Toys Were Us
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 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 60: The First Annual Halloween Haunt
October 31, 2019 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBToday, on the finale of the 13 Days Of Halloween, we discuss everyone's favorite Old God, The Great Pumpkin! Support the Show.
Episode 59: Screamin' Jay Hawkins
October 30, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBToday we discuss the father of shock rock, the one, the only, Screamin' Jay Hawkins! Support the Show.
Episode 58: The Worst Witch
October 29, 2019 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBToday we discuss the BEST witch, well, The Worst Witch. And just how hard ole JK bit this series. Support the Show.
Episode 57: The Munsters
October 28, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBToday we climb aboard the Dragula and take a trip into the history of the Munsters. Support the Show.
Episode 56: Everybody (Backstreet's Back)
October 27, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBToday we discuss a BANGER of a pop song, with a video spooky enough to rival Thriller. Support the Show.
Episode 55: Tales From The Crypt
October 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBToday we pry open the crypt and discuss the history of a spine tingling comic turned tv show and movies. Support the Show.
Episode 54: The Addams Family
October 25, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBToday we discuss everyone's favorite nuclear family, with more than a few (literal) skeletons in their closets. Support the Show.
Episode 53: The Ouija Board
October 24, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBToday we discuss that plank of wood, with a planchett, and a penchant for communing with the dead. And why the "If you build it, they will come" mentality can be hazardous. Support the Show.
Episode 52: A Nightmare On My Street
October 23, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MBToday we discuss the start of Will Smith's career with fighting against creatures (seriously. Think about it. Men In Black, Independence Day, Bright, Suicide Squad). As he takes on Freddy Krueger and a team of lawyers. Support the Show.
Episode 51: Are You Afraid Of The Dark?
October 22, 2019 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBToday we ponder a question with a definite answer. Are You Afraid Of The Dark? Yes. Yes we are. Support the Show.
Episode 50: Ernest Scared Stupid
October 21, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBToday we discuss everyone's favorite bumbling bafoon as he talks on some pretty gnarly trolls with the help of Eartha Kitt! Support the Show.
Episode 49: The Cereal Monsters
October 20, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBToday we discuss those delicious monsters that changed the color of your milk, and left you with empty wallets every October. Support the Show.
Episode 48: My Pet Monster
October 19, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB(IGNORE ME SAYING IT'S DAY 2) Welcome to the 13 Days Of Halloween. Today we are discussing that little chained ball of love, My Pet Monster. Support the Show.
A Message From The Cryptkeeper
October 17, 2019 19:00 - 50 seconds - 657 KBIn two days, we unleash our first annual 13 Days Of Halloween event! Support the Show.
Episode 47: Exploring The History Of Unsolved Mysteries
October 14, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week we take a deep dive into the show that took deep dives into cold cases. Unsolved Mysteries. We share our fear and love of Robert Stack and shout out Doug Jones. Support the Show.
Episode 46: Creepy Crawling In My Skin
October 07, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThis week we kick off October by tackling the gross equivalent of The Easy Bake Oven, The Creepy Crawlers. Support the Show.
Episode 45: Goosebumps N Grind
September 30, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week we send a shiver down your spine and give you goosebumps as we discuss the history of, well... Goosebumps. Support the Show.
Episode 44: Almighty Tighty Whities (The Story Of Captain Underpants)
September 23, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week snap our elastic bands and hypnotize you with the history of the flatulence king, Captain Underpants. Support the Show.
Episode 43: Making A Fuss About The Magic School Bus
September 16, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBSeatbelts everyone! This week we climb aboard the Magic School Bus to go back in time and discover the history about, well...The Magic School Bus! Support the Show.
Episode 42: Well That's Too Damn Bad! (The Story of Holes)
September 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBOnce upon a time there was a magical place where it never rained. That place was Camp Green Lake and that's where our episode this week takes place as we discuss the history of the beloved classic, Holes. Support the Show.
Episode 41: Baby Got Scholastic Book Fair
September 02, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week we go over the annual event that drove us all crazy. The Scholastic Book Fair. Stopping first to dive into the history of Scholastic itself! Support the Show.
Toys Were Us LIVE! At Wizard World Chicago!
August 27, 2019 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBWe had our very first panel at The Wizard World Chicago Comic Con this past weekend! Enjoy this bonus episode that is essentially a greatest hits and a discussion on the state of Funko! Support the Show.
Episode 40: Battle Of The Kids' Meals Part Two - Long Live The King
August 26, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBRonald McDonald is dead. Slaughtered by the King. The King of burgers that actual predates Ronald McDonald by 8 years. This week we present part two of the Battle For The Kid's Meals! Support the Show.
Episode 39: Shoots and Ladders
August 19, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week we discuss the rise and fall of a game that is played with...well...rises and falls. But did you know Chutes and Ladders has a wild history? And many MANY names? Support the Show.
Episode 38: The Legend Of Legends Of The Hidden Temple
August 12, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week we climb the steps of knowledge to bring you the history of a beloved 90s game show with TERRIFYING temple guards and horrible recording conditions. Support the Show.
Episode 37: Be Careful Telling Scary Stories In The Dark (Dark)
August 05, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThis week we unpack the history of the source of so many repressed memories. Well. More like nightmares. As we dive into Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Support the Show.
Toys Were Us Presents: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Part 3
August 03, 2019 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB1. Harold 2. Sam's New Pet 3. The Red Spot 4. Such Things Happen 5. The Church Support the Show.
Episode 36: Water Balloondock Saints
July 29, 2019 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week we take a water balloon straight to the face as we attempt to cool you down with the history of a toy that was made to be destroyed Support the Show.
Toys Were Us Presents: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark (Part 2)
July 27, 2019 02:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MBEnjoy 5 more scary stories from Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark! 1. The Hearse Song 2. The Appointment 3. The Bus Stop 4. The Hook 5. Oh, Susannah Support the Show.
Episode 35: At The Wham-O Double Feature Podcast Show (The History of The Hula Hoop and The Slip & Slide)
July 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week we pop our hips and break our spines as we cover two toys by the same company, Wham O! The Hula Hoop and the Slip And Slide. Support the Show.
Toys Were Us Presents: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark (Part 1)
July 20, 2019 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBThis Friday and every Friday until August 9th, enjoy these bonus episodes. Readings of some of my favorite Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark. Support the Show.
Toys Were Us Presents: Episode 34.5 He's Workin On His Roar (A Special Message From Jason Weaver)
July 15, 2019 23:00 - 1 minute - 1.42 MBIn addition to today's Lion King episode, we'd like to present a shoutout from Jason Weaver, singing voice of young Simba in the original Lion King! Support the Show.
Episode 34: The Lion Sleeps Tonight (The Story Of The Lion King)
July 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThis week we are achin, for some bacon, as we dive into the history of arguably the crown jewel of the Disney renaissance, The Lion King. Support the Show.
Episode 33: It's D.A.R.E.
July 08, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week we take it back to the 5th grade and dive into the history of a program that failed tremendously, along the way we give the good boy all the pettins, McGruff the Crime Dog. Support the Show.
Booster Pack 3: We're Doing Stuff, Lori. Thangs
July 03, 2019 02:00 - 3 minutes - 2.54 MBJust a few updates around the camp here at Toys Were Us. Support the Show.
Episode 32: Baby, You're A Firework
July 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBThere would be no childhood without the annual tradition of watching things be blown to smithereens. But what exactly brought fireworks to life? This week we answer that, and sit in awe of just how far we've come in terms of size and scale. Support the Show.
Episode 31: Etch A Sketch Me Like One Of Your French Girls
June 24, 2019 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week we dial in the knobs on the history of a toy that allowed you draw all the nonsense you wanted, without getting in trouble for marking up the walls. Support the Show.
Episode 30: You Got A Friend In Me (The Toy Story Story)
June 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis week we open up the toy box to see what it took to make our toys come to life. Along the way we find out just what PIXAR means and how Steve Jobs saved Toy Story. Support the Show.
Episode 29: It's Raining Ken (Pride Month 2019)
June 10, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBThis week we discuss the history of a Gay icon that was made accidentally, Earring Magic Ken. We also go over two true Gay icon doll. Support the Show.
Episode 28: Thanks For The Free Parking (The Story Of Monopoly)
June 03, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week we discuss the hidden history of a game that all made us just absolutely cut throat, ruthless landlords. Support the Show.
Toys Were Us Presents: Toy Soldiers (Boy Tell Em)
May 29, 2019 03:00 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MBIn a bonus episode that I didn't want to go to waste, we discuss the history of toy soldiers. Support the Show.
Episode 27: Get A Clue
May 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBThis week we open the little envelope to give you the who what where and how behind Clue/Cluedo. Make sure to listen to the multiple endings featuring The Black Case Diaries. The Media Obscura. Dem Fancy Dinosaurs. And The He Said She Said Podcast. Support the Show.
Episode 26: Clifford The Big Red Dog
May 20, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThis week we dig up the dirt (spoiler there isn't it any) on the goodest biggest reddest boy, Clifford the Big Red Dog. Support the Show.
Episode 25: Crazy Bones (Thugs N Harmony)
May 13, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.5 MBThis week we discuss the history of a toy that caused many playground brawls. We never shot dice, we tossed them Crazy Bones. Support the Show.
Episode 24: Spay & Neuter Your Pet Rocks
May 06, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBThis week we discuss the history of a rock solid toy. A toy that wasn't really a toy at all, but a rock in a box. Yet, it still somehow swept the nation. This is the story of the Pet Rock. Support the Show.
Episode 23: Rock Em Sock Em Robots (Domo Arigato)
April 29, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week we take one on the jaw as we discuss the history of the violent beat em up, Rock Em Sock Em Robots. Support the Show.
Episode 22: Battle Of The Kids' Meals Part One: Let's McFreakin Lose It!
April 22, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBThis week we take the golden arches by the horns and dive into the history of the Happy Meal. We find out how someone was erased from history, how Tim Burton lost the Batman franchise, and which toy sells for the most money. Support the Show.
Episode 21: Dawn Of Potato Head
April 15, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBPO TAY TOES. Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew. Or shove parts in it to make funny faces. This week we discuss the history of Hasbro's golden spud, Mr. Potato Head! Support the Show.
Episode 20: The Easter Special Special
April 08, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week, in our second go round for Read It! We discuss the history of three rabbit based books: Bunnicula, The Velveteen Rabbit, and Peter Rabbit. Support the Show.
Episode 19: Raggedy Ann (You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light)
April 01, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBThis week we ACTUALLY cover the history of a doll with a tragic backstory and a terrifying connection to a pop culture cinematic universe. This is the story behind Raggedy Ann. Support the Show.