1:25:46

S02:E04 Aug 5, 2026

Season 2, Episode 4: Beyond Screen Accuracy

This week on Bench Tested, Charlie sits down with Archer from Nerd Affiliated for a conversation that goes well beyond simply recreating what’s seen on screen. From flight suits and weathering techniques to proton packs, electronics, HasLab upgrades, and the excitement surrounding Ghostbusters: Night Shift, they explore what truly makes a great build.They also discuss the balance between screen accuracy and personal creativity, how today’s builders have more tools than ever before, and why the Ghostbusters community continues to thrive through collaboration, craftsmanship, and a shared passion for making something uniquely their own.If you’ve ever obsessed over a reference photo, debated a paint color, or wondered whether “movie accurate” should really be the end goal, this episode is for you.

1:12:12

S02:E03 Jul 22, 2026

Season 2, Episode 3: Collecting the Community

In Season 2, Episode 3 of Bench Tested, Charlie Harsh sits down with Luke Ellis, better known as The Green Haired Ghostbuster, to talk about the Ghostbusters Community Trading Card Project.They get into how the project started, how it has connected fans and franchises around the world, and what it says about the larger Ghostbusters community.The conversation also covers Luke’s own cosplay, builds, fandom, and how people can get involved.This one is about more than props. It’s about the people behind the patches, packs, and cards.

1:46:15

S02:E02 Jul 8, 2026

Season 2, Episode 2: Building the Future with GPStar Technologies

In this episode of Bench Tested, Charlie Harsh sits down with Dustin Grau and Nomake Wan from GPStar Technologies to talk about the brains behind modern Ghostbusters electronics.They get into pack and wand integration, firmware development, troubleshooting, installation mistakes, customization, and how GPStar has evolved into a full electronics ecosystem for builders.From HasLab upgrades to custom packs, this conversation breaks down what it takes to make Ghostbusters gear feel responsive, reliable, and alive.If you’re building, upgrading, or just trying to understand how the tech side works, this one is for you.

52:39

S02:E01 Jun 24, 2026

Bench Tested: Solving Problems, One Bracket at a Time with Dirt Farmer Industries

In the Season 2 premiere of Bench Tested, Charlie Harsh sits down with Sepp from Dirt Farmer Industries, a builder whose ideas have quietly become some of the most widely used upgrades in the Ghostbusters community.From the early days of discovering Ghostbusters to creating the HasBrackets system that has now sold nearly 600 sets worldwide, Sepp shares how a simple solution to a common problem evolved into a must-have upgrade for HasLab Proton Pack owners.The conversation dives into the design process behind his products, the challenges of creating parts that are both functional and easy to install, and why solving real-world problems for fellow builders has become the foundation of Dirt Farmer Industries. Along the way, Charlie and Sepp discuss 3D printing, community collaboration, DIY innovation, and the future of fan-built Ghostbusters gear.Whether you’re upgrading a Spirit Pack, customizing a HasLab, designing your own props, or just love hearing how great ideas become reality, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical knowledge from one of the community’s most respected makers.