Episode 2: Toys as Transitional Objects with Stacey Rader
Junk Fed
English - November 01, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsPersonal Journals Society & Culture TV & Film 1970s 1980s 1990s childhood comicbooks movies music nostalgia popculture television Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In childhood development, transitional objects provide comfort in difficult or unique situations. We're joined by Stacey Rader, of Adventures of a Geeky Vixen, to discuss some of the toys that helped us through some tricky times growing up and into adulthood.
We laugh, we cry (almost), and get a little gross.
Visuals
Turns out that Strawberry Shortcake rag dolls make great stunt padding in a pinch. And they smell good too.
My old friend with the crooked nose and droopy eye.
Carrie Fisher meets Endor Carrie Fisher
E.T. means home. Me and my best friend with our Showtime Kamar E.T.s in 1982.
He's an adult, he's annoying, and he's an important part of Stacey's past.
Moss Man got me through a long drive to my impending doom (hospital visit).
When you're nervous about flying, it's good to have the ultimate co-pilot at your side.
Extras
Jim Henson's The Christmas Toy
"More Than Just Teddy Bears" by Colleen Goddard