Each week, Why We Bust introduces you to the charitable side of Ghostbusters! Hear from people all over the world about why they put on a jumpsuit and proton pack to raise money for charity. Presented by The Windy City Ghostbusters, we dive deep into our guest’s love of everyone’s favorite paranormal comedy movies, and how they’ve become possessed by a Class 2 charitable spirit. The Ghostbusters movie franchise has spontaneously spawned over 200 charity groups across the world, and the Why We Bust podcast is hoping to find the answer to how a screwball comedy from the 80’s breeds so much generosity amongst its fanbase. So fry some eggs on your countertop, plug in your dancing toaster, and don’t cross the streams as you listen to some positively-charged fun!
In this special episode of Why We Bust, we sit down with Brian Neudorff from Circle CityGhostbusters for an in-depth conversation about what drives him, and how real-worldGhostbuster teams make an impact. Brian shares stories from his journey into thefandom, what keeps him passionate about busting for good causes, and how Circle CityGB connects with fans and the public alike.Also as a bonus to celebrate International Epilepsy Day, we have a visit from MatthewSuckrow to talk about his Ghostbusters Against Epilepsy organization!From behind-the-scenes insights to personal reflections on team building and givingback, this interview celebrates the heart of Ghostbusters fandom. […]
2 Mar 2026
021 - Why We Bust Season 2, Episode 2 “Jamie Hodges of Report All Ghosts”
In this episode of Why We Bust, host Patrick Calvert interviews Jamie Hodges, founder of Report All Ghosts and longtime leader within Ghostbusters Virginia. Jamie shares how his childhood love of Ghostbusters grew into building proton packs, producing a feature-length Ghostbusters fan film, and helping grow one of the country’s most active Ghostbusters charity franchises.They explore the evolution of Ghostbusters fandom, cosplay culture, and the rise of fan-driven fundraising, including partnerships with Make-A-Wish, GalaxyCon appearances, and Sony’s Ghostbusters Give Back initiative. Jamie also discusses content creation, collectibles like HasLab proton packs and Ecto-1 replicas, and how online communities have transformed […]
17 Feb 2026
020 - "We're Back"
Why We Bust Season 2, Episode 1 “We’re Back”Season 2 of Why We Bust kicks off with an inside look at the charitable impact of theglobal Ghostbusters fan community.Hosted by Patrick Calvert and Matt Goeltenbodt, this episode dives into the success ofSony Pictures’ “Ghostbusters Give Back” initiative, highlighting how franchisesworldwide have already surpassed $250,000 in fundraising for nonprofits.Windy City Ghostbusters Vice President Greg Bollendorf joins the show to shareleadership insights, event strategies, and how the team raised over $17,000locally—including an incredible 6,600-toy holiday drive. From Scarecrow Fest tocommunity parades and pop culture conventions, discover how Ghostbusters cosplaygroups turn fandom into […]
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