Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is here! And the Crossrip is going to have ALL the coverage you can handle. First up, Troy is going to chat really quickly without spoilers about his thoughts on the film, some reasons behind the critiques that have been seen, and some of the stand out elements of the film that you should be on the lookout for on your first or next viewing. Next week, join Troy and Chris as they spoil the heck out of this movie and talk about anything and everything!

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire premiered last week in NYC with a huge fan and celebrity-filled event. And, while Chris and Troy weren’t fortunate enough to be there, the Strange Glow Video folks were. Join 50% of the Strange Glow crew in Justin West as he tells us all about his whirlwind trip. From the Yes Have Some pre-party, to the event at the Ghostbusters Firehouse Hook and Ladder No. 8 to being on the red carpet and… being anointed with holy Bill Murray water? There’s a lot to hear about so make sure to tune in, and also make sure to subscribe to Justin and Alec’s Strange Glow Video on all the major platforms!

On this, the week of the NYC premiere of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, we’re talking about the pressing questions on everyone’s mind like: just why is Ghostbusters so big in Japan? And why does Japan get all the cool stuff like the cool posters, music video, and Frozen Cafe pop ups? Don’t worry, we also talk about other things this week too like the premiere event in NYC, Hook and Ladder No. 8 being frozen over to benefit a good cause, Adam Savage’s Tested set visit, popcorn buckets, YHS’ Firehouse Fridays, and more! But seriously, why does Japan get all the cool stuff? And why does Ghostbusters resonate so deeply there?

So where were we? Hey everybody! Welcome back to the Crossrip for our TENTH broadcasting season, can you believe it? We sure can’t. We’re spending this first week of March before Frozen Empire’s release to catch up on all the things including the trailers, the toys, the music, and several notable people who have passed on to the other side. It’s a jam-packed catch-up episode and the first of many more to come for this busy March season. Grab a snack, eat it out of your new popcorn bowl of choice, and join us won’t you?

This week on the show, Troy and Chris are catching up on everything Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - from the surprise appearance of a character in a new theater standee, to comments made by Dan Aykroyd on the Fly on the Wall podcast, there’s a whole lot to chat about. Plus some updates on the latest HasLab set, our Yes Have Some friends, and Wonderverse opening up a killer looking speakeasy that’s Ghostbusters themed. Then in the second half of the show, the boys give you three gift ideas each if you’re last-minute shopping for the Ghostbusters fan in your life!

This week on the show, Troy and Chris talk - at great length - about the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire teaser trailer. Their impressions on everything from the title to the content within, the mysteries that have been setup, and even discussing some of the fan theories that came up on last week’s voicemail episode. No stone is left unturned (at least until next week, where more stones will be discovered obviously). Join us, won’t you?

This week on the show, we’re opening up the phone lines to you for your feedback and responses to the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire teaser trailer! There’s a new Ghostbusters film, a title for it, and our first glimpses and, understandably, everyone is really excited! From intrigue about a flashback to enthusiasm for the new and mysterious villain, your responses didn’t disappoint. If you didn’t make the cutoff to have your thoughts included, don’t sweat! Send it in or give us a call and we’ll be placing them in episodes to come!

Hey everyone! There’s a lot going on, right? Between Hasbro’s latest HasLab, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Rise of the Ghost Lord and a tease from the official Ghostbusters channels that something is coming? You know that means we have to podcast, right? It’s a given. Must. Join Troy and Chris this week as they talk about the tease and what it could mean, is it a trailer? Is it a poster? Is it a title reveal for the new Ghostbusters film? Is it all of the above? After that, the boys talk Hasbro’s latest amazing crowdfunding effort that promises a Ghost Trap and PKE Meter for $300, and we’ve been logging some hours on Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed ECTO EDITION, so we’ll throw in a few thoughts. All that plus some in an all-new episode of the Crossrip!

Once again, our Mix Master Chris Stewart returns to the airwaves to provide you with yet another epic Halloween treat for 2023, join him for music, rarities, the strange, and a few surprise cameos. As always, a can’t-miss episode of the Crossrip that only comes around once a year!

This week on the good old Crossrip podcast, we’re remembering the long time collaborator of Ivan Reitman, Dan Goldberg who passed away last week. Troy and Chris talk about his impact on the films we know and love and his connections to Ghostbusters. Then, we’re talking about the WGA and SAG strikes and how they may play into Ernie Hudson’s comments about the Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel codenamed Firehouse possibly being delayed. Then, in the closing moments of the show, the great Secret Studio North sale has begun. How can you get your hands on some of Chris’ goods (wait, that didn’t sound right) and just how much did his can of Heinz Real Ghostbusters spaghetti sell for? Tune in to find out!

Ghostbusters Day has once again come and passed and, with a new Ghostbusters feature film on the horizon, you can bet there’s plenty to talk about on the podcast. So Chris and Troy will do their best to talk about the videos, the announcements, the teaser posters, Uncle Dan hitting the morning talk show circuit (and Twitter), and everything else that was dished out to us on the calm before the storm. Plus, the boys try to talk about things happening on the island of Manhattan that may be Ecto related, some upcoming Spirits Unleashed content, merch they’re excited about including the Magnoli “Hunting Jacket,” and more!

The time has come, it’s Ghostbusters Day (week) again and 2023 is going to be a big one! With a new Ghostbusters film and plenty of new and exciting things on the horizon, Troy and Chris thought being accompanied by a unique one of a kind WGBI radio broadcast this week would be a fun way to celebrate. So, plug in those AirPods, or crank this up in your Ecto’s stereo, and live it up. Ghostbusters Day comes but once a year!

Hey, does this pole still work? Welcome back to the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip podcast! This week on the show, Troy and Chris talk a little about the state of the podcast, how we’ve figured out we’ll continue, and what that means is in store for your earholes in the future. Then, after we take care of the old business, it’s onto the new as we discuss the Eaglemoss Ecto-1 build continuing by Fanhome (spoiler, we may both not be continuing with the build — ooooh, drama), and the latest on the Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel filming in London now. We haven’t had a chance to chat latest casting announcements, how the WGA and possibly other strikes are impacting production, and a whole lot more!

Once again, our Mix Master Chris Stewart returns to the airwaves to provide you with yet another epic Halloween treat for 2022, join him for music, rarities, the strange, and a few surprise cameos. As always, a can’t-miss episode of the Crossrip that only comes around once a year!

This week on the show, we’re over the moon to have Jenn Fujikawa the author of Ghostbusters: The Official Cookbook joining us! Jenn chats about the recipes within the book, the process of their creation, and the collaboration with co-author Erik Burnham to frame the book around a narrative structure. Plus, we get a sneak peek at some concoctions that you’ll be able to create at home! Make sure to check out Jenn’s food blog at JustJennRecipes.com and pick up your copy of the Ghostbusters Official Cookbook on October 25th!

No, your eyes and ears aren’t deceiving you - it’s a new Crossrip! Troy and Chris reunite (and it feels so good) to look back on the year that was our hiatus from October 2021 to date, and we take the opportunity to chat about the passing of Ivan Reitman, the future of the franchise with the codename Firehouse sequel, Dark Horse Comics, Netflix series, the animated film, Spirits Unleashed, and a whole lot more. Plus, it’s our first real opportunity to broach the topic of Ghostbusters: Afterlife and just what it means to both of us. Don’t call it a come back, call it a quick visit and join us, won’t you?

Ghostbusters Afterlife is coming to digital and physical home video releases, there’s a preview version of the original Ghostbusters film coming with it and… hey, just what the hell is going on with the podcast? Well, Troy will do his best to talk about all of the above as he closes out our seventh year of Ghostbusters podcasting and does his best Milt to tell the future of the show.

Two weeks to go, and if you’re still looking for the perfect holiday gift for the Ghostbusters fan in your life good ol’ Mr. Chris Stewart has the program for you! This year, he’s focusing on the makers in our community, creating cool things by hand - plus a few items that should be on every Ghostbusters fan’s wish list.

This week on the show, we’re honored to be joined by the amazingly talented special make-up and creature effects designer of Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Arjen Tuiten. Spoiler avoiders beware, we discuss any and all creatures and prosthetic make-up effects that were created for Jason Reitman’s outstanding film and delve into how the original Ghostbusters among other classics from the 1980’s inspired Arjen to get into his chosen profession in the first place. If you love creature design, animatronics, and learning just how all the magic is made, this is the podcast interview for you!

After a lifetime of waiting, then just a few months of waiting, and then hang on, back to waiting for over a year, then finally back to waiting a few months, nope, waiting more months, then weeks, days, hours, minutes, seconds... Ghostbusters: Afterlife is here. While Troy is still on sabbatical, trying to return an ancient idol to a museum or deciphering prophetic riddles at the Vatican or some such nonsense, Chris has friend of the show Kevin Lim on to help him parse a little bit of what they saw in their first viewing. And if listening to two Ghostbusters nerds chatter way for an hour isn't your thing - dude, you know what we are here, hours of chatter - Kevin brought some treats from The Kevin and Sonia Morning Show on Kiss Radio Vancouver; Mckenna Grace herself! We are spoiler free in the first part, including Kevin's talk with Mckenna, and then we get downright spoilery in the second half. The heroism of Egon, suspiciously high-powered yet underutilized co-stars, who cried when, and what Ms. Grace has to say about a sequel. Let's go!

We're SO close to the release of Ghostbusters Afterlife that we can listen and smell it. So what can we do to pass the time? Hit WGBI on the radio. That’s right, WGBI is on the air with another Spooktacular mega-mix by the master himself, Chris Stewart. Songs, trailers, soundbites, and a whole lot more are coming your way. Don’t touch that dial, because WBGI is live!

First up on the show, a quick message about an upcoming hiatus for the podcast. You can read more on the HQ here. Then we’re off to regular business one last time, talking about NYCC, Adam Savage’s latest Tested where he builds an Afterlife inspired Proton Pack in a day, and then we’re unboxing some amazing items provided to us from our friends at Hasbro including the second wave of Plasma Series figures, Fright Features ghosts, and the Ecto-1 playset! Not to fear, there’s still a couple more episodes coming your way before the feed goes dark a while including our mixtapes and holiday guides.

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 Southern 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!

A whole lot of chat about the two theatrical one sheet posters released for Ghostbusters: Afterlife this past week! Up first, a little tribute to a comedian we admired, then we really get into dissecting both the domestic and theatrical posters. What are we seeing? What AREN’T we seeing? And which do we prefer? All that plus some chat about Ray Parker Jr.’s documentary, Cleanin’ Up the Town coming to US theaters, and a little rebuttal to a YouTube video suggesting that Ghostbusters cannot be replicated.

This week on the show, we’re talking about Adam Savage’s amazing set tour of the farmhouse from Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Jason Reitman’s comments to Den of Geek, the 35th Anniversary of Real Ghostbusters (and its return to YouTube), and more! First up, we’re going through all the (non-spoilery) revelations from Adam Savage’s latest Tested behind the scenes video of Ghostbusters: Afterlife and all the toaster, Cheez-It, deliciousness it showed us. Then Jason Reitman had a whole lot to say to Den of Geek and it’s super heartwarming. All that plus some Triplets talk and Chris chats a whole lot about the Mel Magazine Stay Puft s’mores experiment on this week’s show!

This week on the show, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is going to NYCC, a Making Of and Art book is coming in November, Halloween is coming, and remembering Michael K Williams. First up, we have a special guest as Chris’ son Thomas joins us for the beginning and end of the show and gives us his thoughts on Afterlife, toys, and a whole lot more. We also dive into speculating what may and may not happen at the NYCC Ghostbusters Afterlife panel: will they show the full film? Will they reveal a poster? And who will be there? Also author Ozzy Inguanzo has a “Ghostbusters: Afterlife - The Art and Making of the Movie” book coming November 23rd to coincide with the release of the film, Target is putting up whole endcaps dedicated to Ghostbusters Halloween merch, and a whole lot more!

This week on the show - yes, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is moving out another week. But it’s for a good reason! Join us as we try to explain why the extra week benefits the film. We’re also talking about Adam Savage’s first behind the scenes piece on Tested where he gets to drive the new Ecto-1 and a whole lot more!

This week on the show, we’re talking about the surprise screening of the entire Ghostbusters: Afterlife film in front of an industry insider CinemaCon audience in Las Vegas. We’ll discuss why it’s a big deal that the whole film was screened, what it means about the filmmakers and the studios’ feelings toward the film, and what it means for the next couple months leading up to the November 11th release. All that plus news on merch, a few new fan films, and more on this week’s show!

This week on the show, catching up on the news and then taking a deep dive into the newly officially released Ghostbusters II score by Randy Edelman (and as a bonus, our first listen to the Ghostbusters Afterlife score). First up in the news, a merch round-up of biblical proportions: Hasbro Plasma Series Wave 2 figures are hitting shelves, as are family sized boxes of Ghostbusters cereal, tons of halloween costume offerings, and a whole lot more. No, we won’t talk about those images that circulated around the internet last week and we’ll tell you why. Then in the second half of the show, we’re diving into the first listen to Rob Simonsen’s score to Ghostbusters Afterlife as heard in a promotional piece on the official Ghostbusters social platforms and using that as a way into talking about Sony Masterworks’ outstanding release of the Ghostbusters II score. After 32 years of waiting, we have a clean and official listen to the score which answers some questions, opens up a few new puzzles and more. Join us as we talk through some of the tracks, lay one or two of them over the film to see where they may have gone, and a whole lot more!

This week on the show, we’re opening up the voicemail lines to get your thoughts and feedback on the most recent Ghostbusters Afterlife trailer. Spoiler alert: there are a few small spoilers in here, and also - it’s all pretty positive!

This week on the show, Troy and Chris are back together again to chat about the Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer a week after its release, Adam Savage’s behind the scenes series reveal, all the toy news fit to print, and a whole mess of merch updates. First up, now that they’ve had a week or so to live with it, the boys talk about revelations about the trailer and the general public response to it. Then Adam Savage has announced a behind the scenes series for Afterlife where he learns all the secrets in front and behind the camera on the new film, Troy’s particularly excited and you’ll hear why. Then there’s a whole lot of merch news including new Hasbro reveals, toys hitting shelves, and the Ghostbusters II score release coming on the horizon. It’s a jam-packed show, grab a snack and settle in. Here we go!

Have you seen that trailer? It’s insanely good. Join us and the Yes Have Some podcast as we all gather together to chat through all the easter eggs, engage in some healthy speculation, and give our reactions to the amazingness that is contained in the recent glimpse of the new film. Then we’ll talk about all the toy reveals that happened on Tuesday as well! This is from our livestream Tuesday night, if you’d like to watch us, check out the Yes Have Some Podcast YouTube channel and the video below!

Seems like there’s a lot that’s going to be on our mind in the week(s) to come, so we figured we’d open up the voicemail bag and air some of those that we’ve been holding onto for a while. Figuring everyone might want to talk about something else in the near future. Don’t worry, we’ll have all the Ghostbusters Afterlife trailer coverage you can handle in the days to come. Stay tuned to the Crossrip social feeds for more!

This week on the show, we’re joined by the amazing Ross May for a draft of biblical proportions: what if you could recast the original characters from the original Ghostbusters film with ANYONE from any time period? Who would you choose? Ross May of the Reitman for the Job podcast hosts Chris and Troy through their draft picks. Who will emerge with the strongest team — er, cast? Who will pull through with the pick everyone wished they had? Join us to find out!

This week on the show, Troy takes the opportunity of a solo record to do a little thought experiment: what is it that makes us love the movies, music, art, photography, and a whole lot more as much as we do? And could Ted Lasso be the key to it all? Join us for that exercise plus a few updates on the Ghostbusters II score album release, and a whole lot more!

This week on the show, examining the items up for bids at the Prop Store auction and once again diving into a recurring Mandela phenomenon recently revisited by the official Ghostbusters social media team: did Slimer ever emerge from the Statue of Liberty at the end of Ghostbusters II? Or is it one of those occurrences where enough people misremember seeing it and therefore, it’s been accepted as being true?

This week on the show, we’re exploring another fan theory - this time we explore if the Ghostbusters actually caused the very thing they were trying to prevent. Up first, a few news item recaps including some more talk about that Hughes & Thrall demo from last week and a very particular “error” someone spotted on the Ghostbusters Afterlife teaser poster. Then, in the second half of the show, the boys jump into debating if the Ghostbusters, by capturing ghosts and storing them all in one place, were the actual cause of the Crossrip that brought Gozer into our dimension. It’s a fun one, don’t miss it!

This week on the show, and in honor of Father’s Day, we’re passing the proton pack: Ghostbusters Afterlife news, merch news, updates on the Ghostbusters II score release and a Hughes/Thrall demo discovery that has left us speechless (imagine that)! First up some chat about a featurette released just after Ghostbusters Day that has a few behind the scenes revelations about the film. And what does the release of this BTS piece mean for the release of a new trailer (and how will we talk about the trailer if and when it arrives)? Then, after a few merch and fan project updates, we’re dissecting the bombshell taking GB fandom by storm: the arrival of yet another unused demo for the Ghostbusters theme song by Hughes and Thrall. How do we feel about it? And why is it so familiar? Tune in to find out!

This week on the show, we’re glad to have joined forces with our good friends at Yes Have Some Podcast for a Ghostbusters Day wrap up! Talking about the details and chemistry that was shown during the Ghostbusters Day Group Chat on Twitter Spaces, the awesome t-shirt reveals including designs drawn by some of our long-time friends like John Yurcaba, and we’re chatting about the Hasbro reveals including Mini-Puft Plasma Series pre-orders and glow-in-the-dark variants of the four original Boys in Grey. It’s a great conversation, a whole lot of fun. And if you want to see our smiling faces, make sure to check out the archive of the livestream in the Yes Have Some YouTube channel feed below!

Did you miss it? That’s okay, we’ve got you covered. Here is a rebroadcast of the Ghostbusters Day group conversation between Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman, Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace, Carrie Coon, Celeste O’Connor, and special guest Logan Kim. Everything from casting to character name reveals, to Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray’s reactions to the weight of the new packs is here! Enjoy!

This week on the show, it’s the week before Ghostbusters Day and all through the house everyone’s trying a soda from FYE - - something something that rhymes with house. That’s right, it’s a little slow leading up to the fun to come next week. So what are we to do? We’re breaking out some voicemails, talking about some fan events and announcements, and talking about the sodas and cereals available to us all (or at least some of us at the moment).

This week on the show, the kind folks at Hasbro have sent us their reissued Ecto-1, Bug-Eye Ghost, and Fearsome Flush figures for a fun unboxing and trip down memory lane. How do each of the respective toys stack up to the originals? Is this in fact the cleanest and brightest white we've ever seen a Kenner Ecto? All these things and more will be answered, tune in!

Dan Aykroyd has seen Afterlife, Variety dives into Kate McKinnon’s anxieties (and how they inspired a certain Ghostbuster), and is Trevor changing the oil on the car in the middle of nowhere? That’s right, it’s another week and another episode of the Crossrip. We’re starting out with all the news fit to speak including Dan Aykroyd’s toast and comments about Afterlife (and his snub on SNL last week), Variety talking to Kate McKinnon about her social anxiety and comedy being her defense, and a few merch items. Then in the second half of the show, we’re answering your questions: when will we see another trailer? What’s in store for Ghostbusters Day? How can kids continue a legacy started in 1984? All that and a whole lot more awaits you,!

It’s another Dic Peeks episode commentary, and this week we’re talking about the creepy Extreme Ghostbusters classic, “Deadliners.” One part Hellraiser, another part Lovecraft, and a dash of Goosebumps and R.L. Stein make this a perfect indication of the type of series Extreme Ghostbusters had the potential to be only a mere handful of episodes in. Cue up the episode on the official Ghostbusters YouTube and join us for a real-time commentary after a quick recap of the week’s news!

This week on the show, we’re joined by KiSS Radio host Kevin Lim to chat about the music of Ghostbusters! From our first memories of the original soundtracks, to Bobby Brown fueling childhoods and summers, we take a deep dive into all the tracks on the first three pop soundtracks. Then in the second half of the show, we speculate on things that we may hear on the counterpart album for Ghostbusters Afterlife. Will it be a throwback to previous decades? Will it be an indie-filled eclectic mix? And if Chris has his way, will the Black Eyed Peas have a track to help him win a podcast bet? Tune in to find out!

This week on the show, we’re catching up on all that we weren’t able to chat about the last couple weeks with the 300th episode celebration! On the Afterlife front, Jason Reitman confirms November in theaters date, Ernie Hudson has seen the movie, Annie Potts calls the experience of making the movie “trippy,” and the onslaught of Mini-Puft merch has begun including blind bags, Christmas ornaments, and walkie talkies! The Buffalo Ghostbusters are raising funds for Hook and Ladder No. 8 to get them a new not-so-subtle sign. Randy Edelman’s fantastic Ghostbusters II score is coming in June (now confirmed) and we have the track listings for the vinyl release. All that and a whole lot more on the show!

The Crossrip 300th celebration continues with the full and unabridged audio interviews with Eric Reich of Ghost Corps and the Yes Have Some podcast crew! Join us as we talk Ghostbusters Afterlife, Mini-Pufts, and all the things that we love and would recommend to all our listeners. All that plus a few of your voicemails. Get ready!

Okay, so this is weird. TECHNICALLY it’s THIS episode that is our 300th. But on this Wednesday, April 14th at 9pm Pacific on our YouTube channel, THAT is our 300th episode? Confused? So are we. But we didn’t want the audio feed to go hungry this week so Chris has put together a little episode looking back at the first 300 episodes to get you ready for the 300th festivities. Give this a listen, then make sure to join us LIVE on April 14th at 9pm for interviews, special guests, and a prize giveaway from our friends at Ghost Corps!

This week on the show, Chris explains NFTs to Troy. We swear, it relates back to Ghostbusters (and even officially licensed NFTs related to the property). Stay tuned as Troy starts to understand it, and they discuss the future of collecting as a whole. Will we all be going to digital Detolf shelves in the future? All that plus a few news items including new Fun t-shirts, articles in Pop Insider, and — well, a whole lot of talk about NFTs.

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!

It's St. Patrick's Day and Troy and Chris have had a rough week, it's no coincidence we're exhausted and working on the left exhaust... unwind with us as this week on the show, we're continuing our Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 build with Issue 9, Stage 28! And while we do, we're talking about the Walmart pre-orders, extended cuts of certain movies, and a whole lot more. We know these build episodes aren't for everyone, so make sure to join us next week for a regular format episode and we're working to move these builds toward a livestream model where you can join in and chat with us while we build. Stay tuned!

Kenner is re-releasing the Ecto-1, Fearsome Flush and Bug-Eye AND we're diving into our second Dic Peeks commentary on another Real Ghostbusters classic: Play Them Ragtime Boos. It's a jam-packed episode so let's just get into it: up for preorder this Monday, March 15th are three new retro Kenner Real Ghostbusters toys from Hasbro. One of which, the Ecto-1 is sure to be not just a crowd-pleaser, but an extremely welcome surprise to Troy and Chris. Then, in the second half of the show, join us for another Dic Peeks commentary on "Play Them Ragtime Boos" - an episode that remains a nostalgic favorite, but what flaws may we have overlooked over the years?

This week on the show, we're continuing our Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 build with Issue 9, Stage 27! And it proves to be a little tricky for Troy and Chris. But before we do anything, we have a special letter (and important correction) from Don Shay of Cinefex magazine in response to last week's episode.

This week on the show, we’re honoring Cinefex Magazine which is ceasing publication after 40 years due to the pandemic. The special and visual effects journal that documented the creation of all our favorite films headed by Don Shay, Jody Duncan and Gregg Shay has been observing since Star Trek the Motion Picture and chronicled the making of Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II. Chris and Troy recall their introductions to the magazine, some of their favorite moments, and even do a little online shopping for their favorite back issues while they chat.

This week on the show, Ghostbusters Afterlife has a rating! What does it mean for the content therein? Well, not much outside of what we’ve already known about the film. The boys will talk about their thoughts, plus Finn Wolfhard’s comments at the Toronto International Film Festival about the film. All that plus some merchandise news and a whole lot of Columbo talk await you!

This week on the show, we’re building stages 25 and 26 of the Hero Collector Ecto-1 subscription kit by Eaglemoss. And while we do, we’re talking about the latest goings on in Ghostbusters-land including Real Ghostbusters and Extreme Ghostbusters airing on the official Ghostbusters YouTube channel and more. Join us in the audio podcast, or make sure to subscribe to the Crossrip YouTube channel to be the first to see a quad-top down view of our build in real time, and make sure to start your subscription with Hero Collector to build along with us!

This week, we're taking a look at Hasbro's outstanding retro Kenner Ghostpopper toy, the Playskool Heroes Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, and a reissue of the Transformers Ectotron with an all-new Ghostbusters Afterlife theme! But before we do that, some news including Real Ghostbusters and Extreme Ghostbusters episodes hitting the official Ghostbusters YouTube channel, and a few merchandise offerings from the cool kids at Loungefly and Middle of Beyond. Our thanks to Hasbro for sending product along to unbox, pick-up the Kenner Ghostpopper at Walmart, Ectrotron at Target, and Stay-Puft at a retailer near you now!

Join the gents for a new segment of the show "Unsolicited Dic Peeks": a commentary and in-depth dive on Real Ghostbusters episodes and get the latest in Ghostbusters news in this week's Interdimensional Crossrip! First up in the news, Ghostbusters Afterlife's release has moved to November, we remember Larry King, and some comments on Ernie Hudson's "no comments." Then in the second half of the show, join us for a full commentary on a classic Real Ghostbusters episode, "Knock, Knock." How is it a quintessential Ghostbusters story? How does it act as a pilot for the animated show (yet aired in the second season)? All that and more explored in our discussion. Cue up the episode on your home entertainment platform of choice and follow along with us!

This week on the show we're talking about Empire Magazine's first look at Ghostbusters Afterlife (now delayed to release November 11, 2021). And while we do, we're building up our amazing Eaglemoss Hero Collector die-cast Ecto-1 subscription. Join us as we work through stages 23 and 24, while also talking Ghostbusters stuff and any other pop culture things that come to mind!

As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in the States, it’s a bit of a slow news week again (at least when it comes to Ghostbusters). But Troy and Chris press forward. And, as it turns out, not having much to talk about turns into quite a bit of discussion. What do some of the most recent movie studio release date shuffles mean for Ghostbusters Afterlife? What does the absence of IDW Comics’ Ghostbusters titles on some digital platforms mean for the future of the line? And how is Larry King lately? All of these topics and a whole lot more discussed on the podcast this week.

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!

We've all hit a wall, and hoping to instill a little holiday cheer so that all can hear, we're offering up our annual tradition of closing out the year with a little mix of rarities, tunes, and some fun for the holiday season. Turn on the Yule Log channel, crank up the volume, sit back and enjoy a little compilation to accompany the Ghostbusters fan(s) in your life during the holiday season with WGBI!

Terror Dogs on Rooftops, and Slime Drops in Bathtubs - these are just a few of our favorite Ghostbusters things. This week on the show, Troy and Chris talk about the things that give them joy through five discussion topics: favorite Ghostbusters toy, comic book, game, odd tie-in, and the grand finale: our favorite Ghostbusters movie or series. What makes the cut? What do each of the boys hold dear to their hearts over the year? And do you agree with some of the choices? Tune in to find out! And as an added bonus, Chris shows off a few items from his awesome collection!Terror Dogs on Rooftops, and Slime Drops in Bathtubs - these are just a few of our favorite Ghostbusters things. This week on the show, Troy and Chris talk about the things that give them joy through five discussion topics: favorite Ghostbusters toy, comic book, game, odd tie-in, and the grand finale: our favorite Ghostbusters movie or series. What makes the cut? What do each of the boys hold dear to their hearts over the year? And do you agree with some of the choices? Tune in to find out! And as an added bonus, Chris shows off a few items from his awesome collection!

It’s that time of the year again! Our long-standing tradition of turning the muzak machine and the mic over to Mr. Chris Stewart to give you holiday gift ideas for your fellow Ghostbusters fan! Or… if you’re looking for the Ghostbusters fan who has everything, tune into this for a gift idea or two. From clothing to toys to virtual purchases that will help out Ghostbusters content creators, Chris leaves no gift box unturned again. As a special treat this year, Chris is joined for a special segment by his seven-year-old son for a candy taste test of all the sweet treats being offered in the UK. So grab that cup of cocoa or Joe and tune into the Ghostbusters Shopping Network year six!

This week on the show, we're continuing our Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 die-cast model builds with stages 21 and 22! And while we do, we're talking about the Transformers Ectotron's re-release from Hasbro, Ghostbusters Afterlife continuing post production on the Sony Pictures lot, and a whole lot more!This week on the show, we're continuing our Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 die-cast model builds with stages 21 and 22! And while we do, we're talking about the Transformers Ectotron's re-release from Hasbro, Ghostbusters Afterlife continuing post production on the Sony Pictures lot, and a whole lot more!

This week on the show, we're talking all about merch! From LEGO's new super-detailed Ecto-1 kit now available for purchase with an accessory that hints at things to come in Ghostbusters Afterlife to Hasbro re-offering the Ectotron Transformer ALSO with an Afterlife spin, there's much to talk about! There's also a paper insert within the new Reebok Ghoststomper sneakers that may give a few hints toward Afterlife, if only we could all decode the message. All that plus Ernie Hudson's Vinz Clortho theory, Dan Aykroyd's Bottle Service video, Ray Parker Jr. on the Professor of Rock and why Ghostbusters II was trending on Twitter last week!

This week on the show, we're talking with Dan Milano! Dan is a huge Ghostbusters fan like us, having first seen the film at a drive-in -- with a very funny story to go along with it. But also, Dan is the co-creator of the Netflix animated series Glitch Techs, and created Greg the Bunny. He's also written for Robot Chicken, Star Wars Detours, and has even written a sequel to the film Short Circuit - all of which are discussed on this week's program!This week on the show, we're talking with Dan Milano! Dan is a huge Ghostbusters fan like us, having first seen the film at a drive-in -- with a very funny story to go along with it. But also, Dan is the co-creator of the Netflix animated series Glitch Techs, and created Greg the Bunny. He's also written for Robot Chicken, Star Wars Detours, and has even written a sequel to the film Short Circuit - all of which are discussed on this week's program!

This week on the show, we're building Stages 18 through 20 of the Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 model kit! And while we do, we're talking about the Ghostbusters Afterlife delay to June, Ghostbusters clothing and sneaker offerings from Reebok, Fortnite and Rocket League skins, official Mack's Factory Proton Pack prop replica part sales, and more!

Can you all believe it? It’s Halloween already! What a strange and weird world this year has been. But there’s one thing that’ll make you feel a whole lot better: a little WGBI on the radio. That’s right, WGBI is on the air with another Spooktacular mega-mix by the master himself, Chris Stewart. Songs, trailers, soundbites, and a whole lot more are coming your way. Don’t touch that dial, because WBGI is live!

In this quick update, Troy talks about the breaking news that Ghostbusters Afterlife has shifted its date to June 11, 2021 - the second change in schedule since the pandemic began. What does it mean for fans? What does it mean for the production (and what have they been up to lately, including mixing on a dub stage and color correction at Company3)? And while he's at it, Troy talks a little bit about the video games and merch news of the week too including Ghostbusters in Fortnite, Rocket League and some crazy Reebok sneakers on the way!

Technical difficulties aren't going to get us down - this week on the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip podcast, we're building stages 16 and 17 of the Eaglemoss Hero Collector subscription Ecto-1 model kit. And while we do, we're talking about the latest Ghostbusters Afterlife news including film scoring happening on the Sony Pictures lot, Adam Savage working on a pair of Ecto-Goggles, Element Ghostbusters skateboards hitting virtual shelves, Urban Outfitters and Joshua Vides Ghostbusters-themed clothing on sale, and what does Coming To America 2 going to Amazon Prime mean for Afterlife? And yes, we attempted video this go-round and had a massive technical failure - but next time, get ready for all the split-screen building you can handle!

This week on the good ol' Ghostbusters podcast, we're speculating on why Jason Reitman, Finn Wolfhard, Celeste O'Connor, and Logan Kim may have been recently on the Sony Pictures lot. And why was the Afterlife Ecto-1 spotted around Culver City? It was obvious they're creating something, but what? And if they are indeed picking up shots or reshooting for Ghostbusters Afterlife, what does that mean for the March 2021 release date? Also this week, Ross May of the Reitman for the Job podcast poses an interesting math question and Chris gets out the pencil and graph paper to check it out!

With our thanks to Hasbro, on this week's Crossrip Troy and Chris are chatting about the Plasma Series Neutrona Wand, and while they do, they're also talking about the latest Ghostbusters news! Including Carrie Coon and Ernie Hudson's comments on Ghostbusters Afterlife, confectionary items hitting in the UK, and a secret Starbucks Frappacino menu item that you've gotta try!

This week on the show, we’re recapping all the goings-on at Hasbro’s virtual PulseCon Ghostbusters panels: from Ernie Hudson’s walk down memory lane to two new product reveals. The Ecto-1 Plasma Series Ecto-1 came (and went) on the same day it was announced, and a Real Ghostbusters retro GhostPopper was reissued through Walmart stores and (as of this printing) is still available for purchase. Aside from that, what did we glean from the panel and the interviewees. And what does this panel reveal a bit about Hasbro’s focus in terms of demographic, or more specifically some of the challenges that they’re facing with Ghostbusters? All of these topics, plus a whole lot of talk about Jason Reitman’s walk around the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters Afterlife is here and ready for your ears!

On this, the most glorious 70th birthday of one William Murray, we present a crossover event of biblical proportions: the Crossrip meets the Resurrection in a role-playing audio drama spectacular! Join Chris and Troy as Ghost Master Doug Banks of Ghostbusters Resurrection fame leads them through an incredible scenario as liaisons to the Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission (or PCOC, for short). Just a couple of suits out on a routine inventory are about to embark upon the adventure of a lifetime. Will they be possessed? Will they ever be able to eat sushi comfortably again? And will they be stopped by the Rat King? All these questions and more are revealed in an incredible story spun by Doug. Ready to continue your adventure? Listen to the exciting conclusion in the Ghostbusters Resurrection feed immediately after!

Chris is working extremely hard on a special project to be unveiled next week, so this week you’re stuck with the single-voice ramblings of Troy as he drinks a Carthay Manhattan. Some of the topics of one-sided discussion this week include Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman Tony Vinciquerra’s comments during a media conference about Sony’s release plans for 2020 and beyond - and how they were misconstrued by the internet, but what they may tell us could be in store come January/February of next year. Rick Moranis made a comeback (was he ever really absent in our hearts though) in a Ryan Reynolds commercial which was delightful, what could it mean for him stepping back in front of the camera in the future? All that and a whole lot of using this platform for rambling and long-winded therapy are in store, tune in! Baby steps!

On this week’s show: Paul Gannon talks his new book Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts, Hasbro PulseCon is coming in September, the Louisiana Ghostbusters need your help in hurricane relief, and Ivan and Dan remember Chadwick Boseman. First up in the news, Hasbro has a virtual convention coming in September where there is promise of Ghostbusters announcements galore (plus, the Tully’s Terrible Night exclusive will go on sale on the same dates), then in the second half of the show Paul Gannon joins us to talk about his paranormal experiences, turning his fandom of Ghostbusters into real paranormal investigation, the CheapShow Podcast hitting a million downloads, his experiences at Fan Fest 2019, and a whole lot more!

This week on the show, we’re tackling the opposite side of the front suspension on our Ecto-1 kits with Issue 6, Stage 15! As we build the incredible Eaglemoss Hero Collector subscription set, Troy and Chris talk about the latest in pop culture including what doors DC Comics’ Fandome has opened for future virtual conventions, listener advice on keeping extra parts handy, and a whole lot more!

This week on the show, we sit down with artist Joseph Game aka Chogrin - plus we talk Sony’s Drive-In Experience and Jason Reitman’s introduction, Richard Edlund’s engineering achievement award, and Bill Murray’s latest with Sofia Coppola. First up in the news, Jason Reitman introduced the original Ghostbusters at a special drive-in experience on the Sony Pictures lot and talked about how excited he is for Ghostbusters Afterlife to premiere on the big screen. Boss Films founder and Visual Effects legend Richard Edlund is receiving an honorary membership to the SMPTE organization that honors achievements in film technology. Oh and Bill Murray has a new movie with Sofia Coppola coming to Apple TV+ called “On the Rocks” and the boys talk about the trailer. Then in the second half of the show, the amazing artist CHOGRIN talks his first 3G show: Gremlins, Goonies and Ghostbusters, Crazy4Cult and Gallery 1988 shows, and a wild ride he spent in an Ecto with Ernie Hudson, his life and encounters with the paranormal in Ecuador, and his exclusive plans for a new show in 2021!

The long-awaited score album release for Ghostbusters II is coming, we’ll talk about that as we also discover just how difficult steering rods and spring coils can be while building our Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 subscription kits! That’s right, as we work through Stage 14 of our Ectomobile scale model kit, we’re talking about Randy Edelman’s score finally getting a proper album release from Sony Masterworks, Sony Pictures opening the studio doors again for a drive-in theater, LEGO mobile gaming, even the state of popular culture as a whole (as tends to often happen with these building episodes). Join us, won’t you! And watch out for flying spring coils.

This week on the show, we remember Ivan Reitman’s producing partner and Hollywood legend Tom Pollock, who passed at age 77. From a heartfelt remembrance in Vanity Fair by Reitman himself, to hearing Pollock’s words on stage talking about Draft Day, learn how Pollock was a key figure in many of the films that are probably among your favorites. Then in the second half of the show, some Ghostbusters Afterlife news, including three product leaks from Hasbro: the Spengler Neutrona Wand, Tully’s Terrible Night, and packaging for the Afterlife Ecto-1 (and the boys trying to figure out the best way to talk about them). And what do these leaks combined with studios choosing to release two large tentpole films on digital mean for Afterlife’s March release date?

The winners of the Crossrip 5th Anniversary mystery boxes and a dip into the Proton Charging archives for a radio interview that aired in 1999 are in store for you this week! First up, Chris has the three winners of our mystery box giveaways in honor of our five years “on the air.” Did you win? Tune in to find out! Then, from the Proton Charging archives, Chris is dusting off a cassette tape of a radio interview that aired in Los Angeles way back in 1999. Around the time of the original film’s first DVD release, radio host Wayne Resnick was joined by Ernie Hudson, William Atherton and Slovitzia Jovan - and a man who had no idea he’d be spending (literally) hours and hours on the air for his own show, Mr. Chris Stewart even makes an appearance. Hop in the time machine and come with us!

San Diego Comic-Con may have happened virtually this year, but that didn’t stop the announcements, reveals, pre-orders, and more! First up, Hasbro is offering up the next in their Plasma Series, a two-pack of Louis Tully and Vinz Clortho. What does this release in September mean for the line moving forward? What are Troy and Chris’ thoughts on the offerings to date? Also, LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed has opened this weekend, what is coming with the Ghostbusters DLC for the mobile game? All that plus Chris Ryall leaving IDW (again) and Annie Potts offering her voice to the new Rocketeer on this week’s show!

It’s the end of the Ghostbusters World as we know it. On this week’s show, talking about the end of the mobile AR game, a wave of new fan films, Spirit Halloween offerings, and some additional merch including bobbleheads and custom Real Ghostbusters Ecto-Glow figures. Then, in the second half of the show, humor us for another thought experiment on the inconsequential questions we have from the original films. All that plus some thoughts on our poor fellow fan in Canada who received a note on their windshield because of their Ecto-1 replica license plate on the show!

We’re back to building our Hero Collector Ecto-1 subscription kits, this week stages 11 through 13 (otherwise known as the blue hose stages). While we’re doing so, we’re talking about Ghostbusters being number one at the box office 36 years later, Ghostbusters Year One issue number 4 and what it sets up for the future, remembering Peter Aykroyd and Carl Reiner, and a whole lot more!

We’re turning five this week! Five years to the day ago, the Crossrip became a podcast! Yay us! To celebrate, we’re wrapping up Ghostbusters Day and all that was revealed then having a few of our favorite clip moments from the past five years. First up, Ghostbusters Day was a little delayed due to things happening around the world and was celebrated last week. The subdued marketing day gave us a few product announcements like Campfire Marshmallows bringing Stay Puft brand to shelves next year and LEGO Unboxed getting a Ghostbusters makeover. But the big news was a behind the scenes featurette for Ghostbusters Afterlife that showed at drive-in theaters. Troy and Chris dissect as much as possible to glean from what was shown. Then in the second half of the show, our favorite moments: meeting new friends, talking to icons, even crossing the border for toys, all of that and more on a jam-packed show!

Did you pre-order Real Ghostbusters retro figures only to receive the international carded versions? You’re not alone. This week on the show, we’re talking about the strange progression of events behind Wal-Mart’s pre-order, and the resulting products that fans have been receiving. The good news is that the figures are outstanding, and a real blast from the past. The bad news is that the patient people who have stuck with their pre-order have received the multi-lingual carded versions, which aren’t exactly what they expected. As a Belushi brother once said in a cinematic classic, “That's the multilingual version. It's fun AND educational.“ Also this week, we’re discussing Dan Aykroyd’s comments to Entertainment Weekly on Ghostbusters Afterlife and the doors it leaves open, and reactions to Cleanin’ Up the Town now streaming on Crackle!

“Reunited Apart” brought the original Ghostbusters cast and director together and it sure lived up to the expectations. On this week’s show, Troy and Chris discuss their favorite moments, some of the behind the scenes reveals that they weren’t aware of (including a little expansion on Bill Murray’s comments of seeing part of the film during Thanksgiving dinner at Ivan Reitman’s house). All that, plus some of your thoughts via social media on the event!

In celebration of the film’s release in North America on Crackle and on Blu-ray in the UK this week, we have a special bonus interview with Anthony and Claire Bueno, the documentary filmmakers behind “Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters.” From things that arose in post production to finishing their labor of love amid a pandemic, plus a few updates on the upcoming releases, Chris got the scoop. Give it a listen, then watch the film now streaming on Crackle in North America and on Blu-ray in the United Kingdom!

We’re joined this week by Doug Banks, the creator/writer/game master of Ghostbusters Resurrection, the audio podcast that lets you listen in on a Ghostbusters RPG campaign! Doug talks with the boys about how the podcast version of his games came to be, how much work goes into each and every show, how he modified the game mechanics for new gear and new scenarios, and you can get started in the role playing game yourself!

It’s certainly a different kind of Ghostbusters Day this year, but we’re completely okay with the marketing hype being postponed until a later date. In the meantime, we’re building stages 9 and 10 of our Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 subscription set. This week we’re working on carburetors and air filters and there’s a few tricky stages ahead. And while we build, we’re talking about Ghostbusters Day’s postponement, the potential of Josh Gad’s “Reunited Apart” coming at a to-be-determined date, the recent discovery that a new trailer and a potential Fathom exclusive might be on the horizon, and some incredible print offerings from the Containment Unit group out of San Diego.

This week on the show, Afterlife updates from the Sony studio lot, Bill Murray talks Ramis and Moranis, and what’s this about a three-hour cut of Answer the Call? First up, Jason Reitman and a few crew members of Ghostbusters Afterlife have been posting updates from post production on the film, which carries on during the pandemic, what do the most recent updates mean? Bill Murray appeared on Ellen talking about the production and those who were missed. J-Mi and Midi-D have a great new cover, we’ll play a little bit of it along with your most recent voicemails. And in the last part of the show, was Paul Feig serious about a three-hour cut of Answer the Call? And what does the whole Snyder Cut movement mean for films in general?

This week on the show, the Eaglemoss Ecto-1 build continues with perhaps the most difficult stage to date! Join Troy and Chris as they work their way through Issue 4 and two stages in which the engine block starts to come together. Sound boring for an audio podcast? It might be, but the boys spend time catching up on pop culture, Ghostbusters goings-on, and about mid-way through they’re joined by an unexpected guest who sticks around to the end of the show - - and he sure has a lot of questions for our hosts. Starting with… why? Why are you doing this?

This week on the show, Ghostbusters Italia Fan Films, Halloween Costumes, and what’s going to happen on Ghostbusters Day? First up, some news - Rick Moranis popped up on Disney+’s new show Prop Culture and what does it mean for Ghostbusters? Ghostbusters Italia debuted their fan film last weekend and Proton Charging had a little live viewing party. A few Halloween items are slowly starting to come out (but will Halloween be what we think it will this year?). Then in the second half of the show, the boys chat Ghostbusters Day 2020. June 8th of this year surely be a lot different than what the studio and the filmmakers may have had planned, what do we expect to happen? If anything? Tune in to find out!

This week on the show, Troy and Chris are building the next issue’s worth of the Eaglemoss Hero Collector Ecto-1 subscription kit! Listen as the guys chat about anything and everything from Middleditch and Schwartz to their thoughts on Ghostbusters animated films and a whole lot more as they work through each of the pieces. Make sure to build along with them, and let us know if you experience the same challenges and fun in building your Ectomobile along with us!

This week on the show Chris talks with Steven Hoveke, the co-founder of Printed in Blood, about their upcoming Ghostbusters Artbook release. In addition to how the book came together and how the artists and their pieces were chosen, Chris gets the scoop on some of the other books the imprint has created for The Thing and Stranger Things. All that plus a little talk about the retro Real Ghostbusters figures popping up in Wal-Marts around the US on this week’s show!

This week on the show, there’s a giant hole in our calendars now where we had saved the date. What should be done by the fans, or by the studio, to fill that date and the time between now and March 2021? From comic book prequels to bringing back the audio drama to act as a bridge between Ghostbusters II and Ghostbusters Afterlife, here are a few of Troy and Chris’ thoughts on what we’d like to see (that’s actually achievable during the Stay at Home orders) on July 10th and beyond.

This week on the show, something a little different: Troy and Chris are going to build up their Ghostbusters Role Playing Game character sheets live and on the air. That’s right, the boys are getting ready to jump back into the world of the West End Games Ghostbusters RPG (what else are we going to do during this quarantine time) and they’re creating their characters with you listening in. Good news? It’s easy! You can do it with us! Will it be entertaining for podcast purposes? Who knows! But the internet is always good to tell you when you stink so we’ll wait with baited breath.

This week on the show, Ghostbusters Afterlife slides to March of 2021 and Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3 discussion. Up first, Sony Pictures made the difficult decision to move Ghostbusters Afterlife to release on 3/5/21 due to the ongoing pandemic across the globe, Troy and Chris discuss why that’s a tough break for fans, but ultimately might be beneficial to the film itself. Then in the second half of the show, a spoiler-filled discussion of Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3 by IDW Comics, focusing on the side-story and a little bit of backstory of the great Dr. Peter Venkman.

This week on the show, we open up the phone lines and turn the show over to you. Thoughts on Bill Murray’s victory lap, Ghostbusters Year One pages, checking in with all the weirdness in the world, even some advice for all the aspiring podcasters who have decided to start up shows now that we’re all stuck inside for the foreseeable future, stay tuned for your voicemails and a couple responses!

This week on the show we once again do our best to keep business as usual, talking about what the current viral outbreak and theater/entertainment industry shutdown could mean not just for Ghostbusters Afterlife’s release date, but for the theater-going experience as a whole. Then in the second half of the show, remembering Max Von Sydow and a preview of Chris’ new (old?) show making a comeback during the lockdown.

We know there’s a lot going on in the world right now, but we’re going to do our best to keep things as normal here on the ol’ podcast to help everyone escape for just a few minutes. This week on the show, talking about the reveal of Rob Simonsen composing the Ghostbusters: Afterlife score, merch news including perhaps the end of the line for Ghostbusters Playmobil tie-ins, and in the second half of the show, we’re talking IDW Comics’ Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2!

This week on the show, Troy and Chris are building the first two subscription box mailings for Eaglemoss’ Hero Collector Ecto-1. What are some of their roadblocks? What are some of the discussion points as they’re building? Stay tuned and build with us!

This week in the show, a complete and in-depth look at all the announcements from Toy Fair 2020: Real Ghostbusters, Plasma Series Figures, Slime, and more! First up, lots and lots of details on the Hasbro presentation, which stole the show on Saturday with 6” figures for collectors, 3 and 3/4” figures for kids, and Plasma Series replica props from Ghostbusters Afterlife for all of us who want to take the movie home with us. Plus Playmobil has play boxes, a company is calling dibs on video pinball machines, and Funko didn’t want to reveal much to avoid spoiling the new movie. Guard your credit cards (or increase their limit, whatever suits you) because here we go!

This week on the show, New York International Toy Fair had lots of surprises and we’ve got an excerpt from Hasbro’s presentation, and in the second half of the show: the imperfections of Ghostbusters! First up, a few news items including some fine art prints for sale and a little audio from Hasbro’s presentation which revealed the return of the Kenner Real Ghostbusters and Plasma Series figures and prop replicas like Spengler’s Neutrona Wand and more (next week, we’ll have the full rundown of it all). Plus Ivan and Jason Reitman appeared to talk a little about Ghostbusters Afterlife! Then in the second half of the show, we all look at Ghostbusters as a perfect film, but what are some of those blemishes or imperfections that we either choose to overlook or see every time we view? Rubber boulders, foam packs, and much more to be discussed. Stay tuned!

It may not be for the movie franchise for which this podcast focuses but Rick Moranis is making a comeback, and this week we’re talking all about it. First up, Troy and Chris explore Moranis’ decision to return to acting for another Honey I Shrunk the Kids installment (and why didn’t he decide to give Ghostbusters Afterlife a go?). Then in the rest of the show, Bill Murray hits a ProAm, Carrie Coon and McKenna Grace get some press and are you ready for Toy Fair this week? We know we sure are!

This week on the show, relics of the past return (in more ways than one) and we ask you to ask us anything! First up in the news, a few Ghostbusters archival elements have resurfaced including the long-sought after Hughes/Thrall alternate theme song and the 800 outgoing message from 1984. The boys also talk about Bill Murray’s return to Woodstock, IL (standing in for Punxsutawney, PA) for another few cycles through the Groundhog Day timeline for a Jeep Super Bowl commercial. And how it all came about was a funny Murray Story of its own. In the second half of the show, we answer your Ask Us Anything questions: what are our favorite cocktails, what music do we want to hear on the Ghostbusters Afterlife soundtrack, and more!

This week on the show: Bill, Dan, Ernie, Annie and Sigourney are back and it’s official! Anthony Breznican of Vanity Fair had the exclusive scoop last week that the “OGBs” are returning for Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters Afterlife, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and Sigourney Weaver are all in! And the article included a great story about how Bill made the journalist wear a proton pack for an extended period of time. You better believe Troy and Chris are going to pour over every detail of the article: what can be gleaned about the tone on set? Why do we think it was not accompanied by a photo? And what do the boys think this means for the strategy of the film moving forward? All that plus the winner of our inflatable Ecto contest, a Ghostbusters-themed lightsaber, and another ridiculous bootleg available online! Join us!

This week on the show: the latest in Ghostbusters Afterlife news and Ghostbusters Year One Issue 1 discussion! First up, remembering Gunnar Ferdinandsen, the legendary special effects artist whom you might not recognize by name but certainly will by his work. Then some film updates including a quick update on the Vanity Fair confirmation that Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and Sigourney Weaver will all be in the film and a fun on-set story (more on that next week). Then in the second half of the show, Troy and Chris discuss their thoughts on IDW’s latest entry in the comics lexicon: Year One and a backstory with Winston Zeddemore we’ve never seen before!

This week on the show, long-time writer of the Ghostbusters IDW Comics Erik Burnham returns to talk about Ghostbusters Year One! With the first of four issues on shelves this week, now’s the time to jump on-board the IDW train, and Troy and Chris catch up with Erik on all that’s been in the comics world since he was last on the show and what’s in store for readers this week and moving forward! All that plus Chris’ idea for a new cinematic universe on the next Crossrip!

This week on the show, has it really been this long? Boy, we should really treat this year as a new “pilot” so to speak, so that you know who these two dopes are that talk for hours and hours and why you should listen to them. And sure, since we’ve been on hiatus for the holidays we should probably talk about the QuickBooks ads starring Annie Potts reprising her role as Janine, some of the most recent Ghostbusters Afterlife news and murmurings, remembering SFX artist Tim Lawrence and comedian Buck Henry, and just what exactly was that awesome Atom View technology that Sony Electronics was showing off at CES? Troy explains why it made him geek out (aside from the Ecto being refurbished and on display in front of the Vegas crowd). Bonus, just what was Troy’s ridiculous bootleg gift from his parents for Christmas? Help us figure out one of the signatures this week on the show!

Hard to believe that one week ago, we got our first glimpse at Ghostbusters Afterlife. But through the course of the week, you all have been hitting the voicemail with your thoughts, excitement, and a whole lot more. We thought we’d compile everyone’s messages into a single episode and turn this one over to you all - the mic is yours!

An episode release on a Thursday? Have we gone mad? I guess so, because a trailer for GHOSTBUSTERS 3 was released on Monday. We’ve gotta cut into the feed with a special episode. This week on the show, Troy and Chris talk about their reactions to the trailers, their thoughts on some of the teases and what certain elements could mean, and a whole lot more on this special (and long) episode of the Crossrip!

Looking for Ghostbusters: Afterlife trailer reactions? Don’t sweat - we’ve got you covered with two episodes coming Wednesday night and Monday morning. In the meantime, our storied tradition hits its fifth year of giving the gift to your earholes of gift ideas! That’s right, it’s the Ghostbusters Shopping Network for 2019, and a few surprises from Chris. Stay tuned (and yes - get ready for all the trailer talk you can handle in about 48 hours after we’ve dissected EVERY frame).

This week on the show, what if there ISN’T a big fan premiere event? Many fans are assuming that Sony will make a splash and open the doors to fans, but what will happen if that’s not the case? Troy and Chris talk through it and a whole lot more, including the last news round up leading up to the holidays and your voicemails!

It’s the holidays! Everybody’s busy! But you know what? There’s always time to sit down for a cold one with friends. This week on the show, welcome back the Ghostbusters of BC for another installment of our Miller Time segments where we (this time, just Chris) sit down to talk to a franchise about anything and everything. Well, mainly everything. Check it!

This week on the show, Chris and Troy catch up on merch news and the latest Ghostbusters (2020) chat including casting, title rumors, and Ecto Cooler fake-outs. First up on the merch train, Wal-Mart has a whole display of model cars, Eaglemoss figures that were previously exclusives are up for grabs, and William Murray has a pretty great Ghostbusters-specific item just in time for the holidays. In fan film and watchables news, check out V-Sauce’s “Could You Survive” Ghostbusters, some legal chat, and a couple of fan films. Then in the second half of the show, let’s talk about that rumored Ghostbusters (2020) title, the confirmed casting announcements, and just what was the deal with that Ecto Cooler “ad” that circulated last week?

This week on the show, casting for Ghostbusters (2020) including Oliver Cooper and possibly Bill Murray (again), and a brief discussion on expectations for the movie as we round the corner in the new year. First up, Troy’s flying solo and handles a couple quick housekeeping items on casting news for Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters film including Dan’s comments on Bill Murray and the rest of the crew coming back for another ride and the official casting announcement of Oliver Cooper (The Front Runner) to the film. Then, in the second half of the episode, Troy talks a little bit about our expectations for the film. How should we be keeping them in check? And how should our discourse online be contemplated as things that the film CAN be versus things that the film SHOULD be? Join us for more!

This week on the show, IDW has a Year One mini on the way, GBTVG Remastered is patched up, and when will we see a trailer for Ghostbusters (2020)? First up, Chris and Troy take a trip down memory lane (hence the photo on this week’s cover from the ORIGINAL Crossrip episode), then after catching up, news from IDW about a four issue mini called Year One on the way, GBTVG patched updates for all consoles except Switch (and what do the boys hope to see in terms of video games next year), and finally - there’s a Digital Spy article that thinks Ferris Bueller, The Breakfast Club, Ghostbusters, and more all take place in the same cinematic universe. Could it be?

The air is crisp (not in Los Angeles). The leaves are falling (not in Los Angeles). Witches and skeletons adorn lawns (every day in Los Angeles). It can mean only one thing, it’s Halloween! And WGBI is on the air with another Spooktacular mega-mix by the master himself, Chris Stewart. Songs, trailers, soundbites, and a whole lot more are coming your way. Don’t touch that dial, because WBGI is live!

This week on the show, a normal episode - news, Ghostbusters 2020 updates and a recap of the first FULL screening of the “Cleanin’ Up the Town” documentary! First up, a recap on all the news including impressions of Ghostbusters the Video Game Remastered, merch news including Hero Collector books coming in 2020, reactions to rare and never before seen footage appearing on social media, and a Sony augmented reality game launching in Japan (will it launch in North America?). In the second segment of the show, catching up on Ghostbusters (2020) news, including a wonderful article in the Calgary Herald on Francois Audouy’s production design and the biggest news - production has wrapped! Plus, Paul Rudd CANNOT tell you anything about the movie. He swears. Then, after catching up on your voicemails, Chris recaps his experience in Calgary moderating a Q&A for the world premiere of the long-awaited making-of documentary, “Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters.” After all this waiting, did the doc live up to expectations? Find out in this week’s show!

Nor rain, sleet, snow, colds, ear infections, termites, long work hours, can stop the - - well, they did. We missed last week’s episode and what resulted this week is a mishmash of what should have aired last week and something new. Chris was kind enough to put together a little something on his own to give you the latest news including NYCC’s reveals, thoughts on Ghostbusters The Video Game Remastered and more. Then, in the second half of the show, Chris has some Halloween viewing suggestions starring a few familiar faces.

This week on the show, can Bill Murray teleport across Westeros like Littlefinger? How is he simultaneously in North America and also getting hurt in a car accident in Scotland (and on his 69th birthday too)? We’ll explore that as a segue into some Ghostbusters (2020) news including comments made by Ivan and Jason Reitman at the Calgary International Film Festival and a very familiar book cover image posted to Jason Reitman’s Instagram. All that plus updates on our ticket giveaway for Cleanin’ Up the Town and a little bit of merch news (t-shirts, t-shirts, and - - designer jeans?) in another edition of the Crossrip!

This week on the show, some Ghostbusters (2020) developments, merch news, and a discussion topic that makes us feel old (what doesn’t, at this point?). First up, merch news including a Mondo soundtrack release, Cakeworthy clothes, NYCC Diamond Select exclusives, and some video game news including Left For Dead 2 DLC up for sale. Then, in our first Ghostbusters (2020) segment in a long time, Ivan Reitman and Dan Aykroyd were at Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight may have gotten them to spill a few (spoilerific beans) including who Paul Rudd might be playing in the new film. And, Dan appeared on the Joe Rogan podcast confirming something that we already knew - but it set the internet abuzz. In the last segment of this week’s show, Troy and Chris explore the anachronisms of Ghostbusters. Things that have been phased out that the new generation of fans will never understand. Check the card catalog for the episode’s location and join us, won’t you? Plus - stay tuned to the very end for a fun contest, Stewart-style!

This week on the show, Troy and Chris are catching up on the biggest news items of the past few weeks: Hasbro, Halloween Horror Nights, Cleanin’ Up the Town and more! First up, Chris is flying to Calgary, but not for the reason that you’d immediately think, he’ll be attending one of the first (finally!) screenings of the Ghostbusters making-of documentary “Cleanin’ Up the Town.” Then, the boys talk about the recent news that Hasbro is taking over the master toy license next year. What does it mean? What do they hope is in store? All that plus items on Halloween Horror Nights and more on this week’s show!

This week on the show, we’re turning the airwaves over to you, our awesome listeners for your voicemails! Since we’ve had a few shows with lengthy discussion topics, we haven’t been able to air as many of your messages as we’d like, so here’s a whole episode of them. Wild and Crazy Guys chat, “What If” chat, even a few people talking about their prized Ghostbusters collections. Give your fellow Ghosthead a listen today!

This week on the show, the exciting conclusion to our book club for Nick de Semlyen’s “Wild and Crazy Guys.” Right out of the gate, the conversation sticks to Ghostbusters - what was surprising (if anything) to this well-read group of Ghostheads in the club? Can Troy become a bonafide Canadian? Will everything turn out all right on the Nothing But Trouble set? Tune in to find out!

Finally at long last, our book club discussion on the fantastic “Wild and Crazy Guys” by Nick de Semlyen. We’re happy to be joined by the Ontario Ghostbusters once again for a roundtable discussion on the iconic group of comedians who influenced generations of those to follow including Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, John Belushi, Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Eddie Murphy. What did we learn about the private lives of these comedians? Did our opinions of them change? What new anecdotes and stories did we learn? Tune in to find out!

This week on the show, we continue our “What If” series with another thought experiment: what if some of the alternative castings mentioned over the years had actually gotten the role? What if John Candy had played Louis Tully? What if Jeff Goldblum had played Egon Spengler? And what if Eddie Murphy had played Winston Zeddemore? All of these and more are explored as Troy and Chris think of reasons the castings may have worked (or, in some instances, why it’s probably better it didn’t).

Forget spy photos, we want to talk about collections. Namely, our collections. But first, we’ll hear your voicemails ranging on topics from Spirit Halloween packs to our “What If” discussion last week. Then, in the second half of the show, Troy and Chris talk about some of their most prized possessions in their collections. Not necessarily the items that have the most monetary value, but those that hold emotional or sentimental value to them both. Can you believe we’re 200+ episodes in and we’ve never done this? Neither could we!

This week on the show, a few quick news items and then an interesting thought experiment: what if Ghostbusters II had been the biggest movie of Summer 1989, beating out Batman among others for box office gold? And what if that meant a third sequel would have been made around 1991? What would it have meant for the franchise? Would we still be getting the film we’re getting in 2020, or would the state of the franchise be completely different?

This week on the show, Ghostbusters merch crossed the billion dollar mark over ten years ago, let’s celebrate by talking about more and more merch on the way! Spirit has a ton of new offerings coming this September including Real Ghostbusters costumes and a Motorola-lite that hits you with phrases from the film. Jada has monster trucks that are remote controlled on the way. Chronicle Collectibles has a Real Ghostbusters Ecto-1 coming and much much more. Then some talk about the announcement that the crew behind “The Toys That Made Us” will be doing “The Movies That Made Us” with an episode focused on Ghostbusters. It’s gonna be bigger than the microchip! All that plus, what small town is Ghostbusters (2020) filming at starting next week? And why is it so cool? Stay until the very end to find out!

This week on the show, production on Ghostbusters (2020) has commenced and we’ve seen the photos to prove it! Plus, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios is ready to scare you with Ghostbusters! All that plus a ton of merch news coming out of the San Diego Comic-Con on this week’s show!

This week on the show, Ghostbusters II archival unearthed, Ghostbusters (2020) casting, technical talk and a Japanese cover of Hot Night, are you not entertained? First up, a recently revealed/unearthed UK entertainment program called Film Eighty Nine had a great Ghostbusters II segment which gets Troy and Chris talking about the past before they talk about the future. Then, in our Ghostbusters (2020) chat: Celeste O’Connor and Logan Kim have been cast as the last two of the group of four kids to star in the next film. What are their roles? We’re not speculating anymore, remember? But what we can talk about? The film is being shot on the Arri Alexa LF cameras. What does that mean? And just how many keys to the city does Ernie Hudson have (and why isn’t the answer all of them)? Then in the second half of the show, your voicemails and a special treat from our friend Naoki in Japan, a cover of “Hot Night” that came out in 1984!

Where to start this week? We’ve got first-hand accounts with Hasbro’s Ecto-35 SDCC exclusive, Paul Rudd joining Ghostbusters (2020), and tons and tons of merch news. First up, Troy and Chris talk about the Optimus Prime gone Ghostbusters that Hasbro was kind enough to send our way, and as it turns out, it sort of fulfilled a childhood dream for Troy. Then, we keep the merch train running including Diamond Select exclusives, Halloween Costumes, Naked and Famous Battle Jackets, and yet another mobile game integration. Rounding out our Ghostbusters (2020) discussion, yes indeed we’ll finally talk about the big news that Paul Rudd has joined Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters film which begins production shortly in Calgary. Experiencing some deja vu? It might be because this (kinda) all happened back in 2009. Birthday girl McKenna Grace spoke with ET Canada about her reaction to being cast (hint: she freaked out). All that plus some comments on that whole “hallway” thing that happened on social media on this week’s jam-packed Crossrip!

On this, the day which celebrates the birth of Dan Aykroyd and the unification of the colonies to become Canada, it occurred to us (Chris) we’ve never done a Dan Aykroyd appreciation clip show. And this simply can’t go another year without being done. Yes, yes, we know about that talented and handsome guy who was just cast in the new Ghostbusters (2020) film, and we’ll be talking about him next week. But this week, it’s all about two things that are beloved by all: Dan Aykroyd and Canada (and possibly vodka, if we’re allowing space for a bonus entry).

This week on the show, discussion on the recently released Elmer Bernstein score, Optimus Prime goes GB, and some Ghostbusters (2020) updates! First up, Chris and Troy have given the new album release of Elmer Bernstein’s score a listen and it’s fantastic, but why are some of the tracks out of order? And where is Troy’s favorite cue, “Walk?” We’ll try to explain. Then, Hasbro has revealed their SDCC Transformers crossover with Ghostbusters officially, and Hallmark has some Itty Bitty new friends for purchase. Then, in the second half of the show, the remainder of your voicemails on Fan Fest and some Ghostbusters (2020) chat - who from the old crew is back? And why would they be digging through old dailies from the original film?

This week on the show, wrapping up Fan Fest (sorta) with Troy and Chris’ thoughts on the event and their experiences as well as your voicemails about the weekend. First up, Troy and Chris do their best to recap the day(s) with some of the highs and lows, and some of the hopeful lessons learned by the Wizard World folks if they ever attempt another similar event. Then, in the second half of the show, listeners called in large numbers to talk about the convention and we have the first part of your voicemails. Next week, we’ll play those we weren’t able to get to, not to worry!

Join us for a special bonus episode featuring the audio from the Ghostbusters Fan Fest Director’s Panel, which took place this past Saturday featuring Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman and Paul Feig moderated by Anthony Breznican. Among the topics discussed: casting the three very different films, how to approach comedy and horror, and what’s in store for the future in Ghostbusters (2020).

Fan Fest is in the rear-view mirror and we’ll be talking about it in-depth next week but first, a catch-up on the news and a discussion about this week’s release of Ghostbusters on a 35th Anniversary Steelbook. Troy’s winging it solo as Chris is traveling back up to Canada, but he’ll do his best to talk about Ghostbusters the Video Game Remastered, Jason Reitman’s revelations about Ghostbusters (2020), all the merchandising news coming out of the Licensing Expo including Eaglemoss, K-Swiss, and more. Then, in the second half of the show, this Tuesday sees the release of Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II in a special 4K UHD 35th Anniversary steelbook which includes never-before seen special features, deleted scenes, and an unfinished Ghostbusters II teaser trailer that is not to be missed. Amid those special features is a Fan Commentary featuring the Crossrip’s own Troy Benjamin and Chris Stewart, prop builder extraordinaire Sean Bishop, and fellow podcaster Ashley Robinson. After recording the commentary, the whole crew (sadly, minus Ashley) returned to Ghost Corps to decompress and talk about the experience of recording a fan commentary. Call this a post-commentary commentary, that was a whole lot of fun.

Greetings, weary traveler! On your way to Fan Fest this week? We’ve got you covered with entertainment. This week on the show, looking back on this weekend’s Ghostbusters: Behind Closed Doors special on Reelz, some quick merch news, Chris Hemsworth opens a raw nerve about his comedic apprehensions, Planet Coaster has some Ghostbusters content coming, and a few last-minute Ghostbusters Fan Fest revelations. What’s in store for us this weekend? Who’s to say. But next week, we’ll be recapping all the events and announcements fit to print. Until then, god speed Ghostheads.

This week on the show, more Fan Fest revelations, Dan talks 2020 (and beyond… before?), and a new Bill Murray book sheds vulnerable light on the man. First up, Fan Fest news is slowly starting to trickle in with a little under two weeks to go before the event, some surprises (good and bad) and more to be discussed this week. Then, a ton of merchandise news including Funko and Playmobil animated ads, a whole mess of Halloween costumes and more. Then, a book called “Wild and Crazy Guys” is just around the corner this week and an EW excerpt makes Troy and Chris excited for the honesty and candid tone. Finally, in Ghostbusters (2020) news, a question about Bill Murray’s recent tone and Dan Aykroyd is out celebrating National Caesar Day and seems to have some ideas for the future. Which involves the past.

This week on the show, Bill Murray isn’t opposed to being in another Ghostbusters, Bernstein’s score is official, and guess who’s coming to Fan Fest? That’s right, first up, some Ghostbusters (2020) news including Bill Murray talking about the film at Cannes, a new animatronic creature designer joining the team, and Jason Reitman stopping by the Funko HQ. Then, Elmer Bernstein’s Ghostbusters score is official and the boys have all the details. Paul Feig is coming to the Ghostbusters Fan Fest in Culver City, CA and Chris and Troy talk about what that means. If that wasn’t enough, have you heard that Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered might just be a thing? Because it’s gotten a board review rating in Taiwan? STILL NOT ENOUGH? Fine! How about Cleanin’ up the Town documentary news? And more! MORE! Are you not podcast entertained?

This week on the show, what a map reveals about Fan Fest, a new score album and a Ray Parker Jr. announcement! First up, the boys talk about a new map revealed by Wizard World for the upcoming Fan Fest (illustrated by the amazing John Yurcaba) and what it reveals about the event. Then, a new release of Elmer Bernstein’s outstanding Ghostbusters score is coming from Sony Music, and the track listing has a few surprises. Then some talk about Ray Parker Jr.’s announcement about his “Who Ya Gonna Call” doc, and some J. Michael Straczynski AMA discussion. All that and a whole lot more on this week’s show!

Heading to the Ghostbusters Fan Fest at the Sony Pictures Lot in Culver City? Never been to Los Angeles? The Crossrip has got ya. This week, after a quick news update, Chris and Troy give their insight on some of their favorite spots in Los Angeles. Tips and tricks in dealing with LAX, places to eat, shop, and sightsee, particular points of interest for Ghostbusters (and film fans) and a whole lot more. But first, as always the news. Is Sigourney Weaver in Jason Reitman’s new Ghostbusters film? Well, despite what you may have heard in Production Weekly, we’ve got the scoop. And have you seen the giant Big Gulp container hitting Canada 7-Eleven stores? We hear it keeps things cold for 12 hours. Then, in the second half of the show, grab a notepad and we’ll tell you all the things you have to do (when you’re not at Fan Fest, obviously) when in LA!

This week on the show, some interesting Fan Fest developments and catching up with IDW Comics’ 35th Anniversary event! First up, have you seen those 7-Eleven cups and Slurpee flavors in Canada? They look pretty dope. And let’s talk about some new crew who have boarded Jason Reitman’s 2020 Ghostbusters film, including a costume designer. With that out of the way, just what the hell is going on with Ghostbusters Fan Fest? Troy and Chris try to answer that question exploring the new announcements of upcoming guests (both related to and NOT related to Ghostbusters). In the last segment of the show, the boys talk about IDW’s mini-series of one-shots celebrating Real Ghostbusters, Extreme Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters: Answer the Call.

This week on the show, Fan Fest developments, rumors for Halloween, and a mysterious Ectomobile photo! First up, the boys talk about the recent week in Fan Fest news including a 20%-off discount that was met first with some consternation and then relief (especially for some of our wallets). Next, rumors out of theme park blogs that Halloween Horror Nights might have a Ghostbusters-themed maze, what could it mean, and what could be in store? In Ghostbusters (2020) news, Jason Reitman posted a photo of some Caddy parts as a tease and the production is out location scouting. Finally, Activision has pulled many of its games from the Playstation Network Store, including Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Is it just the end of their license term or a sign of something to come?

This week is our 200th episode! Yeah, we can’t believe it either. After a quick update on the latest Fan Fest and Ghostbusters (2020) news, Chris and Troy take a walk down memory lane with some clips of their favorite episodes: Dan Aykroyd, Ivan Reitman, Rick Moranis, Michael C. Gross, Violet Ramis Stiel, Sean Bishop, Alex Langley, and a whole lot more are all here! Plus, you were all kind enough to send in some thoughts on your favorite episodes and themes throughout the years, so we have your well-wishes and voicemails too!

This week on the show, more casting for Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters confirmed, a new 35th anniversary home video release, and IDW one-shot talk! First up, the boys catch up after last week’s April Fool’s Yes Have Some episode. Then, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced a UHD 4K release of the original two Ghostbusters films in celebration of the anniversary packed with special features including the Fort Detmerring scene and a few other surprises (including a commentary by this ol’ podcast!). Next up, some casting confirmation for “the fam” as McKenna Grace has been confirmed to join Carrie Coon and Finn Wolfhard in a family with mysterious ties to the original Ghostbusters film. In the last section of the show, we’ll talk about IDW Comics’ excellent 35th Anniversary one-shot. All that, plus your voicemails and a few merch updates, and more in a jam-packed episode of the Crossrip!

This week on the show, we’re a little stressed. Did you know there’s a Bill and Ted movie AND a Ghostbusters movie coming out next year? And within six weeks of each other? And what happens when you’re completely out of room in your toy room? Then what? It’s not like you can just get a bigger one. Oh yeah, and there’s some Ghostbusters stuff going on. Wizard World has released details on a cheaper Fan Fest ticket. What does it all mean? All that, plus Dino-Riders on this week’s Yes Have Some Crossrip!

This week on the show, Ghostbusters (2020) updates, merch news, and a lengthy chat about a tiny detail neither Chris or Troy has ever noticed in the original Ghostbusters! First up, Stranger Things S3 has a new trailer, how does it relate to Ghostbusters, and how excited are the boys? Extreme Ghostbusters is on CTV in the Great White North, and it’s in shiny high-definition. Our Ontario friends are raising money for a good cause and raffling off to win a proton pack. And some merch news. Then, in our 2020 rumor round up, what does JK Simmons know (and how could he be involved) according to Entertainment Tonight? And finally, that detail which an amazing Twitter account pointed out to us - and what does it mean not just for the production schedule, but for the attention to detail the set dec for the original Ghostbusters paid?

This week on the show, talking about a few Aykroyd Adjacent films, the recently hired Ghostbusters (2020) film crew, and more! First up, Troy just saw a movie that had somehow slipped past his radar in the 80’s and stars one of our favorite Ghostbusters actors. Next up, the latest rumor round-up on Ghostbusters (2020) including on-going casting chat. Then, an in-depth discussion on the film crew we do know has boarded the project including the new Director of Photography, Art Director, and Visual Effects Supervisor. Finally, some merch news including Funko cereal pre-orders - wait… pre-ordering cereal? We really are in the future.

This week on the show, casting for Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters begins, Into the Dead 2, merch talk and your voicemails! First up, Chris and Troy have faced their fears, conquered the zombies and dove into the two parts of Into the Dead 2’s Ghostbusters tie-in. What are their thoughts? How much money did they have to drop to keep up? All that and more. Then, some teasing from Diamond Select on upcoming plans and some merch talk along with your recent voicemails on all the discussion points. In the second half of the show, the boys discuss the recent casting of Carrie Coon and Finn Wolfhard in Ghostbusters (2020). What could their roles mean for the tone and themes of the series? Who do we think they’re playing? And can Stranger Things and Ghostbusters co-exist? Stay tuned!

This week on the show: marking the passage of Harold Ramis, Ghostbusters (2020) news, IDW and Fan Fest updates, and an examination on a recent article suggesting the latest film will not help revitalize the franchise. First up, the boys talk about Eugene Levy’s appearance at the Harold Ramis Film School in Chicago, the latest GB20 casting info (and yes, we’ll talk about the Finn Wolfhard and Connie Coon news next week - sadly, it hit the morning after we recorded), updates on Ghostbusters’ crossover with Transformers, and some clarity on a few questions Wizard World has answered for Fan Fest. Then, the major discussion this week is dedicated to a recent movie blog article listing five reasons the author believes the new movie won’t be the jolt the franchise needs to continue. Chris and Troy beg to differ (and end up talking quite a bit about Bill Murray because of it).

This week on the show, a filming location and start date for Ghostbusters (2020) is announced as are details (and prices) for the Ghostbusters Fan Fest in Culver City. First up, in our new Ghostbusters 20/20 segment, the boys round up all the news and rumors on Jason Reitman’s upcoming Ghostbusters sequel including casting, Ernie Hudson chat, and his appearance on the Bill Burr podcast. Then, with the news that the film is shooting in Calgary, what can be gleaned from that information? Also, IDW has announced a Ghostbusters/Transformers crossover coming in June. Into the Dead 2 has launched a Ghostbusters tie-in and more. Then, join us as we dissect all of the Ghostbusters Fan Fest information that’s been announced including what the event will entail, why we think it’s so darn expensive, and what is still to be determined.

Hide your wallets, it’s International Toy Fair time! This week on the show, the latest Ghostbusters (2020) news, and the late-breaking announcements we were able to talk about from Toy Fair in time for recording! First up, some discussion about an unconfirmed “exclusive” scoop about Ghostbusters (2020)’s production start date. Is there merit to it? Is there room for doubt? In fact, are we taking too many things at face value at the moment? The boys have an in-depth conversation (that’s awfully similar to one had three years ago at this point in the production timeline). The Ghostbusters social media account caused quite a stir, Troy and Chris will tell you why. And then some talk about the show-stopping reveal that’s more than meets the eye - an Ecto-1/Transformer has become reality.

This week on the show, the latest news on Ghostbusters 2020, a new game from IDW, and just why does Ghostbusters seem to cause so much anxiety? First up, a quick correction on last week’s Tobin’s Audio Guide. Then, a release date, production designer, and some early audition reels have all surfaced for Jason Reitman’s upcoming Ghostbusters sequel. Playmobil has revealed details of their next wave of toys including a superb-looking Ecto-1A. And Funko information for the future has also leaked. IDW Games has announced a new co-op game coming in June called “Ghostbusters Blackout.” And finally in the last segment of the show, some discussion about a recent AV Club article asking the question why does Ghostbusters cause so much anxiety? Is it just Ghostbusters, or is the issue something larger? The boys will give it their best.

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!

This week on the show, continued discussion on the newly announced live-action Ghostbusters film and a chat about IDW’s latest comic release with the Sanctum of Slime characters! First up, the rumor mill has already started running full steam, Troy and Chris discuss (or don’t discuss) those which have merit and clarify the “confirmed” casting news that was quickly “unconfirmed.” Ghostbusters World has a tie-in with 7-Eleven in the Great White North, could it be a test for something larger on the horizon? And, in the second half of the show, more of your voicemails and a discussion on the one-shot comic released in celebration of IDW’s 20th anniversary.

This week on the show, discussion and analysis of the surprise announcement that Jason Reitman is making a live-action Ghostbusters film for release next year! We’ll split our discussion into things we absolutely know from the announcement, discussion about the surprise teaser/announcement trailer, and then talk our speculation and hopes and dreams for the film. Will it be a bittersweet return to the original Ghostbusters universe? Will we get glimpses of anything from Answer the Call? What does this mean for the animated movie and Fan Fest? All that and more in Troy and Chris’ discussion - - then, stay tuned for all of your awesome voicemails. Listeners called in droves to discuss the surprise and we’ve got all your feedback here on the show!

We’re back! Well, we (technically) never left, but were on hiatus from recording. But Troy and Chris are reunited to talk the latest news and forecast the coming year. First up, catching up on everything we missed over the holidays: Men in Black trailers, Sony Animation successes and more. Then, some discussion about that awesome Wal-Mart commercial that premiered during the Golden Globes (and Bill Murray’s memorable appearance in said show as well). Also discussion on the IDW Comics announcement for the 35th anniversary four-week event. Bill Murray Stories hits Netflix, and will Bill and Dan be in Zombieland 2? All of that, plus some video game discussion on this week’s show. Tune in, won’t you?

Welcome to the second in our series of Tobin’s Audio Guides - a quick primer on the history and importance of the Ghostbusters firehouse. In the episode, we’ll discuss how the production came across the Hook and Ladder No. 8, the storied history of its Los Angeles equivalent, and just what kind of shape both buildings were in after nearly 80 years since their construction. Why is the firehouse such an integral part of the Ghostbusters lore and why has it become so iconic?

Join us to ring in the New Year with the Ghostbusters! This year, we have the fortuitous timing of releasing our regular Monday episode on New Year’s Eve, and we figured - why not record a second commentary on the second Ghostbusters film, where we can actually countdown and celebrate 2019 as they’re celebrating on-screen? Listen for the tone at the top of the show and pause the episode, then cue up Ghostbusters II on your favorite streaming service or format of choice and pause it at the first frame of the Columbia logo. Then, at exactly 10:24pm, hit play on both the podcast audio and the movie. When the clock strikes midnight, everyone’s favorite Carpathian will be weakened by both your and the background extra’s singing of Auld Lang Syne. That’s right, it’ll be midnight in the movie and in real life, pretty mind blowing! Let’s do it!

We’re breaking into the pre-recorded programming for a quick news break. IDW Comics has made a big announcement for 2019 (and the promise of more on the way), a Ghostbusters stunt performer has passed away, and SyFy is advertising for a special Ghostbusters weekend with a pretty sweet new music track. Join us for a quick news update, won’t you?

This week we continue the (new) annual tradition of closing out the year with a little mix of rarities, tunes, and some fun for the holiday season. Turn on the Yule Log channel, crank up the volume, sit back and enjoy a little compilation to accompany the Ghostbusters fan(s) in your life during the holiday season with WGBI!

Ghostbusters fans of the world, need gift ideas this holiday season? Don’t worry, Santa’s favorite helper Chris has a wide variety of ideas for even the fan who may seem to have everything. And no, this year’s gift ideas aren’t all things with the No-Ghost logo adorned upon them, this year Chris has some great ideas for gifts that might be enjoyed by those of you who love Ghostbusters - that’s right, it’s like an algorithm BUT HUMAN. Mind blown! Tune in for ideas for gift giving (and, who are we kidding, perhaps a few that you wouldn’t mind receiving).

This week on the show, remembering a fallen fellow fan, what’s the status of Ecto Force and a drool-worthy mancave. First up, now that a few logo explorations for Ecto Force have appeared online, what does that mean for the current status of Ecto Force? Then, Ernie Hudson talks about Stan Lee’s influence on his life, Ecto-Con 2020 is hitting Scotland, and while you’re there you should hit up a GB Fans user’s mancave for a round of Ghostbusters The Video Game. All that plus, your voicemails, Instagram messages and Michael Tanaka calls in to talk Crossing Over’s conclusion (*note: Michael Tanaka has not called in).

This week on the show, exploring an author’s mistakes to avoid with another Ghostbusters film and the conclusion of IDW Comics’ Ghostbusters Crossing Over series. First up, Cinemablend offered up their “12 Mistakes to Avoid” with the next Ghostbusters film. Which do Chris and Troy agree with? Which do they disagree with? Find out in a lengthy step-by-step through all 12 steps. Then, in the second half of the show, the boys just finished reading the eighth and final installment of the epic comic book event “Crossing Over.” Who needs a hug? Find out in the show!

This week on the show: Dan Aykroyd talks Ghostbusters 3 on Dan Rather (again), the Ectomobile is filming downtown, the ol’ 23 lives again, and more! First up, audio and comments on Dan Aykroyd’s revelation that Ghostbusters 3 is yet again being scripted by an unknown creative team and a reunion is once again possible. Then, what was being filmed in downtown Los Angeles this past week that involved the classic Ectomobile? Next up, the ol’ 23 Fire Station, which served as the interiors for the Ghostbusters HQ in the original two films is finally scheduled for refurb, how and when will it happen? All that plus regrouping on Ghostbusters Crossing Over and Lin Manuel Miranda’s son showing his musical talents using the Ghostbusters them on this week’s show!

This week on the show, we’re discussing the seventh of eight issues of IDW Comics’ Ghostbusters Crossing Over mini-series. What have they set up for the final issue? What has been left behind? We love seeing all these characters together so much - are we all ready to see it come to an end this quickly? All those questions answered and more. But first up, some quick news including Chris’ Ghostbusters World technical woes, a new Mondo print that’s outstanding, a kid who just wants to be a Ghostbuster, and a boat racer who listens to Ray Parker Jr.’s theme song when she’s all alone at sea.

We’re back to regularly scheduled programming after a couple odd-weeks and there’s TONS to discuss: Ghostbusters World, Men in Black crossovers, it’s a four-fold Crossrip for our return. First up, Troy and Chris have had some time with Ghostbusters World, what have they liked? What needs improvement? What level are they and how does it compare to Greg Miller? Then, IDW Games has announced a new boardgame crossover that pits the Men in Black property with Ghostbusters for the first time (officially). Other news items in discussion: that Ghostbusters II remote controlled trap up for auction, Bryan Lynch’s Ghostbusters III concept, Ghostbusters Dimension’s status at VOID arcade attractions, and Chris hits us all with a half-hour rapid-fire of anything and everything we’ve missed over the past couple weeks!

The air is crisp. The leaves are falling. Witches and skeletons adorn lawns. It can mean only one thing, it’s Halloween! And WGBI is on the air with another Spooktacular mega-mix by the master himself, Chris Stewart. Songs, trailers, soundbites, and a whole lot more are coming your way. Don’t touch that dial, because WBGI is live!

This week on the show, a lost episode (kinda)! Two weeks ago, we played your voicemails where you gave your suggestions for Halloween viewing that works as a companion film to Ghostbusters. Your suggestions were so great, Troy and Chris talked a FULL ADDITIONAL HOUR about each of the films that came up. It overstuffed the episode too much, so we decided to split it off and make it stand alone. Army of Darkness, The Frighteners, Midnight Hour, Second Sight, and just why is Harold Ramis given a special thanks in the Jim Carrey movie, The Mask? The boys tackle all those subjects and more!

This week on the show, a surprise return to Ghostbusters video gaming past, Ghostbusters World has a release date, and some franchise news! First up, Sanctum of Slime is getting a surprise one-shot comic from IDW, then some chat about these strange “Venom-ized” versions of Ghostbusters for sale at retailers, announcements on Ghostbusters World’s release date, and some franchise news!

This week on the show: Playmobil’s next wave is coming, Ghostbusters World betas are out, and our Halloween Companion contest winner! First up, some news on the Playmobil Ghostbusters front including a fan-favorite vehicle from the second film. Then Ghostbusters World discussion including betas being released into the wild and a little additional Ghostbusters Fan Fest chat. Then, in the second half of the show, your voicemails and suggestions for Halloween viewing companion films to Ghostbusters including the winner of our IGT prize package!

This week on the show, Ghostbusters Fan Fest discussion including everything we know to date and Eric Reich & Andrew Krensky join us to talk Ghostbusters World! First up, since we weren’t able to talk last week at length, Chris and Troy talk about the deposits being taken for Wizard World’s Ghostbusters Fan Fest 2019. Why deposits? Is it weird to pre-pay for an event where nothing has been announced? And has anything been announced? All of these topics will be covered at great length. Then, on the second half of the show, Troy’s had a hands-on with Ghostbusters World and gives his first impressions, plus is joined by Eric Reich of Ghost Corps and Andrew Krensky of Sony Pictures to talk about the imminent release of the game.

This week on the show, Ghostbusters Fan Fest is now taking ticket deposits, an update on that Kevin Smith conversation, Eaglemoss’ Ecto-1 and more! First up, some breaking news as Wizard World and Ghost Corps are now taking deposits for Fan Fest tickets that guarantee you a ticket package (but those packages are still to be announced), a comment about the Kevin Smith speculation from last week - -and confirmation from sources that he is NOT working on Ghostbusters, Eaglemoss appears to be working on a subscription Ectomobile, Ghostbusters World appears to be right around the corner, Bill Murray Stories has a trailer and an official release date, Rubies announces a Premium Halloween costume in time for this holiday season, and an update on that Ecto Cooler documentary mentioned last week. Then finally, the boys talk about the Wall Street Journal article that’s been oft-postponed. Tune in!

This week on the show, some wild speculation about Kevin Smith's secret project and Ghostbusters Crossing Over #6 discussion! First up, if you've listened to Kevin Smith's Fatman on Batman podcast recently, you may have caught onto some hints that Troy has read WAY too much into, then some news about Spirit Halloween stock, Ghostbusters social media really picking it up, an Ecto Cooler documentary in the works, Gravitas picks up a Bill Murray documentary, Paul Feig talks about his experience on the 2016 film and where sequels would have gone, Ghostbusters Live news, and an IGT giveaway. Then, in the second half of the show, analysis and thoughts on IDW's most recent installment of Ghostbusters Crossing Over!

This week on the show, discussing the Halifax commercial that bends space and time to insert a pitchman into the 1984 film and presenting the entirety of the Wizard World Chicago panel! First up in the news: Ghostbusters Dimension is leaving Madam Tussauds in New York City, Chris and Troy talk about the Halifax commercial which alters the 1984 film to sell contact-less credit cards, merch news including new offerings in card gaming and backpacking, and an update on Rick Moranis' first convention appearance in San Antonio. Then, in the second half of the show, our friends the Circle City Ghostbusters have been kind enough to share audio from Ivan Reitman and Ernie Hudson's panel at Wizard World Chicago. In the panel, they discuss the past, present and future of Ghostbusters and answer several questions from those in the audience.

This week on the show, dissecting some of the comments made at this weekend's Wizard World Chicago panel with Ivan Reitman and Ernie Hudson. First up, a little discussion about the Supernatural mashup that happened during the show's hiatus, then the Wizard World Chicago announcements including ticket sale dates for Ghostbusters Fan Fest, some teases on what's to come and more. Then, a little discussion on a special someone else coming out of hiding to attend a convention in San Antonio. Could it be the start of a come back?

This week on the show, we're joined by Violet Ramis Stiel, author of the new book, "Ghostbuster's Daughter: Life with My Dad Harold Ramis." Violet talks about her approach to the book, her father's balance of private and public life, the art of parenting the Ramis way, how his legacy continues on to this day, and so much more. "Ghostbuster's Daughter" is available wherever fine books are sold as well as on audiobook via Audible and Amazon!

This week on the show, we're opening Tobin's Audio Guide for the very first time! Stay tuned for a behind the scenes character exploration on one of the original film's most iconic characters, Mr. Stay Puft himself! From his origins in the story and screenplay, to how he was created by the special effects team at Boss Films, tune in for a 22-minute entry kicking off our Tobin's Audio Guide series!

This week on the show, getting to know you (again), Ghostbusters World, slot machines, and IDW Comics talk for Crossing Over #5! First up, Troy and Chris would like to give you another little introduction to themselves, just in case you're a relative newcomer to the show. Who are these guys and why have they been talking about Ghostbusters for so long? Then in the news, we're talking about IGT's Ghostbusters 4D slot machines, Ghostbusters World possibly coming sooner than we think and more! Then, in the second half of the show, join us for discussion on the fifth issue of IDW Comics' excellent Crossing Over event! Spoilers are abound, so beware.

This week on the show, rounding up all of the SDCC 2018 news and announcements and remembering special effects pioneer Terry Windell. First up, out of SDCC there were a ton of new merch announcements, including Spirt Halloween props and items, new 1:1 replicas, action figures and more (including a Slimer Chia Pet?). Then we'll discuss Ghostbusters World, which was the talk of the con for Ghostbusters fans. Many got a hands-on demo of the game and provided their thoughts. On the press tour for Mission Impossible, writer/director Drew Pearce was hit up (again) about his work on Ghostbusters that was abandoned, and had some interesting comments. Finally, we're remembering Terry Windell of ILM and Boss Films who passed last week at the age of 61, the pioneer who was known for his memorable lightning effects in Ghostbusters and Return of the Jedi left a lasting impression that Troy and Chris discuss. All that and more on this week's Crossrip!

This week, we conclude our book club discussion with the Ontario Ghostbusters on Violet Ramis Stiel's "Ghostbuster's Daughter!" That's right, in the last book club episode we discussed the first 100 pages, this go-round, we'll finish off the book which touches on production of the Ghostbusters films, Harold's later career, Violet having children of her own, and the unfortunate circumstances of Harold's passing. As before, we have your thoughts and voicemails to incorporate as well. It's a wonderful discussion, we hope that you'll join us!

This week on the show, preparing for San Diego Comic-Con 2018 and chatting IDW's "Ghostbusters Crossing Over" issue four! First up, a little update on the news item about the WBZ interview from last week - we heard back from the journalist involved! Then some updates on the good ol' SDCC mayhem including Ghostbusters World's booth at "The Experience" and IDW's plans for the weekend. In the second half of the show, we're chatting spoilerific details about the fourth issue of the big Ghostbusters comic event. All that, plus a great voicemail from one of our listeners this week on the Crossrip!

This week on the show, some odds and ends that we've missed over the past week or so! First up, a little discussion on a Ghostbusters junket from way back in 1984, some social media chat (including the full Ghost Corps logo reveal), new Rubies offerings, updates on Wizard World conventions, an exploration on Vigo the Carpathian's influences, and a great story from the Circle City Ghostbusters about Ernie Hudson. Also, what's a thirst trap, and what does it have to do with Dan Aykroyd? Join us as a couple old guys try to figure it out.

This week on the show, we're starting off our first book club discussion on Violet Ramis Stiel's Ghostbusters Daughter: Life With My Dad Harold Ramis. Seulange and Brily of the Ontario Ghostbusters join Troy and Chris for the discussion, and we have your messages from social media and the voicemail to add to the discussion as well. So if you've read the first 100 pages of the book, join us in the living room for a chat, won't you?

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled Monday programming! This week on the show: Ghostbusters Day clean-up, news and IDW Ghostbusters Crossing Over #3 discussion! First up, some of the items that we didn't touch upon in last week's Ghostbusters Day celebration show, including Diamond Select Toys announcements and photos, the VOID expanding to 20 more cities, Hollywood Collectables' Egon Spengler statue release, and some news on the San Diego Comic-Con fan event. Then in the second half of the show, join us for setting up our Ghostbusters Daughter podcast book club and find out how you can be involved. After that, some spoiler-filled discussion of IDW Comics' latest release in the Ghostbusters event, Crossing Over issue 3.

Happy Ghostbusters Day 2018, everyone! We know what you're thinking: the Crossrip on a Friday? Have we gone mad? I guess so, listener - because we're here to give you the rundown on all of the big announcements of Ghostbusters Day 2018 (and what we now know is in store this time NEXT year). First up, Ghostbusters has partnered with Wizard World and the 35th Anniversary Ghostbusters Fan Fest is near! Get ready for June 8th and 9th of 2019 to head to Los Angeles for the first Ghostbusters convention. Troy and Chris break down what we know about the event and what may be coming soon. Also tons of announcements for Ghostbusters day, including a relaunched website, Omaze fundraiser, Ghostbusters World hitting San Diego Comic-Con, IGT slot machines, LEGO Brickheadz, and a whole lot more. Grab a Twinkie and join us for the show!

The 35th Anniversary has officially begun (sorta) thanks to the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. This week on the show, we'll explore the information coming out of the show including new licensors, returning favorites, and some hints of what may be coming for Ghostbusters Day NEXT year already. Also this week, the Ghostbusters website is about to get a makeover for the anniversary to be revealed on Ghostbusters Day. What could it mean? Chris unearthed a laserdisc player and was able to dig into a Japanese visual effects disc featuring Richard Edlund and the Boss Films crew, and a fundraising outdoor screening of the original Ghostbusters film is coming to New Jersey. All that and more on this week's show!

This week on the show, discussing the new LEGO announcement, SCTV reunion and speculating on what may be in store for this year's Ghostbusters Day. First up, Troy and Chris chat about the new LEGO Brickheadz two-pack that was announced this past week, recap the SCTV reunion that took place in Toronto and is coming to a Netflix near you, and dissect an article on the Murray/Ramis feud from the Daily Mail. Then, in the second half of the show, join us for some speculation on what we'd like to see announced, what we think will be announced, and what we DON'T think will be announced at Ghostbusters Day in just a few weeks time. All that plus some Dollar Store and Topps trading card discussion on this week's show!

This week on the show: Rick Moranis comes out of retirement (sorta) and IDW's Ghostbusters Answer the Call series comes to a close. First up, the latest news as Rick Moranis reprises one of his most beloved non-Louis Tully roles for The Goldbergs, a fan is featured on Facebook's "Ridiculous Rides" for their Ectomobile replica, and some discussion about Ecto Cooler and its demise. Then, in the second half of the show, stay tuned for discussion on the final two issues of the IDW Comics limited follow-up to the 2016 reboot Ghostbusters Answer the Call. Did the series come to a fulfilling conclusion? Troy and Chris will chat it out. All that, plus some fast food discussion in another fun one. Tune in!

This week on the show, Paul Feig wants another Call, Ernie and Ray chat, and Steve Johnson does a little nose candy. First up, Troy and Chris discuss the click bait du jour as Paul Feig mentions on the Simple Favor press circuit that he'd like to do another Ghostbusters film, what does it mean? Also, Steve Johnson got a little more ink this week because of his unorthodox inspiration for Slimer - a new revelation most likely to come in his next book. Rounding out the show is some discussion about Ray Parker Jr.'s podcast with Ernie Hudson and a couple shout outs to the Alberta Ghostbusters and the Ecto Force of Florida. It's a fun one, make sure to tune in!

This week on the show, Guinness World Records are broken, Jan Vogler engages on Twitter and is the Ghostbusters music video canon? First up, the latest in news including a follow-up on last week's conversation about the 800 number at the time of the original film's release, Rick Moranis joining the SCTV reunion in Toronto, a group of fans breaking world records at a marathon in London, Forbes magazine talking about Real Ghostbusters Playmobil toys, Terminal Reality back in the news after shutting down back in 2013, and more. Then, in the second half of the show, we discuss a topic presented to us: given that the Ghostbusters theme song appears in Ghostbusters II, does that mean the music video from 1984 is canon? Stay tuned!

This week on the show, spoiler-filled discussion on IDW's Crossing Over issue two, Bill Murray on Willie Geist, and Jack White remembers the 800 number! In the first half of the show, the latest news including Bill Murray's lengthy discussion with Willie Geist on the Sunday Sitdown, Ray Parker Jr.'s next guest on his podcast, a fun account of being on set in 1983 on GB Fans, Steve Johnson talking to the We Got This Covered blog, a surprise revelation about Harold Ramis' family, and Jack White talks with Jimmy Fallon about being a kid and calling an 800 number around the time Ghostbusters came out. Then in the second half of the show, the boys discuss IDW Comics' excellent second issue in the multi-dimensional Crossing Over event. It's a fun one, make sure to tune in!

This week on the show Troy and Chris are reunited to do what they do best, chat some Ghostbusters! After regrouping a bit on their respective Spring Break holidays, the boys chat about the Hook and Ladder No. 8 renovations seemingly coming to an end at the New York firehouse, IDW Crossing Over #2 hitting shelves this week (a week early), a fun and interesting Real Ghostbusters conversation that took place on Twitter between JMS and Joe Medjuck, Ray Parker Jr.'s new podcast, and much more!

This week it's a short "mini-sode" of sorts, a few news items, a cover of Mark Ronson's "Get Ghost" and a story about eBay! Join Troy solo again for a recap on the Houston Ghostbusters fighting cancer by competing in a Relay for Life, a Korean Fire Drill cover of the Ghostbusters Answer the Call single, and a surprise diamond in the rough eBay auction.

This week on the show: a couple quick news items, a remote check-in from Chris in Italy, and we're opening up the listener voicemail vault. First up, news about an Ecto Crank fundraiser, Bobby Brown forgetting the lyrics to On Our Own, and Dan Aykroyd narrating a piece of Canadian history. Then, Chris checks in from Italy where he's met up with GB Max and has submitted a field report. Finally, we open up our voicemail vault to some of the more... interesting messages that our listeners have left for us. We told you that we're always here to listen or be a shoulder to cry on, and you took us up on the offer!

This week on the show, talking about a new clip of Ghostbusters World gameplay, Richard Edlund's state of the VFX industry, Ray Parker Jr. documentaries and more! Troy is flying solo this week as Chris is out on vacation, but don't worry - still here to talk about all the news that's fit to print. First up, Eric at Ghost Corps showed us a little bit of Ghostbusters World gameplay. But were there a few hints toward what's to come visible on the screen? And what's with the dimensional portals? Diamond Select Series 7 is out on shelves now, and for the first time you can own Janosz Poha! SyFy has a great article with Richard Edlund looking back on his career and discussing the state of the effects industry, where of course Ghostbusters comes up. And finally, there's a Ray Parker Jr. documentary in the works, find out how you can help them fund the production!

This week on the show, we're talking Crossing Over #1, Ghostbusters World trailers, Void locations opening and more! After some chat about the potential merits or issues with using screen-used parts in a proton pack replica, get ready for some spoiler-free chat about Crossing Over #1, Playmobil Real Ghostbusters figure talk, analyzing the most recent Ghostbusters World video, and a cool stop motion Diamond Select trailer hitting the interwebs! No matter what dimension you hail from, you won't want to miss this week!

Ghostbusters live and in concert is coming to a city near you (hopefully) and the Crossrip is here to chat about all the details! First up, some discussion on the live orchestral viewing of the original Ghostbusters film which will begin this coming fall, then some chat about a recent shakeup at IDW Comics and what it may or may not mean for the future of Ghostbusters. Then, in the second half of the show, we've got a spoiler-filled discussion of the 2018 Ghostbusters Annual from IDW Comics. How it sets up the next series, how it's the perfect 50 page Ghostbusters story, and more!

We've just taken our first step into a much larger world. At least, one that can be viewed through a smartphone. Join us this week as we analyze the surprise announcement of an augmented reality mobile game called Ghostbusters World. We've got the press release on hand to examine all the details and speculate on what some of the games' features may bring. Then, stay tuned for a few brief news items including IDW Comics news, Chris Hemsworth joining up to save the universe again and much more!

It's a double (possibly triple)-episode this week as we explore all of the news fit to print from New York Toy Fair, unbox Playmobil's new Ghostbusters II Playmogram 3D figures and remember Harold Ramis on the fourth anniversary of his passing. First up, Playmobil was kind enough to send the boys each a surprise package and they do a live unboxing on the air, discussing the new Ghostbusters II line from the international company. Next up, a discussion on Toy Fair 2018 announcements including Real Ghostbusters action figures, Stranger Things tie-ins, and a whole lot more. Thanks to Ghostbusters.net, our mics were in New York for audio with McFarlane Toys, Funko, Round Two, and Diamond Select, so tune in for their thoughts. Finally, Mix Master Chris has put together some rarities in remembrance of Harold Ramis to mark the fourth year since his passing.

Ghostbusters Goofs discussion continues this week with the "goofs" of Ghostbusters II according to imdb. But up first, a few news items including the possible sale of all film and TV assets by Sony Pictures, Playmobil's launch of Ghostbusters II figures, a mysterious LEGO mega-firehouse, Ghostbusters annual teases from IDW and exploring a hint Erik Burnham dropped about Crossing Over, and who is it that's trying to bring bell bottoms back? Bill Murray? Get right outta town.

This month - - week on the snow - - show, we're talking about flubs and goofs in the original Ghostbusters film. Are some of those listed on IMDB actually goofs? Or are they open for debate? We say some of them are open to debate and we're going to do it now. Also the latest news, including Diamond Select's in-depth look at this month's Series 6 figures including Vigo the Carpathian, Netflix's A Futile and Stupid Gesture discussion, spoiler-filled conversation about IDW Comics' latest Ghostbusters Answer the Call #3, plus your voicemails!

This week on the show, the boys explore the fan theory presented by a recent article that posits, what if everyone involved in Ghostbusters II was actually dead? Did the events of the first movie kill all of the characters, and what we see unfold on the screen is actually each of the characters having to move through their own personal purgatory? ITroy and Chris will converse why it may or may not be that great of a theory to consider!

There have been many Ghostbusters sequels that never came to fruition, but what were some of the iterations of Paul Feig's Answer the Call that didn't materialize? This week, Troy and Chris explore what could have been through the unveiling of new blue sky concept art. All that plus the latest news including Playmobil's latest Ghostbusters II offerings that include Playmogram 3D technology, IDW's Crossing Over and Annual on the horizon, updates from the Ghostbusters of North Carolina, sad news about the passing of a fellow fan from the Dallas Fort Worth Ghostbusters, and Troy absolutely gushes about A Futile and Stupid Gesture now available on Netflix.

This week on the show, a few brief news items including Violet Ramis Steel beginning her press tour for her book Ghostbuster's Daughter, fans creating awesome things and doing great deeds, and more. Then Troy and Chris discuss some of the more unsung, underappreciated, some might say underrated aspects of Ghostbusters - the first of what will probably be many conversations on the topic.

First up this week, catching up on some news including Ghostbusters VR Chapter Two's release, the VOID opens at Disneyland (sans Ghostbusters), Playmobil Real Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II figures are on the way, and The Toys That Made Us on Netflix. Then, an article on Comic Book Resources on the 15 Dark Secrets of Real Ghostbusters inspires some discussion, what caused the downfall of Real Ghostbusters (and Saturday Morning Cartoons in general)? Stay tuned for the discussion!

ANOVOS announced the Spengler Legacy Pack, IDW is on fire, Bobby's Toy Chest finished their Real Ghostbusters restoration, and Chris read the Ghostbusters novelization - just a couple things happened during the holiday hiatus. Join us as we catch up on it all and discover what happens when a good movie is turned into a not-so-good novelization on this week's Crossrip!

Troy's giving Mix Master Chris a break and attempting his hand at a little compilation for all of your holiday listening pleasure. Join us to celebrate the holidays and the New Year. We'll be taking a short break for the weeks of December 25th and January 1st, but we'll catch you on the flip side of the holidays! So be good, for goodness sake, whoaaaaaaa, somebody's coming. Somebody's coming. Somebody's coming to town.

It's that time of the year again, need gift ideas for the Ghostbusters fan in your life? The Ghostbusters Shopping Network has got you covered! Chris has his annual wrap-up of items that any and all Ghostbusters fan should have under the tree this Christmas season - and this year, the good folks at Ghost Corps have teamed up with the Crossrip to offer a few of those items as a give-away for free! Listen to the show for information on how to win a few collectable items!

One of the most prolific voice actors of all-time, Maurice LaMarche joins the Crossrip this week! Chris caught up with the voice of Dr. Egon Spengler from The Real Ghostbusters and Extreme Ghostbusters (and, as it turns out, a surprising other voice revealed in the show) at Fan Expo Vancouver. LaMarche talks about his early years in the entertainment industry, being a Ghostbuster, and a whole lot more. In addition, we've added some outtakes and archival audio, making this a holiday mix tape of sorts, all about the voice of Egon, stunt burper, master impressionist, and the best Orsen Welles since Orsen Welles.

Look out, TV Hall of Fame, here come the original Not Ready for Prime Time Players. After a quick update on the latest news including Blitzway's Ecto-1 going up for pre-order and Paul Feig's latest comments about the 2016 film, join us to celebrate Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtain, Loraine Newman, Chevy Chase and Garrett Morris as they were inducted into the TV Hall of Fame this past week. Surprisingly, Bill Murray was also on-hand for the celebration and had a few very sentimental words to say.

Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs. And Ghostbusters is one of the most recognized (which should come as no surprise to our listeners). Stay with Troy and Chris for the week as they chat about TMNT/GB Issue #3 (no spoilers), Blitzway's announcement about pricing plans for their 1/6 scale Ghostbusters figures, and remembering the Universal Ghostbusters Spooktacular on the anniversary of its final performance. Could a stage show like it exist in this cynical age? Or is a game-based ride the only way that Ghostbusters can exist in a theme park. We're also announcing the Loot Crate winner at the end of the show. And... so, uh, which one of our listeners is currently incarcerated at the Hall County Jail?

Okay, NOW we'll talk about Stranger Things Season Two... hopefully everyone's had a chance to watch by now? But first, a few news items that the two knobs weren't able to get to last week including some broad non-spoiler chat about TMNT/Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters making Cinefex Magazine's top monster movie list, and a strange article about an Ecto-1 for sale across the pond. Then, in the second half of the show, Chris and Troy talk about all the Ghostbusters references (and if indeed those patches were available for sale in 1984), the show in general, and what the future may hold for Season Three.

This week on the show, Chris and Troy focus on two discussion topics: Aykroyd's comments on Ghostbusters in high school for Netflix and Anovos announcing a new high-end pack replica. Both announcements elicited equally similar responses, and both aspects of the response are discussed this week on the show. Has Akyroyd lost his mind, or are his outlandish ideas responsible for the property we know and love? Is Anovos in the wrong for announcing a pack replica right on the heels of shipping another kit, or is this something totally different? Tune in for the discussion.

This week on the show, sneakers, comics, and Stranger Things! First up, an update on Ghostbusters Answer the Call #1 from IDW Comics, then Bill Murray is EVERYWHERE and we have tons of great audio to prove it, then stick around for a whole lot of Stranger Things and Ghostbusters discussion including chat about the Reebok sneaker release event, the crossover of Ghostbusters and Stranger Things and a whole lot more!

It's that time of the year again, Mix Master Chris Stewart returns with another mix tape to entertain, frighten, and chill you to the bone... enjoy the sounds of Halloween, a few special guest surprises, and a whole lot more on this year's Spooktacular episode!

It's that time of the year again, Mix Master Chris Stewart returns with another mix tape to entertain, frighten, and chill you to the bone... enjoy the sounds of Halloween, a few special guest surprises, and a whole lot more on this year's Spooktacular episode!