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Author: James Zahn

James Zahn aka The Rock Father is the founder and publisher of The Rock Father Magazine, and also serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, and Senior Editor of The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider. Zahn is an Illinois-based writer, media personality, commentator, director, actor, adventurer, raconteur, and overall pop culture and toy enthusiast. James is frequently called upon for expert commentary on the toy industry and has been seen on or quoted in Yahoo! Finance, CNN, FOX Business, MarketWatch, Forbes, NBC, ABC, CBS, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The NY Post, The Chicago Tribune, PopSugar, Fangoria, Starlog, and many more. He has been involved with business, entertainment, and media for more than 30 years, with a passion for music, film, retail, and publishing. Follow James on Twitter @TheRockFather. Email him: james@therockfather.com

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Covered: Kings of Quarantine (Faith No More, Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill) x Public Enemy ‘She Watch Channel Zero’

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The Chicago Dogs Bring a Great Baseball Experience to the Suburbs

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Eight Years Ago Today, I Quit Smoking… but the Battle Rages On…

Seven years ago, I celebrated one year tobacco-free with a journal entry about my personal journey. Then, in 2013, I posted again, celebrating the two-year...

Covered: Midland x Jerry Reed – “East Bound and Down” (Smokey and the Bandit)

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The “Saturday Halloween Movement” is Another Ridiculous Part of 2018

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The Mom Who Cried Wolf: Social Media and the Rise of the False Walmart Abduction Claims…

Update - 8/27/2018, 8:02 pm - “The safety of our customers and associates is a top priority. We take this seriously and work closely...

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