Etch a Sketch
Type: Product
As of November 2026, Etch a Sketch has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).
Iconic mechanical drawing toy with a screen coated in aluminum powder and two control knobs (originally a joystick in early prototypes). Users draw by moving a stylus that clears powder; shaking redistributes powder to erase. Central topic of the episode; discussed in relation to its French origins, U.S. licensing, TV advertising, later variants, and ownership transfer from Ohio Art to Spin Master.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Company | Ohio Art (original US manufacturer); Spin Master (current brand owner) |
| Category | Physical product |
| Maker | Ohio Art (original US manufacturer); Spin Master (current brand owner) |
Who talks about Etch a Sketch on podcasts?
Etch a Sketch came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Etch a Sketch mentioned alongside?
Etch a Sketch is most often mentioned alongside Smartphone, joystick and HowStuffWorks.
Mentioned together: Smartphone, joystick, HowStuffWorks, Play-Doh, Easy Bake Oven, boomerang, Silly Putty, Lego, Hot Wheels, Charles W. Chuck Bryan