Podcasts about Radio Flyer

“I think when a lot of business leaders hear me talk about play and fun, they think well, of course you would do that, you're a toy company.  But I think it's so important that every culture, every team, every organization has play incorporated into their culture.” Robert Pasin is Chief Wagon Officer (otherwise known as CEO) of Radio Flyer. Robert's grandfather, an Italian immigrant, started the company out of his garage in 1917, and over the past 100 years and three generations of leadership, Radio Flyer has become an iconic American brand. Today we'll hear Robert's story, including how he revived the brand and built a thriving culture at Radio Flyer. (0:47) – What was Robert's upbringing like?(2:09) – How did a tour of his father's factory change everything?(5:13) – How did Robert's grandfather start the business over a century ago?(7:45) – Did Robert's father expect him to take over the family business one day?(9:37) – What does Robert do to balance continuity with innovation at Radio Flyer?(12:38) – How does Robert bring in fresh perspectives and ideas?(15:02) – Why is culture so important to Robert? And how does he build a good culture?(18:49) – Why is play important?(20:24) – How is Robert talking about succession with his own kids?(22:49) – What is Robert's ”why”?

What if the story of Italian Americans in Los Angeles is not what you thought? Join us as we uncover the vibrant and often overlooked contributions of Italian immigrants beyond the spotlight of Hollywood, featuring insights from Cavalieri Marianna Gatto, co-founder and executive director of the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles. Discover the surprising ties between Italian Americans and iconic innovations like the Radio Flyer wagon and Yoo-hoo chocolate beverage, as explored in Marianna's newly released book, "The Italian Americans of Los Angeles: A History." This episode promises a fresh perspective on how Italian culture helped shape Los Angeles, challenging preconceived notions of Italian influence being limited to the East Coast. Explore how the sprawling landscapes and unique climate of Los Angeles offered Italian immigrants a chance to forge their own paths, distinct from the dense urban enclaves of cities like New York and Philadelphia. Marianna shares compelling stories of Italian families who quickly adapted to the West Coast, embracing opportunities while facing familiar struggles. We help dispel myths about Italian presence in Los Angeles, highlighting their robust cultural footprint that existed long before the rise of the entertainment industry. Venture into the complexities of modern Italian American identity in California, from the legacy of Northern Italians in the wine industry to the importance of cultural hubs like Italian parishes in preserving tradition. We delve into the challenges faced by Italian American organizations today and reflect on the role of tight-knit communities in maintaining cultural practices, drawing parallels with other ethnic groups. This episode offers a rich, multifaceted view of Italian American history and identity, promising insights and stories that resonate on both personal and communal levels.    HER SOCIALS Instagram: @gattolosangeles Facebook: Mariana Gatto   LINKS TO BUY THE BOOK https://losangeleslittleitaly.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Americans-Los-Angeles-History/dp/B0D36GY74Z https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-italian-americans-of-los-angeles-marianna-gatto/1145549694  

ABOUT ROBERT PASIN Robert Pasin is the Chief Wagon Officer of Radio Flyer. Radio Flyer which was founded by his grandfather Antonio and is famous for the iconic little red wagon, as well as tricycles, scooters and other vehicles for children. Robert has built upon Radio Flyer's iconic brand and has built a thriving culture in the process. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Robert joins host Robert Glazer to discuss his grandfather's leadership legacy, how he's innovated a 100 year old brand, and Radio Flyer's top tier organizational culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planned Parenthood of Illinois is closing four clinics due to a financial shortfall stemming from rising patient volume and growing health care costs. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Crypto is shedding its stigma under Trump — and Chicago firms are ready; Gap plans State Street factory store; Radio Flyer closes Woodfield Mall store, its only brick-and-mortar location; and Ken Griffin taps Related to develop new Miami HQ.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Brick and mortar didn’t pan out for Chicago’s Radio Flyer. The company has closed its only physical sales location at Woodfield Mall. Radio Flyer’s CEO says the store was an experiment and was just not profitable. The store opened in 2023. […]

Best of The Oddcast - Lamar's A Real Radio Flyer (Airdate 12/30/2024)   Back in the day, the Bob & Sheri Show got to live the "big baller, shot caller" life when they were allowed to fly on the company's private jet.   The Bob & Sheri Oddcast: Everything We Don’t, Can’t, Won’t, and Definitely Shouldn’t Do on the Show!  

Robert Pasin CEO Radio Flyer is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Pasin is the Chief Wagon Officer who promotes a fun work environment and brings pre-launch ride on toys home regularly to see how kids interact with them. Innovation is key to staying current as the oldest wagon manufacturer in America and most loved. Cogan talks with Pasin about being born into the familly with a silver wagon handle as Pasin is the grandson of the Radio Flyer founder an Italian immigrant.

This week, SepTIMEber continues as we head back to 14th century France to launch real fireballs out of real trebuchets alongside real Montreal LARPers in a rare misstep from a true master of the popcorn flick. It's 2003's Timeline, directed by Richard Donner, based on the book by Michael Crichton, and starring Paul Walker, Frances O'Connor, Gerard Butler, Billy Connolly, David Thewlis, Anna Friel, Neal McDonough, Ethan Embry, Matt Craven, Michael Sheen, Lambert Wilson, Marton Csokas and Rossif Sutherland. Two movies into this theme month and we already be down bad with Stockholm Syndrome, as the dire straits of The Time Machine made this film look like an oasis in the desert comparatively. Alas, it is a deeply flawed flick to be sure, and for the very first time one of our hosts could not make it over the finish line. Plus: a bit of listener mail makes Hayley finally explain her longstanding beef with Ted Lasso. If you'd like to watch the movie before listening to our conversation, good luck! Despite being a Paramount movie, Timeline is not available on Paramount+ but is rentable on YouTube and the Cineplex app at the time of publication. Other works discussed on this episode include Rebel Ridge, Green Room, Blue Ruin, Kinds of Kindness, Poor Things, The Favourite, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, The Emperor's New Groove, Child's Play, M3GAN, English Teacher, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Almost Live!, Ready Player One, Backspot, I Like Movies, Sabrina Carpenter's album Short & Sweet, The Dana Carvey Show, Too Funny To Fail, 300, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Midnight in Paris, Pushing Daisies, A.I.: Artificial Intelligence, Olympus Has Fallen, Greenland, Geostorm, Superman II, The Goonies, Lethal Weapon, Maverick, Radio Flyer, The 13th Warrior, Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow, Paycheck and The Perfect Score. We'll be back next week with a little ADHD-TPB, as SepTIMEber rolls on with a movie J Mo torrented off the internet roughly 15 years ago and never got around to actually watching: 1979's Time After Time, starring Malcolm McDowell and David Warner as H.G. Wells and Jack The Ripper respectively. Sounds like fun, right? Here's hoping! It is also not available on streaming, but once again is rentable on YouTube. Until then, we'll see you at the movies!!

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new e-bike launches from Radio Flyer and Fucare, Denver's popular e-bike subsidies, Australia Post using new electric motorbikes for mail delivery, Talaria Sting Pro MX5 launch, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the Wheel-E podcast today: Radio Flyer launches new 20 MPH utility electric bike Gone in 60 seconds: Denver's latest e-bike vouchers scooped up in a minute Fucare Gemini X is the latest dual motor e-bike with too much – or just enough – power Yadea Elite Prime review: The full-suspension e-scooter you'd never guess is so powerful The wild electric vehicles Australia is now using to deliver mail Why are Sur Ron-style electric motorbikes so dang popular with teens today? Talaria Sting Pro MX5 launched as low-cost, high-speed electric dirt bike Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 10:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 11:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/oGGEfQPsen4

John Schmersal in conversation with David Eastaugh https://3ra1n1ac.com/ Schmersal was originally in the band Brainiac and formed Enon (named after the village in Ohio, which is close to Schmersal's hometown of Dayton) with Lee and Calhoon following the death of Brainiac's singer Timmy Taylor and their subsequent disbandment. After Brainiac, Schmersal made a solo album under the name John Stuart Mill. Rick Lee and Steve Calhoon were both previous members of the band Skeleton Key, a befriended band Brainiac had toured with. Together they formed Enon. Lee created a number of percussion sounds for the band playing a "junk kit" including a Radio Flyer wagon, propane tank, and old hubcaps.

Shop Talk offers three tips to help counter digital amnesia or The Google Effect.  But first, Caught My Eye highlights an appearance on the Mike Douglas show with Little Richard and Liberace. Also, a Radio Flyer car heads to the auction block in Alaska, and John recommends we all check out an ABBA documentary he watched this past weekend. Tim recommends Abba Oro which includes all the popular ABBA hits sung in Spanish by ABBA! Frank Hornby, a renowned British toy inventor, is our Business Birthday.We're all business. Except when we're not.Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrCSpotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LWTunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMbYouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctjYouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5aAlso follow Tim and John on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradioTwitter: www.twitter.com/focusgroupradioInstagram: www.instagram.com/focusgroupradio

Fake or For Real and News That Didn't Make the News: The World's Tourist Traps, An Instagram handle, and a "Radio-Flyer"car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Boy rewarded for helping “homeless man”. Bad and good morning habits. Possible sriracha shortage. Panera is getting rid of Charged Lemonade drinks. City of Bryan update. New information on the new “The Office” show. Wordle news. SUV-sized Radio Flyer up for auction.

I want your IG handle! Congrats grads! Flop gift. Taylor starts her European tour. Belly flop. Feeling old? The thicker the sole, the better. Jokes with Sean. Boy rewarded for helping “homeless man”. Bad and good morning habits. Possible sriracha shortage. Panera is getting rid of Charged Lemonade drinks. New information on the new “The Office” show. Wordle news. SUV-sized Radio Flyer up for auction.

It is rare and challenging for businesses to last beyond the first generation of ownership and leadership, and rarer still for them to last into the third generation and beyond. There are many reasons for this, but a common one is that a company, once it has created its breakout, successful product, will cease to innovate and change. When vigilance on this front diminishes, it is nearly impossible for a company to remain competitive and survive.  When Robert Pasin started work for the very successful company his grandfather had founded, Radio Flyer, he was surprised to discover that his family's company had fallen prey to just this. Innovation was minimal and as a result, the company was in danger of a decline. He undertook to rebuild a culture of innovation and discipline, and was remarkably successful; Radio Flyer was recently named to the top ten Fast Company list of Most Innovative Companies for 2023. Listen to Robert's Tugboat Institute® talk and learn what strategies he employed to turn their biggest weakness into their greatest strength.  

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago-based Radio Flyer is about to reveal its new electric bike. The bike is called Flyer Via and the company says it’ll “combine performance and style, while delivering warm memories for the whole family.” The unveiling is set for Thursday at […]

Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer, Radio Flyer, joins John on National Little Red Wagon Day which commemorates what the Little Red Wagon means in people’s lives. Robert talks about why the company is called Radio Flyer, how many people work for Radio Flyer, what the best-selling wagons are today, what other products he’s excited about, and […]

Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer, Radio Flyer, joins John on National Little Red Wagon Day which commemorates what the Little Red Wagon means in people’s lives. Robert talks about why the company is called Radio Flyer, how many people work for Radio Flyer, what the best-selling wagons are today, what other products he’s excited about, and […]

Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer, Radio Flyer, joins John on National Little Red Wagon Day which commemorates what the Little Red Wagon means in people’s lives. Robert talks about why the company is called Radio Flyer, how many people work for Radio Flyer, what the best-selling wagons are today, what other products he’s excited about, and […]

What's that in the sky? It's a bird, it's a plane, it's… Super Jean Jacket! Today we discuss Jordan Peele's third feature film NOPE (2022)! We talk about the unique day for night cinematography, that Jordan Peele mystery and ambiance we crave, and how a second viewing really helped us both appreciate this movie! We also talk about a Barbwire X Captain Phillips crossover Saturday morning cartoon, Radio Flyer, Eerie International's podcast episode 395 “The Monster Squad” and how great Lady in White is, The Curse (2023 ShowTime series), and Jamskating! —————————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod Twitter: https://twitter.com/LTASpod Subscribe to Steven's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Follow Brent on social media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrentHibbard Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brenthibbard A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! NOT EVEN FOR THE TITS.

Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about what GM talked about in their private NADA meeting. We also spill the details on the world's largest Supercharger station, as well as a new retail experience from iconic Radio Flyer.Show Notes with links:During their private meeting at this years NADA Show, GM has signaled a strategic pivot back to plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, sparking enthusiasm among dealers as part of a more measured approach into the all-electric futureGM announced plans to reintroduce PHEVs in the U.S., aiming to bridge the gap between current internal combustion engine vehicles and future all-electric mandates, amidst concerns over aggressive EPA timelinesAs opposed to one similar meeting a few years back where Buick dealers stood up and left en masse, this year's meeting struck a different tone as Dealers expressed a positive outlook, highlighting GM's global experience with hybrids and PHEVs as a strong foundation for reintroducing these vehicles in the U.S. marketEarlier in the week at the JD Power Summit, GM President Mark Reuss said of hybrids,  “PHEVs are still two powertrains on one car,” and added that they are expensive to make. On the plus side, he pointed out that “regulators treat PHEVs the same as EVs.” Dealer Donald Hicks told Ward's Auto, "The market is going to tell us what it will buy. The government can tell us what we have to build, but the market will tell us what we can sell. It's that simple. Nobody is bigger than the market".Tesla is planning the construction of the world's largest Supercharger station in California, contributing some fresh ideas into the future of EV infrastructureThe new Supercharger station will feature over 160 stalls, becoming the largest of its kind globally, and will be located in Kern County, near the intersection of the 5 freeway and the 46 highway.Tesla is also incorporating a microgrid with batteries and solar canopies, aiming to cut peak demand costs and promote sustainable energy use within the Supercharger networkRadio Flyer, the iconic brand known for its red wagons, has opened its first store in Chicago, featuring a unique race track for kids to test-drive products The new store in the Woodfield Mall includes an adult-sized wagon and a race track for product testing, aiming to reignite the joy of play for both children and adults.Despite concerns around safety and insurance, the store has been a hit, with features like helmet requirements for kids showcasing Radio Flyer's commitment to safety in their ride-on product rangeEV's make an appearance as there is a display of several kid sized Tesla's to try"When we're in the store, we're wearing a red t-shirt, but we're really wearing a white lab coat," said Chief Wagon Officer Robert Pasin, emphasizing the experimental and adaptive approach to the store's design and layout.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. An iconic Chicago toy company is animating its Little Red Wagon. Radio Flyer has launched a digital entertainment division that it says will use animated storytelling to pump new life into the brand. Crain’s reports the company’s Radio Flyer Studios, will […]

Dan & Manny put the OG Toy Story (1995) to the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST! The episode goes DEEP into all things Toy Story. They talk about the amazing list of actors in the movie, why no one seems to see these toys walking around, driving in the street, or are suspect of them showing up randomly (like dropping through a sunroof), the day they stopped playing with toys, there's an existential conversation about the lives and souls of toys, and so much more!  Some Episode Notes Toy Story (movie 1995) Podcast But Outside 63.

Words are hard. Things are going back to normal. Door decorating. Christmas decoration contests. Facts about dreams. What will we be nostalgic about in 2043? Body glitter and Radio Flyer. Things we need to make time for. Fighting over toys. Football news. Toilet Bowl. Rough year for beer. Jokes with Sean. This day in history. What we stuck in our ears in 2023.

This week we revisit our interview with Robert Pasin. Robert is the CEO/Chief Wagon Officer of Radio Flyer Inc., the business founded by his grandfather in 1917. Radio Flyer is an iconic brand that holds a special place in people's hearts because it instantly transports them to a happy time — to the best parts of childhood. Robert works with a wonderful group of passionate "Flyers" whose mission is to create products that bring smiles to kids of all ages and create warm memories that last a lifetime. Company sales have grown significantly because of Robert's focus on building a highly committed and creative team. The product line has expanded beyond the iconic Little Red Wagon™ to include tricycles, scooters, and other ride-ons featuring innovative, beautiful, playful design. Robert is the Emmy winning producer of the animated short film, Taking Flight.

The guys start their new mini series their calling Nostalgic November. In this episode, we cover Steve's Nostalgic choice with Richard Donner's 1992's Radio Flyer.

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. Chicago’s 106-year-old Radio Flyer, the maker of the original Little Red Wagon, opens its first storefront today at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. It’ll feature several of the company’s popular items, including stroller wagons, tricycles, scooters, go-karts and bikes. Customers will be […]

Also in the news: Former Chicago health commissioner to lead CDC division; DeKalb County turkey farm closing; Radio Flyer to open its first retail location and more.

Also in the news: Former Chicago health commissioner to lead CDC division; DeKalb County turkey farm closing; Radio Flyer to open its first retail location and more.

Also in the news: Former Chicago health commissioner to lead CDC division; DeKalb County turkey farm closing; Radio Flyer to open its first retail location and more.

It's officially spooky season and we have a perfect chiller to discuss in this 60th episode! Mark welcomes friend and early 90s thriller expert Tarik Flannagan back on the show to take a trip down memory lane to wintry Maine and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the twisted kid movie The Good Son. Our jaws dropped seeing the in-demand Macaulay Culkin shed his cute and clever Kevin McCallister character for the role of creepy and deranged Henry in the Joseph Ruben film, and they're still dropping today! This will put you on the edge of your seat like the actors on the edge of that cliff! PS. We shout out another great Elijah Wood movie: Radio Flyer!

On this week's episode the guys are talking about Radio Flyer A Mighty Wind   Send your thoughts to TwentyTwoMWU@gmail.com   Subscribe through iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/22mwu/id847943093?mt=2   Follow us on twitter @22mwu   Like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/22MWU/1470585429826006?ref=hl   Follow Kurtis on twitter @Kurtis22MWU   And please leave us a review on iTunes            

This episode's guest is Robert Pasin, Chief Wagon Officer of Radio Flyer. While most people know Radio Flyer best for the beloved little red wagon, they are routinely introducing dozens of new products per year. Their award-winning Chicago-based design team innovates in every product category. We're focusing on one of these categories familiar to our listeners - ebikes - with the launch of their Flyer brand. Listen in and learn what sets Flyer's ebike offering apart, review brand building, and how Robert champions the customer experience in delivering joy to families.Support the show

Segment 1: Jennifer Streaks, Senior Personal Finance Reporter, Business Insider, joins John to talk about why you may be losing money if you haven’t checked your savings account recently, and what you can do to tackle your student loan debt. Segment 2: Bree Fowler, Senior Writer, CNET, joins John to discuss a variety of stories including Elon Musk’s […]

Will and Matt are not quite ready to knuckle up nor kick back, but are fully prepared for 3 Ninjas!! A whole lot of kiais, a whole lot of Home Alone, and why not throw in a conversation about Radio Flyer! DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!3 NINJASdir. Jon Turtletaubstarring: Victor Wong; Michael Treanor; Max Elliott Slade; Chad Power

Crain's reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about Radio Flyer's first-ever retail location opening in Schaumburg, a new McDonald's restaurant concept in the works and a redesign for two local Amazon Fresh stores. Plus: A bigger Lollapalooza paid off for Chicago hotels and restaurants; Loretto Hospital workers and management reach agreement, ending 11-day strike; judge orders feds to return $5 million to Outcome Health co-founder Rishi Shah; and Illinois Supreme Court upholds the state's assault weapons ban.

Yellowjackets might be taking a break, but The Watchers doesn't quit. Jodie and Andrea are using the off-season break to share the movies that made them the kind of people who were destined to be obsessed with a show like Yellowjackets.This week, Jodie grabbed Andrea by bangs (and pulled us all up from the depths of Radio Flyer despair) to introduce her to the absolute romp that is the 1985 comedy dance romance, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt, this delightful little movie provided some much-needed relief from our last two movies, which, we'll admit, included a surprising amount of child abuse. We talk about the tropes that populate this genre of movie and Jodie argues Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is a dance movie pioneer. We discuss our love for Helen Hunt and her very cool hats. Jodie talks about her love of dance, and Andrea talks about her love of Bruce Springsteen. This is honestly a pretty silly episode. We had a lot of fun. Hope you have fun listening!Mentioned in this episode:"31 Years Later, Girls Just Want To Have Fun is a Ridiculous Dance Party""America's Love for TV Dance Shows Has Long History""Dancing in the Dark" music videoNext week, we're watching Andrea's pick, the 1992 black comedy, Death Becomes Her. You can rent it in a few different places or watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime.If you're reading this, that means you've probably got your podcatcher of choice open right now. It would be SO helpful if you gave our little new show a follow. If you like what you hear, you could even leave us a review. ☺️Follow:The Watchers on Twitter and Instagram (@WatchersPodNJ)Andrea on Twitter and Instagram (@AQAndreaQ)Jodie on Twitter (@jodiemim) and Instagram (@jodie_mim)Our sister show, New Jersey Is the World, on Twitter (@njistheworld) and Instagram (@newjerseyistheworld)Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

Yellowjackets might be taking a break, but The Watchers doesn't quit. Jodie and Andrea are using the off-season break to share the movies that made them the kind of people who were destined to be obsessed with a show like Yellowjackets.CW: Radio Flyer depicts child and animal abuse. Both of which we discuss throughout this episode. Just in case you've been having too much fun watching movies with us, Andrea has decided to bring everyone down by making us watch her favorite movie about childhood trauma, the 1992 Richard Donner film, Radio Flyer. We talk about memory versus reality, the power of childhood imagination, how this movie fails to handle either successfully and why that might be. Referenced in this episode:“The Giant Buffalo of Rick Lazzarini's Character Shop”“Random Ramblings: The Radio Flyer Conundrum”“What happened to Bobby?...What happened to Bobby?...”Next week, we're watching Jodie's pick, the 1985 comedy dance romance, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. You can stream it for free on Tubi or with an Amazon Prime account. If you're reading this, that means you've probably got your podcatcher of choice open right now. It would be SO helpful if you gave our little new show a follow. If you like what you hear, you could even leave us a review. ☺️Follow:The Watchers on Twitter and Instagram (@WatchersPodNJ)Andrea on Twitter and Instagram (@AQAndreaQ)Jodie on Twitter (@jodiemim) and Instagram (@jodie_mim)Our sister show, New Jersey Is the World, on Twitter (@njistheworld) and Instagram (@newjerseyistheworld)Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

Yellowjackets might be taking a break, but The Watchers doesn't quit. Jodie and Andrea are using the off-season break to share the movies that made them the kind of people who were destined to be obsessed with a show like Yellowjackets.Fair is fair! And this week, it was Jodie's turn to pick a movie that Andrea hasn't seen. She chose the 1985 teen drama, The Legend of Billie Jean, starring Helen and Christian Slater (no relation). Billie Jean and her brother Binx are two siblings who end up on the run after fighting back against a teenage bully and his father. Andrea and Jodie talk about movies with iconic haircuts, teenagers versus adults, rejecting the male gaze, class dynamics, the significance of pop icons like Madonna and Taylor Swift for young women, the commodification of the female body, and a ton more. This admittedly kind of ridiculous movie led to some serious conversations that we did not anticipate. We'd love to hear what you all thought of the movie! Next week, Andrea's back in the pilot's seat, and we're watching Radio Flyer, another movie about young people fighting back against adults, starring Watchers favorite Elijah Wood in one of his earliest roles. This one is darker and definitely more intense than The Legend of Billie Jean, but it's also beautiful and moving, and it will probably make you cry. Content warning for child abuse and alcoholism. If you're reading this, that means you've probably got your podcatcher of choice open right now. It would be SO helpful if you gave our little new show a follow. If you like what you hear, you could even leave us a review. ☺️Follow:The Watchers on Twitter and Instagram (@WatchersPodNJ)Andrea on Twitter and Instagram (@AQAndreaQ)Jodie on Twitter (@jodiemim) and Instagram (@jodie_mim)Our sister show, New Jersey Is the World, on Twitter (@njistheworld) and Instagram (@newjerseyistheworld)Thanks to Kitzy (@heykitzy) for the use of our theme song, "No Book Club."

If someone tells you to close your eyes and picture a red wagon...what's the first thing that pops into your mind?  I bet it's probably the classic and iconic Radio Flyer red wagon. In this week's episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Robert Pasin, the Chief Wagon Officer of Radio Flyer.We dove into the origin story and transformation of the iconic toy company. From nostalgic red wagons to innovative new products, Robert shares the challenges, lessons, and successes that have shaped Radio Flyer into the beloved brand it is today. Radio Flyer has humble beginnings as a family business. In our chat, Robert recounts the story of his grandfather, Antonio Pasin, who immigrated to America and started the company in 1917. Robert even reveals the true inspiration behind the name “Radio Flyer” and what the brand might have been called if it was born in another time. We discuss a pivotal period when Radio Flyer faced an existential crisis. Robert shares the challenges they encountered and how they navigated through a changing market.  If you are working on a brand that is in need of a customer-focused refresh, this is an episode you won't want to miss. So grab your earbuds and listen in!EPISODE CLIFF NOTES:Discover the heartwarming origins of Radio Flyer and the story behind its iconic name, taking you on a nostalgic journey into the world of classic toys.How the company turned years of complacency into an era of innovation.Find out what Radio Flyer's loyal customers felt about the brand.How Radio Flyer unintentionally branded a color and material combination, and how that actually led to expanding their product line.The dangers of focusing more on functionality rather than connecting emotionally with your customers. Hear what it was like for Robert to transition into the role of CEOLearn how Radio Flyer's bold brand transformation reinvigorated its image and captured the hearts of new generations.Explore the power of emotional connection and the importance of consumer insights in driving product development, as Radio Flyer creates toys that resonate deeply with children and parents alike.Tune in to this episode and embark on an enlightening exploration of Radio Flyer's journey, finding inspiration in their resilience, passion for innovation, and commitment to creating toys that spark joy and imagination.TCA Self Study is now open for enrollment. Click the link below to learn more!https://www.toycreatorsacademy.com/selfstudy

You know that little bright red wagon, with the long front handle? Maybe, you might have even sat in one, careening down a hill. The wagon, and the company that makes them, is called Radio Flyer.  Over a hundred years since that first stamped metal wagon, that same company now makes a Radio Flyer Tesla S for Kids, in that same bright red. Right next to the classic wagon on their website, you can now buy Radio Flyer e-bikes, Radio Flyer go-karts, even a Radio Flyer trampoline. Behind the company's sustained success is one family – the Pasins. Three generations have sat behind the wheel of Radio Flyer, starting with Antonio Pasin in 1917, all the way to Antonio's grandson, Robert. Robert became Chief Wagon Officer at Radio Flyer when he was just 27, taking on the burden of legacy. He joins us this week to talk about turning around a floundering family company, and remembering why you're in the business to begin with.  

Welcome to March 29th, 2023 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate a right of passage and the Silver State. If you never had a Radio Flyer little red wagon as a kid, then you have missed out on something truly American, hauling stuff around. When we grow up we buy trucks and let our hair blow in the breeze. Our dogs ride shotgun with their noses out the window. And the back is full of gear for our next great adventure. This all starts with our first set of wheels, and anyone who sees a kid at the park pulling his version of the important stuff knows it. There goes an entrepreneur, an engineer, the next great lemonade stand! Keep your eyes open for this right of passage. It's a good one and it's bound to pull on your heart strings. On National Little Red Wagon Day, you can bet these kids hauling stuff around are going some place good. Nevada is well known for its casinos and tourist attractions, but it’s also home to something not nearly as lively. Ghost towns. Because of its mining history, the state has over 600 of them. One of the most interesting is Berlin, Nevada. Not only will you find the remains of a mining community, with abandoned buildings and a cemetery, but also something much much older. The remains of Ichthyosaurs, aquatic dinosaurs that lived in the oceans covering the state 225 million years ago. The fossils are on display in the museum at the state park. On National Nevada Day, we celebrate the Silver State and its long standing history. I’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The director, producer and editor always had a love for film and pursued his dreams at a film school in Chicago. But defaulting loans due to the recession in 2008 forced him to leave Columbia College Chicago, and he and his family moved from his hometown on the outskirts of Detroit to Shreveport, La. Far away from his comfort zone, Calvin forged a unique way into the post-production industry. Taking advantage of Louisiana's tax credit, Calvin would have an opportunity to cut his teeth on multiple independent films and participate in an assistant editing class that would shift his trajectory and put him on the path to joining the team who edited the Academy Award-winning animated short, The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore. Since then, he has edited several Emmy Award-winning branded content pieces such as Chipotle's The Scarecrow, and Dolby Laboratories' Silent & Radio Flyer's Taking Flight. Most recently, Calvin's ability to pivot and consistency in the following up moved him west to Los Angeles, where he would serve as the Editor for Disney+'s critically acclaimed reboot of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. (Oh yeah and we are DEFINITELY gonna talk about that Juneteenth episode!) Host: David Hunter Jr. | Executive Producers: Daniel K. Hunter, David Hunter Jr, Tatiana M. Johnson | Producers: Eric Johnson, Aurelia Belfield | Editor: Landon T. Bost | Audio Post/Re-recording Mixer: Ryan Virgin | Special Guest: Calvin O'Neal Jr. | Theme Song: "Sanctuary" by Chvrles | BTS Photography: J Nyce | Produced by Made for More Entertainment in association with Trailblazer Studios and Landon Bost Media Stay tuned for more episodes of Post In Black's third season as we continue to amplify the stories and experiences of Black professionals working in post-production. Look out for new episodes every second and fourth Wednesday. RELATED VIDEOS Post in Black – Season 4: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WAYLhXPNkA52FWM49JEbMwY Post in Black – Season 3: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WDVPHsYggzwBdwOTsJvt5pb Post In Black – Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WCA1y1AEh-lSn9ga9yZv5sq Post In Black – Season 1: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm2w_b9TK6WBUJGPdXlHNIn8nuQBxri4U CONNECT WITH POST IN BLACK & MADE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT https://www.madeformoreent.com/ IG: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt Twitter: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEnt FB: @PostInBlack & @MadeForMoreEntertainment CONNECT WITH Calvin O'Neal Jr. https://calvinonealjr.com/ IG: @calvins.cuts, @calvin_oneal_jr SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@madeformoreentertainment LISTEN TO THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/postinblack --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/postinblack/support

Director David Mickey Evans (The Sandlot, Radio Flyer, Ace Ventura 3) tells about his journey from being a college student with a dream to writing, directing and producing The Sandlot. Evans goes into detail about learning from the best and discusses his love of "Old Florida Chips" PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS: AUDIBLE: https://amzn.to/3ExFd0T  AND Sponsored by Masters of Self-Taping. Use code HURRY at checkout for 20% off! Follow the Hosts And Guest: Guest - David Mickey Evans Insta Twitter David Mickey Evans IMDb Jordan Instagram Website Jordan Woods-Robinson IMDb Adam Facebook Instagram Website Adam Vernier IMDb We truly thank you for listening to our podcast.  Please feel free to share this with other industry folks or with people you think would enjoy it! If you have a suggestion of a guest please email our producer at: adam@bookfromtape.com

ABOUT ROBERT PASIN Robert Pasin is the Chief Wagon Officer of Radio Flyer. Radio Flyer which was founded by his grandfather Antonio and is famous for the iconic little red wagon, as well as tricycles, scooters and other vehicles for children. Robert has built upon Radio Flyer's iconic brand and has built a thriving culture in the process. In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Robert joins host Robert Glazer to discuss his grandfather's leadership legacy, how he's innovated a 100 year old brand, and Radio Flyer's top tier organizational culture. Show Notes

Of course, one episode devoted to the imaginary sex rabbit McTwo could never be enough, right? So we spend another day exploring the world of McTwo. This time, we stay primarily in Juliette & Elliott's bedroom, but that doesn't mean the psychological landscape is any simpler. Far from it. There is such outlandish punctuation abuse, it nearly defies belief. But Brooke McEldowney does in fact use over 100 periods IN ONE WORD BUBBLE. Then McTwo joins Juliette & Elliott in their bed, which Juliette finds disconcerting at first but then -- we guess? -- a turn on? Ultimately, we end where we began last episode, specifically, with Juliette angrily "fluffing her pillow." I wish that was slang for something other than punching her pillow, I really do. The Chickweed strips we discuss this episode: Juliette is annoyed with Elliott, Elliott conjures McTwo, and McTwo insults Juliette are here (https://twitter.com/9chickweedRAGE/status/1591153183929536512?s=20&t=TnNRg6t9LRp6fhyswBJ9Dw). Mad Juliette, horny Juliette, and mad (post-coital) Juliette are here (https://twitter.com/9chickweedRAGE/status/1591153189210165248?s=20&t=TnNRg6t9LRp6fhyswBJ9Dw). This episode's sexually confused journey includes: Obituaries Abe Vigoda Actresses of old Heroin Slouching Central Park (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/central-park/umc.cmc.4qe3i11erof30x0vz8nwnjkw3) on Apple TV+ Storming the Capital "If Ever I Would Leave You" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwfYHVJHMOA) by Robert Goulet McEldowney Ellipsis x 20 Radio Flyer The bag of flour from health class Inside Out Bing Bong & Joy try to escape the Memory Dump (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPQRHemfk9E) La Vie en Rose by Edith Piaf (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFzViYkZAz4) The Eiffel Tower Being "Eiffel Towered" (https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a35452015/eiffel-tower-sex-position/) Yorick's Skull Hepatitis The Diet Coke Shortage Dentistry Talk to Us! Having trouble understanding what's going on in a 9 Chickweed Lane strip you just read? Send it our way! We'll take a shot at interpreting it for you! Or maybe you just want someone to talk to? We're on Twitter: @9ChickweedRAGE (https://twitter.com/9chickweedRAGE)

We look at Radio Flyer, the strange, dark, and often beautiful film that surely made for some awkward family movie nights in the '90s. Panelists: Jack, Eric, Doug

Scott Evans is a Dodgers fan who recently relocated to Boise, Idaho. Scott is the inspiration behind The Sandlot and Radio Flyer, both of which his brother David Mickey Evans wrote and directed. We discuss how Scott got his start as a baseball fan at a young age, the real-life stories that inspired The Sandlot, and his book American Polaroids.   Find Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListInstagram: @Baseball.Bucket.ListWebsite: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:Twitter: @CurvedBrimWebsite: curvedbrimmedia.com

Dan & Manny get into it with The Adult Babies Podcast to put the 1991 classic