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Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 105: "When Less Plasm Became More Plasm" With Tony Taylor of Fantazm ToysWE'RE BACK! After over two months away from the microphone, Jim returns with part-time defacto co-host Tony Taylor to catch up about the major events in the Ghostbusters fandom that wrapped up 2024, the headlines that started 2025, and to discuss the future of Extraplasm's format and release schedule. From the Haslab Two in the Box Release to Bill Murray's Super Bowl commercial, it's a wild and fun ride full of reconnections and reflections! Special Thanks Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX 2025-02-232h 38

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 103: Giving Back In Proton Packs With Ghostbusters Toy Drive Telethon Hosts Luna x Mars & Charlie RiveraAs we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the U.S. the season of gifting and giving is now underway along with Ghostbusters Toy Drives! Joining the show this week are your 2024 Ghostbusters Toy Drive Telethon hosts Luna x Mars of the NYC Ghostbusters and Charlie Rivera of the LI Ghostbusters! We chat about the upcoming Ghostbusters Toy Drive Telethon they'll be hosting on 12/2 on YouTube, what it means to do charitable work under the banner of Ghostbusters in the New York City area, and wrap up the episode with a watchalong commentary track for the only Real Ghostbusters episode to r...2024-11-272h 21

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 102: Giving the Gift of Ghostbusting With Matt Zunich of Los Angeles GhostbustersMatt Zunich of the Los Angeles Ghostbusters rejoins the show to update us on how things are going with Starlight Foundation’s campaign to create a second Ghostbusters hospital gown for kids in their partnered medical care facilities, LAGB’s upcoming holiday toy drive efforts supporting Luskin Orthopoedic Institute and what they’ve got on the horizon for the rest of the year and beyond. Plus, find out about the latest Ghostbusters headlines, including Jim's thoughts on Ernie Hudson's desire to reprise his role in animated format, Dan Aykroyd's commentary on future appearances in Ghostbusters films, the HasLab Ecto-1 projec...2024-11-201h 57

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 97: "More Paranormal Sightings & Signings Than An Airport Ramada" With Matt Sanders of TCU CollectiblesMatt Sanders of TCU Collectibles and the Containment Unit Ghostbusters Autograph Collecting Group on Facebook joins the podcast to discuss signing opportunities past and present! Tune in as Jim and Matt debrief on their experiences meeting Ghostbusters talent for private signings back in June, and then find out what amazing signing opportunities Matt is helping to coordinate in a few weeks at the Spooky Empire convention in Florida! Plus find out about some of the most significant Ghostbusters Headlines since Jim was last behind the microphone! Special Thanks Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi...2024-09-251h 40

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 96: "Crossed Streams & Ice Cream Dreams" With Jason Fitzsimmons & Tony TaylorAfter 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...2024-09-042h 19

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 95: "Ghost Stories of a Haunted Firehouse" RevisitedThis 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 i...2024-08-261h 55

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 94: It's the All-Maritato Minisode!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. Special Thanks Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX 2024-08-1434 min

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 93: "Explicitly Ectoplasmic!" With FX Legend Steve JohnsonThe 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 u...2024-08-071h 56

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 91: Ghostly Things & More At PropStore & Comic-Con 2024 With Jason FitzsimmonsJason 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! Special Thanks Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by M...2024-07-171h 53

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 87: Recapping Ghostbusters Day 2024 With Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters NewsJason Fitzsimmons joins the podcast this week as co-host for the entire episode for some recapping and commentary of Ghostbusters Day events in NYC and Los Angeles (including Jim's trip to the firehouse) as well as the various teases and announcements made by Sony/Ghost Corps and brand partners like Hasbro, Puma, nDreams and Illfonic! Happy Ghostbusters Day to all! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX 2024-06-122h 29

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 75: Haunting Happenings & Hometown Heroes With Miguel Medina & Matt Zunich of Los Angeles GhostbustersIt'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! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan P...2024-03-131h 47

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 75: Haunting Happenings & Hometown Heroes With Matt Zunich & Miguel Medina of Los Angeles GhostbustersIt's Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Premiere week! And while Jim's away in NYC, the LA Ghostbusters are avidly prepping for their own west coast festivities celebrating the release of the movie and the upcoming comic book release for Ghostbusters: Back In Town! Matt Zunich and Miguel Medina join us to fill us in on what they have in store to celebrate the movie and comic book with folks in the southern California region as well as to chat about expectations for Frozen Empire. Plus, get filled in on the last Ghostbusters Headlines before the premiere takes place later this week!2024-03-131h 47

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 65: The Haunted Hasbro Hunt Begins With Justin West of Strange Glow VideoJustin 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. S...2024-01-031h 48

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 61: Free Roaming Repeaters Appearing Now At Your Theater With Jason FitzsimmmonsJason 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. Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios 2023-12-131h 59

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 59: Positively Charging Mood Slime For Charity With Ryan Espin of the NYC GhostbustersRyan 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 E...2023-11-282h 01

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 58: Extraplasm Takes a Field Trip to Answer the Call With Paul Feig & Katie DippoldExtraplasm 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 y...2023-11-212h 10

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 56: You Gotta Know When To Hold ’Em In A Containment Grid With Dan Liberg & Chris Burns of Buffalo GhostbustersReturning 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!2023-10-312h 24

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 54: There is Definitely Something Very Big Somewhere With Jason FitzsimmonsJason 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! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme So...2023-10-172h 09

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 51: ’Tis the Reason for the Spooky Season with Matt Zunich of LA GhostbustersMatt 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! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song...2023-09-262h 07

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 49: Talkin’ Toys & Toy Fairs With Tony ”The Toy Man” TaylorExtraplasm 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 t...2023-09-122h 05

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 46: The 2023 Giant Sized Extraplasm Annual With Jason Fitzsimmons, Tom Henry, and Tony Taylor (A Ghostbusters Afterlife Commentary)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 t...2023-08-152h 55

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 42: International House of Plasms & Fantazms With Brendan Pearce & Tony TaylorIt's the first ever intercontinental Extraplasm! The boys from Fantazm Toys join the show this week - and that means Tony Taylor is back, but with him from all the way in Australia in his first ever podcast appearance is Brendan Pearce of Badoochi Studios! Tony and Brendan collaborate on their Fantazm Toys creation, but Brendan is also an artist and the mind behind a ton of GB Fan content creator’s logos – including this podcast. We covered a lot of ground in this chat, from their shared creative process, Brendan’s work in 2D art for logos and packagin...2023-07-182h 03

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 41: “Activate the Ghost Beacon!” with Phil KessellAfter a week away for the July 4th holiday, Jim is back in the Extraplasm studio with Phil Kessell -- the man you may know as the face of the "Ghost Beacon" YouTube channel! Phil joins the show for a fun conversation about his experiences documenting the Ghostbusters Day event at Hook & Ladder 8 in NYC, attending Ecto Fest and Fan Fest in Los Angeles, and even capturing a glimpse of the interior of Engine 23 in Skid Row within his lens! Plus, find out about the Ghostbusters headlines over the last two weeks! Check out Phil's video content at youtube.co...2023-07-111h 44

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 36: The Memorial Day Minisode & Vegan Cheese Sales EventJim is in the studio alone this week for a quick "minisode" recapping the week's headlines over a holiday week here in the U.S. Find out about where Bill Murray's been spotted, why vegan cheese is now tangentially relevant to Ghostbusters, and some other non-spoilery soft updates on Ghostbusters Firehouse filming. Plus tune in to find out about the latest fan created toy offerings from Fantazm Toys, remaining autograph opportunities from The Containment Unit autograph collecting group on Facebook, updates on charitable work supporting Hook & Ladder 8 and Ghostbusters community members, and more! Special Thanks & Credits ...2023-05-2930 min

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 35: Riding Scary-Go-Rounds & Roller Ghosters With John Yurcaba IVJohn Yurcaba joins the show as guest co-host! First, Jim and John talk through the headlines of the last week, including more news about fan produced Ghostbusters Day events, merchandise and video game updates, and a recent interview with Sigourney Weaver about the next Ghostbusters film. Then stick around in the back half of the show for a fun discussion about Sony's plans to create new and exciting theme park attractions based on their movie properties (including Ghostbusters), and some wishcasting about the next wave of Ghostbusters comic book content! Plus find out more about Jim's worst idea for a...2023-05-221h 58

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 34: Spectral Speculation - The Writers’ Strike and You with Matt ZunichFirst, get caught up on Ghostbusters headlines. Then Matt Zunich of the LA Ghostbusters rejoins the show for a "Spectral Speculation" discussion about the Writers Guild strike and its impact on television and film production, including Ghostbusters projects. Matt brings his experiences working in the industry as a post-production supervisor and as an aspiring writer to the conversation, while Jim brings his experience teaching about mass media industries. Together, they discuss the role of the Writers Guild, the reasons for their current dispute with the motion picture and television industry, and how the continuance of a strike may impact co...2023-05-172h 11

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 33: Paranormal Forces and Primary Sources With Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters NewsThis week Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News fame rejoins the show for a fun conversation about the challenge of reporting around spoilers, the new DLC pack for Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed, the new Spirit Halloween Proton Pack, Ghostbusters Firehouse, and even a Canadian grocery store pizza delicacy! Plus get caught up on the events of the last week in our headlines segment! It's Episode 33, and the podcast is more than 2/3's of the way to "finding its voice!" Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAG...2023-05-022h 09

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 32: Savin’ The Ghostbusters Day with Dan Liberg of Buffalo GhostbustersDan Liberg of the Buffalo Ghostbusters joins the show to talk about Ghostbusters Day, the work he and Buffalo Ghostbusters have done to develop a relationship with Hook & Ladder 8 in NYC, and what's to come for 2023! Find out a bit about the work Dan and the Buffalo team are doing to prepare an amazing Ghostbusters day at the firehouse and how charitable donations to their GoFund Me and patch campaign (ending soon!) help to benefit FDNY and the firefighters working out of Hook & Ladder 8. Plus, find out about the exciting and surprising events of the week, including a new f...2023-04-241h 52

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 31: Paraordinary Professionals and Products with Chris StewartChris Stewart returns to the podcast for a fun chat where we geek out a bit about Ghostbusters and world building, explore what Winston's TED Talk might be like if he had one, and spitball new Ecto-1 ideas and Ghostbuster-tech derived consumer products! Then we try to figure out if the new Ghostbusters movie is the first time the exterior design of Hook and Ladder 8 in NYC and the interior of Old 23 in Los Angeles will be merged practically via the firehouse window set piece Jason Reitman teased in the last few weeks. Special Thanks & Credits 2023-04-172h 02

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 30: Bathtub Slime Machine with Tony Taylor of Fantazm ToysTony Taylor of Fantazm Toys joins Jim in the virtual studio as guest co-host! We discuss a few news items from a holiday week that was light on headlines. First we chat about a fun photo of Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan in the window of the Ghostbusters Firehouse set, a bootleg toy release, and changes to the 6 inch action figure lines at Hasbro (who still holds the Ghostbusters toy license). Then we spend some time catching up with Tony about life, the successful Fantazm Toys "Slimeball" figure, the process of designing, refining and quality testing handmade toys, their...2023-04-101h 50

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 29: Driveby Observations in a Rusted WrecktoJim's in the studio for a mini-sode that reflects on the events of the last week and engages in some Spectral Speculation about a rusted Wreckto reported on Reddit! Tune in for a catch-up on casting news, some discussion of a Ghostbusters Afterlife Ecto-1 spotted on a trailer in California, and awesome fan-produced toy, patch and pin news! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX 2023-04-0437 min

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 28: The Devil’s Not Down In Georgia Cuz He Was Busted In the Carolinas with Jon Roop & Rob Sosebee of South Carolina GhostbustersThis week the big exciting new to discuss is the first Ghostbusters: Firehouse casting announcement! Join Jim for a discussion of casting news and speculation, along with headlines about Logan Kim and the Walking Dead, new autograph signings with the GB Containment Unit, and some collectibles news about Funko, as well as friends of the podcast, Fantazm Toys. Then, tune in for a chat with with Jon Roop and Rob Sosebee of the South Carolina Ghostbusters, who have worked to celebrate Ghostbusters while contributing to their community though charitable work since 2011. Jon is also the Champion of the recurring W...2023-03-272h 30

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 27: ”When Giant Marshmallow Nature Attacks!” with Jacob WalshThis week we’re talking with Jacob Walsh of Yes Have Some Podcast for a fun chat about his work as a tattoo artist, his love of reptiles and animals, kaijus vs. marshmallow men, what justifies ethically killing animals or monsters in horror movies, and at least a little bit about the future of Ghostbusters. Tune in for a check-up on the headlines of the week -- including the start of filming for Ghostbusters: Firehouse -- and stick around to hear what Jacob’s been up to and what his hopes are for the forthcoming Ghostbusters projects ahead! And don’...2023-03-211h 10

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 26: When Extraplasm Met Pizzaplazm with Chris SorrentinoExtraplasm and Pizzaplazm unite and catalytic conversational conversion runs rampant! @ReelGhostbusters artist, comedian, podcaster, and authentic Staten Island Guy Chris Sorrentino joins the podcast for an interview that quickly devolves into two Italian/Irish Post-Catholic New Yorkers making each other laugh! We talk about the NYC Firehouse, Chris's Reel Ghostbusters series and plans for an art book, his comedy podcast "Super Live Adventure Podcast" work as a production artist for TruTV's Impractical Jokers! And then the podcast devolves into a pitch for a raccoon themed rip-off of Cats to take place now and forever at the Winter Garden Theater, and...2023-03-132h 00

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 25: ”Practically Set and Better Yet!” with John Yurcaba IVComic book artist, story teller, and all around good person John Yurcaba IV re-joins the podcast this week as guest co-host! This week we break the format a bit with a slow burn of the week's headlines about Ghostbusters: Firehouse, along with our commentary and speculation! Join us as we chat about the construction photos of the practical Ghostbusters: Firehouse set that were released into the world in the last week, the implications and opportunities that a practical firehouse set affords, our hopes to see Ernie Hudson in the UK soon, merch news, and occasional bits! Thanks to John Yur...2023-03-061h 53

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 24: Autographs via Post and Avocado Toast with Tom Henry of the GB Containment UnitThis week Jim is joined on the podcast by Tom Henry of "The Containment Unit: We collect Spores, Molds & Ghostbusters Autographs" Group on Facebook for an interview! Along with previous Extraplasm guest Matt Sanders, Tom helps to coordinate autograph signings with Ghostbusters cast members and behind the scenes talent for fans in our community! Tom shares some fun stories of meeting and working with some of the most beloved people who have contributed to the Ghostbusters franchise, along with tidbits about coordinating autograph projects for members of the fandom. Plus, find out the exclusive details about the latest amazing aut...2023-02-271h 41

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 23: Charitable Features and Animated Creatures with Steven SheaSteven Shea has worn many hats - including first guest of Extraplasm Podcast - but among his greater roles are that he was the writer of the Ghostbusters Afterlife tie-in app game Ghostbusters ScARe, he is a writer, director, and founder of Abyssmal Entertainment, and he's a valued member of the Los Angeles Ghostbusters! Since we talked in depth about his experiences working on ScARe in the very first episode of Extraplasm, Steven's been busy! He returns this week to discuss upcoming LA Ghostbusters events benefitting Starlight Foundation as well as his upcoming animated comedy project, "Isla Monstro!" Plus t...2023-02-201h 44

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 22: Two Timer Tony Taylor Talks Toys ’Til Terrific Topics Turn Terrifying!Tony Taylor of Fantazm Toys returns to the podcast as guest co-host! We ping-pong our way through headlines over the last two weeks and Jim editorializes a bit about the DLC and new features and changes in Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. Then we discuss Fantazm's successful "Slimeball" figure release, the Matty Collector eBay prototype listing Jim missed out on (and apparently Tony didn't) and our reflections upon Muncher and his place in Ghostbusters narratives, marketing and culture. We also chat about our hopes and dreams for Ghostbusters toys we've yet to see officially released (and a couple that Fantazm Toys ma...2023-02-132h 27

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 21: Out of the Ghost Trap & Into the Edit Bay with Derek OsbornTelevision and film editor and Ghostbusters historian Derek Osborn joins Jim for a conversation as we wrap up January and start the second month of 2023! Fans of the documentary film "Cleaning Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters" will know Derek's work well, as he was a co-editor on the project. Derek provides insight in our conversation about how he got involved in the project, some things he learned along the way, and his hopes about what we'll continue to uncover about the history of Ghostbusters both from the new films in production, as well as his collaboration with Bueno Productions on...2023-01-312h 04

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 20: Positively Packed With Protons With Austin YoungResident Proton Pack expert and prop builder Austin Young of the Central Oklahoma Ghostbusters joins Jim as co-host this week! We chat about a few of the week's headlines and then discuss the excitement of the HasLab Proton Pack and the modding potential that has emerged in the first week of fans deconstructing and rebuilding HasLab Proton Packs! Find out about some helpful resources from GBFans and HasLab Modders Facebook group members that have been developed since the pack came out, with some healthy conversational randomness along the way! Special Thanks & Credits: Logo / Cover Art...2023-01-242h 18

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 19: HasLabs & Hand Grenades: An Extraplasm EctotorialThe show's back on the West Coast as the HasLab Proton Packs continue to ship eastward from Chino, CA! First get filled in on the Ghostbusters Headlines from the last week! Then, join Jim for a review of the HasLab Proton Pack and some reflection on Hasbro's handling of the Ghostbusters toy license, Ghostbusters fan culture with regards to toy and merchandise releases, and elevating "fan joy" over "fan anguish and catharsis" for happier busting. It's a "bottle show" this week (if podcasts have such a thing) as we're without a guest - but you can feel free to bri...2023-01-171h 29

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 18: Discussions In a Convenient Parallel Dimension with James Greene Jr.It's a new year, and lots of things are on the move! Jim's on the road visiting family, the folks of Ghost Corps are about to be on the road to the UK to film the next Ghostbusters movie, and Haslab Proton Packs are about to be on the road to backers' homes! Catch up on headlines of the week and then join Jim and author James Greene Jr. whose recently released book, "A Convenient Parallel Dimension: How Ghostbusters Slimed Us Forever," is out now in print and audiobook format. Jim chats with James about his experiences writing the...2023-01-071h 31

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 17: The Year In Review (And Other Stuff Too) with Craig GoldbergIt's the last episode of 2022! Craig Goldberg of Yes Have Some Podcast joins us to discuss the Ghostbusters events and announcements of 2022 and what's to come in 2023, with some healthy conversational free association and randomness along the way! Find out about the final Ghostbusters headlines of 2022 (including Billy Bryan joining the next Ghostbusters movie, comments about the animated film also in production, and some merch news) and then join us as we ring out the old and ring in the new! Special Thanks & Credits: Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme...2022-12-311h 54

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 16: Have Yourself A Very Crossripped Christmas With Chris StewartThis week, Chris Stewart (AKA @protoncharging) of the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip joins the podcast for some holiday fun! Get updated on some of the most recent Ghostbusters events and happenings, including the recent live director’s commentary and watch party with Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan hosted by Big Head Club, the release of Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed version 1.3, and Hasbro’s early shipments of the HasLab Proton Pack. Then, Chris and I chat about our hopes for Ghostbusters Box Sets and revamped animated content in the coming year and pay tribute to the holiday season with a “watch-a-long” commentary for the R...2022-12-231h 57

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 15: Talking Toy Drives With Ghostheads Radio’s Ted Colunga & Matt BarkerThis episode we’re talking with Ted Colunga and Matt Barker of Ghostheads Radio about their weekly livestream video show highlighting Ghostbusters Franchises around the country. And, more specifically, we chat about their involvement in the 2022 #GhostbustersToyDrive campaign to organize local toy drives and charitable campaigns hosted by Ghostbusters Franchises and benefitting kids this holiday season under one marketable banner. Jim also hits some important community calendar items to know about for Monday and Thursday of the week ahead, and discusses a few headline items including the trailer for Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord and Finn Wolfhard's confirmed ret...2022-12-111h 26

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 14: Still Making Headlines & Sliming Deadlines with Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters NewsJason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News joins Extraplasm for a mid-week episode that also happens to feature one of the biggest Ghostbusters headlines in recent months! Jim discusses Sony's recent announcement that Gil Kenan will direct Afterlife (and explains why this is a very good thing), Illfonic's announcement regarding DLC for Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed, and a few important charity news items. Then stick around for a fun conversation with Jason Fitzsimmons about how he started the Ghostbusters News website, how it's transitioned into a full time job running a network of social media sites and content, and the challenges and...2022-12-072h 20

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 13: The Cyber Monday MinisodeIt's a quick "solo" Extraplasm as Jim takes you through Ghostbusters Cyber Monday week deals, headlines and some "hot take" commentary about Ray Parker Jr.'s views on Sony's alleged "burying" of the original Ghostbusters theme song. Find out about Ghostbusters deals, charity toy drives, new content from Adam Savage and the Tested crew on building an RC Ghost Trap, and an exciting live Afterlife watch party for Mini Puft NFT holders with Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan! Plus find out how YOU can WIN a rare Hasbro RC RTV Ghost Trap while benefitting Starlight Foundation's project to create...2022-11-2846 min

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 12: The Extraplasm Bub Meets GB World Hub with Paul MartinPaul Martin, author and curator of Ghostbusters World Hub on the web and @gbworldhub on social media joins us this week to talk a bit about his experiences running the most comprehensive knowledgebase on the web for the now-defunct Ghostbusters World augmented reality app game. In its hey-day, the game aimed to replicate the success of Pokemon Go! by drawing upon the IP of Ghostbusters in all of its animated narrative forms. Paul was its biggest advocate in the fan community who spent time cultivating an entire website of strategy guides, how-tos/walkthroughs, and a robust database of each gh...2022-11-211h 59

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 11: Savin’ The Day the Starlight Way with Matt ZunichMatt Zunich of the Los Angeles Ghostbusters returns as the podcast's first recurring guest! Matt stops by to discuss the partnership between Sony and Starlight Foundation to raise $40,000 to fund the creation of Ghostbusters themed hospital gowns for sick kids in Starlight partner hospital. As a refresher, Matt joined us in episode 3 to discuss the work he and the LA Ghostbusters were engaged in to support Starlight and their award as Starlight's official "Happiness Heroes," and now he's back to share how Starlight is working with Ghostbusters franchises and fans worldwide to help brighten the lives of kids in...2022-11-1358 min

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 10: Ghost Stories of a Haunted FirehouseThis week Jim is in the studio alone and talking Ghostbusters Firehouse history -- but not the one in New York! Thanks to contributor Sergio Nava (@gb_nava), we have new interior images of the LA Firehouse that is located in Skid Row and that has served as the interior headquarters set for Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2 as well as many other films and commercials! You can find these on Extraplasm's Twitter and Instagram pages to take a look! Then join Jim for a rundown of Ghostbusters headlines from the last few weeks, and a deep historical dive on the 112 ye...2022-11-071h 49

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 9: Extraplasm: Conversation Unleashed with John Yurcaba IVThis week accomplished artist, writer, storyteller, and Ghostbusters super fan John Yurcaba IV joins the podcast as guest co-host! John is an outstanding print and digital media artist who has produced official Ghostbusters artwork for Ghost Corps and who has worked in the comic book industry as an artist on IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers: Beast Wars, and Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors titles. John has worked to design t-shirts and prints for Ghost Corps and worked to develop the program artwork, signage, banners, and product designs for Ghostbusters Fan Fest in 2019! We review the new Illfonic video game, Ghostbusters...2022-10-232h 34

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 8: Autographic Containment with Matt SandersThis week, Matt Sanders of "The Containment Unit: We Collect Spores, Molds and Ghostbusters Autographs" Facebook Group joins the show to talk about the autograph collecting hobby and his work creating private signings with Ghostbusters cast and crew over the last few years. Matt collaborates with Tom Henry to run "The Containment Unit" and together they have become the go-to source for Ghostbusters Autograph collectors seeking signatures from principal cast members as well as some of the most obscure and difficult autographs for the completist collector to obtain! Matt shares some of the ins-and-outs of acting as an organizer of...2022-10-161h 48

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 7: Spectral Speculation - Legends of the Lost Hasbro Toys!This week, Jim is in the studio alone and finally throws open the covers of his research notebooks to discuss the Hasbro Ghostbusters Afterlife RC RTV Ghost Trap and Ectoplasm Lab (and Refills), where they went, where they were found, how many exist, and why Hasbro ultimately cancelled the U.S. release of both products. Also, hear a brief portion of Jason Reitman's speech eulogizing his father in the headlines segment, including an amusing story about his father's immigration to Canada when fleeing the holocaust. A very special thanks to Miguel Medina of the Los Angeles Ghostbusters for providing t...2022-10-091h 00

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 6: Proton Pack Presh Sesh With Austin YoungThis week, Austin Young of the Central Oklahoma Ghostbusters joins Extraplasm for an interview session about his Proton Pack build project for Ghostbusters Afterlife star Logan Kim, who played the role of "Podcast!" Austin took on the chance (and high "presh" stakes!) to build and deliver a replica flight suit, Proton Pack and Takara Remote Control for Logan Kim in collaboration with Yes Have Some Podcast and many contributors from the Ghostbusters fan community. Austin is an accomplished prop builder and living encyclopedia of Ghostbusters cinema knowledge, and co-host of the Black Firehouse Podcast. Get caught up on the w...2022-10-022h 13

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 5: ”Yes, Have Plasm!” with Craig GoldbergThis week, Craig Goldberg of Yes Have Some Podcast joins the show as guest co-host! Craig is a regular host of YHS Podcast and Toy Anxiety with Abigail Gardner, Jacob Walsh, and Ryan Doell, and has been a creator of Ghostbusters fan media and commentary for years. Aside from YHS, Craig has collaborated on Ghostbusters and vintage blockbuster film fan related projects from documentaries, to custom toylines, to live events and continues to support creative people in the Ghostbusters fan community and beyond! Jim and Craig free-associate and storytell their way through the week's headlines, discuss their ideal Ghostbusters "side...2022-09-252h 01

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 4: You Got the Crossrip In My Extraplasm, Chris Stewart!This week, long-time Ghostbusters podcaster and fan content producer Chris Stewart joins Extraplasm not just for an interview - but for the whole episode! As one half of the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip Podcast and curator and author of the "Proton Charging" website and @ProtonCharging social media presences, Chris brings over 20 years of Ghostbusters criticism, analysis and fan wisdom with him into the guest co-host's chair this week! Join us as we discuss Ghostbusters headlines and happenings of the week and then talk a bit about Ghostbusters Afterlife and the next chapters of Ghostbusters to come! A very special...2022-09-182h 07

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 3: Fun, Fundraising, & Crossing the Revenue Streams with the Los Angeles GhostbustersThis week Matt Zunich of the Los Angeles Ghostbusters joins Extraplasm for an interview about LAGB's year long partnership with the Starlight Foundation - a non-profit organization that provides entertainment, enrichment, and healing through play for kids facing tough situations and long term care in hospitals. Tune in and get caught up on the week's Ghostbusters headlines (including upcoming autograph opportunities and news about the long lost Ghostbusters Afterlife/Baskin-Robbins marketing partnership). Then find out about the amazing fundraising work that Matt and the members of the Los Angeles Ghostbusters have accomplished over the last year to raise nearly $20,000 fo...2022-09-101h 45

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 2: Tony Taylor’s Toybox of Terrific TerrorsGhostbusters custom toy maker Tony Taylor of Tony Taylor Toys and Fantazm Toys joins us to discuss his "Crypt Creepers" companion ghost figure line for Kenner's Real Ghostbusters figures! Get caught up on Ghostbusters headlines and then strap in for a fun conversation with Tony about how he got started in making custom toys for the Ghostbusters fan community, how his brand has grown since its beginnings a year ago, and what awesome stuff still lays ahead! Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX 2022-09-031h 35

Extraplasm PodcastEpisode 1: Extraplasm Podcast Begins!Welcome to the inaugural episode of Extraplasm Podcast! In this episode we discuss the start of our new podcast project, catch up on Ghostbusters headlines and announcements, and interview Steven Shea of Abyssmal Entertainment about his experiences working on the 2021 mobile app game, "Ghostbusters: ScARe!" Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX 2022-08-201h 26