On episode 3, Adam and Erin weigh the pros and cons of Tamagotchi grind culture. Did they settle on an official name for the podcast? Still no. 
 
Select Sources:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://youtu.be/HPhEWIreoxk?si=XKhI6VguhMueAio9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">What's Your Story, Caleb Chung? (Magical Inventory of Furbies)</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/tamagotchi-25-year-anniversary-impact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Wired article on the legacy of Tamagotchi</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/12/robot-dog-toy-pets-human-interactions/672486/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Atlantic Article: Why Doesn't Every American Have a Robot Dog?</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-11-28-vw-15830-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">1986 LA Times piece on weird new microchip toys</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://gizmodo.com/hackers-found-a-way-to-make-furbies-even-creepier-1756683110" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Creepy Furby Hacking (Gizmodo)</a></li>
</ul>

On episode 3, Adam and Erin weigh the pros and cons of Tamagotchi grind culture. Did they settle on an official name for the podcast? Still no. Select Sources: What's Your Story, Caleb Chung? (Magical Inventory of Furbies) Wired article on the legacy of Tamagotchi Atlantic Article: Why Doesn't Every American Have a Robot Dog? 1986 LA Times piece on weird new microchip toys Creepy Furby Hacking (Gizmodo)

On episode 3, Adam and Erin weigh the pros and cons of Tamagotchi grind culture. Did they settle on an official name for the podcast? Still no. 
 
Select Sources:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://youtu.be/HPhEWIreoxk?si=XKhI6VguhMueAio9" rel="noopener noreferrer">What's Your Story, Caleb Chung? (Magical Inventory of Furbies)</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/tamagotchi-25-year-anniversary-impact/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wired article on the legacy of Tamagotchi</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/12/robot-dog-toy-pets-human-interactions/672486/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Atlantic Article: Why Doesn't Every American Have a Robot Dog?</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1986-11-28-vw-15830-story.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">1986 LA Times piece on weird new microchip toys</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://gizmodo.com/hackers-found-a-way-to-make-furbies-even-creepier-1756683110" rel="noopener noreferrer">Creepy Furby Hacking (Gizmodo)</a></li>
</ul>

3 - Synthetic Pets - Tamagotchi, Furby, Robodogs (1990s)

Adam and Erin are curious about fads: specifically why they blow up and what makes them disappear. Each week, they'll dig into a new decade to try to understand the rise and fall of a forgotten American icon. 

If you're into outrageous personalities, pop culture oddities, and fashion choices that make you hide your old photos - this one's for you.

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Adam and Erin are curious about fads: specifically why they blow up and what makes them disappear. Each week, they'll dig into a new decade to try to understand the rise and fall of a forgotten American icon. If you're into outrageous personalities, pop culture oddities, and fashion choices that make you hide your old photos - this one's for you.

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