Todd to ToddTHE TODDCAST · WITH TODD MICHAEL
✳ fictional satireTHE PLAYGROUND / 01

Featured
Toddler.

Recognizable grown-up faces. Tiny cartoon adventures. Meet the 21 Todds in our entirely imaginary toy box.

Saved edition
Saved edition

fictional satire

Todd Monken’s cheerful determination was complemented by his knack for turning obstacles into opportunities. When he encountered a bridge made of wobbly popsicle sticks, he didn’t hesitate to use his toy building blocks to reinforce it, much to the amusement of passing toy ducks. His adult-faced toddler expression shifted between concentration and delight as he balanced engineering with childlike wonder.

At one point, Todd Monken encountered a puzzling riddle from a wise plastic owl who insisted the answer was hidden in the colors of the maze walls. Todd Monken took a moment to hum a tune, letting his imagination flow, and then realized the owl’s riddle was a playful hint to look for a wall painted with a shimmering gold stripe. His discovery advanced him closer to the Golden Puzzle Piece and earned him a cheerful round of applause from a group of tiny cheering figurines.

Read this edition ↗

fictional satire · Starring Todd Monken

THE COMPLETE LITTLE LINEUP

All grown up. All shrunk down.

The host goes first. Everyone gets a turn. Every portrait here is fictional artwork.

SAVED EDITIONS

A little back catalogue.

Explore the archive ↗
Saved edition

fictional satire

Todd Monken’s cheerful determination was complemented by his knack for turning obstacles into opportunities. When he encountered a bridge made of wobbly popsicle sticks, he didn’t hesitate to use his toy building blocks to reinforce it, much to the amusement of passing toy ducks. His adult-faced toddler expression shifted between concentration and delight as he balanced engineering with childlike wonder.

Starring Todd Monken
Preview edition

The Sofa-Side Studio

Todd Michael and Todd Glass crouched beside a cardboard booth as solemn as a broadcast tower. Their marble guests had no chairs, so Todd Glass rolled out bottle caps. The blue marble chose the one shaped like a tiny moon.

Starring Todd Michael
Preview edition

Todd Monken fictional Satire

The central character of our story, Todd Monken, exemplifies the curious and cheerful nature of an adult-faced cartoon toddler in a toy-world full of surprises. His keen eyes and steady hands make him an excellent explorer, even when the challenges seem to tease his patience. Todd Monken’s fully clothed figure, complete with a tiny explorer’s hat and a satchel packed with toy-tools, embodies the spirit of discovery that defines the day’s theme.

Starring Todd Monken
Preview edition

Town Hall in a Breeze

Todd Young drafted a kite-sharing rule while Todd Blanche pinned the page with a paperweight. Two mice, a snail, and a tall daisy offered amendments. The wind kept trying to adjourn the meeting.

Starring Todd Young
Preview edition

The Bubble Crossing

Todd Woodbridge tested each bubble while Todd Beamer held a ribbon medal. A duck in a conductor’s cap inspected the bridge and quacked at every wobble. The toy train waited at the riverbank.

Starring Todd Woodbridge
Preview edition

The Quiet Part of the Dance

Todd Terry spun a tiny record while Todd Glass counted beats for a turtle. The turtle only danced during the pauses. A dust jacket slid from the shelf and waited for its cue.

Starring Todd Terry