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The Reluctant Adult Podcast is your weekly reminder that growing up is optional, but buying toys as an adult is mandatory. Hosts Paul and Bill tackle the weird, wonderful world of pop culture, collectibles, and childhood obsessions that somehow got more expensive with age. From action figures to comic cons, they cover it all with the enthusiasm of kids and the disposable income of adults (barely). If your idea of “adulting” is deciding whether to open the box, this show is for you. New episodes drop every week. Follow along and remember—we don’t wanna grow up, but we already did!
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Turtle power outage. Playmates Toys loses the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles master toy license, sending shockwaves through the industry. Who’s ready to step up and fill those massive shells? Plus, Smithers, release the hounds. Mad Hatter Reviews targets a Sophomore Flip-Or series headlined by the Hound of Tarjayy. And if Nacelle hopes to see its Star Trek toy line live long and prosper, it may need to set phasers to mulligan. Can Nacelle reverse course in time or is their persistence futile? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Hasbro fingers Marvel Legends collectors for new Deadpool & Wolverine action figures, but we still can’t get a head. Plus, Mondo lets Louis on Real Ghostbusters fans, delivering one fully loaded ugly spud. And Springfield of dreams… or nightmares? Why do The Simpsons keep striking out in the toy aisle? It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
The John Cena retirement tour screeches to halt, and I can’t see 🖐️any way they can screw this up—and he just tapped out. Plus, Street Fighter returns to theaters with an all-new film featuring even more pro wrestlers eager to do literally anything else. And Yabba Dabba Doo! Jada Toys leaves no Flintstone unturned in their efforts to combine the action figure aisle with the breakfast table. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Mezco Toyz’ pricey One:12 Collective Ninja Turtles action figures are a Shining example of why NECA is still King of Turtle Mountain. Plus, My Little… Phony? Is this potential Hasbro haul “un-herd” of or will “everypony” be disappointed with how this tale ends? And, for that price, Hasbro could at least give you head that looks like Andrew Garfield for their new Amazing Spider-Man Marvel Legends. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Super7 just got the “Ultimate” Christmas present: an influx of cash that will hopefully keep the company afloat long enough to deliver that second wave of 2003 Ninja Turtles. Plus, is Mattel blurring the line of good taste, or finally giving hardcore WWE fans what they’ve always wanted? And don’t tell Alfred, but Batman just blue himself! Hot Toys’ Flash-inspired Batman in a blue cowl rears its ugly head. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Don’t call it a comeback. The TRON Haslab defies gravity and sends every last doubt melting away for good. Wicked. Plus, we get our first behind-the-scenes look at the FOX X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday... and it's AI. And plans for a Last Ronin live-action adaptation dropped! Fans are shell shocked, but there’s still hope for the TMNTCU. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
KITH your money goodbye! The acronymic apparel brand brings Hasbro and Jada Toys together to make the ugliest Marvel vs. Capcom toys since ToyBiz. Plus, the most influential creators in our hobby aren’t tariff-fied to jump into the already crowded independent toy market. And Paramount cancels Tales of the TMNT, meanwhile while Mondo is soliciting a $250 1/6 scale Donatello action figure. Won't somebody please think of the children… and their poor parents! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Hasbro’s TRON Haslab is on a collision course with history. With only two weeks left to fund the project, will it become the lowest-backed Haslab since Cookie Monster? Plus, is the collectibles bubble about to Pop? Funko admits their days may be numbered lower than a Comic-Con exclusive. And, the Power Ranges and Godzilla team up for what may be the most logical crossover since Alien vs. Predator. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Hasbro goes deep with their latest Spider-Man Classics wave of Marvel Legends action figures. Plus, get your yub nub on this Valentine’s Day with Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series pink Ewok. And, Big Rubber Guys are facing stiff competition from Mattel’s officially licensed LJN WWE Superstars. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
YOLO SOLO. Somehow, Kylo Ren didn't return, and Star Wars fans are aiming one very pointed finger at Disney chief Bob Iger. Yes… that finger. Plus, Ninja Kidz and the Power Rangers fandom are still trading blows—each determined to land the worst take of them all. And we're up to our knuckles in UFC Fighters—but only one bitty brawler will reign supreme! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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