Bästa Book Event podcaster (2024)

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‘Writing Boxes’ and ‘I’m From’ on Read This Book!

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Lisa Von Drasek and Erin McBrien discussed the children’s books, “Writing Boxes” and “I’m From” on this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota Libraries. Von Drasek is the author of “Writing Boxes” and “I’m From” was written by Gary R. Gray Jr. and illustrated by Oge Mora. About Lisa Von Drasek and Erin McBrien Lisa Von Dras…

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‘First Words’ discussed on Read This Book! 5:01

6M ago5:01

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Erin McBrien and Lisa Von Drasek discuss “First Words” by Joyce Sutphen in this episode of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota Libraries. About Lisa Von Drasek and Erin McBrien Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Erin McBrien is Interim Curator of the…

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‘The Midnight Library’ reviewed on Read This Book! 4:07

10M ago4:07

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Jessica Abbazio and Lisa Von Drasek discuss “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig on this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota Library. About Lisa Von Drasek and Jessica Abbazio Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries and host of Read This Book…

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‘A Darker Wilderness’ reviewed on Read This Book! 6:11

11M ago6:11

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Davu Underwood Seru discussed with Lisa Von Drasek the book, “A Darker Wilderness” on this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota Libraries. The book was edited by Erin Sharkey. About Lisa Von Drasek and Davu Seru Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections, home of the Kerlan Collection,…

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‘Hairs / Pelitos’ reviewed on Read This Book! 6:12

1y ago6:12

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“Hairs / Pelitos” was reviewed by Patricia Izek and Lisa Von Drasek on this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota Libraries. “This jewel-like vignette from Sandra Cisneros’s best-selling The House on Mango Street shows, through simple, intimate portraits, the diversity among us.” —Goodreads About Lisa Von Drasek and Patrici…

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Power Kid Podcast: Kevin Daniels | Fun In Motion Toys 28:30

1y ago28:30

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In the latest episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Kevin Daniels, President and Co-Founder of Fun In Motion Toys to the show. Fun In Motion is the four-time Toy of the Year (TOTY) finalist behind mesmerizing toys including Shashibo, Spin Ball, and Wandini. On the show, Daniels explains how an activity…

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Power Kid Podcast: Kyle Cosgrove | Goliath Games 32:30

1y ago32:30

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In the latest episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Kyle Cosgrove, Territory Manager at Goliath Games to the show. A sales vet with experience at Crazy Aaron's and Monkey Fish Toys, Cosgrove is focused on expanding Goliath's footprint across independent toy and game stores. On the show, he and Albritto…

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Power Kid Podcast: Tom Delaney | MUKIKIM 26:41

1+ y ago26:41

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In the latest episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Tom Delaney, Executive Vice President of MUKIKIM to the show. A seasoned toy industry veteran, Delaney has held roles at Mattel, The Walt Disney Co., JAKKS Pacific, and ran his own company, Homegrown Toys. On the show, Delaney shares insight into the …

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Power Kid Podcast: Pat Linden | Playmates Toys - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 29:46

1+ y ago29:46

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Go Ninja! Go Ninja! Go! In the latest episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Pat Linden, Vice President of Marketing at Playmates Toys to the show. Ahead of this week's release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Linden shares insight on his experience working with every iteration of the Tee…

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Power Kid Podcast: Leah Ringelstein | Zigazoo 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

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In the latest episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Leah Ringelstein, Director of Impact at Zigazoo to the show. Ringelstein is on the front lines of the world's biggest social media network for kids and leverages her background in classroom education and curriculum building in her work. Zigazoo has be…

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‘The Golden Enclaves’ on Read This Book! 6:27

1+ y ago6:27

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Jennie Burroughs and Lisa Von Drasek discuss “The Golden Enclaves” by Naomi Novik in this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota Libraries. “Saving the world is a test no school of magic can prepare you for in the triumphant conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy that began with “A Deadly Education” and “The La…

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Power Kid Podcast: ASTRA Marketplace & Academy 36:19

1+ y ago36:19

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design goes LIVE from the show floor at ASTRA Marketplace & Academy in Columbus, Ohio. Check out mini interviews featuring Adam Hocherman (Fat Brain Toy Co.), Karen Hermann (Hand Craft), Julien Amundsen (Fantasma Toys), Chrissy Fagerholt (EAP Toys and Games), Jan Ma…

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‘The Vinyl Detective’ reviewed on Read This Book! 4:37

1+ y ago4:37

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Jason Roy and Lisa Von Drasek discussed “The Vinyl Detective” on this installment of Read This Book from the University of Minnesota! About Lisa Von Drasek and Jason Roy Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections, home of the Kerlan Collection, at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Jason Roy is the Director…

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Power Kid Podcast: The North East Toy Show (NETS) 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Alan and Christine Blumberg from RGB Sales and Lea Culliton (ex-HABA, ABC Kids Expo) to the show to discuss the launch of The North East Toy Show (NETS). "The Northeast connection to specialty" opens its doors in February 2024 for its inaugural show,…

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Power Kid Podcast: Talia Filippelli | The Genius of Play, Starr Therapy 33:37

1+ y ago33:37

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Talia Filippelli, founder of Starr Therapy, to the show. Filippelli is a Genius of Play Ambassador, an award-winning “Top Doc,” and has served as an advisor for Sesame Workshop. Most recently, she developed The Genius of Play’s Emotional Wellness Pla…

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‘The Revolutionary Samuel Adams’ 5:42

1+ y ago5:42

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“The Revolutionary Samuel Adams” by Stacy Schiff was reviewed on this installment of Read This Book, from the University of Minnesota Libraries. Bill Pederson from the UMN Music Library shared his thoughts with Read This Book host, Lisa Von Drasek, who is also curator of the UMN Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature. Pulitzer Prize–winning bio…

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Power Kid Podcast: Lauren Derse | Learning Express Toys & Gifts 28:29

1+ y ago28:29

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Lauren Derse, CEO of Learning Express Toys & Gifts to the show. Derse leads the largest franchised toy store chain in the U.S. and has vast experience with store ownership and oversight. Learning Express is known for its expert staff, localized selec…

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Power Kid Podcast: Chris Cote | Scentco 39:38

1+ y ago39:38

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Chris Cote, founder and president of Scentco to the show. On the show, Cote unpacks the exact moment the idea of scented pencils struck him and what he did next. He shares the complexities involved in finding the perfect scent for every product, and …

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‘The Searcher’ reviewed on Read This Book! 4:39

1+ y ago4:39

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‘The Searcher’ — A New York Times bestselling thriller — is reviewed on Read This Book by University of Minnesota Dean of Libraries Lisa German and host Lisa Von Drasek. About Lisa Von Drasek and Lisa German Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries and host of Read Thi…

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Power Kid Podcast: Evan Katz and Josh Roberts | Very Special Games 34:20

2y ago34:20

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Evan Katz and Josh Roberts of Very Special Games to the show. On the show, Katz and Roberts deliver intel on the guerrilla warfare tactics required to self-produce games. They launched their first successful game, Charity Party, on Kickstarter in 201…

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Power Kid Podcast: Lee Allentuck | RN Branding & Licensing, Melissa & Doug, Blue Marble, The Last Gameboard 37:49

2y ago37:49

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Lee Allentuck to the show. Over the course of his career, Allentuck has done it all, from leading Global Gaming at Hasbro to serving as Licensing Market Lead for LEGO to founding Raising Nerd. He currently serves as an Innovation Scout for Blue Marbl…

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Power Kid Podcast: Jeanie Crone | Bimi Boo/ASTRA 29:43

2y ago29:43

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Jeanie Crone to the show. Crone has a wealth of experience spanning toys, fashion, and education. She previously served as the senior manager of specialty at Schleich, sales manager at Ojo, and Chairman of the Board at the American Specialty Toy Reta…

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Power Kid Podcast: Brandi Pinsker | Project Genius 26:47

2y ago26:47

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Project Genius CEO Brandi Pinsker to the show. Project Genius is a Texas-based crew of "thinkers, tinkers, and inventors" that creates brainteasers and games. Pinsker previously served as a buyer at Go! Retail Group's Calendar Club and is an expert i…

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Power Kid Podcast: Steve Wampold | Good Banana 23:59

2y ago23:59

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Steve Wampold to the show. In 2002, Wampold founded Big Mouth Inc. and grew the company to become a leader in the swim and inflatables space where it still enjoys much success today. A few years ago, after selling Big Mouth to a private equity firm, …

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Power Kid Podcast: Anand Dhirmalani | Lil Wish Lanterns 26:18

2y ago26:18

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Anand Dhirmalani to the show. Dhirmalani is an expert in the As Seen On TV space and is collaborating with Albritton on the launch of a new brand: Lil Wish Lanterns. On the show, Dhirmalani shares his journey from Fushigi to Pillow Pets and his recen…

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Power Kid Podcast: Karen Kilpatrick | Kaypin Media and Genius Cat Books 24:51

2+ y ago24:51

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Karen Kilpatrick of Kaypin Media and Genius Cat Books to the show. Kilpatrick helps brands and creatives navigate the publishing industry with a focus on creating kids' books. On the show, Kilpatrick explains how telling nighttime stories to her kids…

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Power Kid Podcast: Chrissy Fagerholt | EAP Toys & Games 32:01

2+ y ago32:01

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Chrissy Fagerholt of EAP Toys & Games to the show. EAP produces a range of games — including You Who?, Friend or Faux, and The Lunch Room Game — that pair a hint of strategy and humor into a play pattern that requires a little luck. On the show, Fage…

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Power Kid Podcast: Bill Nichols, Peter Cmiel | Blip Toys 35:13

2+ y ago35:13

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Bill Nichols and Peter Cmiel of Blip Toys to the show. On the show, the Blip Toys duo explains how some decisions they made early in their careers guided them to where they are today. The conversation veers toward the success of the Squinkies collect…

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Power Kid Podcast | Nick Christensen, Threepipe Reply 26:51

2+ y ago26:51

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Nick Christensen of Threepipe Reply to the show. Christensen is a managing partner and head of Amazon at the company, helping clients like TOMY, VTech, and Mookie Toys maximize their Amazon selling strategy. On the show, Albritton and Christensen dis…

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Power Kid Podcast: Cassidy Smith | The Uniche Collective 26:52

2+ y ago26:52

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Cassidy Smith, president of the Uniche Collective to the show. For 18 years Smith served as vice president of sales and marketing at Hape International. Now, as president of its new specialty division, the Uniche Collective, Smith and his team scour …

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Power Kid Podcast: Choon Ng, Jake Minor | Rainbow Loom 28:06

2+ y ago28:06

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Choon Ng and Jake Minor of Rainbow Loom to the show. Following a quick recap on the backstory of the TOTY and TAGIE-winning Rainbow Loom, Albritton, Ng, and Minor delve into the empowering nature of Rainbow Loom play and the social capital that kids …

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Power Kid Podcast: Steve Markey | Hog Wild Toys 26:23

2+ y ago26:23

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Steve Markey, vice president of sales and marketing at Hog Wild Toys to the show. For more than two decades, Markey has traversed the toy industry with roles at Wham-O, PlanToys, Green Toys, Crazy Aaron's, and more. On the show, Albritton and Markey …

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Power Kid Podcast: The Toy Foundation Discusses Industry Support for Ukraine 30:23

2+ y ago30:23

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The Toy Book presents a special episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” in which host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes The Toy Foundation’s Executive Director Pam Mastrota and Chairman of the Board Andy Weiner to the show. The Toy Foundation operates underneath the umbrella of The Toy Association to provide philanthropic support and vital pl…

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Power Kid Podcast: Jamie Emmick | Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co. 27:28

2+ y ago27:28

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Jamie Emmick to the show. Emmick serves as director of special markets for the Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co. (BHTB) and leads the CustomPlush.com side of the business. She is a Genius of Play Ambassador and was a recent finalist in the Rising Star/Lic…

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Power Kid Podcast: Gary Pope of Kids Industries 37:35

2+ y ago37:35

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Kids Industries CEO and Co-Founder Gary Pope to the show. Pope leads a team of researchers, strategists, creatives, and developers that work to help toy, entertainment, and consumer products companies better connect with families around the world. Ki…

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Power Kid Podcast: Spin Master Creative Director Stephanie Guo 24:43

2+ y ago24:43

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Spin Master Creative Director Stephanie Guo to the show. Guo oversees creative vision for key brands, including PAW Patrol, GUND, Mighty Express, Kinetic Sand, Orbeez, and Etch-A-Sketch. On the show, Albritton and Guo discuss the unique differences b…

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Power Kid Podcast: Aaron Muderick of Crazy Aaron's 32:20

3y ago32:20

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Aaron Muderick to the show. Muderick is the founder of Crazy Aaron’s, the company behind Thinking Putty and Land of Dough. Crazy Aaron’s revolutionized the putty business and currently ships more than 30 unique colors to retailers and consumers aroun…

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Power Kid Podcast: Wes Hardin of Diverse Marketing 31:08

3y ago31:08

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Diverse Marketing CEO and owner Wes Hardin to the show. Since 1959, Diverse Marketing has served the retail industry with a curated catalog of toys and games, gift items, and sporting goods. The company maintains dedicated showrooms in multiple citie…

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Power Kid Podcast: Soapbox Labs' Jamie Beaumont 30:10

3y ago30:10

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Jamie Beaumont, chief operating officer at SoapBox Labs. SoapBox Labs is focused on the growing technology of voice recognition and how it can best be used for kids in a variety of sectors. SoapBox Labs licenses its technology for use in K-12 educati…

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Power Kid Podcast: Well Played Toys' David Gardiner 28:16

3y ago28:16

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In this week’s episode of the “Power Kid Podcast,” host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes David Gardiner, founder of Well Played Toys. Gardiner began his career at Hasbro and has since held executive roles at Basic Fun!, MEGA Brands, and more. As founder and president of Well Played Toys, Gardiner is developing products for kids and colle…

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Power Kid Podcast: TREND Enterprises' Paul Weibel 32:20

3y ago32:20

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Paul Weibel, manager of consumer sales at Trend Enterprises. Over the course of his career, Weibel — a former sea captain — has held positions at a variety of toy and game companies, including MindWare, The Manhattan Toy Co., Asmodee, Hansa Creation,…

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Power Kid Podcast: Talking Blinger with Angie Cella 38:33

3y ago38:33

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Blinger creator Angie Cella to the show. In 2014, Cella devised an invention that lets kids easily add sparkle to their hair. Through further development, Kickstarter campaigns, and self-funded experimentation, Cella scored a deal with Wicked Cool To…

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Power Kid Podcast: Toys "R" Us Canada Owner Doug Putman Talks Toys, Retail, and Distribution 30:28

3y ago30:28

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Doug Putman, the new owner of Toys "R" Us Canada and Babies "R" Us Canada. Putman's latest venture places the iconic retailer into a portfolio that includes Everest Toys, Sunrise Records, Alex Global Products, and FYE. On the show, Albritton asks Put…

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Power Kid Podcast: Introducing Cubles with Joel Morris and Mike Horn 29:00

3y ago29:00

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Joel Morris and Mike Horn, co-founders of Cubles — sturdy, paperboard characters that are made in the U.S. On the show, Albritton asks the duo about engineering the unique articulation of their Cubles figures and the challenges of creating an environ…

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Power Kid Podcast: Melissa & Doug's Dave Henderson Talks Growth, Licensing, and More 30:26

3y ago30:26

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Melissa & Doug's Chief Commercial Officer, David Henderson to the show. Henderson, who previously held roles at Hasbro, Coca-Cola, and Newell Baby brands, joined Melissa & Doug last year as the company entered a new chapter of growth. On the show, He…

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Power Kid Podcast: Talking Toy Commercials with John Papa of Massimoto Media 37:30

3+ y ago37:30

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes award-winning producer, director, composer, John Papa to the show. Papa is the co-founder and executive producer at Massimoto Media, a New England-based production outfit that creates commercials, films, and videos for clients including Hasbro, TOMY,…

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Power Kid Podcast: WowWee's Sydney Wiseman Talks Toys and Robotics 31:19

3+ y ago31:19

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes WowWee's Vice President of Brand Development and Creative Strategy, Sydney Wiseman. Since joining WowWee, Wiseman has helped shape the company's new product portfolio across innovations including Fingerlings, Lucky Fortune, and this year's Got2Glow F…

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Power Kid Podcast: Skateboarding Legend Johnny Schillereff Talks The Heart Supply's Jakks Pacific, Target Deal 45:15

3+ y ago45:15

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes The Heart Supply's Johnny Schillereff to the show. Schillereff founded Element Skateboards in 1992 and built a world-renowned brand known for manufacturing high-quality skateboard decks, apparel, and footwear. After reaching more than $200 million in…

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Power Kid Podcast: Hape CEO Peter Handstein talks classic play and sustainability 31:54

3+ y ago31:54

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Hape CEO Peter Handstein to the show. Since its founding in 1986, Hape has become known as a premier designer and manufacturer of high-quality wooden baby and kid's toys. Hape's products are sold in more than 100 countries and are crafted from sustai…

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Power Kid Podcast: Exploring Electronic Toys with Learning Resources' Michael Blaustein 36:00

3+ y ago36:00

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In this week’s episode of the "Power Kid Podcast," host Phil Albritton of Power Kid Design welcomes Learning Resources' Senior Product Manager Michael Blaustein to the show. Blaustein's career in electronic toys includes experience at Tiger Electronics and VTech prior to joining Learning Resources and helping to launch award-winning products, inclu…

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