Podcasts about christmas toys

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 311 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Kris' Christmas socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: West Yorkshire Spinners in the Fairy Lights colorway & Patons Kroy in Red for heels Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page I knit pair of socks out of this same colorway for Mom in 2019- Ravelry Project Page here. That was my 100th pair of OMG Heel socks.   Elsa Pattern: Queen Elsa Amigurumi by Chiara Cremon (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava (worsted weight acrylic yarn) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Ravelry Project Page Fantastic, really clear pattern. Body is worked from the bottom up all the way through the head, then you add two arms and a cape on the back. I ironed the cape and body to smooth out the fabric.   Penguin Pattern: Penguin by Lion Brand Yarn- free crochet pattern on the Lion Brand website Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted minis in Black, Clarity, White and Orange colorways Hook: C (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Over the Rainbow Socks Yarn: Cashmere & Coconuts MCN Sock yarn in the Somewhere Over the Rainbow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Woolens & Nosh 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh, 75/25 Superwash Wool/Nylon 2025 Advent Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Kirby Wirby 2025 Advent Socks Yarn: Kirby Wirby 75/25 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the 2025 Advent Christmas Toys from the 80s 24 Stripe Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Yarn theme: Christmas Toys from the 80s   Very Hungry Caterpillar Socks Yarn: Teal Torch Knits Splendid Sock (100% SW Merino) in the Emerald Colorway, Murky Depths Deep Sock in the Age of Aquarium Colorway & Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes in the Vanilla Bean colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) and US 2 Ravelry Project Page Cast on 56 sts with US 1.5 for cuff. After cuff, knit a few rounds. 4 sets of increases (4 increases each time) to get to 72 sts. Then change to US 2 needles and test for stretchiness after first block of colorwork. Mapped out the colorwork for one sock based on Pacific Knit Co's Garden Doodle set.   Sheri's Christmas Socks Yarn: Gusto Wool Echos in Colorway 1515 (blue to purple gradient in 2-50g skeins) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page I cast this on to bring to Rhinebeck on my Lemonwood Mini Minder (I have this Art Deco one) so I could walk and knit. Cast on cuff of sock #2 on a separate pair of needles before going to see Hattie in Shrek so I had that ready to work on. Back at home, I finished the first leg and heel and am on to the foot.   Gus the Dino Pattern: Gus the Dino by KP Crochet Patterns. $8.50 US Pattern on Etsy (on sale right now) Yarn: Bernat Blanket in Misty Green & Parfait Chunky in White Hook: J (6.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Brainstorming I shared a check in on Christmas making plans/schedule   From the Armchair   Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab. Amazon Affiliate Link. Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   KAL News   Pigskin Party '25 Event Dates: KAL Dates- Thursday September 4, 2025- Monday February 9, 2026 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Official Rules Registration Form  (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Check out this Ravelry Thread with helpful tips for the event, crowd sourced from our incredible players.   Updates In This Episode Count On It Challenge hosted by Twice Sheared Sheep, Official Sponsor for Quarter 2 (November). Details in this Ravelry thread. Winner announced. Official Sponsor for Quarter 3 (December)- Suburban Stitcher Mini Maker's Merry Month See details in this Ravelry Thread. Stay tuned for more about our Official Sponsor for Quarter 4 (January)- Yarnaceous Fibers November participation prize winners were announced   Commentator Update from Mary- links in this section bring you to Ravelry Inspired by the Q3 challenge, there's lots of chatter in the December huddle about things to make with mini skeins!  If you are at a loss for what to make, head on over to the huddle for some ideas!  Three players have already submitted for points in the Q3 challenge--and all three of them made patterns by PSP sponsor Sarah Schira (Imagined Landscapes) * Esalaza made a super cute textured stripe scrappy hat in red, green, and white....very festive! * Fgcreations made a gnoel gnome--also very festive in Christmas colors! *Amazeh made a Gnatty the Unexpected Gnome   Way to rack up those points by combining a sponsor pattern with the Q3 challenge!   Speaking of racking up points...I was curious what the highest scoring single point project is so far. DebLinden got 1155 points for one project!  How'd she do it, you ask? *She knit a sweater holding two yarns together using 3639 yards (plenty of yardage for a blitz!),  *She used 4 pigskin exclusive products, and  *She used 3 additional proshop sponsor products. Well done!   Wishing you all a happy holiday season!   Contest, News & Notes Check out my 2025 Vlogmas Playlist on YouTube   On a Happy Note Laura texted me a photo of she and her friend Arielle wearing socks I knit them! Dad, Dan and I went to the Irish pub for Dan's birthday Dad's knee replacement surgery went really well. Seeing Hattie in Shrek and spending the afternoon with Riley. Sue and Chelsea from Legacy Fiber Artz sent me their 4 Sundays Advent- micro sock sets Our friend Merry came to visit and brought homemade food for Dad. She also brought me a beautiful bracelet whose beads are made with Mom's funeral flowers in Wizard of Oz colors. Riley and Milie came down this weekend. We did lots of knitting, crochet and a bit of latch hook. Check out the 13th and 14th vlogmas videos for more.   Quote of the Week "Welcome winter. Your late dawns and chilled breath make me lazy, but I love you nonetheless." —Terri Guillemets   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. 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Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert, sharing tips on festive-season games, toys, and activities to keep children engaged and entertained, whether at home or while travelling. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Nikki Bush, Resident human potential and parenting expert, sharing tips on festive-season games, toys, and activities to keep children engaged and entertained, whether at home or while travelling. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Etch A Sketch is yet another classic toy that Josh and Chuck love and respect. Learn all about this Hall of Fame entry today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since Cabbage Patch Kids came along in 1983, there’s been an annual holiday frenzy around one particular toy – the must-have Christmas toy of the year. But what makes a toy a must-have toy? Josh and Chuck investigate (and kick off the holidays).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you love Play-Doh? Chuck and Josh certainly love to talk about it, from its interesting history as a wall cleaner, to its more scientific chemical properties. It's everything you ever wanted to know about the pliable children's toy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Action figures have a long and glorious history. From GI Joes to Star Wars figures, these offshoots of dolls came along at just the right time to capture the hearts and minds of children everywhere. Learn all about the partial history of action figures right here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprisingly, Cabbage Patch Kids have turned up on SYSK almost as much as the Nazis or Seinfeld. It’s finally time to dive all the way into CPKs, from their controversial origins to the Christmas craze of ‘83 to their alter egos, Garbage Pail Kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've covered our fair share of pop-culture icons and here is another - Hula-Hoops. They've been around since ancient time in some form or another, but made their name in during the Hoop Boom of the 1950s. Learn all about this popular fad and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since more than 1 billion people have played it, you're probably familiar with the board game Monopoly, but we bet you don't know its secret origins as a left-wing socialist teaching tool. Learn about the history, rules and cultural impact of Monopoly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world has seen a lot of weird investment bubbles in its time, but few of them rival the fever that gripped the world in the 90s after Beanie Babies took off. Let’s visit this strange chapter in toy history together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the holidays in 1986 (and ’87) (and ’88) the most stupendous, most wanted, most amazing thing any kid could possibly get – outside of a pony, *maybe* – was the NES. That year, video games came back from the dead and changed forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're an American who had a childhood, you probably have some nostalgia for Hot Wheels. Get your engines revved for this trip down memory lane as we discuss these fun and iconic toys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easy Bake Ovens are as iconic as a toy can get, as American as apple pie or baseball. Learn all about these light bulb cooking, working ovens that endanger children to this day, in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have played with a yo-yo before -- perhaps you've even walked the dog -- but do you know about the physics behind what makes a yo-yo sleep and wake up? Learn all about inertia, angular momentum and the history of the yo-yo in this episode of SYSK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arts Respond with Lucy Gellman: Daniel Hunt, CONNCORP'S 2ND Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway by WNHH Community Radio

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed representatives from Calvary Church to share details about their incredible community blessing event happening this weekend. The church is giving away FREE brand-new toys and non-perishable groceries on Saturday, December 13 from 9am–11am, for families with children from preschool through elementary age. With no strings attached, their mission is simple: to bless the community this Christmas season and remind everyone that they are loved. Supplies are available while they last, and all are welcome.

Toys take over every holiday season, especially when birthdays follow closely after Christmas. If the toy clutter feels overwhelming, this episode offers simple strategies to keep your home calm and your kids happy.Diana Rene shares easy ways to declutter with your kids without stress and how to prep for new gifts arriving.Toy Time Tips: Manage Holiday Toy Clutter Like a ProWhy the day after Christmas isn't always the best decluttering dayHow to involve kids happily in toy cleanupBenefits of experience gifts for less clutterPre-Christmas prep to make room for new toysSmart toy rotation and declutter in mid-JanuaryNavigate the post-holiday toy influx with practical, gentle approaches.What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?15-20 minute episodes to help you tackle your to-do listHow to declutter in an effective and efficient wayGuest interviewsDeep dives on specific topicsFind Diana Rene on social media:Instagram: @the.decluttered.momFacebook: @the.decluttered.momPinterest: @DianaRene Are you ready for a peaceful and clutter-free home? Watch my FREE training video “Chaos to Calm” to learn how it's possible! And find all of my resources here.

DCS is talking all the hottest toys the kids want from Santa. Did you're kids favorite toy make the list this year? Plus DCS talks Diddy Mom making a statement about the new documentary, cyber Monday numbers and Tyler the creator getting the Vanity Fair innovator award. 

Send us a textIt's the return of Pods R Us! It's that time of year when we look back at the hottest Christmas toys of yesteryear! Let's set the Saturday Morning Time Machine for 1981, and see what's waiting.Happy Holidays, and thanks for 'tooning in!

Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams once again fills in for Dan and fields both calls and texts from listeners with their takes on the current field of candidates for Colorado governor in the 2026 Republican primary.Captain Matt Turner of the Weld County Sheriff's office calls in with information on where to donate toys for underprivileged children this holiday season.

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This week we invited Alonso Duralde back to the pod to talk about the Christmas TV movie classic, The Christmas Toy, which is basically Toy Story but with death!Tune in next week when our movie will be... Santa Jaws.-----Buy Alonso's new and updated book Have Yourself a Movie Little ChristmasListen to the podcast Linoleum KnifeAlso listen to Maximum Film wherever you get your podcasts!Finally, follow Alonso on instagram!Visit Emily's ETSY store FlemGems!Matt will be at The Ice House comedy club in Pasadena on December 13th!If you are in California, Jordan will be here on these dates!Wed Dec 3rd - Merced Public Library 5pm - 7pmSaturday Dec 6th - Thousand Oaks Public Library 2pm - 3pmGet a copy of Jordan Morris's comic book Predator: Black White and Blood #4!Also click this link to get a signed copy of something else Jordan made! https://bit.ly/coolfight

We're officially in the run up to Christmas!For the next few weeks, Lunchtime Live is going to be highlighting some great Irish businesses that you can support this festive season.Today, we're focusing on toys kids may want to put on their lists to Santa.To discuss, Andrea is joined by Creator of the ‘30 Seconds' board game Greg Dooley, Owner and CEO of Jiminy Toys Bobbi Cotter, Shop Manager of Cogs Toys & Games Alan Condon and Founder of The Toy Factory Giorgia Anile.

Every Christmas, for no apparent reason, there's something that your kids will really want. These kinds of fads happen all the time in the digital age, but before the world wide web, Cabbage Patch Kids became a huge craze around the festive season.Joining Seán to discuss is Greg McKevitt, Journalist with The BBC.Image: Cabbage Patch Kids

Every Christmas, for no apparent reason, there's something that your kids will really want. These kinds of fads happen all the time in the digital age, but before the world wide web, Cabbage Patch Kids became a huge craze around the festive season.Joining Seán to discuss is Greg McKevitt, Journalist with The BBC.Image: Cabbage Patch Kids

Today On With Mario Lopez – The first Christmas toy lists of 2025 drops, the getting out of bed dread study, latest buzz, we dig into our mentions and would Mario send his own sister to jail for $200 million dollars!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York Post highlights this year's hot toys, including Hasbro Connect Four Frenzy and American Girl's Truly Me Doll. A new movie, 'A Wisconsin Christmas Pie,' featuring Katie Laki and Ryan Carns, is set to release on October 9th. Rock band Striper is releasing a new Christmas album titled 'The Greatest Gift of All' on November 21st. In the UK, Buckingham Palace will host a Christmas pop-up store offering royal-themed gifts and treats from November 14th through January 5th. Lastly, a woman named Cassie enjoys keeping her Christmas decorations up year-round, celebrating the magic and joy it brings.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Tonight on The Last Word: The U.S. economy shrinks for the first time since the pandemic. Also, Donald Trump claims he “could” have Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the U.S., but his lawyers don't want him to. Plus, polls show voters are souring on Trump after a chaotic 100 days. And federal workers speak out against Trump-Musk cuts. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Andrew Weissmann, Jonathan Alter, and Jacob Soboroff join Lawrence O'Donnell.

This week, Evel keeps getting crazier, with both his jumps, and his lifestyle. The movie about his life premiers, shooting him into superstar fame. His toy becomes the smash hit of Christmas. He carries trademark cane, sometimes made of heavy lead, and pummels photographers with it. He has no regard for anyone's well being, but he sure does spend a LOT of money! The bigger he gets, the bigger his lies get!!Call George Hamilton names, after he makes you famous, fill your hands with diamond rings "so your family will have security when you die", and pattern your showmanship after Liberace with Evel Knievel - Part 4!!Check us out, every Tuesday!We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!! Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS & STM merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS & STM!! Contact us on... twitter.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com facebook.com/Crimeinsports instagram.com/smalltownmurderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode Sean and Daron give us their Mt Rushmore of childhood Christmas Toys!     Podcast made for everyone.  Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more.  As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Thursday and Saturday mornings that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.   Hosts - Sean Kiper, Neil Payne, Wes Crouch, Adam Muncy, and Daron Stephens. If you would like to help the show!   Cash App: fromc2cpc    Paypal: corner2cornerpc@gmail.com   Follow and Like us on the following Social Media Platforms. https://www.tiktok.com/@fromcorner2corner?lang=en   https://twitter.com/corner2cornerpc   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1CVW5JlWWXRJLUWzuJc6g   www.fromcorner2corner.com   From Corner2Corner Online Store:   https://fromcorner2corner.itemorder.com/shop/home/  

IT'S TIME TO WATCH THE MUPPETS! This week we watched The Christmas Toy. Distracted rants include but are not limited to Saturday Night, Christmas movies, Just Friends, Bugs Bunny, Dogma, Gwyneth Paltrow, Emilio Estevez, Wishbone, Christmas song topics, TiMER, Meg gets a gift, and much more!"The toys in the playroom of the Jones household magically come to life when their owners aren't looking. On Christmas Eve, as the toys eagerly await the arrival of a new toy, Rugby the tiger plots to make sure he remains the favorite toy."Follow us:Twitter.com/ittwtmInstagram.com/ittwtm

Welcome to the show my friends. Today I dive into, Mall Santa's and the Christmas Wish List, Bob Dylan music and The passing of Casey Chaos of Amen. Hope everyone is hanging in there during these often stressful times. Remember to call a friend you haven't talked to in awhile and tell them you love them. Hanukkah Candles Lit and Merry Christmas Happy Holidays. DDR Tour Dates https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Patreon Bonus Episodes https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates 

Welcome to today's CINEMAS Present! In this episode, your host, The Film Buff, delves into a heartwarming film featuring Muppets and inspiration. Join us as we explore movies inspired by Jim Henson's 1986 classic The Christmas Toy.

Happy Holidays everybody! While Ben takes some much needed time off to spend with his family, Will gets the pleasure of continuing the puppet master's tradition of spending the holiday season with their good friends from What The Muppet Podcast. Join Will, Briah and James as they discuss the 1986 Christmas special, The Christmas Toy. Spend this Holiday season with us as we reminisce about this heartwarming story of friendship, family and love.Whether you are old friends or new friends home with the family. We can all be together at Christmas! Join the discussion on our discord! https://discord.gg/JDtWJrhPF6Follow us on twitter @PMoNPodcast and on Instagram and Threads @puppetmastersofnoneFind out more about the puppet masters on our website: https://puppetmastersofnone.wixsite.com/puppetmastersofnoneOriginal Music Composed by Taetro. @Taetro  https://www.taetro.com/Send us a text

Our 2024 milestone episode is here! Aiming to hit the highest of holiday highs, Ian tries to select something dear to Jam's heart, but may have miscalculated. Looking for the worst of the worst, Jam does a bad music cram-session and comes up with something properly bad but also slightly inscrutable. The ranking music in this episode is "Together At Christmas" performed by Kermit the Frog and the cast of The Christmas Toy.

In this episode of the Blonde Highlights podcast with Kris Yeo and Kyle Hennessy, Kris shares her recent health struggles with pneumonia and the impact it had on her holiday spirit. The conversation flows into the anticipation of holiday parties, the influence of social media algorithms, and the challenges of dealing with online criticism. As the discussion progresses, they touch on Christmas preparations, nostalgic childhood gifts, and reflections on parenting and home economics classes. The episode wraps up with light-hearted banter and final thoughts on the importance of nostalgia and connection.

Get ready for a look back at the most epic Christmas toys EVER! In this video, Glesga Da counts down the top Christmas toys in HISTORY. From the classic favourites like the GAMEBOY to SUBBUTEO, what are the very best Xmas toys ever invented?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

VYS0046 | Ding Dong Merrily On High Strangeness - Vayse to Face to Face with Stephanie Quick and AP Strange: Christmas 2024 - Show Notes Ho, ho, holy shit that's another year gone and Christmas is here again! To mark the ever-increasing speed at which the years fly past in a blur of spiralling anxiety and gathering doom, Hine and Buckley invite two of the nicest, wisest and funniest people in Weirdosphere, Stephanie Quick and AP Strange, to help them celebrate away the winter blues. Drawing on the British tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas, Hine, Buckley, Strange and Quick (also the title of the upcoming Vayse autobiography) work their way around the cardinal points, each telling a ghost story from the place in which they were born: the North and South of England and the East Coast and West Coast of the US. There are tales of a murderous jester who stalks the corridors of a Cumbrian castle to this day; a red haired woman who haunting a pirate-built cottage in New England; a missing bride at a Christmas wedding in a very haunted stately home in Hampshire; and a revolutionary Californian abolitionist who still throws nuts from trees over 120 years after her death... and they discuss three lesser known British winter traditions: Raymond Briggs' Snowman, ignoring Thanksgiving and moaning about the weather... (recorded 8 December 2024) Thanks to AP and Steph for preparing the stories and thanks to Keith for another year of show notes - follow the man on Blue Sky: @peakflow.bsky.social. Merry Christmas everyone, thanks for listening! Steph Quick online Ghost Dog is a Mystery Box (Steph's blog) (https://stephaniequick.home.blog/) Steph on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniequick2683/videos) Steph on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dashing_eccentric/) Steph on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.qich) Steph on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/lunarose.bsky.social) AP Strange online AP Strange's Weird Writings (https://www.apstrange.com/) The AP Strange Show podcast (https://theapstrangeshow.transistor.fm/episodes) AP on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@APStrange23) AP on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/apstrange23/) AP on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/apstrange.bsky.social) Hine's intro A Visit from St. Nicholas - All Poetry (https://allpoetry.com/A-Visit-from-St.-Nicholas) VYS0013 | A Vayse-man Came Travelling - Yule 2022 (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vys0013) VYS0028 | Psychic Jizz - Vayse to Face with Stephanie Quick (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vys0028) VYS0037 | Elvis with a Flaming Sword - Vayse to Face with AP Strange (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vys0037) A short history of the Christmas ghost story Yule - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule) A Christmas Carol - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmas_Carol) The Pickwick Papers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pickwick_Papers) The Story Of The Goblins Who Stole A Sexton (BBC Radio Drama) - Archive.org (https://archive.org/details/the-story-of-the-goblins-who-stole-a-sexton) A Ghost Story for Christmas (BBC anthology series) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Ghost_Story_for_Christmas) M.R. James - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._R._James) Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%27Oh,_Whistle,_and_I%27ll_Come_to_You,_My_Lad%27) Whistle And I'll Come To You - Dream Sequence (BBC Omnibus 1968) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTkvzOuYvTM) Buckley's ghost story: The Murderous Jester of Muncaster Castle Muncaster Castle - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muncaster_Castle) Cumbria - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumbria) VYSXXXX | The Real Vayse: Halloween 2024 (https://www.vayse.co.uk/vysxxxx) Thomas Skelton: The Murderous Jester of Muncaster Castle - Haunted Palace (https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2016/11/15/thomas-skelton-the-murderous-jester-of-muncaster-castle/) The Remains of John Briggs, containing Letters From the Lakes, Letter XI: Muncaster Hall - Archive.org (https://archive.org/details/remainsofjohnbri00brigiala/page/154/mode/2up) Fool of Muncaster - Muncaster.co.uk (https://www.muncaster.co.uk/castle/foolofmuncaster) Thomas Ligotti - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Ligotti) Morecambe Bay cockling disaster - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morecambe_Bay_cockling_disaster) Jester - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jester) AP's ghost story: Ocean Born Mary New England - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England) In search of Stephen King in New England, US - Roadbook (https://roadbook.com/travel/road-trip-new-england-stephen-king/) H.P. 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Ah, Christmas… the time for peace, goodwill– and for those caught up in one of the famous must-have toy crazes– store brawls and price-gouging! In this fun, nostalgic episode we revisit 3 notable toy crazes– one from the 80s, one from the 90s, and one from the 2010s.  Which toy sparked so many riots, some stores started having shipments delivered by armored truck? How did a popular talk show host play a key role in starting the frenzy for another must-have toy? And what controversy arose AFTER some lucky children opened their dream toy on Christmas Day?  Find out which 3 toys we chose to feature, and hear all the juicy details when we unwrap the frenzy surrounding them! Or find (and subscribe to!) the show on your favorite podcast app or the Scandal Water Podcast Youtube channel.  Thank you to Sherry for her top-of-the-show shoutout! MID-ROLL AD: Join Candy and Ashley (and special guest Brian!) for the last official minisode of 2024, and their first video minisode! Candy interviews both Ashley and Brian about notable gifts from their childhood, and Ashley takes viewers on an impromptu tour of her basement, where just a few of her childhood treasures are stored.

Send us a textIt's time for nostalgia. We're talking about the best toys from each year of the 80s. We'll cover Smurfs, Transformers, Teddy Ruxpin, Rubik's Cube, Jenga, Nintendo, He-Man, and more! You'll feel like you're reading the Sears catalog along with us. We also draft the top toys that we personally loved. This episode will give you the feels. Listen now!If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Want to support our show and become a PCY Classmate? Click here!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagramLegally VegasLegally Vegas! Our podcast where Bighorn Law attorneys dig into all things legal and...Listen on: SpotifySupport the show

Send us a textLet's take a deep dive into yesterday and check out the Christmas Toys of 1989. What were your favorites? Did they make the list? Find out with all the nostalgic goodness you can handle, including great memories, and commercials. If you were a kid then, you'll feel like a kid again after listening. If you weren't there, sit back and experience Christmas in the 80s.This is THE CHRISTMAS TOYS OF 1989! Thank for 'tooning in! And Happy Holidays!

Ruth Roberts, owner of Coggs Toys and Games - The Brain Shop and Adam Maguire, from the RTÉ Business Desk

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Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming Christmas stories, including the release of a new version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' benefiting African initiatives, the year-round holiday spirit in Santa Claus, Indiana, a quirky Welsh Christmas tradition involving a horse's skull, the annual Santa Speedo Sprint in Albany, New York, and the top Christmas toys of the year like the Fart Blaster from 'Despicable Me 4'. The show also promotes a commercial-free subscription option and Johnny's other podcast, 'Daily Comedy News.'00:00  Band Aid 2024 01:08 Christmas in Santa Claus, Indiana01:39 Welsh Christmas Tradition: The Gray Mare02:47 Albany Santa Speedo Sprint and Chili Chowder Fest03:14 Top Christmas Toys of the Year04:01 Conclusion and Show PromotionUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    This podcast supports Podcasting 2.0 if you'd like to support the show via value for value and stream some sats!

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T. Hack's son has been pouring over the toy catalogs and circling everything! What's the hottest toy you're looking for this holiday season?

This week, we're joined by comedian, producer, and co-star of The George Lucas Talk Show,  Patrick Cotnoir, to talk about the failed Jim-Henson developed sitcom pilot Puppetman! Sometimes when we watched this really obscure stuff, we'll find a diamond in the rough (looking at you Christmas Toy). Is this one of those times? Listen to find out but no it's not. Check out http://kermitmentstuff.com/ to get your Kermitment merch! Kermitment has a Patreon! Running a podcast is deceptively expensive work, so by becoming our Patron, you help us cover those costs and allow us to do funner, cooler stuff in the future! Find out more here! Visit our website to find a link to the Kermitment Patreon and more fun stuff at http://Kermitment.com! If you can't get enough Kermitment, follow @KermitmentPod, where we'll tweet fun stuff and interact with our listeners! And you can follow each of us individually: Matt: @MatthewGaydos Sam: @im_sam_schultz