Open Your Toys

I have to admit I totally forgot to post this episode. All of my reminders and tracking methods failed me. I didn’t even notice until I was adding the episode for tomorrow. Mrs. McFavorite and I have a big date night tonight, so I have to make this quick. Definitely will see you sooner…Slick   […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 302: I Must Be Getting Old… appea...

Transformers! Something evil’s watching over you Coming from the sky above And there’s nothing you can do Prepare to strike, there’ll be no place to run When you’re caught within the grip Of the evil Unicron Transformers More than meets the eye Transformers Robots in disguise Strong enough to break the bravest heart So we […] The post Open Your Toys Cast Commentary: T...

I am typing this while I set up my first new phone in probably more than ten years. I keep up with the times, and I have had “new to me” phones passed down from Mrs. McFavorite. She’s the phone junky of the family. This is the first [queue opening music] “Aaaaahhhhh…” moment regarding a […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 301: New Phone, Who Dis… appeared first on Open Your Toys...

I truthfully never thought we would still be going after 15+ years and now 300 episodes. I can’t thank my fellow co-hosts, guest hosts, listeners, and especially my loving wife enough. It has been amazing. Even if we didn’t record or broadcast, I would still need to have discussions like this. It has turned me […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 300: Speechless… appeared first o...

So, it’s Lil’ Miss McFavorite’s first week of middle school. I should probably change that to just Miss McFavorite, especially since she’s taller than her mom, even though Mrs. McFavorite won’t admit it. No, she’s not in 6th grade; she’s actually in 7th grade. For some reason, our small school district does K-6, 7-8, and […] The post Open Your Toys C...

Crashing through the sky Comes a fearful cry Cobra! (Cobra!!!) Cobra! (Cobra!!!) Armies of the night Evil taking flight Cobra! (Cobra!!!) Cobra! (Cobra!!!) Nowhere to run Nowhere to hide Panic spreading far and wide Who can turn the tide? G.I. Joe (A real American hero) [Yo Joe!] G.I. Joe will dare G.I. Joe (A real […] The post Open Your Toys Cast Commentary: G.I. Joe: The Movie… appeared fi...

Since I’m behind on getting these posted, I’m going to skip the insight into my life. That’s usually the first paragraph of each post. However, I will say what my favorite things were from each franchise. While the Rattler is amazing and already backed, my favorite Joe item is a Transformer. I’m very excited to […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 298: SDCC 2024...

It’s going to be one of those weeks. So, I’m going to bow out of writing this time around. We have tested our technology for doing the G.I. Joe: The Movie commentary, and we’re going to do it live. Listen to our next show for details. Comes a fearful cry…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 297: Crashing Through the Sky… appeared first on...

How many things are you an expert at? Now, there will always be people who know more, but do you think you know more than the next hundred people? How about the next ten thousand or the next million people? I tend to dabble in a little bit of everything, so there are not too […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 296: Expert Level… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

Life is hard enough by itself, let alone when people are actively trying to jeopardize you and yours. Now, I have a feeling that a lot of people feel active forces are working against them when, in reality, it’s just bad timing, luck, or whatever. However, people are shady to an extent that seems unfathomable […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 295: It’s a Sabotage… appear...

Why is it that you really don’t start getting interested in history until you get older? Yeah, you’re taught history throughout school, but unless you become a history buff, it doesn’t seem like people dig history until they’re much older. That is especially true with me. After about 45, I couldn’t watch enough documentaries. I […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 294: Doomed To Repeat...

It never is…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe to the RSS Subscribe through Apple Podcasts Subscribe through Google Podcasts Subscribe through Amazon Podcasts Download the .mp3 (2:43 / 156.8 MB) Follow along with the show notes The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 293: It Seems Impossible… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

I’ve always been low-key humble. What do I mean by low-key? I’ve always taken pride in my accomplishments and never shied away from recognition, but I have never sought it. When presented with compliments and even just acknowledgment, I smile, say thank you, and show appreciation. However, usually, it’s just me doing what I do. […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 292...

I’m not really feeling writing right now, but I’ll be back. You keep doing you. Just keep on swimming…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe to the RSS Subscribe through Apple Podcasts Subscribe through Google Podcasts Subscribe through Amazon Podcasts Download the .mp3 (1:59 / 114.9 MB) Follow along […] The post Open Your To...

One of the most important things you can do in this world is to set expectations, whether with your kids, co-workers, or even your friends. Setting a standard of behavior from you that people can depend on helps foster stable and tranquil relationships. However, one of the worst things you can do is have expectations. […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 290: Setting Expectations… appe...

I was supposed to write this post on April Fools’ Day. You can see how well that went. I guess it works. I’m writing this two days after April Fools and giving it that title. See, I tricked you. What I don’t think major companies are doing anymore is trying to trick us. They have […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 289: April Fools… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

You know how I do…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe to the RSS Subscribe through Apple Podcasts Subscribe through Google Podcasts Subscribe through Amazon Podcasts Download the .mp3 (2:55 / 168.1 MB) Follow along with the show notes The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 288: Let’s Get This Paddy Started… appeared first on Open Your...

It’s the time-old question: do you have more money than time or more time than money? Do you eat out more than cook at home? Do you do delivery or pick things up yourself? What are the things that you sacrifice your hard-earned money for even a modicum of convenience? Through my Joy Of Missing […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 287: Cost Versus Convenience… appeared first on Open You...

Four years ago, I had a catastrophic injury to my ankle. It caused me to be resigned to the couch for over two months. I spent a lot of that time watching documentaries. Most of them were war-related. We have all seen the Hollywood movies, but the actual footage from war is so much more […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 286: The Lesson of War… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

Wow, what a difference a couple of weeks and a whole lot less booze can do for your motivation, not to mention your home life. It’s like night and day. While I still do not have the output I hoped for, I’m getting there. It is so nice to feel accomplished, even if it is […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 285: Hey, Ho, Let’s Go… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

How are your resolutions going? Mine? Don’t ask. However, every day is a new day. Every day is a new opportunity to do what we need to do. Every new day is a chance to be a better you. Outside influences may make our goals more difficult, but that doesn’t mean things won’t be better […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 284: One Day at a Time… appeared first on Open Yo...

I’ve talked about change, motivation, and getting things done too much. It’s time to put up or shut up. Believe…Slick   Watch Video on YouTube Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe to the RSS Subscribe through Apple Podcasts Subscribe through Google Podcasts Subscribe through Amazon Podcasts Download the .mp3 (2:45 / 158.2 MB) Follow […] The post Open You...

So it’s the holidays again. I can’t remember the last time I had one that went smoothly. I get it; it’s over a month of family, friends, and obligations, but is it that hard? Is it really that hard to be around the people you love, or at least you say you love? It is […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 282: It’s Always Messy… appeared first on Open Your Toys .

That HISS drop hit like a bomb. I haven’t seen so many collectors so happy about something in a long time. I have only seen a couple of people complaining, and it was just minor gripes sandwiched with praise. Now me, I haven’t even opened mine yet. What are you waiting for, you might ask. […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 281: HISS Mania… appeared first on Open Your Toys...

I saw this meme the other day, and it made me think of one of my favorite memes. The meme I saw went, “Become OK with being the villain in someone else’s story even if you weren’t. Never forget people will turn you into whatever it is they need you to be so that their […] The post Open Your Toys Cast – Episode 280: Moral of the Story… appeared first on Open Your Toys .