Past guest / September 30, 2026
Rhett J. Martin / Stantz Industries
Building Your First Ghostbusters Gear with Stantz Industries
Live now / Massachusetts Ghostbusters
Jeff Keenan
is out now.
Go beyond the build guide with Jeff from the Massachusetts Ghostbusters. Jeff joins Charlie to talk original props, interactive exhibits, and creating a Ghostbusters experience that people can step into.
Now at the bench / Massachusetts Ghostbusters
Building beyond the blueprint.
Jeff Keenan helps turn the Massachusetts Ghostbusters’ convention presence into an interactive experience.
Hear how Jeff combines 3D drafting, 3D printing, and Arduino electronics to create original props and exhibits—from a full-size Slimer to a Firehouse backdrop, parade displays, and the Slime Lab.
Charlie and Jeff explore learning new skills, designing from scratch, and balancing the look of a build with durability, transportation, setup time, and public interaction.
Connect with the Massachusetts Ghostbusters for more from the group and their community events.
Original propsInteractive exhibitsOctober 14, 2026
Massachusetts Ghostbusters
Massachusetts Ghostbusters / Event gallery
Gear out in the community.
A growing collection of Ghostbusters gear, creative displays, and moments from the group’s events. Select any photo for a closer look.
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Capital Ghostbusters are still on the feed.
Keep exploring the Bench Tested archive with the Capital Ghostbusters conversation. Ryan “McFonz” and Renel bring Ottawa franchise energy, suit work, pack details, power boxes, and community presence to the bench.
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From the Bench Tested archive
Builders who moved the conversation forward.
Past episodes are a working record of the makers, designers, and film craftspeople shaping the gear and the community around it.
Listen to Rhett’s episode ↗
Past guests / September 2, 2026
Nan Robinson & Phil Goulet
Building the Next Generation of Ghostbusters Gear
Fabrication / Design
C&A Prop Design
Purpose-built props, design thinking, and the practical craft behind turning reference into something real.
Nerd Affiliated
Archer
Build choices, prop obsession, and Ghostbusters community spirit—with a perspective that goes beyond screen accuracy.
GSPropsmith / September 16, 2026
Grant Smith
Building Ghostbusters gear that lasts: practical upgrades, custom props, and life behind a one-person shop.
Community Builds / The growing collection
Built by the community.
A home for Ghostbusters builds, from workbench progress to the finished gear. Explore the details, meet the makers, and come back as the collection grows.
Build 001 / GPStar
David “D.C.” Callari
A proton pack with bold yellow accents. Nine photos follow D.C.’s build through assembly, finishing details, and the completed pack.
Build collection 002 / Massachusetts Ghostbusters
Jeff Keenan & the Massachusetts Ghostbusters
Props, interactive displays, and the community that brings them to life. A photo collection shared by Jeff, preserved here as the builder gallery grows.
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This is where builders compare notes, screen-used details get examined, and the small decisions behind great gear get the time they deserve.
01 / BREAKDOWNS
Prop-first episodes
Packs, traps, wands, electronics, and the details most people miss.
02 / SHOP TALK
Builder interviews
Honest conversations about process, tradeoffs, failures, and breakthroughs.
03 / PRODUCTION
Screen-informed
Design thinking and behind-the-scenes perspective from people who know the work.
04 / COMMUNITY
No filler
Fan-savvy discussion for listeners who care about substance over empty hype.
Built with the community
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Community causes
Fandom that shows up.
Celebrating organizations that turn shared enthusiasm into real-world good.
Ghostbusters Give Back
Charity and outreach efforts from across the Ghostbusters community.
Starlight Children’s Foundation
Bringing joy, comfort, and support to hospitalized kids and their families.
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