Small Gift, Big Story! Podcast

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This is ‘Small Gift, Big Story!', a podcast chronicling the stories of Sanrio fans. We have our own story related to Sanrio - it was a mutual love for Sanrio that sparked our initial friendship! And as we frequented Sanrio stores, participated in events, attended Sanrio warehouse sales, and got to know others who loved Sanrio, we learned about their connection with Sanrio! Their stories informed us on how they came to love Sanrio and we started noticing that each story revealed more and more interesting details on the history of the company itself. Well, we soon realized that these stories tell such an important part of the history of Sanrio and they should be archived. So, this is part of our collection that we're sharing with you. That's how our podcast 'Small Gift, Big Story!' came to be! We hope to hear and share your story, too - email us!

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Episode 006 - Sanrio_Dollhouse_Story - Small Gift, Big Story! Podcast - Sanrio Hello Kitty

May 03 2016
Sanrio Dollhouse Story is a creative, artistic Instagram user that uses Sanrio items to stage picturesque kawaii imagery that represents Japanese customs and ways of life.  As a child, she recalls receiving Sanrio calendars at the end of kindergarten when she chose Hello Kitty with the red bow.  She now collects tableware and everyday items that she can use at her house t

Episode 005 - Richard Brown (Acton) - Small Gift, Big Story! Podcast Hello Kitty Sanrio

Feb 08 2016
This episode features Richard Brown, or Acton as he is known throughout various online communities.  After being stationed in Japan with the US Navy in the 1980s, Hello Kitty is one of several cute characters that he remembers during his stay.  Fast forward to the late 90s and Richard is once again face to face with Miss Kitty White and reminiscing about his time in Japan

Episode 004 - Evelyn Matthew - Sanrio & Hello Kitty Stories

May 06 2015
Ever wondered what it was a Sanrio Store was like in the 1990s?  Well, Evelyn has all the answers about life as a store manager of the Sanrio Store in the Capitola Mall during 1996 & 1997.  She's got some great Sanrio Stories about Hello Kitty and many other Sanrio characters.  She explains how she started out, how she decorated her store, what she liked about wo

Episode 003 - Oliver HK Guy - Sanrio & Hello Kitty Stories

Feb 19 2015
Oliver is a Super Fan!  He has been collecting random and rare Hello Kitty items since his first item: the Hello Kitty Sega Dreamcast.  Although most of his collection is in storage, that doesn't stop him from spreading the cheer and love of Sanrio's message of Small Gift, Big Smile.  Oliver makes it a point to show up to an HK Junkies meet up with baked goods, stick

Episode 002 - Meryl Siongco - Sanrio & Hello Kitty Stories

Jan 15 2015
Meryl is a great Sanrio fan!  She's liked Hello Kitty since an early age and even had a seventh birthday that was Sanrio themed!  Her collection rests in organized protected bags so they don't get ruined and many stationary items she has, she passes on to her friends.  This good deed of sending smiles is what Sanrio prides itself on, and with fans like Meryl, their "

Episode 001 - @MrHelloKittyBoy's Sanrio & Hello Kitty Stories

Dec 12 2014
Few Sanrio fans can say they've been with Hello Kitty, Little Twin Stars, and Patty & Jimmy since the early days, but @MrHelloKittyBoy has pictures to prove it!  Starting back in 1976 in southern California, Tommy, as he was known back then, would visit his local Hallmark shop and become drawn towards the small display that was set up to showcase the wonderful early Sanrio