After a month without guests in the Extraplasm Studio, Jason Fitzsimmons and Tony Taylor make their triumphant return to the show to chat with Jim about everything that's happened since SDCC. It's a fun show about everything that has us excited - from Halloween Horror Nights, to upcoming cartoon possibilities, to HasLabs and upcoming action figures - and even an off the rails discussion about Jason's new Ninja Creami, monster themed cereals, and imagined Ghostbusters ice cream flavors and brands (coming to GhostbustersNews.com and your grocer's freezer soon?!). It's all here in a fun and frenetic episode 96, along with the latest Ghostbusters Headlines!

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This episode we're revisiting a classic Extraplasm episode from 2022 and introducing some new details and updates to an ongoing story! Back in 2022, Episode 10: Ghost Stories of a Haunted Firehouse covered the history of Fire Station 23 in Los Angeles - better known to many of us as the interior of the Ghostbusters Headquarters in the first two movies.  Nearly two years later, Jim's revisiting the episode for a remastered experience with improved audio, better editing, and -- most importantly -- an update on the effort of LA Department of Cultural Affairs and the Bureau of Engineering to convert the firehouse into a youth arts center.  And of course, the episode opens as usual with new Ghostbusters headlines.  Whether you're a newcomer to Extraplasm or a long term listener, there's something new for you in this week's episode!

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As we approach Ghostbusters Day and the 40th anniversary of the film that began the fandom, the one and only Eric Reich of Ghost Corps joins the podcast!  Eric talks with us about the many hats he wears as a Senior Vice President, Brand Manager, and Executive Producer working on the Sony lot to advocate for all things related to "Ghosts & Ghostbusting," and also tells the tale of how he came to work alongside Ivan Reitman and in support of his legacy. And of course, we discuss Eric's take on Ghostbusters Day and the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the film we all love so dearly. Plus, find out about your last Ghostbusters headlines before the big day this weekend!

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Tom Henry and Matt Sanders of TCU Collectibles (and the Ghostbusters Containment Unit autograph collecting group on Facebook) rejoin the podcast to talk about their slate of private signing opportunities taking place in June with Ghostbusters cast and crew members across the 40 years of the franchise! We chat about who they are meeting, what is on offer, and more! Plus get filled in on Ghostbusters headlines - including some exciting updates about Ghostbusters Day!

Links From This Week's Episode: TCU Collectibles: https://www.facebook.com/TheGBContainmentUnit

Buffalo Ghostbusters Auctions & Raffles: https://buffaloghostbusters.betterworld.org/

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We're less than 3 weeks away from Ghostbusters Day and the 40th Anniversary of the 1984 film!  Dan Liberg & Christopher Burns of the Buffalo Ghostbuters join the show to discuss the fan coordinated Ghostbusters Day event taking place at FDNY's Hook & Ladder 8 on Saturday June, 8th.  Find out about the event, the guests, the auctions & raffles, the merch, and all the ways that you can help support charity fundraising efforts for Hook & Ladder 8's charity of choice: The Tunnel To Towers Foundation. Plus get caught up on the Ghostbusters headlines of the last week!

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Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News and Tony Taylor of Tony Taylor Toys and Fantazm Toys join the podcast to help unpack the digital release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire! We delve into deleted scenes, featurettes, and our thoughts on how the film came together in light of these new pieces of footage before turning to discussion of the 40th anniversary and what the rest of the year may hold. Plus, don't miss out on the weekly discussion of Ghostbusters headlines!

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Acei Martin joins the show to share her experiences working as the stunt performer who doubled McKenna Grace for Ghostbusters Frozen Empire's NYC filming unit. Catch up on this week's headlines and then listen in as Acei tells tales of portraying Phoebe Spengler during the practical driving and gunners seat action sequences in the movie’s opening moments! 

Help support Acei's brother Carter's struggle with Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome by donating to their GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-carters-battle-with-amps

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Extraplasm is joined by Luke Whitelock, Art Director on Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and the brains behind the Ghostbusters Firehouse set! He is an accomplished art director, set designer, and draftsman with over 20 years of experience and an impressive set of credits working in film and television (including multiple phase 2 and 3 Marvel projects). Luke shares insights about the design of the firehouse set and stories of his time working on the film with us this week, and also tells us a little about the online curriculum of courses and training assets he produces for newcomers to 3d modeling and design via his company White Lock Design Limited.  Get caught up on Ghostbusters Headlines and then strap in for an insightful conversation about the Ghostbusters firehouse and more!

And don't forget to check out Luke's Instagram at @whitelockdesignlimited and his website, www.whitelockdesignlimited.com!

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Extraplasm is joined this week by Kevin Mangold, who portrayed Slimer in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire! Kevin is an actor, stunt and creature performer, producer, and retired thoroughbred horse jockey who shares his experiences working on Frozen Empire with the podcast this week. Get filled in on the week's headlines and then stick around for this exciting conversation about Kevin's portrayal of Slimer and the performance work involved in bringing our beloved ugly little spud back to cinema screens!

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We’re joined by author David M. Booher to discuss Ghostbusters: Back In Town – the new comic book mini-series from Dark Horse Comics! David is the author of the 4-part mini-series that’s had its first issue released in the last couple of weeks, and for which the second issue comes out later this month. We chat about the story of Back In Town, the process of producing Ghostbusters comic books, and even a little about what Dark Horse and David have planned next for everyone’s favorite franchise of paranormal investigators! Plus: get filled in on the latest Ghostbusters Headlines from the last week!

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Matt Daniels of the Experience Explorers YouTube Channel joins us this week to chat about his behind the scenes coverage of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire filming in NYC, his partnership developing video packages for our friends at the Ecto1NJ, his time at the premiere where we had the first chance to meet face to face, and tons more!  Plus get caught up on Ghostbusters Headlines from over the last week!

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Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News, Tony Taylor of Fantazm Toys, and Justin West from Strange Glow Video join the podcast for a Roundtable Review & Discussion of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Join us for a fun conversation where we weigh in with our reviews, our reactions to the critics’ review scores and fandom reactions, and what we think the future holds for Ghostbusters.  Plus, get caught up on headlines from the last week!  Needless to say – this is a spoilery conversation where we openly discus plot points, dialogue, etc. – so if you still haven’t seen Frozen Empire for some reason and you’re trying to stay Spoiler Free, be advised that you’ll likely want to hold off on listening to this week’s episode until after you have seen the movie. 

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Jim's checks in with a quick mini episode this week to touch base on Ghostbusters Headlines and comment on the State of the Podcast.

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We’re joined by Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News for a GIANT-SIZED episode as we recap our adventure to cover the Ghostbusters Frozen Empire premiere in NYC and give you some insights on the new movie as we’ve now seen it, and the review embargo has lifted! And it's giant-sized because this is indeed the longest episode ever of Extraplasm, measuring in at over three and a half hours in length and covering nearly every aspect of our trip to New York. We chat about our experiences being chauffeured through the city by Ecto-1NJ, our visits to Hook and Ladder 8 and the New York Public Library, the Yes Have Some Party, Insomnia Cookies, and of course – covering the premiere carpet and seeing Ghostbusters Frozen Empire.  But – fear not if you’re looking to be spoiler free as  there's no discussion of the movie's plot or our feelings on it for the first two hours and 15 minutes of the episode, and you'll have fair warning when we move into discussing the movie in the form of containment unit klaxons and sirens. So if you don’t want to hear the spoilers until after you see the movie but you’re happy to hear about the Ghostbusters News and Extraplasm collaboration at the premiere and all the fun that went on in NYC, you’ve got a solid 2 hours and 15 minutes of Extraplasm to help you get warmed up for the movie, and then after you’ve seen it you can check back in for the remaining hour and fifteen minutes of content!

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It's Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Premiere Week! While Jim's away in NYC to cover the premiere, the Los Angeles Ghostbusters are prepping for a series of events to celebrate the film and the upcoming Dark Horse Comic Ghostbusters: Back In Town over the next month. Miguel Medina and Matt Zunich of LA Ghostbusters join us to fill us in on the celebratory events they'll be holding on the west coast.  Plus, get filled in on the last Ghostbusters headlines before the premiere of the new movie!

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This week we’re talking to Craig Goldberg of Yes Have Some Podcast and his recurring YouTube livestream "Ghostbusters Radio Live" to hear a bit about his new "Firehouse Fridays" behind-the-scenes videos! Craig and his co-hosts Abigail Gardner and Jacob Walsh had a very unique opportunity to visit the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire set during filming in London last June, and now they’ll be releasing video content in partnership with Sony and Ghost Corps documenting parts of their set visit and showing off behind the scenes secrets! Tune in to find out about this forthcoming video series as well as for some goofing around about Ghostbusters canon and fandom! And of course, you can also get caught up on the week's headlines!

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This week we're chatting with David Miyakawa, who develops officially licensed Ghostbusters apparel for Ripple Junction in his capacity as a graphic designer, and who has probably designed something in your closet or dresser drawer! Join us for interesting insights about how licensed Ghostbusters apparel is made, the latest apparel offerings from Ripple Junction, (including new designs that celebrate #Ghostbusters Frozen Empire) and more. Plus find out how you might win a prize pack of apparel from David and Ripple Junction by signing up for their newsletter, and get caught up on the week's Ghostbusters headlines.

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Check out new Frozen Empire designs Enter the Ripple Junction Giveaway!

http://www.ripplejunction.com/frozenempire

Matt Sanders of TCU Collectibles and the Ghostbusters Containment Unit Autograph collecting group rejoins us to catch up about his recent efforts to complete another round of signings with McKenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard at MegaCon in Florida, to chat about our hopes for the 40th year of Ghostbusters, as well as to fill us in on some current and future autograph offerings coming soon! Plus, get caught up on Ghostbusters headlines, including info on the Ghostbusters Frozen Empire premiere and even more theater merch! 

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This week we’re chatting with Dan Liberg & Chris Burns Jr. about the wrap up of their contest to choose the 50 fan franchises to be featured on the Ghostbusters Playing Card Decks they'll be producing as a charity benefit for Hook & Ladder 8 & FDNY. Plus, we dig into their recent struggles with Facebook, their upcoming Ghostbusters Day event at the firehouse in NYC, and our hopes and dreams for more Plasma series toys and other Ghostbusters merch. Find all of that and more - including the week's headlines - in this week's episode!

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Ryan Espin of the NYC Ghostbusters rejoins us this week alongside Bob Anderson of the Windy City Ghostbusters to talk about a collaborative Ghostbusters Franchise directory database called WhoYaGonnaCall.org! Learn more about this cool, public facing and searchable directory resource that will allow Ghostbusters Franchises to improve their collaborative engagement with charity efforts and the broader fan community.  Plus, find out about all of the Ghostbusters Headlines of the past week!

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Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News joins the show as guest co-host and commentator for an "XL-sized" Extraplasm, as we break down not one but two trailers released for Ghostbusters Frozen Empire over the last week!  Get caught up on Ghostbusters headlines with the Ghostbusters News man himself, and then join us as we dig into the big reveals from the domestic US and international trailers for Ghostbusters Frozen Empire!  

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Tony Taylor of Fantazm Toys joins us this week for a fun discussion about everything we’ve learned from Empire Magazine about Ghostbusters Frozen Empire!  We explore all of the reveals that have unfolded as Empire has reached UK newsstands and offer up our thoughts on what they mean for the movie we’re all eagerly awaiting to see in less than 2 months. And, of course we also chat about toys, the latest Fantazm Toys releases, and our thoughts on Hasbro’s rollout of toys in support of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire.

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We’re catching up with Nick Ferrarra & "EctoTech" Greg Hilyard who are the keepers of Ecto-1 NJ – the authentic replica of the Ecto-1 from New Jersey! Greg and Nick and the Ecto-1 NJ spent time over the last six weeks in Chicago at Wonderverse promoting the grand opening and attended the grand opening party where they met McKenna Grace, Eric Reich and folks from the Ghostbusters fandom.  We catch up about their adventures in Chicago, their successful Halloween Ghost Tour experience in NYC, and a bit about what they’re up to in 2024.  Plus, it’s a BIG news week with lots of new information about Ghostbusters Frozen Empire to unpack in our headlines segment!

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The legendary Steve Johnson joins the podcast this week to chat with us about the legacy of his Ghostbusters creations, including Slimer, the Library Ghost, the Taxi-Cab Driver Ghost, and so much more! Steve shares never before discussed details about Slimer with us this week, while also retelling stories of movie making among his Boss Films colleagues, his thoughts on AI, and more! Plus, find out about some cool limited edition light-up busts of the Library Ghost and Slimer at the end of this week's episode.  And if that wasn't all exciting enough -Jim's here to get you caught up on Ghostbusters headlines and offer his commentary on SDCC reveals! NOTE: This week's episode is a bit more candid and NSFW in its content as our guest tells dabbles into stories about drugs, sexuality, and of course, ghost butts. Tread carefully around your kids and bosses when listening to this week's episode!

Be sure to check out Steve's busts over at http://www.tcutoys.com !

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The Mooglie Fan Club’s Eric Christenson rejoins the show to talk about Wonderverse (Sony's new entertainment venue in the Chicago metro area) and its prominent inclusion of interactive Ghostbusters games and experiences! Eric was recently invited to visit Wonderverse during its preview period and provides us with a bit of a debrief on his time at this new venue that is anchored in many ways by Sony’s celebration of Ghostbusters.  And, that also means we got to talk about his time playing the Hologate Ghostbusters VR games, and of course, a bit of Ghostbusters toy and collecting discussion to round things out. Plus, find out about the latest Ghostbusters headlines!

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Justin West of the Strange Glow Video podcast joins the show for a discussion about the latest Ghostbusters toy offerings from Hasbro that have turned up at Target.com and a local toy retailer in Austin, TX.  Jim and Justin discuss the products that have been revealed thus far, what toys they'd like to see on the way, and (more broadly) how the toy and action figure industry is changing. Plus find out about the latest Ghostbusters Headlines since the start of 2024, and details on a way to support Extraplasm's charitable fundraising efforts for Starlight Children's Foundation.

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We are ringing in 2024 with a celebratory commentary of Ghostbusters 2 and an amazing panel of 4 guests!  Tom Henry and Matt Sanders of The Containment Unit / TCU Collectibles & Toys bring a wealth of knowledge from their interviews with a number of Ghostbusters 2 cast and effects crew members.  And along with them is Derek Osborn, who served as an editor and producer on the Ghostbusters documentary film Cleaning Up the Town and who is currently working on the Ghostbusters 2 documentary, Too Hot To Handle. And last but not least, Craig Goldberg of Yes Have Some Podcast rounds out the panel, bringing a wealth of wit and Ghostbusters knowledge! Find out about the last Ghostbusters headlines of 2023 and then join in for a watchalong commentary of the only Ghostbusters movie that takes place on New Year’s Eve as we ring out the old and ring in the new! 

Pro-Tips for syncing the movie, commentary, and Midnight (local time):

• To listen along with the movie, line your copy of Ghostbusters up to the black frame just before the Columbia logo. Then click play at the appropriate audio cue in the episode (listen for the countdown at 30:20 in the episode).
• If you want to listen to the entire podcast and watch the movie such that it’s all synced up with the Ghostbusters arriving through the roof of the museum and Venkman saying “Happy New Year” before the final battle with Vigo, you’ll want to start the podcast at 9:57:26 in your local time, and then start the movie at 10:27:53 (or listen for the audio cue within the podcast).
• If you want to skip past headlines and hear the commentary guest intro and preamble, skip to 20:05 and then start the movie along with the audio countdown that begins at 30:20. If you want to sync the movie with the arrival of midnight, start the podcast at the 20:05 mark when your clock reaches 10:17:31.
• If you want to jump right to the commentary itself without headlines or intros/preamble, line up your copy of Ghostbusters 2 with the black frame before the Columbia logo, jump to 30:20 for the (roughly) 5 second countdown, and hit play on cue. If you’re trying to sync with the arrival of Midnight in your local time, start the movie and the commentary at 10:27:53.
• To listen interactively in sync with Midnight EST on New Year's Eve, tune in via Extraplasm’s YouTube channel (youtube.com/@extraplasm) for the Live Premiere and Chat at 9:45 PM EST!

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Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News and Tony Taylor of Fantazm Toys join the podcast to celebrate the holiday season with a watchalong commentary of the Bill Murray Christmas classic, Scrooged! Plus, find out about the latest Ghostbusters headlines, the upcoming New Year's Eve special episode, and an opportunity to pick up Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire posters that will be happening as we ring in the new year!

Thanks for being a part of what makes Extraplasm worthwhile and Happy Holidays!

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Tom Henry of The Containment Unit (TCU) autograph group on Facebook and TCU Toys joins the show for a recap of his recent trip to Steel City Con to complete a bulk signing opportunity with Ghostbusters Afterlife and Frozen Empire star McKenna Grace! he secured hundreds of custom ordered autographs for Ghostbusters fans from around the world! We chat about his trip, his interactions working with McKenna to complete hundreds of autographs for fans from around the world, the autograph collecting hobby & industry and more! Plus, get caught up on the most recent Ghostbusters headlines, and find out what Extraplasm has in store for the holiday season!

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Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News joins Jim as they run down the week’s headlines and discuss some new reveals about Ghostbusters Frozen Empire (namely things that are class 5, free roaming, and vaporous). Plus, Jim & Jason wrap up the completion of the wildly successful crowdfunding effort for Hasbro Pulse's "Two in a Box" Ghost Trap and PKE Meter combo pack, and even somehow find themselves inventing an outstanding premise for an asymmetrical Home Alone video game based on the Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed Engine.

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This week we’re talking Ghostbusters, comics and more with John Yurcaba IV!  John is not only a massive Ghostbusters fan whose art has been featured by Sony and Ghost Corps, but who also works drawing comics for IDW on titles like Godzilla, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and  Transformers Beast Wars. Join us for a fun discussion about the forthcoming Ghostbusters comic book mini-series “Back in Town” coming in March from Dark Horse Comics, as well as John's recently released Frozen Empire print and more!  Plus, get filled in on the Ghostbusters Headlines of the last week, including some updates about Ghostbusters Frozen Empire!

Check out John's art at http://johnyurcaba4.bigcartel.com !

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Ryan Espin, President of the NYC Ghostbusters joins us this week for a fun conversation about the Ghostbusters Toy Drive initiative taking place this month and that NYC Ghostbusters will be kicking off with a live telethon event this week.  Ryan and Jim discuss the important work that NYC Ghostbusters does in supporting local charities, their recent certification as a 501c3 charity organization, their participation at NY Comic Con, and much more! Plus get filled in on the Ghostbusters headlines of the previous week!

Tune in to the Ghostbusters Toy Drive Telethon Livestream on Wednesday 11/29 at 8 PM EST at GhostbustersToyDrive.com!

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Extraplasm took a field trip to attend a benefit screening of Ghostbusters Answer the Call along with a Q&A and cocktail hour hosted by none other than director Paul Feig and his co-writer Katie Dippold! This exciting event was a benefit for the Good Deed Corps - a 501c3 non profit whose important work serves to foster ballot access, voter registration and democratic engagement with underrepresented communities. Get caught up on the week's headlines and then join Jim and Leah (theater and comedy teacher and the First Lady of Extraplasm) as they recap the event!  And - if you're willing to forgive the less than ideal audio quality of a live, public recording -- you'll find the Q&A included at the back end of the episode! 

Find out more about the Good Deed Corps at http://www.thegooddeedcorps.org!

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WE'RE BACK!  Extraplasm returns after a week off, and in the wake of the highly anticipated Ghostbusters Frozen Empire teaser trailer!  Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News and Tony Taylor and Brendan Pearce of Fantazm Toys & Badoochi Studios join the show for a panel discussion about the title, plot and character details the trailer revealed, the fan community's collective reaction to new Ghostbusters content, potential toys & collectibles, and yes - even expensive red parkas!  Plus, get a run down of the last two weeks of non-trailer related Ghostbusters headlines!

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Chris Stewart rejoins the show after nearly 10 months since his last visit! We catch up about his podcast the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip, explore Chris's take on Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, revisit a controversial question about Egon's fate in Ghostbusters Afterlife, and theorize about what the future of Ghostbusters media could look like. Plus, find out about an all new Ghostbusters Podcast group Chris is running on a platform called Goodpods to help facilitate Ghostbusters fan discourse, as well as the week's headlines!

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Returning guest Dan Liberg and newcomer Chris Burns of the Buffalo Ghostbusters join the show to discuss their ongoing work supporting Hook & Ladder 8 and more!  We chat about their new Ghostbusters Franchise playing card project to fundraise for the firehouse, their recent appearance at NYCC, their podcast mini-series with author James Green Jr. discussing his book A Convenient Parallel Dimension, and their successful Ghostbusters Day event at the firehouse in NYC. Plus find out how Jim, Chris and Dan feel about the new HasLab "Two In The Box" offering from Hasbro, and get caught up on the week's headlines!

And if you're listening on release day, Happy Halloween from Extraplasm!

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Ghostbusters fan and artist Richi Crypt joins the podcast! Richi Crypt is a lifelong Ghostbusters fan whose self published comics and Ghostbusters fan portrait commissions are well known among our community. We chat about Ghostbusters fan culture, his experiences as a self-published Ghostbusters artist, our mutual appreciation for Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed and much more. Plus get filled in on the latest Ghostbusters headlines! 

To see Richi's work or join his Discord channel, visit his LinkTree: http:///linktr.ee/RichiCrypt

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Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News joins the podcast for a discussion of the week’s headlines, with an extended focus on Hasbro’s latest marketing effort for Ghostbusters toys. Join Jim and Jason as they speculate on what Ghostbusters related announcement Hasbro will ultimately be making at their 1027 event later this month and offer commentary on Hasbro’s marketing strategies. Plus find out about what’s happening with Ghostbusters video games and VR in the weeks ahead, upcoming merch releases, and more!

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Chris Stewart, aka @Protoncharging on the Internet and co-host of the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip Podcast joins the show for a fun chat about Halloween, Ghostbusters collections, and so-called "weird" promotional merchandise!  Plus, get up to date on the Ghostbusters headlines from the past week!

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John Yurcaba joins the show  for a conversation about his recent work drawing Godzilla comics, our thoughts on Ghostbusters Soundtracks, our hopes for a forthcoming Ghostbusters trailer and storytelling to come, and John’s month-long narrative art project, Ectober: Midnight Run. Plus, get caught up on headlines of the previous week!

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Matt Zunich of Los Angeles Ghostbusters returns to the program to discuss charity work, Ghostbusting and the Halloween season!  Join Matt and Jim in a discussion of LAGB's recent visit to Ghost Corps, their continued charity collaborations with Starlight Foundation, their work this Halloween Season fundraising for patients at Luskin Orthopedic Children's Hospital, their upcoming events at Seaside Oddities Expo and Scum & Villainy Cantina and so much more! Plus Jim fills you in on the Ghostbusters headlines of the week!

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Craig Goldberg of Yes Have Some Podcast returns this week for a discussion of many things related to Ghostbusters and pop-culture, including thoughts on Ghostbusters fan culture, Dragon Con and PKE Surge, changing trends in toy marketing (including Hasbro bowing out of ToyFair 2023) the trailer for the next Ghostbusters film, and more! Plus, get filled in on the week's headlines!

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Extraplasm returns after a week off and friend of the show Tony Taylor returns to talk about Ghostbusters toys as we approach Toy Fair 2023 at the end of the month! Join Jim and Tony as they discuss their hopes for officially licensed toys and costume props from Hasbro and Spirit Halloween, marketing and branding of Ghostbusters role play toys, Hasbro RC Traps turning up for sale in China, and their thoughts on the potential for a new Ghostbusters HasLab in support of the next movie.  Plus find out about the headlines of the last two weeks, as well as the latest offerings Tony and Brendan Pearce are spooking up over at Fantazm Toys!

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Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios

Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

This week we’re getting to know the caretakers of Ecto-1NJ: Nick Ferrara, and “Ectotech” Greg Hilyard! Ecto-1NJ is an authentic screen-accurate replica of the Ecto-1 that Nick and Greg have made their passion project.  Together, they have worked to represent the fandom at Ghostbusters events over the last several years including at Hook & Ladder 8 for Ghostbusters Day, and more recently as valet for Matt Cardona at Game Changer Wrestling’s Homecoming. But Ecto-1NJ’s story is also a wild one of near devastation, rebirth, and survival that brought people together for a partnership that is set to bring new and exciting Ghostbusters themed experiences to fans in NYC—including a rolling Ghostbusters experience on wheels this Halloween season!  Find out about this week’s headlines and then listen in to the exciting stories of where the Ecto-1NJ has been and what the car and her keepers will get up to next!

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Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Justin West of the Strange Glow Video podcast and the Midland Empire Ghostbusters joins the show for a fun chat about his experiences as a Ghostbusters fan, prop builder, video and podcast content creator, and the largest purveyor of 1964 World's Fair Lucky Coins on the Internet! Tune in as we chat about his journey as a fan, becoming an overnight Etsy retailer after finding a cache of Janine's lucky coins online, his current work producing video documenting the Ultimate 84 Ecto-1 Decals Project, his excitement over Sony's newly demoed digital content creation tools, and of course, the podcast he produces with his co-hosts Alec and Nick! Plus, get caught up on the week's headlines!

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Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News sits in with Jim in guest co-host capacity as they delve into their thoughts on possible Ghostbusters announcements and reveals at San Diego Comic-Con next week, as well as the recently revealed PropStore catalog for the upcoming auction in Los Angeles! Find out our hopes and predictions for these two exciting upcoming events and get caught up on the past week's Ghostbusters headlines - all in this week's episode of Extraplasm!

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Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

We're celebrating Episode 46 and one year of podcasting with three fantastic folks who helped make the first year of Extraplasm great! First get an update on the state of the podcast and some new exciting announcements about what's to come. Then load up your copy of Ghostbusters Afterlife and celebrate 46 Extraplasms with a watchalong commentary track for Ghostbusters Afterlife: The film that gave us a character named Podcast who has a podcast, and that evoked the whole "46th episode" gimmick!  Joining us as a panel of commentators are Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News, Tom Henry of TCU Toys and the Containment Unit autograph group on Facebook, and Tony Taylor of Fantazm Toys!  Listen in as you watch Afterlife for a fun chat about the film, our reactions to it, production trivia facts, and more! You can sync up the start of the commentary with the Sony logo at the start of Ghostbusters Afterlife and take a conversational ride with Jason, Tom, Tony and Jim. Yes, you do need to bring your own movie though...We didn’t bootleg it for you!

Want to skip directly to the commentary?  Fast forward to 31 minutes for the start of the commentary intro!

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Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Eric Christenson joins us this week to talk about his family-friendly Facebook group, the Mooglie Fan Club, as well as his wealth of experience as a patch and pin designer, including for GBFans, Hook & Ladder 8, Ghostbusters Franchises and content creators and more! Plus find out about "A Convenient Parallel Discussion," the Mooglie Fan Club's weekly podcast and streaming collaboration with Buffalo Ghostbusters and author James Greene Jr. talking about his book "A Convenient Parallel Dimension" weekly, and get caught up on the week's headlines!

Find more of Eric's creative work:

Mooglie Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/MooglieFanClub GenEric Crystal Designs: https://www.facebook.com/GenEricCrystalDesigns

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Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News is in the Extraplasm Studio and sitting in as co-host for the whole show! Tune in for a chat about the week's headlines, including commentary on the Ghostbusters Firehouse release delay and its implications, the new Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed DLC release, and the latest retail Proton Pack and Slimer decorative offerings from HalloweenCostumes.com. Plus, we discuss our thoughts on the next Hasbro and Fantazm Toys releases, some recent fan media and maker projects, and the recent passing of Paul Reubens, (known to many as Pee Wee Herman), as the news broke during our recording session.  

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Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Matt Swaim of the YouTube Channel “The Proton Pack is Not a Toy” joins the show this week! Matt is a content creator in the Ghostbusters fandom who develops video tutorials and vlogs on prop building, Ghostbusters history and screen accuracy, collectibles reviews, and more!  We delve into his experiences building props and creating interesting content, as well as his work as a beta tester for game developer Terminal Reality on the beloved 2009 title, Ghostbusters: The Video Game.  Plus, find out all of the Ghostbusters headlines from the last week!

Special Thanks & Credits

Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX