Needless Things

Dave and Phantom, Jr. open and review an exclusive vehicle from Hasbro’s Star Wars Vintage Collection! 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 Be sure to join the  Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group  and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode!...

Our friend Mike Gordon checks in to help out with Christmas cheer! There are so many ways to celebrate the holiday season and New Legend Productions ’ Mike Gordon is here to help Dave talk about every single one of them! Or maybe a dozen or so. Listen in as Mike and Dave share their favorite Yuletide traditions on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Be sure to join the  Needless Thi...

Dave and Phantom, Jr. open and review an exclusive starship from Hasbro’s Star Wars Vintage Collection! 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 Be sure to join the  Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group  and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode!...

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,...

Dave and Phantom, Jr. open and review one of the newest starships from Hasbro's Star Wars Vintage Collection! 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 Be sure to join the  Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group  and get in on the conversation for this week’s ep...

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...

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...

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! B...

DumbShit #4: Muzalek Host: Trapdoor Steve Interview: Muzalek, Minion of Lucifer Himself from the Underworld Time: Twelve minutes, twenty seconds Be sure to join the  Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group Follow Needless Things on  Instagram  and  Facebook Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit the  Needless Things Archives  for a decade of dorkery!

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. 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...

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 o...

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! Be sure to join the  Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group  a...

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...

DumbShit #3: Sloppy Seconds Host: Trapdoor Steve Interview: Teddy Fudge Time: Ten minutes, ten seconds Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group Follow Needless Things on Instagram and Facebook Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit the Needless Things Archives for a decade of dorkery!

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 the spooky season, so a Halloween movie was a must, and while there are plenty of movies called Halloween… there are also a bunch called Trick or Treat, apparently. But this one features Rock’s Chosen Warrior, Sammi Curr ! Also starring Gene Simm...

DumbShit #2: Mime Host: Trapdoor Steve Interview: Mime Time: Eight minutes, twelve seconds Be sure to join the  Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group Follow Needless Things on  Instagram  and  Facebook Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit the  Needless Things Archives  for a decade of dorkery!

Welcome to the spooky season on the Needless Things Podcast! On today’s episode the Irregulars discuss an oft-overlooked aspect of the galaxy far, far away – the horror of Star Wars! From bizarre aliens to scary swamps to the indescribable horrors of blue milk, the beloved Star Wars franchise has provided more than its fair share of chills. Horror comes in many forms and this week’s special episod...

DumbShit #1: Turtle Racing Host: Trapdoor Steve Interview: Big Shirtless Ron Time: Ten minutes, nine seconds Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group Follow Needless Things on Instagram and Facebook Hungry for more movies, music, and pop culture? Visit the Needless Things Archives for a decade of dorkery!

This episode of the Needless Things Podcast was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2019 for the American Sci-Fi Classics Track! Get your annual dose of nostalgia with Dave, Beth, Rebeccah Wood, Nicole Gould, Jon Carr, and Gary Mitchel! When these things are recorded live in front of a Dragon Con audience, you know they can get a little crazy. Each panelist came to the table with a few of their favorite p...

Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! Special guests Dan Kelly and Evil Jim join the Commentary Team for the legendary 1981 animated feature Heavy Metal! A truly magnificent feat of genre storytelling, Heavy Metal features the talents of John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Rodger Bumpass, Eugene Le...

This episode of the Needless Things Podcast was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2019 for the American Sci-Fi Classics Track! Which Nicolas Cage is the best Nicolas Cage? This is the question that Dave West, Ryan Cadaver, Gary Mitchel, Joe Crowe, and a track room full of frothing lunatics will answer on today's episode! Listen in as complete gibbering madness ensues in a sixteen Cage tournament with NO...

As soon as Dave saw solicitations for the new Alter Nation toy line from Panda Mony Toys , he was dying to know more. Fortunately, Panda Mony’s Brand Amabssador Ryan Magnon answered the call! 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 Be sure to join the  Needless T...

This episode of the Needless Things Podcast was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2019 for the Horror Track! Pennywise is one of the most visible horror icons of the decade. We discuss the legacy of Stephen King's novel, as well as the 1990 TV movie and 2017's Chapter One. Listen in as Katie Elliott moderates Clay Gilbert, Mari Mancusi, Michael Scully, and our own Dave West in this examination of IT in...

Dragon Con 2019 coverage continues on Needless Things! On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave travels to Brownton Abbey to talk to Mr. Beau Brown, Director of the Puppetry Track! Listen in as Dave and Beau discuss the broad range of puppetry that will be covered this year, as well as the exciting programming for Netflix's upcoming Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance! Be sure to joi...

Dragon Con 2019 coverage continues on Needless Things! On this week’s episode of the Needless Things Podcast Dave talks to Carol Malcolm, Director of the Urban Fantasy Track, and Derek Tatum, Director of the Horror Track! Listen in as Dave, Derek, and Carol discuss what’s current in horror and urban fantasy as well as their plans for their respective Tracks! Be sure to join the  Needless Things Po...