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#735 - "Waiting" - September 6, 2021

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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!

As mentioned on the show, we also tried our hands at a livestream to start building our Ecto-1 Hero Collector sets together with you all, check it out on our YouTube channel here:

#731 - "Catching Up" - August 9, 2021

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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!

#701 - "Looking Forward to 2021" - January 11, 2021

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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!

#625 - "Ghostbusters Day 2020 Round-Up and 5 Year Anniversary Special" - July 6, 2020

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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!

#501 - "Tobin's Audio Guide: Ghostbusters Firehouse" - January 7, 2019

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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?

#431 - "Tobin's Audio Guide: The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man" - August 13, 2018

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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!

#307 - This Ghostbusting Life: An Actor's Life with Robin Shelby - February 27, 2017

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This week, on an all-new "This Ghostbusting Life" sit down for a sushi lunch with Robin Shelby. She's played a Troll in Willow, Slimer in Ghostbusters II, and most recently was the voice of "Lady Slimer" in the 2016 reimagining of Ghostbusters. But did you know that she also was a character at Universal Studios? And played Oliver on stage? Pour yourself some soy sauce, get those chopsticks ready, and enjoy a meal with us as we talk to Robin Shelby about her life in show biz!

#246 - "Drippings Vith Goo" - November 14, 2016

It's a bit of a light week in Ghostbusters world because of all that other news currently dominating most folks' attention (is it just us, or is Ghostbusters II starting to feel like a documentary?), but that's not going to stop Chris and Troy from chatting Ghostbusters and there's still plenty to talk about including that Bernie Wrightson concept art, the Titan vinyl figures, some more cool Japanese merch, the Ghostbusters of BC doing a little charity fundraising, and yes - even some Extreme Ghostbusters chat. So come take a break from the tension for a bit and spend an hour with the Ghostheads, eh?

#242 - Eric Reich/Robin Shelby/Brendan Mertens - October 17, 2016

Multiple guests on the show this week as we're joined by Associate Producer and Ghost Corps' Eric Reich, actor Robin Shelby, and Director of Ghostheads Brendan Mertens! First up, the latest news including the release of Ghostbusters VR, the Ghostbusters: Answer the Call Blu-ray and DVD release, and a bit of merch updates. Then, live from The Grove in beautiful Los Angeles, CA, Troy sits with Eric and Robin looking back on the previous year and things to come. After that, stay tuned for Brendan Mertens who talks about the home video release of Ghostheads, the process of making the film and much more! Don't forget our contest to win one of two Ghostbusters Answer the Call prize packages, call our voicemail line at (470) 242-4742 and say the following, "Hi, this is (your name) and I'm a participant in the biggest Interdimensional Crossrip since 1909!" Entries must be received by October 22nd, so call now!

#236 - Ghostbusters Answer the Call Blu-ray Discussion with Tyler Foster/Writer and Contributor for DVDTalk - September 5, 2016

Ghostbusters: Answer the Call is coming to Blu-ray (in a variety of Blu-ray formats) and it's jam-packed with bonus features, so we called in the big guns with Tyler Foster of DVDTalk to break it all down for us. But before the interview, as always a little bit of news including the re-release of Ghostbusters: ATC in theaters, Steve Johnson's new book, and Chris and Troy's revelation that they're about four issues behind on IDW's Ghostbusters International. Join us this holiday weekend, won't you?

#209 - Anthony Bueno (Director)/Claire Bueno (Producer) "Cleanin' Up the Town" - February 25, 2016

Your eyes aren't deceiving you, this is a third Crossrip in one week! For good reason though, as we have Anthony and Claire Bueno, the Director and Producer of the new documentary "Cleanin' Up the Town" on the show to talk about their film. Their documentary "Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters" is an in-depth an intricate look behind the scenes of Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II that, as you'll hear in the interview, has truly been a labor of love for the last eight years. Anthony and Claire have been self-financing and self-producing the documentary during that time but need our help to cross the finish line so that we can all enjoy this special piece of film history. With just 11 days left in their Kickstarter campaign, there's a Ghostbusters movie out there that needs you, head to their site now to donate before it's too late!