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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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4 days ago
4 days ago
Playmates Toys is feeling a little litigious after losing the TMNT license to Mattel. And, McFarlane from downtown… He’s on fire! Todd’s second string is wiping the floor with Hasbro’s Starting Lineup! Plus, Super Ahsoka! The comment section really said, “Here’s a tissue, dry your eye.” Wait, why do you have tissues... Ohhhh noooo! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
America is cancelled! If you preordered Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified America's 250th Birthday Duke from Walmart… no, you didn’t. Plus, Playmates Toys isn’t letting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles go down without a fight. If you think Raph looks rough, you should see the other guy. And, Hot Toys is in hot water. The company famous for ultra-detailed 1/6 scale collectibles is catching heat for a young Ahsoka Tano figure that’s showing more midriff than Midichlorians. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday May 04, 2026
Monday May 04, 2026
NECA’s vowel movement has collectors asking, “What the duck was that fowl announcement?” Plus, Mando’s Razor Crest is pulling double duty for Hasbro’s ActionVerse; working overtime as both a doody vehicle and a doody playset. And, looks like everyone is tightening their bats in this economy. Todd McFarlane’s Batmissile, for when you absolutely have to get it in. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Apr 27, 2026
Monday Apr 27, 2026
Brand New Day, same old THWIP—and fans aren’t exactly swinging high on Hasbro’s Hulk and Spidey MCU reveals. Plus, is ROSS Con canceled? The discount king is raising prices, forcing collectors into the awkward position of making peace with Ollie’s. And so far, The Mandalorian and Grogu is delivering a toy lineup destined to keep pegs warm and toasty well after the movie hits Disney+. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Mattel knows how to keep Mami happy, but their Rhea Ripley doll’s new head sculpt puts the “brutal” in “This is my brutality.” Plus, X-Men fans are having an optic blast with Hasbro’s latest Marvel Legends role play reveal. And, He-Man fans are eating good. As long as what they’re eating is popcorn. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Hasbro really said, “You’re getting these TRON toys whether you like it or not.” And… we don’t. Plus, DC fans are eatin’ good at Wendy’s—and it has nothing to do with the Baconator. This month’s Kids Meals come with “DC Rides,” pairing a blocky hero or villain with their ride of choice. And, Hasbro’s adding something spooky to Ghosbuters Ecto Glow, but the most terrifying part of this Stay Puft and Green Ghost reveal is imagining Louis’s package. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
NECA’s Con announcement has TMNT collectors in a tizzy. I haven’t seen Four heads spark this much consternation since I styled my sister’s Barbie’s bangs. Plus, Todd McFarlane’s Supergirl is two-faced, but Alcock. And Star Wars collectors’ patience with Hasbro is not the only thing wearing thin. This Black Series Battle Droid is absolutely drowning in a Youth XS. It’s the Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Breaking news! Bat Child found alive on Kickstarter. Weekly World News’ infamous cover creature is reborn as a Cryptoid. Plus, do a barrel role. Star Fox targets his big screen debut in Super Mario Galaxy. And, stop, stop, he’s already dead. JAKKS does the unpossible, leaving The Simpsons collectors with more questions than answers about the future of the line. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Factory Entertainment was so preoccupied with whether or not they could use AI, they didn't stop to think if they should use AI. Plus, He-Man finally gets his flowers. But what about Skeletor? The poor guy just wants tulips. And, I survived May the Fourth and all I got was this lousy t-shirt. Hasbro celebrates Star Wars the only way they know how: with unnecessary merchandise! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Tails from the Cryptoids. The government doesn’t want you to know about this super-secret Kickstarter… but f*ck them. Plus, LEGO finally announces proper Super Mario building sets and minifigures. “But what about the interactive Super Mario Adventures line?” asked no one. And Mattel is bringing back “Dino Damage” with its Hammond Collection Indominus Rex — which is better than the emotional damage WE SUFFERED from watching The Dinosaurs on Netflix. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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