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Some Ghostbusters props recreate what appeared on screen. Others begin with a question: what else could exist in that world?
In this episode of Bench Tested: A Ghostbusters Podcast, Charlie Harsh sits down with Jeff Keenan of the Massachusetts Ghostbusters, one of the builders helping turn the group’s convention presence into a fully interactive Ghostbusters experience.
Jeff discusses how he combines 3D drafting, 3D printing, and Arduino electronics to design original props and exhibits that cannot simply be copied from an existing build guide. The conversation explores his work on the group’s custom full-size 3D-printed Slimer, Firehouse backdrop, parade displays, Slime Lab experience, and other projects built for conventions, charity events, and community appearances.
They also talk about designing from scratch, learning new technical skills one project at a time, adding electronics that make props feel alive, and balancing screen accuracy with durability, transportation, setup time, and public interaction. Jeff explains what changes when a builder moves beyond making a single display piece and starts creating an environment that hundreds of people can experience.
Whether you are learning CAD, starting your first 3D print, experimenting with Arduino, or looking for ways to contribute to your local Ghostbusters franchise, this episode offers practical insight into building projects nobody has written instructions for yet.
Visit benchtestedpod.com for more conversations with the builders, makers, and creators shaping the Ghostbusters community.