What Makes a Must-Have Christmas Toy?

Schoolhouse Rock is possibly the best children's program of all time. Join Josh and Chuck in this classic episode as they tell the story of SR, featuring an interview with Pavement's Bob Nastanovich, contributor to the '90s Schoolhouse Rock tribute record.See omnystudio.com/liste ... Show More

The concept of hospice was created as a way to help people with only a few weeks to live spend their last days comfortable an surrounded by friends and family in the hope they can pass away peacefully. It’s kind of crazy hospice was ever a radical idea.See omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More

Did you know that the "the call is coming from inside the house" urban legend may be based on a very grisly murder case from the 1950s?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

When most of us think of toys, we fondly recall moments from childhood, or think of toys we gifted to loved ones over the years. Yet toys are a serious, big business -- and, more than once, they played a vital role in Japan's postwar economy. In part one of this week's special tw ... Show More

Chances are that you've heard of the alleged war on Christmas, which some believe is an effort to distance the celebration from its origins. But what are those origins, exactly -- and where do modern Christmas traditions come from? Tune in to learn more. Join Ben and Matt as they ... Show More

The launch of a new Lego line specifically for girls brings up the question of gender neutral toys. Should there be different toys for boys and girls? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Christmas Special - Story's for Kids at Christmas 'Twas the night before Christmas' 'The Grinch' and if you'd like to support the Stories fo Kids Podcast, you can buy us a coffee using the link below.  All support graciously accepted 😁 www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesforkids Merry C ... Show More

It’s the first week of December and holiday music is already playing in retail stores around the world. Sure, this is supposed to infuse you with the holiday spirit and perhaps kickstart your holiday shopping blitz, but at what cost? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Ro ... Show More

For many of us, toy guns were part of our childhood, but how are we to think about them today? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe look at some of the current thinking on the use of toy weapons in childhood play. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:// ... Show More

Merry Christmas, adings! Today's episode is all about this magical and hellish time of year. First, Sapphire shares a cautionary tale about a popular toy. Then, she tells the story of a young girl's perfect Christmas, an encounter another girl had with Santa, and reveals a family ... Show More

For many of us, toy guns were part of our childhood, but how are we to think about them today? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe look at some of the current thinking on the use of toy weapons in childhood play. (originally published 12/22/2020) Le ... Show More

Happy Holidays from Coffee and Cleavage! Shantal, Lynnie and Gary chat about cuffing season. What is it and why do so many people do it?  Plus Sex Toys for gifts spicing up n naughty Christmas and some do's and don'ts for your last minute gifts. Share your best or worst ... Show More