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  Join the Needless Things Irregulars for a discussion about the newest entry into the ongoing Star Wars franchise – Rogue One! The first film ever to divert significantly from Skywalker family drama and its impact on the galaxy far, far away, Rogue One carried the heavy responsibility of telling a great, engaging story and of launching a new style of Star Wars film. With a different look and feel...

  Phantom Troublemaker talks about Christmastime in Walt Disney World with his family! Be sure to join the 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 You can follow Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture!

  Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! In 1992 moviegoers and comic book fans were treated to Christmas in June with the follow-up to Tim Burton’s mega-successful 1989 Batman. The sequel featured Michael Keaton as the Caped Crusader squaring off against Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman, Dan...

Phantom Troublemaker and Head of Research Ryan Schweck discuss the current seasons of Agents of SHIELD, Gotham, and the CW DC shows! Every week we follow along with the highs and lows of our favorite superheroes on TV. Sometimes they can be over-the-top fun, sometimes they can be grim n' gritty, and sometimes they're just a drag. But there's no denying we're living in an amazing age of comic book-...

A very special episode of the Needless Things Podcast dedicated to the Beastie Boys! Phantom Troublemaker talks to friends new and old about one of the coolest and most influential musical acts of his generation. Arian and the Rad Ranger show up live in the Phantom Zone to discuss the Beasties' impact on their lives, Phantom talks to his old pal, Carlee, about seeing them in 1995, and for the firs...

Phantom Troublemaker tries something new with an audio version of Vintage Troublemaker! Seven years ago Rob Zombie came to Georgia to film Halloween 2. Phantom Troublemaker spent a day on the set as an extra. The story of that grueling day of Hollywood magic was one of the earliest posts on Phantom’s MySpace blog – the precursor to Needless Things – and was later updated and reposted here . Today’...

  Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! It’s Thanksgiving break and there’s no better place to go than Crawberg for some sex, booze, and MURDER MOST FOWL! ThanksKilling is an ultra-low budget horror movie about a killer turkey and the “teens” that he’s after. It’s a rare combination of ba...

Mike Gordon returns to the Needless Things Podcast! Doctor Strange, Agents of SHIELD, and Westworld are just a few of the topics covered in today’s episode. After a review of Marvel’s newest entry into their cinematic universe, Phantom and Mike discuss what’s happening on TV and in comics. From Ash vs Evil Dead to new comics publisher Aftershock, find out what’s cool in the world of dorkery! Liste...

A presentation of the Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track! It’s the final podcast from this year’s Dragon Con - a live panel celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of John Carpenter’s classic Big Trouble in Little China! Also, Phantom breaks down the benefits of SupportPhantom.com and how you can help keep Needless Things independent and free. Listen in as Phantom Troublemaker and a cast of C...

Phantom Troublemaker, Beth V, Rad Ranger, and Derek Tatum talk about Halloween and spooky stuff! It’s a Needless Halloween! In this Very Special Episode the gang talks about the past, present, and future of Halloween and spooky stuff in general. From discovering the fun of spooky stuff to big dreams of horror-themed amusement parks, this is a fun ride through Halloweentown! Listen in as Phantom, B...

Phantom Troublemaker is joined by Beth V and by Doc Rotten from Horror News Radio to talk about found footage horror movies! Found footage is a movie subgenre that creates the illusion of discovered events unfolding as a narrative in front of the viewer. Classic examples of the format include The Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity, and the much larger scale Cloverfield. It takes a lot of pla...

Phantom Troublemaker welcomes Mr. Beau Brown and puppeteer Gavin Cummins to the show to discuss the upcoming Halloween Puckin’ Fuppet Show , taking place at the Village theater in Atlanta on October 22nd! The Puckin’ Fuppet show is an Atlanta tradition that features live, adult-oriented puppetry in a theater setting. Phoenix puppeteer Gavin Cummins is this year’s special guest. He will perform two...

Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! John Carpenter’s The Thing set a new standard for horror films. Not recognized for the masterpiece it was upon its release in 1982, it has since been recognized as a high water mark of suspense and terror. The combination of actors, atmosphere, and Ro...

It’s a LIVE panel from Dragon Con 2016! A presentation of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track – Larry Hama answers questions about GI Joe, the universe, and everything! Larry Hama is the man that created identities for the characters of the 1980s iteration of GI Joe – the 3.75” Real American Hero line. He wrote the file cards for the entire toy line. Duke, Zartan, Roadblock, Cobra Commander and all...

It’s a LIVE panel from Dragon Con 2016! A presentation of the Horror Track - Phantom Troublemaker, authors Karen E. Taylor and Clay Gilbert , and Thomas Mariani from Horror News Radio discuss Stephen King's book and its various adaptations! Stephen King's The Shining is widely recognized as one of his most chilling and personal novels. Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation has often been acknowledged...

It’s a LIVE panel from Dragon Con 2016! A presentation of the American Sci-Fi Classics Track - Phantom Troublemaker, Rebeccah Hunter, Noel Wood, Sean Reid, Gary Mitchel, and members of the audience share Toy Stories! Tales of Masters of the Universe, GI Joe, and creepy 80s toys share the spotlight this time around. Also – will Joe Crowe arrive in time to show everyone his Big Jim or will Judge Rei...

On today’s episode Phantom Troublemaker and Mike Gordon file their after action reports for Dragon Con 2016! Mike Gordon ran his table for New Legend Productions , sat in on panels for with Earth Station One, Earth Station Who, and more, and established the first-ever Tiki Pop Phenomenon panel at Dragon Con! Featurng the likes of Derek Yaniger and Horror in Clay 's Jonathan Chaffin, this panel was...

EARLY EDITION! In order to bring you the final episode of Needless Things’ 2016 Dragon Con lead-ins before Con actually starts, we’re posting two days early! On today’s episode Phantom Troublemaker talks to Derek Tatum, Director of the Dragon Con Horror Track! For the first time ever, Phantom is working with the Horror Track in 2016! Since 2005 the Director, Derek, has been programming a mixture o...

2016 Dragon Con coverage continues! Phantom Troublemaker talks to Mr. Beau Brown, Director of the Dragon Con Puppetry Track! It’s been well established on Needless Things that puppetry is a universal language that can be appreciated by all. Every year at Dragon Con it is the mission of the Puppetry Track to speak that language to as many people as possible while entertaining and educating. Listen...

2016 Dragon Con coverage continues! Gary and Joe from the American Sci-Fi Classics Track return to the show! Plus a special segment with a whole other Gary; Gary Schaeffer updates us on the Outer Space Men toy line - a perfect fit for Sci-Fi Classics! Every year the American Sci-Fi Classics Track strives to provide the best and most engaging entertainment at Dragon Con. From fan panels to exciting...

2016 Dragon Con coverage begins here! Phantom Troublemaker talks to the Ambassador of Joy, puppeteer Joshua Holden! Two years ago performer and puppeteer Joshua Holden attended the National Puppet Slam and Dragon Con in Atlanta. His Con performance brought an entire ballroom of attendees to joyous tears and formed a special bond amongst all who were there to witness. If you’ve heard the term “wear...

It’s time once again for the Needless Things Irregulars to discuss all of the biggest movie and television dorkery to come out of San Diego Comic Con! Every year at Comic Con Hollywood busts out teasers, tidbits, and trailers for the biggest upcoming genre projects. This year was no different, with clips for Doctor Strange, Luke Cage, Wonder Woman, and even the forthcoming Justice League! All of t...

It’s time once again for the Needless Things Irregulars to look at the big toy news out of San Diego Comic Con! Every year at Comic Con the toy companies reveal some of the most exciting items that will be offered in the year to come. NECA, Mezco, Hasbro, Mattel, and more display the hottest toys from the biggest franchises. Listen in as Phantom, Head of Research Ryan, Belligerent Monkey Jay, and...

It’s time for the Needless Things Podcast to pay tribute to Phantom Troublemaker’s all-time favorite movie! In order to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Big Trouble in Little China Phantom Troublemaker hosted a special screening in the Phantom Zone, followed by a group discussion of the 1986 John Carpenter classic! Listen in as Phantom, Sean Reid, Arian, and Ryan Cadaver from The Casket Crea...

Thirty-two years after the original supernatural comedy made history and created a pop culture phenomenon, there’s an all-new Ghostbusters movie set to reignite the franchise! It’s time for the Needless Things Podcast to talk about the history of Ghostbusters! Phantom Troublemaker is joined by the RevCast ’s Gary Mitchel, Noel Wood from Dork Droppings , and Salena, the lady behind sexy horror host...