Pop the corn and prep the proton packs... the Fate, Luck & Karma crew is back in the studio and returning to our geeky roots!

After our brush with the paranormal at Jamaica Inn, Dean, Jay, and Theo are diving headfirst back into the world of movies, merch, and intergalactic bickering. We’re trading ghost stories for cinema snacks and sci-fi obsession as we celebrate a massive milestone for the show.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

• The Battle of the Buckets: From space helmets, swords and all points in between, we look at the weird, wonderful, and slightly unhinged world of movie-themed popcorn buckets.
• Masters of the Universe: We react to the new trailer. Is it the power of Grayskull we’ve been waiting for, or are we feeling more like Skeletor on a bad day?
• A Space Odyssey (with Groceries): We’ve fallen in love with Project Hail Mary, but there’s a catch. We can’t stop hearing Ryan Gosling’s ship AI as the "Unexpected Item in the Bagging Area" voice from a UK supermarket. Science is hard when you’re waiting for a staff member to verify your age.
• The Long Wait for the Busting: A bit of bad news for the Ghostbusters fans—we discuss the second delay hitting the Hasbro Plasma Series 1984 Proton Pack.
• The Global Takeover: We take a moment to celebrate a truly humbling achievement - reaching listeners in 103 countries worldwide!

Whether you're here for the high-tech gadgets or the high-street checkout voices, join us for a packed episode that proves reality is often weirder than fiction.

Listen now and join the conversation! Which country are you tuning in from?

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The fog is thickening and the shadows are growing longer. The Fate, Luck & Karma crew returns to the rugged landscape of Bodmin Moor for the second half of our deep dive into the legendary Jamaica Inn.

In Part Two, Dean, Jay, and Theo continue their conversation with Paranormal Custodian Karin Beasant, moving beyond the Inn's granite walls to explore the strange phenomena that haunt the surrounding wilderness and the terrified guests who have sought refuge within.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The Ghost in the Machine: Reports of a phantom vehicle that haunts the lonely moorland roads. What happens when a haunted car appears out of the mist, and where is it heading?
• Lights Over the Moor: We discuss the unexplained aerial phenomena and strange lights in the sky that have baffled locals and visitors for generations.
• The Soldier’s Retreat: A story of a guest so unnerved by the atmosphere inside the Inn that he refused to sleep in his room, choosing instead to spend the night huddled in his car.
• Freddie Flintoff’s Fright: We revisit the time the cricketing legend and TV star was so spooked by the Inn’s reputation that he forced a co-star to sleep on his floor because he couldn't face the darkness alone.
• A Bemused Spectator: Karin shares a fascinating account of a spirit in historical dress caught interacting with modern furniture, looking at living guests with as much confusion as they looked at him.
• The Thin Veil: More firsthand accounts of the eerie, the unexplained, and the "much more" that makes Jamaica Inn a magnet for the paranormal.

Is it a trick of the light, a flare-up of the imagination, or are the moors truly alive with the spirits of the past?

Listen now and find out why some doors are better left locked at the Jamaica Inn.

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Pack your bags and mind the fog... the Fate, Luck & Karma crew is heading to the windswept Bodmin Moor.

In part one of this atmospheric takeover, Dean, Jay, and Theo step inside the granite walls of the legendary Jamaica Inn. Standing since 1776, this former coaching house is world-renowned for its ties to smugglers, its inspiration for Daphne du Maurier’s classic novel, and its reputation as one of the most haunted locations in the UK.

We are joined by a very special guest: Karin Beasant, the Inn’s dedicated Paranormal Custodian. Karin lives and breathes the history of this place, and she’s here to pull back the veil on the spirits that still roam the corridors.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The History & The Hollywood Connection: From 18th-century "wreckers" to the iconic book and Hitchcock film that put Jamaica Inn on the global map.
• The Phantom Footsteps: Karin recounts the chilling reports of wet footprints appearing from nowhere—the calling card of a mysterious "ghost girl" from the moors.
• The Playful Resident: Meet the resident male spirit who enjoys a bit of mischief with the guests. Is he a friendly ghost, or is there a darker side to his antics?
• Life as a Custodian: What it’s really like to work and sleep in a building where the past refuses to stay buried.

Whether you’re a sceptic or a true believer, join us as we explore the thin line between legend and reality at Cornwall’s most famous haunt.

Listen now and decide for yourself: Is it just the wind on the moors, or is someone - or something - following us?

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The team is back to navigate the weird and wonderful corners of the geek-sphere, starting with a deep dive into the teaser for Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day. Is it a spiritual successor to Close Encounters, or something much darker? We weigh up the theories on what "the truth" really looks like in 2026.

Meanwhile, Dean has been tackling Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary, but he’s found himself slightly distracted by the AI’s voice. If you’ve ever wanted to explore the cosmos with a companion that sounds suspiciously like a Tesco self-checkout machine, this is the review for you. "Unexpected item in the docking area," anyone?

We also take a moment to pay our respects to the legendary Robert Duvall following his recent passing at 95, reflecting on a career that spanned from To Kill a Mockingbird to The Godfather.

Plus: Anniversary Fever: We look ahead at the massive cinematic milestones hitting in 2026 - can you believe Rocky is turning 50 and Top Gun is hitting 40?

With the premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, we find ourselves revisiting Discovery to see how the foundations of the 32nd century are holding up.

All this and more, packed into our latest recording.

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The team cast a wide net across the geeky world in this episode, giving their first reactions to the Masters of the Universe 2026 trailer, wonder when we'll see Orko, and consider how good a match Idris Elba is for Man-At-Arms. Plus Dean digs into the archives to give some much needed airtime to a 1983 Masters of the Universe story on vinyl (you need to hear the intro song) and the team unpick some of the hidden and not-so-hidden Easter eggs sprinkled through the teaser - how many did you catch?

Staying with Masters of the Universe, we resurrect our "Unnecessary Censorship" feature, but this time with a bit of a He-Man spin.

While we're firmly back in the 80s, we also give our take on the recently relaunched and reimagined M.A.S.K. vehicles and figures, with Jay explaining why he *cancelled* his pre-orders...

From there we explore some stunning fundraising work from the Alberta Ghostbusters, show some love to a one-of-one Vigo the Carpathian custom action figure, show a little less love to the latest Ghostbusters book from Magnoli, wonder what SMART bricks mean for Lego lovers - and why they're only currently paired with Star Wars Lego for now, and consider just how likely serious injury is when you're wearing a pair of Crocs Lego shoes.

All this, and much more, squeezed into a little over 30 minutes.

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In the first of a new wider-ranging Fate, Luck & Karma, join Dean, Theo and Jay as they explore Ghostbusters news... and a whole lot more.

We'll talk about why we made the decision to cover not just Ghostbusters, but also stories from the wider geeky and paranormal worlds (and don't worry, we'll of course still cover Ghostbuster news as it arises, but as we say in the intro, there's a big geeky world out there, and we want to explore it with you!).

So, listen in to learn more about the eye-wateringly expensive Pokémon Lego range - which, as a little sidenote, sold out the Gift With Purchase extras while we were recording this episode - hear about how the Netflix Ghostbusters animated series is nowhere to be seen in 2026, how vampire movie Sinners flew the flag for horror at the Golden Globes, how the team behind Weapons are heading up a new Mummy movie, plus hear how we felt after the climactic finale of Stranger Things.

All of this, plus our reactions to the first four teasers for Avengers: Doomsday!

Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment wherever you find this episode, or you can drop us a line on our social media channels or through our WhatsApp.

It's a New Year, it's a new season, and it's a whole new world the geeky and the strange to explore. Let's get started, shall we...?

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With a New Year comes a new chapter for Fate, Luck & Karma. Your friendly neighbourhood Ghostbusters fan podcast is diversifying - still offering long-time listeners the great Ghostbuster coverage they've come to expect, but also kicking open the doors for more geek-culture inspired and paranormal content.

So, whatever your fandom, you're likely to find something that you enjoy in the new season of Fate, Luck & Karma - coming January 2026.

If you're a day-one listener, we'll be back before you know it, and if you're finding us for the first time, there's still a chance to binge seasons one and two before we start all over again for season three!

So join us soon for more 80s nostalgia, cult-media exploration, memorabilia collecting, cosplay celebrating, celebrity interviewing, fan-film showcasing and ghost-exploring adventures. All this and more is waiting for you - and we can't wait to deliver.

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Join Dean, Theo and Jay as they wrap up another year and another season of Fate, Luck & Karma... albeit in a completely unplanned, on-the-fly, deciding while recording kinda way.

You'll hear the team discuss the upcoming Ghostbusters: Half-Life fan film - with an almost completely child cast - as well as shout-out some of the great fundraising efforts as part of the Ghostbusters Give Back campaign.

Plus, the guys play out YOUR Christmas voicenotes and messages, and also unveil their attempt at securing a Christmas No.1 single, which is really just an excuse to say thank you to our listeners in 83 countries worldwide.

Finally, the team sign off with their best wishes for you, dear listener, as we say goodbye to 2025 and to Season 2, and look ahead to the New Year.

So kick back, grab some mince pies, stoke the fire, gather the family close and join us for Fate, Luck & Karma: S02E30 - our season finale and Christmas special! Merry Christmas to all... and to all, a good night!

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