Adventure Media & Events Podcasts
From the editors behind the Toy Book, the Pop Insider, and the Toy Insider comes a new series of podcasts focusing on toys, pop culture, and entertainment. Episodes include The Toy Report, our weekly roundup from the Toy Book, the leading trade magazine covering the toy industry.
Episodes
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
Saturday Aug 24, 2019
It's a HUGE week for Hasbro! In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") breaks down the latest news from the Rhode Island-based toy and entertainment company as it acquires eOne (PJ Masks, Peppa Pig, Ricky Zoom), snags the Ghostbusters license, and makes a big move toward sustainability.
Saturday Aug 03, 2019
Saturday Aug 03, 2019
Is playtime over? In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") discusses the President Trump's latest tariff claims — a 10% tax hitting on Sept. 1 — and the industry response, including recent comments from Hasbro and Mattel.tar
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Is the closure of Toys "R" Us in the U.S. finally in the rearview mirror? In this episode of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") discusses the new mid-year toy sales report issued by The NPD Group.
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Friday Jul 05, 2019
It's a special Fourth of July Weekend spectacular edition of The Toy Report! In this episode, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares a few of the week's top toy stories, including American Girl's new Bowling Alley, The Pop Insider's plans for San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), plus news from Hasbro Gaming, Learning Express Toys, Super7 x Peanuts, GameStop, Nickelodeon, and more!
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares a few of the week's top toy stories, including the latest on Tru Kids Brands' attempt at a U.S. Toys "R" Us relaunch, Hasbro's Mr. MONOPOLY finally getting a voice, Mattel and Nintendo launching Hot Wheels Mario Kart, Mongoose Bikes collaborating with Netflix's Stranger Things and more...
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares the week's top toy stories, including news from ASTRA Marketplace & Academy, The Toy Association, E3 and more. Featuring Arcade1Up, Super7, LEGO, Hasbro, ZURU, Jazwares, AtGames, eOne, and more...
Friday Jun 07, 2019
Friday Jun 07, 2019
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares the week's top toy stories, including news from Licensing Expo, and a look ahead at ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Featuring ZURU, Jazwares, Funrise, Wicked Cool Toys, Hasbro, Mattel, Basic Fun!, Alpha Group, Nickelodeon, We Cool Toys, The Wiggles and more...
Friday May 31, 2019
Friday May 31, 2019
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares the week's top toy stories, including Basic Fun! + Care Bears, SYBO Games' partnership with Alpha Group, Funrise + Caterpillar, news from Sesame Place, and more.
Friday May 24, 2019
Friday May 24, 2019
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares the week's top toy stories, including Mattel's new deal with Warner Bros., YouTubers including HappyKidsTV, Blippi, and La Bala making deals, plus the latest from Laser X, Scentco, Little Tikes, and more!
Friday May 17, 2019
Friday May 17, 2019
In this week's edition of The Toy Report, Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn ("The Rock Father") shares news on The Toy Association's fight against Trump tariffs, clarifies the status of Party City's helium shortage and store closings, and hits the week's top headlines, including news from Matchbox, Jazwares, MGA Entertainment, and more.