Ann and her son Eric Levine recap her trip to the 2026 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention(BarbieCon) in Austin, Texas. They discuss her presentation with Bradley Justice Yarbrough on her father, Barbie Doll inventor Jack Ryan, meeting fans, and the history of fashion dolls. Ann also reflects on her childhood, advocates for her father's legacy at Mattel, previews plans for his upcoming 100th birthday, and shares news about new Patreon bonus content.

In this special episode, Ann Ryan sits down with her son Eric Levine for a wide-ranging conversation about what it took to write Dad, Barbie & Me: An Insider Biography — from the writing process itself to the legal battle that nearly destroyed her father, to what she hopes readers and Barbie fans take away from the book. Eric asks the questions Ann's listeners have been wanting answered: How did Ruth Handler rewrite history? What are the patents that prove Jack Ryan invented Barbie? And what's next for Ann as an author and podcaster? An honest, funny, and deeply personal episode.

Dad, Barbie & Me: An Insider Biography is available on Amazon and at annryanofficial.com.

In this episode, I’m joined by Barbie Doll Expert  Bradley Justice Yarbrough, who has been a vital support throughout my journey of writing Dad, Barbie and Me - An Insider Biography

Instead of just the "finished story," we’re opening up the workspace. We discuss the specific resources, documents, and archival materials I used to document how my father, Jack Ryan, invented Barbie and her world. This is a look at the process of piecing together a legacy and getting the history right before the book's upcoming debut.

What we cover in this session:

• The Research Trail: The specific resources and materials that helped verify the invention of Barbie.

• The Collaboration: Bradley’s role in helping me navigate the history of the doll.

• The Book Process: What it takes to move from the archives to the finished pages of Dad, Barbie and Me.

From the Palace of Monaco to the Beatles’ front door—Amy Kanter has seen it all. 🌟

Since we were four years old, Amy and I have navigated a world that looked like a fairytale from the outside but was a complex reality to live through. In this episode, we discuss her memories of her godmother, Princess Grace, the time she "broke in" to The Beatles' house, and what it was really like growing up in the heart of the world created by my father, Jack Ryan.

College student Roger Leone shares never-before-told stories from his extraordinary job at Jack Ryan's Dreamhouse estate in 1969. From driving a Shelby Mustang to attending celebrity parties, Roger reveals Jack Ryan's generosity and the magical world he created—stories that bring the legendary inventor to life in unforgettable ways.

In this special episode of Dream House: The Real Story of Jack Ryan, I’m sharing a live conversation recorded at Bradley Justice Yarbrough’s 2025 Swell World event. We talked about what it was like growing up in my father’s incredible Bel Air Castle, receiving the first Barbie doll, the family behind the story, and the legacy of Barbie’s true origins.

It was one of the most personal and meaningful interviews I’ve done, and I’m excited to share it with all of you.

In this captivating episode, Ann Ryan sits down with fashion historian and Barbie expert Bradley Justice Yarbrough to delve into the intricate world of Barbie's design and cultural impact. Bradley shares his unique insights into the fashion elements that have defined Barbie over the decades and discusses the influence of Jack Ryan's visionary designs. Together, they explore the intersection of fashion, toy design, and the legacy of the iconic Barbie Dream House.

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Ann Ryan interviews longtime friend Maura Dhu Studi, two time Emmy Award winning  actor, writer, director, producer (and occasional partner in crime) about life at the Castle and their unsupervised romps through Hollywood during the wild 1970’s!

Ann Ryan interviews longtime friend Maura Dhu Studi, two time Emmy Award winning  actor, writer, director, producer (and occasional partner in crime) about life at the Castle and their unsupervised romps through Hollywood during the wild 1970’s!

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Jack Ryan’s grandson, Eric Levine, and Ann Ryan discuss her recent trip to Los Angeles to film a 90 minute documentary film about Jack Ryan’s creation of Barbie. Produced by Two Rivers Media in Glasgow, Scotland, the film is set for release in January 2024. Time to set the record straight. Check out these links to recent articles for more info. 

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Jack’s grandson, Eric Levine, and Ann Ryan discuss the hoopla surrounding the recently released Barbie movie. Jack Ryan invented Barbie. Time to set the record straight. Check out these links to recent articles for more info. 

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