80s True Crime: Cabbage Patch Kids

Will, Kat and Jon discuss current 1980s news including how to anger Harrison Ford, Deckard is/isn’t a replicant, and AI is “demonic.”

Then, Will shares the dark, true story about the origin of the popular, riot-inducing toy from the 1980s, the Cabbage Patch Kids. Although Xavier Roberts’ signature appears on each doll, he may not be their father.

Introduction – :25

Announcements: 2:45

*Get the updated 10th anniversary big box edition of “Firefly the Game” here.

1980s News – 6:00

Clip of “Back to You” by The Lightning Kids – 34:45

*Find the The Lightning Kids on Instagram.

80s True Crime: Cabbage Patch Kids – 35:45

Wrap-Up & Your Feedback – 1:25:10

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