Toys Were Us
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 91 ratingsThere is an undeniable fact in life: Toys have always been a part of growing up. They were the first thing we coveted. They were the vehicles for our imagination, our first friends, our baby sitters. There is no better shade of nostalgia than reminiscing on the toys that made us who we are.Every week we give an insight on a specific toy. Its rise. Its fall. Its impact.This is Toys Were Us
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Episodes
Episode 103: Good Tidings For Goodnight Moon
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week, we take you on a wild journey into the history behind a tame book. Support the Show.
Episode 102: Break Ya K'NEX
June 29, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week we snap into the history of Lego's rival, K'NEX Support the Show.
Episode 101: Super Soaker? I Hardly Know Her
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week, we take it to the segregated south to learn the story of how the Super Soaker came to life. Support the Show.
Episode 100: And I Say Hey! (The History of Arthur)
May 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBIn 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. Support the Show.
Episode 99: Cotton Candy Sweet And Low, Let Me See You Tootsie Roll!
May 18, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBThis 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! Support the Show.
Episode 98: Winnie The Two
May 11, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThis 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 Support the Show.
Episode 97: Most Of All Winnie The Pooh (Part 1: Featuring Jim Cummings)
May 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBThis 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! Support the Show.
Episode 96: Somebody Toucha My Spaghet (The Story Of Chef Boyardee)
April 27, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThis 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! Support the Show.
A Death In The Family
April 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThere 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! Support the Show.
A Death In The Family
April 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThere 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! Support the show
Episode 95: Why Don't You Have A Seat? (The Story Of Alice In Wonderland)
April 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBThis 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. Support the Show.
Episode 94: Twister (Not The Bill Paxton Movie)
April 06, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis week we go right hand red into the history of a board game that made us the pieces. Support the Show.
Episode 93: Ch Ch Ch Chia
March 30, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week we tend to a topic that we are all fully aware of. A pet that didn't really care if you killed it. The Chia Pet! Support the Show.
Episode 92: Littlest Pet Shop (Of Horrors)
March 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBThis week, in the first episode of several with a guest co-host, we talk about the history of the teeny tiny littlest collectible pets, The Littlest Pet Shop! Support the Show.
Episode 91: Paging Mr. Herman (The Story of Pee Wee)
March 16, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week we get wacky, with Pee Wee Herman. Hear the story on how a comedic man child became an instant legend. Support the Show.
Episode 90: No One Ever Asks "How's Waldo?"
March 09, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThis week we become amateur sleuths and dig up the history on a man that is hard to find. Waldo! Support the Show.
Episode 89: Is It Worth It? Let Me Nerf It (Nerf part 1)
March 02, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBThis week we take a look into a company with an ultimatum: It's Nerf or Nothin! Support the Show.
Episode 88: Nintendoes What Nintendidn't (Nintendo Part 2)
February 24, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThis week we pick back up where we left off last month, with Nintendo on the verge of change as they welcomed Shigeru Miyamoto to the company. Support the Show.
Episode 87: Homeward Bound And Back Again, That's The Sailors Way
February 17, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBCONTENT WARNING: DEATH OF AN ANIMAL! 27:00-29:35 This week, we take an incredible journey to the untamed wildness of rural Canada as three domesticated animals are hellbent to make it Homeward Bound. Support the Show.
Episode 86: Under The Bridge (To Terabithia)
February 10, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThis week, we keep our minds wide open, as we discuss the history of a children's book that opened the door to early childhood trauma. Support the Show.
Episode 85: Are We Human? Or Are We Skydancers?
February 03, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week we spin the history of a toyline for girls that caused literal ribs to break. Untold damage. And the power to save a company. Skydancers. This episode brought to you by Ballwash.com! Use our code TOYS20 to save 20 percent off of their Ballsy Valentine's bundle! Support the Show.
Episode 84: Nintendo Part 1 (It Was In The Cards)
January 27, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week we take it wayyyyy back to discuss the history of a playing card company called Nintendo. Support the Show.
Heard It In A Love Song TEASER EPISODE
January 24, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this special preview episode of Heard It In A Love Song, Rick takes us back to the early 2000s to discuss the history of Hey There Delilah. Special thanks to Tom Higgenson from The Plain White T's for the shoutout! Support the Show.
Episode 83: We Might Solve A Mystery, Or Give The History Of Ducktales (Ah Woo Ooo)
January 20, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week we dive into a room full of gold to give the history of a Disney cartoon with one hell of an ear worm of a theme song. Support the Show.
Episode 82: SOME PIG (The History Of Charlotte's Web)
January 13, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week, we are achin, for some bacon, as we tell the tale of some pig, and the spider that saw the greatness in him. Support the Show.
Episode 81: Tubthumping (The History Of Weebles)
January 06, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWeebles Wobble. But they don't fall down. But why don't they? And who created them? This week we dive into the history of Weebles Support the Show.
Episode 80: Miniature Malpractice (The History Of Operation)
December 30, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBToday we BUZZ discover the BUZZ history behind one of the best selling BUZZ board games of all time. Operation Support the Show.
Episode 79: Return Of The Christmas Special
December 24, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIt'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 Support the Show.
Episode 78: Titan A.E.
December 23, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIt's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine, as today we discuss Don Bluth's final film and final flop, Titan A.E. Support the Show.
Episode 77: Anastasia
December 22, 2019 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBToday, unlike Sympathy For The Devil, Anastasia is not screaming in vain, as we dive into the history of the highest grossing Don Bluth film, Anastasia. Support the Show.
Episode 76: The Pebble And The Penguin
December 21, 2019 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MBToday we discuss the history behind just one of many Penguin based children's films. Support the Show.
Episode 75: Thumbelina
December 20, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBToday we have the teeny tiny story about the not so teeny tiny box office flop. Support the Show.
Episode 75: Thumbelina
December 20, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBToday we have the teeny tiny story about the not so teeny tiny box office flop. Support the show
Episode 74: Rock A Doodle
December 19, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBToday we explore the history of the weirdest Don Bluth film, Rock A Doodle, and what weird scenes got cut. Support the Show.
Episode 73: All Dogs Go To Heaven
December 18, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 9.74 MBToday we discuss the resting place for All Dogs, according to Don Bluth and company. Support the Show.
Episode 72: The Land Before Time
December 17, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBToday we discuss a heart wrenching movie with a heart wrenching true crime story attached to it. Support the Show.
Episode 72: The Land Before Time
December 17, 2019 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBToday we discuss a heart wrenching movie with a heart wrenching true crime story attached to it. Support the show
Episode 71: An American Tail
December 16, 2019 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBToday we discuss a big story about a little mouse named Fievel and his journey to America Support the Show.
Episode 70: Dragon's Lair
December 15, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBToday we descend into the Dragon's Lair to steal the history on how and why it was made. Support the Show.
Episode 69: The Secret Of NIMH
December 14, 2019 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBToday we discuss the history of the TERRIFYING truth of the National Institute of Mental Health and how it influenced the Secret Of NIMH Support the Show.
Episode 68: Banjo The Woodpile Cat
December 13, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBToday we discuss the history of little kitten with a spirit as ambitious as Don Bluth himself. Support the Show.
Episode 67: Don Bluth
December 12, 2019 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBToday we get ready for the 12 days of Don Bluth by starting off with the history of the man himself! Support the Show.
Episode 66: I Smell Sex And Candy, Land
December 09, 2019 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week we follow our stomachs to the past to feast on the history of a game that is simple and timeless. Candyland. Support the Show.
The First Annual Anniversary Special! Deleted Scenes 2019
December 03, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this bonus episode we unleash the bits trimmed for time or that didn't match the flow of the episode it happened in. December 3rd 2018 to December 3rd 2019! Support the Show.
The First Annual Anniversary Special! Deleted Scenes 2019!
December 03, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this bonus episode we unleash the bits trimmed for time or that didn't match the flow of the episode it happened in. December 3rd 2018 to December 3rd 2019! Support the show
Episode 65: Always Be My Beanie Baby
December 02, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis week we take a look into a toy with the biggest bubble burst we will probably ever see. The once highly sought after, Beanie Babies! Support the Show.
Episode 64: We'll All Float On Okay (The History Of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)
November 25, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThis week before we stuff our faces, we stuff your brains with knowledge on the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Support the Show.
Episode 63: You Ought Uno
November 18, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThis week we draw up some knowledge on a game we all have either a love or hate relationship with. Uno. Support the Show.
Episode 62: Come My Lady, Come Come My Lady, You're My Very Hungry Caterpillar, Sugar, Baby.
November 11, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week we take a bite out of the history of a story we have all grown up with a loved immensely. The story of the little bug who couldn't stop eating. Support the Show.
Episode 61: The Only Verdict Is Vengeance. A Vendetta Held As A Votive, Not In Vain
November 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBThis week we discuss the history of Guy Fawkes, his gun powder plot, and how he influenced a generation of anonymous freedom fighters. Support the Show.