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In this episode, Andrea and Ryan explore the history of the Happy Meal!

We discuss how it started, how it evolved, and how toy promotions helped turn it into a cultural phenomenon. From iconic collectibles to clever marketing strategies, this is a nostalgic and insightful look at one of the most recognizable kids’ meals of all time.

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All aboard. Ryan shares his first Disney Cruise experience, including visits to Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay!.

Andrea and Ryan unpack the magic, the reality, and the unforgettable moments from sea to shore. It’s a journey filled with nostalgia, discovery, and a few unexpected twists along the way.

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Transformers fans are a special breed—and this week we get the ultimate guide. Jason Exum of Dyce Games joins us to break down the history, toys, cartoons, and culture behind the Transformers phenomenon. Whether you grew up watching the series, collecting the figures, or just yelling “Autobots, roll out!” on the playground, this episode is packed with nostalgia, fandom lore, and some very enthusiastic robot talk.

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Before there were influencer houses, there were fully furnished woodland homes in Maple Town. This week, Andrea and Ryan revisit Calico Critters and the animated series that made small-town animal life feel aspirational.

We talk nostalgia, merchandising, the gentle moral lessons, and why those tiny flocked figures still hold a strangely powerful place in our hearts. Turns out, the treehouse was never the only real estate we wanted.

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Awards season has entered the treehouse. This week, Andrea and Ryan break down the 2026 Best Animated Film nominees — first impressions, emotional reactions, and the only metric that truly matters: which character would make the best plush.

We briefly visit each film, discuss what makes them awards-worthy (or chaotic), and make our official Grown-Ass Kids Club pick for who should take home the statue. Is it prestige? Is it vibes? Is it marketable stuffed animal potential? Yes.

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In this episode of Grown-Ass Kids Club, Andrea and Ryan break down their recent trip to Disney on Ice.

We discuss the surprisingly relevant storyline, the unpredictable audience behavior, and the characters we fully expected to see — but didn’t. Equal parts nostalgic, funny, and mildly alarming, this is Disney on Ice through a grown-ass lens.

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It’s Dump Month, so naturally we’re talking about horny hockey books, haunted houses, and Nicole Kidman whisper-acting her way through one of the smartest ghost stories of the 2000s. Andrea and Ryan kick things off with an unexpected Heated Rivalry detour before diving into The Others—a film released during a slow month that somehow delivered thrills, chills, and one of horror’s most unforgettable endings.

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They were everywhere. They were unsettling. And somehow… we loved them. This week, Andrea and Ryan explore the 90s Troll doll craze — where it came from, how it exploded across brands, and why these tiny, unhinged creatures captured our hearts.

What started as a cute collectible turns into a surprisingly deep conversation about nostalgia, identity, and the parts of ourselves we keep buried. Turns out Troll dolls may have been holding a mirror to our repressed inner chaos all along.

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Welcome to the very first meeting of the Grown-Ass Kids Club. This week, Andrea and Ryan kick off the new era by revisiting Dirty Dancing — the movie that taught us about love, classism, illegal abortions, and the undeniable sainthood of Jerry Orbach.

We talk nostalgia, unpack the social issues hiding in plain sight, take a character quiz to see who’s Baby and who’s the real villain, and spend an appropriate amount of time praising Jerry Orbach, patron saint of emotionally available fathers.

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Happy Holidays!

Andrea has an exciting announcement!

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