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  • Needless Things Podcast 69 – Dragon Con 2015: American Sci-Fi Classics
    2015
    Dragon Con coverage continues on the Needless Things Podcast! In this
    week’s episode, Phantom talks to the men behind the magic of the
    American
    Sci-Fi Classics Track,
    Gary Mitchel and Joe Crowe!
    All
    media must submit to the Classics Track Countdown! Once a movie has
    aged or a TV show has been cancelled for a magical ten years, it
    becomes the domain of the Classics Track. At this point, the
    constantly evolving, always growing group of Classics Track
    Irregulars will descend upon said franchise and lavish it with what
    is, quite frankly, an astonishing level of adoration. There is only
    one rule in Classics Track:
    “THERE
    ARE NO GUILTY PLEASURES”
    Listen
    in as Phantom, Gary, and Joe talk about what makes Dragon Con so
    special, as well as why the Classics Track is the
    best of
    all of the fan tracks.
    Be
    sure to join the new Needless
    Things Podcast Facebook Group
    and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
    what you
    think!
    Today’s
    musical selection comes from Dragon Con 2015 Guest Performers, Hank
    West & The Smokin’ Hots!
    They’re a band sent back in time from the future. They play jazz
    exotica and New Orleans–style dance music.
    “Procrastibate”
    by LeSexoflex.com
    Today's
    episode is sponsored by Underoos, The Underwear That's Still
    Fun to Wear! Listen in to find out how you can win a pair in the size
    and style of your choice!
    2 hr 6 min
  • Needless Things Podcast 68 – Dragon Con 2015: Crispy from Dragon Con TV
    2015
    Dragon Con coverage continues on the Needless Things Podcast! In this
    week’s episode, Phantom and his co-host Mr. Beau Brown talk to one
    of the faces of Dragon Con TV, Chris “Crispy” Lloyd!
    Dragon
    Con TV has become an indispensable part of what makes Dragon Con so
    unique and fun every year. From original comedy sketches to short
    films to panels live from the Con, DCTV broadcasts to all five host
    hotels 24/7 from start to end. Crispy is one of the faces of DCTV and
    in this episode he talks about his start as an entertainer, the
    journey to the DCTV interviewer mic, and shares some of his fondest
    memories from Con.
    Listen
    in as Phantom, Beau, and Crispy discuss the excitement and magic of
    Dragon Con and look at just what, exactly, makes it so special!
    Be
    sure to join the new Needless
    Things Podcast Facebook Group
    and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
    what you
    think!
    Today’s
    musical selection comes from Dragon Con 2015 Guest Performers, Snoot! Check out their website
    and download some kickass rock today!
    “Procrastibate”
    by LeSexoflex.com
    1 hr 24 min
  • Needless Things Podcast 67 – Dragon Con 2015: Costuming & Cosplay
    2015
    Dragon Con coverage starts today on the Needless Things Podcast! Sean
    Patton of SMP
    Designs
    and Sara Nicole Pope join Phantom Troublemaker to discuss costuming
    and cosplay!
    Costumes
    are one of the most important elements at Dragon Con or any other
    convention, but so much more goes into them than just wearing them.
    Sean and Sara have both been involved with costuming for many years
    and have unique perspectives on how to design and create
    geek-oriented gear. From interpretations of screen and comic book
    designs to practicality and commissions, these two have valuable
    insight on every aspect of the craft.
    The
    gang also touches on the terms “cosplay” and “costuming” and
    why they are different but not mutually exclusive.
    Listen
    in as Phantom, Sara, and Sean discuss one of the most complex and
    time-consuming arts of the Con!:
    Be
    sure to join the new Needless
    Things Podcast Facebook Group
    and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
    what you
    think!
    Today’s
    musical selection comes from Dragon Con 2015 Guest Performers, Here
    Come the Mummies! Check out their
    website and download some
    free terrifying funk from beyond the grave today!
    “Procrastibate”
    by LeSexoflex.com
    1 hr 9 min
  • Needless Things Podcast 66 – Figures Toy Company Returns!
    Chris
    DePetrillo from Figures Toy Company returns to the Needless Things
    Podcast!
    A
    lot has happened – and been announced – since the
    last time Chris was on the show,
    so Phantom invited Figures’ Chief Marketing Officer back for an
    update. Chris had big new about Ring of Honor and Legends of
    Professional Wrestling, Hanna-Barbera, DC Superfriends, and more. If
    you love retro-themed toys, this episode is a must-hear!
    Listen
    in as Phantom and Chris discuss licensed toys and Figures Toy
    Company’s slate thus far for 2015!
    Be
    sure to join the new Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group
    and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
    what you
    think!
    Today’s
    musical selection comes from Atlanta ska legends, The Go-Steadys!
    “Procrastibate”
    by LeSexoflex.com
    Days of the Dead 2012
    The
    Needless Things family would like to express our deepest condolences
    to the family and friends of Roderick “Rowdy Roddy Piper” Toombs.
    News of his passing due to a heart attack broke during the recording
    of this episode.
    Here's
    hoping they have enough bubblegum in Heaven.
    59 min
  • Needless Things Podcast 65 – 2015 San Diego Comic Con Part 2 – The Movies
    For
    the first time, Needless Things is going beyond our normal toy talk
    in our annual look at San Diego Comic Con! This year was so big it
    required two episodes – one for the toys and one for the various
    media happenings. Today’s Part 2 focuses on the big movie trailers
    and reveals that happened this year!
    Phantom
    Troublemaker, “Howdy” Mike Gordon, Chad J. Shonk, Nicole Gould,
    and Ryan Cadaver met up live in the Phantom Zone to talk about all of
    the movie news.
    While
    Starz’ trailer for Ash
    Vs. The Evil Dead
    won the show with a unanimous decision, FOX had a hit with Deadpool
    and Disney scored big time with a behind the scenes reel for The
    Force Awakens.
    The gang also talk about Dawn
    of Justice,
    Heroes
    Reborn
    (sort of), and more!
    Listen
    in as Phantom, Mike, Chad, Nicole, and Ryan run down all of the SDCC
    movie news that’s fit to report!:
    Be
    sure to join the new Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group
    and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
    what you
    think!
    Today’s
    episode is brought to you by Welcome
    to Tiki Z’s,
    the brand new soundtrack companion to Mike Gordon’s exciting comic
    book, Tiki
    Zombie!
    Out musical selection is “Beautiful !%@# World (Don's Lament)” by J.R. Mounts and featuring Ryan Cadaver. Check out TikiZombie.net
    and NewLegendProductions.com
    for more info!
    “Procrastibate”
    by LeSexoflex.com
    2 hr 48 min
  • Needless Things Podcast 64 – 2015 San Diego Comic Con Part 1 – The Toys
    It
    is time once again for Needless Things’ annual look at Sand Diego
    Comic Con! This year was so big it required two episodes – one for
    the toys and one for the various media happenings. Today’s Part 1
    focuses on the toys that debuted this year.
    Phantom
    Troublemaker, Mr. Beau Brown, Ryan Schweck, The
    Belligerent Monkey,
    and Josh Wilson of The
    Oncoming Storm Podcast
    convened to discuss all of the best toys that were shown at SDCC.
    There
    were exciting reveals from Hasbro, NECA, Mezco, and newcomer Mondo,
    but Mattel owned the show with their awesome Masters of the Universe
    presentation and not one, but two HUGE surprise announcements; one of
    which is an entirely new license under the Mattycollector “Classics”
    banner!
    Listen
    in as Phantom, Beau, Ryan, Jay, and Josh run down all of the toy news
    that’s fit to report!:
    Be
    sure to join the new Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group
    and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
    what you
    think!
    Today’s
    musical selection is from Atlanta punk legends, the Tone Deaf
    Pig-Dogs!
    “Procrastibate”
    by LeSexoflex.com
    2 hr 50 min
  • Needless Things Podcast 63 – Remembering Dusty Rhodes
    On
    June 11th, 2015, the world lost a legend – wrestling superstar
    Dusty Rhodes, The American Dream, passed away. In this episode of the
    Needless Things Podcast, tribute is paid to the incomparable son of a
    plumber.
    Phantom
    Troublemaker, Revolution
    SF’s
    Joe Crowe, Sean Reid, Johnny Danger, and Noel Wood of Dork
    Droppings
    remember the American Dream, from the NWA to Sapphire to WCW to NXT.
    The crew run down their favorite memories of the Common Man, as well
    as how they first discovered the magic of Dusty.
    Listen
    in as Phantom, Joe, Sean, Johnny, and Noel talk about one of the
    greatest professional wrestling talents of all time!
    Be
    sure to join the new 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

    1 hr 17 min
  • Needless Things Podcast 62 – Batman: Arkham Knight
    On
    June 23rd,
    2015, Rocksteady’s final Batman game was unleashed upon the world –
    Batman:
    Arkham Knight.
    After a week of playing, Phantom Troublemaker gathered a group of
    Batmaniacs to talk about the game and the history of the franchise.
    Phantom
    is joined by Needless Things Irregulars Ryan Schweck and The
    Belligerent Monkey,
    as well as newcomers Mike Nelson and Chris “Crispy” Lloyd. The
    fellas reminisce about the wonder of Batman:
    Arkham Asylum
    actually being a great game, discuss how much the world opened up in
    Arkham
    City,
    and share differing opinions on the quality of Arkham
    Origins.
    After
    a little Arkhamverse history, the crew dives into a discussion of
    Arkham
    Knight.
    There are minor spoilers, but Phantom provides multiple warnings when
    they’re about to happen. Most of the talk is focused on the
    gameplay and features rather than plotlines. None of the guys had
    finished the game at the time of the recording, so plenty of
    mysteries were still in play.
    PLUS!
    As an extra bonus feature after the show, Crispy and Phantom –
    further along than the rest of the crew – discuss certain plot
    points and in the outro Phantom shares his guess as to the identity
    of the Arkham Knight!
    Listen
    in as Phantom, Ryan, Jay, Crispy, and Mike talk about one of the most
    highly anticipated video games of all time!:
    Be
    sure to join the new NeedlessThings Podcast Facebook Group
    and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
    what you
    think!
    Today’s
    musical selection is from friends of the show, Calabrese! Their
    newest album, Lust
    for Sacrilege,
    is available from CalabreseRock.com.
    For today’s track we’re going with something a little older (and
    more appropriate). From their masterpiece Born
    With A Scorpion’s Touch
    – “I Wanna Be A Vigilante”!
    “Procrastibate”
    by LeSexoflex.com
    1 hr 18 min
  • Needless Things Podcast 61 – The Guinness Book of Batman
    Batman
    fan and memorabilia collector Brad Ladner is attempting to get into
    the Guinness Book of World Records for having the world’s largest
    collection of Batman memorabilia. Obviously he needed Phantom
    Troublemaker’s help.
    Brad
    contacted Phantom after the NeedlessThings Toy Panel
    at Joelanta & the Great Atlanta Toy Convention.
    He had a massive Batman collection and needed an expert to verify it
    for submission to Guinness. Obviously Phantom is a toy expert, but
    just for good measure he wanted a Batman expert along as well, so he
    teamed up with the ESO Network’s own “Howdy” Mike Gordon to
    head out to the Stately Ladner Manor and count Batmans.
    Side
    Note: Phantom also wanted Mike along just in case Ladner was some
    nutjob whackadoo that wanted to cut his face off and wear it as a
    diaper.
    Before
    the big count, the guys sat down to talk about the Caped Crusader and
    his impact on pop culture. Brad also shared the story of attending a
    relevant movie premiere thanks to a big contest win!
    Listen
    in as Phantom, Mike, and Brad talk about what it takes to get into
    the Book!:
    Be
    sure to join the new NeedlessThings Podcast Facebook Group
    and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
    what you
    think!
    Today’s
    episode is brought to you by Welcome
    to Tiki Z’s,
    the brand new soundtrack companion to Mike Gordon’s exciting comic
    book, Tiki
    Zombie!
    Our musical selection is “?” by ?. Check out TikiZombie.net
    and NewLegendProductions.com
    for more info!
    “Procrastibate”
    by LeSexoflex.com

    1 hr 9 min
  • Needless Things Podcast 60 – Sol Invictus and the Music of Faith No More
    This
    episode is all about Phantom Troublemaker’s favorite band of all
    time – Faith No More!
    Join
    Phantom, Sean Reid, and Mr. Tibbs of The Mystery Men? as they discuss
    the history of the band and review the new album.
    Each
    of the guys shares his personal story of Faith No More fandom, as
    well as recollections about live shows, appearances by the band, and
    thoughts about FNM’s place in pop culture. The topic of their
    influence on modern rock music, particularly in the late 90s, is
    brought up and leads to talk of Nü Metal and various acts related to
    Faith No More, however tangentially.
    The
    guys do mostly avoid talk of Mike Patton’s other projects, because
    that’s a whole other podcast. Or five.
    Listen
    in as Phantom and two brand-new Needless Things Irregulars get high
    on Angel Dust, proclaim themselves King For A Day, and give you The
    Real Thing on the Album of the Year, Sol Invictus!:
    Be
    sure to join the new NeedlessThings Podcast Facebook Group
    and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know
    what you
    think!
    Today’s
    episode is brought to you by Sonos
    Delirium,
    from friends of the show The Mystery Men?!
    Our musical selection is “The Uncanny Valley”. Check out their Facebook Page for more info!
    “Procrastibate”
    by LeSexoflex.com

    2 hr 4 min

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