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Making It in The Toy Industry | Start A Toy Business

Azhelle Wade | The Toy Coach | Toy Creators Academy

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How do I bring my toy ideas to life? How can I pitch my toy concept to top toy companies like Hasbro, Mattel, or Goliath Games? What does it cost to make a prototype, and where can I get one made? Are there toy manufacturing options outside of China? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered on this weekly podcast, Making It In The Toy Industry. In addition to mini toy masterclasses, and step-by-step guides, each episode is designed to help you take immediate action toward ...

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The Hottoycast

Eamon O'Donoghue

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The High-end action figure podcast for high-end humans is here. Do your ears a favour and listen to Michael Crawford, Jeff Parker and my good self Eamon O'Donoghue discuss all things action figure from the likes of Hot Toys, Enterbay, 3A Toys and Sideshow Collectables.

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Twenty Thousand Hertz

Dallas Taylor

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The stories behind the world’s most iconic and fascinating sounds.

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Triple Takeover Toycast

Triple Takeover

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Welcome to the Triple Takeover Toycast, a fun and informative fortnightly podcast about Transformers and other amazing toy properties! From vintage collecting and prototypes to modern releases, cartoons, comics and films, it’s all discussed with enthusiasm by your hosts, Sixo, Liam, Jason & Maz (+ special guests).

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The Dice Tower

Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer

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Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer take a look at board games, card games, and the people who design, publish, and play them. Top ten lists, Q&A, tales of horror, and more await you!

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Back 2 Brick Podcast

Garrett Gourley

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Hosted by AFOL Garrett Gourley, Back 2 Brick covers everything LEGO—news, MOCs, and behind-the-scenes interviews with LEGO designers. Bricking News recaps the latest updates every Friday, and special episodes feature exclusive interviews with LEGO creators. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the hobby, there’s always something to learn. So, get creative, get out there, and go build something!

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Wait, Roll That Again!

Wait, Roll That Again!

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This is Wait, Roll That Again! A Tabletop RPG Design Podcast hosted by Alex, from Aotearoa New Zealand! Learn the ins-and-outs of game design alongside Alex as he creates his first TTRPG, talking to industry creatives along the way, and putting their advice into practice! The show combines interviews, playtesting, and design reflection to tell the story of game design, from start to finish! https://waitrollthatagain.carrd.co/

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Designed By with Joanna Peña-Bickley

Produced By The Ai Design Corps | Hosted By Joanna Peña-Bickley

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DesignedBy.show is where design meets visionary leadership. Born of the belief that designing our world, whether it's in governments, businesses, technology or our personal lives, is the ultimate act of leadership. Design is about making intentional choices, not leaving life to chance. Every guest's story is a testament to the power of design as a tool for visionary change. Join Joanna Peña-Bickley, the Ai Design Corps and Substance Studios as they dive into conversations that reveal how cat ...

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Cracktastic Plastic

Cracktastic Plastic

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Whether you’re a fan of vintage toys or cutting-edge creations, Cracktastic Plastic has something for every action figure enthusiast. Join us as we explore the captivating realm of vintage treasures and stay up-to-date with the latest releases from your favorite franchises. From iconic classics like He-Man and Transformers to cutting-edge designs in the Marvel and Star Wars universes, we’ve got it all covered. Tune in for engaging discussions, insightful reviews, and a community of fellow co ...

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The Toy Book Podcasts by Adventure Media & Events

The Toy Book by Adventure Media & Events

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From the editors behind the Toy Book, the Pop Insider, and the Toy Insider comes a new series of podcasts focusing on toys, games, pop culture, and entertainment. Series' include The Toy Report — inspired by our weekly news roundup from the Toy Book, the leading trade magazine covering the toy industry; and the Power Kid Podcast, hosted by Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design, which features in-depth interviews and conversations with some of the brightest stars in the toy, game, and family ent ...

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Maurer Glass Podcast

Jill Maurer

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For Designer Jill Maurer, everything is about design. Whether its the shape of a building, your morning routine, or the wording of this sentence, Jill is constantly thinking about the inner workings of daily life. Join Jill as she covers current events, interesting stories, and silly concepts through the lens of design.

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Human Factors & Ergonomics (HFE) Hub

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA)

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These podcasts are a series of educational podcasts from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA). These podcasts focus on the connection between human capabilities and good design. Their aim is to promote the field of Human Factors and Ergonomics and provide guidance and professional development.

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The Curious Collector

Stuart Holbrook

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The world of collecting and collectors is a curious one….and it’s where I’ve spent most of my life. I’m Stuart Holbrook and as President of Theriault’s - the world’s leader in the auction of antique dolls and figurative art – I’ve traveled the world managing this often personal and always wild experience of collecting and being a collector. Now, I’m bringing my expertise and knowledge of trends to life in my new podcast - The Curious Collector. In each episode, I’ll be sharing my experience ...

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Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast

Bedroom Battlefields

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Did you grow up collecting and painting Citadel miniatures, and playing games like Warhammer, Warhammer 40k, HeroQuest, Battlemasters, and Space Hulk? Did you gradually grow out of the hobby only to find yourself plunging back in many years later, discovering great new games like Frostgrave, Rogue Planet, and Kings of War? The Bedroom Battlefields Tabletop Miniature Hobby Podcast brings you conversations about collecting, gaming, painting, terrain, and much more - often with a nostalgic twis ...

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The Third Angle

PTC

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Best Business Podcast (Gold), British Podcast Awards 2023 How do you build a fully electric motorcycle with no compromises on performance? How can we truly experience what the virtual world feels like? What does it take to design the first commercially available flying car? And how do you build a lightsaber? These are some of the questions this podcast answers as we share the moments where digital transforms physical, and meet the brilliant minds behind some of the most innovative products a ...

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The Vintage Collection Podcast

Victoria's Cantina

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The Vintage Collection Podcast celebrates Hasbro’s Star Wars The Vintage Collection line of 3.75-inch action figures, playsets, and vehicles. Built on 42 years of history going back to Kenner’s original Star Wars line, The Vintage Collection represents the quality, selection, and innovation that collectors have come to know. It is an evolution of what emerged in 1978, brought to modern standards and presented in the classic, timeless Kenner packaging that is famous the world over. The Vintag ...

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Climate Changers

Ryan Flahive

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Climate Changers features interviews with remarkable entrepreneurs, scientists, activists, educators and other leaders who are taking initiative as we face a growing climate crisis. Climate Changers is for people who are tired of feeling helpless and want to hear real stories from thoughtful and effective leaders who are on the front lines of building the products and coalitions that will create change The future is worth fighting for, so join me in this weekly celebration of the heroes who ...

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Everyday Driver Car Debate

Everyday Driver

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The hosts of "Everyday Driver", Paul and Todd, get behind the microphone to answer questions and help viewers find the right car for their needs. Disagreement and debate are bound to happen. Along the way they discuss what goes on behind the scenes of their review films and other topics throughout the car industry.

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Uncanny Valley

fiona (@noturswamp)

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no. 1 meme girl in tech explains what it's like to live in San Francisco. Uncanny Valley is a mixed bag of humor, music, tech, design, and of course, Product Hunt.

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The Cooooop

The Cooooop

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Welcome to The Cooooop! Our mission is to spark conversations among design students about the world we are immersed in and the unique lifestyle we live. Our goal is to be diverse, inclusive, raw, honest through our conversations with student. The focus should not be on us. Rather, it should be on the experience of living this coop lifestyle. We are merely there to get people to open up and share their experiences with each other.

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Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman

Matt Truex, Ryan Albertson

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The 21st-century podcast for the 1990s Superman. Join Super-fan Matt Truex and various guests as they discuss every episode of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Will Lois and Clark ever find love? Will all of Metropolis be fooled by a single pair of glasses? Will the podcast get taken over by frog-eating clones? Stay tuned!

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Holding Up the Queue

Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop

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Escapades and adventures in art, theatre, storytelling, pantomime and spectacle brought to you from our Covent Garden toy shop floor and hosted by Pollock’s very own Simon Seddon.

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Refrangible

The Center for Design and Material Culture

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Refrangible is a podcast from the Center for Design and Material Culture at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In each episode, we explore the stuff of everyday life and what it tells us about ourselves, our world, and our values. From keepsakes to clutter, from tools to trash, the things we make, use, and save carry stories within them. Tune in for a closer look at the material traces of our past and what they might inspire for our shared future.

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This Week in Startups

Jason Calacanis

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Jason Calacanis covers startups, tech, markets, media, and all the hottest topics in business and technology. He also interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors, and innovators.

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Building a City in Minecraft

Krafty345

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In this podcast I will hopefully show you how to build an amazing city in Minecraft!

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The Mana Pool

Chewie Slate

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Chewie, Mike, Brian, and Dirk have been talking about Magic: The Gathering on the internet for almost 10 years (at the time of this writing). Since there are so many shows about strategy and tournaments, these dorks focus on all the fun you can have with the game outside of that, from flavor to philosophy to game design to history to whatever else we can come up with. We're funny, we're serious about what we do, and we love it!

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Ingredipedia

Ben Birchall & Emily Naismith

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Want to feast on funny food facts and fables? Or slurp up strange and spicy stories from supermarkets and society? Bite into Australia’s funnest food podcast, Ingredipedia. Each episode, competitive hosts Emily Naismith (Broadsheet, frankie magazine) and Ben Birchall (3RRR FM’s Breakfasters, Smith Journal) try to serve the most interesting stories about a specific ingredient (say, Tim Tams or chillies) in a bid for your affection. You get to vote for who was the most interesting on Instagram ...

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Marvel's Voices

Marvel & SiriusXM

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On Marvel’s Voices, host Angélique Roché holds in-depth conversations with diverse storytellers about their creative processes, collaborations, and professional journeys. Follow Marvel’s Voices to hear the newest episodes when they go live and subscribe to Marvel Podcasts Unlimited for early access to new Marvel shows, ad-free on Apple Podcasts or listen in the SiriusXM app!

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Coming Soon with Charlie Brooks

Auddy

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Charlie Brooks is a multitude of things; actor, reality queen and soon to be entrepreneur. Yes, our thespian is turning her hands to more enterprising pursuits. She’s designed a vibrator, but not just any old sex toy. This is groundbreaking stuff. In this unfolding documentary series, we follow Charlie as she brings a product of her own design to market. But with no business experience and plenty of self doubt, this isn't going to be an easy ride. Speaking to experts, educators and entrepren ...

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The Bethel Business Podcast

Bethel Chamber of Commerce

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Podcast by Bethel Chamber of Commerce

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The IKEA Australia Podcast Series

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Welcome to the IKEA Australia Podcast Series. Episodes in this series will draw on all areas IKEA Life @ Home expertise, with the aim of helping to create a better everyday life for the many people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All Access Star Trek - A TrekMovie.com Podcast

TrekMovie.com editors Anthony Pascale and Laurie Ulster

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The All Access Star Trek podcast from TrekMovie.com covers all the new shows in the Star Trek Universe: Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks, Strange New Worlds, Prodigy, and any other new Trek on TV. Your hosts Anthony Pascale and Laurie Ulster will review new episodes, cover the latest Star Trek news, include exclusive interviews, and offer our own personal takes as we go… which aren’t always the same.

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The TrekMovie.com Star Trek Podcast Network

TrekMovie.com

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Content from all of your favorite TrekMovie podcasts: Shuttle Pod and All Access Star Trek

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Mindfulness For Kids By ChomChom

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"Mindfulness For Kids" is a weekly podcast that aims to build a vibrant and supportive community for Mindfulness activities of For kids. We'll delve into the unique challenges and strengths that come with being a parent and a teacher, sharing inspiring stories, practical tips, and expert advice. Our goal is to make mindfulness a part of everyday life, highlighting the incredible potential and calmness it bring to us.

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We're Gonna Make It

WGMI Media

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The nitty-gritty tactics of underground entrepreneurs. Get an unfair advantage with these cutting edge technologies, strategies and tactics. Ai and no code automations are giving young entrepreneurs huge opportunities to make it in business. Learn more at https://wgmimedia.com/join-wgmi Hosted By WGMI Media CEO Brett Malinowski. Twitter - https://twitter.com/WGMImedia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wgmimedia/ Website - WGMImedia.com Opensea Collection - https://opensea.io/collection/w ...

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Sunshine Steven

Steven Rice

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Sunshine Steven is a podcast with the goal to bring a little sunshine to your day! Hear from others about their stories of sunshine. Also packed with tips, tea spilling, reviews, pop culture chat, and laughs! Take this time to escape for a while and focus on your mental health. Be sure to subscribe and review, that would mean oh so much!

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Order of Battle

Order of Battle

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Hey Community! We're a couple of friends who spend an inordinate amount of time talking about GI Joe toys and a myriad of other geek/collector culture items. We live in different areas and use Order of Battle to not only communicate with each other but with the larger communities that we adore. We chose the podcast format to connect more broadly to the love of the lifestyle this hobby has become for so many of us. Please join our conversation, so listen to the show, email us and hit us up on ...

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Sleepy Reads

Spicy Pony Design

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Struggles with focus, relaxation, and sleep? Join Space Cat KoKo as she reads vintage Earth handbooks, manuals, and how to books, in a calm and relaxing voice. Podcast episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Nostalgia Junkies

Nostalgia Junkies

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Head on back to the good ole days! Whether it’s waking up Saturday morning to watch cartoons with a big bowl of cereal, opening an N64 on Christmas, or seeing the Chicago Bears do the Super Bowl Shuffle for the first time, the Nostalgia Junkies are here to walk you down memory lane! Join the squad as they discuss how 80s, 90s, and early 2000s tv shows, music, movies, toys, books, video games, and more shaped their youth and their lives. Come join them as they relive the past and experience t ...

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The Amble Podcast

Amble Studio

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We believe that there is under-explored potential to empower the gamers of the world to contribute to positive change in their community or organisation. In the Amble podcast, we go deep on these ideas and talk to inspiring guests who are doing the work we want to see.

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LEGO® Bits N’ Bricks

The LEGO Group

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An official LEGO® Games podcast dedicated to digging out and exploring some of the many fascinating stories and lessons learned from a quarter century of game development. The podcast will feature the most memorable games and, importantly, some of those dedicated developers who helped bring them to life. For questions and comments, please write to [email protected].

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Cracktastic Plastic 119: Worst Packaging Design + KD Toys-n-Customs - Toy Podcast 1:02:21

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From bubble-blister blunders to boxy behemoths, this episode is all about packaging faux pas! The Cracktastic Plastic crew tears into the toy world's most impractical, ugly, and downright disastrous designs. Whether it’s packaging that’s impossible to open without a power tool, or graphics that look like they were barfed out by a broken dot matrix …

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#103: Transformers Masterpiece / MPG Evolution 1:46:43

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The recently announced MPG-17 means we have a fourth Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime on the way soon! But what sets it apart from the previous attempts from over the years and just how has the line evolved since its 2003 beginnings? If you enjoy our podcast then find more... much more than meets the ear at www.patreon.com/tripletakeover TONS…

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Zoox Crash Fallout, COATUE’s $1B Open Fund, and Office Hours with FusionAds | E2122 1:06:36

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Today’s show: Jason, Lon & Alex discuss the day’s hottest tech and startup news. Zoox’s robotaxi crash and voluntary recall, COATUE’s innovative open-ended venture fund that could democratize private tech investing, the NSO Group's massive $167M fine for spyware abuse, Uber’s record-setting earnings and in-person work push, and a candid AI wake-up …

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Supply Lines - Resource Management in MTG | The Mana Pool #723 2:14:58

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Welcome to Supply Lines, a new running feature here on TMP where the dorks will be looking at resource management in games. What games? All games, because they all have a variety of resources that the player needs to manage to be able to play! To kick it all off, we're starting with the game that we and our audience probably have the most experienc…

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Episode 28 - Hills to Die On 1:10:18

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When it comes to our favorite hobby, it is clear that there is a lot of passion from collectors of TVC. However, perspective is important when you are a lifer such as myself and Chris Swanski of Bantha Skull. In this episode, Chris and I discuss hills we would die on for TVC, and hills we would not. What is most important to the long-term health of…

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Drawdown with Jon Foley 22:33

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Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Jonathan Foley, a scientist whose work is shaping the future of our planet. We discuss his impactful research on climate change, food security, and global sustainability, and how his insights are translated into real-world solutions. Learn from a leading voice who advises governments and organizations wo…

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At The Table with The Dice Tower - Plugging In 1:04:18

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This time, Tom shares his adventures in Mexico, and Julie has tales to tell from Greece. Then, we kick of our discussion of video games that feel like board games with Eric's obsession with Blue Prince, before moving on to a bunch of other electronic games, including some that have made the leap to boardgames. We open up the mailbag for a question …

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994: Ruining The Cayman, The Next Horse, Made-Up Theater 1:01:15

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The buying process always has twists and turns, but hopefully results in owning the car you love! Listener conclusions are the theme for Topic Tuesday, and the guys share stories of what people bought. They debate ‘baby exec’ cars for Helen W., who is leaning towards a Mercedes. Social media questions ask why manufacturers lean towards understeer i…

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The Best IPs Never Licensed for the Tabletop 44:41

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A recent episode with Mantic's Ronnie Renton got into licensing IPs for tabletop miniature games. That prompted our question of the month for April, which was: What classic, popular, or obscure IPs would you most like to see adapted into a miniatures game? So, here are our answers. And if you want to get involved in this month's QotM, here's the li…

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Cursor’s $9B Round, AI-Powered Toys & CloudNuro’s SaaS Fix | E2121 1:25:51

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Today’s show: Cursor’s explosive growth, hitting $200M in ARR and a massive $9B valuation. They also explore the buzz around Magical Toys’ new AI-powered dinosaur, where LLMs meet playtime. The conversation turns to “vibe coding” and how AI dev tools are changing the way product teams build. Plus, Jason shares stories from his Formula 1 poker table…

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A Conversation With Bill Greening, An Iconic Barbie Designer: Part Two 52:25

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For over 25 years, Bill Greening’s unique designs and fashions brought Barbie into the new millennium. From Play to Collector lines, his passionate work helped shape the world’s most famous doll for new generations. Known by every Barbie collector, not just because of his designs, but also his passion as a collector himself, he has embraced every f…

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Curry powder: How old is too old? And the ‘famous’ curried tuna 24:47

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Weirdly, this is quite a sentimental episode. We also look into whether curry powder is actually Indian and make a hot hot hot creation featuring Clive of India. [1.04] The ‘famous’ curried tuna [8.25] How old is too old? [14.12] Hot sauce [19.38] Is curry powder is actually Indian? Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) …

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Apple’s App Store Loss, AI Persuasion, and an Interview with Tyler Denk of Beehiiv | E2120 1:14:46

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Today’s show: Jason, Lon, and Alex break down a loaded week in tech: Apple’s 27% App Store “link-out” fee gets shut down by a judge—unlocking margin for startups and slashing CAC; AI bots on Reddit’s r/ChangeMyView are now 6x more effective than humans at changing minds, signaling a seismic shift in online discourse; and Beehiiv CEO Tyler Denk join…

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‘Star Trek: Red Alert’ At Universal Fan Fest Review + News Roundup For SNW, Academy, Paramount, And more 1:04:53

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It’s been a while, so it’s time to round up the news! Anthony and Laurie are joined by TrekMovie comics reviewer Joe Andosca to talk about Tony & Joe’s evening at Universal Fan Fest with Star Trek actors and the immersive experience on the Enteprise-D. We also have updates on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy, business news about …

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‘Star Trek: Red Alert’ At Universal Fan Fest Review + News Roundup For SNW, Academy, Paramount, And more 1:04:53

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993: Pilgrimage 2025 - The Tenth Anniversary, The Annual Tradition, The ‘Ten-Nine-Eight-Minute’ Lap 23:29

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For their annual driving trip to the the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps tracks, the guys celebrate 10 years and interview the drivers who joined! Please rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at [email protected] or everydaydriver.com. Do…

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Bricking News! April 26th - May 2nd, 2025 37:59

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It's May the 4th be with you weekend! Star Wars isn't the only news though: Summer 2025 sets have been revealed, Mattel has released their new lineup, and a LEGO set is coming to a bookshelf near you! That and more on this week's Bricking News! Set Review: 75416 Chopper C1-10P Astromech Droid MOC Review: Tie Avenger by EDGE OF BRICKS Become a Brick…

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What's Next for AI Infrastructure with Amin Vahdat | AI Basics with Google Cloud 27:34

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In this episode of AI Basics, Jason sits down with Amin Vahdat, VP of ML at Google Cloud, to unpack the mind-blowing infrastructure behind modern AI. They dive into how Google’s TPUs power massive queries, why 2025 is the “Year of Inference,” and how startups can now build what once felt impossible. From real-time agents to exponential speed gains,…

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Bittensor’s Rise, Meta’s Llama Goes Cloud, & AI Now Writes Your Code | E2119 1:04:49

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Today’s show: Jason, Alex, Lon and Special Guest Mark Jeffrey of Hash Rate, cover the explosive rise of Bittensor, a decentralized AI compute network some are calling the “third great coin” after Bitcoin and Ethereum, explore Meta’s bold move to host its open-source LLaMA models via partnerships with Groq and Cerebras—potentially setting the stage …

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The Deaf Composer: How Beethoven wrote music he couldn’t hear 31:39

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What happens when one of history’s greatest composers begins to lose the very sense he relies on most? In this episode, we explore how Ludwig van Beethoven continued to create groundbreaking music even as his world fell into silence. Along the way, we uncover the myths, inventions, and raw determination that fueled Beethoven’s defiant creativity, a…

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Reforestation through Design with MasayaCo 28:26

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How can a simple idea blossom into a movement that plants over a million trees and reshapes an entire industry? Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of MasayaCo, a global brand proving that beautiful furniture and a thriving planet can go hand in hand. Discover how their innovative "reforestation through design" philosophy tackles deforesta…

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Heather Kahle - A systems approach to her Canadian Manual Handling Projects 41:19

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Heather Kahle talks with Sharon Todd about her work, her manual handling projects and the tools that she uses. As a Human Factors consultant and previous president of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists, Heather helps companies apply human organizational performance/human factors and ergonomics principles and methods. In 30 years with WorkSafeB…

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#268: The Truth Behind Being a Game Inventor with Jeremy Posner 45:32

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Behind every “yes” in the toy industry, there’s a mountain of “no’s,” countless hours of hustle, and more trial and error than most people expect. At one point, he came close to walking away from it all—until a single line from an episode of Bluey reminded him that making games was exactly what he was meant to do. In this episode Making It In The T…

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A Conversation With Bill Greening, An Iconic Barbie Designer: Part One 46:24

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For over 25 years Bill Greening’s unique designs and fashion brought Barbie into the new millennium. From Play to Collector lines, his passionate work has helped shape the world’s most famous doll for new generations. Known by every Barbie collector, not just because of his designs, but also his passion as a collector himself, he has embraced every…

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216 - Lucky Leon COMMENTARY (with Anthony Desiato) 1:01:52

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Are you in the market for a combination stapler, pencil sharpener, poison dart shooter, and clock radio?! Well, look no further than "Lucky Leon!" Anthony Desiato (Digging For Kryptonite) stops by to talk comic book coworker romance, nuclear field goals, and car bombs in the podcast's first-ever commentary track! Ready, set, play! Check out Anthony…

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All About Roguelikes | The Mana Pool #722 2:15:33

9d ago2:15:33

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What exactly is a roguelike? Well it's a video game...genre? Sort of? Genres are all made up and stupid. In this episode, the dorks will dive into what makes a roguelike a roguelike, with lots of relevant conversations about various aspects of the whole thing. And be sure to let us know your favorite roguelikes and why! Stay tuned for the end when …

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Ronna Medical: The Robotic System Transforming Neurosurgery 16:30

9d ago16:30

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Ronna Medical is an advanced technology company revolutionizing neurosurgery with advanced robotic systems. These robots assist in making surgeries such as biopsies more accurate, safe and efficient. The RONNA (short for Robotic Neuro-Navigation) robotic arm is controlled remotely by the surgeon and is able to make the surgeries more cost-effective…

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Cracktastic Plastic 118: Cat's Pajamas + GDE Vintage - Toy Podcast 1:07:16

9d ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Pounce into the purr-fect episode as the Cracktastic crew claws through the curious and collectible world of cat-themed toys and action figures! From ferocious felines to cuddly kitties, we're spotlighting the coolest, quirkiest, and most collectible cats in toy history. Whether it’s Thundercats, Scratch from TMNT, or those fuzzy 80s plush pals, th…

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992: Slate Truck, Cash Extraction Devices, Test Drive Tourism 54:40

9d ago54:40

54:40

The guys discuss the newest, most attractive EV truck on the market: Slate! For Topic Tuesday, Cliff in TX asks about saving for dream cars. Then, Andrew in NY realizes he doesn’t need a truck, but doesn’t want to scare off potential dates. Social media questions ask why isn’t your sports car faster than your daily, and why are all cheaper 4-door s…

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Meta’s Dangerous Chat, Protect AI & Founder Fridays Pitch Comp | E2118 1:26:49

9d ago1:26:49

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Today’s show: we break down the wild story behind Meta’s AI chatbots going completely off the rails — including a bombshell WSJ exposé about bots flirting with minors. Then they cover Palo Alto Networks’ huge $500M+ acquisition of Protect AI, and sit down with the founder of Formulate, who’s building a robotic kitchen for chemicals and cosmetics. P…

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🎂McDonald’s party cake & Hungry Jacks’ ‘coolest’ promo ever🍔 [Nostalgic Restaurants] 18:30

11d ago18:30

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Did this particularly weird thing ever happen at the Maccas parties you went to? And what did Hungry Jacks do in the '80s to make kids feel wildly cool? Find out in the last episode of our Nostalgic Restaurants miniseries. [1.22] McDonald's parties [9.51] Hungry Jacks' promo Follow us on Instagram (@ingredipedia) and TikTok (@ingredipedia) to see v…

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Discord’s Power Move, Slate’s Modular EVs & the “Act for Private Gain” | E2117 1:25:51

13d ago1:25:51

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Today’s show: Jason, Alex, and Lon break down today’s top tech and startup stories — from Slate Auto’s customizable $25K EV truck to Discord’s major leadership shakeup ahead of a potential IPO. They also cover Uber’s self-driving push with Volkswagen, Perplexity AI’s aggressive growth moves, and why value-driven products are winning in a tough econ…

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Neville Page Interview On Designing Star Trek Creatures And Characters, And His New Book Kickstarter Campaign 1:45:01

13d ago1:45:01

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Anthony and Laurie welcome creature designer Neville Page to the podcast this week. Neville has designed aliens and creatures for all three of the J.J. Abrams Star Trek movies, Discovery, and Picard, not to mention a few little movies like Avatar, Cloverfield, Super 8, and more—and he has a new Kickstarter project: a book that that’s both a persona…

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Neville Page Interview On Designing Star Trek Creatures And Characters, And His New Book Kickstarter Campaign 1:45:01

13d ago1:45:01

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80s Nostalgia: Wrestling Mania, Movie Mania & Toy Show Buzz! March and April 1985 1:06:10

13d ago1:06:10

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Alex and Cruz are back with exciting news about the Chicago Toy Show and recapping their awesome interviews with toy legends Bob Budiansky and Kirk Bozigian at NE CT Con! Then, we dive deep into March and April of 1985, revisiting iconic movies like Mask, The Secret of the Sword (He-Man & She-Ra!), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, The Care Bears M…

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991: Worldwide Plague Of Enthusiasts, Losing The Perfect Car, Names Are Way Too Long 58:34

13d ago58:34

58:34

Nissan is losing more money than anticipated - what future model(s) will turn their fortunes around? The guys offer fun daily SUV choices to Mira & Marc in Switzerland, and lost-car replacements for Justin in Canada. Social media questions ask how you define a ‘low-mileage’ car, what makes car colors work on some but not others, and how many charac…

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Bricking News! April 19th - 25th, 2025 (5 years!) 22:07

13d ago22:07

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5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE BACK 2 BRICK PODCAST! Star Wars Celebration delivered big with exciting reveals: a new season of Rebuild the Galaxy, a large-scale K-2SO, and exclusive posters! Plus, fresh additions to the LEGO Botanicals line and stunning new Art sets. All that and more on this week’s Bricking News! Tune in and keep on building! Please j…

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Nintendo Switch 2, Surge vs Orbitz, & 90s Toy Commercials 1:19:06

13d ago1:19:06

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Alex and Cruz are back with a deep dive into the latest gaming buzz and 90s nostalgia! We're breaking down the potential Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, including its rumored specs and how it might impact the retro gaming market. Plus, Cruz is launching his own retro store, "Cruz'n Retro"! Join us as we discuss: Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors: 4K, 120Hz, and m…

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Cursor’s $300M ARR, Uber’s FTC Battle, and Office Hours with GoShare | E2116 1:02:26

15d ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Today’s show: Jason, Alex and Lon unpack the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber and what it could mean for subscription UX, break down how AI startup Cursor is growing faster than almost any SaaS company in history, and discuss how dark patterns, consumer trust, and regulatory scrutiny are reshaping product design. They also touch on the future of big tech…

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The Hottoycast Episode Seventy Eight Nine 1:22:32

15d ago1:22:32

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