TCB Podcast - Episode #743: Bryan and Krissy are back to discuss the wild Pop Art craze feeding the Labubu craze! As usual, once TCB knows about it...it's too late! Plus, they break down the chaos behind Hollywood’s labor disputes and the wild world of nostalgic collectibles. First, they take a jab at union drama in the entertainment biz—why some actors are barely scraping by while execs are jetting off to Istanbul to save a buck. Then, they dig into the rise of Labubu (no, seriously), the vinyl toy that’s got adults throwing elbows at Pop Mart's around the globe. From behind-the-scenes rental companies of Hollywood to Beanie Baby flashbacks, Bryan misses every opportunity to cash in! TCB Intro Clips: Ferris is a righteous dude! Time Stamps: [04:15] Union Struggles in Hollywood – Why productions are fleeing L.A. faster than a Netflix cancelation [05:18] Real Estate and Production Trends – Istanbul: now with more actors [06:21] Podcast Shenanigans & Celebrity Interview Teases [09:20] Will Ferrell vs. Adam Sandler – Who wins in the existential comedy showdown? [12:20] Pop-Up Stores and Nostalgia Drops – Yes, adults are still buying toys [15:20] Meet La Boo Boo – The collectible you never knew you needed [19:17] Collectibles & Culture – What your Funko Pop says about you [21:28] The Parental Guilt of Consumerism – Because kids need therapy and matching plushies [26:24] Sean’s Weird Job Reveal – It’s as strange as it sounds [35:16] The Economics of Labubu– Capitalism in a cute little box [43:44] Nostalgia, Beanie Babies, and the Cyclical Nature of Dumb Trends [47:00] Farewell Rant – Bryan declares Beanie Babies are back (again) Watch EP #743 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: @thecommercialbreak Youtube: youtube.com/thecommercialbreak TikTok: @tcbpodcast Website: www.tcbpodcast.com CREDITS: Hosts: Bryan Green & Krissy Hoadley Executive Producer: Bryan Green Producer: Astrid B. Green Voice Over: Rachel McGrath TCBits Written, Voiced and Produced by Bryan Green To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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I don't trust this kid any further than I can throw him. Well, with your bad knee, Ed, you shouldn't throw anybody. It's true. What is so dangerous about a character like Ferris Bueller is he gives good kids bad ideas. Uh-huh.
Last thing I need at this point in my career is 1,500 Ferris Bueller disciples running around these halls. He jeopardizes my ability to effectively govern this student body. Well, makes you look like an ass is what he does, Ed. Thank you, Grace. I think you're wrong.
Oh, well, he's very popular, Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads. They all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude. That is why I have got to catch him this time. To show these kids that the example he sets is a first-class ticket to nowhere. Oh, Ed, you sounded like Dirty Harry just then. Really? Uh-huh. They think he's a righteous dude.
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And I'm trying to like talk to the lady. I'm like, listen, little mistake. And she's like, that's not how it works. You told me this. And to be fair to her, it's true. If I would not have been a dum-dum and in such a hurry to get her cash into my Zelle, then I would have gone to the store first. And here was the problem. Half the money was already spent.
So it wasn't like I could send it back to her. I had to not send it to her. So my $250 profit turned into a $112 loss. Pearl Jam Collectibles.
Sounds right.
That's about it. Welcome to Brian's world.
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