The bad boys of action figure podcasting. Talking all Action figures/collectibles. All things action figures but Hood AF! This is not your mother’s action figure podcast. Join Jonathan Fallen and Mikey VTown in hilarious rants all relating to this addiction they love. Clever bits and segments with listener involvement. #HoodCastAF Come up with the gang and subscribe today!
The High-end action figure podcast for high-end humans is here. Do your ears a favour and listen to Michael Crawford, Jeff Parker and my good self Eamon O'Donoghue discuss all things action figure from the likes of Hot Toys, Enterbay, 3A Toys and Sideshow Collectables.
Not Your Average Nerds is a weekly recap podcast that covers all of your favorite nerdy fandom news!
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Hang out and laugh as we talk about our favorite figures, upcoming releases, get hyped and have some laughs.
A roundtable chat about the "week in geek" Hosted by Ian Bensman, Brett Parker, and Shawn Pelty! Join for the week in geek as we travel down the weekly geekly rabbit hole!
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Final Wrestling Place: The Last Stop To Wrestling Eternity


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Final Wrestling Place: The Last Stop To Wrestling Eternity
Final Wrestling Place
Join Marcus and Tim each week as they dive into what made you a fan and give them their Final Wrestling Place! The conversation never ends on Twitter. Follow us @FinalPlacePod or email us at finalwrestlingplace@gmail.com.
Join the crew from Action Figure Blues as they discuss action figures, statues and other collectibles from the worlds of comic books and pop culture.
Award-winning podcast from the QI offices in which the writers of the hit BBC show discuss the best things they've found out this week. Hosted by Dan Schreiber (@schreiberland) with James Harkin (@jamesharkin), Andrew Hunter Murray (@andrewhunterm), and Anna Ptaszynski (#GetAnnaOnTwitter)
We don't wanna grow up, but we already did. Paul and Bill discuss the week's action figure news, plus what it was like growing up as Toys “R” Us kids, compared to juggling work, life, and collecting as a grown-ass adult. New episodes every Wednesday.
Virtual Dave and Orion Ghia discuss toys, cartoons, films etc etc... predominantly but not exclusively related to The Transformers. Expect monthly episodes of reviews, discussion, rambling, ridiculous tangents and occasional silliness. Topics covered include, Toy Collecting, Headmasters, Transformers the movie, Spider-Man, Ghostbusters and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Craig, Ryan, Jake, and Abbey bring their weekly toy and action figures woes to the table, every week on Toy Anxiety! Buying Star Wars, Marvel Legends, Ghostbusters, NECA, Super7 and more, these collectors know how to spend their hard earned cash on plastic treasurers, new and old! Brought to you by Yes Have Some.
Ashtrays & Action Figures is a radio show hosted by Twiztid's Jamie Madrox & Monoxide. You never know what The Demented Duo will be talking about each episode, topics span from: movies, music, toys, wrestling, horror, cannabis culture, celebrity interviews and that's just the tip of the iceberg! Give it a listen and you'll be sure to laugh your ass off! To keep up with our live broadcasts visit www.MNERadio.com
The Toy Talk Guys Blog and Podcast is a collection of news and opinion stories about vintage (80s, 90s) toys, action figures, LEGO, video games, and many other categories.
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Each Sold Separately: Collect Them All! An Action Figure Podcast


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Each Sold Separately: Collect Them All! An Action Figure Podcast
Each Sold Separately: Collect Them All!
A new action figure podcast with long time collectors Brian Charles Rooney and Colonel Raines Carr. They discuss modern and vintage action figure lines from the 1970's to today!
All entrepreneurs want to know the secret to success. James Wedmore, an 8-figure online entrepreneur, believes success is created by mindset over strategy, magic over metrics, and attitude over action. In this podcast, James untangles the common misconception that hustle and hard work are all it takes to be successful.
Sean Long, Pixel Dan & ShartimusPrime - 3 of the biggest names in video toy reviews come together to discuss the latest action figures and collectibles.
Two dummies (Adam and Blake) discuss the #toylife but it's mostly jokes because we're not competent at real collecting or serious podcasting. Think of a really good podcast. It's like that, but for action figures.
From Marvel to Star Wars and everything in between, sharing theories, reviews, and news, Fanatic NOW is your online hangout for all things fandom!
The #1 podcast for Star Wars action figure collectors with news, reviews, interviews, event coverage and more.
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TOY RUN - THE STAR WARS ACTION FIGURE CAST


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TOY RUN - THE STAR WARS ACTION FIGURE CAST
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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.
The heroic podcast discussing all things Masters of the Universe. Please join me and my special guest hosts on a montly basis for well informed and fun chats about all things blondie.
Pop Culture Talk That's Out Of This World
FORT LAUDERDALE BASED COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN COMICS AND COLLECTIBLES
Pop culture news and collectibles!
Jackie Kashian discusses favorite obsessions with the obsessed. Video games, Comic Books, Birdwatching. How deep in the dork forest are you? Celebrate it and f*&%$, make it your own!
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Undead America: Adventures in the Buffy Verse Podcast


A guide to the Joss Whedon's Buffy Verse featuring reviews of Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, books, collectibles, comics, news, and other geeky goodness. In Joss, We Trust.
From the creators and Executive Producers of Netflix's Brainchild and Nat Geo's Brain Games, every episode is a wild and fun dive into science and history for ages 6 to 10.
Geek culture program about comics, movies, cos-play, conventions and all the things that makes geeks go round. Spreading the nerd! Contact us with your questions or comments at fanboysradio@gmail.com Be sure to call in to the show and voice your opinions.(646)721-9494 Wednesday nights @ 10pm!
My Star Wars Story is a project to document the impact of Star Wars on the lives of those in the Star Wars Generation. We're looking to tell as many people's stories as possible. If you'd like to tell your Star Wars Story, please send an email to story@mystarwarsstory.com
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Comic Geek Speak Presents: World of Toys


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Comic Geek Speak Presents: World of Toys
Speakers of Geek
Comic Geek Speak Presents: World of Toys explores the very popular hobby of toy collecting. Everything from the newest superhero movie tie-in figures to the long history of Barbie figures. If you love toys, you'll love this podcast.
Professional wrestling is an art. The Work of Wrestling is dedicated to exploring that simple truth. Produced & hosted by Tim Kail.
Shelf Conscious is a new series by Hard NOC Media focused on toys, action figures, and collectors. Hosted by Keith Chow. Art & music by Jamie Noguchi.
Two men with a pile of useless knowledge, hosts Jason Lenzi and Brain Heiler humorously travel back through time to discuss pop culture, toy collecting, fandom, UHF TV, childhood, schoolyard rumours, humiliation and shame, oh the shame....
The Proton Pack Podcast is a weekly podcast diving into the world of geek, nerd, and pop culture. Kristian and Tony discuss their favorite movies, television shows, video games, comic books and more, in this funny and light-hearted escape from reality. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/protonpackpodcast/support
There’s a new breed of online business owners. They attract versus target. They create versus duplicate. They polarize versus blend in. They are the center of their brand versus the product or service they sell. And most importantly, they ditch outdated tactics and earn a killer income. These women have made the subtle, yet significant shift from consultant to influencer. If you want to learn the tips, tricks and ways to step into your own version of the 6 Figure Influencer- you’ve come to t ...
A podcast about how doctors think. Presented by Figure 1, the knowledge-sharing and collaboration app for physicians and healthcare professionals. Learn more at Figure1.com/ddx
From the ground breaking and life saving to the wacky and implausible, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki reveals some of the best moments in science.
A show centered around the micro action figures and brick-based construction sets of the Halo universe.
The World's Greatest Comic Book Podcast...So Far! CAS has been bringing you comic news for over ten years! Created by Tim in 2010, and after several incarnations, has evolved the brand into an entertainment hub for all your nerd needs. We also include the popular Tapes And Scowls movie review podcast that features Tim and Max! Other topics may include, comic reviews, wrestling, opinion pieces, interviews, book reviews, and more. When you need an escape come hang out with our charming staff! ...
A live radio call-in show where we relive the Golden Era of Professional Wrestling storyline by storyline, character by character, with occasional special guests!
Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff discusses vintage toys from our childhood
Movies, TV shows, DC and Marvel, Music, Gaming..especially Retro games..these are some of the topics Davey A...and a few friends will be chatting about. Give it 10 minutes....you may like it. Music courtesy of Joseph McDade Logo courtesy of @superdan64 Instagram/Twitter/Facebook @daveya10mins https://linktr.ee/daveya10mins Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/davey-a/support
“Hard NOC Life” is the flagship podcast of The Nerds of Color and Hard NOC Media. We cover pop culture with a different perspective. Watch it on your screen, hit “play,” and check this.
This Podcast brings three grown men together to talk about collecting toys as adults, and how it effects their lives in general. The guys also discuss movies, Comic Books, and almost anything pop culture, and try to integrate some humor along the way. Some humor may be adult in nature.
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Talking Toys With Taylor and Jeff


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Talking Toys: Action Figure Exclusive #177 - Luke Skywalker (Imperial Stormtrooper Outfit)
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Face off action figure photography! Jonathan Fallen calls out @UnWorthyCollector in an action figure face off. Mikey informs listeners and Fallen what yaoi is. Action figure news and banter. Leave a review or voice message on https://www.HoodCastAF.com to be entered in to win a free T-shirt of your choosing from https://www.hoodcastmerch.com Check …
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Hard N.O.C. Life


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266. One Year of the 'Shelf Conscious' Action Figure Podcast
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Exactly one year ago, Keith launched the latest addition to the Hard NOC Media podcast family: Shelf Conscious. To celebrate that anniversary, we're sharing that initial episode -- featuring fellow NOC toy collector William Bruce West -- here on the Hard NOC Life feed. Get a FREE one-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND five FREE travel p…
Monthly science kits for kids - 60% off your first month - from our awesome sponsor MEL Science. Code is good until the end of May - order now! How were Barbie dolls & G.I. Joe figures created? How did they become so popular/ How have these toys evolved over the years? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at htt…
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Toy Anxiety


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Where Are The Obi-Wan Action Figures?
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IseeRobots Radio


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Classic Episode Repost! The IseeRobots Show Ep.10: From Ace To Zartan 1984 GI Joe Action Figures Plus The Joker!
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This week's blast from the past is from October of 2019. Some good GI Joe Talk as well as some other junk too. Here's what we had to say at the time... This week on The ISR Show we have a super awesome episode ahead of us! We start off with a convo between me and Iceberg. We're in the Jupiter Base Snack Shack and talk about Emily, Aliens and all so…
Absinthe makes you hallucinate and possibly even have a seizure, right? Nope. It's all a part of the myth of absinthe, which is really just a bitter tasting liquor with a bad reputation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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GFT - Galactic Figure Talk


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45 Years Of Star Wars, Obi-Wan Wednesday, SW Celebration Exclusive And Other News
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Join Criz Bee on this episode of Galactic Figure Talk for an overview of the latest Star Wars action figure announcements and store reports! Obi-Wan Wednesday Reveals Star Wars Celebration 2022 Live CoverageBy GalacticFigures.com
The High-end action figure podcast for high-end humans.
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Stuff You Should Know


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Short Stuff: Do people move in predictable directions?
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Depending on where you are in the world, you either have an instinct to go left or right when entering a place. Learn all about this today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The Mind Your Business Podcast


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Episode 552: From Zero to $100,000 in 18 months with Brian Singh
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Today’s case study episode takes you through the 5 simple steps that one online expert took to get his business from ZERO to 6-figures in just 18 months! Brian Singh is an extraordinary Business By Design member who is crushing it in a very unique niche, and he had no prior experience running an online business. He now works with volleyball coaches…
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Who Smarted?


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What's the difference between Tortoises & Turtles?
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Rare diseases are … rare … which makes even textbook cases difficult to diagnose. In this season, we’ll talk about the patterns and characterizations of a rare paediatric disorders.By Figure 1
Josh and Chuck wade into dangerous waters with the debate over just how destructive cats are for local ecosystems (turns out it’s pretty bad) and some ideas on what to do about that (you may not want to know). Tune in and tense up! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
Very long and very widebut only a few kilometres thick, atmospheric rivers carry water from the tropics towards the poles – and they shift huge amounts of heat as well. A few decades ago, atmospheric rivers hit West Antarctica and collapsed two massive ice shelves.
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Hard N.O.C. Life


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267. The Arrowverse is Dead, Long Live the Arrowverse
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Keith, Dominic, and Britney are back to talk about more cancellations of The CW's DC content. They then shift to Marvel and discuss all of the forthcoming Disney+ content -- including the She-Hulk trailer -- before breaking down the recent Vanity Fair cover story on Obi-Wan Kenobi and the future of Star Wars. Get a FREE one-year supply of immune-su…
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Not Your Average Nerds


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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Discussion
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Welcome back to another episode of the Not Your Average Nerds podcast! On this episode join Rudy, Juan, and Steve while they discuss Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness!If you have any topics you'd like to hear us go over, we'd love to hear from you! Feel free to head over to our Facebook or Instagram and reach out! Cheers Nerds!--------Fol…
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6 Figure Influencer


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160 | The Code to Unlock Your Next Big Goal
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The Mind Your Business Podcast


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Episode 551: The REAL Difference Between Entrepreneur and Digital CEO
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Being in business requires choices from you, and one big one is if you are going to be the entrepreneur in your business, or the digital CEO. In this episode, I share the real difference between these two roles, and what will be required of you at each stage as you work on yourself and grow your business! If this episode inspired you in some way, t…
Hey kids. We are back with another super fun episode of Worlds Famous. This time out we bust open some Rogue One cards in search of the valuable Saw Guerrera Rookie Card. From there we talk Japanese League Baseball and open up a GI Joe Figure and talk about The Flea Market.. It's a great show like always. Make sure to tell a friend!…
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Who Smarted?


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Why do we blow up Balloons for birthday parties?
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Monthly science kits for kids - 60% off your first month - from our awesome sponsor MEL Science. Code is good until the end of May - order now! Why were early Balloons made from cat guts & cow intestines? What gas made early Balloons explode? Besides parties, what else can Balloons be used for? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com…
Tim Kail had a dream about The Rock. He shares that dream, along with some thoughts on: Spirits. Science vs Spirituality. Pro-wrestling hero-worship. Why you don't want to meet your heroes. Ghosting and being ghosted. And much more! You can follow WOW on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @WorkOfWrestling. Thanks for listening!…
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Final Wrestling Place: The Last Stop To Wrestling Eternity


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S22E4 - A Swing For Naitchin' [British Bulldog as Intercontinental Champion]
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This season, Tim and Marcus shift gears from Wrestlemanias to our second season! For the next four episodes, we will cover Intercontinental Champions that never won the WWF/E Championship! We round out Season 22 with the British Bulldog and his one reign as Intercontinental Champion. With one of the most iconic IC title matches of all time, does th…
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Capes And Scowls


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Tapes And Scowls Episode 154- "Twelve Dudes That Are Friedkin Pissed or Be Max's Little Baby."
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This week our movies are loaded with strength! Tim reviews arguably the greatest Blaxploitation movie of all time, Max reviews a remake of a highly rated gem, motocross fist fights, malignant expectations and some Sid Haig for good measure. Get ready to movie with the best of them! Tapes And Scowls starts now! --- Support this podcast: https://anch…
It's a milestone episode, but we really don't care. we talk some toys and other crap before reviewing Dr. Strange 2.
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Stuff You Should Know


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Selects: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five
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In 1978, five friends set out for home from a basketball game. The next day, their car was discovered in a lonely mountain road. The next spring, their bodies began to turn up. What happened that night remains a mystery to this day. Explore what we know with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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GFT - Galactic Figure Talk


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The Star Wars Celebration 2022 Collecting Track With Gus Lopez
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Join your host Criz Bee and Star Wars Uebercollector Gus Lopez on this episode of GFT to learn more about this year's Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 collecting track. What Star Wars action figure panels will there be? Can you watch the panels even if you don't attend SWCA? Is there a virtual cue? What is the Star Wars Saga museum? How is Rancho…
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No Such Thing As A Fish


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427: No Such Thing As A Magnetic Skateboard
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Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss a cupboard full of clown heads, the robot that doesn't jump over the moon and the rock and roll side of pension planning. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes.By No Such Thing As A Fish
Monthly science kits for kids - 60% off your first month - from our awesome sponsor MEL Science. Code is good until the end of May - order now! What is Scuba an acronym for? How are you able to breathe underwater? Why should you spit in your mask before diving into the water? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy…
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IseeRobots Radio


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Classic Episode Repost! This Boring Life: Comic Book Stores
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This is one of my favorite episodes of all the times. I remember how daunting it seemed when I thought of the idea and how happy I was when I was finally done with it lol.. This is from March of 2017. Here is what we had to say at the time. Hey kids! This week we have a little something different. An All New Episode of.. This Boring Life, where eve…
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The Reluctant Adult Podcast


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The Simpsons Fans Cry Mouseke-tears After Super7 Drops Krusty’s Smokes
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It’s a small world after all, especially after corporate conglomerates bought up every media company and entertainment provider. Plus, smoke’em if you got’em! The House of Mouse drops the hammer on Super7’s series 2 cigarette accessories. So sorry! And, Ronald goes back to the well for another Mickey-themed Happy Meal. We’ll take double fries but h…
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Surnames are way more interesting that you think, trust us. Just hit play and prepare to be wowed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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GFT - Galactic Figure Talk


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Bandai At Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022
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Listen to Criz Bee talk to Justin and Dave from Bandai about their plans for Star Wars Celebration. If you attend Star Wars Celebration make sure to stop by booth 1905 for a look at all the amazing Bandai Star Wars action figures and model kits, build a free Razor Crest model kit and don't forget to pick up the exclusive platinum R2-D2 Tamagotchi i…
In the Watermelon episode, Chuck and Josh stumbled into a bit of little-known history about why artificial banana flavor doesn’t taste like bananas. Turns out it does; it just tastes like a banana you’ve probably never eaten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The Mind Your Business Podcast


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Episode 550: Can You Really Make Money in Obscure Niches with Jenny Kotlyar
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What if I were to tell you that you don’t have to be in the usual niches to crush it with your online business? Today’s case study episode features someone who is doing just that in an interesting little niche that you may not think was possible to monetize! Jenny Kotlyar is a passionate and avid hiker who created an online program teaching others …
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IseeRobots Radio


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The Mr.Sensational Gino Vega Podcast Ep.77 Wrestling Weddings Draw Ratings
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This week, GV looks back at 20 years of marriage, offers unsolicited relationship advice, talks about meeting an Eddie Kingston cosplayer, and rounds things out by eating his first reuben sandwich. One of the very specialist very special episodes yet.By IseeRobots
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Who Smarted?


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Why are they called French Fries if they weren't invented in France?
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Monthly science kits for kids - 60% off your first month - from our awesome sponsor MEL Science. Code is good until the end of May - order now! Who actually invented the French Fry? Are French Fries healthy for you? What planet would be the best to make French Fries on? For free home activities sign-up at www.WhoSmarted.com See Privacy Policy at ht…
Squirrels are rodents, sure, but they’re rodents with personalities the size of Las Vegas and Detroit put together. Get to know your bushy-tailed (and sometimes not so bushy) neighbors who live interesting hidden lives right out in the open. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts