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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!   1980's Flash Gordon holds a place of esteem in the annals of sci-fi cinema. Not because of Max von Sydow's spectacular portrayal of Ming the Merciless. Not for the electric soundtrack by masters of rock Queen. Not even for the heart-quickening sight...

On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave interviews those lovable horror punks The Casket Creatures, LIVE in the Phantom Zone!   Today marks the release of he Casket Creatures' newest album – Return to Wolfton!    Featuring some of the best work in the Creatures' history, this album sets a new benchmark for what independent music can be. Between live shows, social media, and conv...

On today’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave talks to Renee Cooper, Director of Media Relations for MomoCon !   MomoCon 2018 will take place over 4 days, May 24th – 27th, 2018 at the Georgia World Congress Center. MomoCon is a multi-genre fan convention encompassing American and Japanese animation, gaming (video gaming, board and card gaming, Live Action role play gaming), comics and cos...

On today’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast the Irregulars assemble in the Phantom Zone to discuss the biggest superhero movie of all time – Avengers: Infinity War! SPOILER ALERT! Live in the Phantom Zone, Dave, Arian, Mike Gordon, and Bobby Nash discuss absolutely everything about the newest chapter in the ongoing saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Heroes, villains, story, and more will...

On today’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave is flying solo to address various happenings in the Phantom Zone!   Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque, Weird Al Yankovic’s Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, and portraying an intergalactic supervillain are just a few of the topics Dave covers on the show. Lots of stuff has been happening lately, and sometimes you just have...

Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!   Selecting April’s movie proved to be quite the trial for the Commentary Team. The desire to do something 4/20 appropriate was strong, but also presented a batch of movies that could prove… challenging.   Finally, at the eleventh hour, a chance Insta...

On today’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave talks to Sam Koji Hale, director and creative force behind the new feature film Yamasong: March of the Hollows!    Yamasong: March of the Hollows brings the audience into a magical world unlike any other. On the planet Yamasong live races of fantastical creatures, like the mountain dwelling ram-like Ovis, or the peaceful turtle warrior clan of...

We’re on the Road to WrestleMania and it’s time to call the Needless Things Irregulars out to the ring to cut promos on their favorite – and most despised – wrestling memories!   Dave opens the show by running down the card for WrestleMania 34 and then dives into conversation with some of your favorite Irregulars to reminisce about the squared circle. From heel turns and bizarre gimmicks to day-lo...

For sixteen years SuicideGirls.com has been breaking boundaries and setting standards for online communities, representation, and pop culture relevance. It’s also provided a safe space for beautiful women with tattoos and piercings to express themselves.   The Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque touring show has become a phenomenon in its own right, creating a forum for performance that brings the...

  Recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2018 for the Horror Track!   Just in time for the premiere of the sophomore season, Needless Things is proud to present E.J. Stevens, James A. Moore, and our very own Dave West discussing the first season of Netflix’s outrageous Santa Clarita Diet!   Starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant, this bizarre gore-fest defied expectations and set a new standard for hor...

    Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!   We’re on the road to WrestleMania, Phantomaniacs! That means this month’s Commentary had to be related to the warriors that inhabit the squared circle. After a serious rumble in the  Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group  No Holds Barred was cr...

From MorriconeYouth.com :   Morricone Youth formed in New York City in 1999 with the mission statement of composing, re-interpreting, performing and recording only "music written for the moving image." With a repertoire of over 100 reinterpretations of film and television soundtracks and music production library recordings (many of which recorded for CDs released by Country Club Records),the band...

    The Needless Things Irregulars assemble for their annual look at the New York International Toy Fair!   The 2018 New York International Toy Fair was held from February 17th – 20th so that toy manufacturers from all over the world could get retailers and journalists excited about their offerings for the upcoming year. Hasbro, Mattel, Funko, NECA, and many more all bring out their prototypes, co...

  Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!   WARNING: Unbeknownst to the Needless Commentary Team, none of whom had seen this movie, Tanya’s Island includes scenes of rape and… (SPOILERS) basically bestiality. It’s really fucked up, you guys. Strictly adults only.   Journey to a magical isla...

  Join Dave, the Needless Things Irregulars, and some very special guests for a night of entertainment recorded live at the Intown Coffehouse in Atlanta, Georgia!   One of Dave’s earliest inspirations for becoming a performer was Late Night with David Letterman. For this special 200th episode of the Needless Things Podcast, tribute is paid to that legendary show by way of a live talk show featurin...

The first episode of the Needless Things Podcast was posted on January 1st, 2013. It's a conversation between Phantom Troublemaker (Dave) and Beau Brown about the 30th anniversary of Masters of the Universe. It was originally posted on the Internet Archive because we had no idea what we were doing. Now, five years later, the episode has been given a new introduction and outro and is finally being...

  LIVE from the Days of the Dead Atlanta horror convention – Dave, Nicole Gould, and Ryan Cadaver host Needless Things Presents Toy Stories: Plastic Horrors!   From Marx to Mego to McFarlane to Mezco, the Needless Things Irregulars jump around the history of horror toys and discuss their favorites in front of a live Days of the Dead audience. Each of the last six decades has seemed to present inno...

  Mr. Beau Brown returns to the Needless Things Podcast for the second part of a wide-ranging conversation about Masters of the Universe!   Starting with how they discovered the most powerful franchise in the universe and uncovering many dark corners of pop culture along the way, Dave and Beau go wherever the conversation takes them. From childhood jealousy to grownup toy collecting ennui, He-Man...

  Son of Celluloid Nathan Hamilton returns to the Needless Things Podcast to talk about the upcoming Days of the Dead Atlanta horror convention and his own gruesome contribution, the Blue Track !   Days of the Dead is a touring horror convention that hits Atlanta, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Chicago. It brings a wide selection of guests from every corner of the industry, plus a few ex...

  Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!   Patrick Swayze. Bill Paxton. Adam Baldwin. Helen Hunt. Ben Stiller. Ted Levine. Michael J. Pollard. Liam Neeson.   LOOK AT THAT CAST.   Gather your whole family together and witness Appalachian justice take on the mob with the Needless Things Irre...

  Masters of the Universe toys have a significantly lower profile these days, so rather than attempting the usual annual recap, Dave and Mr. Beau Brown are having an Eternian free-for-all! No Masters-related topic is off limits as two superfans discuss their love of Mattel’s franchise.   In this, the first of two episodes, Beau and Dave talk about the current state of the Masters of the Universe f...

  Recorded LIVE in the Phantom Zone!   Ryan Cadaver swings by the Phantom Zone for a conversation about movies and more! From looking back at 2017 to speculating on 2018, topics include the DC Extended Universe, Black Mirror, the virtues of fun movies, and more. Later in the show Phantom, Jr. joins the conversation for the first time ever to explain where the heck all of the Infinity Gems are!   P...

  Recorded LIVE in the Phantom Zone!   The Needless Things Irregulars are joined by special guest Chad J. Shonk for a lively roundtable discussion about the newest entry into the ever-growing Star Wars saga!   While massively successful, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi has divided fans. Some declared it a triumphant departure from a known formula, some hysterically decried it as heresy, and...

  Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films!   Determined by a fan poll in the  Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group , this month’s Commentary is on Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope!   The Commentary team is joined by the illustrious Chad J. Shonk to share memories and thoughts about one of...

  Our pal Mike Gordon joins the show to discuss the most wonderful time of the year!   From television specials to movies to music, Christmas cheer is available in every corner of pop culture. Over the decades artists have embraced this time of year as an opportunity to celebrate fellowship, joy, and hope (and also to make some money – we're not naive). As a result there are countless ways to enha...