Aug. 27, 2025

The Man Who Sold Mickey: Kay Kamen’s Merchandising Magic (Ep. 62)

The Man Who Sold Mickey: Kay Kamen’s Merchandising Magic (Ep. 62)
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Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey dig into the world of Disney merch and history with a mix of spooky snacks and fascinating backstories:

  • Why Jim bought Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and Franken Berry cereal he can’t eat—thanks to new Jim Henson puppet designs

  • The launch of Bath & Body Works’ Disney Villains collection, from Maleficent’s plum scents to the Evil Queen’s apple blends

  • Disney cracking down on resellers and what that means for collectors

  • New Muppets merchandise teased for Destination D23, plus the latest on the Muppet redo of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

  • The untold story of Kay Kamen, the salesman who turned Disney into a merchandising powerhouse - before his career ended tragically

From collectible cereal boxes to multi-million-dollar licensing deals, Jim and Lauren explore how Disney’s merchandising magic has shaped everything from your breakfast table to the theme parks.

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