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!

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  Episode #520

  Cape Fear Chronicles: 1991

  Aug 16, 20261h 51m

  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

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  Episode #519

  Collecting, Wrestling, & Rock N' Roll with Billy Peck

  Aug 9, 20261h 32m

  Billy Peck is exactly the kind of guest we love on Needless Things - he's a lifelong musician, he works in the wrestling business as an announcer and manager, and he collects toys! Listen in as Dave and Billy talk toy history, life as a musician, wrestling, and fatherhood! Billy on Instagram Graveyard Smash on Instagram Graveyard Smash Bandcamp Graveyard Smash Spotify "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

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  Episode #518

  Spider-Man Brand New Day Movie Review with Mike Gordon

  Aug 2, 20261h 42m

  It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them. Mike Gordon joins Dave to share thoughts about the newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Spider-Man Brand New Day! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

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  Episode #517

  San Diego Comic Con 2026 Toy News & Highlights

  Jul 26, 20262h 17m

  San Diego Comic Con 2026 Toy News & Highlights Join Dave, Kristian, and Head of Research Ryan Schweck as they run down their favorites from San Diego Comic Con 2026! HUGE thanks to Toynewsi.com and Toyark.com for allowing us to use their fantastic photos from SDCC 2026! Be sure to visit both sites for full galleries! @Pixel-dan MOTU panel video: https://youtu.be/YkYZY5zlWTU?si=LVC3OVVb5So_PsyV ToyArk SDCC coverage: https://www.toyark.com/2026/07/25/sdcc-2026-every-action-figure-and-collectible-link-you-need-in-one-spot-592300 Toy News International SDCC coverage: https://toynewsi.com/index.php The audio version of this episode will be available soon wherever you get your podcasts. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For merchandise, go to... https://www.teepublic.com/user/needless-things ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Social Media: Instagram: @LegionCub, @phantomtroublemaker, @NeedlessThingsChannel, @schweck

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  Episode #516

  Whiskeyjack Toys Returns

  Jul 19, 20261h 16m

  Darren Howlett of Whiskeyjack Toys returns to the show, along with Chad Smelcer, to discuss the success of Legends of the Hidden Force and the future of Whiskeyjack Toys! Listen in and learn about what it takes to go from a Kickstarter to finished product, how dealing with factories in China can affect decisions and timelines, and how the creative process never truly ands and is so much better with friends! Legends of the Hidden Force online Whiskeyjack Toys on IG "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

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