Francisco finds a doll in his pocket every single day. And every single day, he gets sicker and weaker. He needs to get rid of these dolls... before they get rid of him.
Big thanks to Francisco Vazquez for sharing your story with the Spooked.
Produced by Fernando Hernandez and Erick Yanez, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot
May 2023
it's a doll's house and we're living in it (with Dr. Jillian Hernandez)
<div>This episode is a director's cut version of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ttIMfw1Zzg&t=2s">So we’re all obsessed with dolls right now</a>, including extra discussions on dolls in horror films, "living dolls," the power of Bratz, and an interview with Dr. Jill ... Show More
1h 23m
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
Sep 2022
Princess Stories: Princess Handy and Her Dolls🧶
Handy is the little princess of the Toy Kingdom. Princess Handy's favorite things to make are dolls, and she runs a toy shop specializing in rag dolls. But someone stole her dolls in a night, who is this thief?
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6m 53s
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
Jul 2023
Introducing LA Made: The Barbie Tapes from LAist Studios
<p>"LA Made: The Barbie Tapes," from LAist Studios, tells the true story of the making and marketing of the most famous doll in the world, Barbie, told by the people who did it. We’ll hear from Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler, who spent years trying to convince her own company to ... Show More
31m 48s