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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!

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Cinematography, Creating, & Fandom with Michael Nie

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
Sep 27

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

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
Sep 23

Resident Evil (2026) Movie Review

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
Sep 13

Doktor Ross Sewage Returns!

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
Sep 8

My Dragon Con 2026

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
Aug 26

Shaun Hatton of RUMBLEFRENZ - We Exist in the Realm of Infinite Possibilities

Shaun Hatton is part of the musical project RUMBLEFRENZ! You can check out their newest album, WE EXIST IN THE REALM OF INFINITE POSSIBILITIES, the third RUMBLEFRENZ album, featuring nine tracks to continue accompanying you on your journey through space and time. This album was recorded in 2026 after a trip back from the year 1997. Listen in as Dave and Shaun talk Transformers, music, and video stores(!) on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast! RUMBLEFRENZ on Bandcamp "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
Aug 23

Lenny Panzica

Lenny Panzica has spent the last few years leading a team that has been revitalizing the GI Joe brand. The GI Joe Classified Series is responsible for bringing about a new golden age of collecting and entertainment for Joe fans, both new and lifelong. Now Lenny is embarking on a new mission - to work with the amazing creative talent at Boss Fight Studio to bring new dreams, worlds, and visions to life. Listen in as Dave and Lenny talk toys, music, and life on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky
Aug 17

Cape Fear Chronicles: 1991

Welcome to Cape Fear Chronicles on the Needless Things Podcast! In the coming months we'll be revisiting the various iterations of Cape Fear, as well as some of its impact on pop culture, as well as a full review of the new Apple TV miniseries. In 1991 Martin Scorsese unleashed a new vision of Cape Fear on moviegoing audiences. Robert DeNiro's Max Cady was a new kind of villain and the Bowden family were much different from the vanilla archetypes of 1962. Listen in as Dave and Mike Gordon discuss this landmark film and its impact! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

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!

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Phantom Troublemaker
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

528
Rating

Explicit
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© Copyright 2013 Phantom Troublemaker. All rights reserved.
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