Podcasts about Mattel

In this episode, we review the 2026 American sword and sorcery film based on Mattel’s He-Man and the Masters of the Universe franchise, starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba, titled Masters of the Universe. We discuss whether or not this film was wrongfully panned by critics, and we debate whether they will attempt to make a sequel even though it was a box office failure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Monsoonal Moisture" would look good on a t-shirt. Lenny and his leather pants are Kenough for Mattel. And The Browns owners recognize Cleveland Rocks much harder than it plays football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sealed G1 Megatron just sold for $161,458, Mattel's $65 transforming Hot Wheels Bumblebee gets picked apart panel by panel, and More Than Meets the Eye finally lands at Target. Plus BigFigs Optimus Prime, a reissue Fangry, and the rest of What We Got This Week. The post Radio Free Cybertron 1005 – Megatron Sells for $161,458 at Auction appeared first on Radio Free Cybertron.

How much of a successful comics career depends on being temporarily delusional? Brad and Dave suspect it may be more than anyone wants to admit.Then, a listener asks about creating a style guide for a comic. Brad and Dave discuss the small decisions that help lettering remain clear, consistent, and easy to read — from spelling out numerals and avoiding hyphenated line breaks to shaping word balloons, using all-caps lettering, and deciding whether “livestream” is one word or two.Finally, they look back at the pivotal “sliding doors” moments that could have sent their careers in entirely different directions. Dave talks about leaving Mattel, choosing webcomics over syndication, and the friendships that helped him become a better cartoonist. Brad remembers the collapsed newspaper job offer that sent him back to comics, the syndicate pitch that deserved to fail, and the leap that finally made cartooning his full-time career.ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...Why every creative career requires a little temporary delusionWhat belongs in a comic-specific style guideWhy Brad spells out numbers in Evil IncPunctuation, abbreviations, and the Oxford commaWhy hyphenating words inside balloons hurts readabilityHow line breaks affect the shape and flow of a word balloonAll caps versus sentence-case letteringUsing colloquial spellings without making dialogue difficult to readThe pivotal decisions that changed Brad and Dave's careersLeaving a secure job to become a full-time cartoonistChoosing webcomics over newspaper syndicationHow a community of fellow cartoonists can accelerate your growthComicLab is made possible through the support of our Patreon members. Join us at Patreon.com/ComicLab for more than 200 hours of bonus episodes, including our exclusive Pro Tips podcast, and access to the ComicLab Discord community.Share your thoughts on the ComicLab Confab Line: 1-609-379-3520. We may play your message on a future episode! You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

This week we take a look at this awesome line from Mattel, DC Universe Classics Wave 3! Of course Mattel capitalized on the success of Marvel Legends, and honestly did a really good job with these! We go over the entire wave including chases and the build a figure! We also each select a favorite! Which one is your favorite?Also check out the TB Toycast YouTube Channelhttps://youtube.com/@tbtoycast?si=NfD70zYiQXBK5EjP

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. The gaming industry is changing faster than ever, and survival depends on more than creativity alone. Today, we explore how independent studios can adapt, stay organized, and build ambitious projects in a competitive market.Joining us is Frédéric “Fred” Tremblay, Vice President of Strategic Growth at ALTKEY Studio. With nearly two decades of experience across global entertainment brands like Hasbro, Mattel, Disney, and Spin Master, Fred shares how ALTKEY combines indie agility with professional systems to create lasting growth.Key HighlightsIndie Adaptation: How small studios can turn market challenges into growth opportunities.INDIE. BIG. Model: Balancing creative freedom with strong operational discipline.Building Original IP: Creating flexible game experiences designed for long-term evolution.AI-Powered Prototyping: Using technology to test ideas faster and reduce development risk.Studio Scalability: Building processes that help indie teams take on bigger opportunities.Special Thanks to Our Partners:UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspxFor more expert insights, visit https://canadiansme.ca/ and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!To learn more about how we are supporting the ecosystem, please visit the CanadianSME Small Business Foundation at https://smbfoundation.ca/.Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Takara Tomy reveals their newest figures, Machine Cat unveils a super cute third party Waspinator figure, and Mattel and Hasbro work together on a new Hot Wheels transforming Bumblebee. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our online shop, powered by Dashery! Show Notes: If you enjoy TransMissions, please rate us and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! These ratings greatly help podcasts become more discoverable to other people using those services and is an easy way to help out our show. Contact us: Continue reading The post Episode 712 – Mattel’s Humble Bumble appeared first on TransMissions Podcast Network.

It's a big week for action figure collectors! On Episode 214 of Adventures in Collecting, Erik breaks down the latest Marvel Legends reveals from Hasbro, the massive G.I. Joe Classified Series Thunder Machine, Mattel's WWE Ultimate Edition Penta, and more from the world of toys and collectibles. Hasbro's latest Marvel Legends livestream brought plenty to talk about, including Matt Fraction-inspired Hawkeye with Pizza Dog, Earth X Captain America, Marvel Zombies Elsa Bloodstone, Spider-Man in a Doom suit, classic Elektra, Kro, and the return of several Spider-Man: The Animated Series favorites. Plus, we take a closer look at the new holiday Spider-Man inspired by the Ultimate Spider-Man #12 cover and speculate about that mysterious Marvel Legends teaser. Then it's over to G.I. Joe Classified Series for the Dreadnoks' legendary Thunder Machine! Erik breaks down the massive made-to-order vehicle, its $125 price tag, ordering window, and Hasbro's changes to how made-to-order purchases are charged. Also in this episode: The Tick from Fresh Monkey Fiction and BigBadWorkshop, Marvel Legends Doc Samson, Fantastic Four MCU Marvel Legends, the return of Mary Jane and Aunt May, what Hasbro may be saving for New York Comic Con 2026, WWE Ultimate Edition Penta, and the upcoming Pokémon 30th anniversary. 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 214 00:56 — September G.I. Joe Giveaway 02:43 — Pokémon 30th Anniversary & Pokémon Card Collecting 06:03 — Fresh Monkey Fiction / Longbox Heroes The Tick 08:50 — Marvel Legends March Madness & Doc Samson 11:14 — Hasbro Marvel Legends Livestream 12:10 — Fantastic Four MCU Marvel Legends 13:58 — New Marvel Legends Comic Wave & Matt Fraction Hawkeye 15:48 — Spider-Man Animated Series Retro Card Re-Releases 17:53 — Why “Background Characters” Matter in Toy Collections 20:25 — Maximum Carnage & Retro Packaging 21:27 — Marvel Legends Preorder Details 21:52 — Holiday Spider-Man & Ultimate Spider-Man #12 25:38 — Hasbro's Mystery Spider-Man Teaser 26:37 — Marvel Legends at New York Comic Con 2026 27:40 — G.I. Joe Classified Series Thunder Machine 31:16 — WWE Ultimate Edition Penta 34:13 — What's Next on Adventures in Collecting? What was your favorite reveal? And what do YOU think Hasbro's latest Marvel Legends teaser is hinting at? Let us know in the comments! Follow us @aic_podcast on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube Start creating a podcast today with Zencastr! Learn more. https://zencastr.com/?via=erik Intro and other voices by Joe Azzari https://www.instagram.com/voicesbyjoe/ Theme Music is "Game Boy Horror" by the Zombie Dandies Proudly part of the Non-Productive Network #MarvelLegends #GIJoeClassified #WWEFigures #ActionFigures #ToyCollecting #Hasbro #SpiderMan #GIJoe #MarvelLegendsCollectors #ActionFigureCollector #ToyNews #PokemonTCG #AdventuresInCollecting

This week the boys welcome Rucker from Boot to the face. Rucker comes on to talk about his trip to London for AEW's all in. Also the boys play a trivia game with Josh Thompson questions. And then Jef has a fun game with Rucker as well.    In the news, two new pre-orders for microbrawlers went up this past week. FC Toys showed off 4 different Grand master Sexay retro style figures.Mattel released a Penta WM figure. Which sold out, then came back again.    For the nostalgia segment, Rucker wants to talk about 90's WCW   Pre Orders: For the month of September Big Rubber Guys - Collectmajor.com   - The Killer Bees Big Bad Toy Store   - Solar - Ultimo Dragon Grapplers and Gimmicks Gangrel Al Snow Saphire The Goon   Zombie Sailor - (zombiesailor.com) - Zombie is also on BBTS La Toonie Toy commercial Macho Man KWK   PG-13 Metalik Thank you to everyone for keeping this show going!

Can artificial intelligence give us the perfect relationship—or does perfection come at the cost of real human connection?In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with writer, director, producer, and bestselling author Lisa Steadman to discuss modern relationships, romantic storytelling, artificial intelligence, and her new festival short film, Tainted Love.A graduate of the USC screenwriting program, Lisa has built a wide-ranging creative career spanning film, television, publishing, branding, and digital media. She shares how she went from working in film production to helping build the Barbie Collector brand at Mattel, launching an influential breakup blog, and becoming the bestselling author of It's a Breakup, Not a Breakdown.Lisa also opens up about how her own relationships shaped her writing, why she initially resisted writing romantic comedies, and how she learned to balance the fantasy of romance with the emotional truth of real-life relationships.In this episode:Lisa Steadman's journey from USC Film School to professional screenwritingWhat film school does—and does not—prepare writers forHow she helped build Mattel's Barbie Collector brandWhy she refused to sign away ownership of her creative ideasTurning a painful breakup into a successful blog and book careerHow personal relationships influence screenwritingWhy romantic comedies need both fantasy and emotional truthThe creative process behind Tainted LoveWhy people may choose AI companions over human relationshipsWhat artificial intelligence cannot replace about real loveHow AI could change screenwriting and independent filmmakingThe risks and opportunities AI creates for writersWhy filmmakers should stop waiting for permission and create their own workThe importance of collaboration in independent filmLisa's dream of bringing her television series Lauren of Arabia to the screenIn Tainted Love, Lisa imagines a near future where AI companions look and behave like real people. During a neighborhood dinner party, a sudden blackout exposes who is human—and who is not—forcing the characters to confront the emotional consequences of choosing artificial perfection over genuine connection.The conversation also explores Lisa's nuanced view of AI in Hollywood. She uses it as a creative assistant and believes it could help independent filmmakers reduce costs and green-light their own projects, but she remains concerned about protecting the heart, humanity, and creative livelihoods that only people can provide.Whether you are a screenwriter, filmmaker, author, romantic-comedy fan, or simply curious about the future of love and technology, this episode offers an entertaining and thought-provoking look at relationships in the age of artificial intelligence.Subscribe to Best in Fest for more conversations with filmmakers, writers, actors, producers, and entertainment professionals shaping the future of storytelling.

This week the boys welcome Brian from the Lejendary wrestling figure podcast. Brian talks about a giveaway he is doing on his show. Brian also discusses his thoughts on Mattel's new LJN line.    In the news, Jazwares showed some more figures to come out later this year including another Owen. Latoonie showed off new Road Warriors figures. Mattel showed off their Survivor Series PLE figure.   For the nostalgia segment, Brian wanted to talk about nostalgic T-shirts Pre Orders: For the month of September Big Rubber Guys - Collectmajor.com   - The Killer Bees Big Bad Toy Store   - Solar - Ultimo Dragon Grapplers and Gimmicks The Quebeccers    Zombie Sailor - (zombiesailor.com) - Zombie is also on BBTS La Toonie Toy commercial Macho Man KWK   Dink Pit Bulls Thank you to everyone for keeping this show going!  

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have a few scheduling conflicts, so it's just Ben & Scot in the studio; with the always entertaining Mr. Davey Damaged joining us as well!! Kicking things into gear, we discuss the latest News that is hitting our radar. With a heart-felt tribute to some of the recent passings; we reflect on what some of these larger than life people have done; & how each of them will be missed. Then we chat towards the very lack-luster reveal of King Hiss from the MOTU Chronicles line. Peacemaker from Mezco 1:12 is arguably the definitive Toy version of this character we will likely ever get! McFarlane wrap things up with their Wave 16 of DC Super Powers - with an interesting line-up of Characters. But with this being the finale; who are we missing from this overall toy line-up? PlayStation One are getting the Lego treatment; which honestly looks great; but what is with their Easter Egg game choices?! Then we pivot into a general chat towards Latest Scores & then followed up with Reading / Playing / Watching. An overall fun episode - if not for Ben continually tripping over his sentences! Davey plugged the New Australiana Book by: Fridalasvegas -Australianarama - A Campendium Of Kitsch - an awesome history of what makes Australia so unique!! Be sure to check out Davey Damaged on his awesome Podcast: The Davey Damaged Show on all social media platforms & all good Podcasting platforms! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"It's about a fucking doll!" - Amy Taubin This week, the Marvelous! crew sets their sights on the hot pink pop cultural phenomenon that is Barbie, a billion-plus dollar (post-)feminist object/Mattel rebrand strategy grappling with the fraught, symbolic legacy of the world's most famous doll by giving her a kitschy existentialist crisis. We talk about how the film's priorities as an officially licensed commercial product limit its purportedly feminist politics, its 2016-internet conception of masculinity, how camp aesthetics and self-effacing humor disavow the specter of capitalism, and think a little too deeply about the metaphysical relationship between Barbie Land and the real world. Plus, Nicole gives a lesson on post-feminism, commodified Girl Power, and how Barbie signaled a consumerist end to Fourth Wave feminism as a meaningful political project. (This episode is dedicated to the life, memory, and herstory of famed Barbie-critic and CIA asset Gloria Steinem.) "After 'Barbie,' Mattel is Raiding its Entire Toybox" by Alex Barasch "This Barbie Has Melancholy Feminism: Framing Empowerment and Grievable Lives" by Scarlette Nhi Do "#Feminism: The Internet's Facilitation of the Fourth Wave” by Nicole Veneto Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves by Sophie Gilbert Feeling Cynical About Barbie by Broey Deschanel An extra special thanks to our $10 Executive Producers: JetChiclete, GalaxyPeaBrain, squishward, JayJeffrey, Walt Lewellyn of The Black Casebook, Tropical Doves, jprestonpoole, Lohik, bernventers, and Owen2. If you can, please lend some support to these organizations: Gaza Funds PCRF (Palestinian Children's Relief Fund) MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians) National Networks of Abortion Funds If you enjoy the show please consider: Subscribing to our Patreon, where you can enjoy exclusive episodes, commentary tracks, and more. Like, comment, rate, and review as the algorithm demands.

Big news week but boys get going with the major review and giveaways and then discuss last week's follow up! We then do the news (36:40) followed by the Ringside Top Ten (1:44:21).  We do WEEKLY PURCHASES (1:46:09) and Major Mark Purchases (2:04:08) We then finish out the show with the Q&A (2:12:46) and GOOD HOUSEKEEPING (2:23:33).

Joshua Sky, the Masters of the Universe mini-comic writer, joins Comic Book Historians to share growing up on Maui in the 1990s, discovering comics through polybag packs and Marvel trading cards, and finding community in a local Dungeons & Dragons group. He traces his path from a Daily Show internship and five years in Marvel's licensing division during the Disney acquisition through work at Disney, Fox, and animation on Ben 10 and Niko and the Sword of Light. A science-fiction short story in Heavy Metal led to writing MOTU mini-comics for Mattel, where he has produced about fifty issues, created new characters, and worked with original creators. The talk ends with his short-story collection Nervous System, a Heavy Metal feature, graphic memoir Aloha, and thoughts on thriving as a hybrid corporate-creative.#MOTU #HEMAN #MINICOMIC #skeletor Support the show

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com -  Lee Armstrong is a puppeteer, producer and the co-owner of Images In Motion, a company that specializes in TV Production, puppets and 3D Printing.  Lee worked as a puppeteer on three seasons of Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock and her other screen puppetry credits include Being John Malkovich, Follow That Bird and Mustard Pancakes.  She won a Regional Emmy for her special Land of I and as a lifelong teacher, Lee has taught puppetry to thousands as well as teaching the course "Jim Henson and the Art of the Muppets" at the University of California at Santa Cruz.  I'm excited to welcome Lee Armstrong as my guest on this episode of Under The Puppet. Support the show!  Visit www.patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia for info and to help create more episodes like this. Connect with Lee Armstrong: Website - https://www.imagesmedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/images_inmotion/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ImagesinMotionMedia/ IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0035796/ Discussed on the show: Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia - https://mermaidtheatre.ca/ Acadia University - https://www.acadiau.ca/ Mount Allison University - https://mta.ca/ Children's Fairyland - https://www.fairyland.org/ Folkmanis Puppets - https://www.folkmanis.com/ Puppeteers of America - https://puppeteers.org/ Puppetry Journal - https://www.puppeteers.org/shop/ UNIMA-USA - https://www.unima-usa.org/ Canada Council for the Arts - https://canadacouncil.ca/ HB Studio - https://www.hbstudio.org/ Fraggle Rock - https://www.henson.com/fraggle-rock/ Jim Henson - https://www.henson.com/jim-henson/ The Jim Henson Company - https://www.henson.com/ Julie Taymor TED Talks - https://www.ted.com/speakers/julie_taymor The Public Theater - https://publictheater.org/ University of Toronto - https://www.utoronto.ca/ Quigley's Village - https://www.quigleysvillage.com/ James and the Giant Peach - https://movies.disney.com/james-and-the-giant-peach Mattel - https://corporate.mattel.com/ Crayola - https://www.crayola.com/ The San Francisco Music Box Company - https://www.sanfranciscomusicbox.com/ LeapFrog - https://www.leapfrog.com/ Industrial Light & Magic - https://www.ilm.com/ Swazzle - https://www.swazzle.com/ Smokey Bear - https://smokeybear.com/ U.S. Forest Service - https://www.fs.usda.gov/ Adventures with Kanga Roddy - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0138998/ Oracle - https://www.oracle.com/ Being John Malkovich - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120601/ Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie_Burkett Mustard Pancakes - https://www.courtneycampbell.com/ Follow That Bird - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089994/ Sesame Street - https://www.sesameworkshop.org/what-we-do/shows/sesame-street University of Connecticut Puppet Arts - https://drama.uconn.edu/programs/puppet-arts/ Black Hills Institute of Geological Research - https://www.bhigr.com/ California Academy of Sciences - https://www.calacademy.org/ Southern Oregon University - https://sou.edu/ University of California, Santa Cruz - https://www.ucsc.edu/ San Francisco Bay Area Puppeteers Guild - https://sfbapg.org/ Center for Puppetry Arts - https://puppet.org/ Connect with the Show: http://www.instagram.com/underthepuppet https://www.facebook.com/underthepuppet http://www.twitter.com/underthepuppet Connect with Grant: http://www.MrGrant.comhttp://www.twitter.com/toasterboy https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ Art by Parker Jacobs Music by Dan Ring Edited by Stephen Staver ©2026 Saturday Morning Media - http://www.saturdaymorningmedia.com

Last summer the new He-Man movie kind of failed at theaters. Stephen enjoyed the film! Others did not care so much, especially if they didn't grow up in the 1980s. But last week, after the death of voice actor Peter Cullen, fans celebrated the legacy of Transformers. And last month, the Masters of the Universe remake film wielded the power of Grayskull to rule streaming media. No matter your age, big franchises from forty years ago have shaped the fantasy worlds we know today. How can Christians look back on this era with discernment and appreciation for good nostalgia? Episode sponsors Enclave Publishing: Winter's Dawn by Morgan L. Busse The Guardian of Ailos by Michael B. Foss Etania’s Worth by M. H. Elrich Mission update September 2026 book quest for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild 1. Of note: some fans truly did miss the '80s For many of you, the 1980s came and went before you were born! Stephen and Zack lived through most of the 1980s decade. And yet both of them only remember portions of the time. For his part, Stephen knew only the 1980s homeschool culture. It was the neighbor kids who had He-Man and Rainbow Brite Alas, Stephen never knew that fandom or any of the others, really. And he only vaguely recalls some of these obscure/old franchises. So if he sounds like a distant anthropologist, that is the reason! 2. From Star Wars to He-Man and beyond Recap: George Lucas and Kenner created modern toy franchises. Mass factories, network TV, and cable made a kids’ merch boom. Aside note: some Christians had some legit/silly concerns about it. Mattel lost on Star Wars, but made its own franchise: He-Man. This blended John Carter, DnD, mysticism, and superheroes. Meanwhile, other boys’ and girls’ brands took over toy stores. Zack's notes about growing up in the 1980s and any toys he had. Last week beloved voice actor Peter Cullen (Transformers) died. Fans love his sincere voice for “gentle, powerful” Optimus Prime. That plus GI Joe, despite flaws, did seem to honor real heroism. Masters of the Universe (2026) failed in theaters, but has since found its power on streaming services. 3. Now many fans really do miss the 1980s Most of these franchises were firmly in fantasy and sci-fi genres. Without their popularity, fantasy genres may not be popular today. Eventually, He-Man got shoved out by Ninja Turtles and others. Somehow the Ninja Turtles find new life, while He-Man struggles. The new film version from Prime Studios faltered in theaters. Stephen liked this flawed fantasy, which did hit a streaming boom. Meanwhile, ’80s nostalgia steers new stories like Stranger Things. Maybe people want to feel a simple life without 2020s technology. Some of them also want a simpler morality of good vs. bad guys. But back in the actual 1980s, critics didn't like simplistic morality. And some “80s nostalgia” also forces in the 2020s moral disorder. Every era has common graces that are better perceived with time. All eras also have unique idols, such as godless/mystical heroism. As you grow older, beware the “good old days” temptations. Do recall Ecclesiastes 7:10: “Say not, ‘Why were the former days better than these?' For it is not from wisdom that you ask this.” Com station Top question for listeners Do you have a favorite 1980s fantasy?

Mattel owns Barbie, Hot Wheels, UNO, Masters of the Universe and Street Sharks. Marcus Liassides runs its digital business, which now Roblox, Fortnite, and a licensing program that puts Mattel IP in creators' hands without approving what they build with it. This episode is about how a studio actually gets an IP deal with Mattel, and what you get beyond the logo.00:00 - Why Mattel is at a games summit01:13 - The Roblox bet04:18 - Why studios stay skeptical06:22 - AI and why IP matters more10:46 - What Mattel actually wants pitched13:57 - Where pitches go wrong17:40 - Beyond the license19:15 - MGs, rev share and dev funding23:57 - The approvals question26:44 - Barbie's UA guardrails29:29 - Exclusivity

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we spotlight one of the more modern Toy Companies, that are really making headlines! Call them a Model-Kit, or call them a Building Kit; The Blokees Franchise seems to have something for everyone! With a spotlight on their history & diverse price brackets, they now have under their banner. It seems like Blokees are here to stay! So we give you the run-down on what you should know; before you dive head first into this fun line. Then we have an in-hand review of the New Playmates Wave Two - TMNT X Godzilla figures. Consisting of Donatello X Jet Jaguar, Splinter X King Caesar & Shredder X Mechagodzilla. Scot & Frank famously rated Wave One of these toys pretty high last year; does this second wave also get that esteemed praise or not? Enjoy. Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back for another round of geeky tech, gadgets, games, collectibles, and Pittsburgh happenings. The episode opens on a somber note with a tribute to Dolly Parton and the impact of her philanthropy, including her work supporting childhood literacy. Then the crew gets into everything from simulated RC racing and Apple's latest Macs to a life-size Grogu, Linux history, Pokémon fossils, GTA VI leaks, and gaming at Pittsburgh International Airport. Topics discussed include: Remembering Dolly Parton – The crew reflects on Parton's passing, her charitable legacy, her support of literacy programs, and the positive impact she made far beyond entertainment. RC racing meets full-size driving simulators – Sorg discovers first-person RC car racing setups that combine tiny vehicles, onboard cameras, and full simulator rigs. The conversation explores CloudRC, RC aircraft, and whether experiences like this could become the next arcade, mall, or Dave & Buster's attraction. Apple updates the Mac mini and Mac Studio – Dave breaks down Apple's new Mac hardware, including the M6 chip, pricing, local AI performance, and the ability to combine machines over Thunderbolt 5. The crew discusses why local AI processing could become increasingly important for businesses dealing with cloud costs, privacy, and sensitive data. Pokémon Fossils invade Chicago – Chachi reports from the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum, where fossils inspired by the games are compared with real paleontology. The exhibit even includes Pokémon GO bonuses and limited merchandise. Dungeon Crawler Carl and 3D printing – Katie opens her mysterious box of 3D-printed creations from Chachi's Plastic Fun Time shop, including Dungeon Crawler Carl characters, ornaments, magnets, Pokémon-inspired pieces, the infamous Rock Lobster, and more. Linux turns 35 – Dave traces the unlikely chain of events connecting AT&T antitrust action, UNIX, GNU, Linus Torvalds, and the operating system that became one of the foundations of modern computing. There's even a bonus discussion about Linux running on a Sega 32X. Kingdom Hearts expands – Chachi's Video Game Minute covers a 2027 release window for Kingdom Hearts 4 and a planned animated Kingdom Hearts series for Disney+. Mattel builds its own game studio – Mattel is expanding its internal video game operation with hundreds of developers and new games based on properties including UNO and Hot Wheels. GTA VI leaks and the digital ownership fight – The show looks at reported leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI material tied to protests over digital-only game distribution and the broader debate over whether players actually own their digital purchases. Transformers comes to Minecraft – Sorg and Katie explore the Transformers content available through the Minecraft Marketplace, including G1-inspired characters, story-based gameplay, combat modes, and plenty of temptation for Transformers fans. A nearly life-size Ultimate Grogu – Hasbro Pulse has a roughly 14.6-inch animatronic Grogu featuring movement, sounds, multiple interaction modes, cosplay-friendly settings, and a $599.99 price tag. Nature Calls restroom finder launches – The crowdsourced restroom-finding app discussed on an earlier AwesomeCast is now available, helping users locate bathrooms, water fountains, porta-potties, and other facilities. Gaming at Pittsburgh International Airport – Sorg checks out Gameway, a gaming lounge at Pittsburgh International Airport offering video games, snacks, drinks, and another option for travelers with time before a flight. Disney characters meet NFL teams – Disney and the NFL have teamed up for team-specific character merchandise. The Pittsburgh Steelers get Pete, while other combinations include Captain America with the Patriots, Thor with the Vikings, Darth Vader with the Raiders, and more. The crew also checks in on their recent Pittsburgh Shootout adventures and previews more of what's happening around the Sorgatron Media universe. RC Racing / CloudRC https://www.instagram.com/reels/Db2l4aVjpRO/ https://store.cloudrc.com/ Plastic Fun Time 3D Prints https://plasticfuntime.etsy.com/ Apple Mac mini / Mac Studio Updates https://www.wired.com/story/apple-announces-m6-and-m5-ultra-mac-mini-mac-studio/ 35 Years of Linux https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/linux-was-announced-by-linus-torvalds-35-years-ago-today-humble-os-started-with-10-000-lines-of-code-but-has-now-grown-to-40-million-dominates-global-infrastructure Kingdom Hearts Announcements https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/games-d23-digital-entertainment/ Mattel Game Studios https://kotaku.com/the-toy-maker-behind-barbie-and-hot-wheels-wants-to-make-its-own-video-games-2000724968 GTA VI Leak Story https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/hacker-leaks-gta-vi-gameplay-and-map-to-protest-digital-only-release-claims-pre-orders-are-a-legacy-of-physical-game-releases Transformers Minecraft https://www.facebook.com/reel/1056475313409694 Nature Calls Restroom Finder – iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/find-toilets-nature-calls-run/id6790583853 Ultimate Grogu https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/star-wars-ultimate-grogu/G44835S00 Pittsburgh Airport Gameway https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcbcVbCBU34/?igsi=MTJweXZ1N2N4cTZ1dg== https://www.facebook.com/reel/1089385550715987 Disney x Pittsburgh Steelers https://www.nflshop.com/pittsburgh-steelers/disney/t-36604861+c-1202616796+z-8-2894738209?ab=%7Bwt-static_graphic%7D%7Bpt-TLP%7D%7Bal-HMB%7D%7Bct-Pittsburgh_Steelers_disney%7D

Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar are back for another round of geeky tech, gadgets, games, collectibles, and Pittsburgh happenings. The episode opens on a somber note with a tribute to Dolly Parton and the impact of her philanthropy, including her work supporting childhood literacy. Then the crew gets into everything from simulated RC racing and Apple's latest Macs to a life-size Grogu, Linux history, Pokémon fossils, GTA VI leaks, and gaming at Pittsburgh International Airport. Topics discussed include: Remembering Dolly Parton – The crew reflects on Parton's passing, her charitable legacy, her support of literacy programs, and the positive impact she made far beyond entertainment. RC racing meets full-size driving simulators – Sorg discovers first-person RC car racing setups that combine tiny vehicles, onboard cameras, and full simulator rigs. The conversation explores CloudRC, RC aircraft, and whether experiences like this could become the next arcade, mall, or Dave & Buster's attraction. Apple updates the Mac mini and Mac Studio – Dave breaks down Apple's new Mac hardware, including the M6 chip, pricing, local AI performance, and the ability to combine machines over Thunderbolt 5. The crew discusses why local AI processing could become increasingly important for businesses dealing with cloud costs, privacy, and sensitive data. Pokémon Fossils invade Chicago – Chachi reports from the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum, where fossils inspired by the games are compared with real paleontology. The exhibit even includes Pokémon GO bonuses and limited merchandise. Dungeon Crawler Carl and 3D printing – Katie opens her mysterious box of 3D-printed creations from Chachi's Plastic Fun Time shop, including Dungeon Crawler Carl characters, ornaments, magnets, Pokémon-inspired pieces, the infamous Rock Lobster, and more. Linux turns 35 – Dave traces the unlikely chain of events connecting AT&T antitrust action, UNIX, GNU, Linus Torvalds, and the operating system that became one of the foundations of modern computing. There's even a bonus discussion about Linux running on a Sega 32X. Kingdom Hearts expands – Chachi's Video Game Minute covers a 2027 release window for Kingdom Hearts 4 and a planned animated Kingdom Hearts series for Disney+. Mattel builds its own game studio – Mattel is expanding its internal video game operation with hundreds of developers and new games based on properties including UNO and Hot Wheels. GTA VI leaks and the digital ownership fight – The show looks at reported leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI material tied to protests over digital-only game distribution and the broader debate over whether players actually own their digital purchases. Transformers comes to Minecraft – Sorg and Katie explore the Transformers content available through the Minecraft Marketplace, including G1-inspired characters, story-based gameplay, combat modes, and plenty of temptation for Transformers fans. A nearly life-size Ultimate Grogu – Hasbro Pulse has a roughly 14.6-inch animatronic Grogu featuring movement, sounds, multiple interaction modes, cosplay-friendly settings, and a $599.99 price tag. Nature Calls restroom finder launches – The crowdsourced restroom-finding app discussed on an earlier AwesomeCast is now available, helping users locate bathrooms, water fountains, porta-potties, and other facilities. Gaming at Pittsburgh International Airport – Sorg checks out Gameway, a gaming lounge at Pittsburgh International Airport offering video games, snacks, drinks, and another option for travelers with time before a flight. Disney characters meet NFL teams – Disney and the NFL have teamed up for team-specific character merchandise. The Pittsburgh Steelers get Pete, while other combinations include Captain America with the Patriots, Thor with the Vikings, Darth Vader with the Raiders, and more. The crew also checks in on their recent Pittsburgh Shootout adventures and previews more of what's happening around the Sorgatron Media universe. RC Racing / CloudRC https://www.instagram.com/reels/Db2l4aVjpRO/ https://store.cloudrc.com/ Plastic Fun Time 3D Prints https://plasticfuntime.etsy.com/ Apple Mac mini / Mac Studio Updates https://www.wired.com/story/apple-announces-m6-and-m5-ultra-mac-mini-mac-studio/ 35 Years of Linux https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/linux-was-announced-by-linus-torvalds-35-years-ago-today-humble-os-started-with-10-000-lines-of-code-but-has-now-grown-to-40-million-dominates-global-infrastructure Kingdom Hearts Announcements https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/news/games-d23-digital-entertainment/ Mattel Game Studios https://kotaku.com/the-toy-maker-behind-barbie-and-hot-wheels-wants-to-make-its-own-video-games-2000724968 GTA VI Leak Story https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/hacker-leaks-gta-vi-gameplay-and-map-to-protest-digital-only-release-claims-pre-orders-are-a-legacy-of-physical-game-releases Transformers Minecraft https://www.facebook.com/reel/1056475313409694 Nature Calls Restroom Finder – iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/find-toilets-nature-calls-run/id6790583853 Ultimate Grogu https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/star-wars-ultimate-grogu/G44835S00 Pittsburgh Airport Gameway https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcbcVbCBU34/?igsi=MTJweXZ1N2N4cTZ1dg== https://www.facebook.com/reel/1089385550715987 Disney x Pittsburgh Steelers https://www.nflshop.com/pittsburgh-steelers/disney/t-36604861+c-1202616796+z-8-2894738209?ab=%7Bwt-static_graphic%7D%7Bpt-TLP%7D%7Bal-HMB%7D%7Bct-Pittsburgh_Steelers_disney%7D

Welcome to The Eternia FOUR! We are excited to debut today a new episode of “The Eternia Four”, a talk show that features four Masters of the Universe related topics every episode. With hosts: Mike, Jay, Shane and AJ today they discuss the following: TODAY'S TOPICS: While the box office returns were poor for the "Masters of the Universe" movie, Mattel indicated they didn't need the Masters of the Universe movie to be successful to have a real economic impact for the company. So with action figure sales up, is this ultimately a win, spin, or a little bit of both for Mattel? What were our most desirable (or least desirable) MOTU action figures shown at San Diego Comic-Con this year? What would our dream "Masters of the Universe" sequel be? What other toy property would we most want to be realized into a movie?

Lego sales are up by over 20% in the first half of this year thanks to the World Cup, the Danish giant toy maker said today.Lego is beating Mattel and Hasbro, thanks to tie-ups and film franchises, and producing more sets targeted at adults, as well as boys and girls. Lego's revenue was over €6 billion. But, why is Lego still so popular, even with social media and computer games.Henry McKean has been looking into this, and joins Ciara and Shane to discuss.

There's some cool cool toys to talk to and the only question is: why isn't Ben getting them? NECA reveal part of thier post-TMNT plans, Invinicible, Blokees and more. Then it's time to kick off our tournament around the best cartoon intros from the 80s and earlier. 32 enter, only one earns the title. Round 1 - FIGHT! 80's Cartoons Tournament Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMkAw9mpPQHASupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people hear pivot and think something went wrong. Andrea Wade thinks that's backwards.Today's word is PIVOT. Not as a crisis, not as a retreat. As a design.Andrea Wade is the founder of The Pivot Lab, where she helps experienced professionals navigate career transitions with confidence. Deloitte. Arthur Andersen. Mattel. Bank of America. Years as an agent at Creative Artists Agency before she built her own. Her path has never been straight, and that is the point.We get into why a layoff feels like rejection when it usually has nothing to do with you. Why the outside world has no idea what your title means. What Andrea calls career insurance, and why you build it before you need it. Her four-part framework: reflect, research, reframe, relaunch. And the line that stopped the whole conversation, which is that you cannot be creative and dream if you are exhausted.Andrea leaves you with one thing. Zero in on what you are curious about, and what you are nervous about. Then get closer to both.00:00 Coming Up00:24 Podcast Intro00:56 Today's Word: PIVOT03:34 What a Pivot Actually Means04:32 The Layoff08:15 Nervous Is Not the Same as Fearful12:31 Your Job Title Is Not Your Skillset17:24 Career Insurance21:19 The Brilliant Women Who Want to Tap Out29:44 Reflect, Research, Reframe, Relaunch32:28 You Cannot Have It All At Once35:09 Sunk Cost45:14 You Cannot Dream If You Are Exhausted46:42 One Thing Before You Pivot48:13 Close Out48:30 On the Next ShowNew episode every Sunday.Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AZl8GfkoguBI2D4YjVlvkApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1551800337howdoyoudivine.comInstagram: @howdoyoudivine#PIVOT #HowDoYouDivine #DesignedNotDrifted #careerpivot #layoffSend us Fan MailThank you for listening and for adding new dimensions to your definitions. Keep growing, keep exploring, and keep defining life on your terms.Explore the website: howdoyoudivine.comFollow the showInstagram: instagram.com/howdoyoudivineYouTube: youtube.com/@howdoyoudivineFacebook: facebook.com/howdoyoudivineMeet the founder and hostSanika is a founder, inventor, and strategist building at the intersection of culture, media, and technology. How Do You Divine?® is the anchor of HDV Media, a company built on one idea. The words we inherit quietly design the lives we lead.Every episode takes one word and examines it through culture, intellect, emotion, and lived experience. Definitions that were handed to you. Definitions you adopted. Definitions you assumed were just normal.New episode every Sunday.

The last time Justin Bausch was on the show, in May 2024, he was leading CRM at Ryderwear and AI meant product recommendations. He's back as a founder, this time with his partner Felisha Mina, and everything has changed. In a year he's grown Style My Wall to seven figures, and he's built his own AI platform to run the whole thing.Style My Wall started as a Facebook Marketplace side hustle selling art while Justin still had his day job. He turned it into a print-on-demand ecommerce business, kept everything in-house, poured the agency savings into profitable ad spend, and went from one employee (his nephew) to 22 in two years. Then he built the tool that runs it: an AI platform, made with Claude Code, that manages his Meta and Google ads on autopilot, scans inventory, runs customer service through Gorgias, and updates shipping windows across Shopify and Klaviyo when dispatch blows out.We get into how he built it, why he thinks most small businesses don't need a paid media agency, the Mattel deal that came from founder-led content, and how he and Felisha Mina now help other small businesses do the same through their agency InHaus Digital.In this episode:Keep it in-house and reinvest the savings into profitable ad spend, which is what took Style My Wall to seven figures in year oneSmall businesses spending under a few grand a day on ads often don't need a paid media agency, they need to understand their own marginsBuild AI into the whole process chain, not just one-off tasks, but roll it out in stages and never straight to autopilotConnect with Justin Bausch and Felisha Mina Explore Style My Wall and InHaus DigitalSubscribe to the Add To Cart newsletter  SMS us to Suggest a Guest Connect with Nathan Bush Join the Add To Cart Community 

It's Star Wars Day. At least at our local sports ball game, so yeah, we're going. But I'm going to try to get this out first, so no long post this time. Go sports ball team!

Ah, Friday. The best day of the work week. And I'm finally feeling a bit better. Definitely NOT fully recovered, but I am much improved over yesterday & Wednesday. In the news this morning, the FBI raided the home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell, the creepy masked man in Philly has been identified…but not caught yet, the boat captain in NY who was piloting the boat that capsized & killed a mother and her baby has been arrested by ICE agents, an updated on the Karmelo Anthony case, a bunch of gold was found on a job site in Belgium, a Wisconsin man was looking for some "hypnotists" while he was holding another man hostage at a Meijer grocery store, and another scientist who worked on the Pentagon's UFO program claims to have seen FOUR different alien species! In sports, the Brewers beat the Mariners again yesterday to take two out of three from Seattle, a recap of last night's NFL action along with a look at the rest of this weekend's schedule for week 2 of the preseason, the Cowboys & Saints got fined by the league for fights at joint practices earlier this week, James Harden signs a new deal with the Cavs, the Lakers sale is getting a bit messy, and the NHL is playing a couple of regular season games in Germany this upcoming season. We talked about what's on TV & streaming this weekend along with what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music getting released today…a new milestone for "The Odyssey"…and the Foo Fighters will be opening up for AC/DC in St. Louis on September 8th! Mattel just announced it's first ever "UNO Championship" tournament where you could win $50,000!!! A dog named Milo who was missing for 72 days just won the 18th Annual "Hambone" award. A dude who was stuck in an underwater cave for 15 days gets rescued. And a cool story about a group of high-school dudes from Idaho who spent their summer helping to clean up the Boise river. According to a recent survey about pet food, 16% of people would try their dog's food "out of sheer curiosity". Gross. I'd rather eat a delicious sammich. Speaking of sandwiches, another recent look at Google Trends, social media, and A.I. data found out what the favorite sandwich is in every state. No surprise for WI. Elsewhere in sports, a couple of members of the Tennessee University cycling team are killed when they're hit by a car, a girl comes out of the stands and onto the field during a recent high school football game to tackle a player, and check out this monster bear claw pretzel that's available at Soldier Field again this season. If you make coffee at home, you might want to avoid these four "mistakes". Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a massive bear that got locked into a family's vehicle in Tennessee, a guy named "Bluntman" who got arrested for planning to distribute drugs at the Gathering of the Juggalos, a bullfighter in Spain who got a horn right in the apple bag, a pilot who tested positive for weed, and a #FloridaWoman who tried to hide a bunch of money in her vagina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the world need another Barbie movie? And even if we did, would we get it? The follow-up to the 2023 blockbuster starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is caught up in big business negotiations that may mean it never gets made. The Australian’s Richard Ferguson is here to break it all down. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Margot Robbie’s most radical Hollywood move? Refusing Barbie 2 US clears Paramount's $111 bn Warner Bros. takeover California calls Paramount's threat to leave state 'blackmail' This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Kiko Zang, business executive, tech founder, and opinion leader building human-centric consumer products. Kiko is the Founder & CEO of Chomp, a social game that rewards honesty instead of punishing it and she's on a mission to fix what she calls the "performative internet." Kiko opens up about her path from boarding school in China to New Zealand and the United States, the anti-authoritarian streak she carried as a kid, and the long road to understanding her own identity across cultures. The conversation gets candid as she discusses her experience with open relationships and how it reshaped her views on love, trust, kindness, and loyalty then turns to the bigger picture: why social media rewards performance over authenticity, why women in particular self-censor online, and why honest human belief may be the scarcest, most valuable data in the age of AI. Kiko also shares her founder journey from COO at Orca (one of Solana's largest decentralized exchanges, where she helped raise $19M and grow the platform to $1B+ in 24-hour trading volume) to building Chomp, which drew 50,000 beta users sharing millions of honest answers and raised $3.6M from backers including BlueYard, JSquare, and Accomplice placing her among the 2% of female-led startups to raise venture capital. Chomp launches on iOS in 2026. Equal parts personal memoir and founder story, this episode covers identity, relationships, resilience, the loneliness epidemic, the funding gap for female founders, and what it takes to build something real in a "dead internet" full of bots and AI slop. Keywords: Kiko Zang, boarding school identity, open relationships podcast, cultural identity, female tech founder, women in venture capital, social media and authenticity, dead internet theory, Chomp app, Solana Orca DEX, honest opinions app, read the room, loneliness epidemic, Better Call Daddy podcast, Reena Friedman Watts

GTA VI leaks, Twitch's sneaky AI, Mattel returns to game dev, and more Kingdom Hearts 4 news. Plus, Gus talks Marvel's Wolverine, Ruby talks Endacopia, and Pete talks Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor DLC. Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv

Muy buenos días, el relanzamiento de la Fibra E en México capta el interés de un organismo financiero internacional. Pasando a las historias que mueven al mercado, hablamos de las acciones de Moderna y la vacuna que emocionó a Wall Street. Y transportándonos en paquete hasta Hong Kong, ¿cuánto puede valer Shein en su próxima salida a bolsa? En el mundo del juguete, Mattel no olvida a los adultos y saca una nueva Barbie para la colección.Patrocinado | Aeroméxico, la aerolínea más puntual del mundo por segundo año consecutivo. Conoce más aquí. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bloomberglinea.com/brandedcontent/aeromexico-es-la-aerolinea-mas-puntual-del-mundo-por-segundo-ano-consecutivo-segun-el-reporte-de-cirium/

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have Damian (aka Truly_Truly_Truly_Outrageous); Rocking back into the Studio to assist us with a 'Musical Spin' on our Regular Segment: The Team! This round we are covering the JEM Universe; so we are switching out the topic from a 'Special Forces Team'; to a 'Truly Outrageous Rock Group!' The Band! So in this case, we are picking a: Vocalist, Guitarist, Keyboard or Drummer, as well as a Wild-Card addition. Then Damian with his incredible passion & knowledge, gets to select not only the Band Manager for this Universal Group; but also an ideal Venue / Arena for them to play at! This was genuinely a lot of fun to discuss!! Then we chat towards the Latest Marvel film that is: Spiderman - Brand New Day. It's killing the box-office right now; so we go into full spoiler discussion & try to decipher that end credit scene too?!?! Rounding out the ep; we reveal our upcoming "Best Cartoon Intro Tournament". Frank breaks down the initial ladder, (subject to adjustment); & potentially what to expect over future eps! All this & more! Enjoy!! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

StubHub is spending millions to stop a bill that would cap aftermarket ticket prices. On one hand, StubHub sucks. On the other hand, it's free market? Bob demands to be called fun. Crazy Train IS that song. Ariana Grande is officially back with Ricky Alvarez. The 49ers play tonight! But, it's not a real game. Sarah is sick of people overusing “icon” and she's yelling about it. A story about Gold Fish, the cracker. Barbie's body type has been a conversation for years, and Mattel is finally changing her shape. Plus, a brand new game that totally makes sense and rules!

Hour 1: It's time for Bob's Movie Club! ‘Little Miss Sunshine' delighted the whole gang. From an early Steve Carrell performance to Abigail Breslin's precious child acting, let's dig into why this movie makes our hearts so warm. Summer is almost over - did you enjoy it? Instead of buying more crappy toys, Vinnie is interested in giving his daughters experiences. Canada has HOW MANY lakes?! Wolverine is a real animal, Hugh Jackman. How does Snoop Dogg do it?! It turns out ransom is a tax write-off. Plus, the “best” college towns. Hour 2: Travis Kelce said his wedding was the best night of his life. I'm sure his WIFE will be very happy to hear that. ‘Barbie 2' is in crisis over salary negotiations. How would the hype for a second Barbie movie compare to Wicked 2? Football season is such a big part of American culture, and yet, can you even remember who won the Super Bowl last year? What's the best piece of meat? PSA: You can't drive your Rolls Royce drunk. There was a full solar eclipse in Europe yesterday, and the pictures and videos should not be overlooked. Why doesn't Vinnie's house have more slides? Hour 3: Phoebe Gates is in trouble, for real. Rob Reiner's son pleads not guilty. A random story out of nowhere: Celebrities' craziest fan encounters. Dolly Parton wasn't asking people to bring babies named Jolene to her door step, but someone got confused. Sarah has a great story about being naked. Did you feel that earthquake?! After more than a decade, the Bumble dating app is changing its key feature. Dogs are a chick magnet. Sarah reveals her hatred of Yelp, Matty shows us his Bumble, and Vinnie tells us the weirdest county fair traditions. Hour 4: Stubhub is spending millions to stop a bill that would cap aftermarket ticket prices. On one hand, stubhub sucks. On the other hand, it's free market? Bob demands to be called fun. Crazy Train IS that song. Ariana Grande is officially back with Ricky Alvarez. The 49ers play tonight! But, it's not a real game. Sarah is sick of people overusing “icon” and she's yelling about it. A story about Gold Fish, the cracker. Barbie's body type has been a conversation for years, and Mattel is finally changing her shape. Plus, a brand new game that totally makes sense and rules!

The Barbie sequel we were all promised might be dead in the water — with a brutal four-month deadline, a $20 million demand and a rights battle that could hand the whole franchise back to Mattel. And our favourite nepo baby is back: Brooklyn Beckham has cooked something on a yacht that's sent the internet into a full spiral, and the one ingredient he used has people genuinely concerned for his safety. Plus a fabulously low-stakes feud between a very famous 'it girl' and the hosts of a beloved podcast has us unpacking what really happens when the people critiquing celebrities start becoming famous themselves. TAKE THE SPILL'S WEEKLY POP CULTURE QUIZ HERE Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.THE END BITS Find and follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/ Support independent women's mediaGet access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% Want to join the conversation? Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FigGuys are back for Episode 117, and this week we're going ALL IN on wrestling figures before taking a trip straight into the Land of Extreme!Mike and Tom kick things off with plenty of wrestling talk before breaking down the latest Wrestling Figure News, including the new Big Rubber Guys Orange Cassidy, Jushin “Thunder” Liger, Bloody Shotzi and Spike Dudley, plus new releases from Mattel, Ringside Collectibles and more!Then it's time to UNBOX WITH US as Tom finally gets his hands on the latest AEW Big Rubber Guys! Hangman Adam Page, Toni Storm, MJF and the long-awaited Sting are coming out of the package — but the biggest question remains: DID TOM GET AN AEW CHASE?!Then Mike takes things to another level as the Land of Extreme officially invades the Mattel WWE line!For the FIRST TIME EVER, New Jack joins the WWE collection with the brand-new Ringside Collectibles Exclusive Defining Moments figure! We take a deep dive into the Original Gangsta, his incredible accessories, alternate bloody head, staple gun, trash can, kendo stick and everything that makes this one of the wildest WWE figures Mattel has ever produced.And New Jack didn't come alone!We also unbox the new Defining Moments Cactus Jack, celebrating Mick Foley's legendary anti-hardcore era in ECW — and what could potentially be the final Mick Foley figure released under the WWE license.PLUS: Collector's Cut turns its attention to Brock Lesnar as Mike and Tom break out some of their favorite Brock figures from over the years!Wrestling talk. Figure news. AEW Big Rubber Guys. WWE Defining Moments. ECW nostalgia. New Jack. Cactus Jack. Sting. Brock Lesnar.This episode has a little bit of EVERYTHING for wrestling figure collectors!

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (1987) - Couch Potato Theater: 1980's Cannon Films Retrospective w/ Co-Star: Anthony De Longis! Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://youtu.be/M1MiAFZuiqQ Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-8wjyp-1b30771 Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! We're celebrating 1980's Cannon action films with a retrospective on how important these movies were to our fandom then, and the nostalgic grasp they still have on us today. On this episode we discuss Dolph Lundgren's cult classic movie, MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (1987), w/ Special Guest and co-star: Anthony De Longis! Masters of the Universe is a 1987 American sword and sorcery film based on the Masters of the Universe franchise by Mattel. The film was directed by Gary Goddard, produced by Yoram Globus and Menahem Golan, and written by David Odell. It stars Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Anthony De Longis, Courteney Cox, James Tolkan, Christina Pickles, and Meg Foster with supporting roles by Billy Barty, Jon Cypher, Chelsea Field, and Robert Duncan McNeill.  Plot Synopsis: The film follows two teenagers who meet He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe, who travels to Earth with his friends, Man-At-Arms and Teela, to stop their archenemy, the evil Skeletor from obtaining a cosmic key that will enable him to take over their home planet Eternia and the entire universe. We will also discuss the films 1980's Cannon Films Famous Producers, Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus. We also mention the documentaries about them, Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014), and The Go-Go Boys: The Inside Story of Cannon Films (2014). Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information / Social Media: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork Link to all Fandom Podcast Network Shows and Social Media https://linktr.ee/fandompodcastnetwork - Tee Public Fandom Podcast Network Store:  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/fandom-podcast-network Host Contact Info / Social Media: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord, TikTok & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Bluesky: @akylew - Lee on Instagram: @the_way_of_the_way & @Fight_Monkeys / Bluesky: @Fight-Monkey Guest Contact Info / Social Media: - Anthony De Longis: X: @DelongisAnthony / IG: @TheAnthonyDelongis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyDeLongis_Whipmaster Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.delongis Website: https://www.delongis.com/ Email: industry@delongis.com #MastersOfTheUniverse #CouchPotatoTheater #FandomPodcastNetwork #CannonFilms #AnthonyDeLongis #MastersOfTheUniverseMovie #MastersOfTheUniverse1987 #CPT #FPNet #FPN #GaryGoddard #DolphLundgren #FrankLangella #CourteneyCox #JamesTolkan #ChristinaPickles #MegFoster #BillyBarty #ChelseaField #RobertDuncanMcNeill #MenahemGolan #YoramGlobus #TheGoGoBoys #ElectricBoogaloo #80sActionMovies #1987Movies #CultClassics #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #LeeFillingness

Jimmy Barrett dives into Mattel's new Whitney Houston doll and asks: is this really something kids need? He also discusses what students should be learning in school that they clearly aren't, Friday's disappointing jobs report, the growing debate over Flock license plate cameras, and the latest developments surrounding the Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms.

This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are quite Excited & equally Privileged for reaching our Milestone 10th Year of Podcasting Fun! So to Celebrate; we have several things lined up to Celebrate this! First off we are sharing our Annual Daily Collection Pics of Your Collections via Social Media- on Instagram & Facebook! Thankyou; & please submit a pic if you haven't already. Big reveal too; we unveil a New TPP Logo! Huge thanks to Cody Hulks aka SADC_TheClown for bringing this to life for us! But that's not all; we FINALLY have an avenue for you to purchase our Merch via the RedBubble website (See link bellow). And if that all wasn't enough; then listen out; as we have Special Guest: Damian, aka: Truly_Truly_Truly_Outrageous in the studio; to bring us up to speed on all the Exciting News & Collaborations he has been involved in for the world & passion of the Jem Universe!! Plus, as any good Birthday's are known for; some nice Presents! Well, Master Colin Betts has it in spades; as we open some beautiful & very very thoughtful gifts to round out the episode. Thankyou good sir!! A genuinely fun episode & wider Celebration of our little Podcast & the AMAZING Community we have built around us. Thank-you everyone for your on-going support!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One thing I forgot to do as we were pressed for time was to ask all the hosts what their favorite reveal was from the show. I'll keep mine to the four franchises as I usually do, but hopefully we can squeeze that in too on the next show. For Masters, as much as I love build-a-figures and vintage toy artwork homages, it does seem like more of the same. Their Chronicles Clawful is what really caught my eye. All I thought I wanted from Star Wars was a Rotta the Hutt in either Black Series or Vintage Collection. Well, I got both and hate the execution on both. So, even though I won't buy it, my favorite Star Wars thing was the vintage decoed X-Wing. What's funny is my favorite Transformer is something we didn't even talk about. It was hidden in the official pics. Besides the Icons Decepticon symbol Megatron, everything else was pretty lackluster. Even more disappointing was G.I. Joe. I get it, they blow their load with Yo Joe June. Besides some name reveals, we really only got what is looking to be a disappointing Thundermachine.

The crew also discussed the release of a limited-edition Angel Reese Barbie doll, which celebrates the WNBA star’s impact on and off the court. Recent reports note that Mattel’s collectible doll honors Reese’s achievements, philanthropy, and growing cultural influence, further cementing her “Bayou Barbie” brand. Meanwhile, Gary’s Tea sparked conversation around online criticism Reese received after comments about playing with Barbie dolls as a child. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show delivered a blend of breaking news, entertainment, and heartfelt conversation as the crew unpacked several stories generating national attention. The show opened with an update in the ongoing case surrounding Nolan Wells, as his mother, Christine Wonsley, announced that a professional misconduct complaint filed against her nursing license had been closed while her family continues to seek answers about her son’s death. The crew also discussed the release of a limited-edition Angel Reese Barbie doll, which celebrates the WNBA star’s impact on and off the court. Recent reports note that Mattel’s collectible doll honors Reese’s achievements, philanthropy, and growing cultural influence, further cementing her “Bayou Barbie” brand. Meanwhile, Gary’s Tea sparked conversation around online criticism Reese received after comments about playing with Barbie dolls as a child. The show also tackled a heartbreaking Georgia case involving a mother charged with second-degree murder after her 1-year-old son died after being left in a hot car while she worked a hospital shift. The emotional discussion focused on parental responsibility, exhaustion, grace, and whether tragic mistakes should carry criminal consequences, with listeners passionately weighing in on both sides. Ending on a lighter note, the crew celebrated the official premiere date for The Varnell Hill Show, the long-awaited Martin spinoff starring Tommy Davidson, which is set to debut September 1 on Paramount+ with appearances from Martin Lawrence and a star-studded guest lineup. Alongside the headlines, listeners enjoyed lively discussions on Ryan Clark and Sage Steele’s ongoing ESPN controversy, Keke Palmer’s new hosting role on The Voice Celebrity, nostalgic throwback memories, and the humor and commentary that make the show a daily favorite. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEOs of Mattel and Kraft Heinz join to break down their latest earnings and outlooks. Then, we discuss SpaceX's first earnings report as a public company with a top analyst who is maintaining a neutral rating on the stock. Plus, we bring you the details of OpenAI and Anthropic getting caught up in yet another cybersecurity issue. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.