Now at the bench
Grant Smith
The face behind GSPropsmith, suited up with his gear.
Live now / Grant from GSPropsmith
Grant from
GSPropsmith
is out now.
Grant from GSPropsmith joins Charlie to talk about building Ghostbusters gear that lasts—from Spirit Pack upgrades to custom props and running a one-person shop. The episode is live. Listen now.
Now streaming / September 16 episode
Meet Grant from GSPropsmith.
From a modified Spirit Halloween proton pack to a Ghostbusters prop shop: Grant joins Charlie to share the story behind GSPropsmith.
Hear about durable, affordable gear, custom belt gizmos, vent kits, leather holsters, wireless smoke kits, and the realities of running a one-person Etsy shop. Stream the full conversation now.
GSPropsmith
Grant Smith
September 16, 2026
From Grant’s collection
Ready to roll
Green lights, roof gear, and Ghostbusters spirit.
Grant / GSPropsmith photo gallery
From the workshop to the field.
Props, community, and a few memorable moments from Grant’s collection. Select any photo to see it larger.
GS PropSmith on YouTube
See the gear in action.
Keep the workshop conversation going with Grant’s hands-on demonstrations, installation guides, and vent-kit tutorials.
Featured video: GS PropSmith Pedal Activator Functionality
Watch this video on YouTube ↗Watch. Learn. Build.
More time at Grant’s bench.
See how his pedal activator works, then explore the channel for proton pack walkthroughs, vent-kit refills, and installation help.
Made by a fan, for fans
Bring GSPropsmith to your build.
Browse Grant’s Ghostbusters props, apparel, and custom embroidery on Etsy.
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Keep exploring the Bench Tested archive with the Capital Ghostbusters conversation. Ryan “McFonz” and Renel bring Ottawa franchise energy, suit work, pack details, power boxes, and community presence to the bench.
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From the Bench Tested archive
Builders who moved the conversation forward.
Past episodes are a working record of the makers, designers, and film craftspeople shaping the gear and the community around it.
Past guests / September 2, 2026
Nan Robinson & Phil Goulet
Building the Next Generation of Ghostbusters Gear
Fabrication / Design
C&A Prop Design
Purpose-built props, design thinking, and the practical craft behind turning reference into something real.
Nerd Affiliated
Archer
Build choices, prop obsession, and Ghostbusters community spirit—with a perspective that goes beyond screen accuracy.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ben Eadie
A film-maker’s perspective on design, fabrication, and bringing Ghostbusters hardware back to the screen.
Why Bench Tested hits different
Fandom meets actual craft.
This is where builders compare notes, screen-used details get examined, and the small decisions behind great gear get the time they deserve.
01 / BREAKDOWNS
Prop-first episodes
Packs, traps, wands, electronics, and the details most people miss.
02 / SHOP TALK
Builder interviews
Honest conversations about process, tradeoffs, failures, and breakthroughs.
03 / PRODUCTION
Screen-informed
Design thinking and behind-the-scenes perspective from people who know the work.
04 / COMMUNITY
No filler
Fan-savvy discussion for listeners who care about substance over empty hype.
Built with the community
Good work travels further together.
Bench Tested is powered by the makers, shops, and organizations who build with care and show up for something bigger than themselves.
Workshop supporters
Back the people behind the work.
Independent makers keep this side of the fandom inventive, useful, and wonderfully hands-on.
Community causes
Fandom that shows up.
Celebrating organizations that turn shared enthusiasm into real-world good.
Ghostbusters Give Back
Charity and outreach efforts from across the Ghostbusters community.
Starlight Children’s Foundation
Bringing joy, comfort, and support to hospitalized kids and their families.
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