Latch-Key Dads

We are very excited to have a special guest with us on Latch-Key Dads. Our guest has some massive inventions on his resumé including the creation of Twister and the original NERF ball. Today we welcome, Reyn Guyer. Reyn shares some amazing stories. Did you know that Twister was on the verge of getting dropped if not for a last ditch marketing plan that landed Twister on late night TV with Johnny Carson and Eva Gabor? Their televised game of Twister launched it onto the scene and helped Twister become the game of the year. In addition to creating some of the greatest toys from our childhood, Reyn continues to create and his current project is a collection of stories and songs for children called My Friend Wren. Learn all about Reyn and his creations in this special bonus episode of Latch-Key Dads.  

On this very special episode, we talk about the meaning behind our namesake - Latch-Key Dads, and we will discuss one of our favorite toys, NERF! Will we interview the inventor of NERF? You'll have to tune in and listen to find out!

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In this episode, we look back to January of 1984. We discuss one of the greatest album releases of all time, Van Halen's 1984, as well as share some details about other major events, movies and music from the same month. Did you know this was the month when Steve Jobs introduced the Macintosh computer or that Wendy's aired their iconic "Where's the Beef?" commercial? Join us as we dig into January 1984.

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In this episode, we play a game of Trivial Pursuit with our gen Z boys as well as look back to the 1989 cult classic movie “The Burbs”. We’ll give our review of the film as well as get our boys to give a gen Z perspective on a movie we loved back when we were their age.

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In this episode, we look back 42 years to April of 1980. We will share some historical details about entertainers, music, and movies, as well as other events from April 1980. We will talk about stunts and how they played into life back in the 80s, and we’ll share some details about ourselves and our experiences back in the day.

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We’re generation X dads of generation Z kids asking ourselves how the heck did we end up here. One minute we’re at a red hot chili peppers concert and the next we’ve got wives, mortgages and kids!  We will talk about all things 80’s and 90s, current topics like entertainment, pop culture, home improvements and growing old in this new millennium. This show is stress-free and all about having a good time, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!