NEEDLESS THINGS PODCAST 289 – THE HORROR OF SCOOBY-DOO LIVE FROM DRAGON CON 2019!

One of the highlights of this year's DragonCon was being part of The Horror of Scooby Doo panel on the Horror track along with some amazing guests like Dave West (who recorded the panel), Thomas Mariani, Cherie Priest, Gail Z. Martin, and our moderator, Bill Mulligan. Now, you can experience the chills and scares for yourself as The Needless Things Podcast episode 289 presents: The Horror of Scooby-Doo Live from Dragon Con 2019. Grab your favorite Scooby Snacks, turn down the lights, and get ready for a mystery as you listen to the episode HERE.

Bobby

About Needless Things Podcast 289 – The Horror of Scooby-Doo Live from Dragon Con 2019:
This episode of the Needless Things Podcast was recorded LIVE at Dragon Con 2019 for the Horror Track! A panel of meddling kids celebrates their love for the cartoon that is likely the origin of their love for horror! Listen in as Bill Mulligan moderates Thomas Mariani, Cherie Priest, Gail Z. Martin, Award-Winning Bobby

Nash, and our own Dave West in this conversation about the lasting legacy of one of the greatest horror franchises of all time!

Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think!

“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com

Interstitial music provided by The Mystery Men?

Listen to Needless Things Podcast 289 – The Horror of Scooby-Doo Live from Dragon Con 2019 HERE.

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NEEDLESS THINGS CHOOSES SNOW PRIZE PACK WINNER! #THESUMMEROFSNOW!

A Snow Prize Pack winner has been selected! Listen to the next episode of the Needless Things podcast to hear the winner's name announced! We will contact the winner this weekend.  Congratulations to the winner! Your Snow Prize Pack is on the way! Listen HERE!

A bug thanks to Dave West and the Needless Things listeners for being part of #TheSummerofSnow
It is greatly appreciated.

Bobby

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER TO WIN A SNOW PRIZE PACK ON NEEDLESS THINGS!

#TheSummerofSnow heats up! Today is the final day to enter to win a Snow Prize Pack from Needless Things! If you haven't listened for instructions on how to enter, now's the time! Listen to Needless Things Podcast episode 269 for details on how you can win a Snow Prize Pack featuring Snow Falls ebook and SNOW Series 1, Vol. 1 audio book written by Author Bobby Nash and narrated by Stuart Gauffi. Get all the contest details HERE!

Plus, listen to Needless Things host Dave West and Bobby Nash discuss the greatness of Saturday morning cartoons!

Best of luck on winning a Snow Prize Pack. If you don't win, please check out the Snow Series tab above and check out the great deals on the Snow books. If you are a Kindle unlimited subscriber, you can read Snow and all BEN Books releases for FREE.

Bobby

TALKING TOONS ON NEEDLESS THINGS EPISODE 269! ALSO, ANOTHER SNOW PRIZE PACK CONTEST ANNOUNCED!

I joined my buddy, Dave West on the latest episode of The Needless Things podcast. We had a great time talking cartoons and BEN Books and Needless Things have teamed up to give away a Snow Prize Pack. The winner will be announced in 2 weeks on Needless Things 270.

Listen to Needless Things Podcast 269 – Toon Time with Bobby Nash HERE.

Award-winning author and friend of the show Bobby Nash drops by to talk ‘toons!
From the golden age of Saturday mornings and weekday afternoons to the modern era of on-demand animated delight, cartoons have come a very long way! The last four decades have seen amazing changes in animation. Movies, television, and now the internet have proven to be fertile ground for the medium to evolve. Listen in as Dave and Bobby talk about Tom and Jerry, The Simpsons, and everything in-between on the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

You knew this was going to get a mention.

PLUS! Find out how to win a digital copy of Award-Winning Bobby Nash’s The Snow Series 1, Vol. 1! Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think!

“Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com
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You can follow Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the best pop culture news!

Thanks again, Dave. That was fun. 

Bobby

TROUBLEMAKER TRAILER

We've had some adventures.

I am so proud of my friend, Dave West, the Phantom Troublemaker, who finds himself the subject of a pretty cool looking documentary on his life. Check out the "Troublemaker" trailer at https://youtu.be/JD8bLMxX4WA

"Troublemaker" is the story of Atlanta-based pop culture personality, Phantom Troublemaker. A year was spent following this podcast host, DragonCon panel moderator, toy expert, movie fan, writer, wrestling announcer, family man, and all around good guy on his adventures of dorkery. This documentary is director Jason C. Wilson's follow-up to "Stopper: The Rise and Fall of the Bastard Squad".

Way to go, Dave!

Bobby

View the trailer at https://youtu.be/JD8bLMxX4WA or below.

NEEDLESS THINGS FLIPS THROUGH JULY'S PREVIEWSWORLD! FINDS 007, THE AVENGER, BATMAN, AND MORE!

Welcome to July! It's time for Dave's monthly look at PREVIEWSworld at Needless Things. Included in this month's Previews is a solicitation for The Avenger Double Feature from Moonstone Books. The Avenger Double Feature includes novels by Chuck Miller and Bobby Nash. In stores September 26th. Let your local store know to order a copy for you. Diamond Order Code: JUL182033

Check out Dave's Previews review HERE!

About The Avenger Double Feature:
FROM THE CREATORS OF DOC SAVAGE and THE SHADOW!

Two NEW thrillers for the price of one!

Black Water is a secret worth killing for, a prize worth any price to claim. To most, it is a myth, but for the leaders of the Tartarus Legion, it is an obsession. Written by Bobby Nash.

And… When a distraught woman comes to the Richard Benson with a story about the ghost of a vicious mass murderer, he and Nellie Gray find themselves targeted by a ruthless killer. Has the fiend really come from beyond the grave? And will he take the Avenger and Nellie back with him? Written by Chuck Miller.

The Avenger Double Feature

ISBN: 978-1-936814-70-1-51199

Diamond Order Code: JUL182033 

In stores September 26, 2018

Bobby

BOBBY AND THE NEEDLESS THINGS PODCAST CREW TRAVELS TO MONGO WITH FLASH GORDON!

The Needless Things Podcast crew returns for another Needless Commentary for Needless Things episode 214: Flash Gordon. Listen to the episode HERE. I always have a great time hanging out with the Needless Things crew. We always have a fun time.

Needless Things episode 214: Flash Gordon Needless Commentary:
Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! This time, we're reviewing FLASH GORDON!

1980's Flash Gordon holds a place of esteem in the annals of sci-fi cinema. Not because of Max von Sydow's spectacular portrayal of Ming the Merciless. Not for the electric soundtrack by masters of rock Queen. Not even for the heart-quickening sights of Timothy Dalton in tights and Brian Blessed in leather panties. No, Flash Gordon is part of an elite group of movies that shaped the very persona of the founder of Needless Things, Dave West. This prestigious group includes such classics as Swamp Thing,Alligator, and Robert Altman's Popeye. These were just a few of the movies available on the broadcast marvel known as HBO during Dave's formative years.

Listen in as for the first time ever and in the company of the irrepressible Mike Gordon and the award-winning Bobby Nash, the Needless Things Irregulars (Dave, Arian, and The Rad Ranger) experience FLASH A-AH! He'll save every one of us!

You can find Needless Things Podcast episode 214 – Flash Gordon Needless Commentary HERE.

Flash Gordon trailer

NEEDLESS THINGS HAS SOME LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS!

Big thanks to Needless Things' Jerry Chandler for including me and my SNOW series in their list of 'Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Others and Maybe Even Yourself'. See who else made the list HERE.

Bobby Nash is a longtime friend of the Needless Things podcast and the Earth Station One family of podcasts, but, more importantly for this, he’s also an award winning writer. His style and subject matter ranges from old pulp to noir to gritty adventure and more. Between his own books and the various books he’s contributed to, his Amazon author’s page is packed with books to choose from as last minute gifts for both friends and your own reading pleasure.

Thanks again, Jerry. Much appreciated.

Bobby

BOBBY AND THE NEEDLESS THINGS PODCAST CREW PROVIDE DRAGONSLAYER COMMENTARY!

I went on another good journey with the Needless Things podcast crew (Phantom Troublemaker, Arian Gulick, and Rad Ranger) as we gather in the Phantom Zone to bear witness to the might of Vermithrax Pejorative as we provide commentary for Dragonslayer!

Note: this is the first time I saw the film.

Listen to Needless Things Podcast episode 174 – Dragon Con 2017: Dragonslayer Needless Commentary HERE.

Part of an ongoing series – the Needless Things Irregulars gather in the Phantom Zone to provide their own unique commentary on classic genre films! Special guest Award-Winning Bobby Nash joins the Commentary Team for the first-ever Dragon Con-themed Commentary – 1981's Dragonslayer!

Everyone knows that dragons are badass, but for some reason Hollywood has rarely done a good job of capitalizing on their badass-ness. One of the seminal early 80s HBO standards was Matthew Robbins' Dragonslayer, a film set to cash in on the fantasy craze of the day, with a little Mark Hamill-ness thrown in by way of

a young Peter MacNicol.

Featuring gorgeous locations and tremendous production design, the film failed to become the blockbuster that had been hoped for and even today hasn't managed to achieve even a cult status. In a tribute to the awesomeness of Dragon Con and of dragons, the Irregulars delve into Dragonslayer and offer up their thoughts as to what, if anything, went wrong.

Listen in as Phantom Troublemaker, Bobby Nash, Arian, and Rad Ranger gather in the Phantom Zone to bear witness to the might of Vermithrax Pejorative, the best-named thing ever!

BOBBY JOINS THE NEEDLESS THINGS PODCAST CREW TO REVIEW SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING!

After having so much fun talking Spider-Man last week, Ryan Cadaver and I joined Phantom Troublemaker in the Phantom Zone once again, this time to discuss Spider-Man: Homecoming! You can hear the full podcast review here. I always have fun hanging with these guys. Action is still our

reward!

Phantom Troublemaker, Ryan Cadaver, and the Award-Winning Bobby Nash once again gather in the Phantom Zone, this time to discuss Spider-Man: Homecoming!

The newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one that for years seemed impossible – a movie starring Peter Parker, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Thanks to fan demand and probably more than a little corporate greed, Sony and Disney got on the same page and decided to share Marvel Comics' best-known and most profitable character. Did they pull it off? Is the MCU Spidey the best Spidey? Where does this new film fit in to the grand scheme of Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Listen in as Phantom, Bobby, and Ryan discuss the history of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in comics, TV, and movies on Needless Things podcast episode 169: Spider-Man: Homecoming HERE!

If you like this episode, please check out Needless Things episode 168 where Phantom Troublemaker, Ryan Cadaver, and I talk all things Spider-Man leading up to the new movie.

It's a fun discussion that you can listen to HERE!

Bobby

BOBBY JOINS THE NEEDLESS THINGS PODCAST CREW TO TALK ALL THINGS SPIDER-MAN!

Spidey with Morgan Freeman on
The Electric Company.

I joined my pals Phantom Troublemaker and Ryan Cadaver live in the Phantom Zone this week to talk all things Spider-Man for the latest episode of the Needless Things Podcast. You can listen to it here. We had a great chat about everyone’s favorite wall-crawler in comics, TV, games, toys, and animation. Next week, we’ll review Spider-man: Homecoming.

It was a fun time and action was our reward.

Bobby

Phantom Troublemaker, Ryan Cadaver, and the Award-Winning Bobby Nash discuss everyone’s favorite wall-crawler, Spider-Man!

Spider-Man has been everywhere and done everything as Marvel Comics' highest profile and most consistently profitable character. He's been the subject of cartoons, movies, TV shows, and countless toy lines. Regardless of the media support or lack thereof, Spidey's face is one that the public loves and will always throw money at.

From his birth in 1963 up through the most recent movies from Sony, it's time for the Needless Things Irregulars to talk about their love of one of

My first issue of
Amazing Spider-Man

the greatest superheroes ever created!

Listen in as Phantom, Bobby, and Ryan discuss the history of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in comics, TV, and movies!

Give Needless Things Podcast episode 168 – Spider-Man a listen HERE.

Phantom Troublemaker, Ryan Cadaver, and Bobby Nash will return next week for a Needless Things podcast episode review of Spider-man: Homecoming. You won’t want to miss it!

Look out! Here comes the Spider-Man!

Proof that there really was a THANOS-COPTER"

NEEDLESS THINGS PODCAST - TOY STORIES PANEL LIVE FROM TOYLANTA!

L-R: Bobby Nash, Sean R. Reid, Phantom Troublemaker, Gary Mitchel, and Ryan Cadaver.

I had such a fun time joining the guys for an all new Needless Things Podcast episode that was recorded LIVE! at Toylanta 2017 a few weeks back! Listen in as Phantom Troublemaker, Bobby Nash, Sean R Reid, Ryan Cadaver, and Gary Mitchel talk about how we played with our toys as kids! (SPOILER: Bobby

These guys play a big part
in my play time discussion.

may have started demand for a new buddy-cop book series.)

Also in this episode, learn why Phantom Troublemaker started the hashtag #bobbynashisamonster

Listen to Needless Things' Toy Stories: How We Play HERE!

LIVE from Toylanta 2017 (formerly Joelanta and the Great Atlanta Toy Convention), Phantom Troublemaker hosts an all-new Toy Stories panel!

Everyone has a toy story.

Join Phantom Troublemaker and a selection of special guests as they share reminiscences about the playthings they grew up with. The topic this year was “How We Play” - the panelists discussed how they played with the toys of their youth. Did we follow the cartoons and comics or create our own stories? Outside or inside? Did we mix toy lines or keep them separate? Our panelists tell you how they mixed brands, told stories, and waged miniature wars!

Listen to Needless Things' Toy Stories: How We Play HERE!

BOBBY NASH JOINS PHANTOM TROUBLEMAKER ON NEEDLESS THINGS PODCAST EPISODE 112!

My first comic.

The Phantom Troublemaker talks to award-winning writer Bobby Nash on episode 112 of the Needless Things Podcast. Bobby and Phantom talk Patreon, comic book memories, our first comics, Jim Shooter, Iron Man's nose, comics of the 80's, conventions, the process of writing comics and novels, art thieves, and more.

You can listen to the full episode, Needless Things Podcast 112 - Bobby Nash here.

Thanks again, Phantom. That was fun.

Bobby

This scared the hell out of me as a kid.

IT ONLY TOOK 30 YEARS...

Writing is such an odd business. This past week, I was offered the chance to write a novel featuring a character I have actively pitched comic book stories with for over the last 30 years. Eventually, I realized it wasn't going to happen and stopped trying. Now, I'm getting a chance to write the character in novel format. I'm so excited. No details as yet, but will share them soon. I may have spilled the beans on a podcast interview I did last night that will be out later this week. Hint! Hint! Nudge! Nudge! Or, if you were at River City Comic Expo last weekend, you may have heard it on a panel.

This is further proof that you should never give up on your dreams. Sometimes things take a while. I'm excited to be working on this character.

Okay, here's another hint that will tell you nothing. The image to the left is a crop from a well-known image featuring this character from many years back.

More news on this soon.

Bobby

ON THE AIR...

It's funny how things happen. I haven't done a podcast in quite a while and last night I was a guest on two of them. Thanks to Mike Faber and Mike Gordon for having me on Earth Station One to talk about one of my favorite comic book creators, Gentleman George Perez and to Phantom Troublemaker for having me on the Needless Things Podcast to talk about Patreon, creating comics, and other geekery discussions. 

It was a fun night talking geeky interests and I had a great time. 

I will post details about each podcast when they go live.

Bobby

NEEDLESS THINGS' PHANTOM TROUBLEMAKER LOOKS THROUGH PREVIEWS AND GIVES DOMINO LADY: THREESOME A SHOUT OUT!

Needless Things gives Domino Lady: Threesome #1 a shout out in Phantom Troublemaker's monthly look at the latest issue of Previews. You can read all about the cool new items Phantom is interested in here.

Phantom has a great blog. You should check it out. Just an FYI, his language sometimes gets a little saucy. Just wanted you to know.

Thanks again, Phantom.

Bobby

BOBBY TALKS COMICS ON TV AT NEEDLESS THINGS PODCAST!

Earlier this week, I joined Phantom Troublemaker and Needless Things' Head of Research Ryan for a fun conversation about the current crop of television shows that have been adapted from comics on the Needless Things podcast! 

Needless Things Podcast 93 – Comic Books on TV
Phantom Troublemaker is joined by Needless Things' Head of Research Ryan and award-winning writer Bobby Nash for a conversation about the current crop of television shows that have been adapted from comics!

We are currently blessed with a huge crop of quality television shows

that have their roots in the world of comic books. Arrow kicked off a golden age of comic book TV shows that now includes The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Gotham, and on the Marvel side of things Agents of SHIELD and Agent Carter (with more to come!). All of these shows have had ups and downs and each is a very different sort of experience.

Join Phantom, Bobby, and Ryan as they discuss the joys of this glut of comic booky goodness!

Listen to Needless Things Podcast 93 – Comic Books on TV here.

Be sure to join the new Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think!

NEEDLESS THINGS: PHANTOM TROUBLEMAKER LOOKS THROUGH PREVIEWS!

He said "genius." HA!

Today on Needless Things: It's Comic Book Wednesday! My pal, Phantom Troublemaker looks through April Previews and makes his picks for some must see items in this month's catalogue. Plus, he says nice things about me too. 

You can read the full article here.

Thanks, Phantom!

Bobby

A better scan of the advertisement in April's Previews. Page 71.

COLD SLITHER! A DRAGON CON 2013 FLASHBACK!

Here we are on the panel.

Here's a Dragon Con 2013 flashback! Author Bobby Nash, El Phantasmas, Noel Wood and Gary Mitchel are captured by the Joes after their fun G.I. Joe panel on the DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track. Good times.

You can listen to all the G.I. Joe panel-y goodness that led to this moment at http://www.needlessthingssite.com/2013/09/dragon-con-2013-needless-things-podcast_18.html

I'm looking forward to returning to Dragon Con this weekend (on Thursday, actually). I hope to see you there.

Bobby

NEEDLESS THINGS SCOURS THE LATEST ISSUE OF PREVIEWS...

Needless Things host The Phantom Troublemaker looks through the latest issue of Previews for a look at upcoming cool stuff. My Domino Lady "Money Shot" novel from Moonstone Books also gets a mention. You can see his full list here.

Thanks, Phantom.

Speaking of Previews and the Domino Lady "Money Shot" novel, check out the image to your left, direct from the latest Previews catalog. Let your comic shop or book store know to order a copy for you.

Bobby