Episodes
It’s that time again, leaves are changing, festbiers are plentiful, Trader Joes is selling everything pumpkin spiced, and WGBI is on the air! Join us for the annual tradition to rival the greatest: WGBI is on the airwaves tonight with spooky sounds, classic songs, and a few more surprises to help you get this Halloween week done right!
Published 10/28/24
This week on the show, we’re changing the world again - and this time it’s Ghostbusters II! What one thing would we change about the original 1989 film if we were given the opportunity? And how would that trickle down to things that happened in the future? Don’t worry, we have multiple answers this week to fuel the discussion. Also we’re talking about that weird “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - The Spenglers” goof on Amazon and we’re playing your change the world voicemails!
Published 10/07/24
Troy and Chris are back this week to talk about the current state of affairs - the whole world is in a state of flux: financially, politically, and technologically and the entertainment industry is feeling the effects. What does it mean for Ghostbusters? And also, is there an answer to all the people clamoring on message boards and social media for an announcement of the next Ghostbusters project and release date? Could those two things be related? Give us a listen to hear our thoughts!
Published 09/23/24
Troy and Chris haven’t connected in a month, so you can be sure there’s a lot to catch up on - so that’s first on the agenda: Universal re-embracing Ghostbusters, Back in Town concluding its four issue run, and more. Then, in the second half of the show, a new exercise inspired by a GBFans thread: if the boys could change just ONE thing about the original Ghostbusters film, what would it be? Tune in to find out what they might tweak George Lucas style, then hit us up on the voicemail to let...
Published 07/22/24
Ghostbusters Day 2024 has come and passed and, while it was a subdued celebration on the marketing side of things, the love for the franchise has never been stronger. Join Troy and Chris as they talk about the celebratory events that took place on both coasts, why they think the marketing noise was on the quieter side, and what expectations we should all have for Ghostbusters Day moving forward. All that plus your voicemails and a few notable news items!
Published 06/17/24
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is now available in your home on VOD, and all the bonus features to go with it! This week on the show, Chris and Troy chat about the deleted scenes, behind the scenes materials, commentary and more. Which deleted scenes would have aided in the final cut of the film? Which were better left on the cutting room floor? Some of our answers may surprise you!
Published 05/13/24
This week on the show, we’re talking about Ghostbusters: Back in Town #2 from Dark Horse Comics, and then diving back into some more Ghostbusters cinematic universe loose ends talk from last week! But this time, we’re armed with a lengthy email from resident J.H. Tobin, Michael Tanaka! Things that he’d like to see explored, stories he thinks are worth telling, and a lot of discussion about where and why some of the extended storytelling could, should, and maybe isn’t happening at the moment....
Published 04/29/24
This week on the show, now that we’re four canonical films in, we’re exploring the hidden corners and loose ends of the Ghostbusters storytelling that we’d like to see Ghost Corps explore. From Ray and Egon’s rift, to the time period between Ghostbusters II and that rift occurring and beyond, here are the untold stories that we feel are worthy of being told (and in some cases, the medium we think that they should be presented).
Published 04/22/24
This week on the show, we’re talking about Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’s score by Dario Marianelli, lack of pop tracks, and then chatting a lot about how the lore and magic of the live-action Ghostbusters world is expanded by this film. First up, Troy and Chris walk through some of their favorite score cues and explore some of the new cues heard in the film. There’s a lot of new avenues explored and great ways of furthering Elmer Bernstein’s original music throughout. Then, the boys talk...
Published 04/15/24
The Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire discussion continues this week, along with a little bit of chat about Dark Horse’s Back in Town Issue #1! First up, and right out of the gate, we continue with a little debate on Melody’s origins and discuss the recent Hollywood Reporter interview with Emily Alyn Lind that revealed quite a bit. Then we dive into Back in Town #1 and how it helps bridge that time period between Afterlife and Frozen Empire, plus some. All that and more, plus a few more of your...
Published 04/08/24
This week on the show, Troy and Chris dive into Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (and popcorn buckets… again). It’s a spoiler-filled discussion, so make sure to save this one until you’re absolutely ready. Some of the stand out moments, a couple nitpicks, and what the film sets up for the future are all in the cards. Stay tuned for some of your voicemail reactions too!
Published 04/01/24
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is here! And the Crossrip is going to have ALL the coverage you can handle. First up, Troy is going to chat really quickly without spoilers about his thoughts on the film, some reasons behind the critiques that have been seen, and some of the stand out elements of the film that you should be on the lookout for on your first or next viewing. Next week, join Troy and Chris as they spoil the heck out of this movie and talk about anything and everything!
Published 03/25/24
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire premiered last week in NYC with a huge fan and celebrity-filled event. And, while Chris and Troy weren’t fortunate enough to be there, the Strange Glow Video folks were. Join 50% of the Strange Glow crew in Justin West as he tells us all about his whirlwind trip. From the Yes Have Some pre-party, to the event at the Ghostbusters Firehouse Hook and Ladder No. 8 to being on the red carpet and… being anointed with holy Bill Murray water? There’s a lot to hear about so...
Published 03/18/24
On this, the week of the NYC premiere of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, we’re talking about the pressing questions on everyone’s mind like: just why is Ghostbusters so big in Japan? And why does Japan get all the cool stuff like the cool posters, music video, and Frozen Cafe pop ups? Don’t worry, we also talk about other things this week too like the premiere event in NYC, Hook and Ladder No. 8 being frozen over to benefit a good cause, Adam Savage’s Tested set visit, popcorn buckets, YHS’...
Published 03/11/24
So where were we? Hey everybody! Welcome back to the Crossrip for our TENTH broadcasting season, can you believe it? We sure can’t. We’re spending this first week of March before Frozen Empire’s release to catch up on all the things including the trailers, the toys, the music, and several notable people who have passed on to the other side. It’s a jam-packed catch-up episode and the first of many more to come for this busy March season. Grab a snack, eat it out of your new popcorn bowl of...
Published 03/04/24
This week on the show, Troy and Chris are catching up on everything Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - from the surprise appearance of a character in a new theater standee, to comments made by Dan Aykroyd on the Fly on the Wall podcast, there’s a whole lot to chat about. Plus some updates on the latest HasLab set, our Yes Have Some friends, and Wonderverse opening up a killer looking speakeasy that’s Ghostbusters themed. Then in the second half of the show, the boys give you three gift ideas each...
Published 12/18/23
This week on the show, Troy and Chris talk - at great length - about the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire teaser trailer. Their impressions on everything from the title to the content within, the mysteries that have been setup, and even discussing some of the fan theories that came up on last week’s voicemail episode. No stone is left unturned (at least until next week, where more stones will be discovered obviously). Join us, won’t you?
Published 11/20/23
This week on the show, we’re opening up the phone lines to you for your feedback and responses to the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire teaser trailer! There’s a new Ghostbusters film, a title for it, and our first glimpses and, understandably, everyone is really excited! From intrigue about a flashback to enthusiasm for the new and mysterious villain, your responses didn’t disappoint. If you didn’t make the cutoff to have your thoughts included, don’t sweat! Send it in or give us a call and...
Published 11/13/23
Hey everyone! There’s a lot going on, right? Between Hasbro’s latest HasLab, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, Rise of the Ghost Lord and a tease from the official Ghostbusters channels that something is coming? You know that means we have to podcast, right? It’s a given. Must. Join Troy and Chris this week as they talk about the tease and what it could mean, is it a trailer? Is it a poster? Is it a title reveal for the new Ghostbusters film? Is it all of the above? After that, the boys talk...
Published 11/06/23
Once again, our Mix Master Chris Stewart returns to the airwaves to provide you with yet another epic Halloween treat for 2023, join him for music, rarities, the strange, and a few surprise cameos. As always, a can’t-miss episode of the Crossrip that only comes around once a year!
Published 10/23/23
This week on the good old Crossrip podcast, we’re remembering the long time collaborator of Ivan Reitman, Dan Goldberg who passed away last week. Troy and Chris talk about his impact on the films we know and love and his connections to Ghostbusters. Then, we’re talking about the WGA and SAG strikes and how they may play into Ernie Hudson’s comments about the Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel codenamed Firehouse possibly being delayed. Then, in the closing moments of the show, the great Secret...
Published 07/17/23
Ghostbusters Day has once again come and passed and, with a new Ghostbusters feature film on the horizon, you can bet there’s plenty to talk about on the podcast. So Chris and Troy will do their best to talk about the videos, the announcements, the teaser posters, Uncle Dan hitting the morning talk show circuit (and Twitter), and everything else that was dished out to us on the calm before the storm. Plus, the boys try to talk about things happening on the island of Manhattan that may be Ecto...
Published 06/19/23
The time has come, it’s Ghostbusters Day (week) again and 2023 is going to be a big one! With a new Ghostbusters film and plenty of new and exciting things on the horizon, Troy and Chris thought being accompanied by a unique one of a kind WGBI radio broadcast this week would be a fun way to celebrate. So, plug in those AirPods, or crank this up in your Ecto’s stereo, and live it up. Ghostbusters Day comes but once a year!
Published 06/05/23
Hey, does this pole still work? Welcome back to the Ghostbusters Interdimensional Crossrip podcast! This week on the show, Troy and Chris talk a little about the state of the podcast, how we’ve figured out we’ll continue, and what that means is in store for your earholes in the future. Then, after we take care of the old business, it’s onto the new as we discuss the Eaglemoss Ecto-1 build continuing by Fanhome (spoiler, we may both not be continuing with the build — ooooh, drama), and the...
Published 05/22/23