There’s no hood like parenthood! How often do we really get to hear real, open, and honest conversations? The Playground was launched to share real human stories, the good, the bad, the funny and the sad. We also host some leading regional experts who offer tips and tricks for our listeners to benefit from. We want to walk away knowing that we made a parent’s life somewhat easier, or even just made them smile!
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Cheers - This is Alex - your music man, record guy, host and curator of The Vinyl Playground Podcast. Here, I take a look at a rather large collection of records, my family's record collection. 12 record collectors under the same roof, and the music we collectively bought between 1936 and 1987. Originally intended as a personal letter between 2 musical cousins discussing family and music, The Vinyl Playground has bloomed into a "musical family tree" with almost 100 years of recorded music.
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Entertainment talk with Mississippi OGs, Heartbeatz and DJ Big House. This is where conversations play from the ground up!!
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In this captivating episode of The Playground Podcast, host Shamim Kassibawi sits down with Real Housewives of Dubai stars and entrepreneurs, Caroline Stanbury and Sergio Carrillo. Join us for an exclusive, no-holds-barred conversation that goes far beyond the glitz and glam of reality TV. Caroline and Sergio open up about life beyond the cameras, …
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In this episode Chris talks to Nelo Lucich, one of the co-founders of Skyrocket Toys about the company and notably their introduction of Poe: The AI Storytelling Bear. Nelo and Chris talk about the process, the underlying structure and a little bit about the future of AI in the toy business. The Playground Podcast is supported by Global Toy News, T…
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TVP presents a "Halloween Special," in salute to some of the most beloved and "creepy" music associated with the bizarre, macabre, and strange. Tonight, we'll hear music from: Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, and Sir George Martin and Orchestra; "slasher flick" John Carpenter's Halloween; Hitchcock's Psycho; stop motion animation classics Mad Monster Par…
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For Halloween, TVP "exhumes and examines" the legendary theme music for The Twilight Zone television series. Exceprt from Episode 10, "Halloween Music Macabre." Cheers from here and Happy Halloween. Alex Oliver is the owner of "The Vinyl Playground," the online, mail-order vinyl LP record shop. The items you see in these videos are all for sale, vi…
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For Halloween, TVP "exhumes and examines" the legendary theme from John Carpenter's Halloween. Exceprt from Episode 10, "Halloween Music Macabre." Cheers from here and Happy Halloween. Alex Oliver is the owner of "The Vinyl Playground," the online, mail-order vinyl LP record shop. The items you see in these videos are all for sale, via the internet…
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Designing effective and engaging learning toys for children is always a challenge. It's one that Dr. Ben Miller has embraced. He's a learning scientist and senior learning designer for LeapFrog. He talks with Chris about the concept of purposeful play, designing for learning, the opportunities and challenges for AI in learning toys, and best practi…
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In this episode, Jay Foreman, CEO Basic Fun makes his fifth visit to The Playground Podcast. This is one of our most important and timely episodes to date as Jay and Chris discuss the current state of China, the reality of doing business, and the implications for our business if threatened economic developments occur. Jay is his usual frank self wi…
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Age 16. High School freshman. Suspended for fighting . . . again. Whether right or wrong, I was stuck in my room for five days, mostly cloaked in a paralyzing fear of, well, virtually everything outside of my control. And mixed in with the fear? Well, there's music from: Simple Minds; The Doors; Van Halen; the "Bridge Over The River Kwai" Soundtrac…
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It's Spring, 1985, and once again I get suspended from school. Mom's NOT going to like this - time to drown out life with some music by Van Halen. (Excerpt from "Ep. 9 - Action Kills Fear") Cheers, and thank you for your ears. Alex Oliver is the owner of "The Vinyl Playground," the online, mail-order vinyl LP record shop. The items you see in these…
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It's Spring, 1985. Suspended from school, my fears start to envelope my everyday living. And my moods were dark, and soundtrack'd by the music of The Velvet Underground (Excerpt from "Episode. 9 - Action Kills Fear") Cheers, and thank you for your ears. Alex Oliver is the owner of "The Vinyl Playground," the online, mail-order vinyl LP record shop.…
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It's Spring, 1985, and there's absolutely no experience like getting punched in one's "manly center of gravity" first thing in the morning at school. At the time, I was studying the music of The Partridge Family. Result? I "tear up" and writhe in pain whenever I hear "I Think I Love You." (Excerpt from "Ep. 9 - Action Kills Fear") Cheers, and thank…
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In this episode, Chris talks to Barry and Jason of the eponymous Barry and Jason games about their careers, their work, the process of pitching games, and more. Listen in as two of the most entertaining and thoughtful guys in the business talk about what they're doing, and what's next. We promise you a good time. --- Support this podcast: https://p…
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Chris talks to drag racing star Alex Taylor who has been a star in her field since she was 16. She is the co-host of Hot Rod Garage and has a popular YouTube channel as well. This is a story that goes beyond cars and talks about passion around which to build a life and career. Even more, it's a great tale for folks in the industry looking to build …
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In this warm episode of The Playground Podcast, our host Shamim Kassibawi sits down with Principal Lisa, a beloved figure known as the "godmother" to countless children in Dubai. With a huge following on social media and a reputation for being a beacon of support to families, Principal Lisa shares her inspiring story. Growing up, she always knew sh…
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In this episode Chris talks to industry veteran and technology whiz kid Josh Garrett about his career, his vision, and how leveraging technology in a kid-centric way contributes to positive, enriching, and immersive play experiences for kids. Josh is the chief creative officer for Readyland and vice president of design for Creativity, Inc. This is …
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In this enlightening episode of The Playground, Shamim Kassibawi welcomes Zahra Abdalla, a mother of three teenage boys, award-winning cookbook author, entrepreneur, and creative director. As the first mother of teenagers to join the podcast, Zahra brings a fresh and insightful perspective to the conversation. Join us as Zahra shares her journey an…
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Fall, 1984 - I was a newly-minted high school freshman, surrounded by the then-current Top 40 (Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, etc.). My ear, however was tuned to the music of nearly 20 years earlier - the music of the 1960s. And mixed in with the music? First love. First kiss. Last suspension from high school. Yup - lo…
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In this episode, Chris talks to Matt Nuccio, president of Design Edge. This full-service design, production, and marketing agency over its long history has been involved in groundbreaking innovation. From Tickle Me Elmo to POGS, to, yes, a very successful stick; the team has guided inventors and companies to exceptional successes. Matt talks about …
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AKA "Love and the Campus Fuzz," this is a 45-second segment of upcoming TVP Episode 8 - HS Freshman: First Love. Cheers! Alex is the owner of "The Vinyl Playground," the online, mail-order vinyl LP record shop. The items you see in these videos are all for sale, via the internet, at: https://www.discogs.com/seller/thevinylplayground/profile No copy…
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Fast recollection of the afterglow following my first kiss, freshman year high shcool, 1984. It was a doozy - and part of me is still "stuck on stupid." Cheers! Alex Oliver is the owner of "The Vinyl Playground," the online, mail-order vinyl LP record shop. The items you see in these videos are all for sale, via the internet, at: https://www.discog…
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Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Playground Podcast"! This week, we're thrilled to have our first male guest, the renowned media personality and father of three, Hassan Al Sheikh. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of modern-day parenting with Hassan, who shares his wisdom and experiences on raising children in today's fast-paced…
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In this episode, we talk to Greg Ahearn, the new president and CEO of The Toy Association. Greg takes the reins in a dynamic time for the 108-year-old organization, and talks about its vital role in the industry today and where it's going in the future. Listen in and get a new appreciation for all the association does, and much more. --- Support th…
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In this heartfelt and candid episode of The Playground, we sit down with Tala Ardalan, a new mother who bravely shares her journey through the challenges of parenting during the 2020 Covid pandemic. Tala opens up about the two years she battled depression, the struggle to manage her social circle, and the empowering process of learning to say no an…
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In this heartfelt episode of The Playground, we are joined by the incredible Dina Butti, an Egyptian/Canadian TV presenter, content creator, and voiceover artist. Dina, a mother of two energetic boys, shares her deeply personal journey through motherhood, starting with the shocking moment she lost her job the same week she discovered she was pregna…
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With Pickleball a huge trend in the U.S. in 2024, leave it to savvy industry veterans Jeffrey Breslow and Frank Adler to adapt that into a clever, fun, and opportunistic game. Listen in as Chris talks to them about how they did it, how a popular sport became a card game, and how they Jeffrey and Frank are riding the trend to create a new game compa…
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Chris talks to Denis Crushell, chief commercial officer of London-Based Precise TV about his company, the power of contextual advertising for the current toy industry, and how to set your digital strategy to reach kids successfully. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-playground-podcast/support…
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Episode 4: The Crest of a New Wave. I recount, recall, and remember some of the first "new" music I heard via radio and television in 1979 - 1981. This included music by Blondie, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Police, and Pretenders. The Vinyl Playground Podcast takes a look at a rather large collection of records, my family's record collect…
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Chris talks to veteran inventor Dan Klitsner about his new toy Sling-It. Dan was the genius behind Bop-It, but with this new venture, he's decided to manufacture and market under his own company. It's a wild toy, with an even wilder story. (We love wild stories.) Listen in, as he talks about development, manufacturing, and strategy for launch in th…
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Welcome to another insightful episode of The Playground! Today, we are thrilled to have the incredibly multifaceted Nina Zandnia as our guest. Nina, a Persian/Swedish dynamo who grew up between New York and Sweden, is now making waves in Dubai. As a TV Presenter, United Nations Speaker, Producer, Director, Public Speaker, and Moderator, Nina has ha…
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Interview series "From The Sandbox" for up coming artists presented by The Music Playground. This episode we sit down with Dublin, GA artist "BredBoy Diesel". Follow online: @Diesel_Boomn62 @TheMusicPP @HeartbeatzEnt @DJBigHouse228 Web: http://linktr.ee/themusicpp | http://www.bredboyz.com #BredBoyDiesel #FromTheSandbox #TheMusicPlaygroundPodcast…
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Heartbeatz and DJ Big House recap the epic hip-hop between Drake and Kendrick Lamar with playground patnas BredBoy Diesel and JGunna! This is where conversations play from the ground up!! #TheMusicPlayground #TMPP #Podcast Follow online: @TheMusicPP @HeartbeatzEnt @DJBigHouse228 @Diesel_Boomn62 @BossMenMgmt Web: http://linktr.ee/themusicpp Get Merc…
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There is a lot happening at the Toy Foundation! Near and dear to our heart is the new entrepreneurship program honoring Richard Gottlieb, but that's just part of it. Listen in as Chris talks to Pam Mastroka, executive director of the foundation about all the excitement...and your opportunities to get involved. --- Support this podcast: https://podc…
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This episode focuses primarily on my discovery of 1960s pop music, as a 12 / 13 year old in early 1980s Los Angeles. Music by The Dave Clark 5, Spanky and Our Gang, John Fred, Neil Diamond, The Kinks, and The Animals. Alex is the owner of "The Vinyl Playground," the online, mail-order vinyl LP record shop. The items you see in these videos are all …
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1982. Age 13. Junior high school. Teenage love. Friendship, and betrayal. Acne, and more record money for vinyl LPs. It's a story as old as time - love "short circuits" the brain of young man. The musical soundscape of the times included songs by J. Geils Band; Human League, The Righteous Brothers, Patti Austin (with James Ingram); The Who; The Isl…
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Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon John has driven the evolution of Build-A-Bear from a vertical retailer to a global toy company with legions of followers. And as she says, it was built, "One heart ceremony at a time." But it's the savvy combination of data and heart that have make this company the iconic success it is today. In our conversation, Sharon talk…
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For 22 years, Cloud B has been an innovator in bedtime products--adding fun, health and peace of mind to the nursery and the bedroom for both kids and parents. In this episode, we talk to Thomas Deumier, CEO of PJ Distribution, parent company of Cloud B about innovation, building on what works, and staying the leader in a niche market. --- Support …
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Summer, 1978. Age 9. My family movies, and I get my first glimpse of "it" - the family record collection. At the time, it was 42 years worth of collecting. Be prepared to share memories and my varied musical soundscape of the times: songs by Frankie Valli, Gerry Rafferty; Tower of Power, The Beach Boys; Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, Chicago and Sant…
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Heartbeatz and DJ Big House chop it up with Louisiana author and music industry liaison "Wayne Grind". Mississippi entrepreneur "Huggie B" also came to kick it in the playground! This is where conversations play from the ground up!! #TheMusicPlayground #TMPP #Podcast Follow online: @TheMusicPP @HeartbeatzEnt @DJBigHouse228 @GrindMan_TV @Huggie_B_Oc…
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This was a convo about legends, musical influence and custom cars with special guests Huggie B, Wayne Grind, Brad & Short Dawg. This is where music conversations play from the ground up!! #TheMusicPlayground #TMPP #Podcast Follow online: @Huggie_B_Ochoa @Grindman_TV @ShortDogg7133 @Infinity_Construction_MS @TheMusicPP @HeartbeatzEnt @DJBigHouse228 …
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There are big changes ahead for the Toy Association. After months of work and listening, there's news about LA in the Fall (and Spring), New York, ongoing advocacy and much more. Andy Keimach, interim president and CEO of the Toy Association gives us the scoop on what's happening...and it's good news. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…
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In this emotionally charged episode of The Playground, we sit down with Alana, a Dubai-based American expat whose journey through motherhood has been marked by profound loss and resilience. After experiencing the devastating loss of her first baby at 20 weeks, just before her wedding in Italy, Alana embarked on a journey to break the silence surrou…
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Interview series "From The Sandbox" for up coming artists presented by The Music Playground. This episode we sit down with Prentiss, MS artist "G Fly". Follow online: @G_Fly804 @TheMusicPP @HeartbeatzEnt @DJBigHouse228 Web: http://linktr.ee/themusicpp #GFly #FromTheSandbox #TheMusicPlaygroundPodcastPor Heroz Music Group
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In this episode, Chris talks to author and historian Rob Goldberg about his fascinating book Radical Play. It's a look at the social movements of the 1960s and 1970s and how those challenged and changed the toy industry–and the ways in which the industry responded. We cover the major issues of the era–war toys and guns, race and gender–and look at …
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Interview series "From The Sandbox" for up coming artists presented by The Music Playground. This episode we sit down with Hattiesburg, MS artist "GMP Von". Follow online: @GMPVon @TheMusicPP @HeartbeatzEnt @DJBigHouse228 Web: http://linktr.ee/themusicpp #GMPVon #FromTheSandbox #TheMusicPlaygroundPodcast…
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Heartbeatz and DJ Big House chop it up about Nicki & Meg beef, Killer Mike's Grammy sweep, Keith Lee drama and more with playground patnas Troddi Man and Broadway Joe! This is where conversations play from the ground up!! #TheMusicPlayground #TMPP #Podcast Follow online: @TheMusicPP @HeartbeatzEnt @DJBigHouse228 @TMHeroz @Promob_Broadway Web: http:…
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In this episode, Chris talks with Sophia Chong on site at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair about the 50th Edition of the show, the value of toy fairs, and a vision for the show as an essential gateway to the Asian markets. This episode brings back The Endcap, and Chris talks about the impact of the Barbie movie, why it could only happen now, and why…
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Interview series "From The Sandbox" for up coming artists presented by The Music Playground. This episode we sit down with Biloxi, MS artist "TrapBaby TyJah". Follow online: @TrapBabyTyJah @TheMusicPP @HeartbeatzEnt @DJBigHouse228 Web: http://linktr.ee/themusicpp #TrapbabyTyjah #FromTheSandbox #TheMusicPlaygroundPodcast…
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🎙️ Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Playground," where we navigate the world of parenting with expertise, empathy, and a touch of humour. In this episode, our esteemed guest, Dr. Alya Alsuwaidi, an Emirati conscious parenting expert, joins us for a heartfelt conversation on the challenges parents face and the transformative power of co…
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🎙️ Get ready to step into the glittering world of the Real Housewives of Dubai on this special episode of The Playground Podcast! In this riveting interview, Shamim Kassibawi sits down with the multi-talented Taleen Marie, the newest sensation to grace the cast. Known for her prowess as a singer/songwriter, fitness entrepreneur, advisor, and invest…
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Heartbeatz and DJ Big House chop it up about the start of 2024 and more with playground patnas Troddi Man and Broadway Joe! This is where conversations play from the ground up!! #TheMusicPlayground #TMPP #Podcast Follow online: @TheMusicPP @HeartbeatzEnt @DJBigHouse228 @TMHeroz @Promob_Broadway Web: http://linktr.ee/themusicpp Get Merch: http://www…
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