A Toy Store Near You: Companion Podcast

NacelleCast Studios
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  • Updated Weekly

Whether it's a toy you grew up with, or one you're discovering for the first time, chances are it's at A Toy Store Near You! You've seen the Nacelle Company toy-store travelogue series on Amazon Prime, you've visited the stores showcased, now join Bevin as she sits down to talk with the fun and fascinating owners of their respective, featured establishments. It's an uncensored and behind-the-scenes look at how each episode came together, and a chance to catch up and see how each experience has changed their lives.

  1. 06/09/2022

    Episode 119: Toys From The Past

    This episode sees Bevin diving into the past, Toys From the Past that is! She's got Mike and Jared (and Jesse), talking all sorts of toy goodness, such as finally getting Hot Wheels some love on the A Toy Store Near You series, the shifting balance of popularity between vintage and new Star Wars toys, the importance of having toy expert specialists on-staff (shout out to Pokemon Joe and LEGO Max!). Also included, some topical conversation about how material costs and shipping delays are starting to show their effects across the toy collecting world and a SPECIAL REVEAL of the TFTP crew's next big business adventure! You've gotta listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 05/25/2022

    Episode 118: de Toyboys

    We're back and finally talking to Holland's very own de Toyboys, well Toyboy, as Pieter joins Bevin to prove that truly, all nerds speak the same language. Take an audio tour of de Toyboys new store space, and learn whether Pieter's taste for herring matches his taste for Power Rangers. Does the definition of what constitutes "brunch" remain the same beyond borders? Find that out too and more! One last nugget-er, croquette found in this episode, Pieter's self-reflection on "Conquest Toys!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 04/27/2022

    Episode 117: Totally Rad Toyhouse

    90s kids rejoice! Bevin is talking to Matthew and LJ from Totally Rad Toyhouse, a store that specializes in '90s toys! Join them for a warm, nostalgic conversation about the value of community, the creepiness of Furbies, and how every city needs a vintage toy store. Burning questions from Bev include "Where's all the Batman figs?" "Where's all the Power Ranger figs?" and "Why is someone getting divorced over their toy collection?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 04/13/2022

    Episode 116: Super Happy Incredible Toys

    It's an in-store episode recording! Bevin visits Houston Texas' very own Super Happy Incredible Toys! Juan, Colin and Brett talk about settling differences over Street Fighter, the cut-off for "vintage" and ensuring the collecting hobby is passed along to younger generations. Also debated, are Funko Pop folks the new Hot Wheels folks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 03/30/2022

    Episode 115: Dr. Tongue's I Had That Shoppe

    Mark Pederson aka Dr. Tongue himself is here to lend his insights on all things pop-culture (with a healthy dose of sarcasm and a running gag about bad internet). Mark also educates Bevin on Nudie Suits (it's not what you think) and how things at the store have changed since recording the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. 03/15/2022

    Episode 114: Toy De Jour

    The incomparable Sam and Liz from Toy De Jour hang out with Bevin to riff on hidden naughty bits on Disney VHS covers, the tight-knit community of Chicago toy-stores and the secrets to a successful relationship (spoilers, its opening a toy-store). Also discussed, the volatile secondary market for Beanie Babies and how it's possible to not collect Funko Pops! and still own dozens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. 03/02/2022

    Episode 113: RePetes Toys

    Inspired by watching Season 1 of A Toy Store Near You, Peter Swain and Jeanne Blair turned their dreams into reality by opening RePetes Toys! Listen in as they talk with Bevin about their passion for buying toys, selling toys, repairing toys and sharing that love with their customers. You'll find RePetes in a small town, but the hearts of owners' Peter and Jeanne couldn't be bigger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. 02/15/2022

    Episode 112: Wonder Works

    Joining Bevin this week are Christine and Elizabeth from Wonder Works Toys! Wonder Works isn’t your ordinary toy store, but it is a toy store in the purest sense of the definition. Find out how they continue to capture the magic of visiting a toy-store, the importance of localism in small business and how synergy between entrepreneurs helps keep Wonder Works a perpetually relevant and healthy environment for kids of all ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Whether it's a toy you grew up with, or one you're discovering for the first time, chances are it's at A Toy Store Near You! You've seen the Nacelle Company toy-store travelogue series on Amazon Prime, you've visited the stores showcased, now join Bevin as she sits down to talk with the fun and fascinating owners of their respective, featured establishments. It's an uncensored and behind-the-scenes look at how each episode came together, and a chance to catch up and see how each experience has changed their lives.

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  • Creator
    NacelleCast Studios
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 The Nacelle Company, LLC