Richard and Chris talk with Drew Vernon of Tonies about the phenomenon of audio and the Tonies audio platform that's quickly becoming an international hit. From developing content, to marketing a high-end, "durable goods" toy, as Richard calls them, to the power of building a community, Drew, whose background includes a stint at LEGO and a passion for developing outstanding play experiences for kids, talks about the role the Tonies product plays in entertainment and education.

In the Endcap, we introduce a new feature: 1-Minute Toy Stories. If you've got a minute, you can get the history of Crayola Crayons. 

The Playground Podcast is supported by Global Toy Experts, The Toy Guy, Precise.tv and ChizComm.