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The Man Who Sold Mickey: Kay Kamen’s Merchandising Magic (Ep. 62)

The Man Who Sold Mickey: Kay Kamen’s Merchandising Magic (Ep. 62)

Update: 2025-09-04
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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dig into the world of Disney merch and history with a mix of spooky snacks and fascinating backstories:




  • Why Jim bought Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and Franken Berry cereal he can’t eat—thanks to new Jim Henson puppet designs




  • The launch of Bath & Body Works’ Disney Villains collection, from Maleficent’s plum scents to the Evil Queen’s apple blends




  • Disney cracking down on resellers and what that means for collectors




  • New Muppets merchandise teased for Destination D23, plus the latest on the Muppet redo of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster




  • The untold story of Kay Kamen, the salesman who turned Disney into a merchandising powerhouse - before his career ended tragically




From collectible cereal boxes to multi-million-dollar licensing deals, Jim and Lauren explore how Disney’s merchandising magic has shaped everything from your breakfast table to the theme parks.

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The Man Who Sold Mickey: Kay Kamen’s Merchandising Magic (Ep. 62)

The Man Who Sold Mickey: Kay Kamen’s Merchandising Magic (Ep. 62)

Jim Hill