Epi. 3 - Real Ghostbusters Review: " The Boogieman Cometh / The Boogeyman Is Back"

·1 hr 18 min·5 clips

Why did the Real Ghostbusters cartoon deliberately scare the bejesus out of kids with the Boogeyman?

The episode begins with technical difficulties and banter among hosts Jamie Palerider, Rob Williams, and guest Steve, who is wearing a monkey mask. They introduce the focus on two Boogeyman episodes from The Real Ghostbusters cartoon. The first episode, 'The Boogieman Cometh' (season 1, episode 6), aired in 1986 and features kids hiring the Ghostbusters to stop the Boogeyman terrorizing their closet. The hosts note that Egon's personal history with the Boogeyman is what inspired him to study the supernatural. They discuss the voice cast, including Lorenzo Music as Peter Venkman and Frank Welker as the Boogeyman, comparing his voice to Megatron. The episode's plot involves the Ghostbusters renting an apartment to trap the Boogeyman, with Ray acting as bait. The hosts critique elements like the kids traveling alone in New York and the parents' obliviousness. They praise the Boogeyman's creepy design, including his goat feet, large head, and stubble. The second episode, 'The Boogeyman Is Back' (season 3, episode 4), aired in 1987 and features Dave Coulier as Venkman. It opens with Egon nearly falling from the World Trade Center, which reignites his fear and allows the Boogeyman to return. The hosts discuss the introduction of the Junior Ghostbusters and Slimer's redesign with a tail. They highlight the episode's message about it being okay to be afraid, as Egon admits his fear to a child. The hosts compare the two episodes, noting the second is more kid-friendly but less well-written. They share favorite scenes, such as Slimer's OCD light-switching and Egon's action-hero moment breaking free from ropes. The conversation expands to topics like the show's animation styles, ghost designs, and the documentary 'Slimer Wouldn't Do That'. The episode concludes with shout-outs to the hosts' other projects and future plans for the podcast.

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A live Ghostbusters rewatch that makes crossed eyes, studio history, and panel tangents part of the fun.

Ready to Believe's live Real Ghostbusters rewatch is strongest when it settles into the cartoon's strange little mechanics and gives an odd animated choice room to breathe.

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You want a Real Ghostbusters rewatch where Venkman's crossed eyes share the room with a monkey mask and live-show chaos.

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