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A Podcast for Creatives
A Podcast for Creatives
Author: Michelle Hickey and Steve King
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An audio experience for creatives and thinkers in all fields, including design, social media, music, writing and digital communication.
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In this episode of Play Me a Memory, we're bringing back our fan-favorite Commercial Breakdown series to revisit the commercials that shaped 90s kids. This time: the iconic 1991 Skip-It commercial from Tiger Electronics. We ponder the campaign's creative direction, reminisce about experiences with the toy, and obsess over its iconic jingle (not to mention the bridge, which deserves its own episode). Did you own a Skip-It in the 90s? Do you think it was a toy worth reissuing for a new generation? Let us know in the comments! πΊ Watch on YouTube πΌ Subscribe toΒ Play Me a Memory π· Follow us on Instagram
Before the early 2000s, the bottom of your TV screen wasβ¦ quiet. Then, almost overnight, it wasn't. In this episode of Play Me a Memory, we're diving into the rise of the news ticker: how it went from a niche feature on sports and financial channels to a permanent part of how we watch TV. From the aftermath of 9/11 to the explosion of 24/7 news, we're tracing when the screen started to feel cluttered, and whether it ever went back. Along the way, a bigger question emerges: Did the news ticker change how millennials pay attention? π Tell us in the comments: Do you remember when the ticker first showed up? β€οΈ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you love rabbit holes, retro vibes, and oddly specific cultural deep dives. πΊ Watch on YouTube πΌ Subscribe toΒ Play Me a Memory π· Follow us on Instagram
For '90s kids, Christmas morning wasn't just about presents...it was about possibility. The right gift could spark an obsession, a personality trait, or a lifelong love. In this special episode, we're each sharing three Christmas gifts that stayed with us long after childhood, from classic '90s toys to timeless items that followed us into adulthood. We hope this discussion sparks a memory for you. We'd love to hear about the gifts you're still thinking about all these years later! πΊ Watch on YouTube πΌ Subscribe toΒ Play Me a Memory π· Follow us on Instagram
What if 90s kids had designed the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade? In this nostalgic Play Me a Memory clip, we revisit our favorite childhood shows, from Wishbone to Dumbo's Circus, and imagine the parade balloons we always wished existed. πΊ Watch on YouTube πΌ Subscribe toΒ Play Me a Memory π· Follow us on Instagram
Everyone who grew up in the 90s remembers playing Heads Up, Seven Up β but have you ever wondered where it came from, or why it hit so hard? What seemed like a simple classroom game was really an emotional minefield, filled with crushes, quiet tension, and the thrill of being noticed. In episode, we're unpacking it all: sharing memories, swapping strategies, andΒ realizing why this game mattered so much. πΊ Watch on YouTube πΌ Subscribe toΒ Play Me a Memory π· Follow us on Instagram







