Toys, Toys, Toys

11/07/20 • 63 min

Join The Parentacons as they share memories of their favorite childhood toys, including how those toys met tragic and unfortunate ends. We'll compare our experiences as kids to the experiences we hope to give our children today, including our take on the toys and other merchandise that exists, and how the wide popularity of geek culture might affect a kid's willingness to identify with geek culture.

We'll let you know what we're actually using, with our own kids, and share geek friendly tips for all the parents Plus, we'll talk about the latest developments in the world of geek, including the latest trailer drops, major releases, and the freshest rumors from the rumor mill.

We are The Parentacons. Three dads, all BIG geeks, sharing stories from our lives as parents, as geeks, and our eternal quest to bridge the two worlds. Join our Fellowship and follow along anywhere you get your podcasts, and check out all of our content on our website. www.parentacons.com.
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