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Devin and Andy visit the Pee-wee NYC Pop-Up Shop on the Lower East Side, as well as its online version. Is there anyone quite like Pee-wee Herman? What does Pee-wee fandom mean now? Should we have at least some kings in America, like the King of Cartoons? What about the cool stuff at this other arm of the official Pee-wee merchiverse? Did anybody tell you that this is the private club of the Satan’s Helpers??

Bell Ringer Joke

Field Notes collaboration

Mr. Kite t-shirt, Neon PW t-shirt

Full Carts Social: Bluesky, Instagram

Theme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Sam Talevich (Bandai Namco) joins Devin and Andy to talk about the Midtown Manhattan location of Bookoff, a Japanese reseller chain that here focuses on books, DVDS, comics, and related toys & collectibles. Has Full Carts come up with the next Honey Deuce? How do Funko Pops keep funkin’ around? What should a solo, non-rare Pokémon card cost? Are those Blossom DVDs worth it? Are the days of deals done? Is a slow elevator a chance to freak out, or to meditate? Can Bookoff bring back some of that sit-on-the-floor-and-read-in-a-store culture??

Brady Bunch Book

Dude card game (not affiliated with The Big Lebowski)

Roadie

Full Carts Social: Bluesky, Instagram

Theme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Devin and Andy discuss a matinee at Regal Essex Crossing. Have you had any magic merch moments? How do you decide what movies to see? What is your personal ideal moviegoing era? Has Alamo Drafthouse really fallen off that much? What is gained and what is lost when movie seats get more luxe? Concession stand or in-seat delivery? Would you be excited about a movie filmed entirely with IMAX popcorn buckets??

Elaine Saving Seats

Frank Mills 

Wet Hot American Anniversary

Full Carts Social: Bluesky, Instagram

Theme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Contact: [email protected]

Devin and Andy get together with Jared again to discuss American Dream, in the shadow of MetLife (briefly NYNJ) Stadium. How is this mall only 9 minutes from Rutt’s Hut? What is the true measure of mall size, really? Is "Galleria" a classic mall name, or too generic? What is the proper balance between stores and amusements? Will American Dream ever be fully open? How fun is watching people ski? Can we get a Barnes & Noble and Newbury Comics in here? Why no talk about the Bergen County Blue Laws? Is the ideal mall just Dream Riders??

Pop Mart Robo Shop

Rolife

Big Snow

CardVault by Tom Brady

Nickleodeon Universe

Dreamworks Waterpark

Full Carts Social: Bluesky, Instagram

Theme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Jared Selsberg joins Devin and Andy again to discuss Zeppelin Hobbies and Raceway in Wayne, New Jersey. Can hobbies help fix the world? Is this stuff for the dads or the kids? Is walking a hobby? How about movies? What’s the line between hobby, interest, and identity? How much creativity vs pattern-following do we want in our hobbies? Post-pandemic, are people looking to gain or shed hobbies? Has Mario Kart replaced slot car racing? How about podcasting as a hobby??

Joker model

Estes rockets

Diamond Art

Lego Death Star

Boss Fink

Rubber Band Guns

Full Carts Social: Bluesky, Instagram

Theme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Contact: [email protected]

Claire Hamilton joins Devin and Andy to discuss storied NYC discount retailer Century 21. Can the current store compete with its former incarnation as a cathedral of marked-down designer goods? Is their current audience tourists looking for a souvenir, savvy fashion folk, or those looking for a fancy label? Is coming of age in a group dressing room worth longing for? Do designers, aka “famous makers,” still stand for quality and artfulness? Can disappointment be an enjoyable part of the discount shopping experience? Is robot-made coffee a sign of utopia or dystopia? Are there still deals to be had??

Saying Goodbye to Century 21 in Downtown Alliance

Goodbye to Century 21 in Jezebel

Goodbye to Century 21 in The Cut

Seven Wonders Vintage

Clarence the 5th Beatle SNL

Trubird robot coffee

Caron Callahan

Sundek bathing trunks

Full Carts Social: Bluesky, Instagram

Theme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Devin and Andy check out California casual clothing brand Marine Layer. How ‘bout that Nee-Doh shortage? (Note retail price for a classic Nice Cube is $5.99!) How satisfying is calling ahead to reserve something in a store? How much of the appeal of a hot toy, or a retro ski jacket, is about the quest? How nice should salespeople be, and where in a store visit should that niceness be concentrated? Where are we on matching sets for men? How soft does a shirt need to be? And did your girlfriend really throw away your favorite old tee?

Kyrie by Mr. Mister

Hey, Soul Sister by Train

Little Nolitas Everywhere

Formentera Zine by Marine Layer

Re-Spun by Marine Layer

Marine layer in meteorology

Full Carts Social: Bluesky, Instagram

Theme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Contact: [email protected]

Devin and Andy visit Manhattan’s Chelsea Market, a popular food and shopping destination in the former National Biscuit Company factory. What is the meaning of merch for niche locations? What’s the proper way to honor the birthplace of the Oreo? How well does soup travel on the subway? What is a sample sale these days? Are there enough places to sit? Should a mall fountain be soothing, or a gushing tribute to the art and industry of America?

Very Fresh Noodles

Nude Mints

Pearl River Mart

Privé Sample Sales

Moscot

Economy Candy

Li-Lac Chocolates

Curated Basics

Artists and Fleas

Saxelby Cheese

Full Carts Social: Bluesky, Instagram

Theme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Contact: [email protected]

Thomas Star joins Devin and Andy to discuss Night Owl Video, a shop in Williamsburg’s Analog Alley that sells new and used DVDs, VHS tapes, and related merchandise. Are digital video discs considered analog now? Is Blockbuster now quaint? Can a movie collection be as clear a window into character as a music collection? If you’re going to buy someone DVDs as a gift, do you have to get them a player first? How are these guys spending so much time talking about movies they haven 't seen? Can we separate the art from the artist? If Night Owl does put in a beaded back room, what should be in it??

So Many Links:

Color matching game

Locavore quest for TV/VCR combo

Troma

Ace’s Pizza Blockbuster Training Video

Twisted Spine

20-Sided

King of the Nerds show

Nashville trailer

Hard Eight trailer

Hundreds of Beavers trailer

Night at the Museum trailer

Johnny Dangerously trailer

Revenge of the Nerds pilot

C'mon C'mon trailer

Excerpt from Louie “Duckling” episode

Pauli Gee’s pizza

L’Industrie Pizza

Rain City Video closure

Full Carts Social: Bluesky, Instagram

Theme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Contact: [email protected]

Thomas Star joins Devin and Andy to discuss Night Owl Video, a shop in Williamsburg’s Analog Alley that sells new and used DVDs, VHS tapes, and related movie merch. Are digital video discs now analog? Is Blockbuster now quant? Can a movie collection be as clear a window into character as a music collection? If you’re going to buy someone DVDs as a gift, do you need to get them a player first? Show of hands: Who separates the art from the artist? If Night Owl Video does put in a beaded back room, what should be in it??

Links:

Locavore quest for TV/VCR combo

Troma

Ace’s Pizza Blockbuster Training Video

Twisted Spine

20-Sided

Nashville trailer

Hard Eight trailer

Night at the Museum trailer

Johnny Dangerously trailer

Revenge of the Nerds pilot

Excerpt from Louie “Duckling” episode

Full Carts social: Bluesky, Instagram

Theme music by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jed Becker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cover art by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Margaret Flatley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, music insertion by Skye MacLeod

Contact: [email protected]