Mark Lavine's Podcast On The Mark

As we continue our quest to learn the origins of toys and games I have researched the origins of Betty Boop doll,  Scrabble and the game of Clue. I think you will find these stories quite interesting and enjoyable. Send us Fan Mail

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Match box cars have been around for decades.  Learn how and where they originated. Monopoly has been a favorite for over 75 years. It is still popular today.  The Red Ryder Rifle from Daisy is still around. Please watch  A Christmas Story and see why. Send us Fan Mail

Lionel trains have been around for over sixty years. The iconic train company had  an interesting history. Many people love Madame Alexander doll and they have become quite valuable.  The spinning top history is filled with cultural interest and a bettors pastime. Send us Fan Mail

Having played with hundreds of different toys growing up I wanted to share my experiences with you. My goal is to explore the origin of toys and how they have impacted our lives. So please enjoy listening to  Mark Lavine's Podcast  On the Mark. Send us Fan Mail

This episode uncovers the origin of several toys you played with as  a child.  Listen to this episode with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and enjoy reminiscing about the days gone by. Send us Fan Mail

You may have had either a GI Joe or a Cabbage Patch Kid. They both became popular in the 1970's and 1980's. Their histories are quite interesting. Please enjoy the trip. Send us Fan Mail

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We continue to talk about the toys we played with in our childhoods.  You will be surprised how most of these toys originated. So please continue to listen and  take a walk back in time and reminisce about the  toys that helped shape your life. Send us Fan Mail

We all had toys we played with as a child. Join me as we talk about the toys we enjoyed and how they may have shaped your life.  I will present more episodes about the toys you loved and how they originated.  If you have a toy you would like to share with me contact me at onthemark93@gmail. com Send us Fan Mail

This episode takes  a brief look back at technology in the fifties and beyond. Send us Fan Mail

This episode is dedicated to all veterans regardless if they served in peace time or during a conflict. I discuss my history with the VA  how I was able to increase my VA medical rating. I also question why don't reservists and National Guard personnel not receive the same benefits as full time veterans. Send us Fan Mail

This episode discusses how to plan and execute a local campaign. Send us Fan Mail

This  episode  talks about my experience as a disabled veteran. During my  enlistment in the Air Force I endured an illness later diagnosed as  Asthma. I spent three months in a military hospital. Send us Fan Mail

This episode deals with the life of a disabled Air Force veteran during his time of service. This is  part 2 of this series. Send us Fan Mail

This episode tells the story of entering the Air Force during the war in Vietnam Send us Fan Mail

Stories  of being a volunteer fire fighter and fire police officer Send us Fan Mail

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Encouraging hearing impaired loved ones to seek help with their hearing loss Send us Fan Mail