Best Micro Collection Podcasts (2025)

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Kids Meals and the Fast Food Frenzy of Toys 1:26:07

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11h ago1:26:07

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This week we discuss the wide and varied lines of fast food restaurants kids meals. The common and possible the ones we may have forgotten about. Who new there was so much out there. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/chasingplasticpodcast/ https://www.ktowntoyshows.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ginamidala/ https://www.instagram.com/collectinghavok/…

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Can we survive the Freddy Game? It's a nightmare! Pegwarmers #209 40:48

1d ago40:48

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We are in the Halloween Spirit and Ryan from Monster FX and Kevin stop by the video store to visit Tony from Hack the Movies with a board game. This games is a real nightmare! Freddy's Game based on Nightmare on Elm Street and Freddy's Nightmare. Who is Freddy? Who will survive? #209 Pegwarmers Order I was a Teenage Monster Zine https://www.etsy.co…

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ENCORE // Luke Tarrant: How a Motorcycle Accident Turned Into Viral Fame 45:13

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This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Luke Tarrant as an encore presentation - originally published April 29th, 2025. Motorcycle adventurer turned unexpected social media star Luke Tarrant (@luke_tarrant) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss how a catastrophic accident changed his life forever. In this compelling episode, Luke shar…

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#268: Star Wars News Catch-Up: Hasbro Reveals, IMAX 50th, Rogue Squadron, & The Acolyte Secrets! 57:05

23h ago57:05

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On this episode of the Smugglers Galaxy Podcast, we cover the latest Star Wars news! Catch all the reveals from MCM London, including new Hasbro Black Series, Vintage Collection, and Retro Collection figures. Plus, we discuss Star Wars heading to IMAX for its 50th anniversary, the latest rumors about Rogue Squadron potentially shifting to a Disney+…

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Toy Shorts: Micro Machines 10:14

3d ago10:14

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A little subject called Micro Machines. A small toy line with a big impact! Grab your play sets and enjoy! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micro_Machines https://www.ktowntoyshows.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chasingplasticpodcast/By Chasing Plastic

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Gaga over Galoob and our NY Comic-Con hits 1:37:14

6d ago1:37:14

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This week we get back on track with a great discussion about Galoob and their list of properties the represented. Also we talk about our top hits from the NY Comic-Con and a short rundown of The Chicago Toy Show. Thanks again and Enjoy! https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Galoob https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galoob https://www.instagram.com/chasingpla…

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When Accountability Hurts: Discipline, Violations, and the Human Side of Error 21:31

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Not all mistakes are created equal. In this episode, we explore the difference between human error, negligence, and violations—and what happens when discipline enters the conversation. How do you hold people accountable without creating fear? And when is termination justified? Let’s talk about the human side of consequences. To learn more, visit: h…

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#267: The Star Wars Movie Disney Rejected 1:09:41

7d ago1:09:41

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Get ready, smugglers, because we're discussing the biggest "what if" in the galaxy: The Hunt for Ben Solo. This fully-scripted, Lucasfilm-approved Star Wars movie was blocked by Disney Studios! On this episode of Smugglers' Galaxy, we pull back the curtain on how corporate politics and mega-corporations can kill storytelling and prevent incredible …

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Chelsea Yamase: The OG Travel Creator Protecting The Places She Loves 37:13

7d ago37:13

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Chelsea Yamase (@chelseakauai) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share her journey from shy Hawaiian surfer to million-follower creator. Host Ross Borden explores Chelsea's 11 trips to Indonesia and her philosophy of prioritizing raw, authentic experiences over Instagram-perfect locations. Chelsea dives into growing up in Hawaii and how she learned to …

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Personalization and Innovation in a Regulated Industry: Experian’s Kathleen Peters 31:40

7d ago31:40

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Kathleen Peters brings a background with digital communications companies and tech startups to her role as Experian’s chief innovation officer. On this episode, Kathleen shares a bit about Experian’s Innovation Lab, outlining some of its projects and explaining how the recent democratization of generative AI tools has made even more innovative thin…

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Playmates Toys: Addams Family (1992) Pegwarmers #208 28:09

10d ago28:09

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It's getting close to Halloween and Kevin, Tony from Hack the Movies, and Ryan from MonsterFX are sitting down to discuss the single wave of Addams Family toys released by Playmates Toys in 1992 to accompany the cartoon show. #208 Pegwarmers Order I was a Teenage Monster Zine: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4391227298/pre-order-i-was-a-teenage-monste…

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Toy Shorts: 70"s KISS toys 12:28

12d ago12:28

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Karl brings this one home with a 70"s history on KISS toys. Enjoy!By Chasing Plastic

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Enjoy your bacon and Christmas ornaments while we don't talk toys 2:00:36

13d ago2:00:36

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2 Surprise guests, 1 hungry co-host and a whirlwind of just about everything. Oh and Jeff might loose his mar-balls. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/chasingplasticpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/formaldehyde_princess/ https://www.instagram.com/theworldinbrokenglass/ https://www.instagram.com/collectinghavok/ https://www.instagram.com/ktowntoysh…

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#266: Another Price Increase, George Lucas is NOT Pleased with Star Wars, and Ross Con Hauls! 53:16

15d ago53:16

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Get ready for the ultimate Star Wars collector deep dive and a massive toy hunt! On this episode of The Smugglers' Galaxy, the crew hits the road for the legendary Ross Con, targeting Ross Dress for Less locations across Atlanta and Charlotte. The main event: We break down Hasbro's new strategy of reusing HasLab tooling, a practice recently deploye…

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Garrett Gee: Building the Bucket List Family’s Travel Empire 52:30

14d ago52:30

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Garrett Gee of the Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a travel media empire with his family as they’ve traveled to over 100 countries over the past 10 years. In this episode, Garrett shares how he sold his iPhone app Scan to Snapchat for $54 million, then made the bold decision to set that money…

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GIJoe ReAction Plus Wave 5 - Pegwarmers #207 28:37

16d ago28:37

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Kevin is taking a look at the new O-Ring GI Joe figures from Super7 based on GIJoe the Movie. ReAction Plus wave 5 includes: Pythona, Big Lob, Arctic Destro, and Arctic Snake Eyes. Some of these figures have been on Kevin's wish list since he was a kid. #207 Pegwarmers Pegwarmers is the codename for toys and collectibles with high supply and low de…

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Toy Shorts: Transformers G1 Cartoon 1984-1987 20:01

17d ago20:01

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Jeff leads us out on this one with some basic fun info about the Transformers G1 cartoon line. Short, fun and as a bonus we added a top 10 thanks to the info from https://wheeljackslab.com/ Enjoy!By Chasing Plastic

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109: On the nose - How the nose shapes language 46:26

19d ago46:26

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We often invoke the idea of language by showing the mouth or the hands. But the nose is important to both signed and spoken languages: it can be a resonating chamber that air can get shaped by, as well as a salient location for the hand to be in contact with. In this episode, your hosts Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne get enthusiastic about the…

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Kira Bella: Rural Revitalization and Preserving Japan's Cultural Heritage 47:49

20d ago47:49

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Kira Bella (@earthkira), Founder of Kirameki and rural revitalization entrepreneur, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a cultural tourism business in the Japanese countryside. In this episode, Kira shares how she went from house-sitting cats and koi fish to becoming the third foreigner in Hiroshima Prefecture to receive a startup visa, …

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Are custom action figures collectable? 1:54:08

20d ago1:54:08

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Gina brings the great topic of collecting "custom" made action figures. This is a great topic with so many different directions to go to. We hope you enjoy!By Chasing Plastic

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This Time, It Was Me: The Psychology of Accountability and Human Error 18:26

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When mistakes happen, our instinct is to defend or deflect. But what happens when we say, “This time, it was me”? In this episode, we dive into the psychology of accountability, the fear of owning up, and how embracing our errors can actually make us stronger, more reliable, and more respected. To learn more, visit: https://humanerrorsolutions.com/…

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#265: NYCC Reveals, Tron HasLab, and Theme Park Updates! 1:02:30

22d ago1:02:30

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Get ready for an action-packed episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast! Toy Reveals & Action Figures: We dive deep into the exciting toy news from New York Comic Con (NYCC)! Tune in for our thoughts and opinions on all the latest reveals, including Star Wars Black Series, The Vintage Collection (TVC), and Retro Collection action figures. We break …

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Never Fight a Megatrend: Cisco’s Jeetu Patel 32:57

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Cisco is well known for its data, networking, security, and collaboration products. On today’s episode, Cisco’s president and chief product officer, Jeetu Patel, joins Sam for a discussion about artificial intelligence, a “megatrend” Jeetu sees as perhaps more significant than the development of the internet or the automobile because of its ability…

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GIJoe News & New to the Collection - Pegwarmers #206 27:46

25d ago27:46

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This week Kevin is talking about GI Joe Reaction+ News, GI Joe Classified render reveals and he is unboxing multiple GI Joe Classified figures including Snake-Eyes and Law & Order. (Sorry this episode got pushed back a week. I got hurt at work and was instructed to rest and stay off screens due to fears that I had a concussion.) #206 Pegwarmers Peg…

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Comm Tech chip reader from Star Wars Episode 1 12:53

26d ago12:53

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Gina brings it home with this toy short about the unique Comm Tech chip reader from Phantom Menace. Enjoy!By Chasing Plastic

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Store Exclusives? What's that? 2:13:42

29d ago2:13:42

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Gina's topic this week goes into store exclusives and which stores had the best selection, as well as the myths of the elusive "rocket firing Boba Fett" (info link provided https://www.jedinews.com/collecting/articles/myths-rocket-firing-fett/ ) We all had something to say about this. Enjoy!By Chasing Plastic

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#264: Hasbro Raises Prices, Lucasfilm Recycles Plots, with special guest David Quinn! 1:34:29

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Retro Con 2025 - Pegwarmers #205 35:36

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Kenner's Bill & Ted action figure line 6:30

1M ago6:30

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Karl has this one and goes super short with Kenner's Bill & Ted action figure line from 1991. Enjoy!By Chasing Plastic

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Collective Behavior Modification: Shaping Micro Cultures for Human Error Reduction 21:55

1M ago21:55

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This episode takes a deep dive into how collective behavior modification can transform organizational culture and reduce human error. We explore the science of group dynamics, reinforcement, and peer influence, then connect those principles to real-world GMP and high-reliability environments. From leadership modeling to process design and cultural …

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Who's a scalper with returning guest Peter Palmer 2:02:20

1M ago2:02:20

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Karl, Patrick and Jeff welcome Peter back to the pod with some interesting takes on scalping and where is the line drawn for that $ amount. Enjoy!By Chasing Plastic

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#263: Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Reaction, Sideshow Labria Review & Back To The Future Musical 1:00:37

1M ago1:00:37

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Get ready to journey to the galaxy far, far away! In this episode of The Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, we provide a full analysis of the new Mandalorian & Grogu movie trailer. Join us as we break down every scene, discuss key possible plot points, and uncover Easter eggs that went unnoticed. But that's not all! Jason gives his full review of the highl…

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Protection, Provenance, and Prompts: YouTube’s Angela Nakalembe 27:46

1M ago27:46

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A chemical engineer by training, Angela Nakalembe worked in the sciences and management consulting before landing at YouTube as the company’s engineering program manager for trust and safety. At YouTube, Angela explains, AI has become a first line of defense against harmful content. The technology not only accelerates content moderation tasks but m…

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A Lego Primer 22:04

1M ago22:04

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Jeff losses his bricks on a Lego Primer. Lots a info but we kept it simple. Enjoy!By Chasing Plastic

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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S3E6 Life With Grief: Micro-Moves That Change Everything with Tara Accardo 50:16

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Navigating Life with Grief: An Interview with Tara Accardo In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor welcomes Tara Accardo, a grief and transformational life coach and host of the 'Life with Grief' podcast. Tara shares her deeply personal journey of loss, including the deaths of both parents and her beloved dog, and how these…

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What did you buy at Retro Con 2025? - Pegwarmers #204 24:13

1M ago24:13

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Kevin and Chris from Long's Toys are checking in with Retro Con attendees to see what they bought. From toys to video games, and everything in-between, Retro Con 2025 was a blast. - #204 Pegwarmers Special Thanks To: Chris from Long's Toys: https://www.youtube.com/@longstoys The Breaux Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreauxShow Mr. Lobo: https://…

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A Garage Comic Sale and a "Golden Age" Paper City Toy Show 1:32:29

1M ago1:32:29

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The 4 amigos talk toy show wrap up from the Neenah Show and Pat gives the low down on a local comic book private sale. Enjoy!By Chasing Plastic

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Night Force: Beach Head & Quick Kick - Pegwarmers #203 24:17

1M ago24:17

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On this episode, Kevin is taking a look at the GIJoe Classified Series 2-Pack featuring Night Force Beach Head and Quick Kick. #203 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 b…

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#262: Corporate Crowdfunding: Is It Good for the Toy Industry? 47:07

1M ago47:07

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Join us on Smugglers Galaxy Podcast as we debate if large, multi-million dollar toy companies use crowdfunding platforms to fund their products? Historically, these platforms empowered independent creators and small businesses to bring their passion projects to life. But now, big corporations are using them to fund massive toy lines. Is this a misu…

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Kevin Droniak: Going Viral for ‘Micro Travel’ 24:28

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Kevin Droniak (@kevindroniak) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the revolutionary concept of micro travel - the art of visiting international destinations for less than 24 hours. In this episode, Kevin shares how he's been to places such as Egypt, Rome, and Ireland all as day trips, never staying the night in any of them. Host Ross Borden explo…

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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S3E5: K-Pop Demon Hunters & The Grief We Hide: When Connection Feels Dangerous 16:52

1M ago16:52

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Rumi's Grief: Unmasking Pain in K-Pop Demon Hunters In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor dives into the multi-layered grief of Rumi, the main character in Netflix's animated special 'K-Pop Demon Hunters.' Through Rumi’s story, Dr. Taylor examines the various aspects of hidden grief—losing a loved one, hiding parts of one…

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1993 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 13:59

2M ago13:59

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Gina leads us out on the 1993 line of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. What a story teller she is and with so much good info as well. Enjoy!By Chasing Plastic

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108: Highs and lows of tone in Babanki - Interview with Pius Akumbu 51:00

2M ago51:00

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Linguistic research has its highs and lows: from staging a traditional wedding to learn about ceremonial words to having your efforts to found a village school disrupted by civil war. Linguistic research can also be about highs and lows: in this case, looking at how high and low tones in Babanki words affect their meaning. In this episode, your hos…

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Some AI Disasters Part 2 14:26

2M ago14:26

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In the final 2-part episodes, we explore more real-world disasters where artificial intelligence went wrong—with consequences ranging from absurd to catastrophic. From recruitment tools that discriminated against women to chatbots that turned toxic, to algorithmic trading systems that triggered flash crashes, each case reveals a critical failure in…

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Milwaukee Comic Con Fall 2025 off the rails re-cap 2:05:49

2M ago2:05:49

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We get a little sideways discussing our experience at the September Milwaukee Comic Con by MC Conventions and Gina learns about the "Wizard". We hope you enjoy! https://mcconventions.com/By Chasing Plastic

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Abubakar Finiin: The Creator Behind Viral YouTube Series Kids of the Colony 21:38

2M ago21:38

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Abubakar Finiin (@kidsofthecolony), the London creator behind the viral travel series Kids of the Colony, joins CREATOR:The Podcast to discuss how he turned BBC rejection into a huge YouTube success. In this episode, Abu shares his journey from university student to independent TV producer, including how he convinced his friends to travel to Bangla…

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#261: May the North Be With You: A Star Wars Convention Recap & The Hasbro HasLab LAAT/i Funds! 1:02:44

2M ago1:02:44

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Join Jason, the world traveler, as he recaps his journey to Toronto, Ontario for "May the North Be With You," a premier fan-hosted Star Wars event in Canada. This episode is a must-listen for Star Wars collectors and fans, offering an in-depth look at the convention experience. Jason gives listeners an exclusive recap of the three-day event, from t…

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Challenging the Average With Open-Source AI: Hugging Face’s Thomas Wolf 34:24

2M ago34:24

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Thomas Wolf is the cofounder and chief science officer of open-source AI platform Hugging Face, which provides access to thousands of pretrained AI models that can be downloaded and run locally. With over 10 million users, getting started on the site can be a daunting task. Thomas explains how the company aims to improve its accessibility through d…

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Neca Godzilla line from 2014-2020 18:17

2M ago18:17

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Kaiju Karl breaks down the Godzilla line from NECA in their run from 2014-2020. Some cool stuff in there. Enjoy!By Chasing Plastic

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Micro Machines Collection - Pegwarmers #202 23:43

2M ago23:43

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Today Kevin is digging through a Micro Machine collection. Micro Machines were miniature scale vehicles produced by Galoob from 1987-1990. The line consisted of miniature vehicles and fun playsets. #202 Pegwarmers Pegwarmers is the codename for toys and collectibles with high supply and low demand. Join Kevin Jones, and his team of collector comman…