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  • Build a Life that Works for You (Part 1 of 2 w/ Brenna) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 29

    Build a Life that Works for You (Part 1 of 2 w/ Brenna) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 29
    Jul 12 2026
    What if building a good life isn't about following the "right" pat h— but finding the one that fits you? Join Amy and her high school friend Brenna for a conversation about curiosity, community, and everyday adventures.Guest: Brenna ✨ join her circle of awesomeness here: 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brennaclark007/In this episode we explore:☀️ Non-schedules 🗳️Voting & Community 🦔 Hedgehogs ⚾ Blue Jays Baseball ❤️ Teachers ✨ Whimsy🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro00:42 Welcome Brenna00:57 Origin Story03:53 Adventuring: Of Carousels, Horses & Community Theater08:35 Grateful for a Good Year (And Teachers)10:33 Homeschooling & COVID17:17 Testing & Exams21:45 Sponsored: Whimsy22:14 1. Best Summer Activity27:24 2. Hedgehog32:11 3. Friends List34:30 Political Identities39:20 Pokemon Go to the Polls41:40 Staying Informed Without Breaking Down42:32 Accessible Voting45:22 Friend's Feeds46:14 4. Happy Pride! + How's Blue Jay Life?53:39 Storytelling in Sports54:55 5. Stay-at-Home Mom-ing Summer vs School Year01:05:12 Links to Brenna and More01:05:57 Stolen Outro: James Dent🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Metal Gear Solid: Alert (!) (GianniGameFreak): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P5qbcRAXVkBlue Jays' Kawasaki gives incredible interview after ALDS clinch: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/blue-jays-kawasaki-gives-incredible-interview-after-alds-clinchAlejandro Kirk (Blue Jay): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alejandro_KirkAlejandro Kirk Baseball Card: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBL2GCX4?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackAaron Judge (Yankee): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_JudgeShohei Ohtani (Dodger): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_OhtaniJoe Carter (Blue Jay): https://baseballhalloffame.ca/hall-of-famer/joe-carter/FULL 9TH INNING: 1993 World Series Game 6 (Joe Carter's walk-off home run) | Epic Innings (MLB Vault): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pamDdo6DJ1cBroad City the Sad Lamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-JtdHqCZvgPhineas and Ferb Theme Song 🎶 (Disney Channel Animation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkQrKxTFARM
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  • Is Bad Pizza Still... Good? (Part 2 of 2 w/ Mark McAvoy) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 28

    Is Bad Pizza Still... Good? (Part 2 of 2 w/ Mark McAvoy) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 28
    Jul 5 2026
    Buckle up, buttercup. We’re answering the tough questions. 🍕 Does $5 pizza taste better? 🍕 Who makes the most memorable pie? 🍕 Which Ninja Turtle is best? Grab a slice and come hang out.If you missed part 1, listen or watch here: 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5CXKg1PuZ6ck93wYHM57Hx?si=ybKOQM7WRyaiHzXvvKeESg🟥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/oRfSyGEhrXQGuest: Mark McAvoy, Pen Pal extraordinaire. In this episode we explore:The genius of the TMNT x Pizza Hut marketing campaign. Topping combos you must try. The 5 Ws of this important topic.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro00:29 Pizza Party01:45 Who With?03:27 What Toppings?05:23 Sponsor: No More Fireworks kthnx06:58 Back to Toppings07:11 Pizza Reveal13:55 When?16:17 Pizza Where?21:58 Teenage Mutant Ninja Pizza23:55 Favorite Turtle26:06 Pizza Hut TMNT Arcade26:40 Why (Best, Worst, Dream) Pizza29:01 What's Working For Mark29:55 What Working for Amy32:09 To Expand Your Pizza Knowledge32:24 Want More Mark?32:58 Stolen Outro: Neil Patrick Harris🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬The Pizza Party board game (Karaokechameleon): https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/u1ofuk/the_pizza_party_board_game_was_once_a_staple_of/Pizza Party 1987 Replacement Pieces (Pearl Avenue Resale): https://www.ebay.com/itm/357721662229Pizza Party 1987 Replacement Pieces Parts (RediscoverRetro): https://www.ebay.com/itm/185404077100Jeannie's Cake (Alex Plante): https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=571282230200207Drone Show 2026 on Chinese New Year (DearTeacherLi): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Va8XmyB7jgHot Dog Crust Pizza (Pizza Hut): https://www.facebook.com/reel/1930397487846371Pizza 73: https://www.pizza73.com/store/1/deliveryTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100758/Dominos Scene in TMNT Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-teYcHSWkgNinja Turtles and Marvel's Daredevil Share the Same Origin (ScreenRant): https://screenrant.com/ninja-turtles-daredevil-same-origin-ooze/Why TMNT Arcade was in Every Pizza Hut (Rudetuna's Arcade): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QIRhnOOcvk#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #PenPal #PizzaParty #TMNT
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  • From Pen Pals to Podcasts & Early Internet Nostalgia (Part 1 of 2 w/ Mark McAvoy) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 27

    From Pen Pals to Podcasts & Early Internet Nostalgia (Part 1 of 2 w/ Mark McAvoy) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 27
    Jun 28 2026
    Did you play NHL '94? Read Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy? Have a newfound love of mowing the lawn? Take a stroll down memory lane past browser games, AOL Instant Messenger, and the wild west of the early internet. And learn how we go from pen pals to podcasts.Guest: Mark McAvoy, my pen pal. 📫In this episode we explore: Algorithms, snail mail, and everything in between.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help.💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro00:23 Welcome Mark01:28 Browser Games, AIM & Hitch Hiker's Guide03:21 Sponsor: Mailing Things04:43 The Winding Digital Road07:19 Tragically Hip, Bands & Singing09:04 Podcasting11:11 Canadian vs American Pronunciation13:57 200 Episodes of a Podcast16:16 What Makes Mark Awesome Today17:00 We Know Names of Fruit19:35 The Speed Round20:16 1. The Edmonton Oilers24:40 Blades of Steel, NHL '94 & 95, NBA Jam & Ken Griffey Jr MLB27:28 2. A Game You Still Play (Diablo II)34:48 3. Canada's Middle37:39 Mowing Lawns For & Against39:21 Lakes, Maps & Landmarks42:54 4. Cat Conundrum44:12 5. Best Gaming System44:35 Part 2 Teaser: Pizza45:17 Stolen Outro: Gord Downie🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned 💬Alien Adoption Agency: https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/do1hqc/this_was_a_favorite_of_mine_i_recognize_this_name/AOL Instant Messenger: https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/1erqnif/what_was_your_username_on_aol_instant_messenger/AIM: https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/y72gba/aim_aol_instant_messenger/AOL Instant Messenger Sounds (ZigZag Production Studio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0_RgmGt6WwThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Series Books 1-4): https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1547022808/hitch-hikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-trilogyThe Salmon of Doubt: Hitchhiking the Galaxy One Last Time ("Book 5"): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Salmon_of_DoubtThe Postman (1997): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119925/Media Mail (USPS): https://www.usps.com/ship/mail-shipping-services.htmThe Tragically Hip: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tragically_HipTop 100 Songs by the Tragically Hip: https://darryldobbs.com/2024/12/12/top-100-songs-by-the-tragically-hip/Vegas Golden Knights vs Kraken: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRmLax5r__sNHL '94 Game Bugs: https://www.nhl94.com/html/bugs.phpBlades of Steel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blades_of_SteelBlades of Glory (2007): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445934/Ice Hockey (1988): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Hockey_(1988_video_game)NHL '94: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NHL_%2794NHL 95: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0380574/NBA Jam by Reyan Ali (Book): https://bossfightbooks.com/products/nba-jam-by-reyan-aliNBA Jam (game): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5537918/Joust (1982): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314233/Diablo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_(video_game)Diablo II: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_IIReady Player One by Ernest Cline: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/209887/ready-player-one-by-ernest-cline/World of Warcraft: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_WarcraftCanada Map without Lakes: https://www.burningcompass.com/americas/us-canada-map.htmlMap with Lakes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provinces_and_territories_of_Canada#/media/File:Political_map_of_Canada.svgLake Mead Water Project: https://nevadacurrent.com/2025/07/24/lake-mead-water-projections-raise-red-flags/Drought Barrels: https://abcnews.com/US/ghastly-effect-drought-bodies-emerging-lake-mead/story?id=84590523#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #RetroGaming #Nostalgia #PenPal
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  • The Most Important D&D Rule (Part 2 of 2 w/ Kirk the Game Master) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 25

    The Most Important D&D Rule (Part 2 of 2 w/ Kirk the Game Master) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 25
    Jun 14 2026
    Why D&D might be the community you're looking for. Plus alignment chart controversies, Satanic panic, and which edition is best.If you missed part 1, go here: 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/13yTTDt4B8W2mmEOkGejuW?si=PwkX9NrUSaaXVKnyQz0xSg🟥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/2o73eXIQWKwGuest: Kirk the Dungeons & Dragons Game Master ✨ He exists only in-game.For cool coasters with dice in them: https://uniquecraftsbyac.com/https://www.instagram.com/uniquecraftsbyacCan you name all the playable species and classes? (We almost did.) Can I understand THAC0? (No.) Should you join a game? (100% yes.)🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳Marketing puzzle? Need words written? Reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow on:✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 All things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩0:00 Willow00:20 Intro00:26 Welcome Back Kirk02:29 Alignment Charts09:01 Homebrew vs Prebuilt Adventures13:36 How Many Players is Too Many?14:59 Who Should Play?19:17 Sponsor: Imagination20:31 Cinderella & the Hand21:21 Why Dice?26:02 Satanic Panic29:40 The Old D&D Office Trivia30:52 Types of Players35:06 First Edition & THAC0 Math40:10 Best Edition?42:23 D&D Movies46:30 Favorite Spell49:07 Philosophy53:28 Character Species55:58 Character Classes01:01:14 Working for You01:05:08 More About D&D01:06:45 More Kirk01:09:48 Stolen Outro: Gary Gygax🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned 💬Critical Role: https://critrole.com/Joe Manganiello: https://criticalrole.fandom.com/wiki/Joe_ManganielloMarvel Alignment Chart: https://www.reddit.com/r/AlignmentCharts/comments/1c8rcpq/marvel_and_dc_character_2_in_1_alignment_chart/The Office Chart: https://www.reddit.com/r/DunderMifflin/comments/1lqms6o/an_office_alignment_chart/Bread Storage Chart: https://www.reddit.com/r/ofcoursethatsathing/comments/6x4ymi/the_bread_storage_alignment_chart/Sandwich Chart: https://sandwichdad.ca/2020/02/24/character-alignment/Chaotic Evil Chip Bag: https://www.reddit.com/r/northernlion/comments/8mmyfy/in_the_realm_of_chip_bag_alignment_charts_my/Curse of Strahd: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_StrahdMonster Slayers: The Heroes of Hesiod (free D&D Adventure): https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/123538/monster-slayers-the-heroes-of-hesiodIcewind Dale Starter Pack: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/325909/icewind-dale-starter-pack-bundle?affiliate_id=31065Roll20 Online Gaming Platform: https://roll20.net/Dice Types and What They're For (Victory Dice): https://www.victorydice.com/blogs/dnd-dice-guides/what-each-dnd-dice-is-forDeities and Demigods: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deities_%26_DemigodsTHAC0: https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/THAC0Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2906216/Dungeons & Dragons (1983-1985): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085011/Dungeons & Dragons (2000): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190374/Mazes and Monsters (1982): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084314/The Gamers: Dorkness Rising (Movie 2008): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0447166/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9gkWC1kJIwI Cast Fireball T-shirt (WildSoulsClothing UK): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1743722691/i-cast-fireball-t-shirt-dungeons-andA Crap Guide to D&D [5th Edition] (JoCat): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANdG2DGm0CQCarlo's Quote from Dragonsfoot Forums: https://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=30811Tomb of Annihilation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_AnnihilationSpecies: https://www.dndbeyond.com/speciesD100 Dice: https://darkelfdice.com/products/d100-monster-metal-50mm-choose-color-1-pounder-ttrpg-game-die#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #DungeonsAndDragons #DnD #RolePlayingGames #GameMaster
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  • Intro to Dungeons & Dragons (Part 1 of 2 w/ Kirk the Game Master) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 24

    Intro to Dungeons & Dragons (Part 1 of 2 w/ Kirk the Game Master) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 24
    Jun 7 2026
    What happens when everyone works together? That's the magic of Dungeons & Dragons. We talk Halloween, small town childhoods, and why pretending to be a wizard with your friends might be one of the most human things we do.Guest: Kirk the Dungeons & Dragons Game Master ✨ He exists only in-game, not on socials.In this episode we explore:Our favorite dragons and way to cook eggs.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩0:00 Ooze Clip00:45 Welcome Kirk the Game Master03:02 Rock On05:28 Of Used Bookstores and Cats08:50 Lawns are Dumb09:33 Character Backstory & Halloween19:41 Favorite Dragon20:39 Speed Round: 1. First Job27:32 2. Awesome Egg Order32:19 3. Meeting Famous People40:41 4. No Compromises47:22 5. First Dungeon & Dragon52:17 Making the Game Beginner-Friendly53:59 Sponsor: Wash Your Hands56:59 What is D&D?01:03:59 Stolen Outro: Carl Sagan🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Cumberlandite: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CumberlanditeTiamat: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiamat_%28Dungeons_%26_Dragons%29Paperboy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperboy_(video_game)Regular Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2246005/Dr. Demento: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._DementoMichael McShane (Friar Tuck): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0574540/Star Trek: The Experience: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_The_ExperienceGeorge Takei (Sulu): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_TakeiQ from Star Trek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q_(Star_Trek)Leonard Nimoy (Spock): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000559/John de Lancie (Q): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0209496/Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005394/Roll20 Gaming Platform: https://roll20.net/The Mad Cleric Starting D&D Beginner's Guide: https://madcleric.com/starting-dungeons-dragons-a-beginners-guide/THAC0: https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/THAC0The Story of A Doctor Killed For Saying “Wash Your Hands” (Dr. Mike): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v329KtaqeMNew National Survey Finds Nearly Half of US Adults Admit to Not Washing Their Hands at Key Moments (National Foundation for Infectious Diseases): https://www.nfid.org/new-national-survey-finds-nearly-half-of-us-adults-admit-to-not-washing-their-hands-at-key-moments/#AmyTheCopywriter #WordsAboutStuffPodcast #DungeonsAndDragons #D&D
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  • Did 90s toy commercials actually work on us? (Part 2 of 2 w/ Phil Smith | Nostalgia Connoisseur) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 23

    Did 90s toy commercials actually work on us? (Part 2 of 2 w/ Phil Smith | Nostalgia Connoisseur) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 23
    May 31 2026
    If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, watching this will unlock deep-down commercial-related memories. You've been warned! (I'm still singing one of them to myself.)Learn something new about your favorite toys and some very 90s toy commercials.If you missed Part 1: 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wcA1ONfJpWailp3y7yt02?si=leMakhWUQny1tQHvblEUfA🟥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/zr5Bx2rU-pYGuest: Phil Smith | Nostalgia Connoisseur, ✨ reminisce here: 🍿 Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mrflix1983/📷 https://www.instagram.com/philsmithisrealsmith/🎧 Phil's Audio Drama Episode: https://speakingvolumes.mybigcommerce.com/the-death-further-adventures-of-benjamin-brick-by-thom-reese-mp3-audio-theater/🟥 Words About Stuff | Old vs New Media: https://youtu.be/vB_9ycOum98🟥 Words About Stuff | Meeting Stars at Conventions: https://youtu.be/ct6ecwHEwIU🟢 Dudes on Cinema | Nuclear Disaster w/ Phil and Josh: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ltXCHCNXbqecceq3er7iRExplore:If annoying marketing works. How commercials choose their songs. How to avoid getting bullied in the 90s.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 All things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩0:00 Start00:34 Welcome01:06 Nerf04:21 Tangent: Canadian vs US TV Show Titles05:19 Nerf Today07:35 The Incredible Crash Dummies11:03 Sock'em Boppers & Happy Meals11:51 Sponsor: Outside14:28 Appeal to Parents with (Plagiarized) Music16:55 K'Nex20:37 Polly Pocket & Gendered Toys24:56 Pogs29:43 Toll-Free Number & Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope30:29 Super Soakers35:13 Pogo Bal, Slip'n Slide & Moon Shoes38:15 Why Did We Choose Our Toys?41:14 What's Working for Phil42:11 For More Vintage Toys & Commercials43:05 More Phil43:35 Stolen Outro: Toy Story🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Devon Sawa: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001701/Jonathan Brandis: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000970/SeaQuest DSV (aka SeaQuest 2032): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106126/Fifteen the Series (aka Hillside): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101099/Dude You're Screwed (aka Survive This): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3431238/Skip-It: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skip-ItWater Pets (Song: Lollipop | Betamax King): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6LlIRKuckIBaby Rollerblade (Song: I Get Around | CatraDhtern): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2ERPxrBfmEMy Buddy (Child of the 80s): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmwF-zy2YpoMighty Max: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0140749/Cabbage Patch Dolls: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4435645618/vintage-1980s-cabbage-patch-kids-byCommercials:90s Nerf or Nothin' archived by The Random Zone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sejsBRWbGw&t=9s"Incredible Crash Dummies" Crash Cars archived by CatraDhtern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWgOtNMEQGM&list=PLOB980RnWuGS-YE2RcX1ITegnn4ugnQOYSock'em Boppers Inflatable Toy Commercial archived by iRemember That: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZeNdEaUtJ0K'nex building toy commercial 1993 archived by TapeHole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NToL-dO19cQ1993 Polly Pocket Commercial archived by Nostalgia Nerd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSIfjBdOWgo1995 - Pogs - The Game Commercial archived by Consumer Time Capsule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUykcjZKhLkSuper Soaker 200 Ideal 1991 archived by Retro Toys and Cartoons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neggpM2y3KQ&t=3sPogo Bal Blasters Commercial (1988) archived by Dino Drac's Retro Commercials!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJre1Tu1cYg1989 - Crocodile Mile archived by Consumer Time Capsule: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NZs91E3wNM#WordsAboutStuffPodcast #80sToys #90sToys #Nostalgia #PhilSmith
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  • Toys from the 80s and 90s (Part 1 of 2 w/ Phil Smith | Nostalgia Connoisseur) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 22

    Toys from the 80s and 90s (Part 1 of 2 w/ Phil Smith | Nostalgia Connoisseur) | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 22
    May 24 2026
    A love letter to the toys, commercials, and stores that shaped growing up in the 80s and 90s. Phil Smith, Nostalgia Connoisseur makes his second guest appearance on the Words About Stuff podcast to talk Toys R Us adventures, MASK, and Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. Guest: Phil Smith | , ✨ Nostalgia Connoisseur here: 🍿 Phil's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/mrflix1983/🟥 YouTube (Phil's Phlicks): https://www.youtube.com/@MrFlix1983🟥 YouTube (Dudes on Cinema | Earnest vs Madea): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3AKPMFlMTs&list=PLjBcN4o8C0YcTDq0vPghLGeaYvf7ODd5j🟢 Spotify (Dudes on Cinema | Nuclear Disaster w/ Phil and Josh): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ltXCHCNXbqecceq3er7iR🟢 Spotify (Dudes on Cinema | Blood Simple Macguffin): https://open.spotify.com/episode/71X0pNb05Ix8gCrp4YhJizIn this episode we explore:Appreciation for internet archivists preserving deeply obscure media history. And Phil reveals a movie opinion that may permanently alter his nerd credentials.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Episode Start00:18 Intro00:24 Welcome Back Phil Smith01:04 Awesome Today04:49 Speed Round04:55 1. If You Can Only Be One Thing...08:56 2. First Phone App09:37 3. A Hill You'll Die On13:43 4. Favorite Job15:14 Nostalgic Toys: Most Played With20:49 MASK27:52 Sponsor: Internet Archivists29:28 Toys R Us38:00 Pee-Wee's Playhouse46:27 Stolen Outro: Bill Nye🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Pickles the Dog: https://www.instagram.com/pickles_p_smith/Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_TheoryDuke by Genesis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_%28album%29Psychotic Reaction by Count Five: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychotic_Reaction_%28album%29'Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy and Other Misheard Lyrics by Gavin Edwards: https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/misheard-lyrics/181472/?srsltid=AfmBOoqkJy9Yi9YJFW99-zdDnVfy6l8ZhV8a0KYLaZYaClRljVCdG4bPI'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Glad_My_Mom_DiedTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4490885879/1988-92-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtlesSylvanian Families: https://www.ebay.com/itm/257439744856?chn=ps&norover=1Jenny Lewis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_LewisJaleel White: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0924918/Lindsay Price: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0697010/Original all-orange ninja turtles: https://www.actionfigure411.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/neca/neca-comics/the-first-turtles-2-pack-black-white-mirage-comics-8898.phpSkylanders: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SkylandersCommercials found at:M.A.S.K. Mobile Armored Strike Kommand 1986 TV Commercial archived by HANZAKI444: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Woux5FkgimYToys R Us "I'm a Toys R Us Kid" Ad (1983) archived by Remember These Ads?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KjbL0cnQPEPee-Wee's Playhouse Playset from Matchbox (1988) archived by Toy Tales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyLUKX8tyH4#WordsAboutStuffPodcast #80sToys #90sToys #Nostalgia #PhilSmith
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  • You keep using that word... I don't think it means what you think it means. | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 21

    You keep using that word... I don't think it means what you think it means. | Words About Stuff Podcast | Ep. 21
    May 17 2026
    Words are weird. Brains are weird. And they have to work together?! In this solo episode, Amy the Copywriter talks about how language shapes everything. ➡️ The unBlog exploring the word "Enough" and if a blog can be a poem: https://wordsaboutstuff.net/in-a-word-poem-or-blog/In this episode we explore:The emotional weight of words like “ready” and “enough,” this becomes a conversation about communication, psychology, social media, and why humans rarely mean exactly the same thing when they use the same words.🥳 Amy the Copywriter 🥳A marketing strategist and copywriter — here to help. If you've got a marketing puzzle, or need words written about stuff, reach out!💼 Business 🤝 Brands 📢 Press: collabs@wordsaboutstuff.com 💌 Fan mail 💖 Suggestions ❓ Questions: fanmail@wordsaboutstuff.comFollow along on: ✨ Instagram: / amythecopywriter ✨ Facebook: / amythecopywriterfb🏡 Home base for all things Words About Stuff: ⁠https://wordsaboutstuff.com/ ⏩ Chapters ⏩00:00 Intro00:05 An Awesome Start00:55 Special Interest: Words02:53 Signaling Safety (or Danger)04:38 Brains & Meaning07:32 Regional & Time Differences10:37 Words I Just Learned + Can't Spell 12:56 Work Words17:19 Disfluency (Space Fillers)18:14 The Fine Print22:31 Rant About DQ "Deals"25:03 Inclusion & Directionality26:45 Social Media29:37 Big Picture Words42:19 Stolen Outro: Princess Bride🎬 Credits 🎬Hosted, Produced & Edited by Amy the CopywriterMusic by DELOSound💬 Also Mentioned in this Episode 💬Every Inconceivable in the Princess Bride (tim linder): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSSW3YNgzNQMuppets Kermit Its not easy being green (JayB7869): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRZ-IxZ46ngEp 18. What Actually Makes You… You? The Puzzle of Identity (Part 2 of 2 w/ Dorothy Fee): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmigfsbr7HYHow frogs went from right-wing meme to anti-ICE protest symbol by Laura Blasey and Max Matza: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn987yqnee9oCall the Midwife: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1983079/I Will Teach You to be Rich (and Money for Couples) by Ramit Sethi: https://www.youtube.com/@ramitsethiEtymology of Entomology: https://www.etymonline.com/word/entomologyWhat is the origin of the word deadline? by Scott Simon NPR with Benjamin Dreyer: https://www.npr.org/2025/08/09/nx-s1-5494593/what-is-the-origin-of-the-word-deadline-an-exploration-of-its-etymologyMega Charizard X vs Y: Which is Better in Pokemon Go? (2025): https://www.toynk.com/blogs/news/mega-charizard-x-vs-y?srsltid=AfmBOorrWeQrqP0dJNECPGCozmLJ1RabOT347urT-wBG7bSfFCvqApFX"Enough" Blog Post: https://wordsaboutstuff.net/unblog/ or https://substack.com/@amythecopywriter?Love+Work by Marcus Buckingham: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59682855-love-workThe Stanley Parable Game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/221910/The_Stanley_Parable/
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