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Why We Bust

Why We Bust

Written by: Memoriam Development
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 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!© 2024 Memoriam Development Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 019 - Jack Sanderson of Becoming Santa

    019 - Jack Sanderson of Becoming Santa
    Dec 29 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with Jack Sanderson, the world-famous Santa at the heart of the award winning documentary Becoming Santa (2011), for a deeply human conversation about joy, grief, identity, and what it truly means to show up for others. Jack shares about his relationship with Christmas and led him to an unexpected calling: stepping into the role of Santa not as a performance, but as an act of service. From mall visits and hospital appearances to heartfelt moments with children facing unimaginable challenges, Jack reflects on empathy, honesty, and the responsibility that comes with being a symbol […]
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 018 - Cadet Wilkes

    018 - Cadet Wilkes
    Aug 19 2025
    Meet Cadet WIlkes, a Buster from across the pond fundraising for efforts overseas!
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    44 mins
  • 017 - Ghostbusters Fundraising Roundtable

    017 - Ghostbusters Fundraising Roundtable
    Jul 8 2025
    Welcome to a special episode of Why We Bust — the show that suits up with the real-world Ghostbusters making a difference.Host Patrick Calvert is joined today by five community powerhouses: Ryan Espin, Bob Anderson, Pete Natale, Joe Ricciardelli, and Jacob Bartlett.We’re diving into Ghostbusters: Give Back, the brand-new initiative from Sony and Ghost Corps, spotlighting fan franchises doing real charity work. From forming 501(c)(3)s to gamifying donations, our guests share their hard-won insights on growing teams, building trust, and maximizing community impact. Whether you’re rocking a proton pack or just getting started, this one’s packed with practical tips, heartfelt […]
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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