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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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Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
We're surfing the web to find out what's making waves in an all-new UNBOXING THE NET. Disney "Moons" Marvel Fans and fans seem pretty OK with it. Plus, Figment hasn't seen lines like these since they stopped inviting him to the Mickey Mouse Club after parties! And "Go Go.. Boba Rangers?" The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 3 has fans wondering 'what the $%&#?' No, seriously, what the $%&# is this $%&#? I mean, it was cool to see Max Rebo and whatever, but what even is this show? Oh, hey! A Rancor! Shift into Turbo! It's The Reluctant Adult Podcast!
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Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
We’re taking a look at the stories that had the interwebs saying, ”your ideas intrigue me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter,” in an all-new UNBOXING THE NET. Plus, McFarlane gives DC fans the side eye as collectors bat-shame his latest The Batman reveals. And, we sit back and "Kallax" as we design our ultimate toy room that definitely does not "Lack" "Billy." "Bagebo!" Taking Toys. Battery Snot Included. It's The Reluctant Adult Podcast
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Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
We celebrate a life well-lived the best way we know how — through action figures! Plus, DC mucks around and finds out that fans are not ready to let go of the Snyderverse quite yet. And, we dust off the Dewey Decimal System to check out the first chapter in The Book of Boba Fett. It's The Reluctant Adult Podcast. That's what the crow said!
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Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
We're counting down the top 21 toys of 2021. Plus, which toys did we expect to make our lists, but haven't even shipped yet? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, it's The Reluctant Adult Podcast!
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Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
NECA’s making a list and we’re checking it twice, but will we ever find out why more than one Mouser isn’t Mice…er? Plus, The family that webs together! Marvel saves their best for last as Spider-Man: No Way Home swings into theaters and our hearts. Caution: spoilers ahead! We’re fantasy booking the next Hasbro No Way Home Marvel Legends set. And, it’s beginning to look a lot like discount! Sometimes in toy collecting, it pays to be patient; a number of collectibles were price to move on Amazon, Walmart.com and GameStop.com this week. No, I don’t need a gift receipt, it’s the Reluctant Adult Podcast!
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Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Knowing is half the battle and GI Joe fans know how to crowdfund. Joe fans Sgt. Slaughtered expectations, pushing the Skystriker past the finish line and unlocking 2 out of 3 stretch goal tiers. Meanwhile, "no bones about it." Despite a controversial push in the final hours, Hasbro’s Rancor joins Cookie Monster as only the second HasLab project to fail to reach its funding goal. And…we need Dino Zord power, now! Hasbro unveils their first non-NFT Zord Ascension Project release; the Dino Megazord. Is this 1 :144th scale toy worth its $165 price tag or are fans mega-bored with Mighty Morphin? Put that cookie down, now! It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast!
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Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
This is not the Star Wars hotel you are looking for. Disney drops a trailer for their highly anticipated Star Wars Galactic Star Cruiser and fan reaction is... not super positive. We’re into the final hours for two of Hasbro’s HasLab Projects. Will either cross the finish line or will Cookie Monster finally have company in purgatory? Plus, we examine the dystopian world of Jingle All the Way and search for the best and worst Arnold toys of all time in a new segment we’re calling “Make a Bid or That’s So Mid!” Hallelujah! Holy sh*t! Where's the Tylenol?" It’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast?
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Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Breaking news! But enough about NECA’s quality control. At last, the Channel 6 News team is assembled! But why do some collectors still feel like they can’t get “a head.” Also, Hasbro throws a bone to Star Wars fans, but is there enough meat on there to finally fund the Rancor? Plus, Target says, “Oops, was that a spoiler?” with a set that will have you rethinking the next family game night. Don’t ship your drawers, it’s The Reluctant Adult Podcast!
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Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
We got one! Fans continue to #BackThePack, as Hasbro's Ghostbusters Proton Pack HasLab project surges, whilst stretch goal reveals send fans fleeing from the Star Wars Rancor like rats off a sinking ship. Plus, Super7 fully unveils their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party Wagon, including its not-so-tubular price tag. And, Santa Claus is coming to town and he's pissed! Fresh Monkey Fiction rolls out a line of Naughty or Nice action figures, featuring a Zombie-version of Jolly Old Saint Nick.
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Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Super7 teases a big TMNT item! Disney+ is bringing X-Men fans — and the original X-MEN voice actors — back to the 90s with X-MEN 97. When a Walmart employee hassles Bill, they're just "doing their job." Plus, action figure fans grab a handful on Instagram.
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Pre-order the Hasbro Ghostbusters Plasma Series Spengler Neutrona Wand from Entertainment Earth
Buy something for Paul from his Amazon Wishlist
Buy something for Bill from his Amazon Wishlist