Smash Boom Presents: Forever Ago and the history of teddy bears

About this episode

The episode explores the origins of the Teddy Bear and discusses a lesser-known stuffed possum that failed to become popular.

We're busy working on a way the next season of Smash Boom Best (coming back in May!) but until then we wanted to let you know that our history show Forever Ago is back with new episodes RIGHT NOW.Join fan favorite debater Joy Dolo and co-host Luke as they learn about the origins of the Teddy Bear and find out about a stuffed possum that should’ve been the next big toy craze, but never caught on. Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Luke

Guest: Joy Dolo

Topics covered

• history
• toys
• Teddy Bears
• debate
• family education

Keywords

• Teddy Bear
• stuffed animals
• history of toys
• Forever Ago
• Smash Boom Best

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Teddy Bear, stuffed possum

Books & works: Forever Ago, Smash Boom Best

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