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The Reluctant Adult Podcast

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Rating
★★★★★
4.8
from
54 reviews
This podcast has
100 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2019/10/16
Latest episode
2026/04/20
Average duration
92 min.
Release period
7 days

Description

The Reluctant Adult Podcast is your weekly reminder that growing up is optional, but buying toys as an adult is mandatory. Hosts Paul and Bill tackle the weird, wonderful world of pop culture, collectibles, and childhood obsessions that somehow got more expensive with age. From action figures to comic cons, they cover it all with the enthusiasm of kids and the disposable income of adults (barely). If your idea of “adulting” is deciding whether to open the box, this show is for you. New episodes drop every week. Follow along and remember—we don’t wanna grow up, but we already did!

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WWE Fans Slam Mattel’s Rhea Ripley Doll Head Ahead of WrestleMania
2026/04/20
Mattel knows how to keep Mami happy, but their Rhea Ripley doll’s new head sculpt puts the “brutal” in “This is my brutality.” Plus, X-Men fans are having an optic blast with Hasbro’s latest Marvel Legends role play reveal. And, He-Man fans are eating good. As long as what they’re eating is popcorn. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
TRON Fan’s Wish Comes True—Hasbro’s 1:12 Figures Are Pulse and Disney Parks Exclusives
2026/04/13
Hasbro really said, “You’re getting these TRON toys whether you like it or not.” And… we don’t. Plus, DC fans are eatin’ good at Wendy’s—and it has nothing to do with the Baconator. This month’s Kids Meals come with “DC Rides,” pairing a blocky hero or villain with their ride of choice. And, Hasbro’s adding something spooky to Ghosbuters Ecto Glow, but the most terrifying part of this Stay Puft and Green Ghost reveal is imagining Louis’s package. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
TMNT Fans Fired Up Over NECA’s Black-and-White 2012 Turtles Con Exclusive with Bonus Accessory Pack
2026/04/06
NECA’s Con announcement has TMNT collectors in a tizzy. I haven’t seen Four heads spark this much consternation since I styled my sister’s Barbie’s bangs. Plus, Todd McFarlane’s Supergirl is two-faced, but Alcock. And Star Wars collectors’ patience with Hasbro is not the only thing wearing thin. This Black Series Battle Droid is absolutely drowning in a Youth XS. It’s the Reluctant Adult Podcast.  Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
Cryptoids Toy Line Revives Bat Boy with Tabloid-Inspired Kickstarter Action Figure
2026/03/30
Breaking news! Bat Child found alive on Kickstarter. Weekly World News’ infamous cover creature is reborn as a Cryptoid. Plus, do a barrel role. Star Fox targets his big screen debut in Super Mario Galaxy. And, stop, stop, he’s already dead. JAKKS does the unpossible, leaving The Simpsons collectors with more questions than answers about the future of the line. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
Jurassic Park Toy Company Misusing Technology? Feels Almost Too On Brand
2026/03/23
Factory Entertainment was so preoccupied with whether or not they could use AI, they didn't stop to think if they should use AI. Plus, He-Man finally gets his flowers. But what about Skeletor? The poor guy just wants tulips. And, I survived May the Fourth and all I got was this lousy t-shirt. Hasbro celebrates Star Wars the only way they know how: with unnecessary merchandise! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
Tails from the Cryptoids! Yes Have Some’s Long-Teased Action Figure Kickstarter Exceeds Expectations
2026/03/16
Tails from the Cryptoids. The government doesn’t want you to know about this super-secret Kickstarter… but f*ck them. Plus, LEGO finally announces proper Super Mario building sets and minifigures. “But what about the interactive Super Mario Adventures line?” asked no one. And Mattel is bringing back “Dino Damage” with its Hammond Collection Indominus Rex — which is better than the emotional damage WE SUFFERED from watching The Dinosaurs on Netflix. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.  Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
Target Aims to Boost Toy Sales by Shrinking the Toy Aisle
2026/03/09
Target aims to make more money by selling less stuff. Wait… that can’t be right. Are we sure that’s what they said? OK. So, which of your favorite toy lines might end up in the crosshairs? Plus, Mezco takes the Ninja Turtles to school with their new One:12 Collective Master Splinter. And he’s the only man to become more beloved after getting canceled, Conan O’Brien finally has his very own virtual action figure. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
Very Nice. Very Evil. Very Toyetic. Danhausen Makes His WWE Debut.
2026/03/03
After weeks of hyping up a mystery crate, WWE’s Elimination Chamber reveal was very nice, very evil… and somehow still very meh. After losing their heads to Red Sonja, the Four Horsemen are holding space for a familiar face. Boomshakalaka! He’s on fire! Bandai is dropping a One Piece x NBA collab. And no, it doesn’t come with an NFT. We’ve all suffered enough. It's The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
Oh, Canada: Men’s Hockey Team Reacts Coldly to Tina Toy After So-So Silver Finish
2026/02/25
Canada’s Olympic bid for gold falls short. The men’s hockey team takes silver, then collects their prize at the ticket booth. Plus, LEGO’s new Star Wars Smart Bricks have Luke and Darth Vader sounding more like R2-D2 trapped inside a dial-up modem. And Punch the Monkey officially swings into America’s heart — and right off IKEA’s shelves. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
Toy Fair '26 Saves the Beasts for Last: Playmates' Turtles Swan Song, NECA DuckTales and Bull Airs x Sneak Attack Toys Child Casino Pizza Rat
2026/02/16
Playmates officially kicked off their Ninja Turtles farewell tour at Toy Fair. Here’s hoping they have better luck than John Cena. Plus, with NECA producing classic DuckTales figures, life isn’t just like a hurricane, it’s a full-blown Category 5 nostalgia storm. And Premium DNA has re-entered the chat with fresh preorders… meanwhile, Earthworm Jim collectors continue practicing the ancient art of patience. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
Hasbro Takes It to the Streets With Street Fighter Movie Toys Featuring WWE Superstars
2026/02/09
In a rare moment of self-awareness, Hasbro remembered it used to be toy company and unveils plans for a Street Fighter–G.I. Joe–WWE multiverse. Plus—I’ll form the head! —Hasbro’s Voltron news brings Marvel Legends collectors one step closer to the mythical Cavillrine. And Nacelle is betting big on Star Trek—but is this plan a bridge too far, even for the most hardcore Trekkies? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
By the Power of Publicity: Mattel Debuts He-Man Movie Figures in Entertainment Weekly
2026/02/02
By the power of Grayskull, Mattel flexes its MOTU muscle with a full spread of Masters of the Universe: Chronicles action figures inspired by the upcoming film. Plus, Fugglers’ assault on the senses no longer stops at their grotesque looks. This latest batch is crop-dusting unsuspecting Target shoppers. And Mami’s Dreamhouse. Are WWE collectors confident "Kenough" in their own masculinity to proudly display this Rhea Ripley Barbie doll? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
MOTU Fans Are Melting Down Over He-Man’s Preferred Pronouns — I’d Prefer They Just STFU
2026/01/27
The new MOTU trailer shares He-Man’s pronouns, but with action this hot, his preferred verb must be “f**k” — as in “f**k ice, this movie will melt your face harder than Skeletor’s.” Plus, McDonald’s is bringing back Changeables Happy Meals—and those little bots have us so thirsty, f**k ice, fill that small soft drink up to the brim. And these Dunder Mifflin-approved Fortnite skins are so cold, you’ll think “f**k ice” is the new “that’s what she said.” It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
Hasbro Star Wars Black Series Adds Watto, Geonosian Warrior & Taun We Action Figures
2026/01/19
Lucasfilm gets itself a couple of new co-presidents as Kathleen Kennedy takes aim at half the galaxy on her way out the airlock. Plus, Mondo’s Beavis and Butt-Head Squad comes with its own couch, giving collectors a front-row seat to their own poor financial decisions. And, Super Mario Little People prove it’s never too early to learn how to drop some coin. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth
Ninja Turtles Enlist G.I. Joe to Save Playmates Toys with Historic Action Figure Mashup
2026/01/12
Playmates Toys ain’t waving that white flag just yet. The Ninja Turtles just recruited America’s “secret weapon,” a covert special operations force that answers to no one. Wait, we’re still talking about GI Joe, right? Plus, LEGO’s latest innovation makes them look as smart as a brick! Is that how that goes? And McFarlane’s NHL collectibles are getting so heated, they could melt the ice and then do stuff to each other. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast. Email [email protected] TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions Save 10% with code RAP101 at New Meta Save and get Free Shipping from Entertainment Earth

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4.8 out of 5
54 reviews
★★★★★
Rock in Rico 2026/04/21
So... Stupid...is GREAT!
if you are missing this podcast... you are missing the most awesome and funny toys collectors and pop culture podcast on recent years. DONT CHANGE A B...
★★★★☆
po55um 2026/04/21
Mostly funny with a touch of cringe
I really like this show, but every once in a while I had to skip through a tirade with way too many “GD”s for my taste.
★★★★★
Munderville 2026/04/15
Great podcast
Look forward to listening each week! Great pod!
★★★★★
Skeptical Condor 2026/04/14
Highly recommended!!
Great conversations about action figures and everything pop culture. I love to listen first thing after each episode is downloaded.
★★★★★
Talkingtanooki 2026/03/06
Fantastic
Fantastic show if you love toys and pop culture in general.
★★★★★
Jim Reznik 2025/12/27
Top Notch even when drinking
As I’ve been on the road a lot lately, I’ve had the time to listen to these two friends discuss everything from bikes to trains to video games. I can...
★★★★★
Mototechdude 2025/12/02
Long time coming
Every Monday I listen to this podcast and I think oh I should write that review when I get off the road then I forget. the reluctant adult podcast is...
★★★★★
darksides undertow 2025/11/17
Nothing Reluctant
I look forward to this show on Monday’s, just seems to put me in a better mood starting the week! I put a bunch of toys on the edge of my yard hoping...
★★★★★
alohio 2025/11/01
Thank You
I’m channeling Bill’s method to leave feedback for an eBay seller when I say “Thank You”
★★★★★
FindYourClarity 2025/10/20
My favorite podcast!
I discovered The Reluctant Adult Podcast in 2023, and it quickly became my favorite podcast. I love action figures and toys in general, but I don’t kn...
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