Podcasts about Slinky

We're taking you through an incredible weekend full of fun, friends, and Florida sunshine as we wrap up another amazing Main Street 16 event! We kick things off at the Drury Inn at Disney Springs, and we'll share all of the perks that make this one of our favorite places to stay—including the free hot breakfast, evening Kickback, early park entry, and easy walk to Disney Springs.From there, we're off to a delicious lunch at Summer House and of course Salt & Straw and the invention of the snickerdoodle chocolate chip cookie sandwich.Then we talk about our Friday at Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom, from dining at Yak & Yeti to catching Happily Ever After before rushing to TRON to close the night out.On Saturday, we hit EPCOT early with Cosmic Rewind, Frozen, and Remy, then made time for lunch at Bar Riva before an action-packed afternoon at Hollywood Studios. Yes, we managed to squeeze in Tower, Railway, Mania, Rise, Slinky, and more—all topped off with another sweet stop at Salt & Straw.Sunday brings the awards ceremony where we reveal ride totals, our weekend lightning lane stats, and celebrate this year's challenge winners—plus a huge thank you to the incredible sponsors and small businesses that helped make it all possible, including Drury Hotels, Vacation Grocery Delivery, Balanced Weather, Wondermade, Sunshine Baking Princess, Yissa Creations, and Sol Wellness.Join us for the recap of four parks, dozens of rides, tons of great food, and the kind of community magic you can only find at a Main Street 16 weekend. And yes... we're already planning for next year.MEI-Travel – Expertise. Ease. Value.No matter where you want to go, our trusted partner MEI-Travel, will handle the planning so you can focus on the memories. They offer free vacation planning services and have nearly 20 years of experience creating memorable vacations. Visit MEI-Travel for a fee-free, no-obligation quote today!Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook GroupFacebook: @MainStMagicTwitter: @MainStMagicTikTok:  @MSMPodcastInstagram: @MainStMagicVisit Us Onlinewww.MainStMagic.comwww.MainStreetShirts.comGet Dining Alerts!Find last-minute and hard-to-find Disney dining reservations with MouseDining.com! Get text and email alerts when popular theme park dining reservations open up. Get last-minute seating! Get the next table! Set your alerts now! Get the next reservation!Visit our Partnerswww.MSMFriends.comThanks to TFresh Productions for our theme song

Herzlich willkommen auf der Cigarrencouch! Gerry ist endgültig drüber und braucht Urlaub vom Beruflichen sowie Privaten. Die Balance ist im Moment nicht vorhanden. Während Maria mit einem Segelboot über die Ozeane der Lebenserfahrung in den Sonnenuntergang schippert, kann Gerry seine Häfen lediglich abgetaucht verlassen, um nicht angetaut am Pier zu verrosten. Mit welchen weiteren Weisheiten die beiden sich in dieser Folger sonst noch befassen ... geh´ bitte! Reinhören! Servus baba, küss` die Hand. Ade.Shownotes:@die_cigarrencouch @maria_macanudo @gerry_laechnfingaPicture by @treeburn103Introsong "Slinky" by Ron Gelinas Chillout LoungeOutrosong "Landshark" by Roger Niewel

Our journey comes to an end with a final evening in Hollywood Studios. Rise, Muppets, Slinky and one last shot at Toy Story Mania...or so we thought.Thank you for all of your hype this month! Let's do it again sometime. RUN IT BACK.Dapper Dads Trip Recap (5 of 5)* * * * * *Check out the deals from our amazing sponsor, DVC Rental Store, to rent DVC points for your next trip! Save big bucks.☞ DVC Rental StoreBetter yet, consider becoming a real life DVC member. Take a peak at DVC deals through the DVC Resale Market!* * * * * *We hope our podcast hypes you up for your next trip.Brought to you by TJ, Matt and Landon...and sometimes Ben.Thanks so much for listening!We'll see you on Instagram: @disney.world.is.awesomeA Walt Disney World Podcast for Disney fans. Talking all things Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom.

Dan & Manny are releasing a lost Nostalgia Test News from Sept. 2024. This was an audible so it's more chaotic than usual, and then Billy joins them to put 55 classic toys to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “ I recently was, had a chance to play with a hacky sack and I was like, fuck that.” -Manny Coelho With the Yankees Dodgers playoff game in the background, Dan & Manny discuss the bombardment of potential sequels like Beetlejuice, Constantine, and Goonies. Manny reflects on playing catch for the first time in ages, they try to figure out surprising developments like an Oregon Trail movie and a streaming service from Chick-fil-A. Billy joins in later while Dan & Manny dive into a list of 90s nostalgic toys, evaluating their significance and impact. This is one of many lost episodes waiting to be released. If this one does well, we'll release more lost eps!   APPROXIMATE RUN OF SHOW: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:12 Baseball Banter and World Series Talk 00:53 Nostalgia Test Sports News 05:36 Nostalgia Movie News: Constantine and Goonies 09:40 Sequel Mania: I Know What You Did Last Summer and More 12:56 Marvel and Predator Updates 25:57 Ridiculous News: Nobel Prizes and Streaming Services 32:26 Nostalgic Toys: A Trip Down Memory Lane 41:22 Pocket Rocker and Tiger Electronics 41:46 Mousetrap Game Memories 42:27 Doodle Bear and Eco-Friendly Toys 42:47 Super Simon and Gak Nostalgia 44:12 Rainbow Bright and Robotic Dogs 45:44 Polly Pocket and Gendered Toys 46:40 Slinky and Childhood Stories 48:47 Trolls and Anxiety-Inducing Games 50:52 Skip It and Play-Doh 52:21 Super Soaker and Koosh Ball 56:33 Sky Dancers and Magic Mitt 59:12 Nintendo 64 and Classic Video Games 01:09:45 Beanie Babies and Final Thoughts   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We are the most dedicated guests! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

In this episode, Marlow Warnicke, lead for the Slinky project, and Tim Wickberg, CTO of SchedMD, join us to discuss their work integrating HPC scheduler Slurm with Kubernetes. They provide background on Slurm's origins, its open source nature, and its evolution into Slinky to address Kubernetes's limitations in scheduling AI and HPC workloads. The discussion touches on the unique challenges in the MLOps space, the need for fine-grained resource control, and their collaborative efforts with various communities to enhance Kubernetes's efficiency. They also share the roadmap for Slinky and avenues for community collaboration and contribution. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 00:39 Overview of Slurm and Its Evolution 01:44 The Fusion of Slurm and Kubernetes: Slinky 04:14 Challenges in Kubernetes Scheduling 09:07 Unique Challenges in MLOps 12:58 Community Collaboration and Future Plans 16:41 Getting Involved and Final Thoughts

Herzlich willkommen auf der Cigarrencouch. Es wird doch langsam Frühling und Gerry hat die Nase voll vom kalten Ostwind. Dies hält ihn nicht ab, mit Anika über das Imkern zu sprechen. Wer seinen eigenen Honig produzieren (lassen) möchte, muss einige Punkte beachten und Entscheidungen treffen. Auf was es ankommt, damit Bienen leben und überleben, wird Anika eindrucksvoll berichten. Die beiden Pädagog*innen ziehen durchaus interessante Vergleiche zum Menschen, was das transgenerationale Bewusstsein betrifft. Wie es Anika gelingt, Volksmuddi und Honigbär zugleich zu sein, erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge.Wir wünschen Euch einen guten Start in die Woche. Servus baba, küss´ die Hand ... Ach so: Tschüss!Shownotes:@die_cigarrencouch @maria_macanudo @gerry_laechnfingaPicture by @treeburn103Introsong "Slinky" by Ron Gelinas Chillout LoungeOutrosong "Landshark" by Roger Niewel

Jacob, Alex, and TJ are back to discuss the Panthers' (overdue) clinching scenarios.  Jacob has some help dealing with the Panthers' recent record.  Alex doesn't know how to spell Jaycob Megna's name.  The boys lay Joann's to rest.

Jacob, Alex, and TJ are back to discuss the Panthers' (overdue) clinching scenarios.  Jacob has some help dealing with the Panthers' recent record.  Alex doesn't know how to spell Jaycob Megna's name.  The boys lay Joann's to rest.

Herzlich willkommen auf der Cigarrencouch. Maria genießt zum Thema Trägheit eine Paradiso, um sich durch eine Bauchbinde einen optischen Widerpart zum inneren Zustand zu gönnen. Gerry ist malad und dennoch ein kleines Kind mit seiner neuen Kiste Alec Bradley Coyol.Euer Nummer 1 Bildungspodcast nimmt mal wieder einen Begriff auseinander. Diesmal handelt es sich um die Trägheit. Spannenderweise können beide hinter der ersten negativen Bewertung der Trägheit doch das ein oder andere abgewinnen. Wie sie den Weg aus diesem Wald wieder herausfinden, hört Ihr hier.Wir wünschen Euch einen aktiven und motivierten Start in die Woche. Servus baba, küss´ die Hand. Ahhhhhdeeeeeeeeee.Shownotes:@die_cigarrencouch @maria_macanudo @gerry_laechnfingaPicture by @treeburn103Introsong "Slinky" by Ron Gelinas Chillout LoungeOutrosong "Landshark" by Roger Niewel

The Artist looks forward to his defiant return to The Lone Star State. Your Huckleberry can judge your golfing ability by whether or not you can rock a Slinky. Mex then has Linda Ronstadt help him push TV moms in to mud puddles.

Herzlich willkommen auf der Cigarrencouch. In dieser Folge sprechen Gerry und Maria über die Begriffe "Solidarität" und "Loyalität". Tatsächlich waren beide in ihrer Vorbereitung auf die Folge überrascht, welche Bedeutungen wirklich dahinter stecken und wie falsch man diese Begriffe doch verwenden kann. In diesem Sinne Vorsicht mit falschen Zusagen. Darüber hinaus fragen sich beide, ob man loyal sein kann, ohne solidarisch zu sein. Habt einen guten Start in die Woche. Servus baba, küss´ die Hand. Ade.Shownotes: @die_cigarrencouch @maria_macanudo @gerry_laechnfinga Introsong "Slinky" by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge Outrosong "Landshark" by Roger Niewel

This week I'm flying solo so its a short dive into a subject I've had on my mind for a while Accidental Success!So join me to find out more about:How the Slinky was madeHow the supermarket sandwich was introduced to shelvesHow the Popsicle was inventedand much much morePodPack CollectiveCasting Views is a member of the PodPack Collective, an indie podcasting group dedicated to spreading positivity within the podcast community. For further information, please follow the link: https://linktr.ee/podpackcollectiveMerchYes - I have merch! If you'd like to support the pod and look wonderful at the same time take a look at my range of merchandise here:Shop now!ContactIf you like what you hear - please do like, subscribe and consider leaving a review where possible. If you'd like to be on the show, or would like to say hi or suggest a topic, you can find us at the following:castingviewspod@gmail.comTwitterInstagramPodpageLinktreeIntro - by Familiar Wilsons MediaOutro - Sporks Ahead by Familiar Wilsons MediaArtwork - Game Club Pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Molly & Jeff & Super Producer Matt Cole embarrass the fuck out of each other and cause mass chaos in the streets and in the sheets! Help support us and become one of Mommy's Little Worms: patreon.com/HowEmbarrassing Official site: HowEmbarrassingPodcast.com iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-embarrassing-podcast-with-molly-jeff/id1476548191 Facebook: fb.me/HowEmbarrassingPodcast Instagram: @HowEmbarrassingPodcast Twitter: @EmbarrassingPod E-mail us: HowEmbarrassingPodcast@gmail.com Graphics by Jeff Beaulieu ( @jtb757 ) Music by Jeff Beaulieu ( @jtb757 ) Produced by Matt Cole of Go On Productions ( facebook.com/GoOnPodcasts ) Special thanks to Commonwealth Comedy Network, Push Comedy Theater, Norfolk, VA & Brian Garraty  PushComedyTheater.com

Herzlich willkommen auf der Cigarrencouch. L.T. Ayren ist zu Gast. Leider ist er gesundheitlich noch etwas lädiert und kann deshalb seine Opus X weder rauchen, noch seinen Journeyman genießen. Auch Gerry hat sich für diese Folge mal wieder einen Texas Bourbon ausgesucht und eine äußerst feine Cigarre. So sprechen die unfreiwilligen Abstinenzler trotzdem über den Superbowl LIX, der mit der Brille des Footballspielers/-coaches durchaus seine eigenen Qualitäten hatte. Als Event war das Ergebnis doch sehr eindeutig, wobei beide sich einig sind, dass dieser Superbowl ein absolut brauchbares Lehrvideo hergibt. Zur Sportphilosophie: wie treu muss man sich bleiben unter dem Umstand, aufgestiegen zu sein und neue Geschäftsbedingungen vorzufinden? Es geht um den 1. FC Heidenheim. Dort scheint im Moment nicht klar, wie die eigene Herkunft mit dem Zirkus der Oberklasse unter einen Hut zu bekommen ist. Darüber philosophieren der Psychologe und der Therapeut.Kommt gut in die neue Woche! Servus baba, küss´ die Hand. Ade.Shownotes: @l.t.ayren @gerry_laechnfinga @die_cigarrencouch @maria_macanudo Picture by @treeburn103 Introsong "Slinky" by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge Outrosong "Landshark" by Roger Niewel

Experiential marketing has gained significant recognition over the past decade, becoming essential for brand engagement. Real-life experiences create emotional connections and community, which are often more impactful than traditional advertising methods.Bryan Duffy explores the evolution of experiential marketing from a "below-the-line" activity to a crucial component in marketing strategies. He discusses the immense value experiential marketing adds through consumer engagement, emotional connection, and shareability of content. Bryan explains that effective experiential marketing requires a strategic approach that combines creativity, consumer insights, and logistical expertise. Bill Southard expands on the collaborative nature of creating engaging experiences, emphasizing the synthesis of PR, digital, and experiential tactics for consumer-driven campaigns.Key Takeaways Experiential marketing, once considered a secondary marketing tool, has evolved to be a vital element in integrated marketing strategies, offering significant ROI and reach. PR firms are increasingly collaborating with experiential marketing agencies to create seamless consumer engagement strategies that deliver tangible results. Live events create community and emotional connections that digital marketing simply can't replicate, enhancing brand loyalty. The proliferation of mobile technology has enhanced the value of experiential marketing by enabling immediate content sharing and amplifying campaign reach.Experiential events can take place as part of larger activities or as bespoke experiences, each providing unique opportunities for consumer interaction and brand promotion. The value of experiential marketing lies in its shareability, allowing brands to reach millions beyond just event attendees. About the Guests Bill Southard is founder and CEO of Southard Communications, a firm he founded in 1994. Under his leadership, Southard Communications has shown significant growth across a number of market segments. Headquartered in New York City, the firm has executed successful public relations, digital marketing and communications and social media campaigns for a wide range of B2B and B2C companies, for several of which the agency has been recognized with industry awards. Southard has four decades of experience in the public relations industry. Prior to founding his current firm, he was executive vice president/general manager of Dorf & Stanton Communications, an agency that was sold in 1989 to Shandwick. The agency has worked on a number of iconic brands in the toy and game space including Etch a Sketch, LeapFrog, The Elf on the Shelf, Pound Puppies and Slinky, to name a few.Bryan Duffy is the Founder/CEO of BOOM Ventures, a full-service brand engagement agency he started in September 2020. A marketing communications veteran with over 30+ years in the industry servicing some of the worlds biggest and most relevant brands; he left the "big agency" structure behind to start BOOM with a unique approach and spin on the classic agency model. Bryan started his career on the brand side of the table in both sales and marketing roles at Converse and since that time has been in executive-level roles with some of the largest agencies in the industry. Throughout his tenure he has developed strategic business solutions for the likes of: Amazon, Facebook, Google, IBM, Microsoft, Pepsico, NFL, ESPN, Coca-Cola, General Mills...

ACE GOES TO AFRICA!! Visit https://www.liquidiv.com & use Promo Code: REJECTS to get 20% off your first order. Visit https://huel.com/rejects & receive 15% off your order. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Another Comedy Saturday is upon us as Aaron Alexander, Coy Jandreau, & John Humphrey RETURN to give their FIRST TIME Reaction, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Full Movie Spoiler Review for the sequel to the HIT 1994 Comedy, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective!! Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls sees our titular hero returning from a spiritual quest to investigate the disappearance of a rare white bat, the sacred animal of a tribe in Africa. Jim Carrey (Liar Liar, The Mask, Sonic the Hedgehog 3) returns as Ace Ventura along with performances from Simon Callow (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Shakespeare in Love), Ian McNeice (Dune, Doctor Who), Maynard Eziashi (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), Bob Gunton (The Shawshank Redemption), Sophie Okonedo (Hotel Rwanda, After Earth), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Suicide Squad, The Bourne Identity), Tommy Davidson (In Living Color, Black Dynamite), & MORE! Aaron, Coy, & John REACT To all the Funniest Scenes & Most Hilarious Moments including Like a Glove, Projection Room, The Monopoly Guy Scene, White Devil Scene, Slinky, The FULL Rhino Scene, & Beyond!! #AceVentura #AceVenturaWhenNatureCalls #AceVentura2 #AceVenturaPetDetective #JimCarrey #AceVenturaReaction #90sComedy #ComedyReaction #CoyJandreau #AaronAlexander #JohnHumphrey #MovieReaction #ReactionVideo #ClassicComedy #PetDetective #MovieQuotes #IconicComedy #reactionvideo #react #reaction #trynottolaugh #trynottolaughchallenge Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the I Can't Sleep Podcast, drift off while learning about Play-Doh, Silly Putty, and Slinkies. Did you know Play-Doh was originally invented to clean coal residue from wallpaper? It's fascinating how these products often start as solutions for adult problems, only to later become beloved children's toys. What sparked these transformations? Learning about it is just plain fun! I hope you discover some interesting tidbits before falling asleep to the story of these iconic toys. Happy sleeping! Got a topic you're dying to hear? Skip the line of nearly 400 requests and get yours bumped to the top. Head to my website, throw in your suggestion, and make it official. Your idea could be the star of the next episode. Happy suggesting! Ad-Free Episodes Want an ad-free experience? Follow this link to support the podcast and get episodes with no ads: https://icantsleep.supportingcast.fm/ Lume Deodorant Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code [ICANTSLEEP] at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod GhostBed Visit GhostBed.com/sleep and use promo code SLEEP for 50% off. ProLon Get 15% off Prolon's 5-day nutrition program at ProlonLife.com/ICANTSLEEP. Factor Head to FACTORMEALS.com/icantsleep50 and use code icantsleep50 to get 50% off. DoorDash Get 50% off up to $20 and zero delivery fees on your first order when you download the DoorDash app and enter code ICANTSLEEP. BetterHelp Visit BetterHelp.com/icantsleep today to get 10% off your first month HelloFresh Go to HelloFresh.com/50icantsleep and use code 50icantsleep for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months. SleepPhones Follow this affiliate link to purchase headphones you can fall asleep with: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=793 then enter the code ICANTSLEEP10 at checkout to receive a discount. This content is derived from the following Wikipedia articles: Play-Doh, Silly Putty, and Slinky, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. These articles can be accessed at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play-Doh, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silly_Putty, and https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slinky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A man of many talents, Keanan Duffty is our guest for this episode. His band, Slinky Vagabond, has a new album coming out on January 14th. You can pre-order that here. He is also a fashion designer, one who has collaborated with the iconic David Bowie on his 2008 fashion line for Target. Since Keanan is a Bowie fan and collaborator, Ryan and Nicole thought it would be only fitting to talk to him about Jim Henson's 1986 film, Labyrinth. Bowie not only starred in the film as The Goblin King, Jareth, but he also wrote songs for the film.Chapters00: Intro to Keanan Duffty - Fashion Designer / Author / Lecturer / Rock Star9:30 Labyrinth22:21 Casting Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie27:58 Theories on Bowie Never Performing the Labyrinth Songs Love / Keanan's Bowie Collaboration36:55 The Labyrinth Soundtrack47:21 The Puppets of Labyrinth and Reception to the Movie in UK58:13 Bowie's Acting in Labyrinth1:01:58 SYL Episodes with Bowie Music and References / Bowie's Film and TV Cameos1:14:00 ClosingFor More about Keanan Duffty:Website: https://keananduffty.comhttps://www.slinkyvagabond.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/keananduffty/We would love it if you would join our Patreon membership, where you will get quarterly bonus episodes, early access to our regular episodes and more!

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At this very second, you are on a narrow ledge between life and death. You probably don't feel it, but there's an incredible amount of activity going on inside you—and this activity can never stop.Picture yourself as a Slinky falling down an escalator moving upwards. The falling part represents the self-replicating processes of your cells. The escalator represents the laws of physics driving you forward. To be alive is to be in motion but never arriving anywhere. If you reach the top of the escalator, there's no more falling possible, and you are dead forever.Somewhat unsettlingly, the universe wants you to reach the top. How do you avoid that? And more importantly, why are you alive? Why do we fight this uphill battle every second of our lives?References:Brain.fm App(First month Free, then 20% off subscription)Discount Code: coachdamiensdCaldera Lab Skin Carewww.calderalab.comDiscount Code: CoachDLinks:IG:@coachdamien_sd@damienrayevans@livinthedream_podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6VuPgtVsdBpDj5oN3YQTgFB:https://www.facebook.com/coachdamienSD/

It's the final episode of the year! We will be crowning Miss Slinky 2024 in this podcast! The stakes couldn't be higher! Plus we answer the questions you want to know about us. If you'd like to mark your weight loss with our exclusive certificates, get Extra Portions of this podcast and win CASH PRIZES go to patreon.com/noshameinagain or find us on the Patreon app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys went to the far reaches of Monroe to bring you a show from Captain Slinky's Oddmall Presents: Creepsmas! We hung out, met some great people, saw some amazing things and ate some great grilled cheese. What more could a boy ask for? How about Krampus? Yes, we got to hand with Krampus 253 for a bit and got our pictures took. Not sure if he took our souls, but he did restore our holiday spirit! Go check it out. The Slinky's put on a great event. Looking forward to the next one, usually in spring. you can **Watch** this episode on  http://youtube.rtownpod.com Follow/Like our Socials ⁠http://linktr.ee/rtownpod to check out the Top 5 go to http://patreon.com/rtownpodcast Do the things: Like, Subscribe, Comment, Share, and Be Happy!

Wanneer sheriff Woody wordt gestolen door een kwaadaardige speelgoedverzamelaar die hem aan een speelgoedmuseum in Japan wil verkopen, ondernemen Buzz Lightyear, Hamm, meneer Aardappelhoofd, Slinky... Uitgegeven door Saga Kids Spreker: Roel Fooij

In this episode of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael is joined by Niki Foster from the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce and Bret Bement, owner of Play Favorites.  Brett elaborates on the one-year anniversary of purchasing the shop, highlighting its unique role as a 'therapy store' offering not just toys and games but an experience that transcends mere retail. He discusses the sense of community they've built and the free hugs from the popular 'Bumpas'  - a weighted plush that offers comfort. Janet and Bret exchange anecdotes about the emotional and therapeutic value of toys and games, touching on how even mundane items like a Slinky can transform someone's day. The trio delves into the store's diverse offerings—from educational games to sensory toys and even dinosaur-themed silverware. Bret emphasizes the importance of play for children and adults alike, discussing how the store fosters socialization and creativity through board game nights, Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, and even magic tricks. Niki shares her personal affinity for dinosaurs, revealing her plan to build a Lego flower arrangement featuring a praying mantis. The spontaneous challenge to Bret to list the store's inventory in under a minute showcases the extensive variety of items available, all curated to ensure enjoyment and learning. Janet and Niki underscore the value of shopping local and how establishments like Play Favorites contribute to the community. They discuss the store's involvement in local events, charitable donations, and support for community projects, highlighting the ripple effect of supporting local businesses. The podcast wraps up with fun banter about some of the most-loved items in the store, like the dinosaur silverware and themed earrings made by Bret's wife and store owner, Hannah. Bret also talks about upcoming events and promotions, inviting listeners to visit the store and experience its offerings firsthand. Play Favorites is located in the Royal Plaza Shopping Center at 441 South Street in Front Royal. They are open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 7pm and on Sundays from 10am - 4pm. Learn more on their website: https://www.playfavorites.com/ and follow them on Facebook. Niki reminded listeners that the Christmas Parade will take place on December 7, 2024 with applications to participate available on their website. Click here for more information about the bowling event she mentions. The episode ends with Janet promoting her next show while taking a moment to advocate for pet adoption—a cause close to her heart. Meet Benjamin Archer III by clicking here.

In this one-off special episode of Bigger Movie Pod, we pay tribute to our dear friend and fellow presenter, Dave. We are thrilled to have his daughter, Emma, joining us as our special guest. We are also pleased to welcome back Darren, our former presenter, as we say our farewell. What began as a duo blossomed into a podcast family of four, plus a whole community of friends. We had big plans for this episode, hoping to bring everyone together, but time was not on our side. Earlier this year, we received heartbreaking news about Dave. Leading up to this final show, we collected messages from the podcast community to share with him, including heartfelt words from Dan of Casting Views and a touching note from Nico of Silver Screen Dudes and Movie Mount Rushmore. A huge thanks goes out to PollyAnnamazing from Buried Pleasures, who connected with us like family, even reaching out to Dave directly—a gesture he truly appreciated. We also want to recognize Josh from TalkingSMAC, Stew from Stew World Order, Ian from Best Film Ever, The Vern from Cinema Recall, as well as Leo, Le-Than, Slinky, and Wes for all their support. And of course, a massive thank you to all of you, our listeners. Your support and enthusiasm have kept this journey going, and we could not have done it without you. So, tune in as we celebrate the laughs, the friendships, and all the memories that have made Bigger Movie Pod what it is. Thank you for being part of the ride!

Andy's got Mets playoff fever, confessing to comedy crimes, Andy goes full Kindler on SNL and gets hot about Coldplay, Josh tames the tiny beast in his bed, kinks in the Slinky, listener questions, and much more Spiraling. 

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Welcome back to another fun-filled episode of the Rick's Rambles Podcast—your go-to spot for nostalgia, fun facts, and a dose of positivity! This week, we're diving into some classic childhood memories with our fun facts segment all about the iconic toy, the Slinky! Who didn't have one of these in their toy box? Then, get ready for a heartwarming good news story filled with creative, inexpensive crafts that the whole family can enjoy together—perfect for strengthening those family bonds. Next up, it's almost Spooky Season, so we're taking a deep dive into the story behind the Halloween classic, The Monster Mash, in our Story Behind the Song segment. And for all you nostalgia lovers, we're counting down 10 of the best-selling one-hit wonders of the 1960s, bringing back the tunes that made history! As always, we'll wrap up with a fun rundown of the quirky and unique holidays you can celebrate this week. Tune in for family-friendly fun and a weekly boost of joy!   Don't forget, I'm donating proceeds of my original song I Love the Sound of a Train to The Tenderness Tour this month!  You can find it here!   https://open.spotify.com/track/4dDrSZxFIc5YTxHGwKYJv6?si=4ff62e0e133a4077     https://amazon.com/music/player/tracks/B0CWVQPGCS?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_hU1wUchecC31jpb0QLlR9j4Vz    

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The Slinky, Sit and Spin or Jacks... there's obviously better answers than those! What are your favorite childhood toys? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I get into it with an impressive slinky artist about into what it means to “have it all figured out.”Afterwards a caller debates moving to Spain or buying some sheep, another caller tries to make sense of his roommate's questionable historical memorabilia, and a final caller regrets getting into shape.I'll see you at the county fair. I am a gecko. Tickets for my Therapy Gecko live show experience are available now around the universe RIGHT HERE: therapygeckotour.comSUPPORT THE LIZARD AGENDA: therapygecko.supercast.comFOLLOW ME ON GECKOGRAM: instagram.com/lyle4everGET WEIRD EMAILS FROM ME SOMETIMES BY CLICKING HERE.Follow me on Twitch to get a notification for when I'm live taking calls. Usually Mondays and Wednesdays but a lot of other times too. twitch.tv/lyleforever

Joe Sudbay is in for John once again. He talks about Trump's ever changing stance on abortion and the Tim Walz & Kamala Harris interview on CNN. Then, he chats with political strategist Max Burns on the Trump train running out of steam and how Kamala is leading in America's housing crisis. Next, Joe interviews journalist Joan McCarter on Gwen Walz responding to JD Vance, Trump's comments on abortion, and the Comstock Act. And finally, he take calls from Charles in California on Trump reaching new lows and making sure Kamala wins in 2024 and also Manesh in New Jersey on the upcoming Kamala/Trump debate and people trolling Trump on billboards in Bedminster.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's Sponsor: Hostage Tapehttp://thisistheconversationproject.com/hostagetape      Today's Rundown:K-pop star Taeil quits NCT boy band over sex crime accusationhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/29/k-pop-star-taeil-quits-nct-boy-band-over-sex-crime-accusation-what-we-know  France hands Telegram CEO Pavel Durov preliminary charges over alleged criminal activity on the apphttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/telegram-ceo-pavel-durov-france-preliminary-charges-latest-news-russia-uae/  Kroger Executive Admits Company Gouged Prices Above Inflationhttps://www.newsweek.com/kroger-executive-admits-company-gouged-prices-above-inflation-1945742  Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar's Head plant linked to deadly listeria outbreakhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/bugs-mold-mildew-inspection-boars-head-plant-listeria/  Wells Fargo employee found dead at office desk four days after clocking inhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/29/wells-fargo-worker-dead/74995789007/?tbref=hp     Pat McAfee slams sports media over ‘misrepresentations' and ‘calculated attack' on his showhttps://amp.awfulannouncing.com/espn/pat-mcafee-show-sports-media-journalistic-standards-media-day.html    Parental stress is an urgent public health issue, U.S. surgeon general says in new advisoryhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/parental-stress-public-health-issue-surgeon-general-advisory/     Civil rights lawyer Ben Crump advertises his firm on patches worn by US Open tennis playershttps://apnews.com/article/us-open-ben-crump-tomas-machac-patch-d7fe2461cd179e6f092282dc96a28542    Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com  Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject  Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation  TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject  YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube  Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts   ONE DAY OLDER ON AUGUST 30:Cameron Diaz (52)Lisa Ling (51)Bebe Rexha (35) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:1963: A hotline between U.S. and Soviet leaders went into operation.1967: Thurgood Marshall was confirmed as the first African American Justice of the United States Supreme Court.2021: China restricted online gaming for under 18s to one hour on Fridays, weekends and holidays.  WORD OF THE DAY: satire [ sat-ahyuhr ]https://www.dictionary.com/browse/satirethe use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, to expose, denounce, or deride the folly or corruption of institutions, people, or social structuresThe comedian's performance was a brilliant satire on the state of modern politics, drawing laughter and applause from the audience.  DAILY AFFIRMATION: Miracles Happen In My Life Every Day.Promotes a Positive Mindset: By expecting miracles, individuals are more likely to adopt a positive outlook on life, which can influence their overall happiness and well-being.https://www.amazon.com/100-Daily-Affirmations-Positivity-Confidence/dp/B0D2D6SS2D?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER  PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Slinky Dayhttps://www.checkiday.com/d98271fc38b41b4f9090731c8a271be5/slinky-dayOne of the most recognizable toys for decades, the Slinky, walks its way down stairs with a little extra swagger today, because it's Slinky Day! In 1943, Richard James, a naval engineer, was in the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard working on a project that used springs to hold items up on moving ships, when he accidentally knocked down a spring and watched it "walk" and then coil itself up neatly on the floor. It was an idea-inspiring moment, and along with his wife, Betty, a plan was hatched to create a new toy. Betty combed through a dictionary and came up with the name "Slinky," and in 1945, with a 500 dollar loan, the couple created James Industries. At first, the Slinkys weren't selling, but when a demonstration table was set up in Philadelphia's Gimbels Department Store during the 1945 holiday shopping season, the James's sold 400 of them for a dollar each in 90 minutes—and people wanted more.  

GOT7 멤버로 호주를 찾았던 유겸이 이번에는 솔로 가수로 시드니를 찾습니다. 한국에서는 9월 추석 연휴를 맞아 개최되는 '2024 서울거리예술축제'에 대형 용수철인 슬링키(Slinky)를 가지고 거리 예술을 표현하는 호주 팀 '베들램 오즈(Bedlam Oz)'이 참여합니다.

Episode #353 Get ready for a magical journey as Torie Brown Hunt returns to The Disney Crush Podcast with a trip report like no other. With her daughter and 8 nieces along for the ride, some experiencing the wonder of Walt Disney World for the first time. Don't miss this enchanting episode.  www.thedisneycrush.com thedisneycrush@gmail.com www.patreon.com/thedisneycrush   Favorite park and why   Hadley: Magic Kingdom because the rides were the biggest and best and the most   Emily: I would say my favorite park was EPCOT although I think we all agreed that it was only fun because we had an Auntie that bought us all the good snacks and knew all the best spots. I also loved Animal Kingdom, I think it's kind of a sleeper hit and I can imagine if you're not an animal person you could probably take it or leave it. I genuinely couldn't believe they had real animals though. So cool! I think I like both of those because they are the least like Disneyland which I went to many times growing up. They felt like entirely new theme park experiences.    Alyse: If I had to pick a favorite park it would probably be Epcot because it surprised me the most and there was so much different stuff to see which was awesome.    Callie: My favorite park was definitely Hollywood studios because I loved all the rides there because they were exciting and at the end of the day it cooled down and was super nice and pretty sunset    Elynn: I can't decide between Epcot or Hollywood Studios I like Epcot because of all the things to see. I liked Hollywood for the ride and how pretty it was during sunset.   Addisen: Animal Kingdom- Felt the most balanced with big and small rides. I felt like we could get everything done and it wasn't as busy. More shaded and didn't feel rushed.   Leilani: My favorite park is Epcot because of the food and the immersive experience with all of the cultural aspects! I love that they have things from the specific countries and how they sell things from the actual places and not just all Disney themed things! Animal kingdom is a close second for me though!   Favorite Attraction   Hadley: Tron because it was really fast and fun   Emily: Well, one of my favorite rides at Disneyland is Rise of the Resistance but it is essentially the same at Disney World so I'm going to say Avatar Flight of Passage. There really is nothing quite like it, and it's incredibly immersive. I would recommend it to literally everyone I know. Even if you don't like the Avatar movies that almost doesn't matter, it's just a cool ride.    Elynn: Tower of terror   Addisen: Guardians of the Galaxy, gotta love the 80s music   Leilani: My favorite ride is flight of passage because it really feels like you're flying and the views it takes you on are so magical and I wish I could actually go there! I love the details of the breathing of the banshee, the water droplets when you go over the water, and the scents of flowers, grass, and water! It feels like you're really there!   Favorite food    Hadley: Chinese potstickers and egg rolls with soy sauce   Emily: I'm a Dole Whip girly. It's hands down the best thing at both Disney parks and I HAVE to get one any time I go. Other than that I think I liked the gyoza and egg rolls we go (don't remember where but I'm sure Torie knows). I watch those things pretty regularly in my day to day life but there is something about being exhausted and sweaty sitting on the floor eating them that made it magical.    Alyse: Best food were the potstickers in China or the chocolate crepe in France.    Callie: The best food was the food from the Sci-Fi restaurant and I got a American burger and fries and fried pickles    Elynn: The Dole Whip swirl float or the purple moose cake at Animal Kingdom    Addisen: Hazelnut crepes in France. I will be dreaming about that forever.   Leilani: This is a hard one because I am a foodie just like my mama, but the ratatouille galette was so good and the Texas toast brisket sandwich and the Mac and cheese at the Regal Eagle was unexpectedly amazing! The lemon sorbet from Italy was extra refreshing in the extreme heat though for sure.   What surprised you most   Hadley: How decorated everything was and that everything was perfectly made to match a theme   Emily: How NOT tired I was at the end of the trip. I woke up the day we were flying home and was like “I could do it again today”. I was also impressed with how eventually you just accept the heat and forget about it. I don't think anyone complained about how hot it was and we were always so busy that you could even really think about it. Cooling cloths and hand held fans were definitely our life savers though!    Alyse: What surprised me was how detailed everything was but especially the lines for rides. Compared to Disneyland everything was more interactive and interesting to look at. Also just the technology and engineering that takes place to make the parks happen.   Callie: The thing that surprised me the most was Epcot because I had no idea that it was going to be decorated to well and that made it fun to see   Elynn: I was surprised how much I enjoyed Epcot, I thought I wouldn't like it that much because I like thrill rides.   Addisen: Epcot, only park I haven't been to before. I haven't heard many people talk about it but I was so cool. Underrated   Leilani: The Nemo sea ride in Epcot surprised me the most because I was not expecting a whole entire aquarium after the ride! That was such a cool surprise and I had never seen a manatee in my life and they're a lot bigger and cuter than I would've expected haha   Rope drop or sleep in?   Hadley: Rope Drop   Emily: Rope drop 100%. I'm all here for it. That being said, I am a morning person, but it's SO MUCH cooler in the morning and you can get so many things done before the lines get crazy. It's absolutely worth it in the summer.    Alyse: #Ropedrop, sleep is for the weak    Callie: I think Rope dropping is better because it's cooler in the morning and you are able to get some of the longer line rides done early on  Elynn: Definitely rope drop.   Addisen: Rope drop. The cool morning makes all the difference.   Leilani: I know you're expecting me to say sleep in, but because of the extreme heat in July, rope dropping is the move. My body just hates waking up that early hahaha. But in December and may I'm sleeping in for sureeeeee   Most cherished memory:   Hadley: The third time riding tower of terror and pretending to control it   Emily: This has nothing to do with the parks, but I will always remember how easy it was to connect and relate to everyone, even after not seeing people for years. This was definitely different than seeing people at family reunions, we all just got to be completely ourselves and discover that we all are very much the same. Before we all left I said “I really don't think you could have this much fun on a trip without doing it with people you vibe with as much as we do”. I will always remember how close this made us.    Alyse: The evening at Hollywood studios and magic kingdom, re-riding tower of terror and Tron but also being able to see everything at night   Callie: The night at Hollywood studios and riding tower of terror 3 times    Elynn: Hanging out at night at Hollywood and Magic kingdom, riding Tower of Terror and Tron 3 times, and seeing the parks at night.   Addisen: Sitting down to eat or have snacks and just being able to talk with everyone.    Leilani: My favorite memory was all of us walking through the rain together any time it rained. It felt so good when it rained and I loved splashing in the puddles! Being able to talk to everyone and connect in a deeper level is for sure the best part of the trip. It was so much fun to be able to get to know everyone for who they are just as girls being girls     Alyse's Rankings:   Day one Triceratops spin - 4/10 3.5/10 Dinosaur (time travel) - 7/10 7.75/10 Expedition Everest - 9/10 9.2/10 Kali River Rapids - 5/10 5.25/10 Safari - 9/10 9.5/10 Flight of passage - 10/10 Navi River Journey - 8/10 It's Tough to be a bug - 6/10   Pandoran Juice - 7/10 Yak & Yeti Cafe yogurt parfait - 3/10   Day Two Soaring - 6/10 Guardians of the Galaxy - 10/10 Ratatouille - 5/10 Grand fiesta - 3/10 Imagination figment - 2/10 Finding Nemo - 4/10 Aquarium - slay/10 Living with the land - 3/10 put to sleep Frozen ever after - 7/10   France - Hazelnut chocolate crepe - 9/10 France bakery - 8/10 Japanese snacks - 7/10 Italy - gelato - 7/10 China - Potstickers eggs roll - 9/10 Canada - Maple popcorn 4/10   Day Three Mickey Minnie - 7/10 Slinky dog - 6/10 Toy Story Mania - 8/10 Swirling Saucers - 3/10 Tower of Terror - 9/10 Frozen sing along - 6/10 Rocking roller coaster - 8/10 Rise of resistance - 9/10 Star Tours - 5/10 Smugglers run - 7/10   Raspberry tart - 7/10 Churro - 8/10 Sci Fi theater - 7/10 Gelato - 9/10 Day Four Rides/shows Buzz - 6/10   Day Four Buzz - 6/10 People mover - 4/10 Tiana's Bayou Adventure - 9/10 Pirates of the Caribbean- 7/10 Tron - 9.5/10 Space mountain - 7.5/10 7 dwarfs - 7.5/10 Winnie the Pooh - 4/10 Barnstormer - 4/10 Jungle cruise - 8/10 Haunted mansion - 7/10   Starlight cafe - 7.5/10 Pizza egg rolls - 8/10

This week we take another swing of the hammer of the Gods with Led Zeppelin's 3rd release, Led Zeppelin III. Our guest Karen Haglof came up in the Minneapolis indie music scene in the late 70s, eventually moving to NYC and playing in several of no wave pioneer Rys Chatham's guitar ensembles and later with Band Of Susans, before taking a break to earn a medical degree and join the hematology / oncology department of New York University Hospital.  Recently retired and back at music again, Karen freely credits receiving Jimmy Page and co's eclectic 1970 release at the age of 15 as being pivotal to her future musical explorations. Songs discussed in this episode: Since I've Been Loving You - Corinne Bailey Rae (Live at St. Lukes); The Pursuit Of Happiness - Band Of Susans; One Hand Up, Slinky 66, You're Not Where I Am - Karen Haglof; Whole Lotta Love, Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin; Carry On - Crosby Stills Nash and Young; Friends - Led Zeppelin; Guitar Trio Pt. 1 - Rhys Chatham & His Guitar Trio; Celebration Day, Since I've Been Loving You, Out On The Tiles - Led Zeppelin; Gallows Pole - Fred Gerlach; Gallows Pole - Led Zeppelin; Knowing That I'm Losing You - The Yardbirds; Tangerine, That's The Way, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp - Led Zeppelin; Have A Cigar - Pink Floyd; Shake 'Em On Down - Booker (Bukka) White; Hats Off To (Roy) Harper - Led Zeppelin; Rte 66 Revisited - Karen Haglof Check out Karen's music: https://karenhaglof.bandcamp.com/

“Feels So Good” house mix by Mack Lino was recorded live on Twitch stream in May 2024. Enjoy this set and share it! This podcast mix is also posted at the links below:Our Website: http://www.jamonitproductions.com Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/jamonitproductions Hearthis.at: https://hearthis.at/jamonit Google Podcast: Google PodcastApple Podcast: Itunes PodcastOur Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jamonitproductions Continue reading The post Mack Lino – Feels So Good – May 2024 appeared first on JAM On It Productions | Slinky Family Gathering | House Music, Forest Campouts, Nice People.

As graduation approached this year, students around the country began protests after calls for divestment from Israel were initially ignored by university leadership. The campus encampments were met with physical violence and the mainstream press dismissed the students' demands as naive and immature. But, it turns out that there's a lot we should be asking about college endowments.  We take a look at what an endowment is and how they're invested. Then we learn why transparency around the endowment (and divestment!) might actually benefit the entire college community.  We talk to Kelly Grotke, a financial researcher from Pattern Recognition, a research collective focused on financialized higher education. And, with Andrea Pritchett, we look at the links between the encampments today, and those from the 80s, when students protested South African Apartheid.  Learn more about the story and find the transcript on radioproject.org. Making Contact is an award-winning, nationally syndicated radio show and podcast featuring narrative storytelling and thought-provoking interviews. We cover the most urgent issues of our time and the people on the ground building a more just world. EPISODE FEATURES: This episode features Kelly Grotke, co-founder of Pattern Recognition, a research collective and Andrea Pritchett, former student organizer against South African Apartheid. Currently a middle school teacher and co-founder of Berkeley Cop Watch. MAKING CONTACT: This episode is hosted by Salima Hamirani. It is produced by Anita Johnson, Lucy Kang, Salima Hamirani, and Amy Gastelum. Our executive director is Jina Chung.  MUSIC: This episode features “Slinky” by Robert John, “Take Off and Shoot a Zero” by Chris Zabinske, “Leap Second” by Doctor Turtle, and “Blue” by Komiku. Learn More: https://patternrecognitionresearch.substack.com/ https://www.berkeleycopwatch.org/  

A failed suspension idea for the navy, slinky becomes a toy so popular they sell over 300 million of them. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients. So here's one of those. [Seaside Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders podcast. I mean, that assumes that you've listened to an episode already I guess. Stephen Semple: Very presumptuous, very presumptuous. Dave Young: That was very presumptuous of me. I'm Dave Young, Steven Semple's here, and he's got a new story for us and told me just before we got started here that it's going to be slinky. It's Slinky. It's Slinky. Yeah. Childhood favorite. I used to love playing with a Slinky, and I could keep one without getting tangled for about an hour. Then it'd just be a tangled mess of scrap iron. So I'm going to take a wild guess as to the origins. Stephen Semple: Okay, go for it. Dave Young: Because I could be completely wrong. I don't have any basis for this other than a hunch, because it feels almost like the Silly Putty story. He made a thing that was, oh, this is stable and it's industrial and it won't hold its shape, and it's of virtually no use. Let's let children play with it. I feel like a spring made out of flat steel that's springy, but not springy enough to really help you as a spring, somebody just said, well, this is kind of fun just to play around with in your hands. Is this an accidental toy or did somebody set out to say, oh no, we're going to build a toy out of a spring? Stephen Semple: You're pretty close. It was started in 1943 by a mechanical engineer, Richard James, and to date, they've sold over 300 million of these things. It was inducted in the Toy hall of Fame. It's on the Toy Industry Association Century Toy List. In 1999, Slinky was a US stamp. Dave Young: Really? Stephen Semple: Yeah. But the origin goes back to, if you think about 1943, World War II was going on, and the control of the sea is critical to supply lines. Richard James is working on a way to keep sensitive instruments safe at sea and what his ideas are- Dave Young: To suspend them from springs. Stephen Semple: Suspend them from torsion springs and what does he do? He accidentally knocks over one of the springs and it looks like it starts to walk. So what he does is he goes home and he says to his wife, "I think we got a toy here now." Now he seemingly had brought home all sorts of strange things. Keeping in mind, during World War II toys were also made a cardboard because there was a shortage of steel and things along that lines. Dave Young: He can't go making toys out of spring steel in 1943. Stephen Semple: Yeah, a little tough. Also, the Navy rejects the idea for the equipment, but he continues to tinker with it and for two years he experiments with different wire. He finally lands on, it's 98 coils of Swedish steel, and it's about two and a half inches tall. It's Betty who comes up with the name Slinky because they're running around trying to come up with the name. Betty goes, "I think we should call it Slinky." Dave Young: Springy. No, it's stretchy. No. Stephen Semple: Right. Yeah. Dave Young: Slinky is great. Stephen Semple: Slinky is a great name. So they decide to borrow $500 and they make 400 of them. Look, it's like no other toy in the market, and no other toy has really come along like Slinky really, if you think about it. Dave Young: No. Stephen Semple: But now he has to convince... So he's got this thing that's completely diffe...

Episode 330: I will discuss my tribute to actor Dabney Coleman and memories of The Slinky Toy in Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

This week Ken welcomes actor, producer and woman behind Be Brave Media Joanne Rubino. Ken and Joanne discuss the path from in front of the camera to behind it, moving a lot, being your own friends, getting guest spots on big series, ER, production management, indie films, volunteering to help run a tight ship, how long projects take, Hatfields & McCoys, ITV, never giving up, believing in the project, working with the best people, being nominated for an Emmy, making stuff happen, getting interviews with big Hollywood actors, Marlon Brando, telling real life stories, documentaries, docudrama, scripted TV, the difficulty of getting past gatekeepers, how you have to do everything, how the same people in a small group are A-listers, the difficulty of getting older in Hollywood, how critical acclaim doesn't always lead to making money, Barbie, things you HAVE to see on a big screen, telling smaller stories, character driven pieces, red carpet premieres, The Slinky, The Pez Outlaw,  IP, labors of love, trying until you succeed, early days of reality TV, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, telling important stories, curing cancer some day, never stopping working, being able to do everything, matchmaking, The Partridge Family, The Sopranos, loving The Diplomat, Stand up comedy specials, geniuses, and the importance of treating everyone with respect.

This week Ken welcomes actor, producer and woman behind Be Brave Media Joanne Rubino. Ken and Joanne discuss the path from in front of the camera to behind it, moving a lot, being your own friends, getting guest spots on big series, ER, production management, indie films, volunteering to help run a tight ship, how long projects take, Hatfields & McCoys, ITV, never giving up, believing in the project, working with the best people, being nominated for an Emmy, making stuff happen, getting interviews with big Hollywood actors, Marlon Brando, telling real life stories, documentaries, docudrama, scripted TV, the difficulty of getting past gatekeepers, how you have to do everything, how the same people in a small group are A-listers, the difficulty of getting older in Hollywood, how critical acclaim doesn't always lead to making money, Barbie, things you HAVE to see on a big screen, telling smaller stories, character driven pieces, red carpet premieres, The Slinky, The Pez Outlaw, Milton Hershey, IP, labors of love, trying until you succeed, early days of reality TV, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, telling important stories, curing cancer some day, never stopping working, being able to do everything, matchmaking, The Partridge Family, The Sopranos, loving The Diplomat, Stand up comedy specials, geniuses, and the importance of treating everyone with respect. 

Game Stop robber has a great catch phrase; Mookie breaks through the fashion snobs to get his baggy pants; broken baggage at the airport; Echo fights his cousins at family gathering; coupon for picked pigs feet; Slinky & Monkeys in a Barrell the Movie better than Sticky Hands the Movie.Unlock the bonus scene by subscribing to the ad-free feed at improv4humans.com. With your subscription you also gain access to tons of new podcasts diving deeper into improv, comedy, music and sci-fi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Godfrey joins the show talking about his travels to Nigeria and Russia. He talks about performing comedy with a Russian translator and partying with Russians. He and Adam also laugh about Katt Williams' interview with Shannon Sharpe before sharing their thoughts on The Brady Bunch and Evel Knievel. The guys also complain the Slinky. For more with Godfrey: ● LIVE DATES: ○ San Antonio, TX - LOL San Antonio - Feb 15 to 18 ○ West Nyack, NY - Levity Live - Feb 22 to 24 ○ Virginia Beach, VA - Funny Bone - March 1 to 3 ● http://GodfreyLive.com ● PODCAST: ‘In Godfrey We Trust' ● Follow on X: @GodfreyComedian Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● The Jordan Harbinger Show - Available everywhere you listen to podcasts ● http://OReillyAuto.com

Not all inventions are the product of careful experimentation. Sometimes, someone pulls a whoopsie and learns something new. This episode is all about those types of discoveries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been called a "glorified spring", but Slinky is one of the best selling toys of all time. From accidental origins to an unlikely resurrection, Slinky has a pretty great back story. Learn all about it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.