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On tonight's show, I have Dr. Craig Wierum along with The War and Treaty's Michael & Tanya Trotter as they share about Michael's type 2 diabetes and getting under control through diet, exercise, & medication. After that, I have The Toy Guy, Chris Byrne, coming to us from the showroom floor in NYC at the 2025 American International Toy Fair!
We've done it again - America's Top Micropolitan Community for the 11th year in a row... and the 'Findlay Formula' keeps chugging along (at 13:30) --- Barely two months past Christmas and already we're getting a look at the hottest toys of 2025... The inside scoop from this week's American International Toy Fair (at 22:00) --- ICYMI: This is Green Career Week... You might be surprised at the wide range of opportunities in the field of horticulture (at 29:43) --- What's Happening: Details on the latest happenings in March at the Findlay YMCA (at 49:35)
The Barbie doll has been a subject of intense scrutiny, often accused of reinforcing stereotypes and perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards. However, the recent Barbie movie demonstrates the evolution of this iconic doll and its adaptation into a powerful medium of positive change. The Barbie doll has been an iconic figure in the world of toys and pop culture for decades. Since its inception in 1959, Barbie has undergone numerous transformations and adaptations, both in doll form and on the silver screen. Throughout its history, Barbie has been a subject of both praise and criticism, often being accused of perpetuating gender stereotypes and promoting an unrealistic beauty standard. However, the recent Barbie movie takes a bold step in addressing these concerns while advocating for equality and empowerment. This article explores the history of the Barbie doll and delves into the depiction of the Barbie movie, which highlights a powerful message of challenging patriarchy and striving for genuine equality.The Evolution of Barbie DollThe idea for Barbie originated from Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel Inc., who noticed her daughter Barbara's preference for playing with adult paper dolls instead of traditional baby dolls. Inspired by this observation, Ruth Handler sought to create a doll that would allow young girls to envision various roles and careers beyond just motherhood. The result was the iconic Barbie doll, named after her daughter, which made its debut at the American International Toy Fair on March 9, 1959.Initially, Barbie's appearance and lifestyle embodied the social norms of the time, reflecting the conservative gender roles that were prevalent in the 1950s and 1960s. However, as societal attitudes evolved, so did Barbie. Throughout the years, the doll underwent transformations that reflected changing perceptions of beauty, diversity, and inclusivity.Barbie's depiction in movies followed a similar trajectory. While earlier adaptations may have reinforced conventional stereotypes, recent portrayals have shown a greater emphasis on empowering young girls and promoting messages of equality.The Premise of the Recent Barbie MovieThe recent Barbie movie takes a thought-provoking approach by addressing the concept of patriarchy head-on. The movie's central plot revolves around Barbie and Ken embarking on a journey to the real world, where they encounter the girl who is playing with Barbie. Through this encounter, Barbie gains a new perspective on her role as a doll and the expectations that society places upon her.Ken, on the other hand, discovers the harmful nature of patriarchy and how it perpetuates inequality and limitations on both men and women. This newfound understanding compels Ken to challenge the norms of Barbieland and attempt to bring about change by giving Kens control over the realm.The Quest for EqualityIn the movie's third act, the Barbies cleverly trick the Kens into battling each other, highlighting the futility of competition and dominance. This plot twist aims to demonstrate that the path to equality does not involve replacing one hierarchical system with another, but rather transcending the notion of power struggles altogether.The movie's conclusion is the crux of its message, as it advocates for equality between genders, urging individuals to work together rather than against each other. The film acknowledges that achieving true equality is a difficult endeavor both in Barbieland and the real world. Check out all of the KOP Radio Network's talk and music offerings plus contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.comFollow KOP on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok Trends or Facebook @kingofpodcastsSend a question, comment or topic to KOP to kingofpodcasts@yahoo.com and he will talk about it on a future segment of Depraved and Debaucherous.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5267208/advertisement
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Visit agreatbigcity.com/support to learn how to support New York City local news and allow us to keep bringing you this podcast. If you are a New York-based business and would be interested in sponsoring our podcasts, visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. Coronavirus Info for NYC — Westchester resident tests positive for coronavirus, becoming second New York case NYC looks at new idea to fix the BQE: An $11B tunnel through Brooklyn 26 years ago on March 1, 1994 — A Lebanese-born man fires two handguns at a van of Jewish students on the Brooklyn Bridge, killing one and wounding three 97 years ago on March 5, 1923 — "Human Fly" Harry F. Young falls to his death while climbing the Hotel Martinique as part of a movie promotion Upcoming Events: Mar 8 – Daylight Saving Time begins Mar 9 – Full Moon (Worm Moon) Supermoon Mar 9 – First night of Purim Mar 9 – Hindu festival of Holi Mar 17 – St. Patrick's Day Mar 19 – March Equinox 50 years ago on March 6, 1970 — The Weather Underground townhouse explodes while the terrorist organization is constructing a bomb 12 years ago on March 6, 2008 — A unsolved mystery that stands out in modern New York history: An IED explodes outside the Times Square Army recruitment office 3 years ago on March 7, 2017 — The 'Fearless Girl' statue is placed at Bowling Green, facing the famous Wall Street Bull statue 61 years ago on March 9, 1959 — The Barbie doll debuts at the American International Toy Fair in New York 287 years ago on March 12, 1733 — Bowling Green Park is established as the city's first official park 6 years ago on March 12, 2014 — A natural gas explosion levels two five-story buildings on Park Avenue Stories from AGBC History: 9 years ago — What's happening with Admirals Row? — Friday, March 4 9 years ago — The TLC releases the results of their Taxi of Tomorrow survey — Friday, March 4 3 years ago — Caught on Live Video: ABC 7 Reporter Approached by Man in Mask on Lower East Side — Saturday, March 4 3 years ago — Not Real Yet - Don't Get Fooled by These Trump Internment Camp Signs — Monday, March 6 3 years ago — FDNY Debuts New Tethered Drone with Infrared Camera — Tuesday, March 7 A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. AGBC is more than just a news website: Our fireworks page monitors the city's announcements of upcoming fireworks, lists them on our site, and automatically sends out a notification just before the fireworks begin, so that you can watch the show or prepare your pet for the upcoming sounds of explosions. Visit agreatbigcity.com/fireworks to see the full calendar and follow @agreatbigcity on social media to receive the alerts. Park of the day New Lots / Dumont Triangle — A possible competitor for smallest park, this traffic island features just one tree and no grass, with paving stones surrounding the tree. Parks Events Astronomy: The Full Moon — Date: March 8, 2020 The wonders of the universe are ready to be discovered and New York City parks are the perfect place to stargaze and explore the night sky. Concert Calendar Celine Dion is playing Barclays Center on Thursday, March 5th at 7pm. Dermot Kennedy with SYML is playing Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, March 5th at 8pm. 070 Shake (16+, Rescheduled from October 9, 2019) are playing Webster Hall on Thursday, March 5th at 9pm. Jane Birkin is playing Beacon Theatre on Friday, March 6th at 8pm. Fabolous with Funkmaster Flex is playing Apollo Theater on Friday, March 6th at 8pm. bbno$ is playing Bowery Ballroom on Friday, March 6th at 8pm. Silversun Pickups with The New Regime is playing Brooklyn Steel on Friday, March 6th at 8pm. Omarion with Bow Wow and Ying Yang Twins and Soulja Boy and The Millenium are playing The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on Friday, March 6th at 8pm. Celine Dion is playing Prudential Center on Saturday, March 7th at 7pm. Steve Hackett is playing Bergen Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 7th at 8pm. Moein is playing Manhattan Center on Saturday, March 7th at 9pm. bbno$ is playing Music Hall of Williamsburg on Saturday, March 7th at 9pm. Tchami is playing Terminal 5 on Saturday, March 7th at 9pm. Celine Dion is playing Prudential Center on Sunday, March 8th at 7pm. The Brothers (Allman Brothers Band 50th Anniversary) are playing Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 10th at 8pm. Dashboard Confessional with The Get Up Kids is playing Webster Hall on Wednesday, March 11th at 7pm. Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. Today's fact about New York Here's something you may not have known about New York: Residents or businesses can order posters, decals, and signs to properly label recycling bins and list items that are recyclable Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 77°F on March 9, 2016 Record Low: 3°F on March 5, 1872 Weather for the week ahead: Light rain Friday AGBC Weather Weather.gov forecast Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. Subscribe to AGBC News wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes, Google Play, or TuneIn Radio, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or listen to each episode on the podcast pages at agreatbigcity.com/podcast. 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Keeping the Faith: Fewer of today's young adults consider themselves religious as compared to previous generations, but the news isn't entirely gloomy for the church - Details on March programs at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, including a preview of next month's CommunityREAD activities centered around the Lisa Wingate novel 'Before We Were Yours' - Some 30-million Americans are at higher risk of heart disease and stroke due to diabetes, but there are things you can do about it - What's trending in toys? We get the inside scoop from this week's American International Toy Fair in New York
60 years ago on March 9, 1959 — The Barbie doll debuts at the American International Toy Fair in New York 1 year ago on March 11, 2018 — A sight-seeing helicopter crashes into the East River, killing five passengers. 286 years ago on March 12, 1733 — Bowling Green Park is established as the city's first official park. Fifth Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade — Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade — Brooklyn St. Patrick's Day parade Episode 8: Harry Macklowe plans new tower across from St. Patrick's Cathedral — Harry Macklowe is one parcel closer to building his $1B Midtown office tower Chrysler Building sells for just $150 million 63 years ago on March 15, 1956 - 'My Fair Lady' opens on Broadway, starring Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews. March 15, 2018 — NYC Announces New Ferry Names Chosen by City Schoolchildren A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2011, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. Park of the day Railroad Park (Queens) — Rochdale, Queens — A densely-wooded area named for the nearby LIRR tracks and Locust Manor station, Railroad Park is mostly a wooded area with no fountains or plazas, but it does have a few hiking trails winding through the trees. Not to be confused with Railroad Park in the Bronx. Outdoor Skills: Navigation at Willowbrook Park in Staten Island Concert Calendar Weezer x Pixies Spring 2019 Tour, Weezer, Basement, Pixies, and TV on the Radio are playing Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 12th Ella Mai "The Debut Tour", Ella Mai, Kiana Ledé, and Lucky Daye are playing Brooklyn Steel on Tuesday, March 12th Todd Snider and Reed Foehl are playing Blender Theater at Gramercy on Wednesday, March 13th Teenage Fanclub and The Love Language are playing Music Hall of Williamsburg on Thursday, March 14th The Movielife and Travis Shettel are playing Brooklyn Night Bazaar on Friday, March 15th Have a Nice Life, Consumer, elizabeth colour wheel, Midwife, and Planning for Burial are playing Market Hotel on Friday, March 15th Massive Attack is playing Radio City Music Hall on Friday, March 15th The Purple Tour and Lukas Graham are playing Hammerstein Ballroom on Friday, March 15th Death Cults, Husbandry, and LAPêCHE are playing Union Pool on Friday, March 15th Have a Nice Life, Consumer, elizabeth colour wheel, Planning for Burial, and Wreck and Reference are playing Brooklyn Night Bazaar on Saturday, March 16th The Bouncing Souls and Strike Anywhere are playing White Eagle Hall on Saturday, March 16th Youth of Today, Glitterer, KRIMEWATCH, and Line Of Sight are playing Brooklyn Bazaar on Sunday, March 17th Kenny O'Brien & The O'Douls and Kevin Devine are playing Mercury Lounge on Sunday, March 17th This Heat, This Is Not This Heat, and Yvette are playing (le) Poisson Rouge on Monday, March 18th Thursday and American Pleasure Club are playing Saint Vitus Bar on Monday, March 18th Fleetwood Mac are playing Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 18th Lucy Dacus, Fenne Lily, and Mal Blum are playing White Eagle Hall on Wednesday, March 20th José González & The String Theory are playing Apollo Theater on Thursday, March 21st Ulver is playing Irving Plaza on Friday, March 22nd Weakened Friends, coping skills, Hit Like a Girl, and Nervous Dater are playing The Kingsland on Friday, March 22nd Hollis Brown is playing Mercury Lounge on Friday, March 22nd Jawbreaker is playing Brooklyn Steel on Saturday, March 23rd Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. Learn about New York Here's something you may not have known about New York: The NYC Department of Education is the largest school system in the United States, with 1.1 million students — larger than the entire population of San Francisco Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 85°F on March 13, 1990 Record Low: 6°F on March 13, 1888 Weather for the week ahead: Mixed precipitation on Friday through Monday, with high temperatures peaking at 58°F on Friday. Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. Subscribe to AGBC News wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes, Google Play, or Castbox, Overcast, and TuneIn Radio or listen to each episode on the podcast pages. If you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review wherever you're listening and visit agreatbigcity.com/podcast to see show notes and extra links for each episode. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere — Concert Calendar music from Jukedeck.com
96 years ago on March 5, 1923 — "Human Fly" Harry F. Young falls to his death while climbing the Hotel Martinique 49 years ago on March 6, 1970 — Weather Underground townhouse explodes 11 years ago on March 6, 2008 — An IED explodes outside Times Square Army recruitment office 2 years ago on March 7, 2017 — The 'Fearless Girl' statue is placed at Bowling Green, facing the famous Wall Street Bull statue 60 years ago on March 9, 1959 — The Barbie doll debuts at the American International Toy Fair in New York 8 years ago — The Norwegian Jewel sailing down the Hudson becomes the first post on the A Great Big City website! 8 years ago on March 4, 2011 — The TLC releases the results of their Taxi of Tomorrow survey 2 years ago on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 — FDNY Debuts New Tethered Drone with Infrared Camera A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. Park of the day Captain Rivera Playground — 156th Street in Woodstock in the Bronx — This playground honors Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr., a Marine pilot from the Bronx who died during a training mission in Operation Desert Shield. Parks Events If you're interested in keeping the city's parks clean, visit Canarsie Park for the Forest Restoration event on Saturday, March 9th. Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect natural areas in Canarsie Park and learn how to identify and safely remove invasive plants in order to help create a healthier ecosystem. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Please bring your own water bottle to this event. Space is limited and registration is required. Start time: 10:00 am End time: 12:00 pm Contact phone: (718) 392-5232 Location: Seaview Avenue and East 108th Street in Fresh Creek Nature Preserve in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Concert Calendar Cold Cave, ADULT, Psychic TV, and Sextile are playing Brooklyn Steel on Monday, March 4th The Monochrome Set and The Jetbeats are playing The Bowery Ballroom on Monday, March 4th Ice Cube is playing Terminal 5 in New York City on Wednesday, March 6th Morbid Angel, Blood Incantation, Cannibal Corpse, and Necrot are playing the Playstation Theater on Thursday, March 7th Nothing, Candy, and Tony Molina are playing Brooklyn Bazaar on Thursday, March 7th State Champs and Our Last Night are playing the Best Buy Theater on Friday, March 8th The Black Queen, Kanga, and Uniform are playing the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Friday, March 8th Robyn is playing Madison Square Garden on Friday, March 8th Trisomie 21 and Brighter Death Now are playing Brooklyn Bazaar on Friday, March 8th The Sound of Animals Fighting is playing Terminal 5 on Friday, March 8th Queensrÿche, Fates Warning, and The Cringe are playing Irving Plaza on Saturday, March 9th Weezer, Basement, the Pixies, and TV on the Radio are playing Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, March 12th Teenage Fanclub and The Love Language are playing The Bowery Ballroom on Wednesday, March 13th The Movielife and Travis Shettel are playing the Brooklyn Night Bazaar on Friday, March 15th Massive Attack is playing Radio City Music Hall on Friday, March 15th The Bouncing Souls and Strike Anywhere are playing White Eagle Hall in Jersey City on Saturday, March 16th Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. New York Fact Here's something you may not have known about New York: Central Park's Great Lawn was originally a reservoir of fresh water for city's water supply system. In 1931, it was filled in with material excavated from Rockefeller Center and the Eighth Avenue subway Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 79°F on March 10, 2016 Record Low: 3°F on March 5, 1872 Weather for the week ahead: Mainly dry and well below normal temperatures are expected through mid-week. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere — Concert Calendar music from Jukedeck.com
Chris Bryne attended the American International Toy Fair in New York City. He returns to the show to discuss the most popular and up and coming toys for the year.
Chris Bryne attended the American International Toy Fair in New York City. He returns to the show to discuss the most popular and up and coming toys for the year.
Today is March 9th, 2018, and today is Barbie Day. Back in 1959 at the “American International Toy Fair” hosted in New York City a brand new doll was unveiled. Interestingly, yesterday was International Women’s Day, and Mattel unveiled 17 new Barbie* dolls based on real women that many see as fantastic role models for children.This “What Day Is It?” episode is brought to you by Tax Act - go to https://thetalkinggeek.com/taxact to start filing your taxes today!
Today is March 9th, 2018, and today is Barbie Day. Back in 1959 at the “American International Toy Fair” hosted in New York City a brand new doll was unveiled. Interestingly, yesterday was International Women’s Day, and Mattel unveiled 17 new Barbie* dolls based on real women that many see as fantastic role models for children.This “What Day Is It?” episode is brought to you by Tax Act - go to https://thetalkinggeek.com/taxact to start filing your taxes today!
theOneCam and When Giants Meet were invited to this years American International Toy Fair at Jacob Javitz Center in NYC. We talk about our experience and give you guys a mini recap of what we saw and did. Hope you guys enjoy!