Extraplasm Podcast

Jim's checks in with a quick mini episode this week to touch base on Ghostbusters Headlines and comment on the State of the Podcast. Special Thanks Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX  

The legendary Steve Johnson joins the podcast this week to chat with us about the legacy of his Ghostbusters creations, including Slimer, the Library Ghost, the Taxi-Cab Driver Ghost, and so much more! Steve shares never before discussed details about Slimer with us this week, while also retelling stories of movie making among his Boss Films colleagues, his thoughts on AI, and more! Plus, find out about some cool limited edition light-up busts of the Library Ghost and Slimer at the end of this week's episode.  And if that wasn't all exciting enough -Jim's here to get you caught up on Ghostbusters headlines and offer his commentary on SDCC reveals! NOTE: This week's episode is a bit more candid and NSFW in its content as our guest tells dabbles into stories about drugs, sexuality, and of course, ghost butts. Tread carefully around your kids and bosses when listening to this week's episode! Be sure to check out Steve's busts over at http://www.tcutoys.com ! Special Thanks Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX  

Chris Stewart rejoins the show after nearly 10 months since his last visit! We catch up about his podcast the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip, explore Chris's take on Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, revisit a controversial question about Egon's fate in Ghostbusters Afterlife, and theorize about what the future of Ghostbusters media could look like. Plus, find out about an all new Ghostbusters Podcast group Chris is running on a platform called Goodpods to help facilitate Ghostbusters fan discourse, as well as the week's headlines! Special Thanks Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News sits in with Jim in guest co-host capacity as they delve into their thoughts on possible Ghostbusters announcements and reveals at San Diego Comic-Con next week, as well as the recently revealed PropStore catalog for the upcoming auction in Los Angeles! Find out our hopes and predictions for these two exciting upcoming events and get caught up on the past week's Ghostbusters headlines - all in this week's episode of Extraplasm!   Special Thanks Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Jared Gerritzen joins the podcast to tell tales of the development of Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed! Jared serves as the Chief Creative Officer for Illfonic - the developer of the hit video game. Find out how the game came about and changed through out its development with Ghost Corps, Jared's experiences pitching to Ivan Reitman and working with Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson, the connections between Spirits Unleashed and Frozen Empire’s “Possessor” ghost, and even a tale of a family dinner with a Ghostbusters legend! Plus get filled in on the week's Ghostbusters Headlines!   Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Bob Anderson of Windy City Ghostbusters and the Bob After Dark Podcast joins the show to chat about raising funds to support children in hospitals via Extra Life - a fundraising platform for streaming video and table top video games on Twitch. Find out how you can participate in Bob's upcoming live event where players from six Ghostbusters Franchises will come together for a session of the vintage Ghostbusters International RPG game West End Games while raising funds! Plus get caught up on the Ghostbusters Headlines of the previous week. Access Bob's streaming session this weekend at https://www.twitch.tv/bobafterdarkplays And don't forget -- use code EXTRAPLASM at Fantazmshop.com to get FREE SHIPPING on their Wave 1 Crypt Creepers! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX  

Miguel Medina and Matt Zunich join the show after a week's hiatus to recap their experience at the Los Angeles City Council's declaration of June 8th as Ghostbusters Day in the City of Los Angeles. Hear about how the event came together, unfolded, and its important connection to a new wave of Ghostbusters fan fundraising efforts to support Starlight Children's Foundation. Plus, get caught up on almost two weeks of Ghostbusters headlines!   Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Jason Fitzsimmons joins the podcast this week as co-host for the entire episode for some recapping and commentary of Ghostbusters Day events in NYC and Los Angeles (including Jim's trip to the firehouse) as well as the various teases and announcements made by Sony/Ghost Corps and brand partners like Hasbro, Puma, nDreams and Illfonic! Happy Ghostbusters Day to all!   Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

As we approach Ghostbusters Day and the 40th anniversary of the film that began the fandom, the one and only Eric Reich of Ghost Corps joins the podcast!  Eric talks with us about the many hats he wears as a Senior Vice President, Brand Manager, and Executive Producer working on the Sony lot to advocate for all things related to "Ghosts & Ghostbusting," and also tells the tale of how he came to work alongside Ivan Reitman and in support of his legacy. And of course, we discuss Eric's take on Ghostbusters Day and the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the film we all love so dearly. Plus, find out about your last Ghostbusters headlines before the big day this weekend! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Tom Henry and Matt Sanders of TCU Collectibles (and the Ghostbusters Containment Unit autograph collecting group on Facebook) rejoin the podcast to talk about their slate of private signing opportunities taking place in June with Ghostbusters cast and crew members across the 40 years of the franchise! We chat about who they are meeting, what is on offer, and more! Plus get filled in on Ghostbusters headlines - including some exciting updates about Ghostbusters Day! Links From This Week's Episode: TCU Collectibles: https://www.facebook.com/TheGBContainmentUnit Buffalo Ghostbusters Auctions & Raffles: https://buffaloghostbusters.betterworld.org/ Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

We're less than 3 weeks away from Ghostbusters Day and the 40th Anniversary of the 1984 film!  Dan Liberg & Christopher Burns of the Buffalo Ghostbuters join the show to discuss the fan coordinated Ghostbusters Day event taking place at FDNY's Hook & Ladder 8 on Saturday June, 8th.  Find out about the event, the guests, the auctions & raffles, the merch, and all the ways that you can help support charity fundraising efforts for Hook & Ladder 8's charity of choice: The Tunnel To Towers Foundation. Plus get caught up on the Ghostbusters headlines of the last week! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News and Tony Taylor of Tony Taylor Toys and Fantazm Toys join the podcast to help unpack the digital release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire! We delve into deleted scenes, featurettes, and our thoughts on how the film came together in light of these new pieces of footage before turning to discussion of the 40th anniversary and what the rest of the year may hold. Plus, don't miss out on the weekly discussion of Ghostbusters headlines! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Acei Martin joins the show to share her experiences working as the stunt performer who doubled McKenna Grace for Ghostbusters Frozen Empire's NYC filming unit. Catch up on this week's headlines and then listen in as Acei tells tales of portraying Phoebe Spengler during the practical driving and gunners seat action sequences in the movie’s opening moments!  Help support Acei's brother Carter's struggle with Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome by donating to their GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-carters-battle-with-amps   Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Extraplasm is joined by Luke Whitelock, Art Director on Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and the brains behind the Ghostbusters Firehouse set! He is an accomplished art director, set designer, and draftsman with over 20 years of experience and an impressive set of credits working in film and television (including multiple phase 2 and 3 Marvel projects). Luke shares insights about the design of the firehouse set and stories of his time working on the film with us this week, and also tells us a little about the online curriculum of courses and training assets he produces for newcomers to 3d modeling and design via his company White Lock Design Limited.  Get caught up on Ghostbusters Headlines and then strap in for an insightful conversation about the Ghostbusters firehouse and more! And don't forget to check out Luke's Instagram at @whitelockdesignlimited and his website, www.whitelockdesignlimited.com!   Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Extraplasm is joined this week by Kevin Mangold, who portrayed Slimer in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire! Kevin is an actor, stunt and creature performer, producer, and retired thoroughbred horse jockey who shares his experiences working on Frozen Empire with the podcast this week. Get filled in on the week's headlines and then stick around for this exciting conversation about Kevin's portrayal of Slimer and the performance work involved in bringing our beloved ugly little spud back to cinema screens! Special Thanks & Credits Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudios Theme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX