Parker Brothers
Type: Company
As of November 2026, Parker Brothers has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025). In the "SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: How Monopoly Works" episode, the hosts discuss Parker Brothers' significant role in popularizing Monopoly after acquiring its rights in the 1930s. They also mention the company's legal actions against Ralph Ansbach and Anti-Mopoly, highlighting its competitive nature and efforts to protect its interests. The episode illustrates how Parker Brothers shaped the Monopoly brand and its legacy within the toy and game industry.
Parker Brothers was an American toy and game manufacturer which in 1991 became a brand of Hasbro. More than 1,800 games were published under the Parker Brothers name since 1883.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Industry | Board games / Toys & games |
| Founded | 1883 |
| Website | hasbro.com |
Who talks about Parker Brothers on podcasts?
Parker Brothers came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Parker Brothers mentioned alongside?
Parker Brothers is most often mentioned alongside Anti-Mopoly, Ralph Ansbach and Stuff You Should Know.
Competes with: Anti-Mopoly
Competes with: Anti-Mopoly
Criticized by: Ralph Ansbach
Mentioned together: Stuff You Should Know, Rich Uncle Pennybags, America – Taylor, The, Milbourne Rich Uncle Pennybags, LGBT community, David and Goliath, Scrooge McDuck, Anastasia Pringle, Baghdad Bob, Socialism