Ep.16 Pogs

15/09/2025 20 min
Ep.16 Pogs

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In this episode, we crack open the cardboard craze of the 1990s and trace it all the way back to milk caps in the 1920s Hawaii. From tropical juice brands to schoolyard slammers, the humble Pog went from playground oddity to global obsession almost overnight. We’ll explore how a simple stacking game turned into a multi-million-dollar industry, what exactly made it so addictive, and why it fizzled out almost as fast as it blew up. It’s a story of kids, caps, and the chaotic magic of a truly weird fad.New Episodes: Mon/Wed/Fri (If people enjoy, and feedback via reviews and ratings is good, will release daily)Request an episode: [email protected] History Of is your daily dose of weird, wonderful, and occasionally ridiculous history. Each episode takes one topic an object, a place, a job, a trend and unpacks the surprising story behind it. No homework, no boring lectures, just history you’ll actually want to share.A podcast for all ages, if you enjoy please share it and leave a review because that tells me you want more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-of--6664775/support.