Toys R Us

Mentioned in 8 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

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Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino Bob & Sheri Doughboys How I Built This with Guy Raz The Determined Society with Shawn French This American Life SmartLess We Fixed It. You're Welcome.

Episode Mentions

Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino · May 7, 2026

THE VALLEY: Rollercoaster of Emotions

“Defunct toy retailer now operating as in-store sections within Macy's as example of retail consolidation”

Postpartum mental health and recovery timelinesGender dynamics in modern parenting and relationshipsReality TV production ethics and cast welfare

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Bob & Sheri · Apr 8, 2026

Do You Know My Mommy? (Airdate 4/8/2026)

“James Patterson wrote jingle in 1982; discussed as cultural touchstone from 1980s-90s”

Emergency Eye Surgery and Retinal DetachmentNASA Artemis Mission and Space ExplorationSchool Board Member Sexual Harassment

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Doughboys · Feb 19, 2026

Ggiata Delicatessen with Vanessa Chester

“Toy retailer where Vanessa browsed toys as child, inspired by commercial work earnings”

Sandwich bread quality and texture standardsGhost kitchen vs. full-service restaurant trade-offsEast Coast deli authenticity in Los Angeles

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How I Built This with Guy Raz · Feb 16, 2026

Spinbrush: John Osher. The Electric Toothbrush That Sold for $475M

“Major retailer that initially canceled Cap Toys orders, nearly bankrupting the company; later became key distributor”

Product design and engineering for cost reductionRetail merchandising and packaging strategyAcquisition negotiation tactics and earn-out structures

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The Determined Society with Shawn French · Jan 12, 2026

Nik Kleverov Reveals The Truth About AI in Hollywood

“First major brand client for AI-generated commercial; campaign reached 1.5 billion people”

AI misconceptions in creative industriesText-to-video and image-to-video generation technologyAI-native intellectual property and copyright protection

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This American Life · Dec 24, 2025

Christmas and Commerce

“Featured as the world's biggest toy store where parents make last-minute Christmas Eve shopping runs to find specific toys”

Retail holiday operations and staffingConsumer behavior during peak shopping seasonsEmotional labor in service industry jobs

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SmartLess · Oct 6, 2025

"Kirsten Dunst"

“Referenced as location where Roof Man character hid during crime spree depicted in film”

Child actor career management and early award nominationsCharacter development techniques and dream work methodologyAudition processes: in-person vs. self-tape formats

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We Fixed It. You're Welcome. · Sep 29, 2025

How Much Are Our Fixes Worth? Let's Find Out Together!

“Referenced as comparable retail failure case study for Party City's potential trajectory without strategic intervention.”

Airline Revenue Management and Customer RetentionRetail Turnaround Strategy and Localized InventoryElectric Vehicle Brand Transition and Heritage Preservation

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