Your Host Dave talks to toy creator Chris Scott about his newest creation, WORLD WAR HELL - launching Friday, June 13th on Kickstarter! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on BlueskyBy Phantom Troublemaker

Your Host Dave talks to comics creator Andrew Krahnke about his newest creation, GI Joe Silent Missions: Roadblock, the creative process, the evolution of pop culture, and so much more! Andrew Krahnke is an illustrator and comic book artist from northern Michigan currently living on Long Island. He's a 2002 graduate of The Joe Kubert School of Cart…

Wow! It's our first LIVE panel recording since coming back from the hiatus! Dave, Beth, and Nicole had the pleasure of attending Stellar Fest this year! Our first panel from the great convention is - We Are the Companions: Our Journeys with Doctor Who. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on B…

Join Dave as he talks to comics creators Dan Watters and DaNi about their careers and collaborations including Coffin Bound and the all-new GI Joe: A Real American Hero Silent Mission - Jinx!! Find the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things o…

Join Dave as he talks to comics creator Phil Hester about everything from GI Joe to Batman and how learning should never, ever stop!! Find the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on BlueskyBy Phantom Troublemaker

Join Dave, Head of Research Ryan Schweck, and Kristian from Audible Interlude as they discuss their favorite stuff from the 2025 New York International Toy Fair! Find the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky…

Join Dave as he talks to Brett Barton, the mind behind Toylanta! Toylanta is one of the fastest-growing toy conventions in the world, and 2025 is poised to be a HUGE year - learn more at https://www.toylanta.net/! Find the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instag…

Join Dave as he talks to comic creator Andrew Lee Griffith about Transformers, GI Joe, and so much more! Find the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on BlueskyBy Phantom Troublemaker

Join Dave as he talks to Michael Charles Hill, creator of GI Joe staples Cold Slither and Special Mission Brazil, as well as much, much more! Find the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky…

Your Host Dave talks to toy making partners Zica Toys and Giant Leap Toys about their collaboration, an update of the legendary Eagle-1 toy from Space: 1999!By Phantom Troublemaker

Join Dave as he talks to comics creator Tim Seeley about Hack/Slash, Revival, and more pop culture than you can throw a Battle Cat at! Find the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky…

Join Dave as he talks to Brian Hickey about the Battle Action Force Treasuries! Learn all about it in this awesome episode! Order your own Battle Action Force Treasuries now!: SKELETRON Find the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Blues…

Dave talks to Mike Gordon about the history of Dracula adaptations and 2024's Nosferatu! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on BlueskyBy Phantom Troublemaker

Dave lists the best action figures of 2024, as well as some other great stuff from the past year! Video version available here, but without the intro: https://youtu.be/_d-k1zwy1u8 "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on BlueskyBy Phantom Troublemaker

Dave discusses why the podcast stopped in 2022, what's been happening since then, and why it's back now! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on BlueskyBy Phantom Troublemaker

Join Dave as he talks to Ben Conway from SKELETRON! SKELETRON is responsible for releasing one of the most incredibletoys of 2024 - the ROBOSKULL MKII! Learn all about it in this awesome episode! Order your own ROBOSKULL MKII (and other SKELETRON toys) now!: SKELETRON Find the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by…

Join Dave as he talks to Mike Kanik from the Major toy company! Major has been steadily releasing the retro-inspired Major Bendies and Big Rubber Guys, and will soon be introducing a new line called Major Stars! Learn all about it in this awesome episode! Be sure to order your Chris Bey Major Bendie, with 100% of the proceeds going to this amazing …

After a two year hiatus, the Needless Things Podcast returns! Join Dave, Beth, Head of Research Schweck, Mike Gordon, and the Cadavers for a rundown of MAX's first season of The Penguin! Find the video version on the Needless Things YouTube channel! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Blue…

Never say never… But this is the final episode of the Needless Things Podcast! Our adventures will continue on the Needless Things YouTube Channel, on Instagram, and on the newly expanded Audible Interlude: A GI Joe Podcast! Thanks for all of your love and support and most of all for the precious time you have spent with the Needless Things Podcast…

Keith and Pete from Clown is Down return to talk with Dave about their dumb old jobs! 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 Needless Things on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest o…

Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! The Year of Dystopocalypse continues with John Carpenter’s Escape from LA! Did the legendary director and the man who starred in The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes manage to recapture the magic of this fil…

On this week's episode Dave talks to the delightful folks from Gaelstone Media about the many projects they have in the works! Hear about what it takes to make your creative dreams come true and be inspired by the fellowship that led to Action Mice, an all-new Panda Khan, and the entire Anthroverse, coming soon to a streaming service – and toy stor…

Matt Reeves' The Batman was positioned to return the character to the center of pop culture attention in a way that hasn't been seen since 1989. The marketing, merchandising, and general hype for this new film are at massive levels. Did The Batman deliver? Do we need to buy all of the toys and watches and posters? Is Robert Pattinson the best of th…

The world still isn’t ready for Toy Fair, but we are! The physical event might have been cancelled, but this month still brought plenty of toy news and announcements from all of the major companies. From NECA to Super 7 to Mezco, you favorites all took some time to spotlight the shape of toys to come! Join Dave and Needless Things’ Head of Research…

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 Swayzuary again and this year the crew are watching the post-apocalyptic action flick – and possible Red Dawn sequel - Steel Dawn! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and ge…

It’s out of the toy room and into the bedroom for another mood-setting Needless Things playlist! Put away your oils and perfumes and incense because you don’t need any of that – Needless Things is going to turn you on with another collection of songs of sexual seduction. Valentine’s Day is imminent and we’ve got you covered. Dirty Dirty Dave, Take …

Dave welcomes the incomparable Wordburglar to the show for this special bonus episode! From the video store to Cobra Island, this man is making some of the best hip hop you've ever heard! Listen in as Burgie and Dave talk GI Joe, hip hop, and pop culture! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for …

Mike Gordon returns to discuss Playmates Toys' all-new Star Trek Universe line! 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 Needless Things on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest on pop …

Mike Gordon returns to the show to discuss the past, present, and future of Star Trek toys! 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 Needless Things on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the la…

Dave is out of commission with the Omicron Variant, so this week brings a very special compilation of some of the best segments from Audible Interlude: A GI Joe Podcast! 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…

Let’s say goodbye to the weirdness of 2021 with a massive megasode! Join a big ol' pile of Needless Things friends as we reflect on the year that was! It had to be better than 2020? Right? 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…

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 thirtieth anniversary of the fifth – and final! – film from the Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise. Please join the Needless Commentary team as they celebrate this solemn occasion! Be sure t…

The holidays are here and that means it's time for Needless Things’ jolliest episodes of the year! DECK THE HALLS Dave, Beth VON KRAMPUS, NOEL Noel, and the GLOWMANIA WORLD CHAMPION JINGLE Bob Burke put together an all-new collection of essential Christmas songs! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversat…

Keith and Pete from Clown is Down return to the show to talk about decorating for the holidays! Listen in as Dave and the Clown is Down guys share memories, preferences, and tips for making your home the envy of everyone during the holiday season! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this wee…

One of the hardest parts of the holidays is finding just the right gifts for your loved ones. This episode won’t help with that, but maybe you’ll get some laughs while you’re out shopping. The mission is to scour the corners of the internet to discover the most absurd gift ideas available. Listen in as Needless Things' best and brightest round up s…

Dave and Mr. Beau Brown sit down with Pixel Dan’s The Toys of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe for a game of Eternian Roulette! Using this massive tone and a random number generator, Dave and Beau discuss a wide variety of men, monsters, and machines from the history of the Masters toy line! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Faceboo…

This panel was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2021 for the Horror Track! This week’s episode features a live panel about An American Werewolf in London, Wolfen, and The Howling! Join Dave, the Cadavers, Christopher G. Moore, and moderator Thomas Mariani for a HOWL of a good time! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on…

It’s the Halloween season and time for Needless Things’ spookiest episodes of the year! It’s time to wrap up our spooky celebrations by honoring the most notorious of all of Halloween's many mascots - ghosts! DEAD Dave, BETHLEJUICE, OMINOUS Oz, RECENTLY DEPARTED Ryan, and NECROPLASM Nicole talk about specters, spooks, apparitions, and poltergeists …

It’s the Halloween season and time for Needless Things’ spookiest episodes of the year! After the success (and fun time recording) of last year’s Dead Man’s Playlist, Needless Things is bringing you Return of Dead Man’s Playlist: Needless Halloween Vol. 2! DEMONIC Dave, BLOODBATH Beth, Noel “DON’T GO IN THE” Wood, and the GLOWMANIA WORLD CHAMPION B…

It’s the Halloween season and time for Needless Things’ spookiest episodes of the year! Join us for a SPECIAL REPORT on the new horror sensation, Halloween Kills! 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 fo…

It’s the Halloween season and time for Needless Things’ spookiest episodes of the year! For this month’s episode DIABOLICAL Dave and the CUTIE-POOTIE Cadavers discuss the overlooked and underappreciated horror-comedy Idle Hands! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us…

It’s the Halloween season and time for Needless Things’ spookiest episodes of the year! This panel was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2021 for the Horror Track! Listen in as Needless Things and friends discuss one of the most innovative and influential films in horror history! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on th…

This panel was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2021 for the American Sci-Fi Classics Track! Listen in as Needless Things flashes back thirty years in the past for some pop culture fun! 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 LeSexof…

This year the Dragon made its glorious return and absolutely decimated Atlanta. On this week’s episode Dave, Beth, Ryan, Nicole, and Oz recount their many adventures over the much-needed weekend of booze and dorkery. Listen in as Needless Things recovers from the rampage of the great serpent! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Gro…

The trek to Dragon Con has (finally) begun again! For this special early episode we brought the Needless Things Dragon Con crew together to drink and pretend they know things! Listen in as Needless Things once again dives into the jaws of the Dragon! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this …

The trek to Dragon Con has (finally) begun again! For this week’s episode Dave brought two Dragon Con veterans back to the show – Keith and Pete from the Clown is Down podcast! Listen in as Needless Things once again dives into the jaws of the Dragon! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this…

The trek to Dragon Con has (finally) begun again! This week we’re kicking off our festivities with a special double feature. First Dave talks to Beth Giles (as in Rupert), Director of the Silk Road Track. Next up the Audible Interlude: A GI Joe Podcast crew reminisce about their history with the greatest con in all the land! Listen in as Needless T…

The stars have aligned and the campfires are lit – the Needless Things Podcast is dropping on a FRIDAY THE 13TH! To commemorate this auspicious occasion the Needless Commentary Team is getting together to lay out some of the favorite – and not-so-favorite – things about the legendary horror franchise! Listen in as Dave, Arian, and the Cadavers talk…

This year NOBODY was in San Diego for Comic Con, but all of the usual toy companies held various online events to announce a staggering amount of new product to be released in the years to come! In this episode Dave and Head of Research Ryan run down the biggest and best of the toy news. Listen in to find out just how doomed your wallet is going to…

Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! What better way to celebrate another Needless Summer than with a film from the legendary Andy Sidaris? This month the Commentary Team and special guest Beth V hop on board the Malibu Express! Be sure t…