Episode 75: Thumbelina
Today we have the teeny tiny story about the not so teeny tiny box office flop. Support the show
Dec 20, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Toys Were Us
There is an undeniable fact in life: Toys have always been a part of growing up. They were the first thing we coveted. They were the vehicles for our imagination, our first friends, our baby sitters. There is no better shade of nostalgia than reminiscing on the toys that made us who we are.Every week we give an insight on a specific toy. Its rise. Its fall. Its impact.This is Toys Were Us
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Episode 74: Rock A Doodle
Today we explore the history of the weirdest Don Bluth film, Rock A Doodle, and what weird scenes got cut. Support the show
Dec 19, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Episode 73: All Dogs Go To Heaven
Today we discuss the resting place for All Dogs, according to Don Bluth and company. Support the show
Dec 18, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Episode 72: The Land Before Time
Today we discuss a heart wrenching movie with a heart wrenching true crime story attached to it. Support the show
Dec 17, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Episode 71: An American Tail
Today we discuss a big story about a little mouse named Fievel and his journey to America Support the show
Dec 16, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Episode 70: Dragon's Lair
Today we descend into the Dragon's Lair to steal the history on how and why it was made. Support the show
Dec 15, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Episode 69: The Secret Of NIMH
Today we discuss the history of the TERRIFYING truth of the National Institute of Mental Health and how it influenced the Secret Of NIMH Support the show
Dec 14, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Episode 68: Banjo The Woodpile Cat
Today we discuss the history of little kitten with a spirit as ambitious as Don Bluth himself. Support the show
Dec 13, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Episode 67: Don Bluth
Today we get ready for the 12 days of Don Bluth by starting off with the history of the man himself! Support the show
Dec 12, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Episode 66: I Smell Sex And Candy, Land
This week we follow our stomachs to the past to feast on the history of a game that is simple and timeless. Candyland. Support the show
Dec 09, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 66
The First Annual Anniversary Special! Deleted Scenes 2019
In this bonus episode we unleash the bits trimmed for time or that didn't match the flow of the episode it happened in. December 3rd 2018 to December 3rd 2019! Support the show
Dec 03, 2019•27 min
Episode 65: Always Be My Beanie Baby
This week we take a look into a toy with the biggest bubble burst we will probably ever see. The once highly sought after, Beanie Babies! Support the show
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Episode 64: We'll All Float On Okay (The History Of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
This week before we stuff our faces, we stuff your brains with knowledge on the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Support the show
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Episode 63: You Ought Uno
This week we draw up some knowledge on a game we all have either a love or hate relationship with. Uno. Support the show
Nov 18, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Episode 62: Come My Lady, Come Come My Lady, You're My Very Hungry Caterpillar, Sugar, Baby.
This week we take a bite out of the history of a story we have all grown up with a loved immensely. The story of the little bug who couldn't stop eating. Support the show
Nov 11, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Episode 61: The Only Verdict Is Vengeance. A Vendetta Held As A Votive, Not In Vain
This week we discuss the history of Guy Fawkes, his gun powder plot, and how he influenced a generation of anonymous freedom fighters. Support the show
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Episode 60: The First Annual Halloween Haunt
Today, on the finale of the 13 Days Of Halloween, we discuss everyone's favorite Old God, The Great Pumpkin! Support the show
Oct 31, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Episode 59: Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Today we discuss the father of shock rock, the one, the only, Screamin' Jay Hawkins! Support the show
Oct 30, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Episode 58: The Worst Witch
Today we discuss the BEST witch, well, The Worst Witch. And just how hard ole JK bit this series. Support the show
Oct 29, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Episode 57: The Munsters
Today we climb aboard the Dragula and take a trip into the history of the Munsters. Support the show
Oct 28, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Episode 56: Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
Today we discuss a BANGER of a pop song, with a video spooky enough to rival Thriller. Support the show
Oct 27, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Episode 55: Tales From The Crypt
Today we pry open the crypt and discuss the history of a spine tingling comic turned tv show and movies. Support the show
Oct 26, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Episode 54: The Addams Family
Today we discuss everyone's favorite nuclear family, with more than a few (literal) skeletons in their closets. Support the show
Oct 25, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Episode 53: The Ouija Board
Today we discuss that plank of wood, with a planchett, and a penchant for communing with the dead. And why the "If you build it, they will come" mentality can be hazardous. Support the show
Oct 24, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Episode 52: A Nightmare On My Street
Today we discuss the start of Will Smith's career with fighting against creatures (seriously. Think about it. Men In Black, Independence Day, Bright, Suicide Squad). As he takes on Freddy Krueger and a team of lawyers. Support the show
Oct 23, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Episode 51: Are You Afraid Of The Dark?
Today we ponder a question with a definite answer. Are You Afraid Of The Dark? Yes. Yes we are. Support the show
Oct 22, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Episode 50: Ernest Scared Stupid
Today we discuss everyone's favorite bumbling bafoon as he talks on some pretty gnarly trolls with the help of Eartha Kitt! Support the show
Oct 21, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Episode 49: The Cereal Monsters
Today we discuss those delicious monsters that changed the color of your milk, and left you with empty wallets every October. Support the show
Oct 20, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Episode 48: My Pet Monster
(IGNORE ME SAYING IT'S DAY 2) Welcome to the 13 Days Of Halloween. Today we are discussing that little chained ball of love, My Pet Monster. Support the show
Oct 19, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 48
A Message From The Cryptkeeper
In two days, we unleash our first annual 13 Days Of Halloween event! Support the show
Oct 17, 2019•50 sec
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