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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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I've Cena ‘Nuff! Mattel calls an audible, punting its original WWE LJN Superstars Series 4 pick in favor of an all-new "Last Time Is Now" John Cena. Plus, this X-Men '97 Toys "R" Us exclusive has collectors questioning what year it is. And why do their hands smell like chicken? And, when I heard Mr. Beast was working with the Four Horsemen, action figures weren’t exactly my first thought. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Jun 29, 2026
Monday Jun 29, 2026
Do you even lift, bro? MOTU fans will be clanging and banging all the way to San Diego for this year’s muscle-bound Comic-Con exclusive. Plus, Yo Joe! June is so Joe-ver! Classified collectors were divided on some reveals, but the month wasn’t a total bust. And remember The Simpsons? They’re back! In action figure form. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Jun 22, 2026
Monday Jun 22, 2026
Playmates Toys says, “Bite my shiny metal assortment San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Plus, Jada Toys thinks Street Fighter fans are a bunch of losers. And they have the alternate heads to prove it. And Hasbro swears those Avengers: Doomsday leaks are nothing more than a bunch of AI slop. Then again, this is the same company that told us that plastic-free packaging was here to stay, so… It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Jun 15, 2026
Monday Jun 15, 2026
Hasbro saved their Beast for last, but did they miss the mark by a hair? Plus, Todd McFarlane wants you to think of AI as a tool—which is fitting, considering that's what a lot of people already think about Todd. And Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday is springing leaks faster than a screen door on a submarine. The latest glimpse of the super-secret project arrives courtesy of Hasbro's Titan and ActionVerse toy lines. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Jun 08, 2026
Monday Jun 08, 2026
The Bricks & Minifigs saga has more twists and turns than LEGO set #10261. Just when we thought the drama was winding down, new allegations snap into place. This story has more illegal activity than a builder shoving a plate between the studs of a brick. Plus, they mostly come out at night. Mostly. Ghostbuster’s Night Shift is clocking in to bust the weirdest, wildest, and creepiest creatures lurking after dark. And all good in the hood! Hasbro’s snake charmer reminds us to never say “never,” as Yo Joe June finally delivers the iconic hooded Cobra Commander. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday Jun 01, 2026
Monday Jun 01, 2026
Star Wars falling behind Backrooms is wild. And that’s only counting those LEGO sets Bricks & Minifigs can’t seem to find. Plus, Disney is losing its grip on its own IP. From Home Depot hacks to Toy Story tributes, fans are remixing, recreating, and reshaping their favorite characters. And Hasbro is launching Yo Joe June with some deep-cut Classified reveals that should have longtime Joe fans saluting. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday May 25, 2026
Monday May 25, 2026
Playmates sends Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles out with a bang! Or whatever sound G.I. Joe lasers make. Plus, Brand New Day has Spider-Man and Hulk beating the THWIP out of each other. Unfortunately, nobody beats Target’s street date. And Mattel rolled out the red carpet for He-Man’s most loyal subjects to see the new Masters of the Universe movie before the rest of us peasants. It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast.
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Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
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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