Les meilleurs podcasts Toys Were Us (2024)

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. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 99: Cotton Candy Sweet And Low, Let Me See You Tootsie Roll! 41:31

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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! Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 98: Winnie The Two 53:03

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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 Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 97: Most Of All Winnie The Pooh (Part 1: Featuring Jim Cummings) 1:14:08

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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! Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 96: Somebody Toucha My Spaghet (The Story Of Chef Boyardee) 43:15

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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! Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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A Death In The Family 1:06:19

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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! Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 95: Why Don't You Have A Seat? (The Story Of Alice In Wonderland) 1:14:59

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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. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 94: Twister (Not The Bill Paxton Movie) 29:05

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This week we go right hand red into the history of a board game that made us the pieces. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 93: Ch Ch Ch Chia 42:44

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This 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 92: Littlest Pet Shop (Of Horrors) 1:14:27

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This 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 91: Paging Mr. Herman (The Story of Pee Wee) 50:13

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This week we get wacky, with Pee Wee Herman. Hear the story on how a comedic man child became an instant legend. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 90: No One Ever Asks "How's Waldo?" 40:02

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This week we become amateur sleuths and dig up the history on a man that is hard to find. Waldo! Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 89: Is It Worth It? Let Me Nerf It (Nerf part 1) 16:04

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This week we take a look into a company with an ultimatum: It's Nerf or Nothin! Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 88: Nintendoes What Nintendidn't (Nintendo Part 2) 43:38

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This 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 87: Homeward Bound And Back Again, That's The Sailors Way 58:56

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CONTENT 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 86: Under The Bridge (To Terabithia) 28:20

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This 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 85: Are We Human? Or Are We Skydancers? 32:53

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This 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 84: Nintendo Part 1 (It Was In The Cards) 35:43

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This week we take it wayyyyy back to discuss the history of a playing card company called Nintendo. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Heard It In A Love Song TEASER EPISODE 19:54

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In 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 83: We Might Solve A Mystery, Or Give The History Of Ducktales (Ah Woo Ooo) 37:08

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This 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 82: SOME PIG (The History Of Charlotte's Web) 33:17

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This 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 81: Tubthumping (The History Of Weebles) 30:40

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Weebles 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 80: Miniature Malpractice (The History Of Operation) 32:47

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Today we BUZZ discover the BUZZ history behind one of the best selling BUZZ board games of all time. Operation Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 79: Return Of The Christmas Special 32:04

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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 Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 78: Titan A.E. 21:51

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It'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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 77: Anastasia 32:00

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Today, 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 76: The Pebble And The Penguin 12:54

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Today we discuss the history behind just one of many Penguin based children's films. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 75: Thumbelina 17:05

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Today we have the teeny tiny story about the not so teeny tiny box office flop. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 74: Rock A Doodle 15:53

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Today we explore the history of the weirdest Don Bluth film, Rock A Doodle, and what weird scenes got cut. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 73: All Dogs Go To Heaven 14:05

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Today we discuss the resting place for All Dogs, according to Don Bluth and company. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 72: The Land Before Time 42:26

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Today we discuss a heart wrenching movie with a heart wrenching true crime story attached to it. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 71: An American Tail 38:04

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Today we discuss a big story about a little mouse named Fievel and his journey to America Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 70: Dragon's Lair 18:00

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Today we descend into the Dragon's Lair to steal the history on how and why it was made. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 69: The Secret Of NIMH 32:08

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Today 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 68: Banjo The Woodpile Cat 19:07

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Today we discuss the history of little kitten with a spirit as ambitious as Don Bluth himself. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 67: Don Bluth 22:04

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Today we get ready for the 12 days of Don Bluth by starting off with the history of the man himself! Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 66: I Smell Sex And Candy, Land 54:45

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This week we follow our stomachs to the past to feast on the history of a game that is simple and timeless. Candyland. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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The First Annual Anniversary Special! Deleted Scenes 2019 26:59

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In 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 65: Always Be My Beanie Baby 1:26:23

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This 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 64: We'll All Float On Okay (The History Of The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade) 1:15:53

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This week before we stuff our faces, we stuff your brains with knowledge on the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 63: You Ought Uno 50:23

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This week we draw up some knowledge on a game we all have either a love or hate relationship with. Uno. Support the showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 62: Come My Lady, Come Come My Lady, You're My Very Hungry Caterpillar, Sugar, Baby. 33:54

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This 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 showPar Toys Were Us

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Episode 61: The Only Verdict Is Vengeance. A Vendetta Held As A Votive, Not In Vain 1:32:36

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This week we discuss the history of Guy Fawkes, his gun powder plot, and how he influenced a generation of anonymous freedom fighters. Support the showPar Toys Were Us