In this engaging Part 4 caramel conversation, Cooper Lee & Kennedy Rizzo explore the nostalgic impact of beloved mascots from Disney, The Muppets, and Sesame Street, discussing how these characters have shaped fond childhood memories and branding. They delve into the evolution of food mascots along with the emotional connections they foster, while reflecting on the changes in branding and marketing in modern culture. Are any of these characters this week your favorite? Perhaps, Ernie's rubber duckie? See ya on the other side! What famous throwback mascot do you cherish baked into this Part 4 discussion? -Disney characters (Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto) The Disney Princesses, Tinkerbell- The Muppets (Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Rolff the Dog, Gonzo) - Sesame Street (Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, Big Bird, Grover, Bert & Ernie - Julio Pringles -Charley Tuna, Chicken of the Sea & Starbucks mermaids - If you like what we do in the way of caramelicious nostalgia, drop by and show us some support at Buy Me a Coffee dot com… (go to link below), we so appreciate you! Thanks a latte!! 👉🏽 https://coff.ee/retrotrekcaramelapples ☕️ Subscribe, rate and leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts, Deepcast.fm, Spotify or GoodPods. If you enjoyed what you heard this week, contact us on our official website retrotrekcaramelapples.com or send us a message, requests and/ or experiences you'd like to hear featured in a future episode at Spotify for Podcasters--> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-trek-the-caramel-apples Hit us up on social media! Stop by and say hi! Leave a comment & share with us some of your favorite retro topics! X: @CaramelApples16 The Gram (Instagram): @retrotrekthecaramelapples TikTok: @retrotrekcaramelapples YouTube: @thestickycaramelapples Our Official Website: retrotrekcaramelapples.com 🎧🚨 Check out these other caramelicious episodes!! If you like what you hear, leave us a 5-star written review on Apple and/ or Spotify! 🔥 Nostalgia & Branding Part 1: The Magnificent Role of Mascots —>> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caramel-apples/id1552040086?i=1000737425077 Nostalgia & Branding Part 2: The Magnificent Role of Mascots —>> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caramel-apples/id1552040086?i=1000739527424 A Journey Through Time: Nostalgia & Mascots Part 3 —>> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caramel-apples/id1552040086?i=1000740684447 Apple Snack: Puppy 🐶 Love Part 2: A Nostalgic Journey —>> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caramel-apples/id1552040086?i=1000694036867 Orchard Trek Retro: The Banana Splits Nostalgia Unpacked —>> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caramel-apples/id1552040086?i=1000675919632 Orchard Trek Retro: ALF —>> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caramel-apples/id1552040086?i=1000604340329 Apple Snack: Retro Commercial Jingles —>> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caramel-apples/id1552040086?i=1000535539090