Shows
De Transparante Broker podcastWat betekent WTTA écht voor zzp’ers en opdrachtgevers? - met Niels HunckDe WTTA staat voor de deur en dat betekent veranderingen voor iedereen die werkt via een bureau of extern talent inhuurt. In deze aflevering duiken we in de nieuwe regels, leggen we uit wat het concreet betekent voor zzp’ers én opdrachtgevers, en geven we tips om je nu al voor te bereiden. Transparant, eerlijk en praktisch, zodat jij straks weet met wie je nog zaken wilt doen.
2026-02-1822 min
ZiPtalk | De podcast van ZiPconomyDe snel naderende toekomst van detachering: Dosign-arrest en WTTA bepalendWat betekenen het Dosign-arrest en de WTTA voor toekomst van detacheerders?De boodschap is helder: het speelveld verandert. Wie personeel ter beschikking stelt onder leiding en toezicht, moet zich voorbereiden op toelating onder de WTTA. Daarnaast betekent gelijkwaardig belonen dat alle arbeidsvoorwaarden moeten meetellen.In deze aflevering spreken we met Alexander Kist (W&RK Advies) en Mellony Tertaas (HR Business Partner bij Legian) over de fundamentele veranderingen in de detacheringsbranche.We bespreken onder andere:- Wat het dozijnarrest verandert aan de toepassing van de Waadi- Waarom de detacherings-cao meer is dan een administratieve exercitie- Hoe “Total Value Pa...
2026-02-1141 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 075: New Years Kickback2026 is here! Join Brent and Sam for a kickback, easy listening episode and catch up on 2026 so far! WHERE THE TOYS ARE....still here in 2026!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2026-01-231h 09
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 074.5: 2025 Top 10 Toy AwardsBrent and Sam take a break from their holiday vacation to deliver their year end, top 10 list of awesome toys! Thank you for listening in 2025! WHERE THE TOYS ARE will see you next year.....MERRY NEW YEAR!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2025-12-3037 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 074: Some Kind of HolidayWTTA is back celebrating its 5th Holiday Special! Join Brent, Sam, and guest Ross Sewage, for wacky Holiday fun! Brent spills the tea on his new gig. Ross shares a behind the scenes look at the making of the new COLD SLITHER "Cobra Claws are Coming to Town" Official Music Video! We also have a premiere of the song for your Cobra, christmas cheer! Year end toy news, and much, more! Happy Holidays from WTTA! Ross Sewage (Exhumed, Impaled, Cold Slither, others)COLD SLITHER - COBRA CLAWS ARE COMING TO TOWN - OFFICIAL MUS...
2025-12-191h 27
9 tot 5 PodcastAflevering 71 - Van politiek naar studiekosten, de WTTA en DHL ontslagIn deze aflevering nemen Ronald, Jet en Ruud je mee in een vierluik vol actuele en spraakmakende onderwerpen.
• Verkiezingsuitslag: de verkiezingen zijn voorbij en de verkenningen gestart. Welke veranderingen in het arbeidsrecht liggen op de loer? Wordt de WW ingekort en wat gebeurt er met de loondoorbetaling bij ziekte?
• Studiekosten: de Hoge Raad heeft recent meer duidelijkheid gegeven. Wat betekent dit voor beroepsopleidingen en andere vormen van onderwijs?
• WTTA: vanaf 1 januari 2027 treedt de Wet toelating ter beschikkingstelling arbeidskrachten in werking. Wij zetten de belangrijkste gevolgen voor in- en uitleners van arbeidskrachten op een rij.
• Het DHL...
2025-12-0128 min9 tot 5 PodcastAflevering 71 - Van politiek naar studiekosten, de WTTA en DHL ontslagIn deze aflevering nemen Ronald, Jet en Ruud je mee in een vierluik vol actuele en spraakmakende onderwerpen.
• Verkiezingsuitslag: de verkiezingen zijn voorbij en de verkenningen gestart. Welke veranderingen in het arbeidsrecht liggen op de loer? Wordt de WW ingekort en wat gebeurt er met de loondoorbetaling bij ziekte?
• Studiekosten: de Hoge Raad heeft recent meer duidelijkheid gegeven. Wat betekent dit voor beroepsopleidingen en andere vormen van onderwijs?
• WTTA: vanaf 1 januari 2027 treedt de Wet toelating ter beschikkingstelling arbeidskrachten in werking. Wij zetten de belangrijkste gevolgen voor in- en uitleners van arbeidskrachten op een rij.
• Het DHL...
2025-12-0128 min
The Armed Guardian PodcastBridging Guns And Mental Health with Walk The Talk AmericaSend us a textWhat if the most effective mental health leadership in America came from the firearms community itself? We sit down with Michael Sodini, a third‑generation industry insider and founder of Walk The Talk America (WTTA), to unpack how gun owners, trainers, and manufacturers are driving practical suicide prevention—no new laws required. Michael shares the candid origin story behind WTTA, the loss that made silence impossible, and the simple question that sparked a movement: if we can’t collaborate on legislation, what can we build together that actually helps people?We walk t...
2025-10-2545 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 073: ChangesFall is fast approaching bringing along CHANGE! This change is seen in the changing colors of the leaves and the preparation of animals for winter. For people, fall can be a time to let go of what no longer serves them, to take stock of their lives, and to prepare for personal growth and new beginnings. Brent and Sam cover new Action Figure news, Toy Industry changes and much more! For TV Things, the boys discuss their new fave show ALIEN EARTH along with the new Fall Streaming lineup. Along the road of CHANGE, WTTA will be here in...
2025-09-2646 min
Gun Freedom RadioMichael Sodini of WTTA - On-Location at GOA GOALS 2025 – GunFreedomRadioOn-Location Interview with Michael Sodini of Walk The Talk America from the 2025 GOALS in Knoxville, TN.
Micheal talks about an exciting benefit auction that everyone can help support! Hosted by Pot Of Gold Auctions, this online only auction is an Annual effort an is 100% supported by the Firearms Industry and YOU! And 100% of the realized auction prices to directly to WTTA to further their life-saving mission.
And, don't miss the SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE by ZEKE STOUT!
Walk the Talk America (WTTA) believes that by improving the quality and availability of mental health resources to gun owners we can reduce suicide...
2025-09-0531 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 072: Dreadnok UnpluggedOn a very special episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE, the boys are joined by special guest TORCH from COLD SLITHER aka ROSS SEWAGE (EXHUMED, GHOUL, IMPALED). Ross sits in with the boys to talk toy news, pickups, and all things San Diego Comic Con. He shares his experience of a lifetime for any GI Joe fan, playing a real, grape soda drinking, chocolate donut chomping, Dreadnok AKA Torch, and playing in the real COLD SLITHER band! Remember knowing is half the battle and WHERE THE TOYS ARE are always in the fight!ROSS SEWAGE...
2025-08-081h 41
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 071: Alpha Bro Bar PodcastBrent and Sam hit Merchants Saloon on the Oakland waterfront, to have some drinks, and talk toys. Brent declares, he is in his STAR WARS BLACK SERIES REVIVAL ERA. Sam gets ready to finally get married. The boys cover new pick ups, and toy industry news. TV Things gets passionate about ANDOR and PEE WEE HERMAN. Pour a drink and enjoy the ultimate ALPHA BRO PODCAST aka WHERE THE TOYS ARE! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2025-06-201h 31
Firearm Trainer's Podcast For American Firearm InstructorsWTTA Update from NRA AM 2025In this week’s episode we talk with Mike Sodini about what is happening at WTTA
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2025-06-1826 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 070: PANIC AT THE TOY STORETariffs have hit and boy did we tell you so! The boys discuss how the toy industry is dealing with new tariffs, new toy news from Star Wars Celebration Japan. Sam interviews SONIC TOAST about the state of TMNT. Plus we got TV things and a review of the REVENGE OF THE SITH rerelease. Don't be a quitter like Padme and lose the will to live, OOOBAA OOOBAAA, it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!SONIC TOASTWHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2025-05-021h 23
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 069: Welcome To The DollhouseEpisode 69 - The boys talk Toy Tariffs, Toy Fair, and TV Things. Brent has a special deep dive into the lives of vintage Fashion Dolls. We get more news and much more! Welcome to the Dollhouse, Welcome to Where the Toys Are! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2025-03-281h 21
Defenders LIVE PodcastEp. 136 | How to Protect Gun Rights & Mental Health | Michael Sodini, Walk the Talk America🎯 What You’ll Learn:🔹 The unexpected connection between guns & mental health🔹 Why the firearms industry is leading the way in suicide prevention🔹 How red flag laws can backfire & stop people from getting help 🚩🔹 The grind & sacrifice behind building a nonprofit from scratch 💪🔹 Why every gun owner needs a mental health plan 🧠🔫Defenders LIVE is supported by you. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.💡 This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for gun owners, trainers, & anyone who cares about mental health & personal freedom!Tonight on Defenders LIVE, host Lor...
2025-03-0658 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 068: Eternal Pre-OrderThen I saw a beast come out of the sea with ten horns and seven heads; on its horns were ten diadems, and on its heads blasphemous names of Toy brands, and Toy companies! The beast I saw was like a leopard, but it had feet like a bear's, and its mouth was like the mouth of a lion, and it roared and said: PRE-ORDERS UP FRIDAY AT 1PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME! 2025 has been heavy so far but the Action Figures keep on coming! Brent and Sam discuss the month of February, and are filled with hope f...
2025-02-2857 minGun Freedom RadioMichael Sodini of WTTA - On-Location at SHOT Show 2025 – GunFreedomRadioOn-Location Interview with Michael Sodini, Founder of Walk The Talk America (WTTA), from the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
Micheal talks about an exciting benefit auction that everyone can help support! Hosted by Pot Of Gold Auctions, this online only auction is the 2nd Annual effort an is 100% supported by the Firearms Industry and YOU! And 100% of the realized auction prices to directly to WTTA to further their life-saving mission.
Walk the Talk America (WTTA) believes that by improving the quality and availability of mental health resources to gun owners we can reduce suicide by firearm. WTTA is paving the...
2025-01-2805 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 067: The Ghost ShowWelcome to the GHOST SHOW! Brent, Sam, and guest PHIL FROM THE PORT, unbox and discuss the new STAR WARS VINTAGE COLLECTION HASLABS GHOST from the AHSOKA/REBELS TV Shows! The gang discuss past and present HASLABS projects, and discuss the state of STAR WARS toys. TV Things says goodbye to DAVID LYNCH, plus all the Action Figure Toy news you need! WTTA sends, love, hope, and support, to all that lost in the LA fires.... SOME PLACES TO HELP VICTIMS OF THE LA FIRES:American Red Cross: Their work includes providing temporary shel...
2025-01-241h 43
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 066: Execute Holiday Order 66Christmas time is here! Holiday happenings are brewing! Brent has one last dance at the San Jose Super Toy Show, and Sam heads to Maui and did some interviews at Maui Comic Con. First, Sam talks to the amazing JIM LAWSON, who has been drawing TMNT for over 30 years! He created some amazing comics for MIRAGE STUDIOS and his turtle designs have been made into NECA action figures. Next Sam speaks to comic book artist and graffiti outlaw, MARK BODE son of the fantastical VAUGN BODE, creator of CHEECH WIZARD. Mark shares his life in comics, his f...
2024-12-201h 42
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 065: VEGAS BABY!We catch up with all the news and the low down on DCON 2024 in VEGAS!! Brent worked DESIGNER CON in Las Vegas and lived at the Golden Nugget for a week. Tons of new Action Figure news and hot, messy, tea about Hasbro being sus to their investors. Sam has been out of town and is excited to be heading to Maui and MAUI COMIC CON! Happy Thanksgiving to all you jive turkeys! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2024-11-251h 07
Attorneys On RetainerWalk the Talk America Sheds Light on Mental Health in the 2A Community - Michael SodiniCriminal defense attorneys Andy Marcantel and Rachel Moss sit down with the founder of Walk the Talk America, Michael Sodini, to discuss topics regarding mental health and the 2A community. Michael Sodini will also be speaking on behalf of Walk the Talk America at the Attorneys On Retainer Conference!00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Michael Sodini's Background 00:40 - Walk the Talk America (WTTA) 01:22 - What Inspired Michael to Get Involved in this Industry 03:35 - Having Mental Health Resources as a Gun Owner 06:26 - WTTA's Build Your Own...
2024-10-3126 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 064: Haunted GarageIts our 5th Halloween Episode! Brent and Sam are back in this spooky, kooky, episode! Tons of new figure pick ups, and and toy news from New York Comic Con. Brent falls in love with Art the Clown. Sam shares the history of Ben Cooper and the origins of the classic plastic costumes, everyone had as a kid. Tons of classic Toy, and Halloween commercials, dug up for your scare season enjoyment! Enter the Haunted Garage of WHERE THE TOYS ARE! Happy Halloween be safe!Don't forget the victims of recent Hurricane Helene are real and still i...
2024-10-301h 35
FlexNieuwsWat je moet weten over de WTTA (Wet toelating terbeschikkingstelling van arbeidskrachten)In deze podcast gaan Wim Davidse, hoofdredacteur van FlexNieuws, en Julisa Fereijra-Phelipa, Business Unit Director van Normec VRO, in op de aankomende Wet toelating terbeschikkingstelling van arbeidskrachten (WTTA) en wat dit betekent voor bedrijven in de flexbranche. Ze beantwoorden belangrijke vragen zoals:
Wat zijn de veranderingen in het normenkader van de WTTA?
Waarom is het behalen van het SNA-keurmerk cruciaal voor bedrijven?
Hoe kunnen ondernemingen zich het beste voorbereiden op de nieuwe regelgeving?
Wat gebeurt er als je niet voldoet aan de eisen van de WTTA?
Lees meer: https://www.flexnieuws.nl
FlexFuture-event: https://flexfuture.nl/
2024-10-2131 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 063: Dance of the War DolliesFall has arrived and WTTA is ready! This ep Brent discuss Halloween anticipation, old rock music, GI JOE War Dollies and all the latest Action Figure Toy news. Sam laments the loss of his beloved OAKLAND ATHLETICS, and how eating acid leads to musical bliss. The boys also give a eulogy for famed actor, JAMES EARL JONES, Rest in Power King. The war dollies are dancing and WHERE THE TOYS ARE is here to tell you why! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2024-09-271h 21
Gun Freedom RadioMichael Sodini of WTTA On-Location at GOA GOALS 2024 - GunFreedomRadioOn-Location Interview with Michael Sodini, Founder of Walk The Talk America from the 2024 GOA G.O.A.L.S. Event in Knoxville TN
Walk the Talk America (WTTA) believes that by improving the quality and availability of mental health resources to gun owners we can reduce suicide by firearm. WTTA is paving the way by educating mental health professionals about gun culture and breaking negative stigmas around mental health for gun owners. They are saving lives.
The first annual Gun Owners of America (GOA) Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS) event was held in August of 2024 and featured:
"Over 32...
2024-08-3014 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 062: Endless SummerThe boys venture out to the CAPE AND COWL CON in BERKELEY CALIFORNIA to sell comics, action figures and meet people! Sam opens the new GI JOE STINGER on air, and Brent pours one out for STAR WARS THE ACOLYTE. Sam springs a new segment on Brent plus all the news and reviews that you need! Here's to an ENDLESS SUMMER! You should be here with us, feeling like we do........it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2024-08-301h 11
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 061: Midsommar SDCC Glow UpIt's MIDSOMMAR! Brent is back from San Diego Comic Con after working a long week with SUPER7 Toys. Sam has been catching up on all the new GI Joe waves. The boys go over all the Toy Tea from SDCC 2024 and find out what a BRAT SUMMER actually is! We can't stop collecting and that's ok...WTTA is here for you with your MIDSOMMAR SDCC GLOW UP! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2024-08-061h 14
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 060: Union of the SnakeSummer is blazing at the WTTA offices! Brent reports back from JOEFEST in Augusta GA. Sam shares how amazing his garage is after a deep cleaning and has an adventure at GI JOE rehab with DOK ROSS SEWAGE (EXHUMED/GHOUL). The boys cover TV / Movies and all the fresh toy news! Have a safe 4th of July from your pals at WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2024-07-0448 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 059: Tales From The Haslab CantinaYo Joe! It's June, and Brent and Sam are ready to ignite a month-long celebration of G.I. Joe! May the HasLab Be With You: The guys dissect the details of the highly anticipated Star Wars Vintage Collection HasLab project, the Mos Eisley Cantina, the target of our collective wallets. Fresh off a Southern adventure, Sam regales us with some hilarious travel tales from Tennessee to Gettysburg! Brent dives deep into the Star Wars series "The Acolyte". Buckle up as Sam reviews the new "Furiosa" film and delivers a crash course in Mad Max history. Tune in for laughs...
2024-06-141h 17
The Weekly Reload PodcastThe Shooting Champion Raising $100k to Prevent Gun SuicidesThis week, we're talking about a new effort to reduce gun suicides.
That's why we have shooting champion Chris Cheng on the show. The winner of Top Shot season four is trying to raise money for mental health screenings and treatment. He is matching up to $5,000 of small-dollar donations in an effort to raise $100,000 for Walk The Talk America (WTTA).
WTTA is a grassroots effort to try and reduce suicide from within the gun-owning community. We've interviewed one of their co-founders on the show in the past. Cheng said he's a big believer in their u...
2024-05-0645 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 058: Phantom Menace 2 SocietyWTTA 2.0 continues! This episode the boys discuss all the new action figure news. Sam experiences the 1999 Mummy movie 25 years later. Brent spill tea about crazy Disney prices. TV things, current must see TV, movies, and much more. May the 4th be with you....its WHERE THE TOYS ARE! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2024-05-031h 07ZiPtalk | De podcast van ZiPconomyTjebbe van Oostenbruggen (Kamerlid NSC) over WTTA en VBAR: "Beter is de grootste vijand van goed."Het NSC onderhandelt op dit moment over een hoofdlijnenakkoord dat door een nog te vormen kabinet kan worden uitgevoerd. De vraag is echter in hoeverre het arbeidsmarktbeleid hierbinnen belangrijk is gemaakt. Tweede Kamerlid namens het NSC, Tjebbe van Oostenbruggen komt toelichten hoe het NSC kijkt naar de toekomst van de arbeidsmarkt en welke maatregelen daarvoor op de korte termijn gewenst zijn. Specifiek discussieren we met hem over de WTTA en de VBAR.
Beeld bij deze aflevering? 📺 https://youtu.be/pm5Gd3Qr0-E
De aflevering werd gepresenteerd door Narada Bouwland en Hugo-Jan Ruts.
2024-04-2839 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 057: WTTA 2.0LEGENDS NEVER DIE ....they just take time off for mental health and to reformat! Brent and Sam present Where The Toys Are 2.0! MORE TOYSMORE GUESTSMORE TOY SHOWSMORE MORE MORE MORE!!Enjoy this APRIL FOOLS Trailer Episode sharing things to come!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2024-04-0146 min
Firearm Trainer's Podcast For American Firearm InstructorsS7E01 Videos for Mental HealthIn this week’s episode we talk with Mike Sodini from Walk The Talk American about their new video series created for instructors to meet and exceed state mandates.
Today’s episode is also brought to you by the following:
This episode is also brought to you by MantisXI’ve been a long time Mantis user from their original MantisX to the Mantis X10 and now excited about their most recent product Mantis Blackbeard X.The Mantis BlackBeard X combines the MantisX10 and the Mantis Blackbeard into one platform for the AR15. It unle...
2024-03-0539 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 056: Christmas Finale!Well folks this is it...THE FINAL EPISODE OF WHERE THE TOYS ARE!Sam and Brent give you all the Action figure pickups, news and TV Things! The boys also pick their FIGURE OF THE YEAR! Thank you for listening! It's been a long strange trip, this is all for now.But you never know!?PEACE THRU PLASTIC! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2023-12-2355 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 055: Halloween TricksHalloween part 2 HALLOWEEN TRICKS! Brent and Sam continue the spooky celebration of the season of the witch! Brent discovers a Matrix action figure and uses it to contact a spirit from the past! Sam shares the top Halloween fast-food giveaway toys. UNCLE DAD TALKS checks in and shares his new UNCLE DAD-O-WEEN project of scary movie interviews. The boys also share new toy news and more! WARNING THIS EPISODE CONTAINS WITCHCRAFT, NU-METAL AND DRUGS but dont be scared it's your creepy, spooky, pals from WHERE THE TOYS ARE who wish you a HAPPY SAFE HALLOWEEN!!U...
2023-10-2738 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 054: Be Our Guest - Creative Beast StudioWelcome to Episode 54 - Part 1 of 2 new Halloween Episodes! Brent and Sam share all the New Action Figure news and discuss current pickups! Sam interviews a very special guest DAVID SILVA from CREATIVE BEAST STUDIO! David is a talented artist and designer who talks about his new crowdfunded toy line CYBERZOIC. David also shares his story and how he got into the toy industry. The boys also talk about what scary TV things they have been watching! Spooky season is here! Don't be scared it's just WHERE THE TOYS ARE! CREATIVE BEAST STUDIOhttps://creative-beast.com/
2023-10-2154 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 053: THE GRUNT CONSPIRACYBrent and Sam report on the recent HASBRO PULSE CON, and all the new action figure announcements and preorder action. Next the boys try to get to the bottom of this GI JOE CLASSIFIED: GRUNT CONSPIRACY! Is Hasbro testing on unsuspecting customers by lacing TARGET stores with a legacy GI Joe, that is really a discounted troop builder? Are we being lied to about supply, pricing, and demand or is it ALIENS? We also review DISNEY+ STAR WARS AHSOKA series and all the news and toy tea! You're moving into a land of laughter and substance, of action figures a...
2023-09-291h 16
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 052: EEL RICH w TOY BRO and LIFE TOYETICEpisode 52 pick up! Sam and Brent tell tales of their summer convention adventures at POWER-CON and CAPE AND COWL CON. The boys are blessed with visitors as YOUTUBE Action Figure reviewer TOY BRO stops by with the homie LIFE TOYETIC to talk toys and sit in on the News! Sam laments not having any GIJOE CLASSIFIED COBRA EELS. Brent obtains a new haunted house just in time for Halloween. We also talk TV THINGS and say goodbye to lots of amazing people. Summer is almost over but we always will know WHERE THE TOYS ARE! GUESTS
2023-09-011h 29
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 051: BE OUR GUEST - KYLE WLODYGA Enter the area of Episode 51! This week we spoke with KYLE WLODYGA, Associate Art Director at SUPER7! From trading cards to NINJA TURTLES, POWER RANGERS, and GODZILLA, we discuss his origins in the toy industry and find out what goes into designing some of today's killer Action Figures! Brent gives us the SAN DIEGO COMIC CON breakdown, and Sam gets a new cat named ELVIRA, and tells tales of NEW ORLEANS! We do a deep dive on PAUL RUBENS aka PEE WEE HERMAN. Brent is off to POWER CON and Sam is tabling for the podcast and selling some lo...
2023-08-101h 46
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 050: 50th Episode SpectacularIT'S 50! Welcome to the 50th Episode Spectacular! Brent and Sam celebrate 50 episodes with 2 special guests. First, Oakland-based artist AMOL RAY AKA YUNG COCONUT joins us to discuss his recycled toy-making process, his paintings, his love for Mushroom theory, Aliens, cryptozoology, and much more! Next, we talk to FREDRICK FAITH AKA FREDRIX FIGURES, a master action figure painter, and veteran of the Toy/Film industries. The WTTA boys also introduce their new assistant from Jolly Old England, ELEANOR! We send off Brent to San Diego Comic-Con to kick off his summer convention tour. Plus, all the Action Figure, TV, Film...
2023-07-272h 17
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 049: Cruel SummerIt's Summer and so far it's been a tough one! Sam says goodbye to Bandit, the best pal ever. Brent discusses telephone tough guys who are a problem at toy retail. We recap the TIME TUNNEL TOYS SAN JOSE TOY SHOW. Sam reviews the state of summer movies so far. Along with all the Action Figure news and more TV things, summer is in full swing! Happy Pride, Happy 4th of July, be sure to enjoy this CRUEL SUMMER with WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2023-06-301h 18
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 048: Cruising for JunkThis week Brent goes on vacation. We discuss the closing of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser and other Disney Florida problems. Sam tells the tale of BRAVESTARR the 80's cartoon and toyline. We also cover current Action Figure and TV/Movie news, and all the regular junk ...........it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2023-05-261h 03
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 047: Is This The Star Wars Support Group?!Happy MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! We get to the bottom of the new toy news like why is HASBRO hiring the Pinkertons to harass customers?! The boys review the Return of the Return of the Jedi in theaters for its 40th anniversary. Also what do the Mandalorian and Queen have in common? Welcome to this weeks Star Wars Support Group meeting, filled with lots of fried chicken hot takes, it's episode 47 of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2023-05-081h 04
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 046: We Are Back / Be Our Guest: Kageki ToysWTTA is back from hibernation! Join us to hear tales of collecting, travel, and adventure! Brent and Sam chat with KAGEKI TOYS about making custom toys and throwing online Action Figure Art shows! The boys also deliver the latest Action Figure news, STAR WARS CELEBRATION LONDON announcements, and review Season 3 of THE MANDALORIAN! We are back with a deluxe 2-hour episode! Strap in, drink up, and enjoy WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!GUEST: KAGEKI TOYShttps://www.instagram.com/kagekitoys/MENTIONS:https://www.instagram.com/barrioboba/https://www.instagram.com/startoys00/https...
2023-04-172h 09
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 045: East Bay Comic Con w/ Michael Beck Cast of The Warriors ReunionBrent and Sam, and the gang, leave the comfort of Oakland and head to Concord California for the EAST BAY COMIC CON! This year EBCC hosted the cast reunion of the 1979 Smash Cult Classic THE WARRIORS! Sam was excited to catch up with the dashing MICHAEL BECK aka SWAN and have a chat about his experiences in being in so many awesome films! Brent strikes a pose and finds out why MADONNA doesn't do toys...... of the action figure type! We also cover the latest Action Figure Toy Film TV Industry news and so much more! Remember boppers, be...
2023-02-101h 18
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 44: 6 Million Dollar WhiplashWTTA starts off Season 4 with a big bionic episode! Sam reviews AVATAR 2 THE WAY OF THE WATER and decides if it's worth the trip back to Pandora. Brent breaks down retail woes driven by Toy influencer fanboys. Sam shares a feature on the history of the 6 MILLION DOLLAR MAN. All the news, including coverage of the new whip-cracking INDIANA JONES toy line announcement and the possible impending end of the MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE toy line. Sit back, let it whip, and enjoy a new episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCAST
2023-01-201h 29
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 043: High On The Holidays feat UncleDad TalksWTTA invites you to celebrate the holidays with our 3rd annual holiday party! This week we have the fantastic, dynamic gents from UNCLEDAD TALKS PODCAST. We teamed up and had a crossover episode to talk toys and things and get to know UNCLEDAD and MIKE HAMPTON! This is part 2 of the 2-part crossover. Check out the latest episode of UNCLEDAD TALKS for part 1! Brent and Sam also discuss new Action Figures, Christmas toy memories, Top Christmas movies, and much much more! We also share a new track from this holiday season's finest horror movie CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS from our p...
2022-12-231h 58
Firearm Trainer's Podcast For American Firearm InstructorsS4E16 Walk The Talk American PartnershipIn today’s episode we talk with Michael Sodini from Walk The Talk American (WTTA) about their new partnership.
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2022-12-1954 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 042: Holiday PreGameWTTA is on that Holiday train to Toy Town and beyond! Brent and Sam celebrate Sam's Birthday. Sam shares horror stories of Disneyland wait times! More Toy hunting tales. We cover the new Hasbro Marvel X-Men 60th Anniversary reveals. TV Thing reviews of WEDNESDAY, WALKING DEAD FINALE, and movie trailer talk about INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. We also ponder WHO IS MASON REESE?! Hyped on the Holidays......... it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-12-0959 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 041: Give ThanksBrent and Sam celebrate Brent's birthday and talk about what's been up! We cover all the essential news and TV things and discuss ANDOR and WAKANDA FOREVER. After we recorded some news broke. We decided to go back and have a simple phone call about the passing of 2 great actors. Kevin Conroy was the voice of Batman in BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES. His legacy will endure the test of time. Actor and Martial artist Jason David Frank the beloved Green Ranger, White Ranger, and Red Zeo Ranger also passed away last weekend. Both will be sorely missed by their...
2022-11-231h 03
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 040: Spooky Toy BoysEpisode 40 hits with spooky Halloween vibes! The boys discuss the high price of living while still feeling the Halloween spirit. We list our fave scary movies along with all the latest toy news. Join Brent the co-ghost and Sam Spooky for another creepy episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-10-281h 04
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 039: High Adventure PeopleWTTA kicks off October with a bang! Brent shares his recent trip to Disneyland. Sam shares an outing to see ELTON JOHN and has PTSD from previous shows at Levis Stadium. Essential news updates on Hasbro toy's profit margins and the Masters of the Universe huge ETERNIA playset! Sam reminisces about FISHER PRICE ADVENTURE PEOPLE as his first action figure line. Brent gives his creepy horror movie rewatches for TV things and Sam reminds us why BLACULA is a classic! Tons of other updates and more! Find out why Sam has never seen the GRATEFUL DEAD and other scary...
2022-10-181h 19
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 038: The Dukes of HaslabsBrent shares all the shows he has been to in the last month and Sam talks about his engagement party. Them WTTA boys, deep dive into the latest HASBRO HASLABS crowdfunding project that is triggering and tearing the fandom apart, the controversial Ghost Rider Robby Reyes Engine of Vengence. They also crunch the numbers and compare 1/12 scale vehicles. We get the latest Action Figure news and TV show reviews. It's another down-home, bridge-jumping, law-breaking episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-09-301h 17
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 037: The Fandom TouristWTTA coming at you with a mighty budget sized episode! Marvel at Brent's Trip to Power Morphicon! He dishes on what it was like to be a tourist in another fandom! Plus we got all the news and tv things you need to know! GO GO POWER BRENT....ITS WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-09-0251 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 036: Be Our Guest CHROMATIC PHANTOMWTTA is back with another zany, Action Figure packed episode! This week we have a chat with musicians and filmmakers, CHROMATIC PHANTOM! They discuss their short TMNT fan film CASEY JONES LIVE WIRE! We also cover all the toys and tv news you can handle! Enjoy the only podcast not afraid to ask......DID SOMEONE ORDER A KNUCKLE SANDWICH .........it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! CHROMATIC PHANTOMWATCH CASEY JONES: LIVE WIREINSTAGRAMWHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-08-221h 14
Opposing PointsJake Wiskerchen | De-stigmatizing Guns and Therapy, Gun Deaths, and Suicide Prevention | Episode 38Jake Wiskerchen is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and clinical supervisor who formerly chaired the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors. He is the host of two podcasts: Noggin Notes, and Guns and Mental Health. He founded Zephyr Wellness is a partner with Walk the Talk America (WTTA). You can find his counseling work at zephyrwellness.org, firearms awareness advocacy at wtta.org, or follow him on Twitter @jakewisk. Jake and I discuss common misconceptions about guns in the clinical setting, the effectiveness of gun control measures like red flag laws, guns and...
2022-08-101h 48
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 035: Be Our Guest TOYZ ALIVE!This week we have some special guests from TOYZ ALIVE Crumbs Blunt and Be2TheJ! We discuss their TOYZ ALIVE project covering the indie toy scene and do unboxing and giveaways each week. They provide detailed insight on their love for these amazing limited art toys. Also we cover the news and TV Thingz! Be our guest and enjoy another designer episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE! @ToyzAlive on IGTOYZ ALIVE ON YOU TUBEWHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-08-051h 05
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 034: Summer Combo BoxIt's Summer Convention time! The boys talk about all the new San Diego Comic Con exclusives. Brent talks about his wild full moon supernatural experience. Sam offends the new fried chicken spot in town. Brent goes to Comic Con with Super7 to help launch Cobra Commander's new Cobra recruitment center and reports back live on the streets of San Diego! Plus we got all the usual Action Figure news! Pick up a cool combo box and enjoy this summertime episode of WTTA!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-07-231h 01
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 033: The H.I.S.S.-FITSWTTA has beaten the odds and is back with another informative and fun filled episode! Brent discusses the trials and tribulations of organizing his collection. Sam AKA The COVID NINJA talks dodging the LaRona and moving into a new office. HASLABS funded the Cobra HISS TANK and the boys compare its success to other HASLABS projects. Also a solid breakdown of the DISNEY+ OBI-WAN KENOBI SERIES and more news ! Summer is in full effect and WHERE THE TOYS ARE are loving it!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-07-081h 27
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 032: Everybody Loves Kenobi!WTTA is back to discuss all the huge STAR WARS CELEBRATION announcements! The boys deliver all the new Action Figure news, and do a deep spoiler filled dive on the new Disney+ OBI WAN KENOBI show! It's not a disturbance in the Force it's just another wacky episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! This episode is brought to you in part by UGUD DOG CBD - A pet wellness brand offering USDA Certified Organic and premium grade broad spectrum (0.0% THC) CBD products formulated specifically for dogs. Each ingredient is consciously sourced and tested for both p...
2022-06-031h 12
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 031: Dance Wars!This episode the boys discuss all the crazy Marvel and Star Wars Action figure news. We get an update on all the TV Things like the highly anticipated Obi Wan Disney+ show. Sam digs into the bonkers history of Star Wars questionable video games and Dancing at Disney Parks! It's Episode 31 of WHERE THE TOYS ARE! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-05-201h 01
Where The Toys AreWhere the Toys are Episode 030: Done Dirty Thirty!Sam and Brett have been busy! Travels and illness and toys and pickups!! The boys cover the Hasbro Pulse Fan Tuesdays for Marvel Legends and GI Joe announcements. Some TV Things and lots more Action Figure madness! YAY US...WHERE THE TOYS ARE CELEBRATES OUR DIRTY 30th EPISODE! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-04-291h 04
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 029: Toy Show Sewage!This week we are joined by pal of the show, GI JOE Toy freak, and Death Metal master DOKTOR ROSS SEWAGE! Brent and Ross hit up the TIME TUNNEL TOYS Toy show in Santa Clara, California and give us their toy pick ups and thoughts on live toy shows being back!! Sam brings the news and talks about recent TODD MCFARLANE TOYS controversy. The boys also open some vintage GI JOE toys live on air! Keep my podcast name IN YOUR MOUTH ..............it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! DOKTOR ROSS SEWAGEwww.doktorsewage.com...
2022-04-011h 06
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 028: Hell Bent for Plastic!We are back! Brent and Sam have been busy busy busy! Sam has been going to lots of concerts and he even dragged Brent along to see JUDAS PRIEST!! The boys also discuss the glory of the HASLABS STAR WARS THE MANDALORIAN RAZOR CREST! Join us for a budget size, yet packed episode with all the Action Figure news and the usual hijinx! It's WHERE THE TOYS ARE! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-03-1858 min
Firearm Trainer's Podcast For American Firearm InstructorsS3E01 Walk The Talk America (WTTA)In today’s episode we talk with Michael Sodini from Walk The Talk America (WTTA)
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2022-03-0842 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 027: Razor Crest Wishes & Bacta Tank DreamsWhere The Toys are is back for another informational, wacky, Action Figure filled episode! The Star Wars , Mandalorian, HasLabs, Razor Crest has finally arrived and Brent breaks down how awesome it is, and how his GI JOE Sailor ReAction Figures love to hang out in it! We cover the last episode of the BOOK OF BOBA FETT in a spoilerific play by play with predictions for what's next. We also give you store pick up reports and news......it's WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! This episode is brought to you in part by UGUD DOG CBD - A pet...
2022-02-191h 11
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 026: The Phantom Cup TopperThis week Brent and Sam ask ......what do Star Wars Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell have in common? The answer might include vintage collectible cup toppers and crazy Lucasfilm marketing cash!! We also discuss THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT in a very fiery, passionate, spoiler filled rant. Plus the boys bring you all the new fresh action figure toy news and recent pickups! DANK FERRICK it's another WIZARD episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE PODCAST!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-02-041h 15
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 025: Ballin On A BudgetWTTA is BALLIN ON A BUDGET and serves up a fresh "Budget Sized" episode! Brent and Sam bring you the latest in Action Figure news and fresh pickups. Lots of details on endless pre orders that never seem to stop! We celebrate how awesome the Hasbro GI JOE Marketing Team seems to be, while also lamenting finding new figs on the peg at retail price. We also discuss the mixed but wonderful bag that is the BOOK OF BOBA FETT and lots more on this platinum certified episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!WHERE THE TOYS ARE TH...
2022-01-2454 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 024: New Year New UsHappy New Year! Brent and Sam cover new pick ups and current action figure toy news and discuss how far Hasbro's Photo Real Face Tech has come! The boys commemorate Masters of the Universe Designer T Mark Taylor and talk TV THINGS and dig into the BOOK OF BOBA FETT. New Year New Us! Welcome to WTTA Season 3!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2022-01-0752 min
Where The Toys AreWhere the Toys are Episode 023: Last ChristmasWTTA celebrates the Holiday Season! Sam and Brent discuss upcoming new Action Figure releases and share their top Figure lists of 2021! They also celebrate the 5 year anniversary of Star Wars Rogue One! The boys also ask the question ...DO THEY KNOW ITS LIFE DAY SEASON?! WTTA wishes you all a Happy Jolly Holiday and a Safe and Awesome New year!!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2021-12-241h 11
Where The Toys AreWhere the Toys are Episode 022: 48 Hours - A Disney TaleThe Boys are back in town! Brent and Sam storm Disneyland for Sam's Birthday! After months of talking about it, WTTA finally head to Disney to go to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Edge and check out Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during the Holiday season! We also discuss the HasLabs Rancor funding fail and discuss if building a lightsaber at Galaxy’s Edge Edge is really worth it. Thanks to Farron Loathing and Pennylane for coming along for the ride! Happy Holidays from WHERE THE TOYS ARE! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTA...
2021-12-1753 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 021: Rancor Pity Party WagonWTTA brings you the straight dope on all hard hitting Action Figure news on BLACK FRIDAY!! Brent and Sam discuss new pickups, some road trips and the current state of HASLABS crowdfunding projects. Sam gets real and talks about his childhood memories of going to the movies. The boys breakdown what Thanksgiving means to them! Another wacky episode of WTTA not sponsored by SEES CANDY!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2021-11-2652 min
Where The Toys AreWhere the Toys are Episode 020: Halloween CreepsThe Halloween Creeps Brent and Sam share a late Halloween episode, perfect for your Halloween hangover! The guys cover the recent Hasbro Pulse Con and other new toy releases. They countdown their top 5 Scary Horror toys and Horror movies plus share some spooky, vintage commercials! Happy Halloween from the Halloween Creeps ...WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2021-11-031h 03
Where The Toys AreWhere the Toys are Episode 019: Where Eagles DareFall is here and Halloween is right around the corner! The boys discuss new pickups, new preorders, and new hope AKA new upcoming Star Wars releases! Sam gives the toy hunt report from his trip to Houston Texas. Sam loses Private Vasquez in a Karaoke bar incident. Brent asks if all Toy Terrorist Organizations are the same? Sam gives a sermon on the history of a true metal toyline ....EAGLE FORCE! Brent reminds us to look at what the cat dragged it's........ WHERE THE TOYS ARE!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2021-10-211h 04
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 018: POWER-CON SPECIAL!Hooray for Hollywood, He-Man, and Road Trips! We finally made it to the 2021 He-Man POWER-CON!! Brent and Sam hit their first convention! The boys get to see all the cool new and vintage MOTU toys and also interview some hella special guests! Join WTTA and hear interviews with Portland Vintage Toy powerhouse - BILLY GALAXY.......MATTEL Copywriter on MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE - ROBERT RUDMAN..........insane geek jewelry designer from HAN CHOLO - BRANDON SCHOOLHOUSE......and the one and only STINKOR!! Brent shares tales of teenage days during the Hollywood Glam Days, Sam spots the real life POPEYE, and e...
2021-09-2456 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 017: EPISODE GIGANTE!WTTA is back in full effect! Brent and Sam, reunited one more time, to discuss the state of the Action Figure World. WTTA look at the hard facts about the supply chain, preorders and crowd funding big toy projects. The boys give us the straight dope on the answer to the question: "Just what is going on at the Disney Parks?!" Finally the show takes a strange turn into what we are watching on all the streaming services and Brent asks Sam if he remembers legendary Spanish Television ...Game Show Sentai... EL CHACAL. Summer is over and this WTTA ep...
2021-08-081h 10
Where The Toys AreWhere the Toys are Episode 016: Comic Con at Home...Again!These people and their toys! Its Comic Con week and Brent and Sam are missing it ! Its the second year of SDCC not happening live and in person. This week we cover ALL THE SAN DIEGO COMIC CON, significant toy releases. New pick ups, new pre orders, new toys, new problems. We are gobsmacked by the new announcements from Super7, Mattel and NECA and how HASBRO been HOEING DEM JOES! We skinny dip into the new MOTU Origins line, Revelations and we have FARRON LOATHING help us unpack MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE REVELATIONS NETFLIX animated cartoon, and all the bu...
2021-07-271h 00
Gun Freedom RadioGunFreedomRadio EP326 Intersection of Guns and Mental Health w Michael SodiniOur guest today is Michael Sodini. Michael is the founder of Walk The Talk America (WTTA). The Walk the Talk America initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to making positive change in relationship to mental health, and firearm awareness. Through organizing a profound team of experts from different fields, and all walks of life, unbiased by politics, media, or personal prejudice – WTTA seeks to input opportunities to enhance communication, compassion, calls to action and education.
1) You recently helped a women named Connie Wray overcome her phobia and fear of firearms. Connie of Fox News Reno filmed her experience as part of...
2021-07-161h 01
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 015: Be Our Guest with Louis PieperAnother show, another round of crazy Toy news! We cover new Toy announcements for the summer convention circuit, happening in person and virtually. Sam and previous guest SONIC TOAST interview Sam's Nephew and Los Angeles based Artist, LOUIS PIPER! Louis shares his love of all things HULK and talks about how he got his start in the Comic Book industry! Brent meets some fans of the WTTA in person and shares some new music from a friend's band, OAKLAND based Punkers MIDDLE-AGED QUEERS!! ! Be Our Guest and enjoy a new episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!WHERE T...
2021-07-131h 03
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 014: The Re-Opening!We are all OPEN FOR BUSINESS!! This week Brent and Sam discuss being open again. Has the RE-OPENING of America pumped the breaks on Toy Flipping and increased Toy distribution?? Brent also finally makes it to Disneyland again and gives us the straight dope on GALAXY'S EDGE! As per usual we talk controversy, and discuss reaction to the new ULTIMATES SILVERHAWKS announcement. Coincidently Sam confesses to his juvenile Action Figure related crime involving that Silverhawk Cowboy! We also check in with FARRON LOATHING to ask HEY?! WHERE IS OUR MATTEL SHOGUN MASTERS SKELETOR?! We also cover new toy pre-orders...
2021-06-291h 05
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 013: Episode The 13th!!This week we are joined by show favorite, L.A. based artist and musician FARRON LOATHING!! Farron gives the boys a history of soft vinyl toys aka SOFUBI! Dating back to Japan in 1966, SOFUBI toys are still some of the most valuable, highly sought after collectibles! Farron also goes off on weird see through 70's toys, Power Lords, and the most naughty Marvel Legend toy ever made! Brent and Sam get on down the road to POWER-CON, and deliver the newest Action Figure news. Join us for another madcap episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! WHERE THE TOY...
2021-06-0859 min
Where The Toys AreWhere the Toys are Episode 012: Mumbo JumboIt's been 1 year!! Brent and Sam discuss the last year, talk about new toys, and travel plans. Star Wars Day and Hasbro Fan First toy drops leave the boys feeling a bit underwhelmed. Sam gives a historical snapshot of the SHOGUN WARRIORS and JUMBO MACHINDERS toy lines. Brent ponders the issue of Flex Trash and flasher flippers! It's another wacky episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2021-05-1449 min
Where The Toys AreWhere the Toys are Episode 011: Spring BrokeAfter an eventful Spring start, we are back at it! Sam tells Brent about his recent move to a new house, and the insane task of moving his collection. The crowds are coming back as Brent reports on his recent retail experiences at the Super7 store in SF. Marvel at how the new DST IMMORTAL HULK has become Brent's Spring crush! The boys give you total coverage of the HASBRO PULSE FAN FEST, and all significant upcoming toy releases from Hasbro. Sam gets the map to invade COBRA ISLAND from a very special secret GI JOE operative, plus the u...
2021-04-1345 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 010: Be Our Guest w ROSS SEWAGEWTTA hits Episode 10 with chainsaw fury!! This week Brent and Sam talk to Ross Sewage. Doktor Ross Sewage is a musician, artist, raconteur, and general miscreant. He plays bass and sings in legendary and brutal Death Metal bands, EXHUMED and IMPALED! He is also a crazy, meticulous, Toy Collector. We dig into collecting Star Wars, Transformers, the vast and wacky Marvel Comics Universe along with making music and snapping crucial photos of classic GI JOES! We also cover the usual toy pickups and news!! BE OUR GUEST and tear into the newest episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!
2021-03-091h 38
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 009: Be Our Guest w SONIC TOASTBE OUR Guest for another wild episode of WTTA. This week we talk to YouTube Personality SONIC TOAST! We discuss how he got his start, what he thinks of Mario and Sonic, TMNT toys, Star Wars fandom and much more!! We also discuss the heated topic of how someone gets fired from STAR WARS....dum dum dum!! We also sip all the hot toy tea! Brent and Sam welcome you to another episode of WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2021-02-221h 04
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 008: Revelations!New year, new us, but this new year seems just as wacky as the last! Brent and Sam discuss new picks ups, toy photography techniques, and share sordid tales of toy flippers behaving badly. We also cover the Star Wars Hasbro 50th Anniversary live stream and all the big new announcements from local heroes Super7! *NOTE: We forgot to mention Super7 also announced MIGHTY MORHPIN POWER RANGERS! **Shout out to the amazing LOW-FI music mix community on YouTube for all the wonderful background music!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2021-02-021h 03
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 007: What's New Battle Cat?! Happy New Year! Brent and Sam breakdown New Years Day Toy Hunts, finally discuss the Mandalorian, dish on WW84, and put the new Mattel Retro Battle Cat to the test! We also discuss hope and kindness and check out the new figure of the month Patreon from indy toy makers TOY PIZZA! Note this ep was recorded before 01/06/20.... WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2021-01-1157 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 006: Holiday SpecialWTTA gets into the spirit to celebrate this dark, and sorted, holiday season! Brent and Sam take to the streets and airwaves, to talk to people about their favorite Christmas toy memories. Some sweet, some tragic, some hilarious! We also stay true to the promise of a little variety show vibe, for our first holiday special! Come all ye faithful and hear us share our top 5 year end action figure list!! We are looking forward to a significantly better and way less crappy year in 2021! Happy Holidays!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee...
2020-12-221h 30
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 005: Taking Out And Talking About Greedy Toy TrashBrent and Sam discuss new toy finds, The Mandalorian, and greedy toy flipper jerks. We also rage on how amazing the Super7 ODB figure is, plus the usual Toy Tea. WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2020-12-0841 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are: Accessory Pack 001 - David ProwseAccessory Pack 001 - David Prowse is a mini episode. The body of Darth Vader, David Prowse has passed on into the Force. We discuss what Darth Vader means to us and the history of UK actor David Prowse! Rest in Power DAVID PROWSE!!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2020-11-3023 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 004: My So Called Life DayBrent and Sam discuss how they spent their Life Day and how the new Lego Star Wars Holiday Special stacked up against the 70's original Star Wars Holiday Special. We also celebrate Brents Birthday!! More pre order toys woes, and Retro toy talk. New GI JOE announcements. Lots of new toy hunt finds and general pandemic frustration. Remember, PEACE THRU PLASTIC.... its WHERE THE TOYS ARE!!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2020-11-231h 05
Where The Toys AreWhere the Toys are Episode 003: Wish Books & Holy GrailsBrent and Sam are pumped for the Holiday Season and ending 2020. We revisited old Wish Book catalogs and discuss what our Toy Holy grails might be.......plus Toy Hunts, more Pre Order Madness and Year End Figure lists! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2020-11-091h 01
Where The Toys AreWhere the Toys are Episode 002This week Brent and Sam chat Halloween, the spookiest time of year! More toy news and scary tales of weird toy buying deals!! WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2020-10-2657 min
Where The Toys AreWhere The Toys Are Episode 001Where The Toys Are! Talking Toys, Action Figures, and all related toy topics. Join Brent James and Sam Supa and find out what a lifelong obsession sounds like!WHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast
2020-10-091h 05
Talking Lead PodcastTLP 353 - Post Traumatic Growth with WTTA & SDIA On Talking Lead this week: Our guests include Michael Sodini former President of Eagle Imports and Founder of Walk The Talk America (WTTA) and Sergeant Major Lance Nutt USMC (Retired) and Founder of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA). With COVID 19 still prevalent and the uncertainty on when a vaccine will be available paired with the social divide caused by the protesting , rioting and looting across the Nation, our mental health is being stressed to the max. These two non-profit organizations exist to help both our citizens and our Nations protectors understand and manage good mental health stability...
2020-06-291h 52