This week we take a deep dive into the show that took deep dives into cold cases. Unsolved Mysteries. We share our fear and love of Robert Stack and shout out Doug Jones. Support the show
This week we kick off October by tackling the gross equivalent of The Easy Bake Oven, The Creepy Crawlers. Support the show
This week we send a shiver down your spine and give you goosebumps as we discuss the history of, well... Goosebumps. Support the show
This week snap our elastic bands and hypnotize you with the history of the flatulence king, Captain Underpants. Support the show
Seatbelts everyone! This week we climb aboard the Magic School Bus to go back in time and discover the history about, well...The Magic School Bus! Support the show
Once upon a time there was a magical place where it never rained. That place was Camp Green Lake and that's where our episode this week takes place as we discuss the history of the beloved classic, Holes. Support the show
This week we go over the annual event that drove us all crazy. The Scholastic Book Fair. Stopping first to dive into the history of Scholastic itself! Support the show
We had our very first panel at The Wizard World Chicago Comic Con this past weekend! Enjoy this bonus episode that is essentially a greatest hits and a discussion on the state of Funko! Support the show
Ronald McDonald is dead. Slaughtered by the King. The King of burgers that actual predates Ronald McDonald by 8 years. This week we present part two of the Battle For The Kid's Meals! Support the show
This week we discuss the rise and fall of a game that is played with...well...rises and falls. But did you know Chutes and Ladders has a wild history? And many MANY names? Support the show
This week we climb the steps of knowledge to bring you the history of a beloved 90s game show with TERRIFYING temple guards and horrible recording conditions. Support the show
This week we unpack the history of the source of so many repressed memories. Well. More like nightmares. As we dive into Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Support the show
1. Harold 2. Sam's New Pet 3. The Red Spot 4. Such Things Happen 5. The Church Support the show
This week we take a water balloon straight to the face as we attempt to cool you down with the history of a toy that was made to be destroyed Support the show
Enjoy 5 more scary stories from Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark! 1. The Hearse Song 2. The Appointment 3. The Bus Stop 4. The Hook 5. Oh, Susannah Support the show
This week we pop our hips and break our spines as we cover two toys by the same company, Wham O! The Hula Hoop and the Slip And Slide. Support the show
This Friday and every Friday until August 9th, enjoy these bonus episodes. Readings of some of my favorite Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark. Support the show
In addition to today's Lion King episode, we'd like to present a shoutout from Jason Weaver, singing voice of young Simba in the original Lion King! Support the show
This week we are achin, for some bacon, as we dive into the history of arguably the crown jewel of the Disney renaissance, The Lion King. Support the show
This week we take it back to the 5th grade and dive into the history of a program that failed tremendously, along the way we give the good boy all the pettins, McGruff the Crime Dog. Support the show
Just a few updates around the camp here at Toys Were Us. Support the show
There would be no childhood without the annual tradition of watching things be blown to smithereens. But what exactly brought fireworks to life? This week we answer that, and sit in awe of just how far we've come in terms of size and scale. Support the show
This week we dial in the knobs on the history of a toy that allowed you draw all the nonsense you wanted, without getting in trouble for marking up the walls. Support the show
This week we open up the toy box to see what it took to make our toys come to life. Along the way we find out just what PIXAR means and how Steve Jobs saved Toy Story. Support the show
This week we discuss the history of a Gay icon that was made accidentally, Earring Magic Ken. We also go over two true Gay icon doll. Support the show
This week we discuss the hidden history of a game that all made us just absolutely cut throat, ruthless landlords. Support the show
In a bonus episode that I didn't want to go to waste, we discuss the history of toy soldiers. Support the show
This week we open the little envelope to give you the who what where and how behind Clue/Cluedo. Make sure to listen to the multiple endings featuring The Black Case Diaries. The Media Obscura. Dem Fancy Dinosaurs. And The He Said She Said Podcast. Support the show
This week we dig up the dirt (spoiler there isn't it any) on the goodest biggest reddest boy, Clifford the Big Red Dog. Support the show
This week we discuss the history of a toy that caused many playground brawls. We never shot dice, we tossed them Crazy Bones. Support the show
