July 29th, 1992. The Baltimore Sun runs a feature about a surprise candidate in the upcoming presidential race: Barbie. The 11.5-inch icon of girlhood and glamor is running for office – and flying off the shelves. But how did a plaything become important enough to make national news? To answer that question, we take you on a journey through doll history, fro ... Show More
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The *Other* Declaration of Independence (Part II)
July, 1845. Dr. Smith Boughton, the man behind the mask of "Big Thunder," is sitting in a Hudson jail after a trial that ended in a hung jury.The Anti-Renters had to celebrate Independence Day with cannon fire and readings of the Declaration, but without their leader. The rebelli ... Show More
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Mar 2025
Barbie: The Fashion History of an Icon, Part I (Dressed Classic)
Barbie is so much more than a child's toy. Since making her debut in 1959, the Barbie doll has become a full-fledged global phenomenon--and fashion icon. In this three part series from 2023, we explore the fashion history and cultural significance of the world's most famous doll ... Show More
49m 51s
Sep 2022
Barbie Girl In a Satanic World! (Feat. Sean McCann) 💄
Like most little girls, I played with Barbie dolls my whole childhood! But what if I told you, the Barbie doll, may not have had such humble beginnings? What led to the creation of generations of girls idolizing this doll? Could it be we imagined our way into a satanic world? Sea ... Show More
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Jul 2023
Can We Blame Barbie For Our Body Image Issues?
We're not sure if you've noticed, but literally everyone is talking about Barbie rn. On this week's episode, Emily and Remy join the convo and get real about how Barbie affected their body image growing up. Listeners weigh in with their Barbie memories, and Emily and Remy discuss ... Show More
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