Jeffrey Totey

Everett, Seattle

Writer at Freelance

Writer at Writer of Pop Culture

Pop culture and entertainment writer. #writerofpop

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Articles

From Slingshots to Slip n’ Slide: The Legacy of Wham-O

2 weeks ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

In 1948, two college-aged friends bought a pair of falcons and began to train them by shooting pieces of meat in the air using homemade slingshots that they made themselves. According to Tim Walsh, author of Wham-O Super Book, a man watching the guys was impressed and asked the guys where they got their slingshots from. On that day, Richard Knerr and Arthur “Spud” Melin had an epiphany.
New, Much-Needed Docuseries Shines the Light on Modern Fatherhood

2 weeks ago | parentmap.com | Jeffrey Totey

Photo: Host Joseph Gidjunis (left) talks with his son Gabe Gidjunis (right) at a playground. Photo: Matt Gruber When my wife and I had our first baby, I thought I was prepared. We went to Lamaze classes.
Dining in the Dark: A Gastronomical Experience in the Shadows

3 weeks ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

Maybe the concept of “dining in the dark” doesn’t appeal to you. Maybe the thought conjures up images of yourself sneaking Oreo cookies and milk in the middle of the night – no judging. And there are a few horror stories out there from similar events. (I attended one years ago that was put on by some well-meaning people. The dinner was held during a rainy, winter night and the venue had no heat. Let me tell you, darkness does not make a good blanket.
70 Years of Disneyland: 70 Surprising Facts from Opening Day to Now

3 weeks ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

Disneyland turns 70 on July 16, 2025, so it’s only fitting to feature a list of 70 things you (probably) don’t know about Walt Disney’s original theme park from its opening day celebration in 1955 to the park’s newest attraction, Walt Disney – A Magical Life. This list doesn’t cover Disney’s California Adventure nor any other Disney theme park, but it does cover a lot from the longest-running attractions to the ones that are no longer with us.
‘Mission: Impossible 8’ Goes Out with a Bang

1 month ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

Well, this is it. The end. Tom Cruise will be looking for a new franchise soon. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (part 2 of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning) closes the cover on a highly successful series. It’s hard to believe, but we’ve been watching Mission: Impossible movies since 1996. Other than Fast & Furious (13 movies) and James Bond (27 movies) very few franchises last this long with each one better than the last.
‘Sesame Street’ is Just the Start of Netflix’s Growing Slate of Children’s Programming

1 month ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

So…can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street now? The family-favorite show has been a PBS staple since it debuted in 1969. But it’s expensive to produce. In 2015, HBO offered to help in exchange for the rights to air first-fun episodes before airing on PBS. Then in 2017, the show’s length was cut down from 60 minutes to 30 minutes. Earlier this year it was announced that show would be leaving HBO with parents worried about the show.
Must-Watch TV Game Shows for Summer 2025

1 month ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

Once again, much of TV’s dramatic, scripted shows move over for more playful fare. In addition to such favorites as America’s Got Talent, MasterChef and Celebrity Family Feud (not to mention the return of a fan favorite), four new shows have been added to the mix. These include a cooking competition twist, a mystery travel show, a conniving trivia show, and one that isn’t really a game show, but a challenge for the show’s host.
Top 13 Iconic Moms in Pop Culture

1 month ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

It is often said that mothers are the glue that keep families together. That isn’t always the case of course, but overall, most Americans have a soft spot for mom. Pop culture often has a role into how we compare mothers too. How often have we seen Carol Brady or Claire Huxtable and thought, “Gosh, I wish she was my mom”? Or perhaps, watched a movie that featured an evil stepmother which made us appreciate our own moms all the more. Here is a baker’s dozen that do just that.
[Almost] Every ‘Brady Bunch’ Project from 1969 Until Now

1 month ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

It maybe the simple story of a lovely lady who met a man named Brady and their half dozen of kids, but it’s also the “Neverending Story”. That enduring show originally aired from 1969 to 1974, but with reruns made available, the show has never been completely off the air. But their legacy goes on much longer. Several sequel series, reunion specials, parody movies and other projects have been made since. Here’s a Timeline…What made The Brady Bunch unique is that it was about a blended family.
Good News Monday: A Whirlwind Romance Story that Ends with a Sweet DQ Engagement

2 months ago | writerofpop.com | Jeffrey Totey

Trying something new! Why not start off the week with an uplifting story! If this goes well, expect more to follow!It’s a love story for the ages: Bradley is originally from Florida. Olivia grew up in Illinois. They met each other for the first time in Texas on July 3, 2021. Some might say that it was a whirlwind romance. For Olivia, her heart melted. The two Texans are fans of the Blizzard Treats found at Dairy Queen.