitable fundraising efforts for Starlight Children's Foundation.

Special Thanks & Credits

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

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 Hot To Handle. And last but not least, Craig Goldberg of Yes Have Some Podcast rounds out the panel, bringing a wealth of wit and Ghostbusters knowledge! Find out about the last Ghostbusters headlines of 2023 and then join in for a watchalong commentary of the only Ghostbusters movie that takes place on New Year’s Eve as we ring out the old and ring in the new! 

Pro-Tips for syncing the movie, commentary, and Midnight (local time):

• To listen along with the movie, line your copy of Ghostbusters up to the black frame just before the Columbia logo. Then click play at the appropriate audio cue in the episode (listen for the countdown at 30:20 in the episode).
  

Special Thanks & Credits

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

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!

Special Thanks & Credits

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

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 hobby & industry and more! Plus, get caught up on the most recent Ghostbusters headlines, and find out what Extraplasm has in store for the holiday season!

Special Thanks & Credits

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

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 Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed Engine.

Special Thanks & Credits

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

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 more!  Plus, get filled in on the Ghostbusters Headlines of the last week, including some updates about Ghostbusters Frozen Empire!

Check out John's art at http://johnyurcaba4.bigcartel.com !

Special Thanks & Credits

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

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 of the previous week!

Tune in to the Ghostbusters Toy Drive Telethon Livestream on Wednesday 11/29 at 8 PM EST at GhostbustersToyDrive.com!

Special Thanks & Credits

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

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 comedy teacher and the First Lady of Extraplasm) as they recap the event!  And - if you're willing to forgive the less than ideal audio quality of a live, public recording -- you'll find the Q&A included at the back end of the episode! 

Find out more about the Good Deed Corps at http://www.thegooddeedcorps.org!

Special Thanks & Credits

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

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 a run down of the last two weeks of non-trailer related Ghostbusters headlines!

Special Thanks & Credits

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

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, Chris and Dan feel about the new HasLab "Two In The Box" offering from Hasbro, and get caught up on the week's headlines!

And if you're listening on release day, Happy Halloween from Extraplasm!

Special Thanks & Credits

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