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The Reluctant Adult Podcast

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Hasbro
Star Wars
NECA
Ghostbusters
Power Rangers
Action Figures
Disney
Marvel Legends
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Toys
Funko
Collectibles
Mattel
WWE
Super7
San Diego Comic-Con
Toy Collecting
Batman
X-Men
Marvel

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).... more

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Definitely not our dino! Amateur internet archaeologists dig up remnants of the long-rumored Jurassic Park cartoon. Plus, I need Dragonzord power, now! Playmates Toys gives fans an updated look at its Power Rangers Kickstarter, but at least one perso... more

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Mattel’s worst-kept secret was on full display at Toy Expo China, where collectors got their first glimpse of the DCU in action figure form. Plus, you wanna get nuts? Let’s get nuts! McFarlane unmasks yet another Batman action figure as the clock tic... more

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Mad Hatter and Mega Jay Retro swing by to pimp their ride-or-die, Flip-Or, and unleash Wave 2 of the Champions of Nefarity! Now raising hell (and funds) on Kickstarter!

FLIP-OR and the CHAMPIONS of NEFARITY - WAVE 2!! Back the Kickstarter

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Ross Con seems to start earlier and earlier every year! Halloween isn’t even here yet, and Super7’s ThunderCats ThunderTank is already rolling into stores! Plus, is Doomsday looming for Hasbro? Skyrocketing prices have fans phasing Marvel out of thei... more

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Recent Guests

Mad Hatter
Flip-Or creator and character designer who previously worked at Disney
Episode: Bonus Episode! Flip-Or and the Champions of Nefarity Wave 2 Kickstarter with Mad Hatter and Mega Jay Retro
Mega Jay Retro
Flip-Or team member involved in producing and crowdfunding the action-figure line
Episode: Bonus Episode! Flip-Or and the Champions of Nefarity Wave 2 Kickstarter with Mad Hatter and Mega Jay Retro
Harry Moore
Hasbro staffer involved with Carnage retro card
Hasbro
Episode: Childless Adults Are Beating Kids in the Toy Aisle
Chris Conn
Event organizer behind The Great American Toy Show
Chris Conn/Great American Toy Show
Episode: Tails from the Cryptoids! Yes Have Some’s Long-Teased Action Figure Kickstarter Exceeds Expectations
Dan Larson
Toy collector, writer, and host of Secret Galaxy on YouTube
Secret Galaxy
Episode: Secret Galaxy's Dan Larson on Action Figures, Leaving Twitter and Why Sharing AI on Facebook Memes Hurts Artists
Josh De Vaney
Self-proclaimed Michael Jordan of Michael Jordan Collecting
Episode: The Michael Jordan of Michael Jordan Collecting Owns MJ's First-Ever, Unproduced Action Figures
Rob Post
Co-creator of Collegiate Legends and founder of Harbinger Studios
Collegiate Legends, Harbinger Studios
Episode: Collegiate Legends Football Action Figures Pick Up Hasbro's Fumble and Might. Go. All. The. Way.
Holly Tanory
Co-creator of Collegiate Legends
Collegiate Legends
Episode: Collegiate Legends Football Action Figures Pick Up Hasbro's Fumble and Might. Go. All. The. Way.
Brian Volk-Weiss
Founder and CEO of Nacelle Toys
Nacelle Toys
Episode: Nacelle Toys Founder/CEO Brian Volk-Weiss Explains His Unique Approach to Making Star Trek Action Figures

Hosts

Paul
Pop culture and collectibles presenter
Bill
Pop culture and collectibles presenter

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Best podcast about stealing toys from the side of the road and hiding things in a kickboard. If you like toys, you will like this.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Auldinsluw
    19 days ago
  • One of the best

    You can tell these guys are long time pals and it really comes across while listening. It’s a great show to listen to to catch up on all the new toys news in a broad fun way. They never sound like they are talking down to the audience. They don’t pretend to be experts in areas they aren’t and that helps it feel like they are learning about the toys along side the fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not Paul’s mom
    United States5 months ago
  • Mostly funny with a touch of cringe

    I really like this show, but every once in a while I had to skip through a tirade with way too many “GD”s for my taste.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    po55um
    United States7 months ago
  • So... Stupid...is GREAT!

    if you are missing this podcast... you are missing the most awesome and funny toys collectors and pop culture podcast on recent years. DONT CHANGE A BIT OF THE SHOW..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rock in Rico
    United States7 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Look forward to listening each week! Great pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Munderville
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value Paul and Bill's longtime-friend chemistry, playful banter and relaxed, welcoming tone.
The coverage keeps collectors up to date on toy releases and industry news while ranging across franchises and pop culture.
The humor and tangents are part of the appeal, though occasional profanity and strong rants may not suit everyone.
Listeners appreciate candid opinions and learning about collectibles beyond their own favorite lines.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#126
United States/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#132
Canada/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#243
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#189
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#247
France/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#102
Indonesia/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bonus Episode! Flip-Or and the Champions of Nefarity Wave 2 Kickstarter with Mad Hatter and Mega Jay Retro
Q: What goes into a Kickstarter? What do people have to know? What do they need to be able to even think about doing a project like this?
Mega Jay Retro recommends learning the platform, researching production and supplier costs, getting reliable quotes, and ensuring the campaign goal covers expenses. Mad Hatter adds that a distinct concept and an existing audience help a project connect with backers.
Bonus Episode! Flip-Or and the Champions of Nefarity Wave 2 Kickstarter with Mad Hatter and Mega Jay Retro
Q: Tell me about the decision to go away from the standard Mo2 look.
Mad Hatter says the larger Hound of Tarjay did not work well when simply scaled up from a 5.5-inch Origins-style body, so the team changed the design to improve articulation and posing.
Childless Adults Are Beating Kids in the Toy Aisle
Q: Can you tell us how this Maximum Carnage card came about?
Harry Moore explains that Hasbro revisited a concept that nods to a 1994 Toy Biz Carnage card, pitched ideas internally, and eventually greenlit a retro card to coincide with a video game tie-in, driven by fan interest and cross-promotional potential.
SDCC 2025 Wrap Up! More Ninja Turtles Toys Than You Can Shake Splinter's Stick At!
Q: So what was your favorite thing you saw this weekend?
The hosts share their mixed feelings about the toy reveals, particularly the overwhelming amount of turtle products and a lack of standouts in the releases.
No Ifs Andor Buts — Andor Season 2 Was Prestige TV Even If No One Was Watching
Q: What's the next Star Wars thing to look forward to?
Mandalorian and the Mandalorian movie.

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What is The Reluctant Adult Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations led by longtime friends Paul and Bill cover action figures, collectibles, toy-industry news and the pop culture behind them. Their format is an informal mix of product commentary, collecting stories, convention and retail news, and candid opinions about prices, licensing, crowdfunding and the collector market. Topics range from major lines such as Marvel Legends, DC figures, Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to smaller brands and unexpected finds. Guests appear occasionally, including toy creators and industry insiders who discuss product development, licensing and crowdfunding. The appeal is the hosts' easygoing chemistry and broad curiosity: they share enthusiasm for the hobby without limiting conversatio... more

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7. Rob Post
8. Holly Tanory

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