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For over four decades, Ravi Sawhney has shaped the world through human-centered innovation—from the first touchscreen experiences at Xerox PARC to iconic products and services that have improved millions of lives. In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, Ravi shares the timeless principles behind his psychoesthetic methodology: a design philosophy rooted in emotion, memory, and how an experience makes us feel about ourselves. We explore why modern technology often feels synthetic, how great design creates meaning rather than aesthetics, and why the most successful products, services, and even political messages connect to our deepest human needs. Ravi reveals the emotional tests every person unconsciously runs—Is it like me? Does it like me? Can it make me more?—and demonstrates how companies can use these insights to create solutions that resonate, inspire, and elevate. This is an insightful journey through innovation, anthropology, storytelling, and the universal longing for affirmation. On This Episode 00:25 — Ravi's Origin Story: From Xerox PARC to Founding RKS Design Ravi recounts his early work on the first touchscreen graphical interfaces and the leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship. 01:50 — The Core Principle: Human-Centered Innovation "It's not how you feel about the design—it's how the design makes you feel about yourself." 02:36 — The Problem with AI-Driven, Algorithm-Centered Design Why modern technology often feels synthetic and emotionally flat. 04:57 — The Human Emotional Litmus Test "Is it like me? Does it like me? Can it make me more?" Ravi explains the universal psychological process humans use to evaluate meaning. 06:20 — Maya Angelou Meets Design Why emotion—not logic—is the heart of unforgettable experiences. 07:12 — Why Organizations Seek Human-Centered Innovation The two sides of motivation: fear avoidance and aspiration. 10:14 — How the Hero's Journey Is Actually a Design Process Ravi breaks down attract → engage → adopt → affirm. 12:15 — What Makes Psychoesthetics Unique Discovering deeper meaning and triggering positive memories through design. 17:01 — The Teddy Ruxpin Story: Bringing a Toy to Life How Ravi turned an ugly, mechanical bear into a cultural phenomenon. 19:19 — Designing Guitars Played by the Rolling Stones How sustainable materials and emotional resonance changed music hardware forever. 24:27 — Human-Centered Design for Social Impact How Ravi redesigned access to home-buying programs for first-time buyers. 26:14 — Where to Learn More Ravi shares resources, books, the methodology, and where to find more of his work.

watch the video below: listen to the podcast below: It's time to close out yet another year of the Dandy Fun House. While all those “other shows” are slacking off and giving you retrospectives of everything they've already done in the past year, it is instead our tradition here at the Dandy Fun House to leave the past exactly there… in the past and instead look ahead to the brand spankin' new year coming at us like Frehley's Comet and take a glimpse at the coolest stuff we've been able to find that's waiting for us in 2026! We're going to look at theme parks, movies, pinball and of course the TOTY AWARD NOMINATION picks for the upcoming 2026 Toy of the Year Awards! Are you ready to get your kicks in 26? Then LET'S step into the FUN HOUSE! Hello and welcome to the Dandy Fun House 2025 year-end extravaganza where we wear the hats and blow our hooters about the very best in retro pop culture, toys and games and all the fun stuff! I’m your host Neil Dandy and in this episode we're going to look ahead at WHAT’S HOT ON THE HORIZON FOR 2026 in the worlds of theme parks, movies, pinball and my personal picks for the 2026 TOTY AWARDS (Toy of the Year). BUT FIRST! I have to show you these amazing DANDY FUN HOUSE T-Shirts before time runs out! Perfect for swaddling the baby new year, They have a front and a back so you don’t get cold and we even cut 4 holes in them! One to crawl your body into, one to stick your head out of and two to poke your arms through! Find them in the Dandy Fun Shop at the Dandy Fun House website at dandyfunhouse.com before the Dandy Ball Drops! Alrighty, hold on tighty and let’s get right into what's hot on the horizon for 2026 starting with… THEME PARKS! And up first is going to be UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, HOLLYWOOD (which isn't actually in Hollywood, it's in Studio City kind of like the LA Angels baseball team is actually in Anaheim and how they call the Embassy Suites here in Murfreesboro, Tennessee “Nashville South” which we absolutely are not. But anyway that's a rabbit hole rant for another day.) Anyway, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS in the greater Los Angeles, California area is breaking ground on a new roller coaster where each individual car experiences its very own 360 degrees of rotation. The coaster is called FAST AND FURIOUS HOLLYWOOD DRIFT themed after the Fast and Furious movies obviously. This one is expected to peel out in 2026! And Legoland California is busy building the Lego Galaxy space-themed land including an indoor roller coaster. Over at Kings Island in Ohio they're opening what they are calling a new “dark ride” in 2026 called “PHANTOM THEATER: Opening Nightmare.” It's in the location that has most recently held an attraction called Boo Blasters but is apparently the site of a previous attraction also called PHANTOM THEATER and this is apparently the return of that attraction with some various upgrades. I went to the Kings Island website to get more information and there's just a teaser video showing two girls walking into Boo Blasters and ending up in the Phantom Theater which appears to be a very loose sendup on the Phantom of the Opera. The cartoon phantom character they show in the teaser graphic is obviously based on the classic Lon Chaney silent film character, and visitors ride inside cars that resemble opera boxes. So… yeah. Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (my neck of the woods kinda sorta) will be undertaking a $50 million expansion and also opening the world's first ever hybrid indoor family coaster and whitewater river raft ride called the “Night Flight Expedition.” Then under at Sea World, Orlando Florida they're diving into a new dark ride called SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep. If you don't know what a dark ride is, it basically means it's indoors and you get moved from scene to scene. It doesn't necessarily mean it's actually dark. Anyway, this new dark ride at Sea World Orlando will be what they are calling a suspended dark ride. The only information about this ride currently is that the rider will “discover dazzling ecosystems, legendary sea life, and breathtaking stories of resilience and wonder.” NEW MOBILITY DEVICE POLICY AT SEA WORLD! And speaking of Sea World, they have a controversial new policy which has been making the news lately that has just rolled out regarding mobility devices for the disabled. It appears that rollator walkers with seats are no longer permitted. The official updated policy from the Sea World website is as follows: “For the safety of our guests and employees, rollator walkers with seats on them are not permitted at SeaWorld Orlando. Alternative personal transportation options, including standard wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECVs), are available. Walkers without a seat are permitted.” I'm guessing that more than a few guests were using their rollators like wheelchairs and it was causing some sort of safety concern in the parks. As someone who transports disabled people as my profession and handles mobility devices all day long, I can tell you from personal experience that a wheelchair itself is something you need to exercise caution with while pushing someone around. A rollator walker would be very, very easy to tip over if someone were attempting to use it as a wheelchair. So while I am disappointed at the inconvenience some disabled guests are going to face with this new policy, I want to be very careful not to demonize Sea World too quickly on this new policy. Guests can still borrow suitable mobility devices from guest services. Ok, time to work our flippers over to the world of PINBALL! Here are the rumored pinball releases expected in 2026 that caught my eye during the research for this episode. Please keep in mind these are only rumors… AMERICAN PINBALL is rumored to be releasing a CUPHEAD pinball machine in 2026 based on the wildly popular video game featuring some amazing vintage animation styles. I'll admit I'm not familiar with the character or the video game but I do love this vintage cartoon style! SPOOKY PINBALL is said to be working on a MOTORHEAD pinball machine for 2026. NO offense to guitarist Wurzel or drummer Mickey Dee (now playing with the Scorpions) who were crucial to keeping the band going in its later years, but I'm really hoping it honors the original lineup of Lemmy, Philthy Phil and Fast Eddie! BARRELS OF FUN PINBALL appears to be cooking up some GOONIES pinball for the new year! RAMPS PINBALL will be coming out with LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! Oh please let the carnivorous plant eat the ball! And last but not least in our pinball 2026 rumours we have PINBALL ADVENTURES bringing us SUSHI MADNESS! Ni Ohashi Kudasai ! And if you're REALLY a pinball nut as we know you are, you'll want to put March 20th through the 22nd on your calendar because that's when Frisco, Texas braces itself for the annual TEXAS PINBALL FESTIVAL! Over 440 games. One incredible weekend! The website says tickets go on sale October 4th 2026. I have to imagine that's a typo and they really mean 2025 otherwise only those with the ability for reverse time travel will be able to attend. There will be tournaments and challenges, special guests and panels, exhibitors, parts, memorabilia, new games and there will be a special tech day for those trying to upgrade and/or fix their own machines. That's the TEXAS PINBALL FESTIVAL 2026! Rope you a ticket today! Yeehaw! Alright, I think we're ready to “steer” away from pinball and “drive” this herd into… MOVIES! First I'll start with letting you know a few of my favorite movies of 2025 before we get into what's ahead for 2026: JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH: Ok, it was pretty much par for the course but it had Scarlett Johansson carrying the entire movie on her shoulders alone and she pulled it off amazingly! MICKEY 17: This is a movie about a guy who signs on to do very dangerous grunt work in space for a corporation and every time he gets killed, the company just prints out a new copy of him with all his same memories. The crux is that the new copy never knows if he's actually the person being reborn every time or if he really dies and the new copy just has his memories and merely thinks he's the same person. Weird stuff. THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS – After many fantastic fails at trying to make this work on the big screen, they finally got the Fantastic Four right! The retro future vibe was spot on and all the actors were perfect! SUPERMAN: I was really upset about losing Henry Cavill as Superman, but James Gunn came back with a fresh new fun feel on this one starring David Corenswet, even bringing in Supe's dog Krypto! This movie was just a great time! More please! THE SMASHING MACHINE: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in a dramatic role co-starring Emily Blunt. It's the story of Mixed Martial arts and UFC Champion Mark Kerr and how he conquered his biggest opponent: addiction. And finally in my roundup of my favorite movies of 2025 I bring you… BUGONIA! This movie was a crazy trip with some really wild twists and many moments of pure cringe and I loved it! Starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons who seems to be showing up in everything lately! It's a story about two conspiracy nuts who kidnap a corporate CEO thinking she's a space alien trying to destroy the Earth. This was easily my biggest delightful surprise of 2025. But before we get to 2026, I'd like to give a special nod to TRON: ARES because I always expect anything starring Jared Leto to suck eggs and this did not! And SPINAL TAP II: The End Continues… Rest in peace Marty DiBergi. MOVIES I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2026! THE ODYSSEY Expected Jul 17, 2026: After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Circe along the way. starring Matt Damon, Mia Goth, and Anne Hathaway. This could be really good or it could be really stupid. I'm betting this is going to be good and double or nothing that Mia Goth will be a siren or maybe Medusa. I think she'd make a good Medusa! EVIL DEAD BURN Expected Jul 24, 2026 – I'm a sucker for the Evil Dead movies. This one is not likely to have any Bruce Campbell, but they're keeping the details under tight wraps for now so who knows? COYOTE VS. ACME Expected Aug 28, 2026 PG A story set in the ACME warehouse, the manufacturer of anything and everything used by the Looney Tunes characters. And apparently John Cena is voicing one of the characters! Oh please oh please oh please get this right! If 2025's “The Day The Earth Blew Up” starring Daffy Duck and Porky Pig is any indication, I think we can have high hopes here! Ooh, that’s another one of my favorites from 2025 I left off the list! INSPECTOR GADGET – No details are available but I think we're long overdue for some Go Go Gadget action! DUNE Part Three Expected Dec 18, 2026 It follows Muad’dib, heir to unimaginable power, as he brings to fruition the ancient scheme to create a superbeing ruler among men, not in the heavens. And according to imdb it’s starring Starring Rebecca Ferguson, Timothée Chalamet and Anya Taylor-Joy. Did you pick up what I just picked up? Zendaya is not listed as a cast member on IMDB! How can this IMD Be!? You tell me! PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN (untitled) – That's all we know folks. Hopefully they got things squared away with Johnny Depp. That is if they want to sell tickets. I AM LEGEND 2 – Military scientist Robert Neville seems the sole survivor in virus-ravaged New York. He’s waging a fight against “Darkseekers”, mutants resembling vampires trying to capture him as he searches for a cure. Starring Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan Alright! I could go for a sequel to I AM LEGEND! Especially when you add Michael B into the mix! I'd really like a sequel to iRobot but this'll do me for now! BLADE – That's right they are teasing a new Blade movie for 2026 with Mia Goth listed in the cast but of course the burning question is DO THEY HAVE WESLEY SNIPES??? They gave him a cameo as Blade in the Deadpool vs. Wolverine movie last year. But Snipes is NOT listed in the cast on IMDB as of yet! There is also an Untitled Denzel Washington Project Based on the historical figure of Hannibal, considered one of the greatest military commanders of all time. The film covers the crucial battles he led against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. You had me at Denzel, not to mention I love historical action movies. Bring it on! THE BRIDE Expected Mar 6, 2026 In 1930s Chicago, Dr. Frankenstein asks Dr. Euphronius to help create a companion. They give life to a murdered woman as the Bride, sparking romance, police interest, and radical social change. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Christian Bale THIS IS THE ONE I'M WAITING FOR! Love Christian Bale and love the concept of setting the story of The Bride of Frankenstein in 1930's Chicago! Let's go! SCANDALOUS! This will be the story behind the Hollywood romance of Sammy Davis Jr. and actress Kim Novak. I love anything related to Sammy Davis Jr. “It's gonna be fantastic baby!” CLAYFACE – Expected Sep 11, 2026 A shape-shifting creature made of magical clay haunts Gotham City, alternating between villain and ally of Batman. Ok, it's a Batman villain and not a super obvious one! Looks interesting! EVEL KNIEVEL ON TOUR – This one is going to be about Legendary motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel and apparently the drama that surrounded the run-up to his 1974 attempt at jumping the Snake River Canyon in Idaho.Starring Leonardo DiCaprio Ok, first of all, Evel was planning to jump the Grand Canyon but couldn't get the ok from the US Government so he made a deal with an Indian tribe to jump the Snake River Canyon seeing how it was located on sovereign tribal land. Anyway, a new movie about Evel Knievel? Heck yeah! THE HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING – Expected Nov 20, 2026 This new installment of the Hunger Games will explore Panem 24 years before Katniss’ saga, starting on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, where a young Haymitch Abernathy participates. Ok, this could be alright. I'm not super excited about it but I could be swayed since it won't have Jennifer Lawrence in it. And that's it for THE MOVIES I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2026! Now for TOYS! What I like to do this time of year is see what toys from 2025 have been nominated in various categories for a coveted TOY OF THE YEAR award otherwise known as a TOTY and let you know my personal picks, not that anyone in the industry is giving me a vote. Maybe someday. BUT TODAY I bring you MY PERSONAL 2026 TOTY AWARD NOMINEE PICKS! ACTION FIGURE OF THE YEAR: I like Avatar Interactive Shoulder Banshee by Disney Consumer Products – This thing looks pretty cool. It's basically a small, colorful looking dragon that sits on your shoulder and attaches via a magnetic base you wear under your clothing. A handheld controller allows you to control head and wing movements as well as its voice. This thing is pretty darn awesome! In the COLLECTIBLES category: There are two different nominees that caught my eye. One is Sticki Rolls Series 2 by Sky Castle Toys which is basically charm bracelets marketed to girls with rolls of small stickers on them with different fun graphics. The other nominee I like is Wigglitz by ZB Designs. These are tiny toy figurines of almost every type of fun character you can imagine that have some sort of wiggly aspect to them, or better put: something that moves when you wiggle them. If I had to choose between these two, I'd probably go with Wigglitz because it's something you'll get continual enjoyment from whereas the Sticki Rolls are only fun until you run out of stickers. CONSTRUCTION PLAYSET OF THE YEAR: I have to give it to GeckoBot 2.0 by Thames & Kosmos, This is a kit where you build your very own robotic gecko that actually climbs up your windows. Thames & Kosmos just keeps knocking it out of the park! CREATIVE TOY OF THE YEAR: Crayola Marker Airbrush has got my vote (that is if I HAD A VOTE which I don't!). If you've ever dreamed of someday making awful-looking t-shirts and hats on the boardwalk, then THIS could be your starter kit! It's an actual working airbrush sprayer courtesy of everyone's favorite crayon company, Crayola! It even comes with various spray color cartridges so you start saying it by spraying it! DOLL OF THE YEAR: Admittedly, I as a 57 year old man should absolutely NOT be voicing my opinion on the Doll of the Year Award (DOTY award?) but if I had to choose from the list of 2026 nominees I would hands-down pick Woof & Co by Sunny Days Entertainment. It's a collection of fashionable dogs of various breeds who all dress FABULOUS! Yeah, this is the one I'd go for. EDUCATIONAL TOY OF THE YEAR: In this category I am really liking the SNAP CIRCUITS SPY KIT by Elenco Electronics. This has a bunch of components that you just snap together to make all sorts of cool stuff like a vibration sensor, motion detector, trip wire, voice changer and a whole lot more. Oh the trouble I would have gotten myself into if I had something like this when I was a kid! GAME OF THE YEAR: I've gotta tell you, there's not a bad one in the bunch of nominees this year for Game of the Year! They've got an EXPLODING KITTENS BOARD GAME where you actually flip the entire board and all the pieces stay in place! There's a Simon game (you know, the memory game Simon?) where they took it and incorporated it into a dance mat called SIMON JUMP. So you stomp out your moves on the dance mat! Then there's COWS IN SPACE where magnetic flying saucers dangle from your forehead via a sproingy headstrap and the object is to abduct cows from a field with your flying saucer! But the game that caught my attention the most was TETRIS TUMBLE XL! It's sort of like Giant Jenga except there is a base that rocks side to side and you roll a die to see what tetris pieces you have to stack on top of it and of course whoever makes the stack fall to the ground is the LOSER! I like this. It's like a great big fun yard game you could also play in your living room. TETRIS TUMBLE XL for Game of the Year is my choice! INFANT / TODDLER TOY OF THE YEAR: Ok, maybe another category I might not be the best judge for but I'm who you've got pal! And in this category I choose Pour ‘N’ Grow Pop-Up Garden by Yookidoo. This appears to be mainly a bath time toy kit but you could play with it really anywhere as long as you have some water onhand. It's pretty simple: you've got three different toys, The fill and water flower, Peek A Bee and Pop Up Worm. You pour water into them or onto them and the water turns some internal mechanisms to make the flower open, the worm come out and wiggle or gets the bee to play peek a bee with you! Very unique and inventive and in my opinion, the absolute best of this year's bunch! KIDULT TOY OF THE YEAR: Kidult? That means it's made for ages 14 and up. And I'm really torn down the middle between two nominees on this one. I like the Miniverse Make it Mini Food Diner Series 4 by MGA Entertainment which is an art kit for making your own food minis that you control the designs and colors of. Have you ever walked past a restaurant that had fake food on display showing examples of their most popular dishes? Well that's what you'll be making with this kit only really, really small. The name is way too long though. Or if you just want something cool to play with that doesn't really take any time and effort, I offer you the ZipString Aracna, which is a newer version of the ZipString string loop toy, but it attaches to your wrist so you can shoot it out like Spiderman! (although they obviously aren't allowed to actually invoke Spiderman but they sure are bending over backwards suggesting it as extremely as they legally can!) The really cool feature of this Kidult toy of the year nominee is the glow feature! Flip a switch on the ZipString wrist launcher, turn off the lights and do all sorts of awesome tricks and shapes in the dark with a glowing string loop. So… Miniverse Make it Mini Food Diner Series 4 or the the ZipString Aracna! The Miniverse Make it Mini Food Diner Series 4 triggers me relentlessly with that obnoxiously long name, so on that basis alone I am giving the nod to the ZipString Aracna! OUTDOOR TOY OF THE YEAR: I think there should really be two sub categories here. One for younger kids and one for older. For the older kids, I was really blown away by the Crazy Cart Shuffle by Razor USA. This thing is like a Big Wheel or a Green Machine on steroids. Not only can you pedal around in this thing but you can spin and also drift. It's really neat. And speaking of neat, for the little ones I absolutely love the Outdoor Kitchen by Hape. It's not a real kitchen of course but it's a really cool miniature toy version of an outdoor kitchen setup! Come on TOTY Awards, let's break this one up by age groups! PRESCHOOL TOY OF THE YEAR: Ok, there were some good ones in here and maybe I'm judging on my own male bias from a bygone era but my favorite here was the Little Tikes Creative Construction Power Cuts Set by MGA Entertainment. It's a woodworking shop playset with an actual working , low-powered plastic chop saw which cuts through foam 2x4s and also comes with a play hammer, nails, measuring tape and carpenter pencil which is actually a marker. In the video demonstration I watched, the chop saw did struggle getting through the foam wood, but when you're talking about preschoolers, that's probably about the best you can hope for. We desperately need more encouragement and inspiring of our youth towards the skilled trades in my humble opinion and this is a refreshing step in that direction. Nicely done! SPECIALTY TOY OF THE YEAR: I was truly taken by the Yes & Know Original Invisible Ink Trivia Game Books by Tree Town Toys. These are basically activity books where different things are revealed with the use of a special invisible ink pen. This looks fantastic for keeping the younguns busy on a road trip or maybe in a waiting room or anywhere you want to keep them distracted. That is until you run out of invisible ink and invisible ink activity books! And those are my picks for the 2026 TOTY AWARDS and THAT'S our look ahead at what's hot on the horizon for 2026! What are YOU looking forward to? Let me know! If you’re enjoying this episode on one of the socials, leave a comment. Otherwise you can email me at neil @ dandyfunhouse . com And even though I said I wasn't going to do a retrospective of this past year, I will tell you my favorite Dandy Fun House episode from this past year of 2025: Oh, who am I kidding? It's always the Halloween episode where the Dandy Fun House becomes the Dandy Spook Shack and I get to dress up like a ghoul. But my second favorite might have to be the deep dive into the iconic toy company WHAM-O! I learned so much doing that one! You might think I just come on here and already know all this stuff I talk about but on the contrary, I do a great deal of research in the weeks leading up to producing an episode and I'm constantly learning amazing new things which is why I really love doing this! DANDY FUN HOUSE Plans for 2026? More of the same of course! We're getting really close to monetization on YouTube. Technically we're already supposed to be there but YouTube gives conflicting information on this and is notorious for constantly moving the goalposts. So while we love publishing to YouTube, we certainly don't put all our Dandy Eggs in that basket. 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During this time of year as many people are exchanging presents, I'm sure you're all wondering exactly how those various gadgets would be classified under the HO3 policy. So for this holiday week, we're sharing a classic episode featuring an excellent coverage scenario. The insured, a father of 4, was out buying Christmas gifts for his children. This year he decided to splurge and buy each of them a drone and an Apple Watch. On his way back home, he stopped to get gas, and when he went into the minimart for coffee, a thief stole everything out of the back seat. The insured notified the police and submitted a claim under his ISO 1991-edition HO3. The adjuster considers this to be a covered Theft loss, but she knows there are specific provisions in the policy for watches and aircraft. Notable Timestamps [ 00:17 ] - A theft claim is submitted for four drones and four smartwatches under the 1991 HO3. The question arises whether special provisions for aircraft and watches applies. [ 01:27 ] - The team debates the merits of drones and smartwatches, their capabilities for wall damage and dog-scaring, and the wisdom of being notified emails the instant they are received. [ 03:09 ] - A $1,000 special limit of liability applies to theft of "watches." Is an Apple Watch a watch? [ 03:42 ] - Alissha argues that smartwatches are too different from a basic time-telling watch, and is more like a phone. Smartwatches were likely not part of the original policy intent. [ 04:55 ] - Mike argues that it's called an "Apple Watch" -- its makers and users consider it a watch, even if it's more complex. [ 06:05 ] - The group quotes Shakespeare and Merriam-Webster; it tells the time and it's on your wrist, so… [ 06:30 ] - Grassie v. Merrimack Mut. Fire Ins. Co., 291 A.2d 254 (N.H. 1972) (watches that were inoperable and kept in display case were still subject to special limit of liability for theft of watches). [ 07:00 ] - Ambiguities are construed in favor of the insured. So both sides need to hire a good lawyer. [ 07:52 ] - How would the policy treat an iPhone strapped to your arm? Coverage C would likely provide full coverage for a smartphone. [ 09:51 ] -  "Property Not Covered" includes "aircraft"… but "model or hobby aircraft not used or designed to carry people or cargo" are covered.  [ 10:20 ] - Toy drones likely fall under hobby aircraft. [ 11:15 ] - This scenario looked at what's covered property, but a drone could also be a covered cause of loss, even if it destroys itself. [ 12:40 ] - Unlike BP and CP forms, there's no concern about the loss happening off-premises; homeowners get worldwide coverage for Coverage C. [ 14:19 ] - In the 2022 ISO form, a $2,000 special limit of liability applies to model or hobby aircraft. [ 15:51 ] - Under the recovered property provision, if the thief is caught after the amount is paid, the insured can choose to return the payment or have the insurer salvage the goods. [ 18:00 ] - Tim provides a recap of the scenario and the points above. Your PLRB Resources FAQ, Drones and First Party Property Coverage, http://search.plrb.org/?DN=60514 FAQ, Is a Drone an Aircraft Under the CGL Policy?, http://search.plrb.org/?DN=56440 Coverage Question on "Is An Apple Watch Considered A Watch Or A Computer?" - https://search.plrb.org/?dn=58826&src=gsa Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/container.cfm?conlink=sec/cq/default.cfm) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at "Property and Liability Resource Bureau" Send us your Scenario! 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Dominic is joined again by the inimitable Dr. Lydia Craig where they dive into Dickens' third Christmas Book, with readings from the award-winning actress Penelope RawlinsThe Cricket On The Hearth - published 180 years ago this year - explodes into life from the very start and hardly pauses for breath until the very end. Its unrelenting pace sweeps its characters along whether they be human, animal, insect or household object … Centred around that fabled victorian fireside. Where dreams and visions appear happy in the glowing light but depressed in the shadows, there sits John Peerybingle with his pipe. His occupation as a carrier brings one of the many Christmassy elements to the book, in his daily round of delivering parcels out in the raw Winter weather. His wife Dot - as in the brightest little star that ever shone - is a young, energetic woman, who races about their home.Another Christmassy element in this story is the occupation of Toy-making. Enter Caleb Plummer and his blind daughter Bertha who make Dolls for the nasty, crab-faced Tackleton.And tearing in and out is the excited dog, Boxer seen as a spec in the distance one moment, then suddenly up close with his wet nose pressed into your face …Last but not least, is the magical Cricket ...HAPPY CHRISTMAS !!!Intro Music and Additional SFX provided under license by Epidemic Sound Support the showIf you'd like to make a donation to support the costs of producing this series you can buy 'coffees' right here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dominicgerrardThank you so much!Host: Dominic GerrardSeries Artwork: Léna GibertOriginal Music: Dominic GerrardThank you for listening!

Congressman Massie lays out how he expects Friday's deadline to release the Epstein files will go, Bob Babbage and Trey Grayson go Inside Kentucky Politics with Renee Shaw, and a toy drive in Eastern Kentucky.

Marc, Bryon, & Josh go over their favorite television shows of 2025.  Also Please LIKE & Subscribe if you have not already. Thank You & Happy Holidays!!! Video Version: https://youtu.be/_VL1EIlyeLQ?si=k9qlj6ShruHpA6bJ #podcast #wwe #moviereviews #tvreviews #wrestling #television #topshows #tvshows2025 #tvshow Upcoming Comic Show: Giant-Sized Cliff's Comic Book, Toy & Collectible Show Sunday, Dec 28, 10am to 3pm Doubletree Hotel, Bristol, CT Chapters: Intro/Gift Giving: 00:00:00 Top TV Shows of 2025: 00:06:45 Outro/Happy Holidays: 01:08:10

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In which Kid 2 joins me in reviewing FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 (2025), from director Emma Tammi and writer Scott Cawthon, the film is currently in theaters.  One year after the original nightmare, the survivors of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza find their trauma turned into a local spectacle as the town hosts its first "Fazfest" celebration. When young Abby (Piper Rubio) sneaks away to reconnect with her animatronic friends, she accidentally uncovers a second, more sinister restaurant location that has been hidden for decades. Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) are forced back into the darkness to rescue her, facing off against the vengeful Marionette and a new generation of possessed "Toy" animatronics while uncovering the grim origins of the Fazbear legacy.  The film is rated PG-13 and clocks in at 1 h and 44 m.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.      #FiveNIghtsAtFreddys2 #FNAF #FNAF2 #EmmaTammi #ScottCawthon #PiperRubio #Abby #VanessaLail #Vanessa #JoshHutcherson #Mike #WayneKnight #MrBerg #FreddyCarter #Michael #MatthewLillard #WilliamAfton #YellowRabbit #BodyHorror #SlasherHorror #SupernaturalHorror #TeenHorror #Horror #Mystery #Thriller  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

Hace 20 años que el sello discográfico RTVE Música presentó la colección 'Jazz en España' con dos primeros volúmenes dedicados a Tete Montoliu y Pedro Iturralde. Del disco del saxofonista y clarinetista navarro, grabado el 18 de noviembre de 1987 durante un concierto en el Teatro Albéniz de Madrid en cuarteto con el pianista Horacio Icasto, el contrabajista Horacio Fumero y el baterista Peer Wyboris, sus composiciones 'Whole-tone 12', 'Elegy', 'Old friends', 'Tribute to Trane', 'Toy', 'Martinete' y 'Recuerdo a Turina' y Oleo' de Sonny Rollins. Escuchar audio

Can a $5 squishy toy really outsell the competition and take home a Toy of the Year award? Schylling's CEO Paul Weingard is betting on it and honestly, the numbers are on his side.The NeeDoh Nice Cube Swirl isn't just another sensory stress ball. It's a Specialty Toy of the Year finalist that's been an Amazon best seller, is selling out in stores, AND building real emotional connection with kids and adults worldwide. The CEO shared with me that they've gotten handwritten letters from kids, therapists, and even college students sharing how this tiny cube helps them relax, reset, and focus. Retailers can't restock it fast enough and during this interview I'm on a mission to find out why.Join me in the Schylling office where I sit with Paul Weingard to unpack the exact strategies that turned a simple sensory ball into a branded, collectable empire that's dominating on Amazon, thriving in toy stores, and blowing up organically online. You'll learn how they scaled sales without leaning on trends, built retail momentum through independent stores, and created a $5 product that buyers and therapists can't get enough of. If landing a TOTY nomination is on your vision board, or you're trying to get retailers to reorder faster than you can ship, this episode will show you what it really takes to turn a small idea into a big win.Vote for NeeDoh Nice Cube Swirl in the Specialty Toy of the Year category. Voting is open to Toy Association members AND members of the media. Cast your vote for NeeDoh Nice Cube Swirl in the Specialty Toy of the Year category! If you're in the media (like an industry influencer) and you aren't registered to vote, contact the toy association at info@toyassociation.org for details.Listen for these Important Moments:[00:01:30] – Find out how Schylling transformed a simple squishy ball into a multi-million dollar brand with over 50 SKUs.[00:11:30] – Discover how NeeDoh tapped into the specialty retail channel to test and scale — with 10X reorders in 30 days. [00:18:40] – See how organic fan content and surprise use-cases (from therapy to dental offices!) shaped the Nice Cube's evolution.[00:26:05] – Hear how the team designed packaging that sells itself, with irresistible shelf appeal and built-in trial moments.[00:33:20] – Unpack what a TOTY nomination really does for sales and why Paul says you need to be ready to airfreight inventory if you win.Send The Toy Coach Fan Mail!Support the showVisit for The Toy Coach's toy of the year picks at thetoycoach.com/toty for the link to vote before January 7th.

It's another Christmas edition of the After Party featuring the one and only Freddy! As he comes on shares his horny story, tells us who broke his heart and how he became a horny boy/party boy in El Paso. Plus Voo lines up some questions so we can roundtable! Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

Marc, Bryon, and Josh discuss this past weekend's events: Blitzkrieg Pro and the NY Rangers. We go over Saturday Night's Main Event results, John Cena's last match, and the Wrestling Points Challenge points race going into the New Year. Bryon also reads some comments from our wrestling community about John Cena. We then go over our Top Things of 2025. Please LIKE & Subscribe for your weekly nerd podcast on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQjL1uWhM9s #podcast #wwe #moviereviews #tvreviews #wrestling #johncena #johncenamatches #saturdaynightsmainevent #wwewrestler Upcoming Comic Show: Giant-Sized Cliff's Comic Book, Toy & Collectible Show Sunday, Dec 28, 10am to 3pm Doubletree Hotel, Bristol, CT Chapters: Intro/Cliff's Con Info: 00:00:00 Synced Christmas Outfits: 00:04:30 Josh Goes to NY City: 00:05:30 Blitzkrieg Pro Results: 00:08:45 WWE Saturday Nights Main Event Results: 00:23:25 John Cena's Last Match: 00:32:00 Community Comments on John Cena: 00:38:20 Wrestling Challenge Points Results: 00:43:55 Our Top Events of 2025: 00:48:20 Outro/Goodnight: 01:22:05

Toy stores were once the domain of national chains. Now, with the known chain stores largely gone, local shops are finding their niche to compete against online mega-retailers and big box stores. We hear from Eugene toy store owner Richard Goosman about the industry today.

Doug has had some really weird dreams about Alice lately. Read that however you'd like, but you don't know the half of it until you listen to this episode.Plus, celebrate the 100th birthday of living legend song and dance man, Dick Van Dyke!And are Alice and Doug going to get a pet tamarin...?Other discussion topics include:- The 1940s weren't ready for homo sapiens- Hot take: Is it possible method actors aren't that great at acting?- Toy cigarettes- Where is Owen Wilson's Mighty Ducks movie?- The best/worst Frank Capra impression, possibly ever.

The Christmas season can be a hectic time of year, so we slowed down to listen to a leader who has built a life around loving her neighbors. Candace Gregory, CEO of Open Door Mission in Omaha, shares how a one-year commitment turned into three decades of faith-driven service marked by grit, grace, and surprising joy. She opens the curtain on what it means to “serve everyone, stand firm,” a clear gospel foundation, zero tolerance for violence, honest conversations about sobriety, and a culture that treats people with dignity from intake to aftercare. From its shelters, free clinic, learning center, community kitchen, and prevention programs reaching tens of thousands, her work shows where faith meets measurable outcomes.Candace also offers a compelling leadership playbook: own mistakes quickly, celebrate wins, ask “what is your thing?” and lead with “we, not I.” We explore the power of Citygate Network, Christ-centered recovery with an 88% success rate, and initiatives like the Toy and Joy Shop that restore dignity by letting parents choose gifts. This conversation is an invitation to move from concern to action—take a tour of your local rescue mission, give two hours this month, and share the episode with someone ready to put love into motion.Send us a Message!

Every December in Olympia, Washington, the sound of Christmas isn't just bells ringing—it's engines revving. For one incredible day, thousands of bikers fill the streets, each with toys strapped to their motorcycles—dolls, skateboards, games, stuffed animals—all destined for children who might otherwise go without. It's the annual Olympia Toy Run, and for 48 years, this event has brought together riders from all over the region for one shared purpose: bringing joy to kids at Christmas. Those toys, thousands of them, end up at The Salvation Army, where they become part of the Toy and Joy program—helping families across Thurston County celebrate Christmas with dignity and love. Today, we'll talk with Captain Amelia Mott from The Salvation Army in Olympia about how the Toy Run helps meet real needs in the community—and later, we'll catch up with Santa Joe, the biker who started and has led this joyful ride year after year. Because generosity doesn't always come wrapped with ribbons and bows. Sometimes, it comes roaring down the street on two wheels. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. JOIN THE HOPEFULS. Get inside the group. WHAT'S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. DO GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.

Play NowEpisode 390 of the Twincast / Podcast returns with your newest helping of Transformers news. Discussion starts with the newest reveal of the upcoming Generations Age of the Primes Commander Class Onslaught and a fully combined Bruticus. After that, the Age of the Primes chat continues with impressions of Deluxe Swindle and "Voyager" Armada Sideways. Toy talk is rounded out with Takara revealing the next "A-Level" Transformers One Orion Pax and Devastation Bumblebee. The team then fields listener questions on repaints and forgotten characters before bragging rights brings this one to a close.

00:00 Show open/ Salvation Army National Commissioner Merle Heatwole on this year's red kettle campaign. 6:19 Toy expert Elizabeth Werner shares what's on the must-have list for kids this Christmas. 13:02 CVS Pharmacy District Pharmacist Leader Amy Lynn Safaty shares what you should keep in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season. 19:57 Motivational Speaker Carla Ondrasik on her new book out focused on "doing" instead of "trying." 33:00 Face the State: Portion of an interview with Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.

Today on the show Trent gets out the crystal ball and predicts the future of the Toy landscape in 2026. What do the little guys have to do in a post tariff world? What does the future of the DC license look like? Even more so now with the Netflix deal? Which brand is leading the way? Then Scot lets us unbox his latest aquisition - a Ninja Turtles toy. Not a typo - Scotty 2 Hottie bought TMNT toys. But why? Find out! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ending Well: A Pruning Deep Dive  This is week six of the Ending Well series, and we're talking about something a lot of us are living through in real time: pruning—the cutting away, the stripping back, and the strange mercy of God doing holy surgery on our lives at the end of a hard year. "Every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit." – John 15:2 ⏱ Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Intro + Why open enrollment and health insurance feel like a bad rite of passage 03:00 – CrowdHealth: what it is, how it works, and why it's different from insurance 06:00 – Week six of Ending Well: why pruning is the theme of this year 09:30 – Defining "pruning," "fruit," "wilderness," and "discipline" (without the Christianese) 15:30 – John 15 and how Blake accidentally prayed for pruning this year 20:00 – Wilderness seasons: dry, slow, hidden growth, and deep dependence on God 25:30 – Seven "flavors" of pruning Blake walked through this year 30:00 – Loss and closed doors: when God rips things out of your hands 36:00 – Being forced to slow down or stop: "You can't heal on the battlefield that broke you" 41:00 – Loneliness, isolation, and when God clears the table so you can hear His voice 46:00 – Idols exposed: productivity, performance, and the golden statue God started tearing down 52:00 – When God prunes even good things (like the gym, routines, and rhythms you love) 57:00 – "Show me the purpose, Lord": praying for clarity in the middle of the mess 1:02:00 – How pruning makes you more like Jesus and prepares you for the "next level" 1:08:00 – Toy bins, clutter, and why fewer branches can mean more joy 1:12:00 – How to walk through pruning differently next time: slow down, surrender, obey faster 1:17:00 – Being honest with God instead of stuffing frustration and disappointment 1:21:00 – Why opening your Bible became survival, not a checkbox 1:25:00 – Friendship breakups as pruning: betrayal, loneliness, and healing with a limp 1:30:00 – Counting the fruit at the end of a brutal year What This Episode Is Really About In this deep dive, Blake unpacks pruning not as a punishment but as proof that God cares too much to leave you overgrown and exhausted. You'll hear about: How this year's pruning looked like: job pivots relational shifts homeschooling struggles closed doors and changed direction Why pruning is always connected to fruit, but not the kind the world celebrates Not achievement, numbers, or hustle But love, joy, peace, wisdom, humility (Galatians 5:22–23) The difference between: Punishment vs. discipline Chaos vs. God's clarifying love (Hebrews 12:6) Seven "flavors" of pruning Blake walked through: Loss of things she thought she needed Doors slamming shut at the last second Conviction and refinement in hidden places Being forced to slow down or stop entirely Loneliness and isolation when life got too loud Idols exposed—especially productivity and performance The trimming of even good things to make room for better Blake also shares how her prayer shifted from: "God, why are You doing this?" to "Show me the purpose, Lord." And how that shift opened the door to real trust, deeper Bible hunger, and new fruit she couldn't see while God was still hacking away at the branches. Sponsors & Special Offers CrowdHealth – Take Your Power Back This Open Enrollment Health insurance can feel like you're paying a ton and still not actually covered. CrowdHealth is an alternative to traditional insurance that's built on community and transparency. With CrowdHealth, you: Pay a monthly fee Get a team that negotiates your medical bills Access lower-cost prescriptions & lab tests Use a vetted doctor list When something big happens, you pay the first $500, and then the crowd steps in and covers the rest Listener Offer: Get started for $99 for your first three months using code SPEAKEASY. Go to joincrowdhealth.com/speakeasy to join. Note: CrowdHealth is not insurance, but it is a way to opt out of the old system and take your power back. 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Toy libriaries are becoming increasingly common, and are even popping up at Australian beaches 

Toy designer and RISD professor Cas Holman shows how rediscovering play can help adults build resilience, spark creativity, and forge deeper connections in an achievement-focused world.In this revealing conversation about her book "Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity," Holman shares practical ways to embrace uncertainty through play and explains why putting down our phones might be the first step toward reclaiming our natural capacity for joy.You can find Cas at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversations we had with Debbie Millman about designing a life through creativity and story.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc and Bryon are back this week, talking about the big news in Streaming, our thoughts on Stranger Things S5 Vol. 1 (SPOILERS), and we talk about this weekend's upcoming Blitzkrieg Pro event in Enfield and Giant Cliffs Con on Dec 28th. We then get into WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Predictions for our Wrestling Challenge. Who will end the year in the lead? Find out next week on the podcast. Upcoming Comic Show: Giant-Sized Cliff's Comic Book, Toy & Collectible Show Sunday, Dec 28, 10am to 3pm Doubletree Hotel, Bristol, CT #Podcast #WWE #Moviereviews #TVreviews #wrestling #strangerthings5 #streamingwars #saturdaynightsmainevent #johncena #wwe #nxt #holidays #blitzkrieg #ctet Chapters: Intro: 00:00:00 Giant Cliffs Con Dec 28th: 00:06:10 Blitzkrieg Pro this Saturday: 00:07:05 Marc's Weekend: 00:09:30 What is Bryon Watching?: 00:14:10 What is upcoming for the pod: 00:20:10 Streaming Wars: 00:20:50 Stranger Things S5 Vol.1 Review (SPOILERS): 00:40:20 WWE Saturday Nights Main Event Predictions: 00:59:30

In this episode of Your Daily Chocolate, we chat with David Beker, founder and president of A Better Design Company. As the Christmas season approaches, David shares insights from being a social worker to a successful toy inventor. Known for creating products like the Cornhole Shootout, a finalist for Toy of the Year in 2025, David discusses how his company focuses on reimagining and enhancing traditional toys. He emphasizes the importance of 'active play' and shares stories about his innovative products, including organic whole grain ice cream cones. Perfect for parents and toy enthusiasts, this episode offers a glimpse into the creative process behind some beloved toys and highlights the value of non-digital play.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:14 David Beker's Background and Journey to Inventing02:11 The Ice Cream Cone Business04:34 Innovating Existing Products07:10 Entering the Toy Industry10:34 Cornhole Shootout and Toy of the Year12:05 Focus on Active Play and Future Projects16:02 The Process of Bringing a New Product to Market16:54 The Importance of Research for Inventors17:50 Navigating the Manufacturing and Royalty Process19:46 Understanding Patents and Provisional Patent Applications22:36 Challenges and Resilience in Israel26:38 Rapid Fire Questions with David30:39 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

This week's Dark Nation Radio broadcast is ready for streaming and features new material from bands and artists including Azam Ali, Mercury's Antennae, David Galas, undertheskin, Huir, Blackbook, The Black Veils, Ashes Fallen, Blaklight, Agnis, T.O.Y., Damien Hearse, Derision Cult, and Omen Code. If you like what you hear, please follow up with the bands on bandcamp, etc. Thanks for your support and for again making the show #1 in electro on Bandcamp! DJ cypher's Dark Nation Radio Playlist 7 December 2025 David Galas, “You're a Needle in My Arm” undertheskin, “Never | Return” Emi Pop, “Sabre Olvidar” SPECTRAparis (official), “Moondrops” Ash Code, “Tide (ORAX mix)” Fatigue, “Quiet Desolation (Allie Frost mix)” G U L V Ø S S, “My Salvation (Rob Dust mix)” Depeche Mode, “It's Called a Heart” Curses, “Elegant Death” Damien Hearse, “Fear of Ideas” Azam Ali, “To Pieces” Mercury's Antennae, “Deer Island (A Far Unknown remix)” BLACKBOOK, “Nobody Loves You” Ashes Fallen, “Vampira” Diamond Dog, “Throbs” Derision Cult, “Abdication Day” Veda Rays, “Rose Likes Leather” The Black Veils, “Buster Keaton” Huir, “Storm” NØIR, “Nothing Stays (Klack remix)” TOY, “Neon Lights” Brutal Pink, “Heartache (Dancing in the Face of Adversity mix)” Chainreactor, “World in Flames” OMEN:CODE, “Atrophy” daddybear ft. Grabyourface, “Bitch Boss” melter, “Raw” Agnis, “Vamp (Freaky Mind remix)” Jesus On Extasy, “Soul Crusher” Aiboforcen, “Executions” BlakLight, “Blind Vision” DJ CYPHER'S DARK NATION RADIO—25 years strong! **Live Sundays @ 9 PM Eastern US on Spirit of Resistance Radio sorradio.org **Recorded @ http://www.mixcloud.com/cypheractive **Downloadable @ http://www.hearthis.at/cypheractive **Questions and material for airplay consideration to darknationradio[at] gmail[dot]com **Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/darknationradio

Episode Description: While warming up indoors on a snowy day, Max and Molly review their mysterious clues about the POGs—until Max's Alexa begins acting strangely. Decoding a message leads them to the famous toy store, FAO Schwarz, in 1998, where they overhear a secret meeting of sinister toy avatars plotting chaos across time. To stop them, Max and Molly decide they must become… moles. Math Concepts: Division with whole numbers and decimals; Multiplying decimals for cost calculations; Calculating time spans; Sound waves: how speed varies with temperature, medium, and environmental conditions.History/Geography Concepts: FAO Schwarz history (established 1862; cultural significance); Toy history: Tickle Me Elmo, Furbys, Teddy Ruxpin, and Edison Talking Dolls (late 19th-century experimental tech); Reading direction of Asian writing systems (Chinese, Japanese, Korean: historic right-to-left vertical writing).

Marc and Bryon are back this week, talking about all the things that happened over the long weekend: Cliff's Con, Thanksgiving events, and catching up on television shows. We then go over the results from WWE War Games, and you will be shocked at how close our points have gotten in our Wrestling Challenge. Please help our channel grow by giving us a LIKE and Subscribe if you have not already. Video Link: https://youtu.be/9vcl9IT-G4c?si=p2bwiGwyNwLpoVsa Thank you for watching! #podcast #wwe #moviereviews #tvreviews #wrestlingnews #wargames #survivorseries #witcher #onlymurdersinthebuilding #wrestlingchallenge Next Comic Book Show: Giant-Sized Cliff's Comic Book, Toy & Collectible Show Sunday, Dec 28, 10am to 3pm Doubletree Hotel, Bristol, CT Chapters: Intro/Giant Size Cliffs Con Info: 00:00:00 Thanksgiving Weekend Events: 00:04:00 Winter Fest Info: 00:09:10 What is Bryon Watching: 00:10:00 What is Marc Watching: 00:13:45 Josh's Thanksgiving Weekend: 00:26:50 WWE Survivor Series War Games Results: 00:34:26 Wrestling Challenge Points Results: 00:54:19 Race to WrestleMania: 00:58:30 Outro/Please LIKE & Subscribe: 01:03:50

Toy scares full 760 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:03:48 +0000 R4zOBn7qtjaANLe3EsrL77Gi28dLKSUK society & culture Cody & Gold society & culture Toy scares Hosts Cody Tapp & Alex Gold team up for 610 Sports Radio's newest mid-day show "Cody & Gold."  Two born & raised Kansas Citians, Cody & Gold have been through all the highs and lows as a KC sports fan and they know the passion Kansas City has for their sports teams."Cody & Gold" will be a show focused on smart, sports conversation with the best voices from KC and around the country. It will also feature our listeners with your calls, texts & tweets as we want you to be a part of the show, not just a listener.  Cody & Gold, weekdays 10a-2p on 610 Sports Radio.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2

During this holiday season, it seems like the perfect time to bring you the story of one of the bestselling toys ever - Cabbage Patch Kids! Inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 2023, Cabbage Patch Kids set every toy industry sales record for three years running from 1983-86, and has become one of the longest-running doll franchises in the United States. How did a Connecticut company produce the hottest toy of the 1980s - and then go broke? The license to produce Cabbage Patch Kids has gone through a record 7 toy companies. This episode is on the Coleco years - the toymaker with their headquarters in West Hartford.  Host Mary Donohue will share her experience buying the dolls and  Natalie Belanger, Grating the Nutmeg producer from the Connecticut Museum of Culture & History, her own childhood experience playing with the Cabbage Patch Kids. It's hard to believe after such a successful toy, but Coleco Industries were bankrupt by 1989.  The Hartford Courant published numerous full-page stories about what had gone wrong. The Courant reported that "With its revenues dropping and its debt mounting, Coleco faced some critical decisions. Toy industry analysts said the company should have  slowed its spending, cut expenses and waited for sales to improve. Instead, Coleco chose to borrow more and spend more, trying to develop a product to rival Cabbage Patch Kids. But the new toys it introduced-Rambo action figures, Furskins stuffed bears, a talking Cabbage Patch doll and Starcom space toys for boys sold only moderately well." Find out more in this episode!   ------------------------------------------ To subscribe to Connecticut Explored, the magazine of Connecticut history, visit simplecirc.com/subscribe/connecticut-explored To watch Connecticut's Hidden Gems on YouTube, visit ctpublic.org/watch/local-programming/connecticut-hidden-gems We did it! Thanks to our listeners, Grating the Nutmeg is celebrating our 10th anniversary. With over 200,000 streams, over 200 episodes and heard in over 50 countries, Grating the Nutmeg brings CT's big stories to listeners around the world! We're planning our 2026 calendar now and need your support. Help us celebrate our 10th anniversary milestone by pledging $10 a month or making a $100 donation now on our website at ctexplored.org. History matters-be part of it! This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Mary Donohue and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at https://www.highwattagemedia.com/   Follow GTN on our socials-Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and BlueSky. Follow executive producer Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram at West Hartford Town Historian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. Thank you for listening!  

This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we once again have Canadian local: Colin Betts present in the studio!! Leaning on Colin's expertise around all things G.I. Joe; we are having another Fun round of THE TEAM! This round specifically targeting The Enemy: Cobra! Narrowing our selection even further, Toy characters released only between the years of 1982 & 1987. Highlighting the Classic Team tributes of: Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman & of course a Vehicle too. Voting on who makes the cut once all submissions are shouted out. Then we attack our next topic; Toy Catalogues! Another one of Colin's passion projects; & Ben presents him with his own small collection of only Two Australian Catalogues; that funnily enough Colin doesn't own!! A fun discussion around Catalogues in general & what makes them so appealing!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get a monthly bonus episode and support the podcast at patreon.com/RisingFunPod!Alex and Jordan were at Tokyo Disneyland for the brand new 'Toy's Wondrous Christmas' parade, the first new Christmas parade at the park in over a decade! They also talk Tokyo Disney food & hotels as well as arguing about whether Haunted Mansion Holiday Nightmare is a Christmas overlay or a Halloween one. With them both finally concluding that Jordan is correct and it's definitely a Christmas overlay!Want to bring the magical scents of your favourite rides and attractions into your home? Visit magiccandlecompany.com/risingfun and use promo code RISINGFUN to get 15% off your entire order (and support the podcast)!

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast (WEDNESDAY EDITION!!) we're kicking things off with our Black Friday must-haves — the things we actually use, actually love, and actually recommend for moms, dads, and babies. From pregnancy wardrobe staples to Harrison's new slipper obsession to the toddler toys that aren't a waste of money (and no, we did not say stocks LOL), we're breaking down exactly what's worth grabbing this week. (All linked HERE: https://shopmy.us/justalexbennett/gift-guides) We're also fully in Thanksgiving mode — reflecting on Friendsgiving, getting ready for our trip to OKC, and sharing our NYC holiday plans (yes, the Rockettes are officially happening). We also share out experience adopting from an Angel Tree, why it's actually the sweetest trend on TikTok, and why it ended up being the highlight of the entire week!!!  We get into Harrison's annual dentist saga that somehow becomes a full-blown scam investigation (every. single. time.). Plus: negotiating home repairs like a true dad (is everything negotiable?! apparently yes). We also squeeze in a Flock taste test, the great “do men even notice nails?” debate (we literally called a single man), a chat on slow vs. fast dopamine for kids (the science is wild), and whether we'd ever let AI trade our money (Harrison says… maybe?!). As always… LOVE YOU GUYS!!! (Happy Thanksgiving!!!) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:02:15 Toy refresh at 14 months  00:05:03 We're excited for Thanksgiving!! 00:07:05 Is everything negotiable?!   00:12:12 My experience adopting from an angel tree 00:17:36 Do single men notice whether a woman's fingernails are manicured or not? 00:22:25 Harrison's health update  00:24:37 What we're watching: Beast in Me & All her fault  00:25:30 New York City during the holidays  00:28:58 Are dentists still running the biggest scam in America?!  00:31:58 An answer to if men care about nails (we got a call back!) 00:34:00 Flock Taste test 00:37:18 Black Friday vs. Boxing Day  00:41:46 Black Friday Gift Guide (Mom & Dad) 00:53:47 Black Friday Gift Guide (Baby) 01:02:33 Things We DMed Eachother: Slow vs. Quick Dopamine 01:04:29 Things We DMed Eachother: Would you let AI trade your money? 01:10:14 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *MasterClass: Get up to 50% off MasterClass during the holidays at https://www.masterclass.com/TWOPARENTS with code TWOPARENTS. *Fabletics: Get 80% off everything on Fabletics when you sign up as a VIP at https://www.fabletics.com/TWOPARENTS. *Veracity: Get up to 50% off during Veracity's Black Friday Sale at https://www.veracityselfcare.com. *Aura Frames: Get $45 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frame at https://www.auraframes.com with code TWOPARENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 1968, Jack and Miles are joined by host of American Hysteria, Chelsey Weber-Smith,, to discuss… The Self-Victimization Is Really Out Of Control On The Right, US Border Patrol Monitoring our Driving To Minority Report Us, Fox News Suggests That Adults Don’t Need Christmas Presents and more! The Self-Victimization Is Really Out Of Control On The Right US Border Patrol Monitoring our Driving To Minority Report Us Fox News Suggests That Adults Don’t Need Christmas Presents 'Ramsey Show' Personality Jade Warshaw Faces Backlash After Telling Fox News Viewers Not To Buy Gifts For Adults. 'Grandma Doesn't Need Slippers' Don’t Buy Christmas Gifts for Adults To Save Money, Fox News Guest Advises Americans Expect Higher Prices This Holiday Season, Despite Trump Boast Why you shouldn't give gifts to adults It’s Time to Stop Giving Gifts to Adults My family Christmas has got a lot better since we stopped giving presents Why we should have an age limit for giving Christmas presents 53% of Americans to Open At Least One Unwanted Gift in 2024 More than 60 percent of toymakers forced to cancel orders as Trump’s tariffs threaten Christmas Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas Toy shortages this holiday shopping season are an ‘absolute inevitability’ thanks to tariffs, manufacturing CEO says LISTEN: Death Cult Zombie by Genesis OwusuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00 - 4:14) It's Tuesday! LBF bought a singing Santa, but when she tried to show her husband Dave, it sounded like it was dying. Bob told her she should return it; LBF doesn't want to because she would feel bad for the damaged Santa. (4:14 - 7:37) Toy sales have been slipping all thanks to kids wanting tablets; Kids aren't playing with toys or games as much anymore. Bob thinks the solution is getting a classic toy that still stands the test of time. The Etch a Sketch, he thinks it's a good way to teach patience. (7:37 - 12:19) Proposals are turning into a huge production now. Recently someone LBF knows had a huge proposal with flowers, a giant sign, the whole family and the dog! This seems to be a new thing happening; Bob thinks it's a bit over the top. (12:19 - 16:46) Today's DM Disaster is from Rachel! She and her best friend are in a bit of a cold war, all thanks to a secret that her friend won't tell her. These two friends share everything together but now Rachel is wondering if this is the beginning of the end! That's Rachel's DM Disaster! (16:46 - 20:43) Today's Supah Smaht Player is Renee from Franklin. Was she Supah Smaht! (20:43 - 28:58) There is a sacred, unbreakable code for Thanksgiving and one guy is making it his life's mission to make sure we follow it. So, you're in charge of thanksgiving...you are feeding 12 people and there's always someone or a few someone's who has announced they are on Keto. Or no sugar. Or vegan. And now you have to take them into consideration. All this and more on the ROR Morning Show with Bob Bronson and LBF Podcast. Find more great podcasts at bPodStudios.com…The Place To Be For Podcast Discovery! Follow us on our socialsInstagram - @bobandlbfFacebook - The ROR Morning ShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to our thrift store, today I will wrap, fold and ring up your items for you. This video is great for background play, the sounds are distant and very simple but I find videos like this to be lovely. Thank you for being here! ♥ I hope you enjoy the speaker announcements like this - 04:28 and 07:1200:00 Paper, books03:10 Crinkle jacket, trinket box, baby set09:54 Cork purse11:50 Vase, paper, old magazine16:15 Leather jacket Toy, vintage book, paper23:36 Silk scarfs28:42 Jeans, vintage telescope, baby outfit34:02 Beaded dress (VERY TINGLY) 38:12 Crinkly maps40:35 Store closing announcement. Bye bye :) ----------Links: Keyboard https://amzn.to/43odMmDSilk scarf https://amzn.to/487haow #ASMR #GentleWhispering

The new Rumps & Bumps jersey just dropped! Check out afterpartyinc.com. We are live from the HQ the Lounge on Cincy Nasty Street! GDollaSign joins us as he brings some of his bartenders on and we ask them some tuff horny questions and we find out which one of them is the most toxic. Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

Joana Marques dá-nos conta do processo de José Cidização de Toy.

Esta semana, Pedro recebe no estúdio um dos homens mais portugueses de Portugal. Toy, cantor, atleta, político, aproveita uma pausa no seu calendário para falar sobre a sua carreira no futebol, como é possível fazer um álbum em quinze dias, skill de perder passaportes, fazer parcerias com empresas de baratas e o facto de estarmos a viver no futuro.(00:00) Intro(00:23) Cartazes do Chega(02:03) Toy, presidente da câmara de Setúbal?(03:54) Futuro presidente do SLB(05:48) Toy joga futebol duas vezes por semana(07:43) Negócios paralelos à música(09:57) Iniciativa do Vitória de Setúbal com os sócios(11:36) Partilhar camarote com amigos(13:51) Recordar presença em Erro Crasso(16:31) Percurso futebolístico de Cândido Costa(17:19) Calema funcionam como um só no The Voice(20:22) Participação no Festival da Canção(21:43) Toy defende que artistas sejam sempre pagos(24:08) Recordar atuação em “A tua cara não me é estranha”(24:48) Participação e crenças políticas(27:44) Apoio a Luís Marques Mendes(32:46) Ter mais tempo de palco do que de estúdio(33:33) Freestyle de Toy(35:10) Processo de criação de uma música(39:13) Toy gosta de animar a noite em restaurantes(43:55) Adorar Portugal e ser português(47:06) Qual é o truque de longevidade(48:08) Com que idade se sente Toy?(50:10) Ter um filho talentoso(54:16) Como é feita a gestão da agenda(57:37) Talento para decorar nomes(59:24) Tipo de atuação preferida(1:01:53) NEO Home Robot(1:06:51) Animais de estimação(1:07:28) Toy tem um camaleão(1:10:57) Pagar visto para ir a Londres(1:12:23) Perder passaporte na Albânia(1:15:18) Estar em estúdio com outros músicos(1:16:02) PTM recorda almoço com Toy em Setúbal

Arcadian Vanguard Presents The Wrestling News Your Daily Wrestling Newscast For Friday, October 31, 2025 In this report: – Ring Of Honor – Japan news – Toy news Subscribe today to The Wrestling News, wherever you find your favorite podcasts. No Clickbait. No Paywall. Just The Wrestling News. The Wrestling News is a division of … Continue reading Friday, October 31, 2025 → The post Friday, October 31, 2025 appeared first on The Wrestling News.

Toy designer and educator Cas Holman explores how embracing play can unlock creativity, reduce stress, and help small business owners reframe failure as part of growth. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/586-cas-holman-play-in-business/ Cas Holman, renowned toy designer, educator, and author of Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity, shares with host Henry Lopez how play isn't just for children. It's a powerful mindset for entrepreneurs. From her early projects like Rigamajig and playful installations at New York's High Line to working with teams at Google, Nike, and the LEGO Foundation, Cas has made a career out of turning curiosity and experimentation into design breakthroughs. Cas and Henry discuss how small business owners can benefit from a more playful approach to work, shifting from rigid outcomes to exploration and possibility. Cas explains her "three essentials for adults to relearn play": release judgment, embrace possibility, and reframe success. Together they reveal how these principles foster innovation, collaboration, and agility - qualities essential for thriving in today's rapidly changing business environment. "The most important thing any human can be right now is flexible," Cas shares. "A playful mindset makes us more creative, more agile, and more open to what's possible." You will be inspired to integrate play into small business meetings, problem-solving, and daily business life. Transforming creativity from a childhood memory into a strategic advantage. Cas Holman is an award-winning toy designer, educator, and author. Founder and Chief Designer of Heroes Will Rise and creator of the acclaimed Rigamajig building kits, her work focuses on the combination of creativity, design, and learning through play. Formerly a professor of Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design, Cas now consults with companies and teams around the world, including Google, Nike, and Disney Imagineering, on the power of play to inspire innovation. This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run, grow and exit your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

A bit of a dry week this week even with TFcon and MCM happening week, one thing we do know is coming is....yes...pig megatron.

It is Stephen King week, as we watched Pet Sematary (1989) and The Monkey (2025), both inspired by King's work. The prolific author has influenced many in the horror genre, with his works of suspense and sometimes gore. Let us know what your favorite King book or adaptation is, in the comments.Also Play:Cinema Chain Game--------------------------------------------Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersYouTube: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter / X: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

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The new Rumps & Bumps jersey just dropped! Check out afterpartyinc.com. It's the Halloween Edition of the After Party and for this one we invite our friends over from P.R.I to come on share some spooky stories and they also bring some of their EMF devices for us to check out! They also tell us about some of the spooky places they've investigated and personal encounters. Follow us on social media @AaronScenesAfterParty

2nd part of a look at the 2015 RiD toy line, this time covering the best one, in my eyes like Soundwave, Megatronus and Stormshot

Top Stories for October 18th Publish Date: October 18th From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, October 18th and Happy Birthday to Chuck Berry I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Sugar Rush takes over Sugar Hill this weekend Glow 5K set for Nov. 9 at Lanier Islands Resort Duluth wins national award for downtown selfie stations All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: KIA MOG STORY 1: Sugar Rush takes over Sugar Hill this weekend Sugar Hill’s biggest bash is back this weekend, and it’s got a little something for everyone—art, music, family chaos (the good kind), and that small-town community vibe you can’t fake. Saturday? Start with the 5K Color Run at 8 a.m. (registration’s at 7, if you’re ambitious). Then, from 10 to 6, downtown transforms into an art-lover’s dream: 100+ vendors, a pumpkin patch, live art demos, and even a biergarten for the grown-ups. Sunday keeps the fun rolling at noon with gold mining, aerial silks, animal shows, and—yes—a mascot dance-off. Because why not? STORY 2: Glow 5K set for Nov. 9 at Lanier Islands Resort Lanier Islands’ Magical Night of Lights is kicking off the holiday season with a festive twist—the Dashing Through the Glow 5K on Sunday, Nov. 9. Picture this: running (or walking, no judgment) through a wonderland of Christmas lights at dusk. Toy soldiers, candy canes, even pickleball-playing elves—it’s all there. The race starts at 5:45 p.m. and is capped at 1,500 participants, so don’t wait. Registration includes a cozy crewneck (or hoodie, if you upgrade), a finisher medal, and Santa bobblehead trophies for top runners. Proceeds? They go to the Georgia Mountain Food Bank. Holiday vibes for a good cause. STORY 3: Duluth wins national award for downtown selfie stations Duluth just snagged some national bragging rights, winning a Silver Circle Award for Graphic Design at the 2025 Savvy Awards. The ceremony? Held Sept. 4 at Planet Hollywood in Vegas—because where else would you celebrate creativity? The city’s Downtown Selfie Stations project stole the spotlight. These colorful, interactive signs scattered around downtown Duluth aren’t just for decoration—they’re an invitation. Snap a pic, share it online, and show off the city’s charm. Judges called it “fun, intuitive, and memorable.” Mayor Greg Whitlock summed it up: “This award reflects our commitment to connecting with the community in fresh, creative ways.” We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets STORY 4: A legacy of healing — Documentary tells ReCAST Lawrenceville’s journey through residents’ stories Four years ago, Lawrenceville landed a $5 million federal grant to launch ReCAST, a program aimed at building resilience and supporting mental health in the community. Since then? It’s been a lifeline for so many. To celebrate its impact, ReCAST just released a 17-minute documentary featuring three residents—Josiah Hardy, Success Bonds, and Nadia Hill—whose lives were changed by the program. Jobs, housing, counseling—it’s all there. Program manager Marcus Thorne says the work isn’t done. With the grant set to expire next year, the focus is on sustainability. STORY 5: Delta CEO: Employees who 'glorified' murder 'lost the right to serve our customers' Delta CEO Ed Bastian took the stage at the Gas South District in Duluth on Wednesday to talk leadership, but the conversation veered into controversy—specifically, the firing of a Delta flight attendant who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s murder on social media. The employee’s Facebook post, which read “good riddance,” sparked outrage. Two weeks later, they were fired. Bastian didn’t mince words: “When someone glorifies violence like that, they’ve lost the privilege of being a Delta employee. We serve everyone, no matter their views.” He also revealed Delta’s next big move: direct flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, through a new partnership with Riyadh Air. “It’s coming soon,” he teased. STORY 6: Lawrenceville to host Atlanta Christkindl Market The Atlanta Christkindl Market is packing up its twinkling lights and bratwurst and heading to Lawrenceville this December. After years in Buckhead, it’s found a new home at the Lawrenceville Lawn—bigger, better, and ready for more holiday magic. Think mulled wine, handmade ornaments, and that cozy, old-world German charm, all with a dash of Atlanta’s energy. Since 2016, this market has been a holiday favorite, drawing crowds from all over Georgia (and beyond). Opening Nov. 28 and running through Christmas Eve, it’s free to attend. So grab your scarf, your appetite, and maybe a little extra room in your heart for holiday cheer. STORY 7: Greater Atlanta Christian Grad Malcolm Brogdon Retires After 9 NBA Seasons Malcolm Brogdon, a Greater Atlanta Christian alum, shocked the basketball world Wednesday, announcing his retirement from the NBA after nine seasons. The timing? Just a month after signing a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Knicks. “Today, I officially begin my transition out of basketball,” Brogdon shared with ESPN. “This game has demanded so much—mind, body, spirit—but it’s given me even more. I’m grateful to step away on my own terms, surrounded by family and friends.” The Knicks wished him well on social media: “Congrats on your retirement, Malcolm! Best of luck in your next chapter.” Brogdon’s career was nothing short of remarkable. A second-round pick in 2016, he defied expectations, earning Rookie of the Year with Milwaukee and Sixth Man of the Year with Boston. Injuries slowed him in recent years, but his impact never wavered. Before the NBA, he was a star at Virginia—ACC Player of the Year, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, and a first-team All-American. And let’s not forget his high school days: back-to-back state titles at GAC, Mr. Georgia Basketball, and two-time Daily Post Player of the Year. A legacy? Absolutely. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 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Today in the #MikeJonesMinuteCon, we'll talk about The Boys new toy and the ultimate typing test in Final Sentence!