Author: Burt Preston
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Episode 6 – The Toys That Made Us (w/ Brian Volk-Weiss)
Who we are is influenced by many factors growing up, but if you’re like us, then toys had a huge impact! On this episode of the show, we discuss the latest season of Netflix’s The Toys That Made Us and interview the show’s executive producer and director Brian Volk-Weiss.
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Episode 5 – Open the Vault, Disney+
As most fans celebrated the long-awaited launch of the new Disney+ streaming service, we were left lamenting the forgotten gems of yesteryear. Follow along with us as we give our picks for some of the best (and weirdest) Disney properties that have yet to make an appearance on the popular platform.
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Episode 4 – Happy Meal’s 40th Anniversary
In 1979 McDonalds released what would become a family staple: The Happy Meal. Not only did parents have an easy option for a menu selection at an affordable price, children left the Golden Arches with just a little bit of magic. Join us as we look back at the most popular and valuable toys, our memories, and as we "super size-up" the competition!
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In-Between #1: Getting to Know You
Instead of our normal deep-dive, we're changing things up a bit with some introductions and a VHS adventure. Later, we talk about what we've been up to lately (like the latest Call of Duty and the Terminator: Dark Fate) before discussing some old cartoons that only lasted one season.
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Episode 3 – The Rocketeer (w/ Billy Campbell)
There's a new Rocketeer cartoon on Disney Junior, so we just had to talk about it! Strap in and blast off with us as we talk the original movie, the new series, and interview the Rocketeer himself, Billy Campbell.
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Video – Flight of the Navigator Intro
The Disney Sunday Night Movie was a cornerstone of my childhood. I don’t know how many we watched in my household, but I do know we recorded several onto VHS. […]
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Episode 2 – Halloween and Our Masks
It's time for Halloween, which means a closer look at two famous mask makers: Ben Cooper and Don Post. Join us for plenty holiday nostalgia and a fast five list of our favorite "masks" in pop culture.
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Video – Retro Commercials During Disney’s Mr. Boogedy
Step back in time and enjoy these six fantastic vintage commercials, and we guarantee you'll have at least one earworm stuck in your head.
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Episode 1 – Creepshow, Are You Afraid of the Dark, and Other Anthologies
With the new Creepshow series on Shudder, the new Nickelodeon reboot of Are You Afraid of the Dark, and the popularity of Netflix's Black Mirror, anthology series are all the rage. Journey with us as we look at the history of these popular horror shows and share our thoughts on the current reboots.
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