Dave and Head of Research Ryan Schweck dive into everything that’s happened in the world of Star Wars toys since Triple Force Friday, as well as sharing some thoughts on The Mandalorian!

October 4th, 2019 was the launch date for the newest barrage of Star Wars merchandise, only this time Disney was tying their products into not just one, not two, but three new media projects.

The first, obviously, was December 20th’s Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. This is the latest cinematic Star Wars release and the conclusion of the so-called “Skywalker Saga” that began with Star Wars in 1977.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a new video game from publisher Electronic Arts. It was released on November 15th, 2019 and so far has seen a positive reception.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, after decades of speculation and false starts, the first-ever live action Star Wars show debuted on the Disney+ streaming service on November 12th.

Each of these landmarks in the era of Disney Star Wars has waves of merchandise currently available. Starting with the main rollout in October and followed by seemingly weekly additions by way of exclusives and new reveals, Hasbro, Funko, and many other manufacturers have flooded the market with new and exciting products.

PLUS! A very special Christmas memory from Dave's Mom!

Listen in as Ryan and Dave take a close look at the last two months of Star Wars on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

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Dave and Phantom, Jr. open and review one of the newest starships from Hasbro's Star Wars Vintage Collection!

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Ryan Cadaver and Kevin Slayfield - the creative forces behind the outrageous and action-packed new film, Joe Stryker - stop by the Phantom Zone to discuss the making of this unique independent movie.

From its inception to filming to a potential follow-up, Kevin and Ryan share absolutely everything about the creative process of getting their dream project out of their heads and onto Blu-rays to be distributed to fans across the world.

Listen in as we go behind the scenes of the explosive action of Joe Stryker on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

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It’s all-out war on the Needless Things Podcast, brother! Diabolical Derek Obscura, Rockin’ Ryan Cadaver, and Dave “Phantom Troublemaker” West have teamed up to deliver the biggest, slammingest, most electrifying episode of all time!

Each commentator has chosen the wrestling match that made them a fan:

Dave – March 1, 1986 Saturday Night’s Main Event – Hulk Hogan vs. “Magnificent” Don Muraco

Ryan – June 28, 1998 King of the Ring – The Undertaker vs. Mankind Hell in a Cell

Derek – December 13, 1999 RAW is WAR – Edge & Christian vs. The Hardy Boyz Steel Cage Match

Pull up the matches on your favorite streaming service and watch along as Dave, Ryan, and Derek share thoughts, memories, and commentary on these three legendary matches on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

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Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!

Rad Ranger chose a real barn burner for this month's Needless Commentary – 1988's Bloodsport, starring the one and only Jean-Claude Van Damme!

Toughen your taint with the Needless Commentary Team on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

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DumbShit #4: Muzalek

Host: Trapdoor Steve

Interview: Muzalek, Minion of Lucifer Himself from the Underworld

Time: Twelve minutes, twenty seconds

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On this week's episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave flies solo and talks about loss, hard times, cutting the cord, and Ninja Turtles.

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This episode of the Needless Things Podcast was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2019 for the Horror Track!

A panel of meddling kids celebrates their love for the cartoon that is likely the origin of their love for horror!

Listen in as Bill Mulligan moderates Thomas Mariani, Cherie Priest, Gail Z. Martin, Award-Winning Bobby Nash, and our own Dave West in this conversation about the lasting legacy of one of the greatest horror franchises of all time!

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Welcome to the final episode of the spooky season on the Needless Things Podcast!

On this week’s episode, Dave hosts a nonstop cavalcade of Halloween goodness! Featuring Toy Stories, spooky songs, nightmarish news, and all manner of pop culture creepiness!

Listen in as Dave turns the Needless Things Podcast into a Halloween radio show!

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Welcome to the spooky season on the Needless Things Podcast!

On this week’s episode, Dave welcomes horror aficionado and host of the Seeking Human Victims podcast, Reverend Dan Wilson!

Dan returns to the show to discuss a very special topic – Jason Voorhees! More specifically, toys and action figures that have been based on Jason over the years. As one of the most toyetic slashers in film history thanks to his large stature and immediately recognizable hockey mask, Jason has been adapted in plastic many times over the years.

Listen in as Dave and the Rev look back through history at all of the tiny – and some not-so-tiny – Jasons that have stalked our shelves!

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