Sinopsis
As a kid, it was a good Saturday afternoon if I had a bowl of Cheetos and a collection of Peanuts comic strips in front of me. Charlie Brown and the gang were friends to me. (I especially identified with Linus.) I really liked the week-long story arcs and the brilliant mix of humor, frustration and perseverance of these lil' folks. And, honestly, I'm a little sad Shermie never took off as a main character.Animated Peanuts was great too. The airing of a Peanuts TV special was a big event in my house. I was pretty young, but I remember seeing RACE FOR YOUR LIFE, CHARLIE BROWN in 1977 in a movie theater. I know I watched A BOY NAMED CHARLIE BROWN over and over on cable. BON VOYAGE, CHARLIE BROWN (And Don't Come Back!) is a wonderful movie, animated or otherwise. And I don't think a year has gone by that I haven't watched the Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas specials. I pretty much have the dialogue memorized, much to the chagrin of my wife and kids.To date, Charlie Brown and the gang have appeared in five feature films and dozens of TV specials, including the series "This is America, Charlie Brown" and "The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show". And on this podcast, we're going to watch them all. We'll discover what we liked and what we didn't. What worked and what didn't. There are many layers to a Peanuts special. Even in two dimensions, these characters are fully fleshed-out humans - and one beagle - with all the fears, anxieties, joys and laughs we all experience. Let's explore those together.
Episodios
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105: GO FOR THE GOLD
20/11/2023 Duración: 01h32minWIth episode 105, go for the gold!...the golden aura you'll feel surround you from enjoying another episode. What? You thought I was going to send you a gold medal?!?! We've got "The Snoopy Show", S3, episode 7. Snoopy and friends give their all on the field of competetive play. Then we do a Random Strip of the Month, update the Peanuts News and enjoy your feedback. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here. carnivalofgleecreations.com
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104: SPARKY GETS "MAD"!
10/11/2023 Duración: 01h10minAs the World Famous Grocery Clerk says, we're "doing a little heavy reading tonight". We survey a sampling of the times "Peanuts" appeared in the iconic "Mad Magazine". We've also got This Month in Peanuts History for November. And an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" titled "A Fascinating Friend". So, don't get mad. Get listening. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Hidden Agenda", "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Support the show at patreon.com here. carnivalofgleecreations.com
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103: HIT A HOMER, CHUCK!
21/10/2023 Duración: 01h28minJust in time for Halloween, the Great Pumpkin delivers to the pumpkin patch episode 103! With all sincerity, you'll find inside treats even Sally would accept in lieu of tricks or treats. We've got "The Snoopy Show" S3, episode 6, a "Random Strip of the Month" and some tasty confections of news and feedback. Enjoy. Bill and Henry unbox "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" cerealhttps://youtu.be/PSkFHO0xlGk?si=LF9MQJYRJHhxUXVU Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off" Thanks to Sean Courtney for his "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Support the show at patreon.com Carnival of Glee Creations
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102: MOONLIGHT ON BERETS
10/10/2023 Duración: 01h11minSip the finest root beer in the cozy French cafe of your choice as you listen to episode 102 of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN. Better than French toast, we've got "The Snoopy Show" S3, episode 5, a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode titled "Love is in the Air", AND This Month in Peanuts History. Berets! Root beer! Killer moons! And intense legal negotiations that probably don't kill anyone! Bill and Henry eat some It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown cereal Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the This Month in Peanuts History theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here. carnivalofgleecreations.com
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101: THE SNOOPY SHOW S3, Ep 4 - A CELEBRATION OF SNAIL MAIL, APPARENTLY
20/09/2023 Duración: 01h20minIn 101, we check out "The Snoopy Show", S3, episode 4 - which is apparently a celebration of all things snail mail. Rememer snail mail? Kids, go ask your parents. The plot of each story in the episode hinges on at least one letter sent through regular ol' US Mail. Coincidence? Yeah, probably. Or maybe not...hmmm. We've also got a "Random Strip of the Month", plus your feedback on peanut-y things and news from the world of Peanuts! Good grief, that's a lot! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of "Linus & Lucy Remix". Support It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown on patreon.com Find out more at carnivalofgleecreations.com
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100: NO BUTTS, NO CUTS, NO COCONUTS
10/09/2023 Duración: 01h24minIt's our 100th episode! Thanks for listening. What better way to celebrate than with one of our favorite characters? Marcie! Apple TV+ recently brought us the new special "Snoopy Presents: One of a Kind Marcie". What did I think of it? Listen to find out. We've also got a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode titled "It's Only Love" and "This Month in Peanuts History". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thyanks to Sean Courtney for the use of his "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of "Linus & Lucy" remix. Support the show at patreon.com here. carnivalofgleecreations.com
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99: IT'S A DYSTOPIA, CHARLIE BROWN
20/08/2023 Duración: 01h04minGood grief! Episode 99 features the usual root beer-and-pizza level joy: news from the Peanuts universe, a Random Strip of the Month - this time from friend of the podcast and series director for "The Snoopy Show" Rob Boutilier. And then.... Recently, I read Monte Schulz's 2022 novel "Metropolis". Since the remit of this podcast is anything and everything in AND around the "Peanuts" universe, I decided that was close enough. So let's talk about it! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker", "Mining by Moonlight" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Henry Pope for creative commons use of his his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off" Thanks to Sean Courtney for the use of his "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Support the show at patreon.com carnivalofgleecreations.com
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98: Does "The Snoopy Show" Series Director Rob Boutilier Regret Being a Listener?
10/08/2023 Duración: 01h18minSo, occasionally on the podcast, I speak directly to the series director of the Apple TV+ series "The Snoopy Show" Rob Boutilier. And it turns out he was listening. And he said he'd be happy to come on the podcast. And he did! On this very episode! Episode 98! And I do my best to make him not regret that! Listen and see if I pulled it off. We've also got This Month in Peanuts History an an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Nobody Likes Me". Thanks to Rob Boutilier! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Support the show at patreon.com here. carnivalofgleecreations.com
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97: MARCH UP LEPRECHAUN HILL
20/07/2023 Duración: 01h13minNo pot of gold this time, but we've got something even better. Episode 97! In which we enjoy listener feedback and news chock full 'o' Peanuts, We also check out "The Snoopy Show", S3, episode 3 and hear a "Random Strip of the Month" from listener Lynn. Did we mention that I met Schulz Museum curator Ben Clark? It's true! Hear about it within these audio walls... Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Hidden Agenda", "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month In Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show here at patreon.com carnivalofgleecreations.com
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96: GROUP HUG!
10/07/2023 Duración: 01h12minHugs all around! In episode 96, we're checking in with "This Month in Peanuts History" (July, that is). We also check out an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Not Your Day" and "The Snoopy Show", S3, episode 2. Spies! Gastrointestinal problems! And so much more. It's good, honest. Oh! And I visited a Schulz Museum traveling exhibit called "Life and Art of Charles Schulz". Hear all about that in this episode. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here. carnivalofgleecreations.com
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95: PIRATES, THIEVES AND A LICENSE TO HAVE FUN
20/06/2023 Duración: 01h22minLook what the tide brought in! In episode 95, we discuss "The Snoopy Show", season 3, episode 1. This episode features sandy beaches, a bit of thievery, and a license to print joy and laughter. Not a bad way to kill an hour or so. We've also got some news and feedback and a "Random Strip of the Month" provided by Luca Debus, illustrator of the forthcoming "Funny Things: A Comic Strip Biography of Charlies M. Schulz". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show on the "It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown" page on patreon.com Carnival of Glee Creations
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94 - CHARACTER STUDY: SHERMY
10/06/2023 Duración: 45minWhen you think of Peanuts, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Wrong! Obviously, the answer is Shermy! The OG Peanuts superstar! Peanuts wouldn't exist without him. If that October 2, 1950 strip was just a boy and girl silently watch a round-headed kid walk by, also silently, it's unlikely Peanuts would have become the cultural icon it is today. I mean, at least Shermy thinks so probably. In this episode, we take a few minutes to break down who Shermy Plepler was and his impact (Or lack thereof. Let's be honest.) on the strip. We also look at This Month in Peanuts History for June and watch another "Peanuts by Schulz" titled "The Mysteries of Love". Good grief! That's a lot of show! Join us, won't you? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History Theme". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his
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93: CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE...IN MAY?!?!
20/05/2023 Duración: 01h09minPut away the root beer and pizza. It's time for egg nog and fruit cake enjoyed under the warm glow of the festively decorated kite-eating tree. It's CHRISTMAS! In MAY! In episode 93, we check out "The Snoopy Show", season 2, episode 13. It's a Christmas-themed episode. The Peanuts kids at Christmas is always magical. We also have a "Random Strip of the Month" courtesy of author Franesco Matteuzzi of "Funny Things: A Comic Strip Biography of Charles M. Schulz". Plus,news and feedback and whatever other stocking stuffers we can find. Cheers! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the use of his "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here. carnivalofgleecreations.com D20 or Die: Memories of Old School Role-Playing Games from Today's Grown-Up Kids
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92: LUCA DEBUS & FRANCESCO MATTEUZZI tell us "Funny Things"
10/05/2023 Duración: 01h11minThink you've read the Charles M. Schulz story already? Well, maybe you have, but not in the way my guests in episode 92 have crafted it. In "Funny Things: A Comic Strip Biography of Charles M. Schulz", Luca Debus and Francesco Matteuzzi tell Sparky's story in full-on comic strip form - complete with full-color Sunday strips! Hear my chat with Luca and Francesco about how - and why - they did it. We've also got a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode called "The Little Red-Haired Girl", "This Month in Peanuts History" and so very much more. Listen...won't you? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". THanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his songs "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here. www.carnivalofgleecreations.com D20 or Die! Memories of Old School Role-Playing Games from Today's Grown-Up Kids
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91: HUG YOUR GOLDFISH, FRIENDS ("The Snoopy Show", S2, Ep. 12)
20/04/2023 Duración: 01h03minIn episode 91 of the podcast, Snoopy breaks prized possessions and steals a cherished pet. So, really, season 2, episode 12 of "The Snoopy Show" is just a portrait of the disintegration of a beagle. But then everyone dances in the end. So it's all good. We also catch up on feedback and news in and around the Peanuts universe and enjoy a "Random Strip of the Month". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker", and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Support the show at patreon.com here. Find out more about the podcast and books by me that can be owned by you at carnivalofgleecreations.com The Jim Beard and Becky Books Page
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90: NO PROBLEM! SNOOPY IS BUILT TO LAST!
10/04/2023 Duración: 46minIt was no problem at all getting episode 90 ready, even if we did watch a "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Problems". We also watched "The Snoopy Show", S2, episode 11 and talk about "This Month in Peanuts History". Good grief, get your Snoopy fix here! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Support the show at patreon.com here. carnivalofgleecreations.com The Jim Beard and Becky Books Page
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89: DON'T FLIP YOUR WIG, SNOOPY!
20/03/2023 Duración: 01h01minIn episode 89, you get an ear-peek at season 2, episode 10 of "The Snoopy Snow" in which Snoopy, as always, knows who he is...but no one else does? Except they do? Sort of? Very strange. Check it out. We also check out a Random Strip of the Month, catch up on news and feedback and whatever else we find in the hidden corners of the doghouse. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Hidden Agenda", "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here. Go to carnivalofgleecreations.com for all the info you need about this show, about ATARI BYTES, and about my books and other projects! D20 or Die!
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88: COLOR ME EXCITED! IT'S SNOOPY TIME!
10/03/2023 Duración: 01h03minColor me excited for episode 88! And you should be too! We check out S2, episode 9 of "The Snoopy Show". Where else can you get baseball, cacti, and fresh-squeezed fun, I mean orange juice? We've also got an episode of the "Peanuts by Schulz" short "Colors", we take a look at This Month in Peanuts History and whatever else we can find in the doghouse. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com carnivalofgleecreations.com has show info, book info and much more.
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87: PUT DOWN THAT CAT FOOD! (THE SNOOPY SHOW, S2 Ep 8)
20/02/2023 Duración: 56minGreetings, fellow blockheads! If you're still recovering from the Valentine's Day festivities, what better way than with a thing you love? Peanuts! This episode, we've got "The Snoopy Show" S2, ep 8. This might be one of my favorites. Plus, author Michelle Abate returns with a "Random Strip of the Month". It's a good one, featuring my favorite character! Michelle is the author of "Blockheads, Beagles and Sweet Babboos", out next month. Check out my conversation with her about that in episode 86, then check out the book. Plus, we catch up on Peanuts news and feeback. And. So. Much. More. Good grief! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker", and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here. Find out more about this show, my other show ATARI BYTE
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86: MICHELLE ABATE ON HER NEW BOOK "BLOCKHEADS, BEAGLES, AND SWEET BABBOOS"
10/02/2023 Duración: 01h08minThanks to Professor Michelle Abate for sitting with me at the thinking wall in episode 86 to talk about her new book "Blockheads, Beagles, and Sweet Babboos". We've also got another This Month in Peanuts History, and the "Peanuts by Schulz" episode "Too Cute". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Support the show at the It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown page on patreon.com here. Find everything you need about this show, about Atari Bytes and about my books at carnivalofgleecreations.com