Bench Tested: A Ghostbusters Podcast

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Bench Tested is a Ghostbusters podcast for fans who love the gear as much as the ghosts. Each episode dives into the props that brought the films to life, from proton packs and ghost traps to the belt gizmos and experimental tech seen on screen. We break down the history, design, electronics, and real world builds behind these iconic devices, while talking with prop makers and fans who keep the spirit of Ghostbusters alive at the workbench.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Bench Tested: The Brain Behind the Pack, A Deep Dive with GPStar

    In this episode of Bench Tested, we sit down with Michael from GPStar Technologies to talk about the electronics side of Ghostbusters props and how things have evolved over time. What started as a personal project has grown into a system that a lot of builders are using in their packs and wands today. We get into how Michael got started, what pushed him to begin developing his own solutions, and how the platform has developed into what it is now. We also break down how the system works at a high level, including pack and wand communication, audio design, and how newer builds are incorporating things like WiFi and ESP32-based control. On top of that, we talk through the product lineup, the challenges of scaling something like this, and what builders should think about if they’re looking at adding electronics to their own builds. If you’re building a pack, upgrading one, or just curious about the tech side of things, this episode gives a solid look at what’s out there and how it all comes together.

    22 min

  2. MAR 19

    Bench Tested: From Fan to Builder, Inside the Workbench with Matt Baker & Marc (Scavenger Workshop)

    This inaugural episode of Bench Tested: A Ghostbusters Podcast sets the tone for what this show is all about, the people, the builds, and the process behind the props. We sit down with Matt Baker to talk about his journey from fan to builder, how he got started, what he’s learned along the way, and his work with the Green Stream Ghostbusters. Then we shift into the fabrication side with Marc from Scavenger Workshop, diving into high-end prop building, kit design, and the aluminum ghost trap project. Two perspectives, one shared obsession, this is where the workbench begins.

    57 min
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Bench Tested is a Ghostbusters podcast for fans who love the gear as much as the ghosts. Each episode dives into the props that brought the films to life, from proton packs and ghost traps to the belt gizmos and experimental tech seen on screen. We break down the history, design, electronics, and real world builds behind these iconic devices, while talking with prop makers and fans who keep the spirit of Ghostbusters alive at the workbench.

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