Info On The Go

Info On The Go is a family-friendly podcast designed for curious minds of all ages! Perfect for learning on the go, our weekly episodes dive into fascinating stories, important events, and fun facts from both the past and present.

Whether you’re commuting, traveling, or enjoying some downtime at home, we make learning engaging, accessible, and entertaining for the whole family. From historical milestones to modern marvels, every episode is packed with insights, surprises, and a few laughs along the way.

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Kat & William

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Forgotten Christmas Toys

December 17, 2025 • William and Kat • Episode 102

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This episode idea came from a listener who asked to remain anonymous — and we can absolutely do that. Thank you for the fantastic suggestion, and keep listening! You, too, can send us a show topic anytime by email, Facebook, or text using the links in the show notes.

In this nostalgic deep dive, we take a journey through the weird, wonderful, and once–beloved Christmas toys that captured kids’ hearts… and then vanished from memory. From the simple tin treasures of the postwar 1940s, to the plastic creativity of the ’60s and ’70s, to the wild fad explosions of the ’80s, and the tech-filled crazes of the ’90s and 2000s — we explore how toys rise, fall, and sometimes make surprising comebacks.

Why did some toys define an era while others disappeared? What made a Christmas toy “the one” everyone begged Santa for? And why do these forgotten fads still tug at our hearts decades later?

Join us as we rewind the clock on childhood magic, cultural trends, and the stories behind the toys that made Christmas mornings unforgettable.