This week on the show, we’re taking a deep dive into a stack of books inside Egon’s farmhouse, talking about Empire Magazine, bobbleheads, talking about upside down proton packs and a whole lot more! First up some Cleanin’ Up the Town news including the domestic release hitting this week and Randy Edelman scoring the sequel “Too Hot to Handle.” Then we’re talking about the latest Ghostbusters Afterlife news including new film score heard in a Muncher cookie video, Empire Magazine comments upcoming, Baskin Robbins tie-ins, and a huge deep dive into the a pile of books that the Central Oklahoma Ghostbusters spent a great deal of time identifying and compiling - and Chris has a few thoughts as to what the reading material on the side table has to say about how Egon’s been spending his time. Don’t worry, a firm spoiler alert will be given before we get too far into it!
#712 - "Discogs Deep Dive" - March 30, 2021
This week on the show, Ectomobiles are showing up in Apple Maps and we’re diving into the back catalog of Discogs! First up, in the news we remember a few fallen friends in our lives, explore a few Apple Maps locations in Alberta that are snapshots in time of Ghostbusters: Afterlife filming, and a merch item or two. Then in the second half of the show, we’re going through all the rarities, b-sides, and alternative versions that spark to us on a search of Discogs. What are the instrumental versions we didn’t know existed out there? Want to hear parts of a few of them? Stay tuned!
#701 - "Looking Forward to 2021" - January 11, 2021
We’re starting off our seventh year of podcasting by looking forward to all that’s to come in 2021! From Ghostbusters Afterlife’s release to potential book releases, fast food tie-ins, music, the upcoming sequel to “Cleanin’ Up the Town” and a whole lot more, there’s quite a bit to be optimistic about in this new year. Join Troy and Chris as they count down each of their five most anticipated Ghostbusters things in store for us this year, then make sure to drop us a line to let us know what you’re looking forward to yourself!
#505 - "Tobin's Audio Guide: Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr." - February 4, 2019
This week on the show, we continue our series of Tobin’s Audio Guides - looks behind the essential elements that were key to making Ghostbusters what it is today. And with this installment, Troy explores the creation of Ray Parker Jr.’s iconic theme song. What was originally scripted that inspired a theme in the first place? Who were the duo of Hughes/Thrall and how did they come to become involved with the project? What became of their demo that was unused (and where can you hear bits and pieces of it)? And how did it eventually come to Ray Parker Jr. to write and record a demo in less than 72 hours? All of these questions and more will be answered in our third installment of Tobin’s Audio Guide!
#326 - "Ghostbusters Answer the Call: One Year Later" - July 10, 2017
This week on the show, some news and looking back on the third Ghostbusters live-action film one year after its release. Up first, Troy and Chris talk Ray Parker Jr.'s appearance in the documentary Hired Gun and the great interview he did with The Movie Guys. Also, a few updates on fundraising for mental health in Ghostbusters II actor Hank Deutschendorf's name, a 24-year old pinball wizard who won a Stern Ghostbusters pinball machine, audio from last year's Twisted Toonz Ghostbusters live-reading at the Phoenix Comic-Con, and yes - that photo above is your first-look at the upcoming Crossrip t-shirt with unique Dan Schoening artwork that'll be up for grabs soon!
#316 - "I Wanna New Drug" - May 1, 2017
This week on the show, we're catching up on the last two weeks' worth of news! First up, Troy and Chris chat about Paul Feig's "Director's Series" at the Tribeca Film Festival, a ton of great Ernie Hudson news including an in depth interview he did with Blastr, music chat including the new IMAScore music at Heide Park Resort and a rare glimpse into the life of "Magic" artist Mick Smiley, and finally we're chatting a little print and things to read including an upcoming Ecto-1 Owners Workshop Manual with a familiar author.