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Running a store can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be lonely! Rooted in Retail is a show dedicated to helping independent retailers thrive in today's ever-evolving retail landscape. This show is made for Main Street retailers like gift shops, jewelers, pet stores, boutiques, florists, home decor and furnitures stores, hardware stores, toy stores, craft, quilting and sewing shops; tea and coffee shops, specialty retailers and more. Join your host Crystal Vilkaitis weekly, as she explores to ...
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Whether it's a toy you grew up with, or one you're discovering for the first time, chances are it's at A Toy Store Near You! You've seen the Nacelle Company toy-store travelogue series on Amazon Prime, you've visited the stores showcased, now join Bevin as she sits down to talk with the fun and fascinating owners of their respective, featured establishments. It's an uncensored and behind-the-scenes look at how each episode came together, and a chance to catch up and see how each experience h ...
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Out of the terrifying mind of Rodney Barnes comes RUN, FOOL!, a weekly compendium of grisly and harrowing tales guaranteed to make you scream. Pull up a seat at the campfire and lean in for a new breed of modern ghost story. If you get too scared ... RUN, FOOL! From the page to the screen – and now straight to your ears – Rodney Barnes has created genre defining stories about monsters, demons, vampires, and the occult. With RUN, FOOL!, every week he’ll tell a new story, each of a different p ...
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Between The Studs is hosted by Atlanta Brick Co, one of the largest building-brick toy stores in the world. We talk about LEGO® set themes, LEGO Masters, minifigures, and rare parts. Join our cast of characters as we discuss all about our favorite plastic construction toy with building brick professionals. New episodes are published every Saturday morning at 10:00am ET. For more information, visit www.atlbrick.com or call 470-414-2208.
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Adults 18 years old and over only. NSFW, not safe for work nor school! Spicy dramatized erotic stories. Podcasts just got sexier! Cupid's Foreplay is chocked full of arousing sex scenes that will leave your ears burning and your cheeks blushing!!! Explicitly written titillating short stories recorded expressly for discerning adult lovers of salacious erotica. Please enjoy! Books by Tracee A. Hanna are available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Walmart, Google Play Store, Apple Books, and other fin ...
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Collectoverse Podcast

Collectoverse Podcast

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We are a small indie toy store in Prince George, BC, Canada. Your host Mat Walker, and co-host Berlynn MacPherson, will be talking mostly about toys, pop culture and many of the fandoms we all love. Stick with us, you may be surprised by what you hear.
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The Dog Stop Podcast

YaJagoff Media, LLC

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Whether your dog is running in our play yards while socializing with friends, having a relaxing spa treatment, or finding their favorite food, treat or toy in the retail store, The Dog Stop® is your one-stop-shop for all of your pup’s wants and needs and THIS is their podcast.
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Tony Laidig is a media expert, photographer, toy store owner and NERD...and is a bit too curious for his own good. This show explores the idea that we ALL have an "Inner Nerd" that takes on many forms of expression...so let's celebrate it together!
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TransMissions: Transformers Toy News and Reviews!

Jeremy Dennis, Darryl Laughy, Charles Shelton

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TransMissions is all about Transformers toys! Our show covers everything from Hasbro and Takara to the what’s new from unofficial third party companies to weird and wacky knockoffs! We have news and reviews and our Trips To The Store segment where we show off what we got in the past week!
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A HOT, NEW podcast out of Nashville, Tn. Bring you a fresh, unique perspective into the swinger's lifestyle. Delivering the best tips, hottest interviews and inside scope into the community and events.
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Sometimes you want to remember simpler or better times. This show is 80s and 90s Nostalgia, Music, Pop-culture, and humor from eclectik, and the occasional guest. Listen for Memories, Lists, Fantasy Drafts, concerning TV, Movies, Music, Games, Snacks, almost anything that a 70s baby and child of the 80s and 90s experienced Available on all podcast platforms Twitter and IG: @eclectikpodcast
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Private Parts Unknown (FKA Reality Bytes) is a Bourdain-style podcast exploring sex, love, relationships, gender, and seductive subcultures around the world. Join host Courtney Kocak and expert guests for hilarious, sex-positive conversations — destigmatizing everything from abortion to Ashley Madison, polyamory to PMDD, sex work to Shibari, and more. Travel series include Helsinki, Finland; Mexico City, Mexico; and Tokyo, Japan. Private Parts Unknown is a proud member of Pleasure Podcasts. ...
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Dollar microscope? A toy from the 99 cent store helping to save lives? How about surgery in space? These are all brought on by engineering advancements in medicine, and we cover it. Subscribe to Engineering In Medicine for amazing stories on how these devices came to be, and for exclusive interviews!
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My Comic Shop History

Flat Squirrel Productions

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For nearly a decade, host Anthony Desiato explored the culture, business, and fandom of the comics retail industry on this podcast series. In 2015, New York’s Alternate Realities closed after 23 years in operation, a community united to say farewell, and a podcast was born. The series continued with deep dives into collecting, national comics retail, conventions, Westchester County’s lost shops, and more. The show signed off for good in 2023 with a quarterly farewell event entitled “For All ...
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The best podcast about collecting Star Wars action figures from Kenner, Hasbro, Bandai, Disney, Tomy Takara and more. Join Star Wars action figure collecting veterans Criz Bee (JediBusiness.com) and Jake Stevens (From4-LomToZuckuss.com) on a weekly TOY RUN as they discuss Star Wars action figure news, store finds and happenings in the Star Wars collecting community. The hosts invite guests regularly for interviews and round table discussions about collecting Star Wars action figures.
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That One Morning Show

Zebadiah Campbell

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Originally from 88.1 The Grizz KBTL, El Dorado, KS at Butler Community College. Awarded as the fourth best college radio show in the world! This podcast covers anything and everything, nothing is off limits! New podcasts every week!
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Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, Toy Story) discusses his new film at the Apple Store Regent Street. “John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for films like Star Wars and Avatar. The film tells the story of former military captain John Carter, who is transported to Mars where he becomes embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet. Moderated b ...
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Creative & Artistic people are coming up with the craziest and most interesting ways to make money all over the world! But where can you go to learn what they're doing and how they're doing it? Well, it's your lucky day - because that's what the "How Creative People Make Money Podcast" is all about!
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Future Commerce is the culture magazine for Commerce. Hosts Phillip Jackson and Brian Lange help brand leaders in retail, DTC, and eCom see around the next corner by exploring the intersection of Culture and Commerce. Trusted by the world's most recognizable brands to deliver the most insightful, entertaining, and informative weekly podcasts, Future Commerce is the leading new media brand for eCommerce merchants and retail operators. Each week, we explore the cultural implications of what it ...
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Diana Rene teaches busy moms how to declutter their homes, simplify their lives, and gain more time to do what they genuinely love. This podcast is for listening to in 20-minutes or less while you’re decluttering, organizing a space, or doing P.M. pickup. If you’re not sure what that is, you’ll definitely want to keep listening! Of course, you can listen while going for a walk or lying on the couch. Either way, you’ll hear tips and advice to help reduce the overwhelm and make everyday life e ...
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A butt plug, that is! A podcast about everyone's favourite topic: sex toys. All the burning questions you've been dying to ask a sex store employee - answered! https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-plug/id1353083023?mt=2
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Hi and welcome to the playful psychologist podcast with Emily Hanlon, where we will cover all things related to child and adolescent psychology! This weekly podcast explores topics related to child and adolescent psychology. It covers developmental disorders, self-esteem, resilience, emotional well-being, and more. Each episode will guide you to more information via The Playful Psychologist website including blog posts, free resources, and so much more!! The podcast’s website features releva ...
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Kyle is Napping

Chris Robinson

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When my 3 year old son Kyle is napping, or at daycare, I'm podcasting. I'm Chris Robinson: stay-at-home Dad, Husband, Comic Book Writer, and Toy Collector. On this podcast, I'll be talking about parenting, marriage, and whatever else pops into my head. I'm a guy from Jersey with a limited amount of free time & this how I choose to spend it. Enjoy!
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Comedian Veronica Milsom is a mum on a mission to reduce her tiny newborn's massive waste footprint. Hoping to ward off the impending environmental apocalypse, Veronica has to find alternatives to using any of the wonderfully convenient disposable products that make modern day parenting possible, like nappies, wet wipes and store-bought baby creams, for the first 3 months of her baby’s life. *Spoiler* This series involves reusing afterbirth, leaky cloth nappies, poo-catching and plenty of sl ...
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As a small business owner and military spouse of 14 years, I’ve JUST moved my biz for the 7th time. It turns out I love entrepreneurial stories _ surprise! Stories of what motivates others to get started, to keep going, their struggles and successes - and sometimes strategies. Listen in as I chat with other small business owners in our newest duty station, Oahu, Hawaii! Support small and shop local
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eCommerce Minute

eCommerce Minute

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The eCommerce Minute is your weekly dose of eCommerce, tech and retail news, with your hosts John Suder, Bart Mroz, and Brittany Blackman. The show is a production of SUMO Heavy, an eCommerce consulting firm with offices in Brooklyn, NY, and Philadelphia. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ecommerceminute/support
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Let's be perfectly clear: a billion is at least 1,000x better than a million. This is a marketing and branding podcast for anyone who is trying to build a brand -- especially a billion dollar brand. Marketing and advertising industry veterans, Bill Harper (aka BrandBoss) and Bryan Elliott (from the acclaimed Behind the Brand podcast) team up to brainstorm new business ideas, interview business professionals who are building really great companies, analize what's right and wrong with brands, ...
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Hello! You might've ended up here because you're familiar with my Netflix stand-up specials "Lower Classy" or "Middle Classy." Maybe you were a fan of my sitcom "Cristela" or you saw "Cars 3" and thought, "I NEED to follow this yellow car!" Look, let's be real. For all I know, you're here because we used to date or we went to school together and you wanted to see what I was up to before you went asleep (we've all been there). To Be Continued is my podcast that mixes sketch, social commentary ...
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For the 177th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Tami Rose, the owner of Romantic Adventures, a sex toy store in Jackson, Mississippi. Tami discusses her journey from being a chaplain's assistant in the Navy to becoming a sex toy store owner and how she has navigated running a sex-related business in a conservative state…
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Get ad-free episodes and bonus content, including the full recording of this podcast, by joining Future Commerce+ at futurecommerce.com/plus Save 20% on Future Commerce print journals and merch Private GPT access with Alani™ from BundleIQ Exclusive invites to physical events, dinners, and priority invites to industry events (SXSW, Art Basel, VISION…
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For the 181st episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes feminist writer and sexologist Suzannah Weiss, author of the new book Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject. In this episode, Suzannah defines objectification and the ways it impacts women in media, language, and everyday life. We cover topics like masturbation, eating d…
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We talk about the unfortunate layoffs Hasbro announced, some reveals from the MCM Comic Con in London, and what Hasbro showed off at their 1027 event on Sunday. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our onli…
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It’s one thing to satisfy your customers, but what if you could turn their experience into something remarkable? I’m talking about the art of surprising and delighting your customers—and why it’s your new secret weapon. In our latest episode with Nick McHenry, one idea really stood out to me: the power of surprising and delighting. It’s something I…
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Do you love the idea of decorating, but hate all the mess it makes? It's easy to go crazy with decorations during the holidays. But what if you could decorate and still have space to, you know, live in your house? Diana will share easy tips to make your home look awesome without buying too much stuff. You'll learn how to: Use what you already have …
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In this special, one-hour Season 1 finale, Rodney – trapped in a recording studio – receives a terrifying call from a survivor claiming a deadly pop song is turning listeners into violent killers. Now, Rodney must decide: stay safe in isolation or risk everything by facing the nightmare outside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…
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Want to turn casual shoppers into loyal customers? Get ready for an action-packed episode filled with creative marketing ideas. I’m excited to welcome back Nick McHenry, who is one of my favorite people in the industry and a true friend and partner. Nick McHenry is the Founder and CEO of OneShop, an all-in-one digital marketing platform designed ju…
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Greetings LEGO enthusiasts! Welcome to our latest episode of Between The Studs! In this episode, we dive into the colorful world of LEGO movies, exploring their unique gimmicks, storytelling techniques, and the creativity behind each film with Daniel, Joe, and Wyatt! What is your favorite LEGO movie? Let us know in the comments! Our Website: https:…
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Spooky Commerce finishes with an epic finale as we explore the mysterious history of Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market. Phillip, Brian, and Sarah share tales of ghost sightings, haunted (coffee) grounds, and the rich lore behind one of the oldest continuously operating markets in the U.S. PLUS: Phillip and Brian debrief a tragedy involving AI-to-h…
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For the 180th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes author, actress, and adult film star Maitland Ward, who is best known for her role as Rachel on the 1990s TV show Boy Meets World. Maitland Ward shares her journey from Long Beach native to Hollywood up-and-comer and, eventually, adult entertainment actress, including the …
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Should you take your dog to a dog park to help socialize them or should I take them to a daycare like the Dog Stop? Corey Criss (Director of Franchise Training and Development) and Brett Reynolds (Director of Dog Care at The Dog Stop) get into that and more in today's episode. If you have any questions or a topic, you'd like Brett & Corey to cover,…
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We’ve got all the Transformers reveals from New York Comic Con, Flame Toys shows off its upcoming Beast Wars Megatron model kit, and Hasbro gives us another Star Wars Transformers crossover. This is the way. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! W…
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Welcome back to After the Show! Today, I’m diving into some big takeaways from my conversation with Ann Chikahisa, the founder of Chikahisa Studio. Ann does an incredible job of weaving her Japanese heritage into her jewelry designs. So often, businesses play it safe and end up sounding vanilla in their messaging. Ann’s approach is a perfect exampl…
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Mama, are you overwhelmed by the clutter in your home? 😫 Do you feel like you're constantly tidying, organizing, and just barely keeping your head above water? Diana is sharing a surprisingly simple challenge that could be the key to unlocking a calmer, more peaceful home for you and your family. It all starts with your fridge. Yes, you read that r…
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Special thanks to Jimmy for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:53 - Guest Pitch by Erik Charles Nielsen 00:13:00 - Bathroom Fans 2.0 00:25:13 - Food Truck Finder 00:40:33 - Restaurant Tinder 00:48:20 - A Proposal Marketplace 01:01:09 - Outro We’d love to hear from you! 📧 podcast@spitball.show ⁂ Fediverse — @podcast@spitball.show 🌐 h…
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What inspires someone to leave a successful corporate career and dive into the world of entrepreneurship? Today, I’m chatting with Ann Chikahisa, the founder of Chikahisa Studio, who did just that. After years in corporate sales, Ann took her creative passion and built a thriving jewelry business. With over 15 years of experience as a business owne…
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AHOY LEGO® Fans! In this episode we are discussing our thoughts on the entire Spongebob theme! Let's head to Bikini Bottom with Daniel, Ella, and Garrett! What is your favorite Spongebob set or figure? Let us know in the comments! Our Website: https://atlbrick.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTA_vCAnE6…
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Don’t order the fish! Old Movie Club celebrates Aviatober with 1939’s “Only Angels Have Wings” and 1957’s “Zero Hour!” One bears a striking resemblance to forgettable 1980s TV series “Tales of the Gold Monkey,” and the other is undeniably the inspiration for the more notable 1980 movie “Airplane!” (That’s foreshadowing.) Host Jason Snell with Shell…
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This week we unpack multisensory commerce, the economical ebb and flow of re-commerce, and reflect on Phillip’s keynote at the Motion Creative Strategy Summit. PLUS: Spooky Commerce is back. Phillip, Brian, and Sarah journey to a haunted 1980’s Bay Area Toys R Us. The Duality of Recommerce Key takeaways: Tactile interactions produce profound experi…
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Is self-doubt keeping you from showing up the way you want in your business? In this episode, we explore how to move past those mental roadblocks. Welcome to Retail Therapy, a special segment of Rooted in Retail! Today, I’m excited to have Michelle Smith from Piccolo Mondo Toys with us. I've been lucky to know Michelle for years. She not only creat…
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Hello all you sexy people! In today’s episode, we sit down with the amazing CeeCee, a dynamic lifestyle community organizer and the founder of the Tennessee Lifestyle Discord group. We dive into CeeCee’s personal journey, discovering what inspired her to create this supportive online space for like-minded individuals. Together, we explore what a li…
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On this episode Super7 has a new playset for all your Transformers battle scenes, Walmart has new retro G1 releases coming soon, and there’s a new Transformers anime crossover we weren’t expecting! All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some T…
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For the 179th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes adult film performer and activist Siri Dahl. In this episode, we delve into the impact of conservative anti-porn legislation, including Project 2025 and the Kids Online Safety Act, on the adult entertainment industry and sex workers. Siri offers insight into how the indust…
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Welcome back to After the Show! Today, I’m excited to dive into my biggest takeaways from this week’s episode of Rooted in Retail. We had some amazing insights from Jenn Luna that really got me thinking. Today, I want to hone in on one key theme that stood out to me: the power of systems in your business. Jenn has successfully expanded to multiple …
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From "messy house" to minimalist mama! Meet Jess Smith, a wife and mother of three from Waco, Texas, who completely transformed her relationship with her home. In this inspiring interview, Jess shares her personal journey of decluttering and reveals the surprising impact it's had on her family. If you're struggling to manage your household, Jess's …
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Today, I'm excited to chat with Jenn Luna, the owner of The Kindship, a family of boutique gift shops in the greater Tacoma area. You’re going to love hearing her story about how she grew from a single stationery store into a thriving brand that includes Paper Luxe, Little Luxe, and The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop! Jenn is all about community enga…
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BOO!! Hello LEGO® Fans! In this episode we are discussing our favorite haunted, ghoulish, and spooky items found in our store. Let's creep into the holiday season with Juliana, Randi, and Garrett! Do you love Halloween?? What is your favorite spooky set or figure? Let us know in the comments! Our Website: https://atlbrick.com Join this channel to g…
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In this special episode, Darryl talks with Mariano Nicieza from Diamond Entertainment about their Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Transformers trading cards Kickstarter. And they’re joined by extra special guest – original Transformers comics writer Bob Budiansky! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want s…
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From dead-and-undead-again crypto cycles to eBay’s paranormal side, we explore the range of the paranormal in this week’s installment of Spooky Commerce. Listen now! Crypt-O-Currency, Panic Buying and Paranormal Ducks Key takeaways: eCommerce giants like Pinduoduo (Temu’s parent company) are contributing to deflation in China by flooding the market…
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In this bonus episode of Rooted in Retail, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my agency’s secrets for running profitable ads for our clients. I've been working with my ad managers and hearing the amazing results we're generating for clients. And as the holidays approach we wanted to give all our listeners the opportunity to see the same incre…
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For the 178th episode of Private Parts Unknown, host Courtney Kocak welcomes Treena Orchard, anthropologist and author of Sticky, Sexy, Sad: Swipe Culture and the Darker Side of Dating Apps. In this episode, anthropologist Treena Orchard shares her experiences with online dating after turning 45 and offers insights into the complexities of modern "…
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Are coats or costumes good for dogs? And what kind of accessories actually work for your dog? Corey Criss (Director of Franchise Training and Development) and Brett Reynolds (Director of Dog Care at The Dog Stop) get into that and more in today's episode. If you have any questions or a topic, you'd like Brett & Corey to cover, email Podcast@TheDogS…
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Ultra Magnus gets a Hot Wheels toy, there are a bunch of licensed toy reveals at Wonder Festival Shanghai, and we finally get a new update on HasLab Omega Prime. All this and much, much more on this episode of TransMissions! Order our exclusive Skybound Transformers #1 comic with cover art by E.J. Su! Want some TransMissions swag? Check out our onl…
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Today, I’m excited to share some holiday inspiration from my conversation with Emily Butler from Ah Louis Store. We really dug into how holidays and customer experience come together, and Emily had some amazing ideas on how they go all out during the holiday season to draw crowds into their store. I truly believe that if you’re not creating a fanta…
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I used to think that more toys meant more fun for my kids. Turns out, that mountain of toys in the playroom might actually be cramping their style. Diana dives deep into the surprising connection between the number of toys your child has and the quality of their play. Get ready to transform your child's playroom (and their little minds!) in ways yo…
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With the one year anniversary of RUN, FOOL! approaching, Rodney thought it'd be a great time to share one of his personal favorite episodes from this season: Black Aggie One of the most insidious, abhorrent creatures comes after Rodney's grandmother Estelle and changes the way she sees the world forever. Don’t forget to check back next week for a b…
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