Toys & Tech of the Trade

Toys & Tech of the Trade is all about conversations with content creators, entrepreneurs, and awesome folks on our radar showcasing the gadgets, gear, and tech they use to run their business and create their content, as well as the "toys" that put a smile on their face.

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June 1, 2026

77: Building a Podcast Network That Actually Supports Creators (Not Just Ad Sales)

Guest: Rich Butler, Founder—RAGE Works Podcast Network Originally aired on: Podcast Network Insights with Greg Wasserman Listen to the original: https://rss.com/podcasts/podcast-network-insights/2751235/ About This Episode Wh...

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Feb. 21, 2025

76: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Taekwondo Master Joseph Lupo Jr.

Toys & Tech of the Trade is slowly getting things back to normal with consistency at the forefront. It is only fitting that Rich sit down with a true embodiment of consistency and discipline in Taekwondo Master Joseph Lupo Jr...

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Oct. 20, 2024

75: Overcoming Challenges: Starting a Studio and Staying Consistent in Podcasting

After a lengthy hiatus, Toys & Tech of the Trade is back! What has been happening with the podcast and RAGE Works, and what’s Rich been up to? All that gets answered in this week’s episode, plus we get some insights into Toys...

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July 27, 2024

Rich Stops By The Play Big Faster Podcast

Toys & Tech of the Trade x Play Big Faster While Toys & Tech of the Trade is on hiatus, Rich is still making the podcast rounds. He stopped by the Play Big Faster Podcast to discuss podcasting and much more. Here is the full ...

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Sept. 11, 2023

74: Content Creator Roundtable With Corey Gumbs & Matt Kaplowitz

This week's episode of Toys & Tech of the Trade was a far departure from our usual episodes as Rich is joined by Corey Gumbs from the Black Podcasters Association and Matt Kaplowitz from Nerd News Today and Trek Untold for a ...

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Sept. 3, 2023

73: Strengthening the Podcasting Community: Lessons from our Queens Event

We're back! Rich fires up the mics and shares the latest RAGE Works and Toys & Tech of the Trade updates, including the recent event Rich organized alongside Corey Gumbs from the Black Podcasters Association and Lee Uehara fr...

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June 17, 2023

72: The Brighter Side Of Suffering. Where Things Are & Where They're Going

So what's been going on with Rich, Toys & Tech of the Trade, and RAGE Works? This quick episode answers those questions and updates fans and listeners on what comes next. It was an emotional conversation that hopefully will h...

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March 18, 2023

71: Unlocking the Toys and Tech of Jason Skeesick's Trade: From Soldier to Entrepreneurial Evangelist

Unlocking the Toys and Tech of Jason Skeesick's Trade: From Soldier to Entrepreneurial Evangelist After a long hiatus, Toys & Tech of the Trade is back, and this week's guest is a man of many talents. Jason Skeesick is a form...

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Dec. 19, 2022

Toys & Tech of The Trade 2022 Gift Guide

2022 Toys & Tech of the Trade Holiday Gift Guide The holidays are upon us, so it is time for the Toys & Tech of the Trade 2022 holiday gift guide. This year is a bit different, and Rich has tons of recommendations that will s...

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