This week on the show, Troy and Chris dive into Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (and popcorn buckets… again). It’s a spoiler-filled discussion, so make sure to save this one until you’re absolutely ready. Some of the stand out moments, a couple nitpicks, and what the film sets up for the future are all in the cards. Stay tuned for some of your voicemail reactions too!
#1004 - "Troy's Non Spoilery Frozen Empire Thoughts" - March 25, 2024
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!
#1003 - "Justin West of Strange Glow Video on the Frozen Empire NYC Premiere" - March 18, 2024
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!
#909 - "Frozen Empire Updates and Holiday Boutique" - December 18, 2023
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!
#908 - "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Teaser Discussion" - November 20, 2023
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?
#903 - "Ghostbusters Day 2023 Roundup" - June 19, 2023
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!
#719 - "GBAUA (Ask Us Anything) Round 2" - May 17, 2021
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,!
#644 - "LEGOs, Reeboks, and Ectotrons" - November 16, 2020
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!
#623 - "Reunited Apart Discussion" - June 22, 2020
“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!
#604 - "Bill is Back" - February 3, 2020
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!
#603 - "Ghostbusters Year One Issue 1 Discussion" - January 27, 2020
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!
#549 - "Ghostbusters Afterlife Trailer A Discussion" - December 12, 2019
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!
#544 - "Can vs. Should" - November 11, 2019
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!
#538 - "Conspicuously Old Fashioned" - September 23, 2019
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!
#535 - "Wild and Crazy Guys Book Club Part 2" - September 2, 2019
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!
#534 - "Wild and Crazy Guys Book Club Part 1" - August 26, 2019
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!
#526 - "Dan Aykroyd Appreciation and Canada Day" - July 1, 2019
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).
#524 - "Fan Fest Post-Mortem" - June 17, 2019
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!
#515 - "200th Episode Celebration" - April 15, 2019
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!
#503 - "Ghostbusters 2020 Revealed" - January 21, 2019
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!