Extraplasm Podcast
Extraplasm Podcast is a regularly recurring discussion of all things Ghostbusters and its fandom. Join your host Jim Maritato - AKA @venkmaniac - for updates on current events and headlines and interviews and guest conversations with makers, producers, and charitable organizations and ”franchises” within the Ghostbusters community!
Episodes

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This week we’re talking Ghostbusters, comics and more with John Yurcaba IV! John is not only a massive Ghostbusters fan whose art has been featured by Sony and Ghost Corps, but who also works drawing comics for IDW on titles like Godzilla, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Transformers Beast Wars. Join us for a fun discussion about the forthcoming Ghostbusters comic book mini-series “Back in Town” coming in March from Dark Horse Comics, as well as John's recently released Frozen Empire print and more! Plus, get filled in on the Ghostbusters Headlines of the last week, including some updates about Ghostbusters Frozen Empire!
Check out John's art at http://johnyurcaba4.bigcartel.com !
Special Thanks & Credits
Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudiosTheme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Ryan Espin, President of the NYC Ghostbusters joins us this week for a fun conversation about the Ghostbusters Toy Drive initiative taking place this month and that NYC Ghostbusters will be kicking off with a live telethon event this week. Ryan and Jim discuss the important work that NYC Ghostbusters does in supporting local charities, their recent certification as a 501c3 charity organization, their participation at NY Comic Con, and much more! Plus get filled in on the Ghostbusters headlines of the previous week!
Tune in to the Ghostbusters Toy Drive Telethon Livestream on Wednesday 11/29 at 8 PM EST at GhostbustersToyDrive.com!
Special Thanks & Credits
Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudiosTheme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Extraplasm took a field trip to attend a benefit screening of Ghostbusters Answer the Call along with a Q&A and cocktail hour hosted by none other than director Paul Feig and his co-writer Katie Dippold! This exciting event was a benefit for the Good Deed Corps - a 501c3 non profit whose important work serves to foster ballot access, voter registration and democratic engagement with underrepresented communities. Get caught up on the week's headlines and then join Jim and Leah (theater and comedy teacher and the First Lady of Extraplasm) as they recap the event! And - if you're willing to forgive the less than ideal audio quality of a live, public recording -- you'll find the Q&A included at the back end of the episode!
Find out more about the Good Deed Corps at http://www.thegooddeedcorps.org!
Special Thanks & Credits
Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudiosTheme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
WE'RE BACK! Extraplasm returns after a week off, and in the wake of the highly anticipated Ghostbusters Frozen Empire teaser trailer! Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News and Tony Taylor and Brendan Pearce of Fantazm Toys & Badoochi Studios join the show for a panel discussion about the title, plot and character details the trailer revealed, the fan community's collective reaction to new Ghostbusters content, potential toys & collectibles, and yes - even expensive red parkas! Plus, get a run down of the last two weeks of non-trailer related Ghostbusters headlines!
Special Thanks & Credits
Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudiosTheme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Returning guest Dan Liberg and newcomer Chris Burns of the Buffalo Ghostbusters join the show to discuss their ongoing work supporting Hook & Ladder 8 and more! We chat about their new Ghostbusters Franchise playing card project to fundraise for the firehouse, their recent appearance at NYCC, their podcast mini-series with author James Green Jr. discussing his book A Convenient Parallel Dimension, and their successful Ghostbusters Day event at the firehouse in NYC. Plus find out how Jim, Chris and Dan feel about the new HasLab "Two In The Box" offering from Hasbro, and get caught up on the week's headlines!
And if you're listening on release day, Happy Halloween from Extraplasm!
Special Thanks & Credits
Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudiosTheme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Ghostbusters fan and artist Richi Crypt joins the podcast! Richi Crypt is a lifelong Ghostbusters fan whose self published comics and Ghostbusters fan portrait commissions are well known among our community. We chat about Ghostbusters fan culture, his experiences as a self-published Ghostbusters artist, our mutual appreciation for Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed and much more. Plus get filled in on the latest Ghostbusters headlines!
To see Richi's work or join his Discord channel, visit his LinkTree: http:///linktr.ee/RichiCrypt
Special Thanks & Credits:
Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudiosTheme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Jason Fitzsimmons of Ghostbusters News joins the podcast for a discussion of the week’s headlines, with an extended focus on Hasbro’s latest marketing effort for Ghostbusters toys. Join Jim and Jason as they speculate on what Ghostbusters related announcement Hasbro will ultimately be making at their 1027 event later this month and offer commentary on Hasbro’s marketing strategies. Plus find out about what’s happening with Ghostbusters video games and VR in the weeks ahead, upcoming merch releases, and more!
Special Thanks & Credits
Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudiosTheme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Episode 53: Weird Collections & Halloween Reflections With Chris Stewart
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Chris Stewart, aka @Protoncharging on the Internet and co-host of the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip Podcast joins the show for a fun chat about Halloween, Ghostbusters collections, and so-called "weird" promotional merchandise! Plus, get up to date on the Ghostbusters headlines from the past week!
Special Thanks & Credits
Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudiosTheme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Episode 52: Mr. Ectober Returns With John Yurcaba IV
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
John Yurcaba joins the show for a conversation about his recent work drawing Godzilla comics, our thoughts on Ghostbusters Soundtracks, our hopes for a forthcoming Ghostbusters trailer and storytelling to come, and John’s month-long narrative art project, Ectober: Midnight Run. Plus, get caught up on headlines of the previous week!
Special Thanks & Credits
Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudiosTheme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Matt Zunich of Los Angeles Ghostbusters returns to the program to discuss charity work, Ghostbusting and the Halloween season! Join Matt and Jim in a discussion of LAGB's recent visit to Ghost Corps, their continued charity collaborations with Starlight Foundation, their work this Halloween Season fundraising for patients at Luskin Orthopedic Children's Hospital, their upcoming events at Seaside Oddities Expo and Scum & Villainy Cantina and so much more! Plus Jim fills you in on the Ghostbusters headlines of the week!
Special Thanks & Credits
Logo / Cover Art - Brendan Pearce, Badoochi Studios, @badoochistudiosTheme Song - "Ghostbusters" by MAGNAVOX