Needless Things

Since 2013 Needless Things has been your one-stop hub for toys, movies, music, and all manner of pop culture dorkery. Join your host Dave as he explores any and everything that interests him - from interviewing creators to discussing classic films, it's all on the table here at Needless Things!

Needless Things is a leisure podcast hosted by Phantom Troublemaker, with 527 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Phantom Troublemaker hosts Needless Things, a leisure show with 527 episodes published.

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  Episode #527

  Cinematography, Creating, & Fandom with Michael Nie

  Oct 4, 20261h 49m

  While this interview came about as a companion piece to the Kyle Higgins interview on Needless Things Podcast 526 , the episode is a compelling solo piece in and of itself. Michael Nie has ben working in the film industry for over twenty years and as a cinematographer has experienced many facets of the film business. Listen in as Dave and Michael discuss his creative journey, working with Kyle Higgins, how he approaches projects and fellow filmmakers, and the upcoming GI Joe/Tomb Raider comic from Skybound and Image Comics. Michael on IG Michael Online "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

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  Episode #526

  Kyle Higgins Interview - GI Joe: A Real American Hero/Tomb Raider

  Sep 27, 20261 hour

  KNOWING IS HALF THE BATTLE. RAIDING IS THE OTHER HALF! G.I. JOE and LARA CROFT meet for THE FIRST TIME EVER in an all-new limited series from superstars KYLE HIGGINS (RADIANT BLACK) and ELENA CASAGRANDE (Black Widow) that reveals the classified connection between these pop culture icons. Lara Croft has explored some of the most dangerous locations on Earth, but nothing as treacherous as Cobra Island. For this adventure, she’ll need the help of her old acquaintance, Shipwreck, and several squads of Joes to mount a dangerous expedition into the heart of the island to recover a treasure that’s been hidden there for decades. One that Destro and Baroness will do anything to get their hands on first... Kyle Higgins is a Harvey and Eisner award-nominated #1 New York Times best-selling comic book author and filmmaker known for his work on DC Comics’ Batman titles as well as his critically-acclaimed reinventions of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Ultraman, and his creator-owned series Radiant Black, NO/ONE, Deep Cuts, Moon Man and The Massive-Verse— a creator owned superhero universe at Image Comics. Kyle is the founder and creative director of Black Market Narrative. He specializes in building immersive multi-narratives across mediums. Listen in as Dave and Kyle discuss creativity and creation, the path of a comics career, and of course the new G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO/TOMB RAIDER miniseries from, Skybound and Image! Kyle on Instagram Kyle Online "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

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  Episode #525

  Resident Evil (2026) Movie Review

  Sep 23, 20261h 59m

  Join Dave, Beth, and Nicole & Ryan Cadaver as they discuss Hollywood's newest laff riot, Resident Evil ! Is it way too goofy or just goofy enough? From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger ( Weapons, Barbarian ) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

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  Episode #524

  Doktor Ross Sewage Returns!

  Sep 13, 20261h 21m

  Musician, toy collector, artist, and costume designer(!) Doktor Ross Sewage returns to the Needless Things Podcast! Listen in as Dave and Ross talk about his most recent project Knights of Unicron and so much more! Find Ross Sewage online: Knights of Unicron LIVE at SDCC DOK SEWAGE Toy Photography on IG Music "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

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  Episode #523

  My Dragon Con 2026

  Sep 8, 20261h 59m

  Dave is so, so tired. But he has to tell you about his time at Dragon Con 2026. "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

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