208: Selling Off Your Childhood For Fast Cash

The hosts discuss their new studio equipment and a celebratory toast with champagne for Mike Cioffi. The conversation shifts to childhood nostalgia, board games, and a debate over whether Marc should sell his vintage toy collection to fund a television pilot.

Originally aired January 6, 2010|The Early Podcast: Marc & Tod|Download MP3

Chapters (11)

00:00Studio UpgradesThe hosts discuss their new table and mic arms and the perceived 'investment' in the show.
02:34BoobsA brief, crude riff on anatomy and technique.
03:19Champagne ToastThe hosts toast Mike Cioffi with champagne and discuss their recent time off.
07:01Settlers of CatanMike describes his vacation and the logistics of transporting a massive board game via U-Haul.
09:58Board Game NostalgiaDiscussion of Seinfeld trivia games, The Simpsons, and outdated VHS-based games.
16:16Marc's MotherMarc discusses his mother digitizing old photos and finding items in his storage shed.
18:16The Ghostbusters BetA heated argument and $20 wager over the likenesses in 'The Real Ghostbusters' cartoon.
22:31Vintage CollectionsThe hosts compare their childhood collections of Star Wars and Star Trek toys.
24:31Selling the ChildhoodMarc weighs selling his toys for 'fast cash' to fund a pilot/webisode versus keeping them.
30:41Toy ConditionA debate on 'mint condition' collecting versus playing with toys aggressively.
34:11Final VerdictThe hosts reach their conclusion on whether to sell and sign off.

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