Podcasts about Slinky

On this episode, we sit down with Bboy Slinky from Utah, representing Blowup Kingz Crew, and dive into his journey in breaking from how he got started to building his name in the scene

Send us Fan MailIn S1E21, we fight through another round of technical difficulties, audio delays, reconnecting issues, and Ian's car trying to hijack the Bluetooth mid-recording. Once we finally get rolling, we talk watermelon flavors, Robby's LEGO zombie Captain America build, weird word mix-ups, missing LEGO parts, Joy's legendary pronunciations, Brooke becoming the cat whisperer, and whether Robby needs a Maine Coon to handle the mouse situation in his garage. We also get into Roxy and Slinky getting brushed, picking up a new Spotify follower, upcoming guests, Slingshot towing and diagnostics, dealership fees, SpaceX and Starlink satellite launches, rocket test explosions, garage wasps, mud daubers, F-35s flying overhead, and why F-15s still sound louder than damn near everything. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn S2E20, we start by talking through the joys of recording issues, missing audio, Bluetooth problems, and the mystery of why some spam calls kill the track and others don't. From there, we get into missing LEGO pieces, memories of Joy, Brooke becoming the cat whisperer, whether cats are useful house tools, overly happy coffee shop workers, and why Green Bean coffee downrange still hits different. We also talk about Robby's otter-like dog Slinky, mowing windows between rainstorms, missing proper thunderstorms, watching for tornadoes from the garage, a wild lightning strike story, giant wasps, mosquito bites, and the important debate of whether you “itch” or “scratch” your leg. Support the show

Sign up for Audible, using our affiliate link! When you sign up for Audible you will be helping out our podcast, and the “Terry goat fund.” Sign up, and get your first month free. After that it becomes $15 every month. You can unsubscribe at any time. Each month you will get one token for an audible book, and some really great prices and discounts on titles that you want to add to your library. Jill shared details about her vacation in Florida, including visiting her aunt and her daughter’s trip to an expensive amusement park. Keith and Terry shared updates about local news, including the passing of a friend, Donna Bierman and a robbery at the Cone Barn. Keith also mentioned an issue with his phone data plan after lending his phone to Isaac, who used excessive data while away from Wi-Fi. The conversation concluded with Keith retelling a humorous story about ordering coffee at McDonald’s. News of the Week Terry shared a news story about the most misspelled words in America, including “bougie” and state-specific words like “Chihuahua” in Georgia and “ukulele” in Minnesota. Jill then discussed a story from Florida about a woman who discovered a monkey in her backyard near Wekiva Springs State Park, which was later confirmed to be a rhesus macaque. The group discussed how the monkey might have escaped from an island off the coast where such animals were kept. Keith shared a story about shirtless fans at a Cardinals game who became known to the team after attending a Minor League World Series game in Alton, Illinois, and the team’s manager later bought them tickets to return. Terry discussed a family in Ohio who attempted to break the world record for sending a Slinky down stair, successfully getting it to descend 53 stairs at a stadium. Next, Jill shared about monkeys that escaped in Germany, with six macaques escaping from a research facility and three remaining at large. Keith shared a newsflash about a photo shoot by Kat Daly with a 14-foot alligator named Big Al at Gator Country in Texas. They also covered a story about police in Massachusetts seeking the owner of a large animatronic puppet that was turned in to the station. Jill's Trivia Quiz Jill hosted a quiz about The Flintstones where she asked questions about characters, episodes, and storylines from the show. The participants, Keith and Terry, answered various questions about the show’s details, with Keith correctly guessing the school bus number and Terry correctly identifying that Fred caused Barney to go invisible. The quiz covered topics including pet names, anniversary gifts, and Fred’s different jobs, with some questions being more obscure than others. Terry's Top 10 List Terry presented a top 10 funny Father’s Day gifts list, including items like face-on socks, grilling aprons, and novelty ties. Anchor Topic The group discussed orientation and mobility, particularly focusing on the importance of using white canes when traveling, with Jill sharing personal experiences about being left in parking lots without a cane. Keith and Terry discussed navigating conventions, including the upcoming ACB conference in St. Louis, and shared tips about traveling independently using various assistance methods. Email and Final Thoughts Keith reads emails from listeners. One involving a baby delivered by a surrogate mother, and the other from a farm boy who had a neighbor with a curious question. Voicemails feature an update from Gerald the Amazon destroying cow. Also from a woman who was a little too proud of her facelift. The final word from our AI companion The conversation ended with the team sharing jokes and humor before signing off. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don't hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com

Send us Fan MailIn S2E17, we get into Ian forgetting to charge his smoke setup, Robby dodging another day of work, and the questionable origins of drinking beer from a boot. From there, we debate breaded versus naked wings, talk beard maintenance in the heat, check in on Ian's mailed package, and spend a healthy amount of time discussing Roxy, Slinky, dog farts, guard-dog behaviour, and why watching dogs crunch through duck heads is apparently entertaining to both of us. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn S2E15, we kick things off with Robby's garage run-in with a rattlesnake and Slinky's questionable attempt to claim the kill. From there, we get into gas prices and the proposed federal gas tax suspension, remember the freedom of riding bikes everywhere as kids, talk LEGO side hustles, APO shipping restrictions, and finish with an update on Ian's house purchase—and Robby's very subtle message for the current owners. Support the show

Public Cable Access shows in Dayton; Mail Call and panhandlers etiquette; Cars into buildings update; TV Characters you've loathed; Ohio Man slapping fannys; Brothel in Centerville?; Dumb Ways to Die with manwholes; Slinky world record set in Ohio; Ohio Man Mayhem.

Send us Fan MailIn S2E10, we bounce from storm weather and tornado watches into dog drama, parking lot stupidity, eyebrow waxing, government surveillance, and the usual completely normal turns our conversations take. We get into Slinky escaping the gate, whether backing into a parking spot needs a blinker, random news and AI rabbit holes, dog breeds, and the kind of off-the-rails back-and-forth that somehow keeps the whole thing moving. It's chaotic, funny, and very much us. Support the show

Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BOBANDSHERI at https://www.oneskin.co/bobandsheri #oneskinpod #sponsored   We Are in a Bouncing Universe. Morons in the News. Talkback Callers.   Potluck: Americas Most Hated Foods. Brussel Sprouts & Sushi. Everyone Needs a Laugh.   Talkback Callers. Can You Believe This? Vintage Fast Food Menus.   From the Vault. Talkback Callers. Is 7/11 Trying to Be Buc-ee’s?

I dagens avsnitt får vi höra den magiska sagan "Astera och den magiska Stjärnklockans stora äventyr", önskad av Astera, 6 år från Estepona i Spanien.Följ med sexåriga Astera som hittar ett fantastiskt fickur på stranden. Det visar sig vara den magiska Stjärnklockan, som kan uppfylla hennes önskningar och ta henne precis vart hon vill! På ett ögonblick förflyttas hon till en lummig regnskog med apor och papegojor, en tyst grotta fylld av glittrande kristaller, och ett smaskigt land helt gjort av godsaker. En vacker och äventyrlig berättelse som påminner oss om att hur fantastiskt det än är att resa, så är den egna sängen ofta den allra bästa platsen.I kvällens avsnitt firar vi Kreativitetens dag! Niklas presenterar sin nya (och kanske lite onödiga) uppfinning, medan Aida försöker generera unika ordkombinationer. Vi lär oss också otroliga fakta om världsberömda saker som faktiskt uppfanns av ett misstag! Hör historierna bakom Post-it-lappen, mikrovågsugnen, potatischipsen, penicillinet och leksaken Slinky. Dessutom blir det ett superroligt koss-skämt från lyssnaren Matteo!Stötta podden och få tillgång till nya sagor! Gå med i Magiska Godnattsagor-klubben!Skicka in förslag på kommande sagor via www.magiskagodnattsagor.seSökord: magiska godnattsagor, godnattsaga, barn, läggdags, podcast för barn, barnlitteratur, ai, godnatt, kreativitet, uppfinningar, magisk klocka, spanien

A fierce fight on the road to Stoneford continues, and Slinky's life hangs in the balance.

One way Pennsylvania is marking America's 250th anniversary is through a geocaching trail which includes 25 state parks. The GPS-driven scavenger hunt has sites in several state parks located in the midstate. York County Commissioner Julie Wheeler hailed the announcement as a great way to tie recreation together with local history. More news from Pennsylvania’s state park system: Pennsylvania is adding its 125th state park this month — and this one is entirely underground. And in Blair County, Hollidaysburg Borough Council members are compromising on their vision for a Slinky museum. The iconic spring toy will soon share exhibit space with another part of the borough’s history. Pennsylvania Army National Guard soldiers are forming a new reconnaissance unit designed to counter modern battlefield threats, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. Even though the weather turned unseasonably warm this week, many Pennsylvanians continue facing financial challenges paying for this past winter's heating bills. That's why Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh has extended the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - or LIHEAP - season through May 8th. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is launching a new program designed for small business owners - and to help craftspeople become entrepreneurs. In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy Shed Presents | Jesus in a Slinky Red Dress ...the real meaning of Easter Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom. Join me for more chat and insights about my way of reading and interpreting parts of the bible and the world we live in. The paintings I refer to can be found on these links, Emmanuel Garibay - Emmaus https://jasongoroncy.com/emmanuel-garibay-emmaus/ and Diego Velazquez - Kitchen Maid with the Supper at Emmaus https://www.nationalgallery.ie/art-and-artists/highlights-collection/kitchen-maid-supper-emmaus-diego-velazquez-1599-1660 Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/Go

We are joined by Adam from Devonshire Dis In part one of our trip report. We talk about our strategy of Rope-dropping and our love of Slinky, Rise and Haunted Mansion, Tron And our experience with a fireworks cruise. Not forgetting meeting the legend that is John Saccheri aka BigFatPanda https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUoQmXSD-fe/?igsh=MWNta2I0Mno3Ynp3dg==@bgtdvc on instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories/devonshire_dis/3864316218568383547?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=bXA2bjhuMGV3b2g3Link to the 3 room tours I mention in the podcast.https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVHZvwyDD2U/?igsh=aTlqcjN1Y25jNmRuhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DUjyhXSgt-p/?igsh=MWkwbm1xNTBscTg0bw==https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU1VZJfDPsp/?igsh=NG5rb2x5ajhhYzVihttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DUoQmXSD-fe/?igsh=MWNta2I0Mno3Ynp3dg==

Olivia's trip is over (sadly), but she's back to share all the details (happily). There were many new things tried on this trip, from snacks to the resort to Blake being tall enough to ride Slinky! Trip Dates: March 4-8, 2026 Post Trip Interview: recorded 3/12/26   Episode Specific Links: Follow Olivia on Instagram @soarinaroundwdwpod and subscribe to Soarin' Around WDW: on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube Check out Olivia's Every Ride Challenge from Disneyland on YouTube Blacklane Car Service Landry's Select Club Dedicated to Disneyland Paris Podcast People mentioned in this episode: Katie - @2plus3travelers (Olivia's travel agent)   Be Our Guest: Do you have an upcoming trip you'd like to share?  Submit your trip information here to be considered as a podcast guest.   Get in Touch: If you would like to reach out to Virginia for something other than a trip report guest submission (for that use the link above!), you may email whereilongtobepodcast@gmail.com.   Follow: Instagram: @whereilongtobepodcast Facebook: @whereilongtobepodcast TikTok: @whereilongtobepodcast Website: whereilongtobepodcast.com

Alexander “Alex” Acosta served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida in 2005-2009, during which time his office negotiated a highly controversial non-prosecution agreement in 2008 with Jeffrey Epstein. This deal allowed Epstein to plead guilty only to state charges (solicitation of prostitution), avoid federal prosecution, spend about a year in jail (with generous work release privileges), register as a sex offender, and receive restitution, rather than face broader trafficking charges that many believe were warranted. Acosta later served as Secretary of Labor under Donald Trump, resigning in 2019 amid public outcry over his role in the Epstein plea deal.On September 19, 2025, Acosta testified under oath in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee, answering questions about the 2008 agreement. He defended his actions by saying there were “evidentiary issues” at the time — for example, concerns about whether the witnesses would be consistent and whether the federal case could have been proven at trial. He also asserted he had received assurances that Epstein would not be granted work release, but said local authorities in Palm Beach nonetheless allowed it. Acosta expressed regret over how victims were treated and acknowledged that if today's knowledge had been available then, the deal likely would have been handled differently. He also emphasized that no documents he handled mentioned Donald Trump in relation to Epstein.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Alexander “Alex” Acosta served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida in 2005-2009, during which time his office negotiated a highly controversial non-prosecution agreement in 2008 with Jeffrey Epstein. This deal allowed Epstein to plead guilty only to state charges (solicitation of prostitution), avoid federal prosecution, spend about a year in jail (with generous work release privileges), register as a sex offender, and receive restitution, rather than face broader trafficking charges that many believe were warranted. Acosta later served as Secretary of Labor under Donald Trump, resigning in 2019 amid public outcry over his role in the Epstein plea deal.On September 19, 2025, Acosta testified under oath in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee, answering questions about the 2008 agreement. He defended his actions by saying there were “evidentiary issues” at the time — for example, concerns about whether the witnesses would be consistent and whether the federal case could have been proven at trial. He also asserted he had received assurances that Epstein would not be granted work release, but said local authorities in Palm Beach nonetheless allowed it. Acosta expressed regret over how victims were treated and acknowledged that if today's knowledge had been available then, the deal likely would have been handled differently. He also emphasized that no documents he handled mentioned Donald Trump in relation to Epstein.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Welcome to our Daily Bitachon and Sha'ar HaBechina Series We have been exploring the various realms of God's wisdom as revealed in the world. So far, we have covered: The foundations of the earth. Man as a "miniature world" ( Olam Katan ). The intricate makeup of the human body. The animal kingdom. The world of plants. Today, we move on to an area most people wouldn't even think to include on a list of Divine creation: the wisdom found in human activity and invention. Divine Inspiration in the Mind of Man Whether it is a lightbulb, a car, or any modern convenience, the wisdom behind it is a gift. As the Chovot HaLevavot teaches: Asher natanan HaBorei Yitbarach be-lev ha-adam —these are thoughts that the Creator put into the heart of man. God provides these insights to help man complete his perfection in this world, allowing him to secure food and other benefits that would be impossible to achieve without such inventions. This is the deeper meaning of the verse in Job (38:36): "Who gave the Sechvi understanding?" While Rashi notes that Sechvi can mean a "rooster," he also explains that it refers to the human heart. The root Soche means "to see from afar," similar to how Sarah Imeinu was called Yiska because she could "see" with Ruach HaKodesh (Divine Spirit). The human mind is called Sechvi because it possesses the foresight to solve future problems and innovate. As the Sages say: "Who is wise? He who sees the outcome" —one who sees beyond the present. The Chafetz Chaim on Technology In his letters (Letter 45), the Chafetz Chaim discusses this at length. Writing in the early 1900s, he noted how man once had to endure weeks of difficult travel by wagon. Then, God "came up" with the train to condense that journey into a single day. Soon after came the automobile, making it even easier to reach the station. He explains that the ultimate purpose of these advancements is to allow us to serve Hashem with greater ease. He applies this same logic to the telephone and the camera—inventions that remind us that we can be heard and seen from one end of the world to the other. These tools exist to strengthen our Emunah (faith). A Point of Gratitude When we enjoy central air conditioning or drive an electric car, we shouldn't just thank the inventor; we must thank God, who placed the idea in the inventor's mind. If you ask, "Who created the iPhone?" the ultimate answer is God. People argue that technology has dangers, but so do many things in nature, like cyanide. The existence of danger doesn't mean God didn't create it. From the fax machine to recessed heating under a sidewalk, every convenience is a Divine idea. The "Accidental" Inventions To prevent human arrogance, God often allows the greatest breakthroughs to happen "accidentally." Consider these wonders: Penicillin: Alexander Fleming went on vacation and left a Petri dish uncovered. He returned to find a mold that had killed the bacteria—leading to the first antibiotic. The Microwave: Engineer Percy Spencer noticed a chocolate bar melted in his pocket while he worked on radar sets. A few kernels of popcorn later, a new way of cooking was born. Post-it Notes: 3M makes a billion dollars a year off a "failed" experiment. Dr. Spencer Silver was trying to make a super-strong glue but accidentally made a weak, reusable one instead. The Pacemaker: Wilson Greatbatch grabbed the wrong size resistor for a circuit. When he installed it, it emitted a pulse that mimicked the human heart. Teflon: Roy Plunkett was trying to create a refrigerant gas. He left a sample overnight and found a white, waxy solid instead—the slipperiest substance known to man. Conclusion From chocolate chip cookies to the Slinky, "accidents" are often just God's way of handing us a gift. Even when someone works hard to innovate, we must remember the verse: "He is the One who gives you the strength to achieve success." As the Targum explains, this doesn't just mean physical strength; it means He gives you the ideas necessary to succeed. Every bit of human progress is a direct reflection of God's ongoing kindness.

The 11 remaining girls step on the runway for some tips from our Miss J. It catapults them right into a challenge where the girlies have to walk the catwalk with a chique cockroach. It's time for a few screams and a little kiss. Also this is the week with those crazy-ass high heels, damn! During this week's photoshoot the girls transform into fallen fairytale creatures, including Snow White, euhm… Black! Iconic!Get in contact with us: send us a Message.► More Pod, But Make It Fashion on podbutmakeitfashion.buzzsprout.com► Follow @podbutmakeitfashion on Instagram

By Paul Sloane, who is the author of The Art of Unexpected Solutions: Using Lateral Thinking to Find Breakthroughs, published by Kogan Page In a cathedral in Pisa, a young Galileo Galilei observed a swinging incense chandelier. While others saw a mundane ritual, Galileo saw a variable. Using his pulse to time the oscillations, he saw that a pendulum's period remains constant regardless of its arc. He deduced that the period of a pendulum was constant and not dependent on the weight of the pendulum or the initial displacement. It was dependent only on the length of the rope. Building a Question-Rich Corporate Culture, Unexpected Solutions In 1943 naval engineer Richard James was working on the problem of how to stabilize sensitive ship equipment at sea. He was using coiled springs and accidentally knocked one off a shelf. He was fascinated to see that it seemed to walk down and come to rest in a standing position. Where others might have seen a nuisance, James saw a kinetic possibility, leading to the invention of the Slinky. These stories are often relegated to the realm of "happy accidents." In reality, they are the results of a specific cognitive discipline: curiosity. In the modern corporate landscape, curiosity is frequently treated as a secondary trait, a "nice-to-have" eclipsed by the "must-haves" of efficiency, specialized expertise, and immediate ROI. However, this prioritization is wrong. Curiosity is the primary engine of innovation and the most effective hedge against institutional stagnation. To remain competitive, leaders should switch from a culture of "knowing" to a culture of "inquiring." The Institutional Suppression of Inquiry From early education through professional development, we are conditioned to value the definitive answer over the provocative question. Success is often measured by the speed at which we can provide a solution, rather than the depth at which we understand the problem. In many organizations, this leads to a "stick to what you know" mantra. When an organization prioritizes conformity over curiosity, it inadvertently creates blind spots. The Four Pillars of Individual Curiosity Curiosity is not an innate gift but a professional muscle that requires deliberate conditioning. To lead a curious organization, individuals shoould adopt four specific behaviors: 1. Challenging the "Obvious" Assumptions are the silent killers of innovation. They act as mental shortcuts that prevent us from seeing new paths. Consider George de Mestral, the inventor of Velcro. He could have viewed the burrs stuck to his dog's fur as a minor irritation. Instead, his curiosity led him to study the mechanics of their adhesion. Rigorously audit your "legacy" processes. Ask: "If we were starting this company today, would we still do it this way?" 1. Destigmatizing Experimentation Innovation is a non-linear process characterized by trial and error. Thomas Edison famously viewed his 10,000 failed attempts at the lightbulb not as setbacks, but as the successful elimination of non-viable options. Reframe "failure" as "data collection." If an experiment doesn't yield the intended result but provides a new insight, it is a net gain for the company. 1. Intellectual Humility The greatest barrier to learning is the illusion of knowledge. Intellectual humility involves acknowledging the limits of your expertise and remaining open to insights from any level of the hierarchy. Adopt a beginner's mindset. Approach high-level strategic meetings with the intent to learn something new from the junior staff in the room rather than just delivering directives. 1. Strategic Divergence Curiosity thrives on variety. When we only read industry journals and speak to immediate colleagues, our thinking becomes derivative. Deliberately seek out "intellectual friction." Read outside your field, attend conferences in unrelated industries, and engage with people whose perspectives challenge your own. Engineering an Organizational Ecosystem Individua...

In today's episode of The Therapy Crouch, it's Valentine's Day week—and love is not in the air for everyone. Abbey and Peter dive into the chaos of coupledom, unpacking dodgy Valentine's Day traditions, emotionally-charged listener rants, and their own romantic misfires.The duo also get into thoughtful (and not-so-thoughtful) gifts, including matching PJs that never made it and strawberry body butter that's become too predictable.We also hear from a listener whose Valentine's re-evaluation spiral triggered a relationship crisis, and another whose fiancé ruins every gift by announcing it first. Plus, there's a steamy surprise segment on erotic literature—complete with dramatic readings and some very questionable knots.Finally, it's nickname heaven as listeners send in their best ever rude, weird and wildly inappropriate names for mates—featuring “Pothole”, “Slinky”, and the unforgettable “Joy Button.”Send in your Agony Abs, weekly wines, and nickname game entries below!00:00 - Introduction04:32 - Gone Golfin'18:01 - Valentine's Day!29:05 - Bonk Beats Book Club35:20 - Joy Button41:18 - So (Ham) Salad45:33 - Competition time!To contact us: Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peterhttps://twitter.com/petercrouchFor more from Abbeyhttps://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancyOur clips channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This short explores the idea that time moves in a forward trajectory, visualized as a slinky being pulled out.

When no one wants your Meat Slingshot, what do you do? Make a better flying disc and name it after a pie plate, naturally. 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. [ECO Office Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here with Stephen Semple and today’s topic, Wham-O. It’s from Wham-O. In all the toy stores, I’m trying to think. Slinky wasn’t Wham-O, was it? Stephen Semple: No, Slinky was not Wham-O. Dave Young: Yeah. I’m trying to think of what Wham-O was. Stephen Semple: Frisbee’s. Dave Young: Frisbee’s. Stephen Semple: Hula Hoops. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: All sorts of crap, right? Dave Young: I didn’t realize the Frisbee was a Wham-O product. I mean, I remember the name. I remember the ads and it’s a cool name. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Well, it’s so funny. Wham-O was Frisbee, Hula Hoops, Slip ‘N’ Slide, Super Ball, all of those- Dave Young: Probably lawn darts. Stephen Semple: All of those sorts of things were Wham-O. But what I find funny is before getting on, we were talking about this whole thing of sounds and things like that and communication. And then all of a sudden it’s like, “Oh, we’re going to talk about a company whose name actually has that real kinetic feel of Wham-O.” Dave Young: Mm-hmm. I love a name that is also a sound. And if we have time, I’ll tell you about a client I’m working with that we changed the name of the company to make it a sound. Stephen Semple: Oh, that’s cool. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: That’s awesome. Oh, the other ones that they did, Hacky Sack and Silly Strings was a couple of the other ones. Dave Young: Were they responsible for lawn darts? That’s my question. Stephen Semple: I’m not sure if they’re responsible for lawn darts. So since it didn’t come up- Dave Young: Maybe not. Yeah. Stephen Semple: … I guess probably not. The company started in 1949 out of, basically a lot of these things out, of the garage in South Pasadena. And it was Richard Knerr and Arthur Melin, who are basically two university graduates, started this company. And their first product was a slingshot, was a wooden slingshot made from ash wood. And the name Wham-O was actually inspired by the sound of the slingshot hitting a target. Dave Young: You release it… Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah. Dave Young: Very satisfying. Stephen Semple: But here’s the funny thing is, it wasn’t originally… The idea behind making it was not actually a toy. They loved training falcons, and it was to train falcons for hunting. Dave Young: A slingshot? Okay. Stephen Semple: They would shoot the meat into the air. They got frustrated that the regular slingshot wouldn’t fire it the way they wanted to do it, so they made their own. Dave Young: So they made a meat slingshot. Stephen Semple: Made a meat slingshot. Dave Young: It turns out there wasn’t a huge market for meat slingshots. So you pivot and put it in the hands of children eventually. Stephen Semple: It’s the 1950s, dude. Dave Young: Uh-huh, that’s right. “You’re going to put an eye out.” Well, somebody already did. Stephen Semple: Be careful with that hamburger you’re firing out. Dave Young: But that was their fault, not ours. Yeah. Those were the days, right? Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: When the manufacturer could say, “Well, that’s your fault. You shouldn’t have been an idiot.” Stephen Semple: “What’d you expect a rock to do?” But again, so many businesses, it started with them just solving their own problem. And their own problem was they wanted this thing. But what they found out, they created one that was so good that all of a sudden was like, “Wow,” people became interested in this. Dave Young: It the wrist rocket? Stephen Semple: You know what? I was able to find- Dave Young: I don’t know if that’s the same kind of- Stephen Semple: I wasn’t able to find pictures of the original thing around, because it didn’t do particularly well, but it kind of put them onto a path. Because very quickly they added blow guns and boomerangs. Dave Young: Nice. Stephen Semple: Right? But the whole idea was these types of things. And they get to the stage with these various products. So they’ve got the slingshot, they got the blow gun, they got the boomerang, they got these little niches going on and they’re selling basically $100,000 a year of this stuff. But they’re thinking to themselves, “If we’re going to really make this a business, we need a bigger idea.” And I’m going to say, if you’re going to really make this a business, you need an idea which is not going to put somebody’s eye out. Dave Young: Probably. This is, again, like you said, the 1950s. Stephen Semple: 1950s. Really, no seat belts, like, “Come on now.” Dave Young: The BB gun’s already invented. Stephen Semple: You know, it’s funny, when you think back to how we were with safety and things like that, one of my really fond memories… Now this wouldn’t have been the ’50s, this would be the ’70s, but one of my really fond memories of being a kid was we’d be hauling stuff somewhere and we had this old green wood trailer with oversized tires on it that bounced like crazy when you’re driving down the road. And one of the funnest thing is we would go somewhere and coming home, all the kids would pile into the trailer in the back as we’re driving down the road. Dave Young: You’d be the ballast to hold down the sheets of plywood. Yeah. Well, who needs tie downs when you’ve got 200 pounds of children? Stephen Semple: And the weird thing is, it’s not like anybody thought that was weird. Dave Young: No. Stephen Semple: That was what you do. Dave Young: Yeah. And if you weren’t on the trailer, you were sitting on the edge of a pickup with your back to the road. Stephen Semple: Exactly. Exactly. Anyway, back to Wham-O. They’re needing a bigger idea. And while they’re on the beach, they come across this flying disc called Whirlaway. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Right? And they decide… They also found another one called Pluto Platter. So it didn’t work. It wasn’t really selling. And so Wham-O, they buy the rights to this. They go, “Look, we’ll buy the rights to this.” They make a few couple of design changes. And Morrison saw this people also tossing these metal pythons, right? Dave Young: Oh, okay. Stephen Semple: And so that was actually where he came up with a little bit of the design change. He kind of looked at that and went, “Oh, this is much better than this Pluto Platter thing.” Dave Young: You drop the edge down and balances itself a little bit better. Stephen Semple: Yeah, yeah. And one of the pie plates they came across, guess what the name of the pie plate was? Dave Young: Frisbee maybe? Stephen Semple: Bingo. Dave Young: Yeah? Okay. Stephen Semple: Frisbee. Dave Young: Okay. So they buy that too or just- Stephen Semple: They just trademarked that because it wasn’t trademarked. So they went and trademarked the Frisbee name. And in the first two years, they sell a million Frisbees. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: Right? And what they did to promote it, so here’s the really cool idea, they go to university campuses and they also gave it to people and people, guess what, immediately found on university cool ways to do tricks and stuff with the Frisbee. So that then got it going. And look, this was pre social media days. Imagine what you’d be able to do today in terms of demonstrating all this crazy stuff on social media. Dave Young: Well, you’d have to get people off their phone. Stephen Semple: Yeah. But what they have now is they have a way of creating ideas. And what they realized was they had to look for things and just make them better. So they created this open door policy. They would listen to anybody, “Come pitch an idea, we’ll listen.” So the next one was a neighbor had come back from Australia with this bamboo exercise hoop, and you had to use it doing a movement like a hula dancer. Dave Young: Yeah. Okay. Stephen Semple: And so they do a handshake deal. And if it’s a hit, we’re going to give you royalties. And instead they make it out of this lightweight, colorful plastic, and they put little beans inside so that it makes a sound. Dave Young: Absolutely. Stephen Semple: It also has a little bit different feel to it. They took this idea to parks and they demonstrated it. And what am I talking about, Dave? What’s the name of the toy? What’s the name of the toy? Dave Young: Oh, it’s the Hulu Hoop. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Bingo. Yeah, it’s the Hulu Hoop. And in 1958, they launched the Hula Hoop, and it’s the biggest toy fad in history. And I think it still is. Dave Young: Oh yeah, I think. Stephen Semple: I think it still is. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: And they were farming out the product they couldn’t keep up with production. Now, here’s where a little problem happens for them. Remember that handshake deal? If this is a deal, we’re going to pay your royalties? Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: They didn’t pay any royalties and they got sued. Dave Young: Shoot. They should have paid the royalties. Stephen Semple: On top of that, knockoffs happened, right? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Because it was pretty easy to copy and people were making it cheaper. And then by the end of 1958, they actually reported a loss because of so much of this competition going on. Dave Young: Really? Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So they stopped production. They’ve got growing debt. They’ve got a warehouse full of unsold product. So they need to find another hit. Because what they’ve noticed is in their business model is the toy gets hot and then it drops off. So what they suddenly realize is they need to constantly be looking for these new ideas. So Robert Carrier is a guy from the upholstery industry and he came home one day to see his son sliding on the concrete driveway because it was wet. Again, remember, ’50s, right? Dave Young: Sure. Anything to entertain yourself as a kid. Stephen Semple: He takes some Naugahyde, incorporates a hose and holes, and now you’ve got… Dave Young: The Slip ‘N’ Slide. Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right. So basically the guys at Wham-O come across this idea and they replace it with vinyl plastic and you’ve got Slip ‘N’ Slide. Dave Young: Yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: And when they launched Slip ‘N’ Slide, it sold like 3000 units in the first few months. Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Stephen Semple: Right? Another inventor comes and sees them, Norman Stringley, who’s a petrochemical engineer who specializes in rubber, and he makes this really dense, high bouncing ball that could also spin in reverse. Dave Young: Okay. Yeah, the Super Ball. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Bingo, the Super Bowl. Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Stephen Semple: Smash hit, six million sold in 1965 alone. Dave Young: Well, and I think it was just a couple of years before that with the Absent-minded Professor and Flubber. Do you remember Flubber? Stephen Semple: Yeah, right. Dave Young: So that was like Super Ball was having a ball made out of Flubber. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And I don’t know whether this is true or not, but seemingly the whole Super Ball thing was also part of the inspiration for creating the name of the Super Bowl. Dave Young: Really? Stephen Semple: Yeah. And again, this is one of those ones I could not find confirmation of it. It may just be one of those things that’s a great story that now is part of the world out there. Dave Young: Yeah, the zeitgeist. The zeitgeist. Stephen Semple: The zeitgeist, yeah, that’s it. And then in 1959, the Wham-O Bird Ornithopter, which was this aluminum spars and all this other… and brightly painted look like a hawker or an owl. And it was rubber bands. Remember those things, they were rubber band powered? They were about like three bucks and they made 600,000 of those. And then- Dave Young: It was brightly painted so you could see it up in the tree when it got stuck. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: And now you’re like, “Oh shoot.” Stephen Semple: And then they created the Wheelie Bar, which was something that was great for attaching to a swing bicycle. And the air blaster and the bubble thing. One of the things that they just did was they realized they needed to just continually be making new ideas because the cycle for their types of toys, they would go really popular and drop off, really popular, drop off, really popular. In 1969, they did Silly String. Remember Silly String? Dave Young: Sure. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? The Hacky Sack in ’83. So just on and on and on and on, they would do these things. And in 1982, I was never able to find the price that Wham-O was sold for, but Wham-O was sold to Kransco Group Companies in ’82. And then in ’94, Mattel bought them. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: Then in ’97, Wham-O became independent again. Dave Young: Oh, really? Stephen Semple: And then in 2006, they were sold to Cornerstone Overseas Investment Limited for $80 million. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off, and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: Then in ’97, Wham-O became independent again. Dave Young: Oh, really? Stephen Semple: And then in 2006, they were sold to Cornerstone Overseas Investment Limited for $80 million. So the one thing I can find to put a value to Wham-O was they were bought, they went independent, and then they were sold again for $80 million. So I always like to try to go, “What was this company worth?” Dave Young: Those guys probably left when it got sold the first time, would be my guess. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. Dave Young: But here’s my observation of this. These guys weren’t making games. Stephen Semple: Oh, interesting. Dave Young: Hacky Sacks sort of became a game, right? Stephen Semple: Mm-hmm. Dave Young: Because you could play it with several people. You’d have people in a circle all smacking the Hacky Sack. In fact, I have one. I thought it was laying back here. It’s sitting on my desk or around here somewhere in this stuff. Stephen Semple: Cool. Dave Young: But it’s one of the little original leather ones. Stephen Semple: Nice, yeah. Dave Young: But my observation is this is a stretch. Okay? Stephen Semple: Okay. Dave Young: This is just me following a trend. Stephen Semple: Do I need to sit down? Do I need to sit down? Dave Young: No, I don’t think so. I don’t think so. I think, in fact, knowing you as well as I do, I think you’ll jump right on board with this. Stephen Semple: Okay. Dave Young: These guys were making fidget toys. These guys were making things that you could do yourself just by yourself, right? Stephen Semple: With the one exception being- Dave Young: And it’s not necessarily Hula. Stephen Semple: Frisbee would be the one exception, but Hula you could do yourself. All these other things you could do yourself. Dave Young: And people figured out how to make Frisbee golf courses and then you could play that by yourself. Stephen Semple: Oh, that’s true. Oh, that’s true. That’s true. Dave Young: You’re just throwing towards a goal. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: But they didn’t make Frisbee as a game. They made it as an activity. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: So you could say they’re activities, but they were also things that you could just go do this activity and just be outside playing with something and be out on the driveway bouncing your Super Ball or- Stephen Semple: I remember having a Super Ball. They were fun. Dave Young: … holding your Hula Hoop, or shooting at things with the original slingshot. Stephen Semple: With the meat? Dave Young: The meat slinger. They had to quickly have pivoted from that, because I don’t think falconry ever got huge, right? They were looking at things that were just kind of cool. And I say fidget toys because even as we record these things, I have four or five things on my desk that I always have in my hand and I’m always just doing something, right? Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: It keeps my brain focused on this conversation instead of wandering all over the place. Stephen Semple: We just didn’t have the terminology fidget toy, right? Dave Young: Well, here’s the other thing. If you want to take it a step further, ADHD wasn’t known about then. Stephen Semple: Correct. It was around, but we’d had- Dave Young: Sure. Lots of kids with ADHD that needed… Just take your Super Ball outside. You could kill a lot of time goofing off with a Wham-O toy. Stephen Semple: Well, and a great example of that is I was only diagnosed a few years ago as having ADHD. Dave Young: Yeah, same. Mm-hmm. Stephen Semple: So gone through my entire life with it, not knowing… Mind you, if I look close enough, the science were there. Dave Young: Well, sure. Yeah. When I told people, I think mine was almost 10 years ago, but anytime I’d tell somebody like, “Wait, you didn’t know? You didn’t know.” Stephen Semple: No, I was distracted. I didn’t notice. Dave Young: The rest of us knew. “How long have you been having these memory problems?” “For as long as I can remember.” Stephen Semple: So not long. Dave Young: I don’t know. Stephen Semple: But the one thing I want to tie back to on Wham-O, and it’s a great observation that that’s what they were basically creating, is the thing that they noticed very quickly was this was their natural business. Their natural business was you create something, it’s a hit, and it falls off. And they just bought into it. They said, “That’s the nature of this business.” So what you need to do is continually be looking for these new ideas. Dave Young: A new thing. Stephen Semple: So this is reason why we didn’t talk very much about… They literally had this open door policy. If you were an inventor of a toy, you could come see them. And look, they looked at a lot of crap, but at the same time that they knew that they had to constantly be out there, it’s not about, “Oh my God, we’re making all this money from the Hula.” What they learned from the Hula, because it almost killed their business, is they need to be constantly looking for that next idea, that next idea. And it’s not about, “Oh, it’s dropped off. We’ve got to revive this with marketing.” Toy, especially in those days, had this natural cycle that it went through. They bought into, “This is the way it is, so we got to constantly looking for new ideas, fill in that pipeline and creating it. And then also recognizing when this thing drops off, we’ve got to manage that drop off.” I really like the fact that they just really saw their business for what it was and said, “Okay, given that’s what it is, this is how we have to manage things.” Dave Young: Yeah. And honestly, this fits it so well because the inventors are probably… They’re just figuring out something that they enjoyed. Right? Stephen Semple: Bingo. Dave Young: I made this little thing. I made this little thing out of paperclips and look what it does and it’s kind of fun and I think you could take it to the next level. And I think there’s lots of things like that. And so they were filling that need of these inventors who were probably just solving their own little attention problem. Stephen Semple: Well, great. Oh, I discovered my kid was doing this and I did this and they’re now having fun with it and all the neighborhood kids are coming over and doing it. Dave Young: Frisbee was a way to play a game of catch without needing a glove and a ball or pretending you’re playing baseball, right? And so if you weren’t a baseball player, you probably didn’t run around with a glove and baseball anyway. So it was a way to… And most of these toys, you didn’t need anybody else. Stephen Semple: You didn’t need anybody else. Dave Young: Frisbee you did, but it was just a game of catch. Stephen Semple: Right. And also what they recognized was people would very quickly, like with Hula and Frisbee and all these things, people would very quickly figure out their own ways to make it fun and do strange things. Dave Young: Gamify. Stephen Semple: Which then also made it more… People gamified it on their own and will gamify it on their own. Give kids a bunch of stuff, they’ll gamify it. Dave Young: I’m sure it wasn’t too long before there was somebody, the first person in the Guinness Book of World Records for Hula Hoop. Stephen Semple: Oh, for sure. Dave Young: Right? Stephen Semple: Oh, for sure. Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. Dave Young: Because you just see how long you can do it, you see how many spins you can do it. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And again, the interesting part to me was it didn’t start as, “Hey, we’re making this toy.” It was, “we made this thing,” and then they started to discover that it was fun. It was just fun on their own firing without the falcons and now it’s a toy. Dave Young: Yeah, I love it. I love it. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: The story of Wham-O. Stephen Semple: Wham-O. Dave Young: Wham-O, it’s a sound. Right? I know this is an audio podcast, but just do a Google search for the Wham-O logo, right? It’s a sound. You can hear it when you read it and you can see that it’s in motion, right? Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: All of these things had that in common too. Everything was about motion and something moving, some kind of action. Stephen Semple: Well, the other thing that’s really smart about the Wham-O logo is it’s that it’s colorful. But the other thing is the way they’ve done the Wham-O, if you really look at it carefully, it’s the letters at the beginning are big and it gets smaller, which is kind of how you would say Wham-O, right? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: If you actually listen to it, the sound drops off. And even the way they drew it, they were drawing upon the common way in which comics convey this. And if you think about it at the time, you would have had also things like Batman with the, “Pow!” Dave Young: Absolutely. Yeah. Stephen Semple: So they were also tying into a popular zeitgeist of communication, which is really brilliant. Dave Young: That probably was also attractive to the same kids. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: Right? Stephen Semple: Oh yeah, correct. Dave Young: And they would recognize it. They would see the language of the comic book and the logo of Wham-O. Stephen Semple: Bingo. Immediately, mm-hmm. Dave Young: The way it recedes, it’s not that it gets smaller in your brain, it’s that it’s getting farther away. Stephen Semple: No, but that’s what I meant by just trying to explain since we’re on a podcast that the lettering gets smaller. Dave Young: But it gives you that feeling of motion. Stephen Semple: But in our brain… Bingo. Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yes. Dave Young: So they managed to put sound, color and motion into a static logo. Stephen Semple: Correct. Correct. Dave Young: And that’s a super cool thing to do. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah. Really, really amazing thing to do. Yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah, it was very cool. Very cool. Dave Young: This is a long episode. Do you want to hear about this client I mentioned at the beginning? Stephen Semple: Go ahead, Dave. Dave Young: Short story. And this is a air conditioning client in Tucson, and his company was named Tailored Mechanical. Stephen Semple: Okay. Dave Young: I think he listens to the podcast, so he’s probably going to hear this and go, “Oh my God.” But we’re in the middle of rebranding. And we asked him when he became a client, like, “Are you okay with us recommending a change in the name of the company?” Because Tailored Mechanical doesn’t exactly tell you that they’re an air conditioning repair company, right? I’m not sure what they do if you tell me mechanical, right? They’re not auto mechanics and they don’t fix elevators and things like that. I don’t know. But anyway, his name’s Chris Plunkett and his wife’s name is Scarlett. And so we gave him a couple of new name suggestions, knowing the one that we really wanted him to pick. We gave him one that had air conditioning in the title, just the typical thing. And then we’re like, “I mean, your wife’s name is pretty cool. You could call this company Scarlett. There’s no other air conditioner company named Scarlett. That would be a cool name.But, dude, everybody already just calls you Plunkett because it’s a sound and it’s fun to say. And so that’s the name of your company, Plunkett.” Stephen Semple: Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. Dave Young: And the logo is like Wham-O, it’s got motion in it. Stephen Semple: Nice. Dave Young: It’s bigger at both ends because there’s a pa-pa. There’s two syllables and they’re both kind of consonants, Plunkett. And so that’s going to be fun and we’re going to have fun with it. Stephen Semple: That will be fun. Dave Young: It’s almost going to feel like a Wham-O kind of a brand, but the whole goal… Remember the whole goal with companies like this is, we just need to make him memorable, right? Stephen Semple: Yes, yes. Dave Young: And anyway, I love the Wham-O story. I love that this is the kind of smart decisions that people can make that closely make their brand memorable. Rememberable is even a better word. It’s not a word. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yes. That’s awesome. That’ll be a fun campaign. Dave Young: Mm-hmm. Stephen Semple: You should send me some of the ads and we should put them in on the podcast. Dave Young: Yeah. I mean, we haven’t even got to that stage yet. We’ve just got the trucks wrapped and people are looking… Stephen Semple: When you’ve got that, send it along. We’ll put them in the podcast. Dave Young: You don’t know what we’re doing to make the trucks also have motion even when they’re sitting still? Stephen Semple: What are you doing? Dave Young: They’ve got the big logo on them and they’re brightly colored. They’re different colors on both sides. And we’ve put NASCAR style numbers on the doors. Stephen Semple: Oh, nice. That’s fun. Dave Young: Big, big numbers. Stephen Semple: That’s fun. Dave Young: And people scratch their heads. It’s like, “Well, it’s just science. Trucks go faster if they have numbers on them. Have you never watched a race?” Stephen Semple: That’s just science. All right, David, that’s fun. That’s fun, man. Dave Young: It’s fun to have a client that lets you do fun things in the aim of creating entertainment, and that’s the currency of attention. Stephen Semple: Yeah, that’s awesome. Dave Young: Thank you, Stephen. Great. Stephen Semple: So much fun. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute empire building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

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This audio adaptation of Dr. Mario Felice Tecce's book of the same title, narrated by Crew Chief Eric from the Motoring Podcast Network and Revel Arroway from you're listening to radio revel, covers profound reflections on life, death, and choices through the lens of Formula One racing. Mario, a narrator with decades of experience in motorsports and science, uses his story to explore metaphors of driving for understanding existence. Highlighting legendary racers and pivotal moments, Mario discusses themes of free will, virtue, hope, and love. He juxtaposes motorsport experiences with reflections on biology, theology, and metaphysics, illustrating the philosophical and emotional depth of racing. Mario's reflections extend to deeper questions about the meaning of life, the role of virtues, and the nature of immortality. The book weaves personal experiences, historical races, and philosophical inquiries into a narrative that honors the pursuit of excellence and the eternal race we all run. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Introduction to "Driving to the Future" 00:29 Prelude 02:20 Scene 1: The Last Turn 05:08 Scene 2: Three Turns 09:49 Scene 3: More Turns 17:24 Scene 4: The Dream Turn, The Real Turn. 21:11 Scene 5: Beyond the Last Turn, Faith & Hope. 27:22 Scene 6: Turning to a Wonderful Smile and Seeing Love. 32:30 Scene 7: Turning, Driving, Choosing... Free Will. 36:46 Scene 8: Turning by Fundamental Virtues 40:39 Scene 9: Turning Around... Molecular Energy for Life. 45:50 Scene 10: The Last Turn. The Infinite. 49:59 Prologue 50:53 Outro & Learn More! ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram This episode produced as an Audio Adaption of the book "Driving to the Future: Living life following Formula One Racing" with permission and approval from its author, Dr. Mario Felice Tecce. To purchase a copy of this original work, please visit Amazon.com for more details.  Music used for this episode: "Trickle Down" and "Slinky" by Mr. Smith  

Send us a textNARRATOR:The Night Watchman rises from his desk and follows the sound—past the exhibits, past the quiet corridors, toward the patio doors.Outside, the winter air holds that New Year's feeling: cold, sharp, expectant.And inside the museum… something is celebrating like it has a permit.SFX: Door latch. Soft squeak. Patio door opens.SCENE 1 — THE PATIO REVEALSFX: Outdoor patio ambience: faint wind; distant city fireworks; then—very close—party pops, tiny whistles, and toy-sized cheering.NIGHT WATCHMAN (stunned):Oh.Oh, no.NARRATOR:The Watchman steps onto the patio and sees it: toys everywhere, arranged like a gala. A “stage” made from stacked display risers. A “VIP area” behind a velvet rope they have somehow… acquired.And at the center: a very earnest planning committee.BARBIE (bright, authoritative):Okay! Everyone! Remember: we are doing this with taste.KEN (trying to sound official):Taste. With… also excitement. Tasteful excitement.SLINKY (bouncy, nervous):Taste is good! Taste is safe! Taste does not summon the fire department!ETCH A SKETCH (grand, French-leaning, dramatic):Non, non, non—taste is not enough! We require… symmetry. We require… balance. We require… a finale that is like… how you say… a ballet of the stars.RUBIK'S CUBE (dry):A ballet of the stars. On a patio. In December.FURBY (1998-ish, with a little furbish sparkle):Doo-ay! Tee-kah! PARTY-PAHTY!NIGHT WATCHMAN (calling out):Okay—okay—everybody freeze.SFX: A chorus of little “Eep!” “Oh!” “Gasp!” A springy boing.NIGHT WATCHMAN (trying to sound calm):What… is going on out here?BARBIE (as if this is obvious):It's New Year's Eve.NIGHT WATCHMAN:Yes. I'm aware. I have a calendar. A very judgmental calendar.KEN:We're doing a midnight celebration.Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

In this short video apologist Wes Huff confidently dishes out a bunch of mostly standard apologetics “answers” designed to sooth worries about “the doctrine of the Trinity.” In this reaction video I interact with Huff’s claims, clarifying what he’s saying and why, pointing out what he’s doing and not doing, and how he fails to engage with the seemingly non-trinitarian theology of the New Testament. He’s right that it is Christians and not only non-Christians who have various worries about what is imagined to be one single doctrine. But as I discuss, his answers should not soothe Christians concerned about (1) how one can supposedly derive a Trinity doctrine from the Bible, and (2) how Trinity speculations seem incompatible with the theology of the Bible. Links for this episode: Video version of this episode podcast 397 – Debunking Wes Huff's Viral Trinity Moment with Michael Temperato podcast 107 – Dr. Robert M. Bowman Jr. on triadic New Testament passages – part 1 podcast 62 – Dr. Dustin Smith on the preexistence of Jesus in the gospel of John podcast 260 – How to Argue that the Bible is Trinitarian podcast 189 – The unfinished business of the Reformation podcast 248 – How Trinity theories conflict with the Bible Dale Tuggy – Trinitarian “Fool’s Gold” – Mainstream Christian Theologies – Late 100’s to Early 200’s Dale Tuggy – Christian theologies in the year 240 podcast 2 – the “Athanasian Creed” fulfillment fallacy: the Bible teaches that David is God fulfillment fallacy: the Bible on another previous life of Jesus This week’s thinking music is “Slinky” by Mr. Smith.

Send us a textEbenezer is back.This is the second night for Ebeneezer Smith as the new night watchmen at the Metropolitan Museum of toys and childhood artifacts KEY in lock. DOOR opening.]EBENEZER (muttering to himself):Well, I'm here. Again.      This time I doubt I'll meet any human beings I can talk with…The toys might be a different story.But honestly? I don't understand what happened last night. I have no idea if that conversation with Slinky was a one-time deal——or just a bit of bad beef.Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

Send us a textHello my name is Ebeneezer SmithThank you for staying with me.(mutters to himself)All right. Let's see what kind of neighbors I've got.There is a set of plastic building bricks.There is a board game whose box I remember arguing over with my cousins.And in the “Comfort and Companions” section, a bear that looks suspiciously like something I once slept with every night until I was far too old to admit it.[SOUND: Footsteps slow.] And I admit this is the kind of atmosphere that does make you want to talk to yourselfWell, hello there, middle-school emotional support system.FootstepsEverything is quiet.Ordinary.Almost disappointingly normal.Let me see - here is a gallery labeled: “American Playthings: 1940s–1960s.”A soft metallic… whisper.[SOUND: Very faint first shhhink… shhhink…]It has to be nothing.The building settling.A vent conductor rattling.The ghost of a shopping cart from the discount store next door.Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

My village said I needed to create a space and share my MOTIVATIONS, what struggles and obstacles I've OVERCOME, and how these events and situations have ELEVATED me as a person in different aspects of my life! Guests join me to share their own personal stories from hardships to triumphs and everything in between. Tune in for great conversation, thought provoking art, and inspirations for a better you, today!

EN DIRECT DE GATINEAU : Tammy se fait piéger par l’équipe. Phil Roy nous crée un nouveau besoin. Guillaume Pineault croit qu’il est porte bonheur du CH. Bonne écoute !

Alexander “Alex” Acosta served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida in 2005-2009, during which time his office negotiated a highly controversial non-prosecution agreement in 2008 with Jeffrey Epstein. This deal allowed Epstein to plead guilty only to state charges (solicitation of prostitution), avoid federal prosecution, spend about a year in jail (with generous work release privileges), register as a sex offender, and receive restitution, rather than face broader trafficking charges that many believe were warranted. Acosta later served as Secretary of Labor under Donald Trump, resigning in 2019 amid public outcry over his role in the Epstein plea deal.On September 19, 2025, Acosta testified under oath in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee, answering questions about the 2008 agreement. He defended his actions by saying there were “evidentiary issues” at the time — for example, concerns about whether the witnesses would be consistent and whether the federal case could have been proven at trial. He also asserted he had received assurances that Epstein would not be granted work release, but said local authorities in Palm Beach nonetheless allowed it. Acosta expressed regret over how victims were treated and acknowledged that if today's knowledge had been available then, the deal likely would have been handled differently. He also emphasized that no documents he handled mentioned Donald Trump in relation to Epstein.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Alexander “Alex” Acosta served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida in 2005-2009, during which time his office negotiated a highly controversial non-prosecution agreement in 2008 with Jeffrey Epstein. This deal allowed Epstein to plead guilty only to state charges (solicitation of prostitution), avoid federal prosecution, spend about a year in jail (with generous work release privileges), register as a sex offender, and receive restitution, rather than face broader trafficking charges that many believe were warranted. Acosta later served as Secretary of Labor under Donald Trump, resigning in 2019 amid public outcry over his role in the Epstein plea deal.On September 19, 2025, Acosta testified under oath in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee, answering questions about the 2008 agreement. He defended his actions by saying there were “evidentiary issues” at the time — for example, concerns about whether the witnesses would be consistent and whether the federal case could have been proven at trial. He also asserted he had received assurances that Epstein would not be granted work release, but said local authorities in Palm Beach nonetheless allowed it. Acosta expressed regret over how victims were treated and acknowledged that if today's knowledge had been available then, the deal likely would have been handled differently. He also emphasized that no documents he handled mentioned Donald Trump in relation to Epstein.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Alexander “Alex” Acosta served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida in 2005-2009, during which time his office negotiated a highly controversial non-prosecution agreement in 2008 with Jeffrey Epstein. This deal allowed Epstein to plead guilty only to state charges (solicitation of prostitution), avoid federal prosecution, spend about a year in jail (with generous work release privileges), register as a sex offender, and receive restitution, rather than face broader trafficking charges that many believe were warranted. Acosta later served as Secretary of Labor under Donald Trump, resigning in 2019 amid public outcry over his role in the Epstein plea deal.On September 19, 2025, Acosta testified under oath in a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee, answering questions about the 2008 agreement. He defended his actions by saying there were “evidentiary issues” at the time — for example, concerns about whether the witnesses would be consistent and whether the federal case could have been proven at trial. He also asserted he had received assurances that Epstein would not be granted work release, but said local authorities in Palm Beach nonetheless allowed it. Acosta expressed regret over how victims were treated and acknowledged that if today's knowledge had been available then, the deal likely would have been handled differently. He also emphasized that no documents he handled mentioned Donald Trump in relation to Epstein.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

This week, after Jordan's roller coaster of a financial ride, we dive into our Top 4 Disney Attraction Boarding Areas! NOT Queues! Just the part right before you get on the ride. Ryan's list is top-notch. Trust.   WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE   CHECK OUT OUR OTHER STUFF! What the Heck is Jake Talking About?  Mickey Mutineers Subreddit  Jordan Ghastly's Channel    MERCHANDISE!

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.comNancy and Sarah talk about the latest in the “WTF is wrong with men?” media series, this time in The Cut/NY Mag. They also discuss the strange case of the Canadian hockey team recently found not guilty in a high-profile sex assault case. They intended to talk about the new Marc Maron HBO special, but that'll have to wait till next time.Also discussed:* Mexican barber shop!* That time Walter Kirn dressed down Nancy on-air* Sarah's cat is spoiled, go figure* Nancy throws down a moral dilemma: Nazis or Hamas?* “Emotional erection”* Slinky! Slinky! Boing-boing.* But who takes the hell-child to the doctor?* Are same-sex couples happier?* “Pies Against Patriarchy”* The “evidence-based case” for lesbianism* Hetero-antagonism: We've gone too far.* WE LOVE MEN.* “And another thing about dinosaurs …”* Don't let your dumb things define you* Open invitation to the family Pesca* Football is Sarah's ZIP code* Vagina dentataPlus, Sarah's falling for Bill Buckley, Nancy's theory on why men fall asleep after sex, remembering when New York Magazine was “a well-rounded meal,” and much more!

I'm having a meta moment where I'm writing and simultaneously recording podcast episodes with content from exaclty one year ago. My cosmic bookcase is reflecting the past back to me.****************This podcast is comprised of entries from the journal I've been keeping since the day we got on the road in the middle of a global pandemic to go racing.Shamelessly authentic and always with a sense of humor, I hope this story gives you a look behind the sheen of social media-- the shiny posts about racing, travel, and of course, eating, and sheds light on what it's really like to be a family taking risks and living life on the road.Follow us online to get early access to our content & the latest news!Instagram // @thewholestory & @ellysium_racingSign up for our newsletterFacebook // Ellysium RacingLinkedIn // Michele & Elliswww.ellysium.co

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Synonymous with gaming Alienware rode the wave of easy to use and beautiful gaming computers. Now they are the G.O.A.T. 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. [Pinpoint Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to The Empire Builders Podcast, Dave Young here with Stephen Semple, and we're talking about empires. This is The Empire Builders Podcast. You tuned in because you wanted to hear us talk about empires, right? Stephen Semple: I hope that's why they tuned in. Dave Young: I mean, I'm assuming that's why you... Stephen Semple: Either that, or you're in the wrong place. But still, stay with us, you might like it. Dave Young: If you're expecting steamy ghost stories, this is not your podcast. Stephen Semple: Oh, there goes half our audience. Dave Young: That's all right. "Choose who to lose," that's what we always say. People that are interested in steamy, ghost stories, this is not it. Stephen Semple: But. Dave Young: Aliens. Stephen Semple: Aliens? Dave Young: Maybe. Maybe- Stephen Semple: Maybe. Dave Young: ... I'm saying. Maybe. Stephen Semple: Yeah, maybe. Dave Young: Because today's topic, Stephen told me we're going to talk about Alienware, as an empire. And I know them because I remember, back in the day, one of my kids insisting that that was the only computer that would allow them to play World of Warcraft in any kind of successful fashion. Does that sound right? Stephen Semple: Yep. That would be pretty accurate. Did you end up buying an Alienware computer? Dave Young: Probably. I don't know. Dad was just the checkbook. Stephen Semple: Well, we're going to talk about Alienware, but even before we go into Alienware, I want to take a little bit of a detour, because it actually speaks to Alienware. Is, one of the things that Alienware was really good at recognizing, was things going on in the world. And you know how we often talk about tapping into what's happening out there, and the emotions that's happening out there, and looking outside of your world. I had a really interesting conversation this weekend with Bob Camp. Now, Bob Camp is the co-creator of Ren and Stimpy. Dave Young: Okay, yeah, yeah. Stephen Semple: Now, if you remember, remember back at the Slinky episode? Remember when we covered Slinky? Dave Young: We talked about Log. Stephen Semple: And we talked about Log. Well, as it turns out, Dave, you are completely right. Bob Camp told me that the whole thing Log, was actually completely inspired by Slinky. Dave Young: Oh, yeah, I was just, yeah. Stephen Semple: And here's what happened. It was in the very first episode of Ren and Stimpy, and they had produced it, and they suddenly realized just before it was about to go on air, they were a minute short. And he was like, "How do we come up a minute fricking short?" So that night he decided, "I got to come up with a minute of content." And what he decide to do is create a commercial. He thought. "Let's start the commercial." So the very first Ren and Stimpy episode started with that commercial Log, and he very specifically wanted to tie into something that was a shared experience, that had a positive emotional context, and that he could kind of have some fun with. But it was that whole looking outside the world, and that's how he came up with Log. Yeah. Dave Young: Nice. Stephen Semple: When I come see you in Austin, people can't see this podcast,

Welcome back to Yellowstone National Park, as the Animals of the National Park Photography Competition continues! Maverick the Moose wants NOTHING to do with the competition.  In fact, he wants nothing to do with ANYTHING or ANYONE besides himself.  He's a loner and wants to keep it that way.  After a run in with Slinky the Caterpillar, he finds himself face to face with another small creature.  Will he run away again?  Could anything convince him to join in the competition?  Join us to find out and to learn how Jesus created us to be known and know others – to be in community – both with others who know Him AND with Himself and Father God!  Learn more about Ms. Adventure's Treehouse at our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠, join our ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ community, or connect with Charity at ⁠msadventurestreehouse@gmail.com⁠⁠.

Welcome back to Yellowstone National Park, as the Animals of the National Park Photography Competition continues!  Maverick the Moose wants NOTHING to do with the competition.  In fact, he wants nothing to do with ANYTHING or ANYONE besides himself.  He's a loner and wants to keep it that way.  After a run in with Slinky the Caterpillar, he finds himself face to face with another small creature.  Will he run away again?  Could anything convince him to join in the competition?  Join us to find out and to learn how Jesus created us to be known and know others – to be in community –both with others who know Him AND with Himself and Father God!  Learn more about Ms. Adventure's Treehouse by joining our ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ community, or connect with Charity at ⁠⁠msadventurestreehouse@gmail.com⁠⁠.

This week's film is a surprise release from Full Moon Features that we could not resist talking about. It's a "lost" film starring Tony Todd that Charles Band has "graciously" dug up and finished in the wake of the actor's recent passing. Join us as we meet Jack and Jill, who metaphorically fetch (perform horrific surgery on) a pail of water (two cats). We'll also meet Slinky, the two-hearted cat, the dreaded Weas-odile, and Two-Head the guy with two heads (surprise!)Please rate, review, and tell your fiends. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future installments. Join us on Patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thefrankencast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find all of our various links at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/frankencast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send us a letter at thefrankencast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!Your Horror Hosts: Anthony Bowman (he/him) & Eric Velazquez (he/him). Cover painting by Amanda Keller (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@KellerIllustrations on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

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

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

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.

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.

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