This inaugural episode of Bench Tested: A Ghostbusters Podcast sets the tone for what this show is all about, the people, the builds, and the process behind the props. We sit down with Matt Baker to talk about his journey from fan to builder, how he got started, what he’s learned along the way, and his work with the Green Stream Ghostbusters. Then we shift into the fabrication side with Marc from Scavenger Workshop, diving into high-end prop building, kit design, and the aluminum ghost trap project. Two perspectives, one shared obsession, this is where the workbench begins.

Bench Tested: The Brain Behind the Pack, A Deep Dive with GPStar

Bench Tested is a Ghostbusters podcast built for the fans who care how the gear gets made.
Hosted by Charlie, the show goes beyond surface-level fandom and gets into the craft behind the community: proton packs, traps, wands, flight suits, electronics, weathering, prop design, collecting, restoration, franchise work, and the creative decisions that make every build personal.
Each episode features conversations with builders, makers, collectors, designers, and Ghostbusters community members who bring real experience to the bench. It is fan-driven, builder-focused, and made for anyone who has ever studied a reference photo, debated screen accuracy, upgraded a pack, or wondered what separates a good prop from a great one.
Bench Tested celebrates the people keeping Ghostbusters craft alive: serious about the work, honest about the process, and always ready to compare notes.