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Episode 129

What was your go-to candy in the 80s — and why do those flavors and wrappers still feel so nostalgic today?

In this episode, Beth sits down with Jason Liebig, one of the country’s top nostalgia experts and the self-described Indiana Jones of snacks. Jason is a brand historian, packaging archivist, and behind-the-scenes consultant for hit shows like Stranger Things, Mad Men, The Goldbergs, and more.

Together, they dig into the sweet, surprising world of 1980s candy — from iconic favorites like Nerds and Fun Dip to long-lost treats and the stories behind the wrappers.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Jason went from Marvel Comics to building the largest candy-packaging archive in the U.S.
• Why the 1980s were a groundbreaking decade for candy innovation
• How real packaging helps make shows like Stranger Things feel so authentic
• The wild evolution of Fun Dip, Pixy Stix, Big League Chew, and more
• An incredible story about a rare Kit Kat wrapper that survived World War II

Whether you grew up in the 80s or just love a good pop culture deep dive, this episode is packed with nostalgic fun and fascinating behind-the-scenes details.

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Episode 128

Did you know there’s an entire trail of Santa-themed parks across the U.S.—some dating back more than 75 years?

In this festive episode, I unwrapped a twinkle-lit road trip through America’s Santa Parks — the vintage theme parks, roadside attractions, and holiday wonderlands that keep the Christmas spirit alive all year long. From the snowy streets of Alaska’s North Pole to the retro reindeer rides of New England, each stop tells a story of nostalgia, creativity, and pure joy.

In this episode, you’ll visit:

• Santa’s Workshop in North Pole, New York — one of the world’s oldest Christmas parks
• Santa’s Village in Jefferson, New Hampshire — a cheerful, old-school family favorite
• North Pole: Santa’s Workshop in Colorado — where Christmas meets the Rockies
• Santa’s Land in Cherokee, North Carolina — part petting zoo, part holiday time capsule
• Santa’s Wonderland in Texas — a modern, Texas-sized celebration
• Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana — America’s very first theme park
• North Pole, Alaska — where Christmas lights meet the northern lights

Whether you’re a theme park enthusiast or just someone who thinks twinkle lights should be a year-round thing, this episode is your invitation to find a little magic off the beaten path.

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Episode 127

What happens when Disney builds a brand-new park… and it flops?

When Disney California Adventure opened in 2001, critics called it everything from “underwhelming” to “a state fair with better landscaping.” But two decades later, it’s one of Disney’s most beloved parks — home to Cars Land, World of Color, and Avengers Campus.

In this episode, I’m tracing the park’s incredible transformation — from a cost-cutting experiment to a storytelling triumph.

We’ll explore:

• The unbuilt dream of WestCOT, the futuristic EPCOT-style park that never was
• How Superstar Limo became Disney legend (for all the wrong reasons)
• The billion-dollar rebuild that gave us Buena Vista Street, World of Color, and Cars Land
• And what’s next for the park as DisneylandForward brings new worlds like Avatar and Coco to life

Disney California Adventure is a story of second chances — proof that sometimes, the best magic comes from a creative do-over.

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