That Girl on the Block J.C. Martin

Hi Barbies, Kens, Allans, Alans, Midges, Christies, Teresas, and Kiras!

Barbie Joanie is back and comes with all you see here to enjoy the Barbcast once again!

Major Takeaways:


Joan Martinez reflects on her personal journey as a Barbie collector and how her priorities have shifted since becoming a mother.


Barbie dolls can be considered action figures.


Barbie represents an important part of Joan's life and continues to bring her joy, even as her focus shifts to other aspects of her life.




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This is the episode where we answer:



@00:59:47 - What is Barbie Joanie's Holy Grail?



@00:10:47 - Who Is PJ? Barbie's Cousin? The third wheel? Just a friend? Skipper older friend?



@00: 41:12 - It comes full circle! Best friends are important. Whether it's 50 years or 50 minutes.




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This episode is all about Barbie's doe-eyed freckled BFF Midge. Is she weird? Let's find out.



00:55 - What does Barbie even SEE in Ken?

16:37 - A Smidge of Midge? Controversial from the start.

35:38 - Full Circle. Midge's story, is my story.






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Welcome to the Barbcast! In this episode:



Question of the Episode: When did Barbie come out? (trick question!)

@ 12:47 All AA (African American) All Topic. From Christie to Barbie to Shani and no matter what people were still unsatisfied!

@45:39 Full Circle - Black Barbie and Me.


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Barbie Joanie's second episode of this series includes:



@ 00:50:00 Question of the Episode: What part of Barbie lore and canon will be addressed in the movie? Which friends? Which family members? What era?

@ 31:19 What makes Barbie Joanie the expert?

@ 00:44: Barbie's is Aro and Demisexual! A dream come true!


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Episode 3 of The Barbcast. Saw the movie the second time and this is what I learned...



@01:34 - This Episode's Question "What got you into Barbies anyway?"

@12:17 - I Put Away Childish Things... For Why Tho?

@25:55 - Gloria & Gloria, the Unsung Hero and Most Realistic... Doll?

@45:16 - Boys and Patriarchy... An Allegory IRL

@56:08: CLOSING... in on Awards Season








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