Toys. Kids love them. And so do Griffin and David.
This movie’s entire production was funded by the sale of exclusive rights to the merchandising. And manufacturer Hasbro, pulled out all the stops including introducing technology that allowed the products to “talk like never before,” capturing some of the most exciting moments in toy form like a seated Jabba ... Show More
Aug 9
Who's That Knocking at My Door / Boxcar Bertha
Knock knock! Who's there? MARTY, THAT'S WHO! Welcome to the first installment in PODCASTFELLAS - our supersized series on the films of short king and Italian-American asthmatic Martin Scorsese. This guy made some pretty good movies, huh. This week, Griffin, David, and Ben discuss ... Show More
2h 26m
Aug 6
A Conversation with Andrew Stanton
Surprise! In a first for Blank Check, we’re dropping a bonus main-feed episode featuring a conversation with the Academy Award-winning director of the films we just covered. The great Andrew Stanton joins us for a delightful conversation about Pixar, what happened to scatting, an ... Show More
1h 30m
Dec 2023
209 - 1,000 Tootsie Rolls
Ben and J discuss: Hokie football, celebrating Luke’s 6th birthday, arcades, sneaking out, junk food, tungsten, money catcher machine strategy, explaining sleight of hand to a 6 year old and fireworks. Show Notes:New Orleans Pelicans - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Pe ... Show More
1h 17m
May 2023
Empire On Jedi: A Return Of The Jedi Special (Live At Star Wars Celebration)
Yub nub, motherfubbers! To celebrate Return Of The Jedi's 40th anniversary (no, of course that doesn't make us feel old), and re-release in cinemas around the world, we bring you a gift that would have impressed even the mighty Jabba the Hutt: the live podcast we recorded a few w ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2024
The Story of How Star Wars Toys Revolutionized Movie Merchandising (Part 2)
On this episode of Our American Stories, the "Nostalgia Awakens" is a Star Wars action figure exhibit from enthusiast and museum curator Jarrod Roll. He's here to share the story of how Star Wars toys revolutionized movie merchandising, licensing, and even how children play. Supp ... Show More
17m 58s
Mar 2024
225 - Hot Wheels Officiant
Ben and J discuss: Hot Wheels, elementary school fundraisers, March Madness, general anxiety disorder, The Pinewood Derby, Beanie Babies, pin trading, and the Dorito Theory.GET YOUR THROUGH THE GRIFFIN TOUR TICKETS HERE: https://supercarlinbrothers.com/events/ Tour Dates: Boston ... Show More
1h 1m