When the internet blew up earlier this week with the arrival of the Barbie trailer, the more discerning fans will have noticed that two obscure characters from the Mattell canon made an appearance. Midge and Allan...but who are these friends of Barbie and Ken and why are they so controversial? Joining Sean was Dais Johnston, Journalist with Inverse.com.
Yesterday
The myth of the perfect friend group
U.S. based Journalist Jenny Singer examines the common belief that adulthood requires a tight-knit, always-present friend group. Influenced by TV, social media, and cultural expectations, this idea persists even though most adult friendships are maintained one-on-one rather than ... Show More
9m 36s
Jul 2023
The Barbie Tapes: A Toy is Born
When Barbie arrives on the toy scene in 1959, her celebrity is instantaneous, and not just because of her controversial appearance. Worldwide, Barbie is still the best-selling doll of all time. But Barbie has always been more than just a doll - she's a cultural touchstone. From p ... Show More
30m 58s
Jul 2023
The Barbie Tapes: When Girls--and Barbie--Could Do Anything
<p>In this episode, Ruth and Elliot Handler are gone, and the new Mattel team, led by a man who feared the volatility of the toy business, diversified the company and made a big gamble on electronics. It didn’t work. Fortunately, Barbie ends up in the sure hands of some trailblaz ... Show More
32m 26s
