Best Zach Arndt Podcasts (2024)

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Black Series Cantina 70 - May the Third Be With You 2:59:31

9d ago2:59:31

2:59:31

This is a recording of our livestream from our YouTube channel. We went live for EVERYONE to celebrate May the 4th. We covered recent news, but also the reveals from the recent May the 3rd livestream! We even had special guests! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If yo…

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Black Series Cantina 69 - Stupid Sexy Battle Droid 1:48:29

17d ago1:48:29

1:48:29

Hasbro has released their best looking figure to date, and its not who you would expect. Or maybe it is from the title. Either way, this week we're going over the latest Black Series Target Exclusives, and the best looking figures in the line. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackserie…

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Black Series Cantina 68 - Lukeness Madness 3:04:24

1M ago3:04:24

3:04:24

This week we're bringing Lukenessmonster back to our show to talk about his recent March Madness Black Series tournament he ran on his YouTube channel! We also discuss the latest news, reveals, and even talk about some recent Hasbro Q&A. Check out Lukenessmonster's channel! https://www.youtube.com/@Lukenessmonster Don't forget to give Zach a follow…

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Black Series Cantina 67 - Imperialess March (w/ Ken Plume) 3:40:42

2M ago3:40:42

3:40:42

We put off a week because Mike got sick. But it worked out because we made just in time for the Imperial March livestream! So this episode we're joined by friend of the show Ken Plume to discuss all the latest Hasbro, and see if we can figure out this Master of Evil pack that makes no sense. Check out Ken Plume's Youtube Channel! https://www.youtub…

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Black Series Cantina 66 - Execute Episode 66 2:07:31

2M ago2:07:31

2:07:31

We've actually got some news to talk about today! We're going to talk about some juicy news that Yakface dropped on some podcast recently, Bad Batch season 3, and some new reveals for Walmart's upcoming Collector Con event. But also, it's our 66th episode. Of course we had to make an order 66 reference. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new…

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Black Series Cantina 65 - Yakkin' w/ Yakface 2:46:15

3M ago2:46:15

2:46:15

It's time! After over 2 years and 64 episodes, we finally have one of the largest pillars of the community joining us to talk about The Black Series! Join us for a very special chat with YakFace! We'll chat about the Rancor, general news, and definitely an exclusive Yakface leak or two. We also added some bonus content recorded later in the week af…

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Black Series Cantina 64 - Super Cantina Bros 3:12:39

3M ago3:12:39

3:12:39

We just had a Star Wars livestream last week and you know we have to talk about it! And we're being joined by Nate and Justin from OOTB! We also spend time going over the current state of the fandom. So grab a slice of pizza, some Mt Dew, plug in a controller, and let's play! Check out the OOTB Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@OutOfTheBasement Don…

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Black Series Cantina 63 - Robo Don't Know 2:28:49

4M ago2:28:49

2:28:49

This week we're joined by Robo from Robo Don't Know! Formerly of The Fwoosh! We're gonna talk about the state of collecting in general, what got us here, and what we can do to make the future better! Check out Robo's channel! https://www.youtube.com/@UCZF67bPHCHtvzWH76MQul0Q Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! http…

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Black Series Cantina 62 - New Year, Who This? 2:05:11

4M ago2:05:11

2:05:11

Let's ring in the new year by taking a look at upcoming Black Series figures and what's been Pipelines. We also go over our top 10 Wishlist for figures we'd like to see in the year, and which figures from early in the line we'd like to see get redone. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/bl…

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Black Series Cantina 61 - You’re a mean one, Mr Cocks 2:28:50

5M ago2:28:50

2:28:50

In our final episode of the year, we look back at our favorite and least favorite figures of 2023. We discuss new reveals and the terrible business practices of Hasbro’s CEO, The Grinch. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you want to join future podcasts and listen …

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Black Series Cantina 60 - Toys Now Man w/ Toy Snowman 1:48:38

6M ago1:48:38

1:48:38

This week we have Amir from Toy Snowman AKA THE Toy Snowman talking to us about selling toys in Canada and what selling on Black Friday is like. Check out Toy Snowman! https://toysnowman.com/account/register?ReferralCode=B282A886O7bgic Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina…

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Black Series Cantina 59 - FredriXFigures It Out 2:07:05

6M ago2:07:05

2:07:05

This week we have Fredrick from FredriXFigures talking about customizing black series, but also just his journey into toys and what how he got into showbiz! Fredrick is an avid toy customizer and also works in costumes on The Mandalorian and Ahsoka! Check out his IG @FredriXFigures Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantin…

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Black Series Cantina 58 - Entertainment Agnostic Podcasting 2:09:32

6M ago2:09:32

2:09:32

Two weeks ago we decide that there wasn't much news left to cover for the year. Just the 1027 Hasbro Premium member stream. Boy were we wrong! Buckle up because we have a lot of reveals to get into, and a lot rants to get out. Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If you …

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Black Series Cantina 57 - The Rancor Lives! 2:12:28

7M ago2:12:28

2:12:28

This week we're joined by Jon Bryson of Layered Creations. We talk about 3D Printing, collecting multiple lines, and of course his incredible Rancor that you absolutely have to see to believe. Check out his Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/layercreations/ Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagra…

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Black Series Cantina 56 - The End of the Black Series 2:39:11

7M ago2:39:11

2:39:11

Please forgive MIke's bad audio. Mike's microphone wasn't plugged in, so his audio is from a backup mic. That being said, let's get into the end of the Black Series! Our VIP Patreon member Clone Command suggested a topic for us. What are our top 10 figures we want in the line if they were the last 10 figures the line would get? It was a great topic…

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Black Series Cantina 55 - Pulseconfessions 2:05:37

8M ago2:05:37

2:05:37

In this rare back to back episode of Black Series Cantina, we talk about Hasbro Pulsecon 2023. We'll discus the Black Series reveals (or lack of), who had the best showing, and so much more! We also discuss the latest episode of Ahsoka with full spoilers, so please be caught up if you are about it! There will be warnings. Don't forget to give Zach …

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Black Series Cantina 54 - 2 Birthday 2 Rancor 3:00:06

8M ago3:00:06

3:00:06

This episode is a little late because of Computer issues. It's our 2nd birthday celebration! We have a lot of new fine additions, and we go over our thoughts on Ahsoka. And just like last year we bring on some of our favorite Patreon supporters to help celebrate our podcast and the Black Series line in general! Come join us! Don't forget to give Za…

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Black Series Cantina 53 - The Nerdzoic Era 2:38:36

9M ago2:38:36

2:38:36

Joining us this week we have Matt AKA "Big Nerdy" from Nerdzoic.com talking about the retail side of collecting. Also about his Hasbro faux pas! We also discuss the latest Ahsoka reveals and our thoughts on Ahsoka with spoilers to episode 3 at the end. But there's a warning before hand. Check out www.nerdzoic.com for your toy needs! He's definitely…

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Black Series Cantina 52 - Somehow Landspeeder Luke Has Returned 2:06:52

9M ago2:06:52

2:06:52

This week we have the long awaited return of Landspeeder Luke, the prince of 3D Printing! If you've seen cool dioramas for Black Series or Hexagonal stands, odds are you have Landspeeder Luke to thank for that design! We catch up with him and how much has changed since he was last on, and completely ignore the time he was on at the beginning of thi…

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Black Series Cantina 51 - From 4-LOM to Zuckuss with Love 3:55:50

9M ago3:55:50

3:55:50

We have a monster of an episode with you this week because we're joined by Jake of From 4-LOM to Zuckuss fame. Jake has been a fixture in the toy and Star Wars collecting community for a decade. We talk about the changes in toy collecting over the years, the Haslab Ghost, and much much more! Don't forget to give Zach a follow on his new IG @blackse…

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Black Series Cantina 50 - Super Battle Droideka 2:31:48

10M ago2:31:48

2:31:48

It's SDCC time and it's our 50th episode! So we opened up our recording to everyone and did a livestream party. Join us on this audio journey as we re-introduce ourselves, and then go over the latest reveals for the Black Series at San Diego Comic Con 2023! You don't wanna miss it. Or maybe you do! You do you! If you want to watch the video version…

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Black Series Cantina 49 - Starkiller Based 2:07:01

10M ago2:07:01

2:07:01

After 10 years of the Black Series, Hasbro has finally revealed Starkiller from The Force Unleashed game series. But before we get to that, we have some Fine Additions and some other news to get through first! Also, we discuss the loss of Zach's instagram page. Follow his new one @blackseriescantina! https://www.instagram.com/blackseriescantina/ If…

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Black Series Cantina 48 - Gettin’ Gregarious w/ Gregory Titus 2:46:08

11M ago2:46:08

2:46:08

In a stunning turn of events, we actually have some new figure announcements and preorders to talk about! But before we get into it, we spend over an hour talking to Gregory Titus. He was responsible for almost all the artwork for the line for almost 10 years of its run. We talk about what that was like, what figures he drew for but never got made,…

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Black Series Cantina 47 - Figure Draft ’23 2:56:13

11M ago2:56:13

2:56:13

We have a bit of a different episode here. Patreon Member #1 Wilbon is joining us for the full episode because he put together our first annual Figure Draft! Wilbon chose over 100 figures that Mike and Zach will take turns drafting into their collection. Some of them are great. Some of them are mid. And some of them are stinkers. This is elementary…

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Black Series Cantina 46 - ICCC ’23 2:02:15

12M ago2:02:15

2:02:15

We had to scrounge together an episode out of spare parts of scraps because there is not much happening in the world of Black Series. Zach regales us with some tales from ICCC in Nashville with the Out of the Basement boys. And then we try to come up with some figures Hasbro could make out of mostly reused parts. Because why not? If you want to joi…

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Black Series Cantina 45 - Sculpting Butts with Sarah Lynn Reynolds 2:42:04

12M ago2:42:04

2:42:04

On this episode we have freelance toy sculptor Sarah Lynn Reynolds on to answer our most pressing questions about sculpting toys. Whether you collect Black Series, GI Joe, or Power Rangers, odds are good you have something she's sculpted on your shelves. Check her work out on IG @sarah_lynn_reynolds We also go over our thoughts on Star Wars Visions…

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Black Series Cantina 44 - May the 4th is Cancelled 2:58:30

1y ago2:58:30

2:58:30

Forgive the clickbait title, it makes sense in context of the episode. This week we go over Hasbro's May 3rd reveals and well as the end of MandoMania. We talk preorders, budgets, and we even cancel some preorders live. We also talk Jedi Survivor, but we keep it very spoiler free. Also, as a bit of extra content, I added about 30 minutes of our int…

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Black Series Cantina 43 - MandoMania 2:29:35

1y ago2:29:35

2:29:35

This week we're joined by Lukenessmonster of YouTube fame to discuss recent Black Series Reveals, the end of Mandalorian Season 3, and what figures we want to see from the line. We also try to solve a mystery of the accidentally revealed figure. If you want to check out Lukenessmonster's channel, the link is here! Give him a sub! Get him to 10k! ht…

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Black Series Cantina 42 - Return of the Plastic 3:22:23

1y ago3:22:23

3:22:23

We're late this week so that we could cover Hasbro's Star Wars Celebration Panel that happened Saturday 4/8. But we also got a few new very surprising bits of news to talk about as well! Not only is Plastic Free Packaging going away, but we have quite a few announcements to discuss between two weeks of Mando Mania, Star Wars Celebration, and then a…

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Black Series Cantina 41 - Are We Getting Over Luked? 2:28:43

1y ago2:28:43

2:28:43

This week we take a look at the new reveals from the last 2 Mando Mania days. We also look to the future for the upcoming Star Wars Celebration reveals set for London. And we also discuss out thoughts on the latest Bad Batch and Mandalorian episodes. Mike's mic was a little too hot in this episode. We'll correct this for next time. Promise. If you …

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Black Series Cantina 40 - Mando or Mando Not 2:51:52

1y ago2:51:52

2:51:52

There is no Mantry. Welcome to our 40th episode! It's a week late because Zach had some trouble with Tornados, but we made up for it by having a bit longer of an episode! We talk Mando season 3! Bad Batch season 2! And the latest Black Series new, rumors, and hot takes! Come join us! If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live …

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Black Series Cantina 39 - Dan Larson Skystrikes Back 1:50:58

1y ago1:50:58

1:50:58

This week we invited Dan Larson to return and gloat about the spoils of war with his Skystriker Haslab win. We also chat about his return to toy reviewing on his own YouTube channel, and then also the current state of the toy collecting community in general. If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it…

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Black Series Cantina 38 - There is no ”I” in Fan Stream 2:18:39

1+ y ago2:18:39

2:18:39

Of course we talk about the 2/1 Star Wars Black Series Fan Stream. We're legally obligated to! We give our thoughts on the good, the bad, and the ugly. We also talk about the fact that GI Joe woke up and chose violence on the same day. We also take a look back at the 10th anniversary of the announcement of the Black Series, and the most recent thou…

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Black Series Cantina 37 - Fine Subtractions 2:15:45

1+ y ago2:15:45

2:15:45

In the 2nd episode of 2023 we go over cutting back on buying toys, the prices of toys in the coming year, and what figures we have to look forward to. We also talk Bad Batch and what we have to look forward to in Mandalorian season 3! If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider j…

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Black Series Cantina 36 - Happy Shill Year! 2:28:05

1+ y ago2:28:05

2:28:05

In the first episode of 2023, Mike and Zach are joined by Nate and Justin from Out of the Basement. We also have Landspeeder Luke join us for a little but to form the Shill Squad. We go over our highs and lows from 2022, as well as our hopes and dreams for 2023. If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us a…

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The CATK Interview: Zach Nunn 45:21

1+ y ago45:21

45:21

Join Julie and Torin in welcoming the host of Living Corporate, Zach Nunn.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Black Series Cantina 35 - Holiday Hang Out 1:55:01

1+ y ago1:55:01

1:55:01

n this episode we celebrate the Christmas season and the end of a year by discussing our tops and bottoms of the year. We also invited all of our Patreon members to watch live and chat with us while we record! It was a party! If you want to join future podcasts and listen as we record live and interact with us as it's recording, consider joining us…

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Happy Holidays from Crazy and the King! 30:20

1+ y ago30:20

30:20

A fun episode celebrating friends, family, and our favorites!By Evergreen Podcasts

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The CATK Interview: Shaara Roman 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

35:26

Award-winning entrepreneur, author, and experienced chief human resources officer Shaara Roman is an expert on the role of company culture in driving employee and business success. She has held leadership positions in Fortune 500 companies and spent years advising companies on creating successful strategies for organizational design, values alignme…

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Black Series Cantina 34 - Press F for DorksideToys 2:13:03

1+ y ago2:13:03

2:13:03

In this episode we have on Jim Semonik from Distortion Productions. We chat about how collecting has evolved since the early 00s until now. We also, of course, go over the lates Black Series new, some twitter drama, and the untimely death of DorksideToys. Check out Jim's record label! https://www.distortionprod.com/ Check out our Merch! https://bla…

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The CATK Interview: Buffer Springs' Founder Rob Arndt 33:57

1+ y ago33:57

33:57

Join Torin and Julie in welcoming Buffer Springs' Founder and CEO, Rob Arndt to Crazy and the King. Rob Arndt, United States Marine veteran, Founder and CEO brings his no bullshit approach to veteran hiring and engagement to Crazy and the King. An interview not to be missed. Learn more about Buffer Springs: https://www.buffersprings.com/ Connect wi…

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The CATK Interview: Nikki Lanier 41:17

1+ y ago41:17

41:17

Join Torin and Julie in welcoming powerhouse Nikki Lanier to CATK Nikki’s experience includes serving as senior vice president –Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Personnel Cabinet Secretary for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (youngest and first black female gubernatorial appointee to this post), Chief Human Resources Officer for Charter Schools USA …

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Black Series Cantina 33 - Thankful for Andor 1:46:13

1+ y ago1:46:13

1:46:13

In this episode we tackle the struggle being a completionist for the line with a seemingly ever increasing price tag. We also talk Andor as a series and if it changed our thoughts on the figures. Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.creator-spring.com If you want to join future podcast and listen as we record live and interact …

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The CATK Interview: Dr. Andrew Whitehead on Christian Nationalism 59:35

1+ y ago59:35

59:35

Join Torin and Julie in welcoming Dr. Andrew Whitehead, one of the foremost experts on Christian Nationalism. As Americans head to the Thanksgiving table and we all head into the holiday season, we discuss the dissection of Christianity and White Nationalism as an expression of Christianity. Dr. Whitehead helps us re-center and takes the tone down …

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Fixed: Why Does Racism Still Exist? 50:15

1+ y ago50:15

50:15

We had a technical issue on our upload this week - we are sharing a corrected version with our apologies. Join Julie and Torin to discuss the existential question we all ponder. Tell us your thoughts on our Crazy and the King Facebook, Instagram or on Twitter #CATK.By Evergreen Podcasts

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Black Series Cantina 32 - Ken Plume’s Force Five 3:25:20

1+ y ago3:25:20

3:25:20

This week we have a very long chat with Ken Plume! We talk about his show, and also just a lot of ups and downs with Hasbro over the last year. Honestly, this week's episode a doozy and one of our favorites we've done! Thanks for joining us, Ken! Check out Ken Plume's channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/KenPlume And check out his Art of Ducktales bo…

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5G Towers, Kyrie's Anti-Semitism, Home Depot Unions 42:49

1+ y ago42:49

42:49

Torin and Julie are back this week with 5G towers taking over NYC, a conversation about anti-Semitism, Kyrie Irving and other Black celebrities in hot water over controversial decisions. Plus, Mastodon, are you in?By Evergreen Podcasts

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Twitter's New Twit, DEI MBA, and Penn State Falls Back 48:39

1+ y ago48:39

48:39

This week, Julie and Torin are back together again and they have plenty to catch up on. Elon Musk becomes the Twitter's Chief and all hell is poised to break loose. Does it matter? Julie thinks so. Wharton School of Management is now offering an MBA with a DEI concentration while Penn State "discovers" they are not as committed to their 2020 Racial…

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Black Series Cantina 31 - 1027 as just a number 2:21:50

1+ y ago2:21:50

2:21:50

This episode we go over Hasbro's highs and lows with their disastrous 1027 Premium member stream, and how they immediately redeemed themselves with the MCM London Comic Con stream! We also go over Tales of the Jedi, the latest on Andor, and we even induct a figure into the BSC Hall of Fame! Check out our Merch! https://black-series-cantina-podcast.…

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CATK NDEAM TAKEOVER: Disability Solutions' Amanda Burris 53:06

1+ y ago53:06

53:06

In our final CATK NDEAM Takeover, Torin is joined by Amanda Burris, Director of Sales at Disability Solutions. As Amanda put it in a post recording message to Julie, "Torin got real. Or shall I say got me to get real real." - A skill we all know the King to have. What did you think of the CATK NDEAM Takeover? Email us, tell us on social, send us a …

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