In this episode of Why We Bust, host Patrick Calvert interviews Jamie Hodges, founder of Report All Ghosts and longtime leader within Ghostbusters Virginia. Jamie shares how his childhood love of Ghostbusters grew into building proton packs, producing a feature-length Ghostbusters fan film, and helping grow one of the country’s most active Ghostbusters charity franchises.
They explore the evolution of Ghostbusters fandom, cosplay culture, and the rise of fan-driven fundraising, including partnerships with Make-A-Wish, GalaxyCon appearances, and Sony’s Ghostbusters Give Back initiative. Jamie also discusses content creation, collectibles like HasLab proton packs and Ecto-1 replicas, and how online communities have transformed nerd culture into real-world impact.
Whether you’re a Ghostbusters superfan, cosplay enthusiast, or supporter of fandom- based charity work, this episode highlights how passion, creativity, and community service come together — because busting doesn’t just feel good, it means doing good.