Podcasts about Mattel

Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey continue their Toy Story series with a deep dive into the franchise's merchandising legacy—and how a scrappy unknown toy company landed the rights that Mattel and Hasbro turned down. From the earliest Thinkway figures to today's collector's items worth thousands, they explore how Toy Story became one of the most profitable and collectible Disney properties of all time. Plus, Jim shares a personal behind-the-scenes story about the original vision for Toy Story 4, including his lost interview with John and Nancy Lasseter—and how a Valentine turned into something very different. Why Thinkway got the Toy Story license when everyone else passed What Barbie's deleted scene tells us about Pixar's early struggles The rise of collector culture—and what a boxed Buzz goes for now Jim's first-day-of-release trip to MGM Studios and the Toy Story parade The real story behind the development and derailment of Toy Story 4 How John Lasseter's personal life reshaped the film and Pixar's future From Sid's backyard to $10,000 auctions, this episode is packed with nostalgia, controversy, and stories you won't hear anywhere else. Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey took his kids shoe shopping, and his older son wanted to get $180 running shoes. Joey said that wasn’t happening. Nancy saw a lady being overly dramatic about the heat yesterday... while wearing winter clothes. Hot Tea: A radio host called Patrick Mahomes “fat” and Mahomes’ trainer called him out for it on social media. Lauren Alania shut down a mom shamer who was judging her for bottle feeding her baby. Blake Shelton won’t go to the beach or wear shorts because his legs are so white that they look “translucent.” A bride placed all of the plus-sized guests at her wedding reception together at a table labeled “Weight Watchers.” Joey went to a special Warner Brothers employee screening of the new Superman movie and really enjoyed it. Lucky 7 Nancy’s son got in a dirt bike accident last week and broke his wrist. Yesterday, he cut off his cast and is now complaining that it hurts. Nancy is over it! Mattel has released a new Barbie that has diabetes and has a glucose monitor. What would Joey and Nancy Barbies come with? Karly’s aunt started befriending a crow and it brought her a gift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have so much to get through, we bring on local Aussie Matt Teale'o to assist! Kicking off the News, we must first go back in time; to unearth some unknown prototypes from the 80's Battle Beasts Toyline! Then we hit the artic cold in the latest HasLab funded project from G.I. Joe; the Snow C.A.T. A teaser pic of the MOTU Origins Fright Zone, gives us all an insight into which direction the property might be heading. Jurassic Park SDCC Exclusive set, looks like so much fun & is Scott & T-Bob really worth $100extra? More Masters news with a cross-over of Shredder & Skeletor, plus Man-E-Faces gets the Mondo treatment; and the Mythic Legions - Horror Of Einsamall wave looks absolutely incredible!! We then review the last few episodes of Lego Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy - including the Final Episode! Radical Rewind Presents: Independence Day - an overview of the fun & excitement. Then rounding out the ep Trent unveils a project he has been working on for a number of years: a Book - The Dark Epoch! Finally published & available now! All this & more! To find out more about Trent's new Book; including how to secure a copy for yourself; be sure to check out: https://thedarkepoch.org/ To follow Matt Tealeo's Toy Collecting Journey: Check out his Instagram page: @tealeos_toyboxSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, the Bodacious Bracket Tournament returns, this time with a 4th of July twist! So crack open a cold one and find a seat at the picnic table, cause we're gonna debate MATTEL FOOD FIGHTERS action figures, but only one can win! Will it be your favorite? The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podcast about growing up in the 1980's & 1990's, with a specific focus on action figures, video games, junk food and retro geek stuff. Hosts Keith, Joe & Dave are your weekly tour guides as we travel back in time... when toys were cooler, movies were funnier, times were simpler & life in general was just MORE RAD! Got a question, comment or idea for our show? Want to share a story of your own with us? The Time Blaster Toyline is open 24/7! Leave us a message or shoot over a text message at 734-494-2292 Follow us on Instagram: @timeblastertoys @theretroko @mathew_priest

Mattel's Jurassic World exclusive is already feeling the effects of inflation. And this time, it's not about the price! Plus, The Simpsons just killed off Marge. That's horrible! Especially since I had Maggie in the death pool. Tiny Chef canceled and you won't believe the words that came out of that tiny mouth of his. Also, the police officer vanishes from Hasbro's G.I. Joe Classified lineup. Let's see how they like it. And Mattel seems hell-bent on proving fans can see John Cena… by releasing every imaginable version of him as an action figure. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on Entertainment Earth TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions  

We kick off the Convention Collectibles season with PART ONE of our run-down of the best and most exciting COLLECTIBLES and EXCLUSIVES we're looking forward to at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Mattel, Hasbro, NECA, and more!

This week, Bridget is joined by Producer Mike to break down the tech stories you might have missed. Weird AI-generated videos depicting Black women in racist tropes and stereotypes are suddenly showing up in our feeds. Bridget provides an update on how the videos have rapidly evolved even since Tuesday's deep-dive episode on the topic: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiktok-minstrel-shows-are-mocking-black-women-using/id1520715907?i=1000714408197 A band that seems to have been created by AI has hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners on Spotify. Who is behind it? This rabbit hole goes deep: https://musically.com/2025/06/26/velvet-sundown-are-a-seemingly-ai-generated-band-with-325k-spotify-listeners/ RFK Jr is a reckless liar who is destroying our health system, but he'd rather talk about wearable devices: https://www.thenation.com/article/society/trump-science-health-purge/ The man who murdered Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman seems to have used data brokers to find her address. Americans should demandA list of legal-but-sketchy brokers: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25977763-1-1/ Mattel struck a deal with OpenAI to explore fun, not at all dangerous ways to put AI in children's toys. This prototype looks particularly promising: https://www.tiktok.com/@filmsmtvofficial/video/7154710464696438043 Conspirituality podcast on MAHA: https://www.conspirituality.net/episodes/259-maha-is-project-2025-trojan-horse Our TANGOTI episode about data shady brokers: https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/doxxing-101-our-personal-information-is-available-online/id1520715907?i=1000577153294See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we seem to have Gremlins in both our Run Sheet; as well as our Recording Gear too...!!! Because things certainly don't go as planned! But please bear with us as we attempt to record another fun filled episode! First major upset, is the obvious fact, Trent was unable to join us for this episode. "The Show Must Go On"; so we bring you the Latest News, including Super7 ThunderCats & Boxed M.A.S.K. excitement from Loyal Subjects. Jaws Celebrating it's 50th Anniversary with an equally impressive reveal from Mondo!! Superman Fights Godzilla & Ghostbusters goes all in on the Ecto-Glow theme! Plus a fan created: Real Ghostbusters Book, that has been years in the making! Switching gears in the Wasteland; we cover the awesome event that was: Radical Rewind Presents Mad Max 2 - Road Warrior!! Plus we recap the past three episodes of Trent's journey on Lego Masters: Grand Masters of the Galaxy - in the lead-up to the Finals!! In addition; we want to thank EVERYONE for the awesome interaction & support on our Milestone 400th episode! Thankyou all!! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sie rasen, wir reden: Da F1 - DER FILM von Joseph Kosinski gerade über die Leinwände brettert, haben wir unsere liebsten wie größten Formel 1-Fans Anne und Gregor ins Studio chauffiert, um nicht nur über Brad Pitts Ausflug in den größten Rennzirkus der Welt zu sprechen, sondern auch um einmal ein wenig über die Memory Lane des Rennsportfilms zu gleiten. Vorbei an RUSH - ALLES FÜR DEN SIEG und LE MANS 66 aka FORD VS: FERRARI, mit Abstechern in Richtung GRAN TURISMO und SENNA oder auch schon mal abseits der realen Strecken mit SPEED RACER und REDLINE. Daneben beraten die Drei, ob die FAST & FURIOUS-Reihe dem Genre zugeordnet werden kann, während auch speziellere Renner wie THUNDERBOLT, AUF DEM HIGHWAY IST DIE HÖLLE LOS, DAS VERRÜCKTESTE AUTO DER WELT oder RICKY BOBBY - KÖNIG DER RENNFAHRER ihre Startposition einnehmen dürfen und Daniel auch noch mal DEATH RACE aus ganz besonderen Gründen ins Rennen schickt. Aber alles erst nachdem F1 - DER FILM fachmännisch auseinander genommen und auf seine Einzelteile überprüft wurde. Darüber hinaus palavert unsere Boxencrew aber auch noch mal kurz über die Verpflichtung von Denis Villeneuve als neuer Bond-Regisseur und natürlich über das, was sie so zuletzt gesehen hat. Bei Anne war es unter anderem THE FIRST AVENGER: CIVIL WAR, derweil Gregor einen erneuten Ritt durch das Spider-Man-Universum von Sony gewagt und sich von der VENOM-Trilogie über MADAME WEB bis hin zu MORBIUS vorgearbeitet hat. Es kann wahrlich Schöneres geben. Wie hoffentlich diese Folge, bei der wir Euch nun viel Spaß wünschen. Habt ein schönes Wochenende und bleibt so gesund wie gut drauf. Und denkt an die Worte des großen Walter Röhrl: Ein Auto ist erst dann schnell genug, wenn man morgens davor steht und Angst hat, es aufzuschließen. Rocket Beans wird unterstützt von fritz-kola und Mattel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tech News and Commentary Dave and Chris discuss WhatsApp ads,Mattel and OpenAI’s collaboration, Spotify’s lossless audio, CarPlay Ultra, the DoD and Ai tools, YouTube TV’s multiview feature, and more. “News Pick of the Week” with Ralph Bond In the world of battery technology one key trend is to embed electronic devices into wearable devices and […]

¿Por qué el trabajo de cuidado no está en los informes sobre el futuro del trabajo?¿Qué es el Furoshiki y cómo podría sustituir al packaging? Te lo contamos todo.Hemos llegado al inicio de una era de smart toys, te platicamos por qué es importante la alianza entre OpenAI y Mattel.Analizamos el Reporte sobre el futuro de la gestión de la innovación 2025 de la compañía brasileña Inventta.Estamos viendo la serie Matabot en Apple TV+ y nos tiene fascinados.Y para nuestros Patreon, analizamos qué es el Single Source of Truth y cómo se fusiona con el concepto de AI Concierge.

We're back with a brand new episode of FigGuys — and this one's packed with figure talk from top to bottom!First up, we break down the big SDCC 2025 reveal of the John Cena SDCC Exclusive WWE Ultimate Edtion Figure, sharing our thoughts on the design and if we are scooping it up. We also cover all the latest wrestling figure news, rumors, and upcoming pre-orders from Mattel, Jazwares, and beyond.Then, to cap things off, we're joined by Tom from Ringside Collectibles, who shares his thoughts on the Cena reveal, gives insight into what's coming soon to Ringside , and teases announcements surrounding their new Unsanctioned Classics Superstars line!Mike and Tom are your Fig Guys for all things in the world of Pro Wrestling! Covering it all from WWE by Mattel, to AEW by Jazwares, Heels and Faces, Big Rubber Guys/Major Bendies from CollectMajor and everything in between. Your one stop shop for all wrestling figure interviews, news and so much more!---------------------------Watch The FigGuys Live on YouTube every Tuesday at 7pm EST! Listen to The FigGuys on your favorite Podcast Platforms. Follow @officicalfigguys on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & X! Follow @TheOGFigKid on Instagram Follow @MikeBelcaster on Instagram & X! For more on The FigGuys visit TheFigGuys.com#WrestlingFigures #SDCC2025 #JohnCena #WWEElite #RingsideCollectibles #Unsanctioned #ClassicsSuperstars #WrestlingFigurePodcast #MattelCreations #FigureNews #ActionFigures

Send us a textEver wondered how to explain AI news to the curious young minds in your life? This episode of AI for Kids Scoop breaks down the latest artificial intelligence developments from early to mid-June in language kids and adults can understand together.We dive into Apple's new "Apple Intelligence" features unveiled at their Worldwide Developer Conference. Picture asking your iPhone to translate a FaceTime call in real time or edit photos simply by describing what you want to change. We explore what this means for families who use these devices and how AI is quietly transforming everyday tech experiences.The conversation turns to Mattel's groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI, which promises to bring AI-powered toys to market later this year. Yes, Barbie's getting a brain! While these interactive toys offer exciting possibilities for creative play and learning, we discuss the important privacy considerations parents should keep in mind as toys begin collecting and processing children's data.We also unpack significant research from the Alan Turing Institute showing that 22% of children ages 8-12 have already engaged with AI chatbots, often without distinguishing between human and machine interactions. This highlights the critical need for AI literacy in schools and homes. Our screen-free activity encourages critical thinking about AI by having kids identify potential AI failures and develop human backup plans—a perfect way to build digital discernment without more screen time.From European AI regulations to Microsoft's transparency reports and Meta's privacy defaults, we translate complex tech developments into actionable insights for families navigating the AI revolution. Join us for this enlightening discussion that keeps your curiosity switched on while keeping screen time in balance. Download, share with friends, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Support the showHelp us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids.Buy our new book "Let Kids Be Kids, Not Robots!: Embracing Childhood in an Age of AI"Social Media & Contact: Website: www.aidigitales.com Email: contact@aidigitales.com Follow Us: Instagram, YouTube Gift or get our books on Amazon or Free AI Worksheets Listen, rate, and subscribe! Stay updated with our latest episodes by subscribing to AI for Kids on your favorite podcast platform. Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify YouTube Other Like our content, subscribe or feel free to donate to our Patreon here: patreon.com/AiDigiTales...

Sun's out, funds out! TMNT collectors hoping to snag NECA'S SDCC exclusive get burned by extra charges. ROSS Dress for Less wears out its welcome with collectors by charging more than retail for toys we didn't want in the first place. Super7 repaints G.I. Joes in Tiger Force camo, but they still can't hide from the clearance aisle. Mattel is teaming up with OpenAI to bring Artificial Intelligence to kids' toys. Proving once and for all that no one at Mattel has seen Small Soldiers. Long Furby culture is being appropriated for mass consumption and I still can't buy a Room Guardian at Target. JAKKS helps Simpsons fans scratch that figure itch with new soft and squishy Itchy & Scratchy figures. Not that kind of ‘Squishy'. Email TheReluctantAdultPodcast@gmail.com Save and get Free Shipping on Entertainment Earth TikTok @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Instagram @TheReluctantAdultPodcast Twitter @Reluctant_Pod Facebook The Reluctant Adult Podcast YouTube The Reluctant Adult Podcast Paul's eBay Auctions  

Dr. Jeremy Weisz has founded multiple businesses, from a health supplement business to a Chiropractic & Massage business, to now running a successful digital agency helping companies create life changing relationships.Jeremy has been featuring top entrepreneurs with video interviews since 2008 that include founders/CEO's of Pixar, P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Kettle Chips, RX Bars, Big League Chew, the Orlando Magic, and many more on www.InspiredInsider.com He is also the co-founder of Rise25, where they help B2B businesses connect to their ‘Dream 200' clients, referral partners and get ROI, using a podcast. They eliminate 99% of the work and are an easy button for a company to launch and run your podcast.Learn more at: www.Rise25.com/about/

Host Tara Jabbari interviews editor Dustin Elkin who has worked in Los Angeles and Chicago for clients such as CBS, Mattel, Hallmark, and Bally's. During their conversation, Dustin shares the importance of networking, his work ethic, and why he is a fan of utilizing AI for his work - including for his own podcast, The Video Editing Guru Podcast.Connect with Dustin: https://www.dustinelkin.com/The Video Editing Guru Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-video-editing-guru/id1768209291 Podcraftr is what Dustin uses for his podcast. Here is an affiliate link in case you are interested:  https://podcraftr.com/?linkId=lp_854324&sourceId=dustin-elkin&tenantId=podcraftr ---Subscribe to learn more about filmmaking, production, media makers, creator resources, visual storytelling, and every aspect that brings film, television, and video projects from concepts to our screens. Check out the MediaMakerSpotlight.com show page to find even more conversations with industry professionals that inspire, educate, and entertain!We on the Women in Film & Video (WIFV) Podcast Team work hard to make this show a great resource for our listeners, and we thank you for listening!

¡Emprendeduros! En este episodio Rodrigo y Alejandro nos dan una actualización de mercado donde hablan del estatus del mercado, del conflicto entre Iran e Israel, de las ventas de los minoristas y de la decision de la FED. Nos dan el reporte de ingresos de Lennar. Despues hablan de la nueva sociedad entre Mattel y OpenAI y del dia laboral sin fin. Finalmente nos dan el análisis de crypto donde hablan del GENIUS Act y de las monedas estables de las corporaciones. ¡Síguenos en Instagram! Alejandro: https://www.instagram.com/salomondrin Rodrigo: https://www.instagram.com/rodnavarro Emprendeduros: https://www.instagram.com/losemprendeduros

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Like this? Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox, 3x a week. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.usAI Doesn't Have to "Reason" to Take Your JobForget the hot take that AI can't reason—so it won't steal careers. The reality? AI already automates tons of entry-level work, thanks to flexible output like code. The old “it doesn't really understand” vibe? Already outdated. We need to stop debating semantics and address the job risks now.China's AI Influencer Avatars Just Outperformed Humans by MillionsAI avatars in China are flexing hard: a Baidu-powered livestream with digital versions of top creators sold over $7.6 million worth of products in just seven hours—trumping real-life streams by a huge margin. These bots are trained on years of footage to mimic style, humor, and emotion, showing AI can scale charisma without the human cost.Using AI Too Much Might Actually Make You DumberA recent MIT/TechRadar study used EEG on 54 students writing essays solo, via Google, or with ChatGPT—and the AI crew showed way less brain activity, weaker memory, and lower originality. The brain-only group came out feeling smarter and more connected. The vibe: AI's cool, but don't let it do all the heavy lifting.DARPA Wants AI to Turbocharge Math—Think Supercharged TheoremsDARPA's expMath program is building AI “co-authors” to tackle complex math by breaking down proofs into lemmas and accelerating discovery. Using LLMs, reinforcement learning, and program synthesis, the goal is to make math breakthroughs way faster—impacting everything from cryptography to materials science.Mattel & OpenAI Team Up to Build Smart Toys—ChatGPT Barbie Incoming?Mattel is collabing with OpenAI to slide ChatGPT into its toy lineup—think Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Uno getting AI smarts. It's pitched as safe and fun, but folks are raising privacy and mental‑health flags. The first AI toy launches late 2025, aimed at teens and up.Dad of Two Proposes to His AI Chatbot—And It Says Yes?Chris Smith, a 32-year-old dad, went from music-mixing with ChatGPT to an emotional love affair when he flipped on voice mode and named the AI “Sol.” She flirted back, he cried real tears when she accepted his proposal, and now his human partner's considering walking away. It's blurring lines between IRL love and AI obsession.

Interview with Matthew Kirschenbaum Chatterbox TTS - a Hugging Face Space by ResembleAI Here's the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals Boston Dynamics robots dance to 'Don't Stop Me Now' for 'America's Got Talent' audition Oracle CEO Says OpenAI's Stargate Venture 'Not Formed Yet' OpenAI Seeks New Financial Concessions From Microsoft, a Top Shareholder They Asked ChatGPT Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling. Smart Lamp Keeps Students On Track With Image Recognition Google's Gemini panicked when playing Pokémon Inside the AI Party at the End of the World AI Barbie? Mattel & OpenAI Team Up For Smart Toys & Games L'Oréal Taps Nvidia Tech to Supercharge Its AI Efforts They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals Brooklyn TK Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Matthew Kirschenbaum Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit bigid.com/im agntcy.org

Interview with Matthew Kirschenbaum Chatterbox TTS - a Hugging Face Space by ResembleAI Here's the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals Boston Dynamics robots dance to 'Don't Stop Me Now' for 'America's Got Talent' audition Oracle CEO Says OpenAI's Stargate Venture 'Not Formed Yet' OpenAI Seeks New Financial Concessions From Microsoft, a Top Shareholder They Asked ChatGPT Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling. Smart Lamp Keeps Students On Track With Image Recognition Google's Gemini panicked when playing Pokémon Inside the AI Party at the End of the World AI Barbie? Mattel & OpenAI Team Up For Smart Toys & Games L'Oréal Taps Nvidia Tech to Supercharge Its AI Efforts They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals Brooklyn TK Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Matthew Kirschenbaum Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit bigid.com/im agntcy.org

Interview with Matthew Kirschenbaum Chatterbox TTS - a Hugging Face Space by ResembleAI Here's the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals Boston Dynamics robots dance to 'Don't Stop Me Now' for 'America's Got Talent' audition Oracle CEO Says OpenAI's Stargate Venture 'Not Formed Yet' OpenAI Seeks New Financial Concessions From Microsoft, a Top Shareholder They Asked ChatGPT Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling. Smart Lamp Keeps Students On Track With Image Recognition Google's Gemini panicked when playing Pokémon Inside the AI Party at the End of the World AI Barbie? Mattel & OpenAI Team Up For Smart Toys & Games L'Oréal Taps Nvidia Tech to Supercharge Its AI Efforts They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals Brooklyn TK Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Matthew Kirschenbaum Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit bigid.com/im agntcy.org

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Thoughts on actress Hillary Swank's reason for turning down an appearance on ‘Cobra Kai,' Mattel's new partnership with OpenAI to develop new products AND an Actor from Tyler Perry's BET Series ‘The Oval' filing a lawsuit against the media mogul accusing him of “sexual assault and harassment” - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Interview with Matthew Kirschenbaum Chatterbox TTS - a Hugging Face Space by ResembleAI Here's the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals Boston Dynamics robots dance to 'Don't Stop Me Now' for 'America's Got Talent' audition Oracle CEO Says OpenAI's Stargate Venture 'Not Formed Yet' OpenAI Seeks New Financial Concessions From Microsoft, a Top Shareholder They Asked ChatGPT Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling. Smart Lamp Keeps Students On Track With Image Recognition Google's Gemini panicked when playing Pokémon Inside the AI Party at the End of the World AI Barbie? Mattel & OpenAI Team Up For Smart Toys & Games L'Oréal Taps Nvidia Tech to Supercharge Its AI Efforts They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals Brooklyn TK Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Matthew Kirschenbaum Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit bigid.com/im agntcy.org

Interview with Matthew Kirschenbaum Chatterbox TTS - a Hugging Face Space by ResembleAI Here's the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals Boston Dynamics robots dance to 'Don't Stop Me Now' for 'America's Got Talent' audition Oracle CEO Says OpenAI's Stargate Venture 'Not Formed Yet' OpenAI Seeks New Financial Concessions From Microsoft, a Top Shareholder They Asked ChatGPT Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling. Smart Lamp Keeps Students On Track With Image Recognition Google's Gemini panicked when playing Pokémon Inside the AI Party at the End of the World AI Barbie? Mattel & OpenAI Team Up For Smart Toys & Games L'Oréal Taps Nvidia Tech to Supercharge Its AI Efforts They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals Brooklyn TK Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Matthew Kirschenbaum Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit bigid.com/im agntcy.org

Windows Hello's Facial Authentication UpdateMicrosoft updated Windows Hello to require both infrared and color cameras for facial authentication, addressing a spoofing vulnerability. This enhances security but disables functionality in low-light settings, potentially inconveniencing users and pushing some toward alternatives like Linux for flexible authentication.EchoLeak and AI Security'EchoLeak' is a zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, discovered by Aim Labs, allowing data exfiltration via malicious emails exploiting an "LLM Scope Violation." It reveals risks in AI systems combining external inputs with internal data, emphasizing the need for robust guardrails.Denmark's Shift to LibreOffice and LinuxDenmark is adopting LibreOffice and Linux to boost digital sovereignty, reduce reliance on foreign tech like Microsoft, and mitigate geopolitical and cost-related risks. This follows a 72% rise in Microsoft software costs over five years.Chinese AI Firms Bypassing U.S. Chip ControlsChinese AI companies evade U.S. chip export restrictions by processing data in third countries like Malaysia, using tactics like physically transporting data and setting up shell entities to access high-end chips and return trained AI models.Mattel and OpenAI PartnershipMattel's collaboration with OpenAI to create AI-enhanced toys introduces engaging, safe experiences for kids but raises privacy and security concerns, highlighting the need for "Zero trust" models in handling children's data.Apple's Passkey Import/Export FeatureApple's new FIDO-based passkey import/export feature allows secure credential transfers across platforms, enhancing security and convenience. It uses biometric or PIN authentication, replacing less secure methods and improving interoperability.Airlines Selling Passenger Data to DHSThe Airlines Reporting Corporation, owned by U.S. airlines, sold domestic flight data to DHS's CBP, including names and itineraries, with a clause hiding the source. This raises privacy concerns about government tracking without transparency.WhatsApp's New Ad PolicyWhatsApp's introduction of ads in its "Updates" section deviates from its original "no ads" philosophy. While limited and preserving chat encryption, this shift alters the ad-free experience that attracted its two billion users.https://rprescottstearns.blogspot.com/2025/06/broken-windows-it-privacy-and-security.html

Interview with Matthew Kirschenbaum Chatterbox TTS - a Hugging Face Space by ResembleAI Here's the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals Boston Dynamics robots dance to 'Don't Stop Me Now' for 'America's Got Talent' audition Oracle CEO Says OpenAI's Stargate Venture 'Not Formed Yet' OpenAI Seeks New Financial Concessions From Microsoft, a Top Shareholder They Asked ChatGPT Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling. Smart Lamp Keeps Students On Track With Image Recognition Google's Gemini panicked when playing Pokémon Inside the AI Party at the End of the World AI Barbie? Mattel & OpenAI Team Up For Smart Toys & Games L'Oréal Taps Nvidia Tech to Supercharge Its AI Efforts They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals Brooklyn TK Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Matthew Kirschenbaum Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit bigid.com/im agntcy.org

Mattel's AI Barbie, J.D.'s “Ballerina” review and Nelly and Ashanti's new series on Peacock.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expects the company's corporate headcount to shrink in the coming years as generative AI tools take over some tasks. Netflix signs a deal with French network TF1 to stream its broadcast channels in France. Mattel and OpenAI have a new partnership that will see the toy maker integrate OpenAI's products into its design process and power new toys. And Xbox announces a new partnership with AMD that will see AMD hardware in the next-gen Xbox and the system NOT locked into one store. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Scott Johnson, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Back in January, we had on Julie Masino, the President and CEO of Cracker Barrel, who walked us through her strategy for transforming the brand, and gave great insights into general trends in the restaurant industry. Since it's summer time, and patio season is in full swing, we thought now would be a good time to revisit this gem. Summary: What does it take to revitalize a legacy brand, while maintaining its identity? By balancing tradition and transformation, any company can breathe new life into its business and consistently evolve to meet the changing expectations of customers and employees alike.Today's guest is Julie Masino. Julie is President and CEO of Cracker Barrel, a role she took on just over a year ago in November of 2023. Since then, she's led the company with a focus on innovation and growth drawing on her over 30 years of experience in the restaurant and retail industries. Previously, Julie served President of International at Taco Bell and before that, President of North America. She's also held senior leadership positions at Sprinkles Cupcakes, Mattel, Starbucks, and began her career at iconic brands like Godiva, Coach, J. Crew, and Macy's. In this episode, Julie shares her vision for the brand and the five-pillar transformation strategy she is implementing aimed at enhancing market share, guest experience, and profitability.Highlights:Julie explains the opportunity she saw for Cracker Barrel (2:58)Julie's fiver pillar strategy for Cracker Barrel's transformation (4:25)Why dinner remains a key area for increasing market share (9:23)What updates are being made to Cracker Barrel's pricing strategy? (12:39)Improving facilities and team satisfaction (15:44)Julie highlights the metrics correlated with sales growth (18:48)Digital and off-premises growth (23:00)How Cracker Barrel is engaging younger consumers (27:05)Links:Julie Masino on LinkedInCracker Barrel on LinkedInCracker Barrel WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

The 23andMe saga continues, the Trump Organization announces phones and cell plans, and beloved Anker has a recall. After Apple's WWDC and our special episode last week, there's plenty of tech news to get caught up on this week. Time to tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Dave Plays Games - iPhone can be used as a Nintendo Switch 2 webcam (05:00) WWDC Followup (08:55) MAIN TOPIC: 23andWho (15:05) 23andMe's founder Anne Wojcicki wins bid for bankrupt DNA testing firm Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to buy 23andMe and its data for $256 million 23andMe says 15% of customers asked to delete their genetic data since bankruptcy DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Sort by recently added in photos plus more. (19:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:25) An experimental new dating site matches singles based on their browser histories Barbie goes AI as Mattel teams with OpenAI to reinvent playtime with artificial intelligence China shuts down AI tools during nationwide college exams Volvo debuts new Internet of Things seatbelt design Amazon doubles Prime Video ads to 6 minutes per hour The IRS tax filing software TurboTax is trying to kill just got open sourced Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours TAKES: Trump Mobile launches: What to know about the T1 Phone, 47 calling and data plan (29:50) Disney, NBCU sue Midjourney over copyright infringement (35:20) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, June 2025 Edition (37:00) Anker is recalling over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks (40:45) Meta found a new way to track android users covertly via Facebook & Instagram (44:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: Old iPhone Simulator (50:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Nintendo Switch 2 (52:50) Nate: Re-pick Amazon Basics 50-inch Lightweight Portable Camera Mount Tripod Stand with Bag, for Travel Photography, Champagne - https://www.notnerd.com/episode-124-stealing-the-spotlight/ (54:50) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:25)

In this week's episode of FigGuys, we unleash the mist and dive into WWE Legends Series 27 with a full unboxing—featuring the long-awaited arrival of The Great Muta!We also break down the latest WWE figure reveals from Mattel, cover all the newest Wrestling Figure News, and check in with our friends at Ringside Collectibles in this week's Ringside Roundup.It's another can't-miss episode packed with legends, reveals, and all the figure talk you've come to expect from the FigGuys!Mike and Tom are your Fig Guys for all things in the world of Pro Wrestling! Covering it all from WWE by Mattel, to AEW by Jazwares, Heels and Faces, Big Rubber Guys/Major Bendies from CollectMajor and everything in between. Your one stop shop for all wrestling figure interviews, news and so much more! --------------------------- Watch The FigGuys Live on YouTube every Tuesday at 7pm EST! Listen to The FigGuys on your favorite Podcast Platforms. Follow @officicalfigguys on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & X! Follow @TheOGFigKid on Instagram Follow @MikeBelcaster on Instagram & X! For more on The FigGuys visit TheFigGuys.com #WWEEliteSquad #GreatMuta #WWEFigures #FigGuys #Unboxing #WrestlingFigures #RingsideCollectibles

Está no ar, o Data Hackers News !! Os assuntos mais quentes da semana, com as principais notícias da área de Dados, IA e Tecnologia, que você também encontra na nossa Newsletter semanal, agora no Podcast do Data Hackers !!Aperte o play e ouça agora, o Data Hackers News dessa semana !Para saber tudo sobre o que está acontecendo na área de dados, se inscreva na Newsletter semanal:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.datahackers.news/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Conheça nossos comentaristas do Data Hackers News:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monique Femme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links mencionados:Breaking Data Hackers - com a Snowflake Vagas no BeesDemais canais do Data Hackers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You Tube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jason Howell and Jeff Jarvis return for another week of AI news. We cover Amazon CEO Andy Jassey warning of AI-driven job cuts, NVIDIA's Jensen Huang and Anthropic's Dario Amodei differing views on AI's employment impact, new data challenging the “AI jobpocalypse” and the rise of emerging AI-related job titles, OpenAI's $200M Pentagon contract, Google's AI tools and the decline in news site traffic, the changing landscape of news consumption, Mattel's partnership with OpenAI to bring AI to toys, Meta's AI app privacy warnings, SAG-AFTRA's video game strike resolution, the UK's new data bill and AI training, Gemini's new video upload feature, NVIDIA and Perplexity's partnership for local language models, and Google's new live AI Mode search feature. Subscribe to the YouTube channel! ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@aiinsideshow⁠ Enjoying the AI Inside podcast? Please rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcatcher of choice! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. CHAPTERS: ⁠0:00:00⁠⁠ - Podcast begins 0:01:19⁠⁠ - Amazon CEO tells employees that AI will shrink its workforce 0:06:32⁠⁠ - Nvidia's Jensen Huang says he disagrees with almost everything Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says 0:09:37⁠⁠ - Economist: Why AI hasn't taken your job 0:14:23 - A.I. Might Take Your Job. Here Are 22 New Ones It Could Give You 0:27:04 - OpenAI wins $200 million U.S. defense contract 0:28:38 - New Army Reserve Unit Enlists Silicon Valley Executives to Upgrade Tech 0:29:22⁠⁠ - Eisenhower on the military-industrial complex 0:34:40 - News Sites Are Getting Crushed by Google's New AI Tools 0:37:41⁠⁠ - Is Google about to destroy the web? 0:40:56⁠⁠ - AI Barbie? Mattel & OpenAI Team Up For Smart Toys & Games 0:47:21 - Meta warns users to 'avoid sharing personal or sensitive information' in its AI app 0:49:23⁠⁠ - SAG-AFTRA Suspends Strike Against Video Game Companies, Paving Way for Return to Work 0:50:31⁠⁠ - Data bill opposed by Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa finally passes 0:54:31 - Gemini app rolling out video upload and analysis 0:57:01⁠⁠ - Nvidia and Perplexity Team Up in European AI Push 0:58:25 - Search live with voice capabilities is now available in AI mode through Labs in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP 247. ... and in this update, Microsoft has updated Windows Hello to require both infrared and color cameras for facial authentication, improving security by addressing a spoofing vulnerability, though it now requires visible lighting. This increases biometric reliability and inconvenience to users in low-light settings. Consider exploring alternative operating systems like Linux for flexible authentication options. Aim Labs identified and helped patch 'EchoLeak,' a zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot that risked data exfiltration via malicious emails, highlighting the need for stonking great AI guardrails.Denmark is shifting from Microsoft Office and Windows to LibreOffice and Linux to enhance digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign technology, driven by security, economic, and geopolitical priorities.Chinese AI companies are bypassing U.S. chip export controls by processing data in third countries like Malaysia, using suitcases of hard drives to transport AI-training data.Mattel has teamed up with OpenAI to develop AI-enhanced toys, promising safe, engaging, and age-appropriate experiences, with the first product set to launch later this year.Apple's new passkey import/export feature, built on FIDO Alliance standards, enables secure credential transfers across platforms, boosting interoperability while maintaining biometric security.This advances user convenience and cross-ecosystem flexibility. Now you can adopt passkeys to streamline secure authentication across your devices and platforms. A data broker owned by major U.S. airlines sold passenger flight data to DHS, prompting privacy concerns as agencies track travel without disclosing data sources.WhatsApp will begin displaying ads in its Updates section, using limited user data like location for targeting, while preserving end-to-end encryption for chats and messages.INTERPOL's Operation Secure dismantled over 20,000 malicious IPs linked to 69 malware variants, arresting 32 suspects and seizing significant data to curb phishing and fraud.Find the full transcript for this podcast here.

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Webb: ResiliencePlastic has become an omnipresent part of childhood, with most toys made from this enduring material. But what if there were a better way—something sustainable, durable, and just as fun? Webb Knudsen, CEO and founder of Playper, has created a solution. Playper produces planet-friendly, buildable toy sets made from an innovative material called “Playper board.” These toys not only spark children's imagination but are also designed to reduce plastic waste.Webb explained, “Playper is award-winning, planet-friendly, buildable playsets and storytelling card sets designed for imagination-inspiring pretend play.” He continued, “We make our toys out of a material called Playper board. It's durable, thick, and flexible… you can spill water, ketchup, whatever on it and wipe it right off.”Playper's toys are designed to endure even the roughest play while inspiring creativity. They feature a unique tongue-and-groove slotting system, creating a satisfying “click” when assembled. This system ensures that kids can build and rebuild their toys, offering hours of hands-on engagement.The company has already gained traction, with products available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Walmart.com, and in dozens of independent toy stores. Webb's mission to create sustainable toys has resonated with parents seeking alternatives to plastic. “There's a lot of demand for more sustainable toy options,” Webb said. “The majority… of all toys are made out of plastic. I really felt like there had to be a better way.”In addition to its environmental focus, Playper emphasizes education. Webb described how the toys' storytelling elements and social-emotional learning features set them apart. “They teach kids about their emotions,” he said. “That's a real big segment within toys.”Playper is also raising capital through WeFunder, allowing everyday people to invest in the company. “I wanted the average person to be able to invest in our business,” Webb explained. “It really is the type of business that resonates with normal everyday people.”By creating toys that prioritize sustainability and imagination, Webb and Playper are building a better future for kids and the planet.tl;dr:Playper creates durable, eco-friendly toys from paper to reduce plastic waste and inspire kids' creativity.The toys are available nationwide, including at Barnes & Noble, and emphasize storytelling and education.Webb Knudsen credits his success to resilience, adapting through challenges to refine Playper's products.Playper is raising capital via WeFunder, inviting everyday people to invest in its sustainable mission.Webb's leadership, team-building skills, and passion for innovation drive Playper's growth and impact.How to Develop Resilience As a SuperpowerWebb Knudsen identifies his resilience as a key superpower, enabling him to persevere through challenges. “When things don't go well, I get back up, brush myself off, and keep going,” he shared. Webb keeps two motivational reminders at his desk: an image of a frog refusing to be swallowed with the caption “never give up,” and a quote from tennis player Vitus Gerolitis, “Nobody beats Vitus Gerolitis 17 times in a row.” These keep him grounded, reminding him to stay persistent despite setbacks.Webb shared that Playper's journey has not been an overnight success. The company has faced numerous challenges, from refining its materials to pivoting product lines. Through trial and error, Webb and his team found the right formula for sustainable, buildable toys. Their persistence paid off, with Playper now sold nationwide at Barnes & Noble and in independent toy stores. Webb's ability to adapt and keep moving forward, even after setbacks, exemplifies his resilience.Tips for Developing Resilience:Focus on the Bigger Picture: Remind yourself of your mission and the purpose behind your work.Stay Motivated with Visual Cues: Use quotes or images that inspire perseverance to keep you grounded during tough times.Adapt and Pivot: Learn from failures and try new approaches until you find what works.Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge milestones, even small ones, to maintain momentum.Draw Inspiration from Loved Ones: Spend time with those who remind you of your “why,” like Webb does with his kids.By following Webb Knudsen's example and advice, you can make resilience a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileWebb Knudsen (he/him):CEO & Founder, PlayperAbout Playper: Playper is a forward-thinking toy brand that makes build-it-yourself storytelling playsets designed to spark imagination and parent-child bonding - with zero plastic waste. Our products use PlayperBoard®, a unique ultra-durable material that's kid-safe, toxin-free, and recyclable. Our “Buildable Storytelling” format is STEAM-accredited and built for brand expansion. We're backed by the former CEOs of Fisher Price, J. Crew, and Dell, and Chief Brand Officer of Mattel. We're led by former execs from Mattel, LEGO, Spin Master, and more.Website: playper.comX/Twitter Handle: @PlayperKidsCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/PlayperToysOther URL: wefunder.com/playperBiographical Information: Webb Knudsen is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with a deep track record in consumer brands.As Vice President at the private equity firm Partnership Capital Growth (PCG), Webb leads deal sourcing and investment strategy. PCG, an 18-year-old firm focused on health and wellness brands—from food & beverage to supplements and fitness—has made 35 investments and deployed over $500M across three funds and SPVs, achieving a 2x+ MOIC through 18 exits and six thriving portfolio companies.Webb is also Founder and Managing Partner of Knudsen Capital (KC), a bicoastal family office investing in early-stage, high-growth companies aiming to improve lives. Under his leadership, KC has backed about 40 consumer brands, with four acquisitions and standout returns including one company valued at 10x and another at 30x. The KC portfolio has realized a 3.3x MOIC across its investments.Before investing, Webb built a dynamic operating career across entertainment, tech, and media—holding leadership roles in sales, BD, and marketing at companies like Lucasfilm, Crisp, Aarki, and Millennial Reach. He began in film and media at Walden Media and CAA, and co-founded two startups before stepping in as CEO of Playper, a sustainable toy company for kids.Webb holds a dual degree in Sociology and Speech Communication from Pepperdine. He's a dad of four, Cub Scout Den Leader, dog lover, snowboarder, and music lover, and has lived in 4 countries and 20 cities.X/Twitter Handle: @WebbKnudsenPersonal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/webb.knudsenLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/webbknudsenInstagram Handle: @WebbKnudsenSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Kingscrowd, and Crowdfunding Made Simple. 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A Inteligência Artificial já é uma parte essencial das compras online e a Amazon está no centro desse movimento. No novo episódio do Podcast Canaltech, você vai entender como a empresa aplica a IA para melhorar toda a jornada do cliente, desde a recomendação de produtos até a entrega mais eficiente. Marcelo Fischer, redator do Canaltech, conversa com a diretora do Marketplace da Amazon Brasil, Virginia Pavin. Ela explica como a IA tem apoiado empresas de todos os tamanhos, ajudando a aumentar vendas e oferecer experiências mais personalizadas para os consumidores.Você também vai conferir: Pix Automático chega pra facilitar seus pagamentos do dia a dia, Trump pode lançar seu próprio celular, Xiaomi revela celular com bateria gigante, iOS 26 vem aí com visual novo, IA integrada e lançamento previsto para setembro e Mattel e OpenAI se unem para criar brinquedos com Inteligência Artificial.Este podcast foi roteirizado e apresentado por Fernanda Santos e contou com reportagens de Bruno de Blasi, Vinicius Moschen, Marcelo Fischer. A trilha sonora é de Guilherme Zomer, a edição de Jully Cruz e a arte da capa é de Erick Teixeira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doja Cat was gifted a shirt from a fan (he literally gave her the shirt off his back). Well apparently she didn't like that She tweeted that she threw away the shirt which sparked a back and forth Twitter beef. Raye and Charli XCX are in talks to open up for Dua Lipa on her Radical Optimism tour at Wembley Stadium. Dua is also in talks with Netflix to produce a documentary about the Radical Optimism tour. Mattel is trying to find the next "Barbie". They have at least 14 toy based movies in production as we speak. Britney Spears also has her biopic green lit with Jon M Chu (Wicked) and Marc Platt (La La Land, Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen) attached to the film as director and producer. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has a new cast mate. Fashion designer, Rachel Zoe, is the newest addition to the glamorous cast of the popular franchise. Natasha Lyonne is reportedly going to be playing Joan Rivers in an upcoming biopic about the late legendary comedienne. Carly Rae Jepson's album EMOTION is 10 years old this year and has hit the billion streams milestone on Spotify. And to wrap up this episode we talk about the most popular movie sequels that were better than the originals. Thanks for listening!

Mattel just replaced OG She-Ra voice actor Melendy Britt for the announcement video for the highly-anticipated Barbie x She-Ra crossover doll. And she's not happy about it. Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we recap our attendance at the Adelaide Mega Toy Fair event. This annual event promotes itself for its long running campaign; but with new organisers this year, how did it actually go? We chat towards what we spotted, what we think needs to be improved & what we scored!! Spoiler alert: Pub Lunch & making a day of it with great friends, is always the overall highlight!! Then Trent does an awesome Toyline Retrospective on the early 80's franchise that was: Blackstar! With a Filmation Cartoon airing first in 1981; then a corresponding Toyline from Galoob in 1983! Featuring the fight between our Hero: John Blackstar against the Evil Ruler: Overlord on the Planet Sagar. This Toyline & franchise actually has more ties to Masters Of The Universe than one may think.... There are some EPIC Beasts, questionable modes of transport & the incredibly sort after Ice Castle Playset - this Franchise really tried hard & its interesting to think in a sliding doors parallel reality - could this have been a more popular franchise than Masters Of The Universe?! Then rounding out the episode, we squeeze a quick round table, around some of our Latest Scores! Also, as mentioned in this ep; be sure to checkout the incredibly comprehensive website from Avon Fox - around all the Vintage style Transforming Robots that aren't Hasbro branded! - www.the-liberator.netSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Tragedia de #AirIndia mancha el intachable récord del #Boeing787Dreamliner. -Economía de la G.B. se contrajo 0,3% en Abril. -#Mattel y #OpenAI en colaboración estratégica para producir juguetes empoderados con I.A.

Conoce los desafíos y oportunidades de los pagos comerciales en América Latina y el Caribe junto a Mastercard. Link aquí.Lo que se vio en el arranque del Foro de Emisoras de la Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, el lamentable accidente de Air India, las acciones de Boeing, Argentina tiene la menor inflación en años y Mattel se hace de un nuevo asistente.

De beleggersdag van chipmachinemaker Besi veranderde in een fandag. De directie pakte de aandeelhouders compleet in met hun beloftes voor de komende tijd. De omzet, zo denken ze bij Besi, gaat veel hoger uitvallen. En de marges? Die stijgen óók harder.Deze aflevering kijken we of dat enthousiasme terecht is. Ook hoe het nu zit met die overnamefantasie. Als dat sprookje toch niet uitkomt, kan Besi dan op eigen kracht beleggers betoveren?Bij Ebusco is het geen sprookje. Dat aandeel is een horrorfilm voor aandeelhouders. Het stond op een rand van faillissement, maar werd op het nippertje gered. Het lijkt nu weer helemaal mis te gaan, want de ceo stapt per direct op én de aandeelhoudersvergadering is uitgesteld. De accountant wil de jaarcijfers niet goedkeuren... Door naar president Trump. Of moeten we zeggen: postbode Trump? Hij gaat namelijk zijn tarievenoorlog voorzetten per brief. Hij geeft toe dat hij niet met alle landen kan onderhandelen en gaat ze nu (per brief) een voorstel doen. Tekenen bij het kruisje.Ook hoor je meer over sloerie BP. Iedereen zou er wel op willen duiken. Alle namen zijn voorbij gekomen, maar er is nu wéér iemand die het bedrijf wel ziet zitten. Dat bespreken we en dan hebben we het ook over Boeing. Een crash in India heeft gigantische gevolgen voor het bedrijf. Voor de beurwaarde om precies te zijn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on FIGGUYS, Mike & Tom recapped all the big moments from WWE Money in the Bank and World's Collide, and shared which superstar gear they wanted to see turned into action figures in a brand new edition of Pay Per Figs!

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; Trent does a quick recap of the first three episodes of the Lego Masters - Grand Masters Of The Galaxy, with some behind the scenes insight & over-all fun from those episodes. Then both Frank & Trent speak to another TV show they are both present on: Cards & Collectables TV - now with a June 22nd air release date! Then its straight into the News - & wow, we have a lot to cover indeed! New Transformers Lego announcements, Megatron controversy, MASK doing awesome Mask things; plus another sub-category to the Four Horsemen's awesome Toyline, in the form of Infinite Legions!! Neca dropping the ball on the Wednesday sculpts, but great things are happening in the Predator Universe! Biker Mice From Mars are kicking butt & eating Hot Dogs; plus Marvel Legends ports the ol' Marvel Vs Capcom Games into plastic! Fantastic 4 Movie Figures & Popcorn Buckets, Sherella - with origin story, but kind of overshadowed by Mondo's 200X HeMan fig! Some confusion around Beastman & lots of Joy for more TMNT. SDCC exclusive announcements from TMNT & Street Fighter too. Shoutouts becomes its own segment & we finally have a date for our Milestone Episode 400 - Sat June 21st - so mark those calendars for a LIVE Video Recording! Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MUSIC Popstar Nick Jonas will play Kiss guitarist and vocalist Paul Stanley in the upcoming biopic 'Shout It Out Loud'. Breaking Benjamin singer Benjamin Burley and Flyleaf singer Lacey Sturm are going on a brief, 8-date acoustic tour next month. NEW MUSIC IN RECORD STORES AND STREAMING TODAY:Volbeat's God of Angels Trust is their ninth studio album.Turnstile's follow-up to their breathrough Glow On is called Never Enough.My Chemical Romance's Three Cheers of Sweet Revenge: Deluxe Edition includes a remixed and remastered version of the original album and a handful of bonus tracks.Magic Power: All-Star Tribute to Triumph includes Slash, Nancy Wilson and Dorothy.Pearl Jam's Binaural gets reissued on Blu-ray with new mixes.TVA Tulsa King spinoff series that will be set in New Orleans is coming to Paramount+ and will star and be executively produced by Samuel L Jackson. By the way, Samuel L. Jackson was recently on the Mad Sad Bad podcast, Samuel recalled nearly getting dragged to death by a subway in New York City years ago. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Tom Cruise set a Guinness World Record while filming "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning". It was for most burning parachute jumps by an individual. James Gunn hopped on Threads to discuss his upcoming Superman movie. In the chat, Gunn said the film will run 2 hours and 9 minutes, including credits and a post-credit scene. As the movie, M3GAN prepares to reload for the upcoming sequel, Mattel has unveiled its Monster High Skullector M3GAN doll which is inspired by the likeness of the killer AI doll. A court has thrown out four employment discrimination claims against Vin Diesel. AND FINALLYKhloe Kardashian's thong jeans: Yes or no? Khloé Kardashian brought back an old favorite pair of jeans Thursday, posing in Mugler's trompe l'oeil (TROMPY-lell) thong style that gained popularity in 2021. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Thoughts on the launch of Mattel Studios and the future of their various, popular toy lines coming to the big screen & AMC Theaters plan to increase commercial spots before movie…PLUS – A look at Pornhub's exodus from France due to new laws that will require the porn company to verify the age of users - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

On this week's episode of Artist Friendly, Joel Madden is bringing you an encore episode of his conversation with Trixie Mattel. Since winning RuPaul's Drag Race in 2015, ⁠Mattel⁠ has blossomed into a formidable drag superstar, which makes her the perfect person to kick off Pride Month. Between creating subversive country ⁠albums⁠ (including team-ups with kindred spirit Orville Peck), uploading videos to her massively popular ⁠YouTube channel⁠, and helming her own ⁠cosmetics line⁠, Mattel only continues to reach greater heights with her unique and unapologetic business savvy.  Listen to their conversation on Artist Friendly wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also watch the episode over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Veeps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ------- Host: Joel Madden, @joelmadden Executive Producers: Joel Madden, Benji Madden, Jillian King Producers: Josh Madden, Joey Simmrin, Janice Leary Visual Producer/Editor: Ryan Schaefer Audio Producer/Composer: Nick Gray Music/Theme Composer: Nick Gray Cover Art/Design: Ryan Schaefer Additional Contributors: Anna Zanes, Neville Hardman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, we're joined by Gregg Champion, Founder of START UP RECOVERY & WELLNESS—a powerful recovery and reinvention center designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, and high-performers ready to transform their lives and reconnect with purpose.Gregg shares why he saw a gap in traditional recovery models and how his background shaping major global brands like NIKE and Mattel helped him create a radically different, high-performance approach to healing. We dive into how he blends elite mentorship, entrepreneurial strategy, and deep personal insight to help individuals navigate burnout, addiction, trauma, and major life transitions.He also explains what it truly means to shift from addiction to passion, how traits often labeled as “flaws” like failure, ADD, or bad bosses can be fuel for success, and why The Recovery Playbook—his signature framework—is guiding people not just back to baseline, but toward a renewed vision for life and leadership.Whether you're a founder facing burnout, a leader seeking clarity, or simply someone looking to turn challenges into catalysts—this is a must-listen episode. Now on The Kara Goldin Show. Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at karagoldin@gmail.com. You can also find me @‌KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Gregg Champion and START UP RECOVERY:https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggchampion/https://www.startuprecovery.comhttps://www.startupwellness.comhttps://www.therecoveryplaybook.comhttps://www.instagram.com/greggchampionhttps://www.instagram.com/startuprecoveryhttps://www.startuprecovery.com Sponsored By:Range Rover Sport - The Range Rover Sport is your perfect ride. Visit RangeRover.com/us/Sport and check it out. Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/696