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S6E10 | The AI Toy Sales Tool Smart Toy Companies Are Already Using
Apr 8, 2026
22m 42s
S6E09 | Why Stickerbox Changed My Mind About AI Toys
Apr 1, 2026
36m 15s
S6E08 | The Inventor of Bop It on AI, Execution, and Creating the Next Classic Toy
Mar 25, 2026
50m 26s
S6E07 | The Best AI Platforms for Toy Businesses in 2026
Mar 18, 2026
14m 18s
S6E06 | Should You Learn Claude Code? Build AI Apps for Your Toy Business
Mar 11, 2026
31m 30s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/8/26 |  S6E10 | The AI Toy Sales Tool Smart Toy Companies Are Already Using✨ | AI in the toy industryimpact of AI+5 | — | The Toy IndustryAI | — | AItoy industry+5 | — | 22m 42s | |
| 4/1/26 |  S6E09 | Why Stickerbox Changed My Mind About AI Toys | I once told CNN that some AI toys feel like a wolf in sheep’s clothing because it can be hard to tell how much privacy you’re giving up. While I'm a fan of AI use in business, I’ve been skeptical of AI toys for a while. But in today's interview, the Stickerbox genuinely changed my mind. Instead of using AI to keep kids on a screen, or to get them to develop a relationship with a robot, instead, Stickerbox uses AI to help kids turn their ideas into something physical, creative, and hands-on. I... | 36m 15s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 |  S6E08 | The Inventor of Bop It on AI, Execution, and Creating the Next Classic Toy | What if I told you Dan Klitsner discovered AI 30 years ago and used it to invent Bop It? Well, he didn’t. But I did ask Dan how AI might have influenced the creation of his hit game if it did exist when he was first starting out. Dan’s breakout invention sold over 50 million units, and those numbers put the “song” associated with the game at Diamond status. (Dear music industry, he’s still awaiting his plaque.) This week on the podcast, I’m sharing a chat with Dan Klitsner, the inventor of Bo... | 50m 26s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  S6E07 | The Best AI Platforms for Toy Businesses in 2026 | AI is changing fast, but for the first time in a while I'm feeling that we've hit a moment of "stability". That means NOW is the perfect time to learn to apply the latest AI tools to your toy business. In this mini reset episode, I break down why so many people are getting mediocre results from AI, and announce a free live masterclass where I'll walk you through the three AI tools + new-ish features that every toy company needs to know: ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. You'll also get a sneak pee... | 14m 18s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 |  S6E06 | Should You Learn Claude Code? Build AI Apps for Your Toy Business | 1.5 million people left Chat GPT and went running to Claude for all the wrong reasons. Claude isn’t just the more ethical AI tool. It’s THE tool built for serious businesses. One of the most popular topics of conversation right now is Claude Code. I myself have been obsessing over it lately, finding myself dreaming of code to the point where I wake up thinking I’ve finished a debug. The bigger question isn’t just HOW to use Claude Code but it’s really, SHOULD you be using it? I’m estimating i... | 31m 30s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 |  S6E05 | Why Human Touch Still Wins At Retail with Pyper Bleu | My friend (and On Brand with Jimmy Fallon co-star) Pyper Bleu is joining me on the podcast today to share her perspective on the effects of AI and the algorithm on retail. Our conversation starts with Pyper peeling back the curtain on how she built a platform of 400K subscribers on her YouTube channel Lyfe of Pyper, and why she decided to shift offline and open a retail shop — plus she explains how they're so different. We also get honest about AI in our day-to-day — from using it to soften a... | 33m 16s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | S6E04 | 5 Foundations Your Toy Company Needs BEFORE Integrating AI (Custom GPTs, Automations & More) | So I finally convinced you that you can’t ignore AI… and you’re ready to implement it in your toy business. Go you. Love that for you. 👏🏾 But before you go trying to haphazardly plug AI into every little task, you need to build your AI foundation. Your AI foundation is a series of files, records, strategy, and frameworks that you as a business use on a day-to-day basis. You may already have it documented somewhere, living in your head, or is just something your team knows how to execute. In t... | 28m 53s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 |  S6E03 | The $5 AI Agent That Thinks Like a Toy Expert | My new AI agent completed 2 months of research and idea development work in 20 minutes! And the cost? About $5. If you bumped into me at New York Toy Fair you already know how excited I am about the AI integrated automations I am currently building. The ability to utilize AI reasoning in everyday business tasks will soon be the defining rift between thriving modern businesses and those struggling with ancient processes, overworked employees, struggling to keep up with workload. If you are o... | 52m 40s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  S6E02 | Is Amazon AI Selling Your Products Without Consent? with Angie Chua | Amazon’s new “Buy For Me” button sounds helpful… but is it quietly rerouting your customers and sales without your consent? In this episode, I’m joined by Angie Chua of Bobo Design Studio to break down how this Amazon Buy For Me feature actually works, how it integrated her shop without her opting in. Plus we dive into what every small business, maker, and toy brand needs to watch out for when Amazon “digitally dupes” your product. If you sell on your own website, Etsy, Shopify, or anywhere ... | 30m 52s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 |  S6E01 | The Hidden Cost of AI In The Toy Industry | With every major advancement in science or technology, there is bound to be pushback. AI is no exception. This season is for toy and game creators navigating AI in the toy industry. In 10 episodes we’ll explore how to use AI while maintaining your taste, trusting your judgement, protecting your IP, and actually saving time. This first episode is the foundation for the coming weeks. Before you dive any deeper into AI, let’s get real about the risks of operating it with little to no guardrails.... | 38m 18s | ||||||
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| 1/7/26 |  #300: What I’ve Learned, What’s Changing, and What Comes Next | After 299 weeks of toy talk, our 300th episode marks the closing of one chapter and opening another. This little podcast that started as “let’s see what happens” has turned into a full-on resource library for toy inventors, toy entrepreneurs, and creative creatives like you who just can’t shake that pull toward the toy industry. In this episode, I'm sharing the biggest lessons from 5+ years of episodes: why most toy ideas don’t fail because they’re “bad,” how confidence actually follows clari... | 22m 13s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 |  #299: How Swift Clicks Heishi Bracelet Maker Became A Creative Toy Of The Year Finalist with Gena Lavallee | Before Swift Clicks ever hit the shelves, the team at Make It Real was staring down the brutal math of the craft aisle: rising costs, shrinking margins, and kids who expect faster, cooler results than ever. So how did her team turn that pressure into a Creative Toy of the Year finalist bracelet maker that Swifties can’t stop talking about? In this episode of Making It in the Toy Industry, I sit down with Gena Lavallee, VP of Global Brands at Make It Real, to reveal the story behind Swift Clic... | 33m 33s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 |  #298: Why The Nee Doh Cube Nice Cube Is A Finalist For This Major Toy Award with Paul Weingard | Can a $5 squishy toy really outsell the competition and take home a Toy of the Year award? Schylling’s CEO Paul Weingard is betting on it and honestly, the numbers are on his side. The NeeDoh Nice Cube Swirl isn’t just another sensory stress ball. It’s a Specialty Toy of the Year finalist that’s been an Amazon best seller, is selling out in stores, AND building real emotional connection with kids and adults worldwide. The CEO shared with me that they’ve gotten handwritten letters from kids, t... | 38m 07s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 |  #297: How South Beach Bubbles Became a 2-Time TOTY Finalist with Ron Weizman | They sold out before summer, got emails from retailers and industry outsiders, and scored a back-to-back TOTY nomination… so how did they do it? In this episode of Making It in the Toy Industry, I talk with Ron Weizman of South Beach Bubbles about the strategy behind their hit product, the Galactic Color Bubble Machine. We cover what it takes to stand out in a saturated market, how packaging and demos drove retail success, and why award wins matter more than you think. Listen in and see why t... | 29m 43s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 |  #296: ESPN Virtual Reality Experience Nominated For A Major Toy Award with Steve Rad | What does it really take to make an ESPN-licensed toy? Imagine teaching kids about sports from inside SportsCenter. That’s exactly what Abacus Brands pulled off after 27...yes, twenty-seven licensing deals, seven TOTY nominations, and one incredibly ambitious idea. For 2025, Abacus Brands teamed up with ESPN and a roster of elite athletes to create the ESPN Virtual Reality Headset. This toy turns a 148 page sports book into a fully immersive experience so kids can learn rules, history, and t... | 41m 35s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 |  #295: How Sticki Rolls Went From 1 Billion Views To Toy of the Year Finalist with Lev Nelson | What started as an inventor's pitch, evolved into a collectible phenomenon. Sky Castle Toys is showing us what happens when you combine viral content with collectibility… and it’s Sticki Rolls. Sticki Rolls is nominated for Collectible Toy Of The Year, and if you ask me, they should be the ones taking home the TOTY. (sorry Lego!) Sky Castle built a brand, demand, and a community from scratch, and they’re only continuing to grow. Driven by viral content and partnerships with niche artist... | 46m 10s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 |  #294: Why the TOTY Awards Are the Oscars of the Toy Industry | You’ve heard of the Emmys, the Oscars, and the Grammys... but what about the TOTYs? In this episode, we’re going to dive into the TOTY (Toy of the Year) Awards and why they’re a huge deal if you're in the toy industry. I’m breaking down exactly how to get nominated, how to time your launch for max award potential, and how a TOTY nod can boost your sales, get you press, and even give your SEO a serious lift. You'll also hear about the glamorous TOTY Gala held during New York Toy Fair, how voti... | 10m 14s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 |  #293: How I Landed On Brand with Jimmy Fallon and Pitched National Campaigns | In spring 2025 I was invited to join On Brand with Jimmy Fallon as 1 of 10 creatives selected to pitch national campaigns to major brands on national TV. Since the episodes aired, my DMs have been full of the same questions: how did I get on the show, what was it really like, and what do I think of Jimmy Fallon? This week on Making It In The Toy Industry, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my wild ride as a contestant on On Brand with Jimmy Fallon. Week after week I dreamed up campaigns, pla... | 26m 51s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | #292: Toy Creators Academy Accelerator Coaching Call with Durratussharaf | You’ve got a product idea that means the world to you… maybe it’s cultural, personal, or rooted in your own childhood traditions. But making it retail-ready without losing your mission? That’s the challenge. In this episode of Making It in the Toy Industry, I’m coaching Durrat, Toy Creators Academy alum, Accelerator grad, and founder of Dcraftsource, a culturally-inspired craft kit brand built to celebrate every kid and every culture. It all started with one handmade Ramadan kit for her daugh... | 33m 29s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 |  #291: Toy Creators Academy Coaching Call with Melanie Palmer | Your toy is 90% done… for the fifth time. You keep playtesting, tweaking, second-guessing, and you’re convinced it’s not ready. But what if all that perfectionism is what’s actually holding you back? In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, I’m coaching Melanie Palmer, Toy Creators Academy alum and founder of Emmers, a joyful toy brand designed to help kids build emotional skills through stories, games, and play. With a psychology degree from Duke, an MBA from Harvard, and over a dec... | 52m 54s | ||||||
| 10/15/25 |  #290: Toy Creators Academy Coaching Call with Melissa Brody | Big feelings deserve a safe space and sometimes, that space looks like a soft, huggable friend with swappable expressions and a whole lot of heart…eyes! In this episode of Making It In The Toy Industry, we’re opening up another coaching call episode featuring Toy Creators Academy alum Melissa Brody, a licensed therapist, entrepreneur, and new mom who turned her passion for emotional wellness into Emotipals, a plush toy line designed to help kids understand and express their feelings through p... | 54m 35s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 |  #289: The TCA Journey Behind a Toy Empowering Kids to Choose Kindness with Jana Hallam | A toy doesn’t need to be loud or flashy to leave a lasting impact. The most meaningful ones teach kindness, spark empathy, and build something real in a child’s heart. That belief is what led today’s guest to create a toy that’s about so much more than play. In this special replay episode, we’re passing the mic to guest host Virginia Lette, who sits down with Jana Hallam, a Toy Creators Academy alum who felt the same way and turned that feeling into a mission-driven brand. After struggling to... | 23m 38s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 |  #288: How an Industry Veteran Rebuilt His Toy Knowledge Through TCA with Gerardo Davila | Every once in a while, I meet a toypreneur whose journey reminds me why I started this podcast… and today’s guest is one of those people. In this episode, we’re bringing back the story of a Toy Creators Academy grad who went from leading sales at Mattel to launching a heartfelt plush brand that’s changing bedtime for kids everywhere. Meet Gerardo Davila, the creator of Angelitos Mágicos, a magical line of plush guardian angels that deliver encouraging messages to children overnight. What star... | 27m 25s | ||||||
| 9/24/25 |  #287: Looking Back at a TCA Alum’s Journey as a Game Designer with Chrissy Fagerholt | You know I love celebrating a toypreneur's full-circle moment and today’s episode is just that. We're revisiting the incredible journey of TCA alum Chrissy Fagerholt of EAP Toys and Games, from her very first appearance on this podcast to her latest game launch and ongoing success in self-publishing. This episode is a special highlight reel of Chrissy’s growth: from pitching her very first ideas at our Toy Creators Academy Virtual Pitch Event, to getting a game into Barnes & Noble, and ev... | 20m 00s | ||||||
| 9/17/25 |  #286: 3 Surprising Ways To Use AI To Save Money In Your Toy Business | Toy people, I see you. You’re trying to run your business, deal with tariffs, build your brand, pitch your ideas, and maybe even answer customer questions at 3AM. But what if I told you that AI could actually help you make the most out of your time and money as you build your toy business? In this episode of Making It in The Toy Industry, I’m breaking down 3 powerful and unexpected ways to use AI tools to save money, reclaim your time, and scale smarter even if you’re just getting started. He... | 32m 13s | ||||||
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