Episode 103: Good Tidings For Goodnight Moon
This week, we take you on a wild journey into the history behind a tame book.
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Episode 79: Return Of The Christmas Special
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It's Christmas time once again, and for our Christmas special this year, we tackle the Rankin Bass Cinematic Universe of Santa Claus Is Comin To Town, and The Year Without A Santa Claus
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Episode 102: Break Ya K'NEX
This week we snap into the history of Lego's rival, K'NEX
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Episode 101: Super Soaker? I Hardly Know Her
This week, we take it to the segregated south to learn the story of how the Super Soaker came to life.
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en-usJune 15, 2020
Episode 100: And I Say Hey! (The History of Arthur)
In the ONE HUNDREDTH episode of Toys Were Us, we talk about Rick's favorite part of childhood, Arthur. The crown jewel of PBS. The second longest running animated series behind the Simpsons.
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en-usMay 25, 2020
Episode 99: Cotton Candy Sweet And Low, Let Me See You Tootsie Roll!
This week we take it back to a simpler time, where candy was a penny, and chocolate was king. And learn the tragic backstory of a man who gave us all the tootsie roll!
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en-usMay 18, 2020
Episode 98: Winnie The Two
This week in part two of our dive into the Hundred Acre Wood, we discuss which of it's inhabitants are a cuck, and how Winnie the Pooh helped create Teddy Ruxpin
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en-usMay 11, 2020
Episode 97: Most Of All Winnie The Pooh (Part 1: Featuring Jim Cummings)
This week, we travel to the Hundred Acre Woods to spend time with one special bear, and learn half of his story. With a special guest appearance by Jim Cummings!
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en-usMay 04, 2020
Episode 96: Somebody Toucha My Spaghet (The Story Of Chef Boyardee)
This week we stir up a pot of delicious history of an Italian man with a heart of gold and a pot of spaghetti. Chef Ettore Boiardi. Aka Chef Boyardee!
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en-usApril 27, 2020
A Death In The Family
There has been a death in my family. Please enjoy this episode of Legends & Libations (my side podcast) in place of Toys Were Us. We'll be back soon!
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en-usApril 20, 2020
Episode 95: Why Don't You Have A Seat? (The Story Of Alice In Wonderland)
This week we grin a Cheshire grin and take you down the rabbit hole to explore the history of Alice In Wonderland and it's disgusting origins.
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en-usApril 13, 2020