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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Evil Dead Burn unleashes the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem. After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows she took in life... live on even in death. Chris Scott from Grindhouse Toys joins Dave to share thoughts about the Evil Dead franchise and the newest entry - Evil Dead Burn! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

Carlos Espinoza has relaunched the Kickstarter for his Rise of Nexus tabletop game and line of o-ring action figures and the results have been phenomenal. Fully funded in under five hours, Rise of Nexus promises to deliver an all-new world of action figure fun. Listen in as Carlos talks to Dave about restructuring the original launch, lessons learned, and the history of how all of this came to be! Rise of Nexus Kickstarter Rise of Nexus Instagram "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky

Dave, Award-Winning Bobby Nash, Gary Mitchel, and Mike Gordon take a look at the past, present, and future of Nacelle Toys' Star Trek products LIVE from Stellar Fest 2026! "Procrastibate" by LeSexoflex.com Social Media: Needless Things on Instagram Needless Things on Bluesky