About this episode

Will interviews Jonathan Cathey about reviving 80s toys and his journey in music and art.

In a special interview, Will chats with Jonathan Cathey, Founder and CEO of The Loyal Subjects, one of the fastest-growing independent toy companies in the U.S. If you've ever wished the best parts of the toy aisle from the 80s could make a comeback, Jonathan is the guy making it happen. He's helped revive beloved brands like M.A.S.K., Jem and the Holograms, Popples, My Pet Monster , and more, bringing them back for longtime fans while introducing them to a whole new generation. An accomplished artist and musician, Jonathan had planned to pursue a career in music and art. Will and Jonathan chat about Jonathan's journey, the power of music, and toys as totems. 0:00 - Introduction 1:27 - Interview Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow . Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow Check out The Loyal Subjects or visit https://theloyalsubjects.com/ .

People in this episode

Host: Will Padilla

Guest: Jonathan Cathey

Topics covered

• 80s toys
• toy revival
• interview
• nostalgia
• music
• art

Keywords

• 80s toys
• toy companies
• nostalgia
• Jonathan Cathey
• The Loyal Subjects
• M.A.S.K.
• Jem and the Holograms
• Popples
• My Pet Monster

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Loyal Subjects

Products: M.A.S.K., Jem and the Holograms, Popples, My Pet Monster

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