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Ep. 254 Toys on Tap w/ MUMBOT: Art, Toys, and Playing the Long Game
What happens when art week chaos, toy shows, Web3, and long-term creative vision collide? We sit down with MUMBOT for a wide-ranging, honest, and sur…
9 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 253 Toys on Tap w/ Madworld Toys: From Needles to Kaiju: The Tattoo Artist Who Wouldn’t Stop Creating
After finally seeing each other at DesignerCon, we get to dive into the awkward art of navigating conventions and the respect it takes to approach pe…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 252 Toys on Tap w/ Mecha Virus: Kaiju, Customs, and Comebacks
We sit down with Mechavirus for a fast-moving dive into his journey from Boston street art to kaiju customs to full-on vinyl production. Todd talks r…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 251 Toys on Tap w/ The Last Goldfish: From Museums to Mutant Fish Machines
Kelly Barfield grew up without TV, without many toys… but surrounded by ancient Egyptian artifacts. Now she designs toys at Kid Robot by day and buil…
10 months ago
Ep. 250 Toys on Tap w/ Paul Kaiju: From Model Kits to Vinyl Legends
In this packed episode, we sit down with the legendary Paul Kaiju to trace his path from early model kits and “Wild West” vinyl experiments to becomi…
10 months ago
Ep. 249 Toys on Tap w/ Sebastián Gómez: From Chile to the Toy Shelf: a Journey in 3D Art and Nostalgia
We sit down with 3D artist and toy designer Sebastian to explore his incredible journey from Chile to the U.S., where he arrived without knowing a wo…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 248 Toys on Tap w/ Rick Kitagawa: Kaiju Coaching & Creative Courage
What if the monsters in your head could help you grow? In this episode, we sit down with Rick; artist, toy designer, and creator of Kaiju Coaching wh…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 247 Toys on Tap w/ Theo Cane: From Battle Bars to Toy Shelves: The Rise of Slimehouse TV
This week, we sit down with Theo Kane, the former battle rapper, filmmaker, and the creative force behind Slimehouse TV. From spitting bars to sculp…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep. 246Toys on Tap w/ David Coffman: The Secret Handshake Between Farm and Sofubi
From a farm in Gilroy to the world of animation and sofubi, David's journey is one of grit, creativity, and community. In this episode, We sit down …
11 months ago
Ep. 245 Toys on Tap w/ Chance Priest: Handcrafted Chaos: Inside Chance’s Toy Empire and bootleg toy Obsession
After 2 years away, Chance returns to Toys on Tap with a massive update. From running a 45,000 sq. ft. warehouse to streamlining his operation, Chanc…
11 months, 1 week ago