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Hosted by thereluctantadultpodcast · leisure · EN · 100 episodes
The Reluctant Adult Podcast is your weekly reminder that growing up is optional, but buying toys as an adult is mandatory. Hosts Paul and Bill tackle the weird, wonderful world of pop culture, collectibles, and childhood obsessions that somehow got more expensive with age. From action figures to comic cons, they cover it all with the enthusiasm of kids and the disposable income of adults (barely). If your idea of “adulting” is deciding whether to open the box, this show is for you. New episodes drop every week. Follow along and remember—we don’t wanna grow up, but we already did!
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Reluctant Adult Podcast is your weekly reminder that growing up is optional, but buying toys as an adult is mandatory. Hosts Paul and Bill tackle the weird, wonderful world of pop culture, collectibles, and childhood obsessions that somehow got more expensive with age.
Recent episodes include "Is Doomsday Near for Hasbro’s Marvel Legends? Are $30 Action Figures Pushing Collectors to Their Breaking Point?" (19 October 2026, 81 minutes), "Toy Influencer Breaks Mattel NDA, Flashes 2027 DC Action Figures Across the Internet" (12 October 2026, 94 minutes), and "Childless Adults Are Beating Kids in the Toy Aisle" (7 October 2026, 106 minutes).
The Reluctant Adult Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 94 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for The Reluctant Adult Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Reluctant Adult Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Reluctant Adult Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Reluctant Adult Podcast are Sporting Goods, Hobby & Music Stores. The Reluctant Adult Podcast has a leisure audience.
The Reluctant Adult Podcast is a leisure show with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #377
Ross Con seems to start earlier and earlier every year! Halloween isn’t even here yet, and Super7’s ThunderCats ThunderTank is already rolling into stores! Plus, is Doomsday looming for Hasbro? Skyrocketing prices have...
Episode #376
Mattel hoped to keep its DC Collectors reveal at New York Comic Con Hush Hush, but some Joker had other ideas. Plus, NECA plans to fill that turtle-sized hole in your collection with something a little more fowl. And...
Episode #375
A new era has begun for Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series. Maybe they should fix the last error before starting a new one. Plus, Todd McFarlane knows Tomb Raider fans prefer twins, so he’s making the perfect companion to...
Episode #374
Let’s get dangerous! Darkwing Duck is back with an all-new voice cast and OSHA-approved costume. Safety first, danger second.Plus, Jazwares is hoping to set a world record at Comic Con for the most Spider-Men in one...
Episode #373
Playmates Toys find themselves in a sticky situation following its successful Dragonzord Kickstarter. Plus, Toy Insider goes deep down the rabbit hole of Mondo’s Rocko’s Modern Life colorway conspiracy. And cancel...
Episode #372
He-Man’s brothers and Desistors were out in full force at MOTUFest, showing Greater Cincinnati who truly has the power. Plus, Transformers: The Movie Apology Tour rolls into Target—but they should really be apologizing...
Episode #371
Target can find Prime shelf space for a 30” Optimus, but Playmates had to crowdfund Dragonzord because it was “too big” for retail? Plus, the George Lucas Museum is officially open, and Star Wars fans are already...
Episode #370
Playmates Toys updates Power Rangers fans on its Dragonzord Kickstarter. Unfortunately, actions speak louder than Zords. Plus, smash or pass? 5KToys’ not-so-subtle homage to a certain Marvel character hits a hulking...
Episode #369
Playmates’ first Kickstarter is off and running and Power Rangers fans won’t stop “dragon” this Zord until it’s across the finish line. Plus, Hello Kitty fans are waving “goodbye” to common sense after massive crash...
Episode #368
The MCU welcomes its first class of X-Men, including Adam Driver as “Mister Sinister Was My Father—Call Me Nathaniel.” Plus, Matt Damon kills Disney’s Power Rangers reboot, clearing the way for the Ninja Kidz’...
Episode #367
Target is bringing back cancel culture. If you pre-ordered any toys recently from Target. No you didn’t. Plus, Spirit Halloween is making sure Power Rangers cosplayers are fully armed and ready for action. Just please...
Episode #366
Mondo is hanging up its shell, confirming the company is done making TMNT toys after this year. Plus, you only Liv once—unless you’re Chucky the doll, in which case you could live long enough to see WWE become...
Episode #365
Cowabunga may be forever, but NECA and Playmates Toys are saying sayonara to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Plus, Lara “Tomb Raider” Croft’s G.I. Joe figure sold out quicker than a fresh shipment of cargo shorts at...
Episode #364
It’s Morbin’ Time for Playmates Toys. The company is trying to crowdfund the Dragonzord, but its AI-assisted promo art has fans questioning whether the project is morphin’ in the right direction. Plus, longtime Alvin...
Episode #363
Whether you like your Ninja Turtles toys clothed, glowing, or with a little extra bite, San Diego Comic Con has an exclusive with your name on it. Plus, for just the cost of a cup of coffee a day, you too can own...
Episode #362
I've Cena ‘Nuff! Mattel calls an audible, punting its original WWE LJN Superstars Series 4 pick in favor of an all-new "Last Time Is Now" John Cena. Plus, this X-Men '97 Toys "R" Us exclusive has collectors questioning...
Episode #361
Do you even lift, bro? MOTU fans will be clanging and banging all the way to San Diego for this year’s muscle-bound Comic-Con exclusive. Plus, Yo Joe! June is so Joe-ver! Classified collectors were divided on some...
Episode #357
Star Wars falling behind Backrooms is wild. And that’s only counting those LEGO sets Bricks & Minifigs can’t seem to find. Plus, Disney is losing its grip on its own IP. From Home Depot hacks to Toy Story tributes, fans...
Episode #356
Playmates sends Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles out with a bang! Or whatever sound G.I. Joe lasers make. Plus, Brand New Day has Spider-Man and Hulk beating the THWIP out of each other. Unfortunately, nobody beats Target’s...
Episode #355
Playmates Toys is feeling a little litigious after losing the TMNT license to Mattel. And, McFarlane from downtown… He’s on fire! Todd’s second string is wiping the floor with Hasbro’s Starting Lineup! Plus, Super...
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