Are AI Companions a Threat to Toys? & The Kidult Economy is Booming

Episode 724: Neal and Toby talk with James Zahn, the editor-in-chief of The Toy Book, aka @therockfather, to dive deep into the toy industry as the holiday becomes the busiest time of the year for the industry. But will it now have to compete with the advent of AI-powered toys and companions? Also, what’s fueling the Kidult economy and why the term isn’t exactly new. Then, a discussion about the symbiotic relationship between Hollywood and toy manufacturers. Finally, what are the greatest toys of all-time. Learn more at usbank.com/splitcard Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices