Best Hosted By Kevin Toye Podcasts (2025)

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D is for Daredevil - The Man Without Fear 24:01

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21h ago24:01

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Today we explore Marvel Comic's Daredevil, his creation, evolution, and enduring social significance - especially as a blind superhero, a Catholic hero, and a grounded urban crime-fighter whose stories reflect the complexities of modern American society. Recommended reading for this episode: Marvel Comics: The Untold Story by Sean Howe (2012) Marve…

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C is for Carl Barks - "The Good Duck Artist" 23:51

2d ago23:51

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Today C is for Carl Barks, so we examine Barks’s life and creative development, explore his enormous body of work, and analyze his lasting social and cultural significance—from his invention of Scrooge McDuck and Duckburg’s expansive mythology to his influence on generations of cartoonists, writers, economists, filmmakers, and global readers. Recom…

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B is for Batman - The Dark Knight 22:02

8d ago22:02

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Since his debut in Detective Comics #27 in 1939, Batman has become more than a comic-book superhero—he is a modern myth, a cultural archetype, and a dynamic reflection of society’s shifting values, fears, and aspirations. Some Recommended Reading: Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman by Marc Tyler Nobleman Batman: The Complete Histo…

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A is for Archie - America's Favorite Teenager 23:19

9d ago23:19

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Archie Comics is far more than a series of teen humor stories from the mid-20th century; it is a living, evolving cultural landmark. From its 1941 origins in Pep Comics to the global success of Riverdale, the franchise has continually adapted while retaining its essential charm. Recommended reading for this episode: Archie: His First 50 Years By Ch…

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Superfantastic: Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood 2:16:10

6M ago2:16:10

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It is Friday the thirteenth and that means we have a new Friday to cover. This time we are diving into The New Blood. A movie where Jason battles a final girl that is definitely not Carrie. We cover the history of the seventh Friday and people who made it possible .By Superfantastic

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Superfantastic: Jack Frost (97) 1:41:47

12M ago1:41:47

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It's the holiday season and our tradition continues. This year our Christmas movie was picked by Austin. We cover the history of the killer snowman movie with the iconic VHS box art and the people who made it. Find out how close this was to being a very different film!By Superfantastic

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Superfantastic: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (74) 3:47:49

1y ago3:47:49

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This time we are talking about one of, if not the greatest horror movie of all time! We talk the history of the film from concept to the fallout after the film was released. The story of how this movie came to exist is as wild as the film itself. The making of this film took a toll on everyone involved. Some went on to have huge careers, others fad…

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Superfantastic: Tobe Hooper 2:23:37

1y ago2:23:37

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In this episode we are talking about the life and career of one of the most prolific directors in horror movie history. From his years growing up in Texas to his time in LA, the UK and more. We talk about all of his films and some that didn't happen. All of this a build up to next months Texas Chainsaw episode.…

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Superfantastic: 2024 Best Horror Movies (special episode) 1:21:02

1y ago1:21:02

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On this episode we talk about our favorite new horror movies in 2024 and what is available streaming this Halloween season. Sure there are two months left but most of the horror that matters has already been released for the year. There are some unexpected picks. We also review what movies are streaming on each platform this October. Which Streamer…

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Superfantastic: A New Beginning 2:41:57

1+ y ago2:41:57

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It's Friday the 13th and that means we are talking about the man in the hockey mask again. This time that guy isn't Jason Voorhees though. We are talking the 5th Friday the 13th "A New Beginning". This one is pretty polarizing. People either love it or hate it. We dig into the dark and surprising history of this 80's slasher classic.…

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Superfantastic: Silent Night Deadly Night (84) 1:49:33

2y ago1:49:33

1:49:33

It's the Holiday season and that means it's time for the (mostly) annual holiday episode. This year it is the Christmas cult classic Silent Night Deadly Night. We talk the history of the film and it's impact on holiday horror. We also discuss the future of the show.By Superfantastic

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Superfantastic Horror Movies: Jason Takes Manhattan W/ Austin from If You Catch My Grift 2:17:57

2y ago2:17:57

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It's Friday the 13th and we are back with another episode about Jason Voorhees. This time it's Part 8 Jason Takes Manhattan. The least accurately titled film in the series. The guest is Austin from If You Catch My Grift. We cover this history of the film and the multiple ways it could have been a better movie.…

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Power Kid Podcast: Kevin Daniels | Fun In Motion Toys 28:30

2y ago28:30

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In the latest episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Kevin Daniels, President and Co-Founder of Fun In Motion Toys to the show. Fun In Motion is the four-time Toy of the Year (TOTY) finalist behind mesmerizing toys including Shashibo, Spin Ball, and Wandini. On the show, Daniels explains how an activity…

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Power Kid Podcast: Kyle Cosgrove | Goliath Games 32:30

2+ y ago32:30

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In the latest episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Kyle Cosgrove, Territory Manager at Goliath Games to the show. A sales vet with experience at Crazy Aaron's and Monkey Fish Toys, Cosgrove is focused on expanding Goliath's footprint across independent toy and game stores. On the show, he and Albritto…

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Power Kid Podcast: Tom Delaney | MUKIKIM 26:41

2+ y ago26:41

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In the latest episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Tom Delaney, Executive Vice President of MUKIKIM to the show. A seasoned toy industry veteran, Delaney has held roles at Mattel, The Walt Disney Co., JAKKS Pacific, and ran his own company, Homegrown Toys. On the show, Delaney shares insight into the …

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Power Kid Podcast: Pat Linden | Playmates Toys - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 29:46

2+ y ago29:46

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Go Ninja! Go Ninja! Go! In the latest episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Pat Linden, Vice President of Marketing at Playmates Toys to the show. Ahead of this week's release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Linden shares insight on his experience working with every iteration of the Tee…

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Power Kid Podcast: Leah Ringelstein | Zigazoo 28:47

2+ y ago28:47

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In the latest episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Leah Ringelstein, Director of Impact at Zigazoo to the show. Ringelstein is on the front lines of the world's biggest social media network for kids and leverages her background in classroom education and curriculum building in her work. Zigazoo has be…

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Power Kid Podcast: ASTRA Marketplace & Academy 36:19

2+ y ago36:19

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design goes LIVE from the show floor at ASTRA Marketplace & Academy in Columbus, Ohio. Check out mini interviews featuring Adam Hocherman (Fat Brain Toy Co.), Karen Hermann (Hand Craft), Julien Amundsen (Fantasma Toys), Chrissy Fagerholt (EAP Toys and Games), Jan Ma…

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Power Kid Podcast: The North East Toy Show (NETS) 30:58

2+ y ago30:58

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Alan and Christine Blumberg from RGB Sales and Lea Culliton (ex-HABA, ABC Kids Expo) to the show to discuss the launch of The North East Toy Show (NETS). "The Northeast connection to specialty" opens its doors in February 2024 for its inaugural show,…

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Power Kid Podcast: Talia Filippelli | The Genius of Play, Starr Therapy 33:37

2+ y ago33:37

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Talia Filippelli, founder of Starr Therapy, to the show. Filippelli is a Genius of Play Ambassador, an award-winning “Top Doc,” and has served as an advisor for Sesame Workshop. Most recently, she developed The Genius of Play’s Emotional Wellness Pla…

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Power Kid Podcast: Lauren Derse | Learning Express Toys & Gifts 28:29

2+ y ago28:29

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Lauren Derse, CEO of Learning Express Toys & Gifts to the show. Derse leads the largest franchised toy store chain in the U.S. and has vast experience with store ownership and oversight. Learning Express is known for its expert staff, localized selec…

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Power Kid Podcast: Chris Cote | Scentco 39:38

3y ago39:38

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Chris Cote, founder and president of Scentco to the show. On the show, Cote unpacks the exact moment the idea of scented pencils struck him and what he did next. He shares the complexities involved in finding the perfect scent for every product, and …

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Power Kid Podcast: Evan Katz and Josh Roberts | Very Special Games 34:20

3y ago34:20

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Evan Katz and Josh Roberts of Very Special Games to the show. On the show, Katz and Roberts deliver intel on the guerrilla warfare tactics required to self-produce games. They launched their first successful game, Charity Party, on Kickstarter in 201…

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Power Kid Podcast: Lee Allentuck | RN Branding & Licensing, Melissa & Doug, Blue Marble, The Last Gameboard 37:49

3y ago37:49

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Lee Allentuck to the show. Over the course of his career, Allentuck has done it all, from leading Global Gaming at Hasbro to serving as Licensing Market Lead for LEGO to founding Raising Nerd. He currently serves as an Innovation Scout for Blue Marbl…

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Superfantastic: Jason Goes To Hell (w/ Jason Donnelly) 2:42:50

3y ago2:42:50

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It's Friday the 13th and we are talking about New Line Cinema's first Friday, Jason Goes To Hell. The guest is my long time frind Jason Donnelly. We talk the history of this movie and attempt to make sense of the plot.By Superfantastic

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Power Kid Podcast: Jeanie Crone | Bimi Boo/ASTRA 29:43

3y ago29:43

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Jeanie Crone to the show. Crone has a wealth of experience spanning toys, fashion, and education. She previously served as the senior manager of specialty at Schleich, sales manager at Ojo, and Chairman of the Board at the American Specialty Toy Reta…

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Power Kid Podcast: Brandi Pinsker | Project Genius 26:47

3y ago26:47

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Project Genius CEO Brandi Pinsker to the show. Project Genius is a Texas-based crew of "thinkers, tinkers, and inventors" that creates brainteasers and games. Pinsker previously served as a buyer at Go! Retail Group's Calendar Club and is an expert i…

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Superfantastic: Shaun of the Dead (w/ Ziggy Haim) 1:48:02

3y ago1:48:02

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The first episode of season 4. After a year off the show returns. This time we are talking about the horror comedy classic Shaun of the Dead. The guest is professional wrestler Ziggy Haim.By Superfantastic

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Power Kid Podcast: Steve Wampold | Good Banana 23:59

3y ago23:59

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Steve Wampold to the show. In 2002, Wampold founded Big Mouth Inc. and grew the company to become a leader in the swim and inflatables space where it still enjoys much success today. A few years ago, after selling Big Mouth to a private equity firm, …

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Power Kid Podcast: Anand Dhirmalani | Lil Wish Lanterns 26:18

3y ago26:18

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Anand Dhirmalani to the show. Dhirmalani is an expert in the As Seen On TV space and is collaborating with Albritton on the launch of a new brand: Lil Wish Lanterns. On the show, Dhirmalani shares his journey from Fushigi to Pillow Pets and his recen…

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Power Kid Podcast: Karen Kilpatrick | Kaypin Media and Genius Cat Books 24:51

3+ y ago24:51

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Karen Kilpatrick of Kaypin Media and Genius Cat Books to the show. Kilpatrick helps brands and creatives navigate the publishing industry with a focus on creating kids' books. On the show, Kilpatrick explains how telling nighttime stories to her kids…

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Power Kid Podcast: Chrissy Fagerholt | EAP Toys & Games 32:01

3+ y ago32:01

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Chrissy Fagerholt of EAP Toys & Games to the show. EAP produces a range of games — including You Who?, Friend or Faux, and The Lunch Room Game — that pair a hint of strategy and humor into a play pattern that requires a little luck. On the show, Fage…

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Power Kid Podcast: Bill Nichols, Peter Cmiel | Blip Toys 35:13

3+ y ago35:13

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Bill Nichols and Peter Cmiel of Blip Toys to the show. On the show, the Blip Toys duo explains how some decisions they made early in their careers guided them to where they are today. The conversation veers toward the success of the Squinkies collect…

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Power Kid Podcast | Nick Christensen, Threepipe Reply 26:51

3+ y ago26:51

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Nick Christensen of Threepipe Reply to the show. Christensen is a managing partner and head of Amazon at the company, helping clients like TOMY, VTech, and Mookie Toys maximize their Amazon selling strategy. On the show, Albritton and Christensen dis…

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Power Kid Podcast: Cassidy Smith | The Uniche Collective 26:52

3+ y ago26:52

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Cassidy Smith, president of the Uniche Collective to the show. For 18 years Smith served as vice president of sales and marketing at Hape International. Now, as president of its new specialty division, the Uniche Collective, Smith and his team scour …

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Power Kid Podcast: Choon Ng, Jake Minor | Rainbow Loom 28:06

3+ y ago28:06

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Choon Ng and Jake Minor of Rainbow Loom to the show. Following a quick recap on the backstory of the TOTY and TAGIE-winning Rainbow Loom, Albritton, Ng, and Minor delve into the empowering nature of Rainbow Loom play and the social capital that kids …

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Power Kid Podcast: Steve Markey | Hog Wild Toys 26:23

3+ y ago26:23

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Steve Markey, vice president of sales and marketing at Hog Wild Toys to the show. For more than two decades, Markey has traversed the toy industry with roles at Wham-O, PlanToys, Green Toys, Crazy Aaron's, and more. On the show, Albritton and Markey …

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Power Kid Podcast: The Toy Foundation Discusses Industry Support for Ukraine 30:23

3+ y ago30:23

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The Toy Book presents a special episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” in which host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes The Toy Foundation’s Executive Director Pam Mastrota and Chairman of the Board Andy Weiner to the show. The Toy Foundation operates underneath the umbrella of The Toy Association to provide philanthropic support and vital pl…

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Power Kid Podcast: Jamie Emmick | Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co. 27:28

3+ y ago27:28

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Jamie Emmick to the show. Emmick serves as director of special markets for the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co. (BHTB) and leads the CustomPlush.com side of the business. She is a Genius of Play Ambassador and was a recent finalist in the Rising Star/Lic…

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Power Kid Podcast: Gary Pope of Kids Industries 37:35

4y ago37:35

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Kids Industries CEO and Co-Founder Gary Pope to the show. Pope leads a team of researchers, strategists, creatives, and developers that work to help toy, entertainment, and consumer products companies better connect with families around the world. Ki…

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Power Kid Podcast: Spin Master Creative Director Stephanie Guo 24:43

4y ago24:43

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Spin Master Creative Director Stephanie Guo to the show. Guo oversees creative vision for key brands, including PAW Patrol, GUND, Mighty Express, Kinetic Sand, Orbeez, and Etch-A-Sketch. On the show, Albritton and Guo discuss the unique differences b…

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Power Kid Podcast: Aaron Muderick of Crazy Aaron's 32:20

4y ago32:20

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Aaron Muderick to the show. Muderick is the founder of Crazy Aaron’s, the company behind Thinking Putty and Land of Dough. Crazy Aaron’s revolutionized the putty business and currently ships more than 30 unique colors to retailers and consumers aroun…

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Power Kid Podcast: Wes Hardin of Diverse Marketing 31:08

4y ago31:08

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Diverse Marketing CEO and owner Wes Hardin to the show. Since 1959, Diverse Marketing has served the retail industry with a curated catalog of toys and games, gift items, and sporting goods. The company maintains dedicated showrooms in multiple citie…

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Power Kid Podcast: Soapbox Labs' Jamie Beaumont 30:10

4y ago30:10

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Jamie Beaumont, chief operating officer at SoapBox Labs. SoapBox Labs is focused on the growing technology of voice recognition and how it can best be used for kids in a variety of sectors. SoapBox Labs licenses its technology for use in K-12 educati…

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Power Kid Podcast: Well Played Toys' David Gardiner 28:16

4y ago28:16

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes David Gardiner, founder of Well Played Toys. Gardiner began his career at Hasbro and has since held executive roles at Basic Fun!, MEGA Brands, and more. As founder and president of Well Played Toys, Gardiner is developing products for kids and colle…

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Power Kid Podcast: TREND Enterprises' Paul Weibel 32:20

4y ago32:20

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Paul Weibel, manager of consumer sales at Trend Enterprises. Over the course of his career, Weibel — a former sea captain — has held positions at a variety of toy and game companies, including MindWare, The Manhattan Toy Co., Asmodee, Hansa Creation,…

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Power Kid Podcast: Talking Blinger with Angie Cella 38:33

4y ago38:33

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Blinger creator Angie Cella to the show. In 2014, Cella devised an invention that lets kids easily add sparkle to their hair. Through further development, Kickstarter campaigns, and self-funded experimentation, Cella scored a deal with Wicked Cool To…

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Power Kid Podcast: Toys "R" Us Canada Owner Doug Putman Talks Toys, Retail, and Distribution 30:28

4y ago30:28

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Doug Putman, the new owner of Toys "R" Us Canada and Babies "R" Us Canada. Putman's latest venture places the iconic retailer into a portfolio that includes Everest Toys, Sunrise Records, Alex Global Products, and FYE. On the show, Albritton asks Put…

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Power Kid Podcast: Introducing Cubles with Joel Morris and Mike Horn 29:00

4+ y ago29:00

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Joel Morris and Mike Horn, co-founders of Cubles — sturdy, paperboard characters that are made in the U.S. On the show, Albritton asks the duo about engineering the unique articulation of their Cubles figures and the challenges of creating an environ…

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Superfantastic Horror Movies: The Burning (w/Austin from If You Catch My Grift) 2:36:23

4+ y ago2:36:23

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We are rounding out the summer camp series with The Burning. The guest for this episode is Austin from the podcast If You Catch My Grift. We break down the history of the movie and how it launched the careers of some of the most successful and questionable people in the entertainment industry.