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Bench Tested: A Ghostbusters Podcast

Podcast af Charlie Harsh

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Bench Tested is a Ghostbusters podcast for fans who love the gear as much as the ghosts. Each episode dives into the props that brought the films to life, from proton packs and ghost traps to the belt gizmos and experimental tech seen on screen. We break down the history, design, electronics, and real world builds behind these iconic devices, while talking with prop makers and fans who keep the spirit of Ghostbusters alive at the workbench.

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episode Bench Tested: Screen Accurate Is a Lie: Building Ghostbusters Gear That Actually Feels Real cover

Bench Tested: Screen Accurate Is a Lie: Building Ghostbusters Gear That Actually Feels Real

Here’s the truth. Most builds stall out because people chase “screen accuracy” without understanding what actually makes something feel real. This episode fixes that. In this episode of Bench Tested, I sit down with Indy Magnoli of Magnoli Clothiers to break down what separates a costume from something that genuinely looks and feels like it came off a film set. This isn’t surface-level talk about fabrics and stitching. We get into the decisions behind material choice, construction, durability, and why what works on camera doesn’t always translate in the real world. Indy shares how he approaches recreating Ghostbusters uniforms at a professional level, what most builders get wrong, and how small details completely change the way a build reads. We also dig into the myth of “screen accuracy,” the balance between authenticity and practicality, and how modern tools are changing the barrier to entry for builders today. If you’re serious about leveling up your gear, this is the episode that forces you to rethink how you build. Listen now at benchtestedpod.com

13. maj 2026 - 45 min
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Bench Tested: Function Over Perfection with Sean Charlesworth

In this episode of Bench Tested, Charlie Harsh talks with Sean Charlesworth about what really makes a Ghostbusters build work. From his early love of the films to building detailed, functional props like ghost traps, the RTV, the Keymaster helmet, and the ESP shock machine, Sean breaks down the difference between props that only look right and props that actually feel right. The conversation gets into 3D printing, engineering around real-world limitations, balancing durability with accuracy, why “screen accurate” is often more complicated than fans think, and how iteration is what truly levels up a build. If you’ve ever struggled with overthinking, design compromises, internal layout, or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical insight from someone who lives in that space between fan obsession and real-world problem solving.

6. maj 2026 - 1 h 19 min
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Bench Tested: From Screen to Reality – Ben Eadie on Building Props That Actually Work

In this episode of Bench Tested, Charlie Harsh sits down with special effects designer and engineer Ben Eadie, who worked on Ghostbusters: Afterlife, to break down what separates props that just look good from ones that actually function under real-world conditions. This isn’t a surface-level conversation about movie props. It’s a deep dive into how they’re engineered for film, including durability, lighting challenges, wiring strategies, and the constant balance between accuracy and practicality. Ben shares what really happens on set, from props being held together with tape and last-minute fixes to accidental details becoming canon. The episode also challenges one of the biggest myths in the hobby: “screen accuracy.” Ben explains why it doesn’t really exist, how every prop is slightly different, and why builders should focus more on function, storytelling, and usability than perfection. If you’re trying to level up your build, this conversation shifts your mindset. It’s not about copying what you see. It’s about understanding how it works, why it was built that way, and how to apply that thinking to your own projects.

29. apr. 2026 - 1 h 3 min
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Bench Tested: The Parts You Don’t See – Inside C&A Prop Design

In this episode of Bench Tested, Charlie Harsh sits down with Corey and Andrew from C&A Prop Design to break down the side of Ghostbusters builds most people overlook, the parts behind the scenes that make everything actually work. From early 2000s scratch-built packs to today’s modern kits, they walk through how the hobby has evolved, how they got started, and how a simple frustration with existing parts led to creating their own solutions. The conversation dives into smoke systems, ribbon cables, hose connectors, and the engineering challenges of making parts that are not just accurate, but functional, safe, and consistent across different builds. They also get into the reality of building, including trial and error, material failures, constant redesigns, and why the smallest details often make the biggest difference. This episode is a deep look at the problem-solving mindset behind serious prop building and why the “invisible” parts are what separate a decent pack from a great one.

22. apr. 2026 - 1 h 16 min
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Bench Tested: From Toy Frustration to Open-Source Modding with Nomake Wan

In this episode of Bench Tested, Charlie Harsh sits down with Nomake Wan to talk about how a lifelong Ghostbusters fan went from being disappointed by toy sounds to helping shape open-source modding for packs and wands. They get into his early connection to the gear through Extreme Ghostbusters, how the Hasbro wand pulled him into modding, and how curiosity around one missing sound effect turned into real contributions to Ghostbusters electronics. The conversation also covers beginner-friendly advice on tools, soldering, diagnostics, JST connectors, coding, AI-assisted development, and what makes a pack or wand feel more authentic. This episode is less about hype and more about demystifying the technical side of the hobby, and showing builders that getting started is more approachable than they think.

15. apr. 2026 - 55 min
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