As a kid, host The Playground Podcast host Chris Byrne loved science toys. People who know him know that he especially liked making things that blew up. However, since about 1972, thanks to the CPSC, toy science kits haven’t included componentsfor making explosives.
Still, Chris and his friends had it safer than kids in 1950 who played with the Gilbert Atomic Energy lab that had realuranium in it.
Yet, even without toxicity or the chance tolose digits, kids today still love science, and Blue Marble is building exciting ways for kids to discover and create the foundation for future learning.
Jared Wolfson is the CEO of Blue Marble, and they’re known for National Geographic NASA, Disney toys and more—all with a science and discovery bent.
In this episode, Chris and Jared talk about the company, their products, Jared’s dynamic approach to retail—and why Chris still wants to blow stuff up.
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Photo courtesy of Jared Wolfson, used with permission.
