Hasbro
Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major toy and entertainment company known for manufacturing popular board games including Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit, as well as acquiring toy companies like Cap Toys. Podcasts discuss Hasbro in contexts ranging from their role in producing mass-market games and hosting game show adaptations to their manufacturing of Ouija boards, which have been subjects of cultural fascination and paranormal speculation.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
How I Built This with Guy Raz · Apr 13, 2026
iRobot: Colin Angle. How The Roomba Became a Household Icon
“Contracted iRobot to develop robotic toys including My Real Baby (1999), teaching the company consumer manufacturing and product design”
Entrepreneur Kids Legacy Show - Family Motivation, Business Boss Babies, Inspirational Speakers and Healthy fun food · Apr 12, 2026
When Plans Fail, Maybe Your Purpose Is Being Molded! (Wisdom from the Inventor of Play-Doh)
“Current owner and manufacturer of Play-Doh, though not explicitly mentioned in episode”
Hey Riddle Riddle · Mar 11, 2026
#399: Tedd-99
“Parent company of Mattel discussed regarding toy product ownership and licensing”
Version History · Mar 8, 2026
Furby: Talk Furbish to me
“Acquired Tiger Electronics; continued Furby production and sold cumulative 58 million units by 2023”
CreepCast · Mar 1, 2026
Ronald McDonald House | Creep Cast
“Identified as potential manufacturer/distributor of Ouija boards in casual conversation about the product”
Breaking Bread with Tom Papa · Feb 25, 2026
Episode 308 - Craig Ferguson
“Manufactures Scrabble; Ferguson hosts game show version and discussed game strategy and rule modifications”
Literally! With Rob Lowe · Feb 19, 2026
LeVar Burton: Level of Excellence
“IP owner of Trivial Pursuit who approached LeVar Burton to host the game show adaptation after he didn't get Jeopardy”
How I Built This with Guy Raz · Feb 16, 2026
Spinbrush: John Osher. The Electric Toothbrush That Sold for $475M
“Acquired Cap Toys (Osher's toy company) for $160M in 1997; owned SpinPops and Blooming Dolls”
True Crime Obsessed · Feb 10, 2026
484: Satan Wants You
“Manufacturer of Ouija board, a mass-market board game falsely portrayed as occult communication device during satanic panic”
The Best of Coast to Coast AM · Feb 9, 2026
Psychics and AI - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 2/8/26
“Discussed as creating an AI version of the Ouija board, connecting paranormal communication devices to modern technology”
Bad Friends · Oct 20, 2025
Santino turns 43? w/ Funny Marco
“Toy company that acquired Super Soaker license and faced legal battle over royalty payments”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Oct 17, 2025
#618 - Sam and Colby
“Mentioned as manufacturer of mass-market Ouija boards that lack authenticity compared to professional spirit boards”
Building AI Boston · Oct 2, 2025
Building AI Boston | Live from Boston Startup Week at Suffolk University with Brendan Witcher
“Mentioned as major global company relocating to Boston, signaling confidence in the city's talent and innovation ecosystem.”