The Toy Podcast
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Two guys with a deep passion for toys, games, and the toy industry come together to explore different topics relating to the toy industry as a whole. Almost everyone has owned a toy but very few people know the stories behind them, well, we’re here to explore them.
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Episodes
Episode Thirty Eight: Movie Reviews - Renfield, Dungeons & Dragons, Tetris.
June 12, 2023 16:54 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBWe take a look and break down recent movies that are based on toys, games, and the beautiful art of story telling.
Episode Thirty Seven: Ten Highly Anticipated Movies Based on Toy Brands - 2023
April 30, 2023 11:04 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBWe explore a list of movies based on toy brands to be released in 2023.
Episode Thirty Six: Educational games for kids.
January 23, 2023 18:51 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBChildren learn best through play, and on this episode we share some of the games that are good for children to learn that prepares them for school.
Episode Thirty Five: Price versus Value - Guide to buying toys.
December 10, 2022 19:34 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBPrice does not always equal value, and vice versa. We explore ways in which you can measure the value of a toy versus the price.
Episode Thirty Four: The impact of toys on career choices.
November 10, 2022 22:01 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBCan toys have an influence on how children choose future careers?
Episode Thirty Three: Gamification - Pros and Cons.
November 04, 2022 18:11 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWe explore the idea of gamification and the principles behind it.
Episode Thirty Two - Catch up session with Benjamin.
October 09, 2022 14:53 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBCatch up session with Benjamin Vega since he's been gone for a month, visiting parents in the US. He's on the chair and shares his recent anecdotes.
Episode Thirty One: Super Sema, Global Toy Trends 2022, Handheld gaming.
August 18, 2022 22:01 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBWe chat about the new African superhero, Super Sema and the importance of representation in storytelling. Also, we look at global toy trends and where the toy industry is headed. We also discuss the future of handheld games.
Episode Thirty: Must-have board games for families in 2022.
August 11, 2022 22:01 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWe explore a list of some of the most popular board games that families can enjoy together.
Episode Twenty Nine: Board Game Nominees & Winners (2022)
August 06, 2022 11:02 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWe explore board games that are currently the favourites in Germany, from the most popular, the most complicated, and the ones enjoyed by kids.
Episode Twenty Eight: The Biggest Toy Brands (Part Two)
August 02, 2022 18:36 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBThe conversation continues…
Episode Twenty Seven: The Biggest Toy Brands of 2021/2022 (Part One)
July 18, 2022 05:22 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBWe cover a list of toy brands that have performed well during the pandemic.
Episode Twenty Six: The art of storytelling - Grand Theft Auto versus Red Dead Redemption.
July 07, 2022 22:01 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBWe discuss the art of storytelling in video gaming. We zoom in on one of the most popular video game publishers, Rockstar Games. Two of the most popular games from their extensive catalogue, Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto is the subject matter. We explore the wins, loses, and the controversies around GTA, and the power that comes with creating great video games.
Episode Twenty Five: The most anticipated 50 board games of 2022
July 01, 2022 17:11 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBWe explore a list of the most anticipated board games of 2022. These includes board games designed for every topic and subject under the sun, from printing press to managing a zoo. These are board games created with one thing in mind, to ensure nobody is left behind in the tabletop gaming world. Tune in to find out more...
Episode Twenty Four: Video Game Consoles vs Handheld Games
June 23, 2022 22:01 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBWe explore the advances made in the video gaming space, video game consoles versus handheld gaming devices. From the first generation of video game consoles when DOS was a big thing, to 3D, to the latest video games consoles in the eight generation.
Episode Twenty Three: Best Toys for 2022... so far!
June 17, 2022 11:16 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBWe share notes, and sentiments, from the experts on the best toys for 2022 based on current trends and predictions.
Episode Twenty Two: Mobile Gaming (Part Two)
June 09, 2022 22:01 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBWe continue the conversation on mobile gaming, this time exploring gaming apps we found interesting, the ones we play, and the ones generating the biggest revenue globally.
Episode Twenty One: Mobile Gaming (Part One)
June 03, 2022 07:44 - 33 minutes - 45.3 MBA light-hearted conversation on mobile gaming, from handheld games, to mobile apps. Also, we discuss the role Nintendo played in advancing mobile gaming at large.
Episode Twenty - The Evolution of Play.
May 26, 2022 22:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBWe explore the evolution of play from bones, sticks and stones, to dolls, to action figures, to educational toys, to computer games, and take a peep at what the future of play might look like going forward.
Episode Nineteen - Are these the greatest toys ever made?
May 21, 2022 16:52 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBWe take you back to the early 1920s with the introduction of toys that had an impact in society back then, and still do. We also explore the list of toys defined as the greatest according to Time magazine. From 1920 to 2000s. The list is not cast in stone, tune in, and have your say...
Episode Eighteen: Tabletop Gaming, from easiest to hardest games around.
May 12, 2022 22:01 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBWe explore tabletop gaming and discuss boardgames, from the easiest ones that you can enjoy with kids to the hardest ones that require a few hours to complete.
Episode Seventeen: Board Games - The Past, The Present, and levels to them.
May 08, 2022 08:39 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBOn this episode we explore the fascinating world of tabletop gaming, the oldest board games and the best ones in recent years.
Episode Sixteen - The Hello Kitty brand.
May 05, 2022 10:12 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWhen Shintaro Tsuji witnessed the popular of Barbie, he wanted to have the same success with a toy brand from Japan. Little did he know he would strike gold with Hello Kitty. This toy resonated with millions across the world, and spawned a brand that would permeate all facets of society, from fashion, to restaurants, to accessories, to toys, as well as politics. Hello Kitty is a culture steward. Listen in for more mind-blowing facts about this brand.
Episode Fifteen - Dungeons and Dragons, not your average game.
April 30, 2022 03:06 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBOn this episode, we explore one of the oldest board games - Dungeons and Dragons, the people behind it. The game started off as a booklet, then changed to board game, and has now gone digital, but the soul of the game remains, as well as its millions of fans. Tune in to find out what made it so successful when other board games disappear into oblivion.
Episode Fourteen - Toys Hall of Fame Inductees.
April 25, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBOn this episode we explore the list of inductees on the Toys Hall of Fame.
Episode Thirteen — The Legendary Eddy Goldfarb, still inventing toys at 100 years.
April 20, 2022 15:15 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWe explore the life of the legendary Eddy Goldfarb, who’s still making toys at 100. We discuss some of his inventions as well.
Episode Twelve: Batman, Toy Industry, Hall of Famers, Board Games, Inventions.
March 22, 2022 04:05 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBWe discuss all things pertaining to the toy industry, superheroes, simple toys that made the hall of fame list, games kids played during world major events.
Episode Eleven: Indoor Games for Kids.
December 31, 2021 16:06 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBOn this episode, we explore the creative side of kids and parents in creating their own games which will be played at home. They vary from indoor hopscotch to treasure hunts. Less cost, more fun before schools open.
Episode Ten: The Most Popular Christmas Toys (1977 to 2021)
December 19, 2021 15:48 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWe explore a list of toys that were popular during Christmas over the past years since 1977 to date.
Episode Nine - Toys That Were Banned: Part Two
December 12, 2021 06:11 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWe continue the conversation on toys that were recalled, discontinued, or banned due to the danger they imposed to both kids and adults.
Toys That Were Banned - Part One
November 28, 2021 11:37 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBOn this episode we talk about toys that got banned through lawsuits because of how dangerous they were and how they resulted in many injuries of all sorts.
Episode Seven — Sandbox Games.
November 08, 2021 19:59 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBOn this episode, we explore the fascinating, and often confusing, world of sandbox games. What they are, the people behind them, and what makes them so popular.
Episode Six - Toy inventors that changed the game and influenced pop culture.
October 03, 2021 16:13 - 48 minutes - 67 MBWe explore toy inventors that changed the toy industry, including those that changed the business narrative of the toy industry as a whole. This episode was inspired by Reuben Klamer who recently passed away. He made the Game of Life board game popular a century after its initial invention, and he also invented the plastic hula hoop. We also talk about other inventors from Lonnie Johnson to Erno Rubik.
Episode Five — Board Games with Controversial History.
September 20, 2021 11:55 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOn this episode, we explore some of the board games we play to this day that have dark and controversial histories.
Episode Four - Movies Inspired By Toys.
September 13, 2021 09:18 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBOn this episode, we explore movies that were mainly inspired by toys. The hits and misses. And the ones that became huge successes and went on to establish sustainable franchises.
Episode Two — Should Tabletop Gaming go mainstream? Listen to find out.
August 27, 2021 19:48 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBOn this episode we explore Tabletop Gaming and discuss the advantages of it going mainstream.
Intro To The Podcast
August 20, 2021 18:26 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBWelcome to The Toy Podcast. Meet your hosts, Thokozane Maloka and Benjamin Vega.