{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"140 | McDonald's Memories","description":"Step into a supersized dose of nostalgia on this episode of The Odd Podcast with Joe Parisi! Joe dives deep into the wild, colorful world of McDonald\u2019s nostalgia, Ronald McDonald history, and some of the most sought-after McDonald\u2019s collectibles ever made. First, Joe talks with Randy Kalin, a performer and magician who spent more than 30 years working as Ronald McDonald, sharing incredible behind-the-scenes stories about what it was like to bring one of the most recognizable characters in pop culture to life. From live appearances to the magic of the Golden Arches, Randy offers a rare inside look at an unforgettable era of McDonald\u2019s history. Then, Joe is joined by Dustin Mayfield (@dustydixie), a prolific pop culture toy and memorabilia collector who has bought, sold, and hunted down some of the coolest and rarest vintage McDonald\u2019s collectibles, including retro advertising pieces, restaurant d\u00e9cor, promotional items, and other fast food treasures that collectors dream about. If you love retro McDonald\u2019s, 80s and 90s nostalgia, Happy Meal memories, vintage advertising, restaurant memorabilia, and the strange corners of pop culture history, this episode is for you. \ud83c\udf5f Topics include:  What it was really like to be Ronald McDonald Rare and valuable McDonald\u2019s memorabilia  Vintage Happy Meal toys and collectibles  Classic McDonald\u2019s restaurant d\u00e9cor and advertising Why McDonald\u2019s nostalgia still hits so hard  Whether you grew up with the PlayPlace, birthday parties, collectible glasses, menu boards, or the golden age of Ronald McDonald, this episode is a nostalgic trip back to one of America\u2019s most iconic brands. ","author_name":"The Odd Podcast with Joe Parisi","author_url":"http:\/\/oddpodcast.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40719255\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200403055"}