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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. We also publish to Instagram, Facebook, X, Tik Tok and Rumble as well as our very own DANDY FUN HOUSE WEBSITE AT dandyfunhouse.com where you can watch the video, listen and subscribe to the podcast or read the entire episode in written form along with pictures! Who does that!? WE DO! THAT'S WHO! And we do it by hand. No AI stuff. Okay, full disclosure, we DO use AI to help transcribe the episodes into written form and also the captions for the short form videos, but it always gets things wrong so we always go over it personally and make the needed corrections. But while you're on our website checking out all the episodes and buying stuff from the Dandy Fun Shop, be sure to visit our PATRONAGE PAGE where you can support future productions with your modest financial gifts! SUPPORTERS gain access exclusive bonus content AND SUPER SUPPORTERS gain that same access plus I’ll personally send you something amazing from right here at the Dandy Fun House Studios if you include your mailing address! Podcast Listeners may often support through a donation link in your listening app of choice of the app offers it, I understand not all do. And your 5 star reviews wherever you can leave them are always highly appreciated! And THAT ladies and gentlemen sticks a fork in 2025. Please don't forget the reason for the season, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and come on back next year for some amazing new frivolities in 2026! You never know what kind of crazy trouble we could get into, right here at the Dandy Fun House where everything is always FUN AND DANDY! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everybody! Neil Dandy is the creator of The Dandy Fun House and the alter-ego of Neil Smith, the Big Cheese at Neil Smith Entertainment, follower of Jesus, musician, Emcee, Paratransit Driver and Author. Aren't you impressed?

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Season 6 of Please Me! comes to a powerful close in Part 2 of the season finale, with Eve welcoming back returning guest Anthony Weaver, host of the About That Wallet podcast, for a thoughtful and expansive wrap-up conversation. Anthony previously closed out Season 5—one of the most-watched episodes of the show—and returns once again for this special two-part holiday finale. In Part 2, Eve and Anthony reflect on the most impactful lessons, listener feedback, and standout moments from Season 6, with a deeper focus on kink education, communication, and sexual liberation. This episode revisits core pillars of sex-positive education, including consent, pleasure, boundaries, aftercare, and navigating sexual “icks.” Eve also shares major milestones for the show, such as industry award recognition, Spotify Wrapped achievements, and how podcasting has become a powerful tool for personal growth, community building, and accessible sex education. Listeners will hear honest, education-based discussions on orgasm equality, sexual wellness tools, STI testing, erectile health, lubrication, toys, and how communication strengthens intimacy—whether you're exploring BDSM, vanilla intimacy, or something in between. This is a celebratory and empowering Season 6 finale (Part 2) honoring growth, curiosity, connection, and unapologetic big clit energy. Topics Covered in This Episode Season 6 reflections and podcast growth milestones Why communication is the foundation of sexual satisfaction Kink education, BDSM basics, and the importance of aftercare Understanding sexual “icks” and navigating consent respectfully Role-play as a communication and connection tool Sensation play, pain scales, and the traffic-light consent system Sexual health testing, STI awareness, and oral/anal screening Erectile health, edging, penis pumps, and extenders (education-based discussion) Toys as tools for pleasure, connection, and orgasm equality The orgasm gap and how partners can close it together Holiday giveaways, Patreon exclusives, and listener support Guest Information Anthony WeaverHost, About That Wallet Podcast Referenced Episode: Financial Trauma & Money MindsetListen on Spotify Connect with Eve Website: https://pleaseme.online Visit the site for podcast links, sponsors, sexual wellness resources, and educational tools. Mentioned Resources & Sponsors Shameless Care — At-Home Sexual Health TestingUse code PLEASEME for $15 offhttps://shamelesscare.com SDC.com — Free Trial MembershipGet your FREE SDC trial membershipUse code: 37340https://www.sdc.com Parlor Gameshttps://www.parlor-games.com/shop/?AFFID=571343 LifeWavehttps://lifewave.com/PleaseMe Bonnie's Herbalshttps://www.bonniesherbals.com/?AffId=3 CAKEShttps://cakesbody.com/?ref= Please Me! Podcast Patreon — Extended Episodes & Bonus Contenthttps://patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast All affiliate links are also available directly at:https://www.youtube.com/@PleaseMe-PodcastwithEve Be a Guest on Please Me! Podcast Interested in being featured on Please Me! with Eve Hall?Apply through PodMatch:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/beaguestonpleasemepodcast World Vision — Philippines Disaster Reliefhttps://worldvision.org Giving Back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Brent and Sam take a break from their holiday vacation to deliver their year end, top 10 list of awesome toys! Thank you for listening in 2025! WHERE THE TOYS ARE will see you next year.....MERRY NEW YEAR!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

In this episode of Cracktastic Plastic, we're looking ahead to 2026 and laying out our toy-collecting resolutions for the year. From tightening our focus and setting smarter buying rules to hunting long-lost grails, improving displays, and breaking a few bad collecting habits, we're putting our intentions on the table. Will we actually stick to them? That's another story—but it all starts here. Then we talk about K&B Toys & Collectibles to see if we should go there someday. Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/HJljsP3l6j8  Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or connect with us at http://cracktasticplastic.com Join this YouTube channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCHHobJInn0AGC6LTegW8g/join  Like us on https://www.facebook.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://twitter.com/cracktasticpod Follow us at https://www.tiktok.com/@cracktasticplastic  Follow us at https://www.threads.net/@cracktasticplastic  Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/cracktasticplastic Support us at https://www.patreon.com/cracktasticplastic And lastly, check out all the amazing shows at http://thepfpn.com 

As the year closes, Sherry and Carly sit down for a real, reflective (and slightly sassy) look back at 2025—sharing what they're leaving behind and what they're proudly carrying into 2026. From team growth to pricing shifts, and vendor challenges to leadership lessons, this episode is part confession, part celebration, and full of energy for the year ahead.If you've ever wondered how to balance business decisions with personal values—or felt pressure to grow faster than your mission allows—this one's for you.Connect with the Pet Shop Girls!Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/petshopgirlsConnect with Carly (House of Paws):https://www.instagram.com/houseofpawsboutiquehttps://www.tiktok.com/@houseofpawsboutiquehttps://www.facebook.com/houseofpawsboutiqueConnect with Sherry (Odyssey Pets):https://www.facebook.com/odysseypetshttps://www.instagram.com/odysseypetshttps://linktr.ee/odysseypetsdallasThe Pet Shop Girls Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by our hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of any sponsors or partners. Any business, marketing, or pet care advice shared on this podcast is general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation. The Pet Shop Girls Podcast and its hosts are not liable for any outcomes related to the use of the information discussed.

The Season 3 finale is here!!! Alia and Serge will chat about all of the pop culture news that made 2025 another memorable year for the culture. Find out what favorites landed on their Year-End Lists, as well as some of the biggest flops!They also chat about December pop culture happenings and the much-anticipated "Marty Supreme."Their 2025 Year-In-Review begins at 35:20.All proceeds will be donated to Toys for Tots. You can find out more about their mission to provide happiness to kids around the country, ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠.

We're breaking down the real indie toy grind, fresh off DesignerCon and IndyToy Show, talking vendor culture, why pre-show connection matters, and what separates good shows from great ones. Then we go deep with Spumoni Toys. From growing up in connection with a family-run toy factory producing iconic figures, to falling in love with kaiju, Power Rangers, and animation, to teaching himself 3D sculpting during lockdown, this is a raw look at building toys from obsession and grit. We unpack Kickstarter wins and scars, shipping delays, clear-neon experiments, Wonder Festival acceptance, and why smaller figures at smarter price points are hitting right now. This episode is for collectors-turned-creators, builders in the trenches, and anyone chasing the long game in toys.On Instagram: @spumonitoyscoThis Episode is Sponsored by: Empire Blisters – Your go-to source for blister packaging! With 19+ styles and bundle deals, they've got everything you need to make your toys shine. Use code TOYSONTAP10 at checkout for 10% off. Patreon members get 20% off another reason to join!Support the Show on Patreon Unlock exclusive episodes, early access, and behind-the-scenes content: patreon.com/toysontapThanks to Our Supporters: @dketoys | @massiveminihorse | @dimensionxtoys @bootlegtoyco | @pocket_salsa | @dirtyyetti @dan_overdorff_art | @zimotco | @barbarian_rage @mannycartoonstudios | Shaun C. Downey | @richiemanic | @recollectiontoys | @rubbercitytoys | @acid9toys | @teneki_toys | @angryhedgehogRate & Review the Show! Leave a rating and review wherever you listen it's the best way to help Toys on Tap grow!

This week I'm joined by Uncle Kyle and Sweet Derek from the Naturals Podcast, and somehow we end up talking about porn habits, dopamine, mental health, petty revenge, cursed algorithms, HOA drama, and why I've been collecting gnomes for years out of pure spite.If you like uncensored comedy podcasts, dark humor, honest mental health talk, internet culture spirals, and stories that escalate way too far — this one's for you.Got a story to share?

Kevin talks about the Modern Retro trend and looks as some offerings from Playmates Toys. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers Reignition.#216 Pegwarmers Pegwarmers is the codename for toys and collectibles with high supply and low demand. Join Kevin Jones, and his team of collector commandos, as they discuss popular and not-so-popular retro and current toy brands.Check back for new episodes each Wednesday. Follow Us https://twitter.com/pegwarmerspod https://www.facebook.com/pegwarmerspod Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/pegwarmers

Send us a textNIGHT WATCHMAN (to mic, mock-host energy):Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Late Night at the Toy Museum.Tonight's top story: New Year's Eve is the day after tomorrow, which means the museum is preparing the traditional celebration of “fresh starts”… by using the same extension cords from 1997.And speaking of 1997—remember when our biggest problem was keeping a Tamagotchi alive?Now I can't even keep my phone alive without carrying a charger like it's a life-support system.But enough about me—let's talk about the real drama.No beeping no dramatic monologues no existential crisis from a pocket size objects oh what do we have here he has arrived       Tonight's featured guest is a toy that goes down, comes back up, and somehow still looks smug about it.Now back in the Metropolitan Museum of Toys and Childhood Artifacts, the corridors are quieter than usual. Not because the toys are asleep—no, they've never been less asleep than the week between Christmas and New Year's—but because everyone is waiting.NARRATOR (cont.):Tomorrow night, this museum celebrates New Year's Eve. Tonight is the last night before the countdown begins… and the night watchman makes his rounds with the steady patience of a man who has survived dolls, robots, and electronic creatures.NIGHT WATCHMAN (EBENEZER):All right, Mr. Museum. One more quiet night. That's all I ask.(beat)No beeping. No dramatic monologues. No existential crises from pocket-sized objects.NIGHT WATCHMAN (cont.):…Oh.NARRATOR:He has arrived at the Classics & Skill Toys case. Marbles. Jacks. A paddle ball that looks like it has seen war. And in the center, on a small velvet stand, a simple circle of plastic with a string—resting like a relic.NIGHT WATCHMAN:Don't.YO-YO (smooth, slightly theatrical):I was not doing anything… until you accused me of doing something.Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

The guys discuss their Top 10 figures from 2025!

On this episode of the podcast, we wrap up the year with a full year-end review, including a countdown of our Top 5 video clips of the year. We take a deep dive into the Top 10 most popular toys from the 1980s, break down the best NFL coach drip from the 80s and 90s, and revisit the childhood threat of getting your mouth rinsed out with soap. Will debuts his Card of the Week, which sparks a heavy conversation about collecting cards back in the day. The Walkbuster segment returns with a review of Ernest Saves Christmas, Discord Drops bring the heat, and the Super Retro Hotline delivers an all-time voicemail. We also reflect on how our very first Keepin' It Retro interview series went, open a wild mailbag from Tullo, react to Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, and cover a ton more nostalgia-packed moments.⸻Merch link: https://superretropod.com/product-category/sub-shop/⸻Today's episode was brought to you by Salty Water. Hydrate Your Inner Warrior! Support our sponsors:IG: https://www.instagram.com/drinksaltywater/Buy: https://tinyurl.com/4c4kz9ceWebsite: https://drinksaltywater.com/⸻Discord: https://discord.gg/superretro⸻Master list on our NES collection: https://superretropod.com/nes-game-list-super-retro/⸻Join our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP4yO-dFGayGUkT_MVYrhQ/joinEmail: SuperRetroPod@gmail.comAll things Super Retro: https://linktr.ee/superretroInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/superretropodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superretropod

Send us a textNARRATOR:Welcome back to the Metropolitan Museum of Toys and Childhood Artifacts—where the lights dim, the doors lock, and the exhibits do what exhibits are not supposed to do.[SFX: A security door clicks shut.]NARRATOR (cont.):Tonight, our night watchman makes his rounds with a thermos of tea, a sensible flashlight, and the quiet confidence of a man who believes no object smaller than a breadbox could possibly ruin his evening.[SFX: Footsteps. Keys jingle softly.]NIGHT WATCHMAN (EBENEZER SMITH):All right, Mr. Museum… let's see what you've got for me tonight. No juggling dolls. No ventriloquist dummies practicing stand-up. No remote-control cars attempting a heist.[SFX: He stops walking. The ambience hushes slightly.]NIGHT WATCHMAN (cont.):Oh. The Digital Fads case.NARRATOR:A glass display case labeled “Pocket Companions: 1990s–2000s.” Inside: a pager, a flip phone, a tiny handheld game, and—resting on a velvet stand like a jewel—an egg-shaped plastic keychain with three little buttons.[SFX: A tiny electronic “BEEP-BEEP!”]NIGHT WATCHMAN:…No.[SFX: “BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!” intensifies.]NIGHT WATCHMAN (cont.):Absolutely not. We are not doing this tonight. I remember you. I remember the… the neediness.NARRATOR:The night watchman leans closer. The little screen glows with a pixelated face that looks… concerned. Accusatory. Dramatic.[SFX: “BEEP!” a little sadder now.]NIGHT WATCHMAN:Fine. All right. Rule of the museum: if you're going to speak, you tell me your name and what you are. No mysterious beeping from the shadows. Understood?[SFX: One polite beep. Then a short, proud chime.]Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. We learn about how Play-Doh evolved from a cleaning product to a childhood favourite and the creation of one of the best-selling board games of all time, Catan. Our guest is the editor of Toy World Magazine, Caroline Tonks, who takes us through the history of toy crazes. We also hear about the invention of the hoverboard, and how the Tamagotchi allowed people to have their own virtual pet. Plus, how the family favourite game, Jenga, was born in 1970s Ghana. And our Sporting Witness looks at how a piece of software revolutionised the game of football through data analysis. Contributors: Peg Roberts – daughter of Kay Zufall Benjamin Teuber – son of Catan inventor Klaus Teuber Caroline Tonks – editor of Toy World Magazine Shane Chen – the inventor of the hoverboard Akihiro Yokoi – the inventor of the Tamgotchi Leslie Scott – the creator of the game Jenga Ramm Mylavaganam – inventor of ProZone(Photo: The Tamagotchi was introduced in 1996 and is one of the best-selling toys in history. Credit: Reuters)

This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we are taking a close look at a few of the New Mondo TMNT Soft Vinyl Figures - namely: Baxter Stockman, Ray Fillet & Mondo Gecko! With close comparisons of how they compare with their Vintage Counterparts & just what makes these figures so unique from anything that has come before! (Plus: a bit of a wish-list too!) Then we take a look at what 2026 has in the space of upcoming Films! Aside from the obvious Sequel Heavy releases, we chat towards what we are most excited for! This is our Final ep of 2025 - see you in the New Year!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Greenfield joins Bill Woods discussing the return and surge of toy sales for Christmas over iPads, and the benefits for children. Listen to Bill Woods live on air from 8pm Monday to Thursday, and 7pm Friday - on 2GB Sydney, 4BC Brisbane, and network radio stations across AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas, everyone! Today's news is all about my favorite sets of the year. It was really hard this year, as there were so many great sets! I hope you had a good year, and I can't wait to kick off season 6 next week!Rebrickable Review: Die Hard Christmas Ornament by Joel Short Top 10 sets of the year!10356 Star Trek USS Enterprise NCC-1701D10365 Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Ship75639 The Going Merry Pirate Ship 21355 The Evolution of STEM21357 Disney Pixar Luxo Jr.31215 Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers42207 Ferrari SF 24 F1 Car72046 Game Boy75409 Jango Fett's Firespray Class StarshipAdventure in TransylvaniaTop 3 Gifts with Purchase1. Star Trek Type 15 Shuttlepod2. The Lord of the Rings Smeagol & Deagol 3. SEGA Genesis Controller Thank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Steve Miles, David Support the showSee some of the designs I've built - REBRICKABLE.COMHead over to Back2brick.com for links to the latest LEGO set discounts!Support the podcast through our affiliate links AND join the Back 2 Brick Patreon!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!backtobrick@gmail.comBack 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

Delve into the intriguing history of iconic toys! Discover the origins of Barbie, unravel how a single game nearly toppled Atari, explore the history of Milton Bradley board games, and more. What was your favorite toy growing up? Share your thoughts with us! Key Highlights: Barbie: Originally based on a risqué German doll. LEGO: The intricate history of the world's most wholesome toy. Atari: How the ET video game led to its downfall. Milton Bradley: The peculiar history of a family-friendly corporation. Fisher-Price Toys: Discover the most valuable ones in history. Dangerous Toys: These were so hazardous they had to be banned. Billy Possum: President Taft's attempt to rival the Teddy Bear. Beanie Babies: The craze that spiraled out of control. Subscribe to the Weird History Newsletter for more fascinating stories! 00:00:00: Barbie Was Originally Based On An Extremely Risqué German Doll00:11:15: LEGO: The Complicated History of the World's Most Wholesome Toy00:22:51: How the ET Video Game Ended Atari00:33:10: The Family-Friendly Milton Bradley Corporation Has A Bizarre History00:43:22: The Most Valuable Fisher-Price Toys In History00:54:49: Things Discovered By Accident01:06:14: These Toys Were So Dangerous They Had To Be Banned01:20:02: Jealous of the Teddy Bear, How President Taft Tried to Make Billy Possum Happen01:30:38: When The Beanie Baby Craze Got Out Of Control... #toys #Barbie #LEGO #Atari #MiltonBradley #Fisher-Price #dangeroustoys #BillyPossum #BeanieBabies #toyhistory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/694ecdee7e7f2e73825b639d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight we're spreading Christmas fear in the form of possessed toys, vampire beasts, evil elves and much more. Have yourself a scary little Christmas!  This is a special re-airing of Sn. 14 Ep. 14, "Moving toys, vampire beasts and an elvish attack," it originally aired on Dec. 22, 2022. Season 20 Episode 22 of Monsters Among Us Podcast, true paranormal stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and more, told by the witnesses themselves. SHOW NOTES:  Support the show! Get ad-free, extended & bonus episodes (and more) on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/monstersamonguspodcast Tonight's Sponsors - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/sponsors MAU Merch Shop - https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/shop MAU Discord - https://discord.gg/2EaBq7f9JQ Watch FREE - Shadows in the Desert: High Strangeness in the Borrego Triangle  - https://www.borregotriangle.com/ Monsters Among Us Junior on Apple Podcasts  - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-junior/id1764989478 Monsters Among Us Junior on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1bh5mWa4lDSqeMMX1mYxDZ?si=9ec6f4f74d61498b Furby Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVRhUVCDbdQ&t=27s Furby banned by NSA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g-DJbGbnZE What Alex saw - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duende#/media/File:Duende_model.jpg WI UFO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kyJMwSD6jE&t=57s Why is the sky green? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMqDg8AGKhU Vampire Beast of Bladenboro - https://archive.org/details/tpcnc-Anytown_USA_Episode_20 Monsterquest episode feature Beast of Bladenboro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26BaB_6kQDo&t=276s Music from tonight's episode: Music by Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse - https://www.youtube.com/c/IronCthulhuApocalypse CO.AG Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA Myuu - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSKnkKCKAQVxMUWpZQobuQ Music By Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio - https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio

It's another "best of" edition of The Guy Benson SHow featuring interviews with Michele Tafoya, the Vice President of Toys for Tots, a representative from Shriners, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WBS: Murry Krsmas Ya Filthy Animals #341 -- The gang is at it again. Brimstone is joined by his wing-man Alex DaPonte, and Brim's wife Danielle as they chat about Pistachio's being green salty nuts, how women's farts smell worse than men's and Lil Jon's Christmas collab with the Kool-Aid man, as well as why it inspired Brim to create his holiday video. They discuss rat flushing in Seattle, dangerous toys from the 1970s, and Alex's root canal. They discuss the Pennywise and Mary Poppins theory, opening of gifts, Alex's awful week, and the case of the missing gift card. Brim explains what gets Within Brim's Skin.Grinch: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSiKY3-ETUO/?igsh=ZHplanI2OHBjdXlvFarts: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR5vZCkjcUY/?igsh=amI2bjJuMndqNW5wRats: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSlmw_jjuN8/?igsh=MXQzNmNvc3UzcjNhNA%3D%3D&img_index=2Lil Jon: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSERvubkeLY/?igsh=YTIxMHB4b2xqeGxoPennywise: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSRVBGDlNZe/?igsh=MTBlZGE2eDl6cGVobQ%3D%3D1970's: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSLwuIHAYLk/?igsh=dTE4NjM5NHltMWZkWrite to Will Brimstone Kucmierowski

This is it, the final The Draft Podcast! Enjoy one last hurrah before we jump into the new show, Escape the Grind, in 2026. Continue to follow the TDP thread, as we will announce the start of EtG in an update here. Thank you to all who have followed us, interacted with us, and become everlasting friends with us... it's been a hell of a 9yr ride. We love you all, Merry Christmas!

We're baaaack! After a December break we make our grand Christmas return! Join us as we regale you with stories about in-store signings with Frank Cho and Donny Cates! Bask in a ton of news! Preview the insane movie slate coming up in 2026, books of the week, a raffle, and so much more on your friendly neighborhood podcast!

Send us a textNARRATOR:It's Christmas Eve at the Metropolitan Museum of Toys and Childhood Artifacts—after the last visitor has gone,after the gift-shop lights click off,after the lobby wreath stops smelling like “busy” and starts smelling like “quiet.”[SFX: KEY RING JINGLE. DOOR CLICKS. FOOTSTEPS ON TILE.]NIGHT WATCHMAN (GENTLE, CONTENT):All right, everybody…Merry Christmas Eve.(beat)Now… let's have a peaceful night.No surprises.No—NIGHT WATCHMAN (LOOKING UP):…No surprises.NARRATOR:In the Seasonal Traditions Gallery, under the dim night-lights, something small sat on a shelf as if it had always belonged there.An elf doll.Not blinking.Not moving.Just… waiting.Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

OPEN PHONES: MY BOYFRIEND HAS TOO MANY SEX TOYS DEREK, WILLA'S BOYFRIEND, LEAVES US A VOICEMAIL OPEN PHONES: DILDO DEREK, WILLA'S BOYFRIEND CALLS IN

Strip Club Offers Deals in Exchange for Donations to Toys for Tots. US warship nears Latin America amid rising tensions. Most hated Christmas movies. Postponed '60 Minutes' segment on Salvadoran prison is streamed by Canadian outlet. Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago. Joe Rogan Suggests Donald Trump Has 'Lost It'. More Epstein documents released. Government to garnish wages for student loan debt. Holiday travel mistakes. 

This episode is a full pop culture pulse check. I break down the most talked about Christmas toys of 2025, from interactive throwbacks making a huge comeback to franchise driven sets kids and collectors are obsessing over. If you want to know what parents are scrambling to find and what's actually worth the hype, this is your guide.Then I shift gears into one of the most interesting music conversations of the year. Tyler Hubbard opens up about Florida Georgia Line, not from a reunion angle, but from a place of healing and rebuilding friendship. We talk about why that matters, how massive FGL's impact still is in 2025, and what their streaming numbers reveal compared to today's biggest country artists.It's toys, nostalgia, numbers, and real talk about growth, legacy, and what actually lasts when the spotlight changes.

This week on the Time Blaster Toy Cast, we're blasting back to Christmas pasts! The Turbo Wheel is back and with her shes brought nine of the hottest toys from the holiday history books. So grab some eggnog and find a seat by the fire because we are doing a deep dive on some Christmas classics! The Time Blaster Toy Cast is a nostalgic podcast about growing up in the 1980's & 1990's, with a specific focus on action figures, video games, junk food and retro geek stuff. Hosts Keith, Joe & Dave are your weekly tour guides as we travel back in time... when toys were cooler, movies were funnier, times were simpler & life in general was just MORE RAD! Got a question, comment or idea for our show? Want to share a story of your own with us? The Time Blaster Toyline is open 24/7! Leave us a message or shoot over a text message at 313-800-TOYS Follow us on Instagram:  @timeblastertoys @theretroko @mathew_priest

Merry Christmas Eve my friends! Even if you don't celebrate the holiday, I hope you're warm and cozy and enjoying the day. For our penultimate episode of 2025, I've got Gen X Toy Trivia. Why Gen X? Because I'm Gen X and it's my show.But also because of the changes in how things were advertised to kids made our toys a little more intense. Fear not, future holiday episodes will reach out to other generations.Connect with the show: DorkyGeekyNerdy.com Patreon BlueSky Facebook Spotify Discord Reddit

Christmas (the birth of Christ) was not a random act of God but designed by Him from the beginning, to provide the hope of Salvation for those who seek it.

In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts reflect on themes of hope, resilience, and the importance of storytelling. They dedicate the episode to Matilda B, a young girl whose tragic story resonates deeply. The conversation flows through personal anecdotes about birthdays, newfound appreciation for Taylor Swift, and the impact of Zarna's memoir. They also discuss fashion trends, consumer culture, and the joy of shopping, all while emphasizing the significance of sharing stories and connecting with others. In this lively conversation, the hosts explore various themes related to parenting, childhood memories, family traditions, and personal interests. They share humorous anecdotes about their kids, discuss the impact of popular children's shows like Bluey, and reminisce about their own childhood experiences. The conversation also touches on gift-giving dynamics within families, the joys of playing with children, and the emotional connections to music. Additionally, they delve into TikTok trends, makeup tips, and the significance of Hanukkah celebrations, all while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging tone._______________________________________________________________________________________________Thank you to our sponsors:Sincerely Sarit: follow @sincerelysarit on instagramTopaz and Ruby: visit www.topazandruby.com or follow @topazandruby on instagramMosaica Press: visit www.mosaicapress.com or follow @mosaicapress on instagram_______________________________________________________________________________________________00:00 Introduction and Context Setting01:46 Reflections on Jewish Identity and Safety04:31 Celebrating Birthdays and the Passage of Time13:55 Discussion on Zarna's Book and Personal Stories16:27 Life's Ups and Downs: A Memoir Reflection17:09 Finding Community: The Jewish Experience18:13 The Power of Storytelling and Connection20:04 The Joy of Memoirs and Life Stories20:58 Fashion Trends: Brooches and Beyond22:48 2026 Trend Predictions: A Look Ahead25:09 The Return of Pen Pals and Personal Touches26:43 Shopping Adventures: Thrifting and Designer Finds28:27 Parenting Challenges: Book Choices and Birthday Parties34:18 Flossing and Family Fun36:21 Toys and Language Development39:12 Childhood Memories and Palindromes41:51 Vacation Stories and Family Traditions44:30 Sharing and Kindness in School47:20 Gift Giving and Family Celebrations49:20 Playing with Kids and Family Activities51:14 Music Preferences and Podcasting Culture51:57 The Bitmoji Incident54:15 Dating Advice and Community Concerns55:05 TikTok Shopping Experiences59:00 Makeup Techniques and Trends01:01:49 Party Themes and Nostalgia01:04:32 Cooking Hacks and Tips01:05:10 Jewelry and Book Recommendations01:06:26 Wrap-Up and Future Plans_______________________________________________________________________________________________SAGC NEWSLETTER SIGN UP

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The boys are crazy for the hunkiest toys in history! Adam, Ben, and Andrew scour the recesses of their memory — and their memory of recesses — to determine which toys have the most hunkitude. ⁠Click here to watch and listen to this special episode of Toi Crazy!⁠ LINKS: Follow us for show dates and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam Cayton-Holland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ben Roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Orvedahl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Grawlix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, bonus videos, exclusive merch, birthday shout-outs and more.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Working Perspectives Podcast! In tonight's episode, Matt, Bern, and Liam are taking "Current Events" to a whole new level of chaos with our signature Guess The News Challenge. The Rules: Each host brings one bizarre, true news story from around the world. They read the story aloud but intentionally leave out the most crucial details (age, gender, location, or the "WTF" factor). The other two hosts then have only 4 minutes and 3 strikes to guess the missing pieces before the clock runs out! Tonight's Stories: Story 1: Kids vs. Robots. We dive into the unsettling world of AI Toys and the shocking things children were able to get these "smart" dolls and bears to reveal. Can the guys guess what the kids actually asked? Story 2: The Leaf Incident. Matt brings a story that proves no good deed goes unpunished. A person was accused of littering after a leaf flew into their mouth and they spat it out. Can Bern and Liam guess the Age, Gender, Location, and the ridiculous Fine Amount? Story 3: The Morgue Macabre. Bern closes the night with a dark turn. A former morgue director was caught selling off body parts of the deceased. The guys have to guess the Age, Gender, Location, and specifically which body parts were on the black market. Things get loud, guesses get wild, and the clock is always ticking. Play along in the comments and see if you can solve these mysteries before the hosts do! New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday! Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: Guess The News Challenge Rules 1:45 - Story 1: What are the AI Toys telling our kids? 11:15 - Story 2: The most expensive "spit" in history 23:30 - Story 3: The Morgue Director's Secret Business 38:00 - Outro & Final Score

Send us a textThank you for tuning in!  On today's show, we are taking a look back at some questionable toys, primarily from the 1980s and 1990s, with a special addition from the 1950s.  All of them have one bizarre characteristic in common - they all wet themselves.  I was equal parts fascinated and horrified to learn and re-learn about some of these toys, including, but not limited to, Betsy Wetsey, Puppy Surprise, and more! Here are a few websites that I referenced in today's show:Weirdo Toys/Gross Out Gang, more info here.Word hippo synonyms, check it out here.LA Times article about ‘My Bundle Baby' can be found here. I also forgot to mention this in the show, but back in the early days of the podcast, I did an episode on My Little Pony.Support the showVisit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Listen to the show, along with several other retro-inspired podcasts, and music from the '80s and '90s on the Q106.5 app (or website)! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetroReview the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/allEmail me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com

Surprise, Monster Island visitors! It's an early drop...and it's HOLIDAY WISHLIST 5!!!Before the merriment of the holidays begins, check out the top 10 kaiju/tokusatsu/Godzilla/Ultraman/designer vinyl toys make Jake and Jay's wishlist. Will it be vintage? Sofubi or tin? Rare and expensive or weird and obscure? It's the best episode of the year...enjoy!

An IU researcher from China is in jail after being charged last week with two counts of smuggling and one count of making false statements to law enforcement. Flu cases are up around the country … and in Indiana, and Marion County hospitals say they must now limit visitors. Starting January first, more than half a million low-income Hoosiers won't be able to use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits on sugary drinks or candy. Artificial intelligence-powered toys, such as teddy bears and robots that talk to children, are arriving on store shelves. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza is breaking more new ground for IU football, this time it's inspiring the name of a thoroughbred racehorse. AAA projects over 122 million people, 2.9 million of them Hoosiers, will be traveling for the holidays this year. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

It's that time again! In our annual Top 5 Toys of 2025 episode, Jason and Elgn each break down the five standout releases that ruled their shelves this year. From instant classics to surprise hits, we're talking design, nostalgia, playability, and why these pieces rose above the rest in an absolutely stacked year for toy collectors. Agree with our picks or not, this one always sparks debate—let's count 'em down! Then we talk about Hot Spot Collectibles & Toys to see if we should go there someday. Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/XJuFPP5_SvM  Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or connect with us at http://cracktasticplastic.com Join this YouTube channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCHHobJInn0AGC6LTegW8g/join  Like us on https://www.facebook.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/cracktasticplastic Follow us at https://twitter.com/cracktasticpod Follow us at https://www.tiktok.com/@cracktasticplastic  Follow us at https://www.threads.net/@cracktasticplastic  Subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/cracktasticplastic Support us at https://www.patreon.com/cracktasticplastic And lastly, check out all the amazing shows at http://thepfpn.com 

Time to unbox some action figures! Kevin is checking out a Loyal Subjects MASK vehicle, 3 GIJoe Classified figures, 2 Marvel Legends, and DC Superhero and a Thundercats Ultimates figure. #215 PegwarmersPegwarmers is the codename for toys and collectibles with high supply and low demand. Join Kevin Jones, and his team of collector commandos, as they discuss popular and not-so-popular retro and current toy brands.Check back for new episodes each Wednesday.Follow Ushttps://twitter.com/pegwarmerspodhttps://www.facebook.com/pegwarmerspodJoin our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/pegwarmers

Have you ever wondered what goes into making toys for Christmas time? Our friend Ali Kaplan of the Star Tribune got a first hand look at Target to go behind the scenes, she shares her experience, her latest newsletter and much more!

It's a celebration on this week's episode as the gang gathers to celebrate Scott's Birthday (or "Scott-a-Palooza")! The crew kicks things off with a chaotic, out-of-sync rendition of "Happy Birthday" before diving into a jam-packed episode of roasting, toasts, and technical difficulties.In this episode:The AI Audit: Chris and Scott fed 45 transcripts of the podcast into AI to get a performance review. Find out which host got an "F," who the AI thinks is "cancelable" (hint: it's comparable to Tony Hinchcliffe), and why the algorithm declared Scott the "irreplaceable punching bag" of the show.Disney & Wrestling: Scott shares his emotional reaction to John Cena's recent match—sparking a debate with Chris about "going out on your back". Plus, Scott details his $300 lightsaber experience at Savi's Workshop, leading to some questionable phrasing about "touching the tip".News with Miranda: The team covers the tragic news regarding Rob Reiner's family , discusses Trump's potential reclassification of marijuana , and explores the terrifying reality of AI taking over.Holiday Chaos: Sarah reveals she bought herself a vintage Walkman (and headphones) for Christmas , Miranda's son breakdances during a school program , and Nick deals with a loose Longhorn steer at his daughter's school.The "Dessert" Debate: The episode goes off the rails as the group debates the logistics of National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, leading to a conversation about edible body paint and why Chris refuses to get peanut butter in the bedroomwww.nonewfriendspodcast.comwww.sandpipervacations.com

Some hauntings announce themselves with screams, shadows, and slammed doors. But others begin far more quietly—with a shift in the room, a breath on the skin, a whisper no one else hears. For her, the haunting didn't wait for adulthood or trauma or tragedy. It began in childhood, and grew with her, following her across state lines, across homes, across seasons of life. When she became a mother, everything intensified. The touches that once woke only her began reaching toward her daughter. Whispers deepened into mimicry. Toys moved on their own. Loved ones finally started witnessing what she'd hidden for years. And at the center of it all was a presence that watched, waited, and escalated. But nothing prepared her for the night the faceless boy stepped into her bedroom doorway. Some hauntings don't fade when you move… and some entities don't reveal themselves until they're ready to be seen. #TrueGhostStory #FacelessApparition #ParanormalEncounter #ShadowFigure #HauntedMotherhood #SupernaturalExperience #DarkEntity #UnexplainedPhenomena #CreepyStories Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Some hauntings announce themselves with screams, shadows, and slammed doors. But others begin far more quietly—with a shift in the room, a breath on the skin, a whisper no one else hears. For her, the haunting didn't wait for adulthood or trauma or tragedy. It began in childhood, and grew with her, following her across state lines, across homes, across seasons of life. When she became a mother, everything intensified. The touches that once woke only her began reaching toward her daughter. Whispers deepened into mimicry. Toys moved on their own. Loved ones finally started witnessing what she'd hidden for years. And at the center of it all was a presence that watched, waited, and escalated. But nothing prepared her for the night the faceless boy stepped into her bedroom doorway. Some hauntings don't fade when you move… and some entities don't reveal themselves until they're ready to be seen. #TrueGhostStory #FacelessApparition #ParanormalEncounter #ShadowFigure #HauntedMotherhood #SupernaturalExperience #DarkEntity #UnexplainedPhenomena #CreepyStories Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Hour 1: The whole squad is exchanging presents today! You can feel all the Alice love. Pete Davidson welcomes his first child! Did your favorite Christmas movie character make the list for the most iconic? The Seahawks won Thursday Night Football - which is good for the 49ers! The Niners get to play Monday Night Football this week. The story that never dies: Tik Tok has signed a deal to sell to US investors to continue operating. A Christmas technology lesson for Vinnie. The top ideas for New Years Eve have Vinnie disappointed in the youth. Hour 2: It's time for Bad Advice! Today we're helping a wife with a lazy husband, and a daughter-in-law in a gravy boat debacle. Don't be the “fun” mom. Plus, GenZ wants crypto for Christmas! Ta-Tas for Toys! No, it's actually kinda wholesome. Be extra safe on the roads if you're driving this next week. (48:49) Hour 3: What's your favorite part of the holidays? Presents? Decorations? The Feast? It's time to play Kiss, Marry, Kill: Holiday Edition! There's a new Guinness World Record for the biggest gingerbread house ever. David Harbour will not be at the next Stranger Things event - here are the details. Vinnie's reporting on a dirty cop. If you're flying to Christmas this year, here are some travel tips! Cheers to the absolutely stupendous women we know. (1:31:04) Hour 4: The difference between the worst Christmas songs of all time and the best is a fine balance. How about the ultimate classic rock Christmas songs? Many of these are criminally underrated. Not everyone loves eggnog, but pizza on the other hand… Plus, a highly competitive game of Finish The Christmas Lyric! (2:10:10)

It's time for Bad Advice! Today we're helping a wife with a lazy husband, and a daughter-in-law in a gravy boat debacle. Don't be the “fun” mom. Plus, GenZ wants crypto for Christmas! Ta-Tas for Toys! No, it's actually kinda wholesome. Be extra safe on the roads if you're driving this next week.

Episode 350 is a Christmas-season milestone for The Kibbe & Friends Show, and the guys deliver exactly what the week before Christmas calls for: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation with all the extra flavor only K&F can add. Rob, Corndog, and Bernie celebrate the “small block Chevy” episode number, clink moose mugs, share the good news that Holley is back for 2026, and recap a successful Toys for Tots push—setting the table for a holiday episode that feels equal parts tradition, gratitude, and pure fun. From there, the crew dives into why Christmas Vacation still works no matter how many times you've seen it. They talk about aging from Rusty into Clark Griswold, revisit the scenes that still make them laugh every single time, and swap favorite moments that prove it's not about the plot—it's about delivery, timing, and how real the chaos feels. Along the way, they sprinkle in car-guy details, Vacation lore, and a killer behind-the-scenes nugget about a scripted ending that never made the final cut. If this movie is part of your yearly ritual, this episode will make you want to queue it up again as soon as the show ends. The post Kibbe & Friends Show #350: 2025 Christmas Spectacular with the Griswolds // Car Movie Review: Christmas Vacation – The Gift that Keeps on Giving the Whole Year! first appeared on The Muscle Car Place.

On today's show we are joined by a toy expert. We breakdown some of the most popular toys from the 90's and why they had so much success, some of the biggest surprises in the toy industry, how it's changed and more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/thedogwalk

Send us a textNaughty For a Purpose: Giving Back & Getting Dirty at Club Trapeze | Episode 223In this episode of The Swing Nation Podcast, hosted by Dan and Lacy, your favorite top-rated lifestyle podcast about non-monogamy and swinging, the duo recap an unforgettable weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.Dan and Lacy team up with Swinger Society and Club Trapeze ATL for a Toys for Tots toy drive that raised over $5,000 in toys for kids in need, proving the lifestyle community can party hard and give back. But before the big night, the weekend kicks off with a Friday sleepover at their besties' place—starting with drinks and dinner and quickly turning into a playful, chemistry-filled night that was all captured on camera.Saturday brings more adventures, including a daytime meetup with a special friend for some fun content creation, before heading to Club Trapeze for the main event. Surrounded by old friends, new connections, and nonstop energy, the night escalates into an unforgettable scene that had plenty of eyes watching.From charity to chaos, connection to confidence, this episode is a perfect mix of heart, heat, and real lifestyle vibes—you won't want to miss it.Open Instincts NEW YEARS TicketsElectric Pleasures Events- The Swing Nation - Main Website Quick Navigation Website: -- (Find all our social media links & more!)- Swinger Society - Our Website to meet, connect & events Swinger Society Discord Our Facebook Group- Swinger Websites -Kasadie 90 day free trialUsername: TheSwingNation SDC 14 day free trial Username: TheSwingNation** Use code 36313 for 14 days free! **- Merch & More -Order Your Merch Here!- Lacy's Fun Links -VIP OnlyFansPREMIUM OnlyFans-- THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS --IKNOWMYSTATUS: Test Like a Porn StarUse Code LifeStyle and get 15% OFFShameless Care: ED MedicationUse Code TSN at checkout for $30 off your order!Promescent® Make Love Longer, It's Time for Great SexUse Code SwingNation for 5% off!Sing it Bikinis:  adjustable one-size styles, thoughtfully crafted to flatter every body type.Support the show- Thank you for the support! -