GoKawiilThe Verge podcast traces LeapPad's rise and fall against the iPad
The Verge's Version History podcast examines the LeapPad, an interactive electronic 'smart book' from LeapFrog that became one of the best-selling children's toys for several years. Hosts David Pierce, Andru Marino, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy discuss the device's appeal, its cost, and why LeapFrog struggled to produce a lasting successor as tablets like the iPad reshaped the market.