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139 is an overflowing Easter Beagle basket of goodness! We've got a Random Strip of the Month and this month's news and feedback. And then Peanuts historian and author of many Peanuts things including the recent second edition of "Vince Guaraldi at the Piano" stops by to chat about the man responsible for the iconic music of Peanuts we all love so much.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Hidden Agenda", 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".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy Remix".  patreon.com Carnival of Glee Creations

Sitting high above the Earth, dreaming of...suppertime? At least we assume that's what Snoopy is doing. In 138, we check out "The Snoopy Show", season 1, episodes 3 and 4. We've also got a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode called "Leave Me in Peace", This Month in Peanuts History - April edition (I wanted to do, like, November or something, but my producer wouldn't let me), and much much more! 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". Play Comics - hear me talk about "Snoopy Tennis"! Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix.  patreon.com Carnival of Glee Creations - my podcasts, my books and so much more!

Episode 137 of "It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown" offers up hayrides, meatballs, and...cocktails?  You never quite know what you'll get on the pod...until I tell you. This episode has News & Feedback, a Random Strip of the Month and we take a gander at "Camp Snoopy", season 1, episode 11.  Enjoy! patreon.com carnivalofgleecreations.com 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 the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda".

Greetings, fellow blockheads! In 136 we've got Ford...and also Ford! Yep, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" was the first animated Peanuts special, but did you know it wasn't the first animated Peanuts? We're taking a look at the 1950s and 60's animated Peanuts promos for "The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show" and for Ford cars...a company founded by a guy named Henry Ford. So. Much. Ford. We've also got a "Peanuts by Schulz" short titled "Come on, Snoopy!" and Ths Month in Peanuts History. Thanks for listening! carnivalofgleecreations.com  patreon.com 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 Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off".

More regular than the Super Moon, it's another episode of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN. In 135, we've got news and feedback from in and around the Peanuts universe, Charles Schulz's granddaughter Dena Hodges shares a Random Strip of the Month, and we take a look at "Camp Snoopy", season 1, episode 10. Transpose Theatricals production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Patreon 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".  Carnival of Glee Creations

Having a bad hair day? Has panning for gold in the Klondike not, uh, panned out? Well, console yourself with another episode of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN! We've got This Month in Peanuts History. (That month would be February for you future types.) We also check out an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Misunderstanding". Then we talk about the Apple TV+ "Camp Snoopy" season 1, episode 9. You could give your loved one diamonds for Valentine's Day or you could give them a link to this episode. I think you know what to do.  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". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy Remix". Find his music here. patreon.com Carnival of Glee Creations

In episode 133, we chat with Dena Hodges. Dena is Charles Schulz's oldest grandchild and daughter to Meredith. Her story of growing up in that family isn't quite what you would expect.  We've also got this month's news and feedback and a Random Strip of the Month.  How could you not listen to this, I ask you????? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Bass Walker" and "Hidden Agenda". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Support the show at patreon,com carnivalofgleecreations.com

2025! A brand new year! Same great podcast! (Your mileage may vary.) In 132, we've got This Month in Peanuts History (Spoiler: the month is January.), and a discussion of the "Peanuts by Schulz" episode "Go to School!" (The exclamation point makes it extra exciting!) Then we take a look at the new Schulz bio "Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz, Creator of Peanuts".  Is there a better way to start the year than hangin' with Peanuts? I didn't think so. Thanks for listening! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Hidden Agenda", "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. carnivalofgleecreations.com patreon.com

December isn't just a great month because the Great Pumpkin, er, Santa Claus, stops by, though it is. We also get another episode of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN. I mean, same as every month, but still pretty cool. Santa doesn't even do that. This month we've got playwright Bert V. Royal talking about his play "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead". We also check out news and feedback from in and around the Peanuts universe and take a look at another random strip of the month. Happy holidays everybody. 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 song "Linus & Lucy Remix".  Support the show at patreon.com Carnival of Glee Creations How the Best Christmas Album Almost Never Happened

It's December and in episode 130, we've got another holiday to worry about. Christmastime is upon us. But fear not! We've got "A Charlie Brown Christmas" to see us through. Sort of! I went and saw "A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage". And I have thoughts! I also have thoughts about another episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Even-ing the Score". We also ponder This Month in Peanuts History. (Spoiler: the month is December.) The episode is like an early Christmas present really. 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". FInd his music here. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Hidden Agenda", "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Patreon Carnival of Glee Creations

Isn't pizza great? Well, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN 129 isn't pizza, but it's just as good - just without the crispy crust, delectable sauce and toppings to die for. BUT, we do have a "Random Strip of the Month", a discussion of "Camp Snoopy", season 1, episode 8. Oh! Also this month's feeback and news bits. I guess those are like audio pizza rolls. I'm hungry now. And, hey, you can eat pizza while you listen! The best of two worlds! 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 his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy Remix" Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Support the show at patreon.com carnivalofgleecreations.com

Unwind from the stress of the recent elections and the wind up to the holiday season with Peanuts! In episode 128, our old Peanuts friend Nat Gertler returns to tell us all about his new YouTube show "Comics Show & Tell With Nat Gertler". We've also got This Month in Peanuts History, and a "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "A Strong Personality". Join us! Won't you? Comics Show & Tell With Nat Gertler 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. The patreon carnivalofgleecreations.com

It's not quite all Hallow's Eve, so there's still plenty of time to check out episode 127. We've got a Random Strip of the Month, listener feedback and the latest news from in and around the Peanuts universe. Then, for a Halloween treat that rivals the finest chocolate, we dig into Lee Mendelson's 2006 book: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: The Making of a Television Classic".  No tricks in this episode, just treats. Give it a listen! 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". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. patreon.com Carnival of Glee Creations

The calendar might say it's Fall, but there's still penty of campy fun to be had in episode 126. We've got "Camp Snoopy", season 1, episode 7, an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Weird Little Brother" and This Month in Peanuts History.  If the podcast had a mascot, what would it be? 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.  patreon.com carnivalofgleecreations.com

Share a cookie with a friend as you enjoy our discussion of "Camp Snoopy", S1, episode 6. We've also got a Random Strip of the Month courtesy of author Glenn Fleishman and this month's News & Feedback. Thanks 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". The patreon page. carnivalofgleecreations.com Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. The gofundme for Barry Winslow of The Royal Guardsmen Lincoln's Oddcast Snoopy Study Jazz How Comics Were Made! A Visual History from the Drawing Board to the Printed Page

Episode 124 is full of spooks and canoeing and brownies. We've got "Camp Snoopy", season 1, episode 5. And we check out another episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" titled "Classic" and take a look back at  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".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix.  carnivalofgleecreations.com  patreon.com Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off".

Episode 123 is so full of greatness, don't waste time reading these show notes (except the book order link)! You're still reading....ok, fine. We've got listener feedback. News from in and around the Peanuts universe. A Random Strip of the Month. AND THEN we chat with author Glenn Fleishman about his upcoming book "How Comics Were Made: A Visual History from the Drawing Board to the Printed Page". Order How Comics Were Made here. The patreon Carnival of Glee Creations 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 Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Hidden Agenda", "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix.

Episode 122 is piled high with tasty podcasting goodness. Imagine if you took the best breakfast you ever had and shoved it into your ears. It's like that. We're checking out another episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Go For It, Charlie Brown!" Then we look back at This Month (August!) in Peanuts History. And our summer continues with season one, episode four of "Camp Snoopy".  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. carnivalofgleecreations.com

Episode 121 does a big ol' belly flop off the high dive into "Camp Snoopy", season 1, episode 3. Plus, we've got this month's feedback FROM you and news FOR you from in and around the Peanuts universe. And, of couse, this month's Random Strip of the Month rolls into our ears. Good stuff abounds within. Enjoy! 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.  carnivalofgleecreations.com Support the show at patreon.com

Ah, summer! The sun is shining. The marshmallows are toasting. The birds are singing. And hiking. And...having afternoon tea? Also, it's time to talk Peanuts in episode 120! This time, we've got This Month in Peanuts History (The month is July, btw), a "Peanuts by Schulz" titled "Doing it Right" and episode 2 of the new Apple TV series "Camp Snoopy". Up and at 'em, campers! 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  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy Remix".

Episode 119 is all about mixed emotions. I mean, we've got news and feedback from in and around the Peanuts universe, which is great. And we've got a discussion of season 1, episode1 of a BRAND NEW SNOOPY SERIES! "Camp Snoopy" just debuted on Apple TV and we're talking about it. This could be good. Spending the summer with the Beagle Scouts doesn't sound so bad. But ... In this month's Random Strip of the Month, listener Lynn presents a storyline from the strip that is maybe kind of in bad taste. So do we hate Peanuts now? Okay, maybe not, but be prepared to rethink humor in comics in general and Peanuts in particular.  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. patreon.com  Carnival of Glee Creations

It's Christmas in June! In 118, we're checking out Michael Keane's book "Charlie Brown's Christmas Miracle: The Inspiring, Untold Story of the Making of a Holiday Classic". We've also got This Month (June) in Peanuts History and a look at the "Peanuts by Schulz" episode "A New Best Friend".  It's like Santa Snoopy came early! 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.  patreon.com Carnival of Glee Creations

Welcome to episode 117! Blast off for an adventure that's out of this world, but still deep in the heart of the Peanuts universe. We're watching "Snoopy in Space", S1, Missions 1 & 2. We get caught up on the latest news-ish bits from the Peanuts universe. And author Gene Kannenberg (Here Comes Charlie Brown! A Peanuts Pop-Up!) drops by to share a Random Strip of the Month.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Hidden Agenda" 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". Find out more about things that I'm doing and books you can own at carnivalofgleecreations.com patreon.com  Watch me try to draw Charlie Brown!

In episode 116, we take some time to look at the work of Schulz friend and fellow cartoonist Jim Sasseville. From ghosting for the Peanuts comic books to trying to launch his onw strip, where did Sasseville's style match up with Schulz and where did it diverge? Also, what's up with the nude models? (Yep. You read that correctly.) We've also got This Month in Peanuts History and a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode called "A Clean Sweep".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Hidden Agenda", "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight".  carnivalofgleecreationscom  patreon,com 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.  Here's a video of me trying to draw Charlie Brown.

In 115, paper engineer Gene Kannenberg, Jr., is here to talk about his new book "Here Comes Charlie Brown: A Peanuts Pop-Up". Don't know what any of that means? Listen to the episode and find out! Is that not enough? Well, we've also got a Random Strip of the Month and this mont's news from in and around the Peanuts universe.  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. Watch me try to draw Charlie Brown here. Patreon carnivalofgleecreations.com

In episode 114, we find out that everything we thought we knew about Charles Schulz is a lie.  Ok, Not really. But it turns out despite a reputation for never working with an assistant, there was an exception - the original comic books published in the late fifties and early sixties. Jim Sasseville, Dale Hale and Tony Pocrnick each spent some time writing and drawing these spinoffs from the strip. We'll take a few minutes this episode talking specifically about Dale Hale - his Peanuts work and more. We've also got This Month in Peanuts History and an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Birds of a Feather".  Good grief, I don't see how we could possibly stuff any more into this show.  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 "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix.  pat

Get out your shovel or spade. (Your call!) Episode 113 is one for the time capsule! We've got "The Snoopy Show", S3, episode 12 - the last one for us unless (until?) we get a season 4. Plus, we do a Random Strip of the Month and check out this month's news and feedback.  Generations will revel in the fun to be had in this episode. Why not start now? 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 "Storytime" 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.  patreon.com carnivalofgleecreations.com

In 112, Snoopy is puzzled and comes up short. Sally is starry-eyed and marshmallow-deprived. And Peppermint Patty's scoop goes splat. We're checking out "The Snoopy Show" S3, episode 11 and "Peanuts by Schulz" episode "A Day With Snoopy". Then since it's March, we look at This Month in Peanuts History...for March! What are the odds? Good grief! 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". patreon.com  Find the show on social media, either as It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown or @carnivalofglee. carnivalofgleecreations.com email: [email protected] Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix.

Hey, Peanuts fans! It's episode 111! Like, "Hey! We're #1!" but three times! And it very well could be. We've got in this episode: news and feeback for February; a Random Strip of the Month; and a discussion of the new Apple TV+ special "Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin". Does it get better than that? I doublt it. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Hidden Agenda" 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" Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix.  Support the show at Patreon.com here.  Email the show at [email protected] carnivalofgleecreations.com

Look to the sky and hold onto your marbles! It's episode 110 of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN. Then write a thank you note to your grandmother. Of course, she'll be confused because she's not a podcaster. I mean, probably. Anyway. In this episode, we've got THE SNOOPY SHOW, S3, episode 10. We also check out a PEANUTS BY SCHULZ episode titled "Being Nice" and look back at This Month in Peanuts History. Now you all be nice and check out the episode. (See what I did there?"

It's another big ol' beagle smooch in 109 as we check out THE SNOOPY SHOW, S3, episode 9. Snoopy the peacemaker! Snoopy the referee! Snoopy the...well, being himself, actually. Then we've got a Random Strip of the Month and check out the latest news and feedback.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Hidden Agenda" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for the song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here.  carnivalofgleecreations.com

Good grief! A new year, same great Peanuts content! For this first episode of 2024, we've got This Month in Peanuts History (that would be January!) and a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode called "The Last of the Bunch". We round out episode 108 with "The Snoopy Show", season 3, episode 8. 2024 isoff to a fantabulous start! 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 Check out my (not really Peanuts-y at all) Goodnight 2023 year-in-revew here.

Another holiday season is upon us. In episode 107, instead of going out to find a scraggly little tree that just needs a little love, I found author William Johnson (The Complete History of Peanuts on Parade: A Tribute to Charles M. Schulz) and dragged him inside instead. We have a wide-ranging discussion of Peanut-y goodness. A panoply of Peanuts, if you will.  We also look at this month in Peanuts news and enjoy a Random Strip of the Month. Not a bad way to spend this holiday month. Join us! 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 "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here. carnivalofgleecreations.com

It's the holiday season! Who better to spend it with than Snoopy! It would be weird if "The Snoopy Show" said "Bert and Ernie" or something (not that I don't love them too). Fortunately, they went with the beagle and we're checking out Season 3, episode 13 (Yes, we're skipping some episodes. We'll fix it later.) "Happiness is Holiday Traditions". We also check out a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode called "Just for Love" and revisit This Month in Peanuts History.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight", "Hidden Agenda" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off" Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme Support the show at patreon.com here carnivalofgleecreations.com

WIth 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

As 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

Just 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

Sip 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

In 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

It'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

Good 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

So, 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

No 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

Hugs 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

Look 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

When 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 hi

Put 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

Think 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

In 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

It 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

In 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!

Color 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.

Greetings, 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 BYTES,

Thanks 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

Did you know Snoopy has a summertime fun list? He does! And it's never too early to get some tips to maximize your own fun! So listen to episode 85 for your own seasonal good! We're discussing "The Snoopy Show" season 2, episode 7. We've also get a "Random Strip of the Month", provided by author Jim Beard. New and feedback too! And so much more! Good grief, that might be too much show Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for all the info you need about IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, the podcast ATARI BYTES, and books written by me that can owed by you. Support the show at patreon.com.

Good grief! A new year is upon us! Is there a better way to see in 2023 than with some Peanuts? No. No, there's not. Therefore, episode 84 is chock full of Peanut-y goodnesss. Author Jim Beard stops by to talk about hs recent article celebrating his favorite multi-part storylines in the strip. But the conversation doesn't stop there.  Plus, we've got another episode of "Peanuts by Schulz", "This Month in Peanuts History", and much, much more.  13 Great Storylines: A Charles M. Schulz Birthday Celebration  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incomeptech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has info about this show, my other show ATARI BYTES, and books written by me that can be owned by you. Support the show at patreon.com.

Happy holidays, everybody! If there's a better way to enjoy the holiday than Peanuts, I don't want to know what it is. In episode 83, we've got a discussion of the new book "Charles M. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects". No bragging, but I cover it in well under 100 minutes. We've also got news and feedback. And a Random Strip of the Month! So many audio candycanes for your ear stockings! Talk to you in 2023! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "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". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy Remix". Sean's unboxing video Support the show at patreon.com here. The website carnivalofgleecreations.com has all the info you need to find this show, my other show ATARI BYTES (featuring original short stories by me!) and books you can buy...also written by me!

Episode 82 is here! Dressing up! Splashing in rain puddles! Book reports! This episode has it all! And, hey, those are things you can do while listening to a good podcast... This episode, we're watching "The Snoopy Show", S2, episode 6. We also have another "Peanuts by Schulz" episode. And. Much. Much. More. Join us...Won't you? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "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". Support IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN at patreon.com  www.carnivalofgleecreations.com is your one stop for all your podcast and book news.

In episode 81, our celebration of Charles Schulz's 100th birthday continues. This time, we're walking through the strip's 25th anniverary book PEANUTS JUBILEE. What was Schulz in his 50s thinking about as compared to Schulz in his 60s last month? I have thoughts.  Friend and Peanuts historian Nat Gertler also drops by with a "Random Strip of the Month".  We've got a surprise birthday message for Schulz. (You'll have to listen to find out.) And much more! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative comomons use of his songs "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 on patreon here.  www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has all your needs for this show, as well as my other show ATARI BYTES, which features an original short story by me every episode. You can also get info about books by me, which can be owned by you!

In episode 80, Peanuts historian Nat Gertler drops by to discuss the new book he coauthored, "Charles M. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects" and many other things. Some of which actually relate to Peanuts! We've also got This Month in Peanuts History, a "Peanuts by Schulz" review called "Get Lucky" and so much more. Happy birthday, Charles Schulz! So pile your plate high with pretzel sticks, popcorn and jelly beans and enjoy the show! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of "Linus & Lucy Remix".  Go to www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for all your IT'S A PDOCAST, CHARLIE BROWN needs, along with info about my other show ATARI BYTES, my books and so much more! Help keep the lights on in the doghouse at patreon.com here.

NEW EPISODES ON THE 10th AND 20th OF EVERY MONTH. In episode 79, our ongoing celebration of Charles Schulz's approaching 100th birthday continues as we spend some time getting to know Sparky through his writings in the 1985 book "You Don't Look 35, Charlie Brown". We also have a "Random Strip of the Month", some news-y bits, and much, much more! So, find a super sincere pumpkin patch and give this episode a listen while you wait for the Great Pumpkin.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Find out more about this podcast, my other podcast ATARI BYTES, and about books I've written - which can be yours! - at www.carnivalofgleecreations.com  Support the show at patreon.com

You may be noticing this episode showing up in your feed a bit earlier than usual. Good grief! What's happening? We're trying something new with the release schedule. Instead of one omnibus episode on the 15th, we're going to cut the fun into two parts and release them separately, on the 10th and 20th of the month. If we like it, we'll keep doing it. If we don't, we won't.  In episode 78, we've got Schulz Museum Curator Benjamin Clark back on the show to talk about the new book out in November, "Charles M. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects".  We've also got a "Peanuts by Schulz" review of the episode "It's Just No Good". And much, much more. Enjoy! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the Storytime Theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for his song "25% Off". Support the show at patreon.com here.  Go to www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for more info about this podcast, my othe

The podcast is HUGE this month! We've got not one, but TWO, er...Peanuts? Peanuts kids? Peanuts gang members? Both Melanie Kohn, who was Lucy in several of the specials from the seventies, as well as the film "Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown" AND Duncan Watson who was Charlie Brown in that film and several specials are here. TOGETHER! I hid the footballs. Then we've got "The Snoopy Show", S2, episode 5, another "Random Strip of the Month" and a "Peanuts by Schulz" short titled "It's Just No Good". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". 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  www.carnivalofgleecreations.com is where you need to be for info about this show, my other show ATARI BYTES, and books by ME that can be owned by YOU, like "Misery Banana".

It might still be summer, but SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION in episode 76!  Yay....? This month we've got the BRAND NEW Apple TV+ special just released on August 12 - LUCY'S SCHOOL. The kids crave an Endless Summer. Can Lucy deliver? Then because numbers are hard, we skip over episode 3 of THE SNOOPY SHOW and watch episode 4 instead. Guess I should have gone to Lucy's School.  Plus, we've got a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode and another Random Strip of the Month.  Do we have any other capitalized segment titles? You'll just have to listen and find out.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  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 the use of his "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Support the podcast at patreon.com here. Find more about IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, my other show ATARI BYTES, and books I've written that y

Beagles to the left of me! Beagles to the right of me! Beagles everywhere! It must be a Beaglefest! The annual Beaglefest celebration coming up in August in Santa Rosa that is! Peanuts Collectors' Club president Kathy Magrane is on the show in episode 75 this month to tell us all about it, all about the club, and (maybe) how Snoopy made her the tennis player she is today. We've also got a review of "The Snoopy Show", season 2, episode 3. We've got a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode and another "Random Strip of the Month". And much, much more. Good grief! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "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" Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" Remix. Head over the website www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for all the info you need about this podcast, about my other show ATARI BYTES, and about books I've wri

Episode 74 is here with love. And it's no small thing!  (Seriously, this thing is like two hours long. Get comfy.) This month, we take a gander at the latest offerings from Apple TV+, Wildbrain and Peanuts Worldwide. First up: "It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown" in which Sally has dandelion-angst. Then we watch "To Mom (and Dad) With Love", in which everyone, especially Peppermint Patty, has Mother's Day angst.  We also have another "Random Strip of the Month" and a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode.  Also, if you haven't already, check out the bonus episode where I describe my thoughts after seeing a production of "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetch.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Support "It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown" on the patreon.com page here.  Go to www.carnivalofgleecrea

Hey, everybody. I took a little break from producing the latest episode to enjoy a little theatre. I attended opening night of a production of Bert V. Royal's play "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead", a reimagining of the Peanuts kids as teenagers dealing with some heavy issues. Homophobia, suicide, sex, drugs, death and life. Good grief there's a lot of stuff.  Anyway, here's a bonus episode with my thoughts. (If you want to hear me talk more about the play and Bert Royal, as well as my chat with the director of a different production of the play, check out episode 55.

In episode 73, either all those voices in my head have spilled out onto the podcast, OR this episode is nearly bursting at the seams with INTERVIEWS! Good grief! We've got the hosts of the new podcast "Unpacking Peanuts": Jimmy Gownley, Michael Cohen and Harold Buchholz. I tried real hard not to let my jealousy over their perfect pod-naming color our conversation. THEN, for the first time since this pod was in it's 30's (episode numbers, that is), author/illustrator Jason Yungbluth returns. He's got a follow up to his Peanuts-in-a-Dsytopian-Hellscape graphic novel "Weapon Brown" called "Weapon Brown: Aftershock". And YOU can help make it happen by supporting the Kickstarter.  Exclusive: I'm told MAYBE, just maybe, if the kickstarter meets its stretch goal, I could be immortalized as a (probably gruesomely killed) character in a "Weapon Brown" story. So gather your pennies! We've also got a "Random Strip of the Month", a review of another "Peanuts by Schulz" and a Snoopy bigger-on-the-inside doghouse of other

Listen, the reality is many of us Peanuts fans are...of a certain age. But guess what, "You Don't Look 40, Charlie Brown", so that's something! This month, we look at that 1990 TV special celebrating 40 years of the strip. Then we look at "The Snoopy Show", season 2, episode2. We've got a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode called "Beauty Contest" and another "Random Strip of the Month".  Join us...won't you? Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of "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 "25% Off". Go to www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for all sorts of info about this show, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN" and about my other show ATARI BYTES.  The website also has info about my books! Including "2nd Duc on the Right & Other Very Short Stories".  Go to patreon.com to support the show.

In episode 71 of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, all your questions will be answered... ...because we're checking out the five-volume series CHARLIE BROWN'S SUPER BOOKS OF QUESTIONS & ANSWERS and the FIFTEEN volumes of the 'cyclopedias that followed. Then, once you have your fill of Snoopy-fied knowledge, we take a look at the first episode of THE SNOOPY SHOW, season 2! And, of course, we've got a random strip of the month and an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "True or False".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of "Linus & Lucy" remix. Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "Storytime" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for "25% Off". Help keep the lights on in the doghouse by supporting the show here at patreon.com carnivalofgleecreations.com has info about this show, my other show ATARI BYTES, and my books, including 2ND DUCK ON THE RIGHT & OTHER VERY SHORT STORIES.

The glow of the Peanuts Universe is a bit dimmer this month in episode 70 of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN. Peter Robbins, the original voice of Charlie Brown on TV and film passed away at age 65 after a life full of highs and far two many lows. We take a few minutes this episode to remember him. We also talk about episode 13 of season 1 of Apple TV's "The Snoopy Show", enjoy a "Random Strip of the Month", a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode called "The Last of the Bunch" and many other things not in quotations.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the "This Month in Peanuts History" theme. Thanks to Nick Jones for "25% Off" Carnival of Glee Creations is the website is the where you need to go for all the info about this podcast, ATARI BYTES, and books you might like! Support the show at patreon.com

In episode 69, we find out just why The Great Pumpkin never came around - he was too disappointed in his blockheaded hired guns!  We're watching the legendary 1986 student film "Bring Me the Head of Charlie Brown" in which the Great Pumpkin puts out a hit on our man Chuck and the Peanuts kids try to collect. We also check out "The Snoopy Show", season 1, episode 12, which is decidedly less violent.  We also have an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz", a "Random Strip of the Month" and other things. So put down your weapons and pick up your pod-listening device! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "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 "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has info about this show, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here, and about my other show, ATARI BYTES, here.  The website also

Remember how when we were kids, we'd celebrate New Year's Eve at, like, 5 p.m. because midnight was too far away? Episode 68 of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN is a little like that. Even though this episode drops December 15, we're going to a New Year's Eve party! We've got the BRAND NEW special "Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne". How new? So new, I had to cram my review of it into the rest of the pre-recorded episode to get it out to you! Then we check out S1, episode 11 of "The Snoopy Show", a "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "On the Campaign Trail" and enjoy another "Random Strip of the Month".  Pop open a root beer and join the party! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" Remix.  www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has episodes and info for this show, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, here and for my other show ATARI

You, dear listener, are even luckier than Woodstock soaring across the Browns' backyard with that wishbone. YOU get to listen to episode 67 of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN! This month, Luke Epplin, author of the new book "Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball", drops by to chat about baseball, the intersection of "Peanuts" and baseball, and whether "Peanuts" is "art". We've also got a review of "The Snoopy Show" episode 10, the "Peanuts by Schulz" episode "A Little Nap" and another "Random Strip of the Month".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for his song "25% Off" Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has info, links, social media for this podcast IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here and for my other show ATARI BYTES here.  The website also has information and links to some of the places you can get m

Episode 66 offers up a treat better than even the Great Pumpkin could provide. (Kidding! I didn't mean it, Great Pumpkin!) We've got a discussion of "The Snoopy Show" S1, Ep 9 AND we take a little time to talk about MY MOST FAVORITIST OF ALL THE TIMES AWESOMEST CHARACTER EVER! ...Woodstock! (Now imagine Woodstock's excited chirping.) We've also got a review of the "Peanuts by Schulz" episode "The School of Hard Knocks" and another "Random Strip of the Month" review.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of "25% Off". www.carnivalofgleecreations.com is where you need to be for show notes, episodes and more for this podcast IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here and for my other show ATARI BYTES here.  The website also has info and links to a few places you can order books by me, including HELL'S CEREAL: VERY SHORT STORIES FORTIFIED WITH ESSENTIAL SYLLABLES.  Support the show by subscribing on the IT'S A PO

Before "Peanuts", there was "Li'l Folks"! In episode 65 of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, we chat a little about Sparky's single-panel comic that he did before "Peanuts". How different would our world be had he syndicated that one instead of "Peanuts"? Artist Robert Pope returns to the podcast to discuss that very question...and many others. We've also got S1, ep 8 of AppleTV's "The Snoopy Show", another "Random Strip of the Month" (Send us an Mp3 of your own!) and a "Peanuts by Schulz" review for the episode "Frieda". So. Much. Stuff. Start listening! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". https://www.carnivalofgleecreations.com is where you should go for episodes, info and more for this show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here and for my other show ATARI BYTES here. The website also has info (and links to some

Will ye no come back again, Charlie Brown? Ye will after ye hear the lineup for IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN episode 64! We've got author Jason Cooper and artist Robert Pope discussing the legacy of Peanuts and their latest Peanuts graphic novel SCOTLAND BOUND, CHARLIE BROWN from Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates and Boom! Studios. We also talk about actor/comedian David Spade. Really. To a weird degree. THEN...we've got S1, ep 7 of "The Snoopy Show". Not enough? How about a "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "Philosophy"? And another "Random Strip of the Month"? And more things with quote marks around them. Grab a plate of haggis and join us! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. www.carnivalofgleecreations.com is where you need to go for info, show notes and links for this podcast, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE

In IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN episode 63, we go deep into the dark closets, boxes and hidden recesses of the endless Snoopy's doghouse that is the Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center. Our guest is museum archivist Sarah Breaux. You can ask her anything about Peanuts...the comic, not the legume.  After that, we discuss the new Apple TV+ documentary "Who Are You, Charlie Brown?" Maybe they should have asked Sarah.  We've also got an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "A Friend Indeed" and a "Random Strip of the Month". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his songs "25% Off" www.carnivalofgleecreations.com is where you need to be for info and show notes for this show, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here, and for my other show ATARI BYTES" here. The website also have info and links to some places to get my books, like HELL'S CEREAL: VERY SHORT STORIES FORTIFIED WITH ESSENTIAL SY

IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN episode 62 offers up shocks - Schulz wasn't a one-comic man in the '50s! He also did, with Jim Sasseville, the sport-themed gag panels "It's Only a Game". The scandal! Tearful goodbyes - episode 6 of "The Snoopy Show" is the S1 finale! And the makings of an international incident - Author/publisher/"peanuts nerd" Nat Gertler tells us why we should hate Canada. As if we needed another reason! (Kidding!) And, of course, there's another "Peanuts by Schulz" episode review and a "Random Strip of the Month".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has info and links for this show, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, here and for my other show, ATARI BYTES, here. The website also has info about books I've written here. You can support the show on the patreon.com page here.

Can't get enough Peanuts on TV, in newsprint, comic books, phone apps, museums, collectibles and underwear? I feel you. And so did record publishers in the late seventies and eighties when "Charlie Brown Read-Along Records" debuted. We talk about them this month! We also talk about "The Snoopy Show" season 1, episode 5, a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode called "Technical Difficulties" AND another "Random Strip of the Month".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. www.carnivalofgleecreations.com is where you can go for all the info you need about this show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here and about my other podcast, the weekly story telling show ATARI BYTES here.  The website also has info about books I've written and links to some places you can buy them, like HELL'S CEREAL: VERY SHORT STORIES FORTIFIED WITH E

I am on record as saying Woodstock is one of my favorite characters, so I was thrilled to have voice actor Rob Tinkler on episode 60 of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN. We talk about how he gets inside the head of a little yellow bird who doesn't talk to voice Woodstock on "The Snoopy Show" and "Snoopy in Space". We also talk about other things he's worked on and the craft of voice acting. Also on this episode: a discussion of "The Snoopy Show", season 1, episode 4; another "Peanuts by Schulz", titled "Have a Nice Day, Linus", and we find out Rob's favorite "Random Strip of the Month"! www.theotheronesbylee.wordpress.com  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for the creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off" www,carnivalofgleecreations.com is where you need to go for info, show notes and episodes of this show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here and for my other show ATARI BYTES here.  The website also has info about boo

In episode 59, we're going to the movies! Our guest this month is actor Brandon Ford Green. We're talking about his 2017 movie "Good Grief", which he wrote, directed and appears in. Interesting title, Brandon. And the group of adult friends gathering together for a funeral look awfully familiar. Hmmm. We'll ask Brandon about that. We also talk about "The Snoopy Show" episode 3, another random strip of the month and a "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "Novel Idea".  It's a feast for your earholes! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incomepetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". www.carnivalofgleecreations.com is where you need to go for show notes, info, social media and links for this show, IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, here and for my other show ATARI BYTES, here.  The website also has info and order links for my books! They include HELL'S CEREAL: VERY SHORT STORIES FORTIFIED WITH ESSENTIAL SYLLABLES. Become a

Guess what! There's new Peanuts content on our TV's! Well, those of us who have Apple TV+, but it's still pretty exciting! "The Snoopy Show" debuted on February 5 and this month on episode 58 of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, we watch and discuss the first two episodes of the six-episode season one. Is the show a tasty, televisual meal of jelly beans and toast or the bitter disappointment of a pulled-away football? We also take a few minutes to talk about one of our favorite characters as Marcie undergoes a character study. AND...another "Peanuts by Schulz" review and "Random Strip of the Month".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". www.carnivalofgleecreations.com is where you can go for show notes, episodes and info for this show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here and for my other show ATARI BYTES here.  The website also has info and links to places you can buy my b

Remember travel? It's a thing people used to do before the pandemic. This month in episode 57, we vicariously take a trip abroad as Peppermint Patty, Marcie, Snoopy, Linus and good ol' Charlie Brown become exchange students in France. But mystery awaits our intrepid travelers. Who is Silas Brown? Who is Violette? Why were Linus and Charlie Brown invited to stay at a creepy old chateau? How dangerous is the baron who vows to get rid of them no matter the consequences? How is Snoopy paying for all that root beer? From 1980, it's the fourth Peanuts feature film, BON VOYAGE, CHARLIE BROWN (And Don't Come Back!) Oh la la! Plus, the "Peanuts by Schulz" short "Creepy Crawlies" and another Random Strip of the Month! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has episodes, show notes, social media and more for IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here and for my

Snuggle down deep into your cozy bedclothes with a snack and beverage of your choice. In episode 56, from 2011, we're watching HAPPINESS IS A WARM BLANKET, CHARLIE BROWN. This was the first TV special made without Schulz, Mendelson or Melendez. So is the final product truly happiness or....something else? Tune in to find out. We've also got a "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "Trust Me" and a Random Strip of the Month. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  www.carnivalofgleecreations.com is where you need to go to get show notes, episodes and more for this show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and for my other show ATARI BYTES - one stop shopping for classic game reviews AND original short stories. The website also has info about books I've written including IN THE ST. NICK OF TIME and the new (very) short story collection HELL'S CEREAL: VERY SHORT STORIES FORTIFIED WITH ESS

We may still be in the time of Covid, but episode 55 of the podcast is going to the theatre...virtually. We're exploring Bert V. Royal's 2004 play "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead". It's a self-described "Peanuts parody" imagining the Peanuts gang as teens dealing with LGBTQ issues, substance abuse, violence and issues of identity and place in the world.  To give us some perspective on why we need this play and why we need it right now, we chat with Muscatine (Iowa) Community College theatre director Alyssa Oltmanns, whose controversial production of "Dog Sees God" premieres virtually on November 20 and 21, 2020. Proceeds of the play go to support Clock Inc. of the Quad Cities. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy Remix".  Clockinc.org showtix4u.com Become a subscriber at the IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN p

IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN episode 54! A GREAT episode for a GOOD man! The good man in question is, of course, our man Chuck Brown. We talk about the history of iconic stage musical YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. We cover the original 1966 "concept" album to the 1967 off-Broadway production, to Broadway, to TV (including the 1985 animate feature) and beyond.  We also have a "Random Strip of the Month" and a "Peanuts by Schulz" review. This month's episode is "Amateurs". Looks like they're dimming the houselights. Get to your seats, sit back, relax, and enjoy as the curtain rises on another episode! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Go to www.carnivalofgleecreations.com to get show notes, social media and episodes of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here and my other weekly storytime podcast ATARI BYTES here. Subscribe to the show on the ATARI BYTES page on www.patr

Welcome to IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, episode 53. Hurry up and listen, then clear your schedules, everybody! There's a new book coming out September 22 with the simple, but no less enticing, title THE PEANUTS BOOK. You are going to want to own and read this one! And this month on the podcast, we've got the book's author Simon Beecroft! We talk about the book, Schulz and Peanuts. We also talk about Lego and Star Wars. A lot.  Also this month: A "Peanuts by Schulz" episode titled "A Bad Mood" and another "Random Strip of the Month". And other assorted, peanut-y goodness. Sam Mason tells us about October's Peanuts Gang virtual reunion. Listen to that and then learn more on Facebook @peanutsreunion.  he Peanuts Strips That Were Luckily Never Published Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Go to www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for episode links, social media info and m

I really need a giant mug of root beer right now. Or maybe Schroeder's mom's slipper full of root beer. (You'll understand after you listen.) So, here's the thing. The recording of episode 52 went just fine. The post-production? Not so much. BUT, we got the episode out, though you'll notice the audio is glitchy in some places. Sorry about that. The good news is...SNOOPY'S GETTING MARRIED, CHARLIE BROWN! This 1985 special finds our favorite beagle all set to walk down the aisle. Will he go through with it? We've also got a couple of "Motion Comics", a "Peanuts by Schulz" titled "Autumn is Here" and another Random Strip of the Month.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Check out www.carnivaofgleecreations.com for info, episodes and social media for this show IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and my other show ATARI BYTES, which features an original short story by me every

Episode 51 of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN is one for the history books! No, sorry, I meant, it's an episode about how "Peanuts" was shaped by the history happening around it and how "Peanuts" itself IS history. Our guest, historian BLAKE SCOTT BALL, has many thoughts. His forthcoming book is titled: "Charlie Brown's America". We've also got a Random Strip of the Month and an episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" titled "Strike Out".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Show notes, social media and episodes of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN can be found here at www.carnivalofgleecreations.com. While you're there, check out my other podcast, ATARI BYTES. The website will also give you info about books I've written here! Support the show by becoming a subscriber on Patreon.com. If you do, you could get early episode a

EPISODE 50! We made it! Because people think numbers ending in "5" and "0" are significant, and, let's say, in honor of the Peanuts secondary player "5" and because, as Peppermint Patty tells Franklin, "In answer to your question, Franklin, I think we know who the ZERO is..." we thought this month we'd talk to a man steeped in the 70 year (another number ending in zero) history of our favorite comic. Author/publisher/blogger of the "Aaugh Blog", aboutcomics.com and so many other things, Nat Gertler returns to the show for the first time since episode 13. He has been exploring "Peanuts" filmstrips from 1979 like the ones many of us watched in school. So turn out the overhead fluorescent lights, roll the projector and give a listen. No sleeping or you'll get detention after school.  We've also got a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode called "The Great Outdoors" and another RANDOM STRIP OF THE MONTH. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker"

This month in episode 49, we're losing our marbles. No worries, though because we can still have our cake and eat it too. From 2006, we're watching "He's a Bully, Charlie Brown" and from 1997, we've got "It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown". Will these provide the best viewing experience every or will we have to be bullied into finishing them? We've also got a review of the "Peanuts by Schulz" episode "Black & White" and another RANDOM STRIP OF THE MONTH.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Find that and more of his music here on Soundcloud. Find info, show notes, episodes and more for IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here, and for my other show ATARI BYTES here on www.carnivalofgleecreations.com.  Pick up "Greetings, Fellow Blockheads" shirts and mugs on www.zazzle.com/ab_pod_store  Support the sho

Now that Easter is over and you've had a chance to clean up the mess from the Easter Bunny lobbing eggs over your fence in deference to social distancing, here's episode 48 of the podcast to relax with. We've got an interview with Gini Holtzman who, back in the day, provided the voice for "Peppermint Patty" in a number of TV episodes, including "Snoopy's Reunion" and the iconic "It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown". What was it like to make these shows? What did Charles Schulz give her? What does she think Peppermint Patty would be like as a grown up? The answers to all of these questions and more are waiting for you inside this episode. We've also got another installment of "Random Strip of the Month" and a review of another "Peanuts by Schulz" called "School is Out". No chocolate bunnies though. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "L

Springtime. And the livin' is easy! Okay, actually things are kind of brutal out there right now. But that makes this the perfect time to self-medicate with more PEANUTS! And episode 47 is just the tonic you need! From 1992, we're watching IT'S SPRING TRAINING, CHARLIE BROWN where Mr. Hennessey from CHARLIE BROWN'S ALL-STARS (episode 1!) offers new uniforms to the baseball team. Yay!  All Chuck and the gang need to do is win a game! AAUUGH! Then we check out two installments of iTunes' 2008 experiment MOTION COMICS, a series of very short episodes produced with "limited animation" (don't let that scare you". We're checking out "The Sore Arm" and "Independence Day".  We've also got a "Peanuts by Schulz" short "It's Raining, It's Pouring". And, as always, a Random Strip of the Month. This is a good time to remind you to...*ahem*...SEND IN YOUR RANDOM STRIPS OF THE MONTH! Thank you. "How Snoopy Became the Mascot of Knott's Berry Farm" Thanks to Kevin McLeod in Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his so

February's episode 46 is sweet like the box of candy you and Sally Brown wish your valentine had gotten you. We're watching 1975's BE MY VALENTINE, CHARLIE BROWN and a short documentary extra called "Unlucky in Love: An Unrequited Love Story". Splash on some shaving lotion from your heart-shaped bottle and join us! We also have a Random Strip of the Month and a Peanuts by Schulz short called "Tennis". Just think of these as the bonus truffles in the gorgeous candy display.   Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus and Lucy" Remix. Find that and other music on Soundcloud here. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of "25% Off". Go to www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for info, show notes and episodes of IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN, as well as the weekly, short story podcast ATARI BYTES. The website also has info about books I've written like MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED  BY OLD GAMES

Greetings, fellow blockheads! Welcome to episode 45! A new year, a new episode. What more could you ask for? This month, we've got a special guest. William Johnson is the author of the forthcoming book "A History of Peanuts on Parade", a life-long Peanuts fan, and an occasional Chik-Fil-A cow. I had many questions about these things. Tune in to hear many answers.  We've also got a Random Strip of the Month and A "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "Like Skates on Ice". Follow the show on Twitter @itsapodcb, like the show on Facebook and Instagram. Email us at [email protected]. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Find that and more here.  Find info, episodes, social media and more for IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN here and about my other podcast ATARI BYTES, a weekly review of old video games AND original short stories by me here at www.carnivalofgleec

Christmastime is here! Happiness and cheer! Fun for all that children call... IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN ep. 44! This month, Samantha Claus (you'll have to listen to understand) brings "Sparky" playwright Jack McManus back to the show. We'll be discussing the 2002 TV episode "Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales". Also, unlike poor Sally's dollhouse bicycle, you'll also find under your podcast tree a Random Strip of the Month and a review of the "Peanuts by Schulz" short "Doing it Right". Happy holidays! Support graphic artist and friend of the show Jason Yungbluth, author of "Weapon Brown" and many other things by going to his Death Ray 2020 kickstarter here. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of "25% Off". Thanks to Saul Solano Jr. for the "A Christmas Story"/podcast mashup bumper thingy. Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Find that and more of his music on Soundcl

Phew! After many technical glitches, episode 43 is here. Sorry about the lost five minutes in the second half of the show. Try to enjoy! The TV episodes featured in episode 43 find Charlie Brown first trying to get rid of one of the Peanuts gang - Lucy - and then trying to bring one into the fold - Snoopy. In the end, of course, the Peanuts universe rights itself and Peanuts Town is harmonious once again. We're watching "Lucy Must be Traded, Charlie Brown", which originally aired August 29, 2003 and "Snoopy's Reunion" from May 1, 1991. Plus! A "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "Good Sports".  Send in your RANDOM STRIPS OF THE MONTH! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy Remix". Check out his music on Soundcloud here. Consider becoming a Patreon subscriber here. Early access! Bonus episodes! All sorts of madness! Go to www.carnivalofgleecreations.com for social media, episode

This month, much like the Pied Piper himself, episode 42 of the podcast will lure you away from all those other shows with a mesmerizing spell of Peanuts goodness. Wait, in that metaphor, that makes you all a bunch of rats. Never mind. *ahem* Anyway, we're watching IT'S THE PIED PIPER, CHARLIE BROWN, a year 2000 (!) direct-to-video release; the first after Schulz died. We also say goodbye to THE CHARLIE BROWN & SNOOPY SHOW by reviewing episode 18, the final one, from 1985! This month's "Peanuts by Schulz" review is "Show Dog". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Find that and his other music on Soundcloud here. Thanks to Nick Jones for the use of his song "25% Off" You can find show info, social media, and links to show notes and episdes for IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and my other weekly, short story podcast ATARI BYTES on the website www.carnivalofgleecreations

Good grief! This month in episode 41 of the podcast, actor Brad Kesten learns the danger of reaching out to podcasters and saying things like (a) I really like your show and (b) I was the voice of Charlie Brown on TV. When you do that, you end up getting drafted to be on the show. Brad was the voice of Charlie Brown for most of the run of "The Charlie Brown & Snoopy Show", in "It's Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown" and other Peanuts specials. He also worked in front of the camera and did voice work on a lot of other things many of us watched in the '80s.  And now he's on the podcast! Check out Brad's official website here. Nick Jones provides this month's "Random Strip of the Month" and we've also got another "Peanuts by Schulz" episode. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Check out this and more of his music on Soundcloud here. www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has lin

This month in episode 40, the Peanuts kids are headed off to camp! RACE FOR YOUR LIFE, CHARLIE BROWN from 1977 is the third big screen outing for the Peanuts and they set sail on troubled waters. Raft races! Bullies! Dangerous waterfalls! Sweet motorcycles! Bears that knock first! You're gonna need Velcro (brand fastener) on your popcorn bag, otherwise the tension is gonna make you drop your snack all over the place. We've also got another Random Strip of the Month and a "Peanuts by Schulz" short episode called "Snoopy the Superstar". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Find links to episodes, show notes and social media for IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN and my other show, ATARI BYTES at www.carnivalofgleecreations.com  Check out the AB_Pod_Store on Zazzle.com for "Greetings, Fellow Blockheads" shirts and mugs. Please consider supporting the podcast financially on our Patreon Page here. Check out in print or ebook my short

In the 1980s, Charles Schulz and his son Monte Schulz set out to create the "Citizen Kane" of Peanuts specials. The result was 1988's IT'S THE GIRL IN THE RED TRUCK, CHARLIE BROWN.  In this special, scripted by the two Schulzes, we find animated cartoon Spike wandering around live-action Needles, California - ala "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" - where he meets up with Jenny, played by Schulz daughter Jill Schulz. There's lots of driving around in the titular red truck, falling aluminum cans and...gunfire?  "Citizen Kane"? Well, you can decide for yourself.  We've also got Peanuts news, another "Random Strip of the Month" and a "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "No Strings Attached". So finish your popcorn, strap on your roller skates (you'll understand after the episode) and boogie on over to episode 39! Thanks to Henry Pope for his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Check out that and other Pope music on Soundcloud here. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" a

Playwright Jack McManus returns to the podcast this month to discuss one of his favorite Peanuts specials: "Why, Charlie Brown, Why?" from 1990. This first TV special of the 90's arose out of Schulz's desire to honestly talk to kids about cancer. One of the Peanuts kids is diagnosed with leukemia and we follow the others as they process this information. It's a heavy episode. Does it manage to both entertain and inform?  Unfortunately, there were some audio issues that makes Jack hard to hear for a lot of the discussion. Don't give up, though, it's good stuff if you just bump up the volume a little. My apologies. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Base Walker". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Check out his music on Soundcloud here. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - show notes, episodes, social media, etc. Atari Bytes - Hey! That's my other show! Pick up It's Podcast, Charlie Brown mugs and shirts and what not

It's time to start the music! It's time to light the lights! It's time to get things started on the....oh, wait. That's the Muppet Show. Anyway, we're talking about the 1988 animated version of SNOOPY THE MUSICAL on the podcast this month. So, to be clear: there was a comic strip called "Peanuts" (you may have heard of it) that became a stage show called SNOOPY THE MUSICAL, which, in turn, was turned into an animated TV special. Got it?  All right, the usher will now show you to your seats as the show is about to start. Please make sure your phones are turned off...NO! Wait! Don't do that! You won't be able to hear the show! Also this month: Random Strip of the Month and a "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "Feeling Insecure". "It's Tennis, Charlie Brown" article from Longreads Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight".  Kickstarter for the "The History of Peanuts on Parade" book Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lu

On episode 36, it's the return of author/illustrator Jason Yungbluth! Several months ago, Jason appeared on the show and offhandedly commented that his "favorite" Peanuts special is the 1976 "IT'S ARBOR DAY, CHARLIE BROWN". So...I invited him back to the show to defend that dubious position. That'll teach him to express an opinion! We also have a Random Strip of the Month and a review of a "Peanuts by Schulz" short episode called "Fly". Plus, the usual mixed bag of Peanuts news and musings. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass walker" and "Mining by Moonlight".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Find that and more of his music on Soundcloud here. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - show notes and what not Atari Bytes - Hey! That's my other show! Zazzle.com - get shirts and mugs here Patreon.com - support the show financially here Pick up your copy of my new collection of short stories MISERY BANANA: VERY SHORT STORIES INSPIRED BY OLD G

Greetings, fellow blockheads! IT'S A PODCAST, CHARLIE BROWN Episode 35 is here! Just so you're not confused, I messed with the schedule this month and not just because this episode is dropping a day late. We've still got a random strip of the month. We've still got a "Peanuts by Schulz" short (this one is called "Reach for the Stars"). We even still have episode 17 (the penultimate one!) of "The Charlie Brown & Snoopy Show". BUT, we're shelving the planned "A Good Man, Charlie Brown" discussion until a later date. I had the unexpected good fortune of booking an interview with playwright Jack McManus about his new musical "Sparky", which debuted earlier this year in New York. The play presents significant points in Schulz's life and sounds very cool. I think you'll agree the scheduling change was well worth it.  Even we blockheads get it right once in a while. Go here to donate to William Johnson's "Peanuts on Parade: A Tribute to Charles Schulz" book Kickstarter. Listeners who kick in $50 or more get an ext

This month, episode 34 is booting one through the ol' uprights with not one but TWO football themed episodes.  First up is IT'S YOUR FIRST KISS, CHARLIE BROWN from 1977. Charlie Brown's kicking prowess is all that stands between victory and defeat in the big Homecoming game. (Never mind that this is usually a high school thing. Peppermint Patty has a game to win!) Will the Little-Red-Haired-Girl-turned-Homecoming-Queen have Chuck banished from the royal realm? How much power do Homecoming queens actually have? Next, we check out YOU'RE IN THE SUPERBOWL, CHARLIE BROWN. Except he's not. This 1994 tie-in with that year's Superbowl finds World Famous Coach Snoopy trying to lead his team of birds to Animal Football League glory while Linus and Charlie Brown vie for the affections of New Girl in Town Melodie Melodie even as they get ready for the "punt pass kick" contest where they could win a new bike..also, a Superbowl ticket. Just one though.  Does that Superbowl one sound fun? Want to buy a copy to watch? You

This month on the podcast, all of the Peanuts secrets are revealed... Okay, not really. But we do have a conversation with Benjamin Clark, curator of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. Benjamin gives us some insight into the daily life of a curator, how exhibits are put together, and a LOT of exciting things coming up in coming years. I even asked him, as the keeper of all things Peanuts, what is REALLY inside Snoopy's doghouse. Want to know the answer? Tune in to this episode! We've also got one of the few remaining "Charlie Brown & Snoopy Show" episodes (#16 to be specific). In this one, the Peanuts gang boldly goes where no Peanut has gone before. At least it felt that way. We've also got a "Peanuts by Schulz" episode called "Nice Doggy" and another "Random Strip of the Month". Chew your cookies loud as you want (It'll make sense after you listen) and tune in! Thanks! Here's a link to Luke Epplin's article, "Selling Out the Newspaper Comic Strip". Thanks to Kevin M

Good grief, happy holidays, everybody! Episode 32, IT'S CHRISTMASTIME AGAIN, CHARLIE BROWN, was just too darn big for one podcaster, so I called in a partner. Paul Johnson, host of "Total Stickcast" and a new show, "The Happy News Podcast" drops by. Together, we woof, meow, moo, whatever (you'll get that after this episode) through this story as Christmas commercialism gets revenge on Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty searches for the Christmas sheep within, and - hark! - Sally hears...well, you'll see. We've also got a "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "Christmas is Coming" and another in our ongoing "Random Strip of the Month" segment. If YOU would like to share your favorite strip, or even just pick one at random, just record your thoughts and email them to me at [email protected]  Big thanks to Paul Johnson. Go listen to him on "The Total Stickcast" podcast! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incomptech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Henry P

This month, we've got author/illustrator Jason Yungbluth talking about his post-apocalyptic take on adult versions of the Peanuts gang in "Weapon Brown". We've also got September 1985 the fifteenth episode of "The Charlie Brown & Snoopy Show", which isn't apocalyptic, but does feature Charlie Brown in a pelican costume. So there's that. We've also got another "Random Strip of the Month" (make sure to send your submissions for this segment!) And we review another "Peanuts by Schulz" episode titled "Security". My thanks to Jason Yungbluth for giving us his time.  Here's a link to Derrick Bang's article about Charlie Brown's baseball team we talked about in the show. Thanks also to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. You can find much of his music on Soundcloud here.  It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - episodes, show notes, social media and more Atari Bytes - Hey! That's my ot

The first one to catch that in the intro to this month's podcast I call this episode 29, when it is in fact episode 30, wins ONE MILLION DOLLARS. Oh, hey! I won! Oh, but I don't have a million dollars.... Anyway, we've got a pleasingly odd episode this month. From 1985, we dive into season two of "The Charlie Brown & Snoopy Show" with episode 14. I don't know what sort of medication Schulz, Melendez and Medelson were on when they came up with this episode, but pass some over here, guys. After that, we've got a second installment in what I guess now constitutes a recurring series of Peanuts character studies, wherein I ramble on for a few minutes about a particular character and that character's place in the neighborhood. This month's victim is: PIG-PEN.  We've also got a Random Strip of the Month and a review of another episode of "Peanuts by Schulz" called "Let it Snow".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Henry

Put on your leg warmers and lay out your flattened cardboard, refrigerator box to show off your sweet breakdancing moves. The 1980s are back! This month, we're watching "IT'S FLASHBEAGLE, CHARLIE BROWN" from 1984 and a 1983 episode of "THE CHARLIE BROWN & SNOOPY SHOW". In the former, we soar like and an eagle. In the latter, when we do the Pig-Pen hoedown, we really kick up some dust. In between, we have another "Random Strip of the Month" and a review of the short "Peanuts by Schulz" episode titled "Good for Nothing".  Thanks for Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Find that and Henry's other music on SoundCloud.  It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - show notes, episodes, social media, etc. Atari Bytes - Hey! That's my other show! Classic games and an original short story every single week! Please consider supporting the show financially. Keeping Snoopy in dog bones isn't ch

What do designer jeans, ducks, crosswalks and World War II soldiers have in common?  They're all here in episode 28 of the podcast! We've got Emmy nominated WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED, CHARLIE BROWN?, which originally aired May 30, 1983 and another CHARLIE BROWN & SNOOPY SHOW from November 26, 1983. We've also got a Peanuts by Schulz called  "A Little Love" and another Random Strip of the Month. Enjoy!  Here's the link to Sean's Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center Facebook photo album That Funny or Die article about the "dirty kid" from Peanuts Thanks, Henry Pope for the use of your "Linus & Lucy" remix. Go to Soundcloud for more of his music here. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown show notes and more Atari Bytes - come to this show to hear stories (usually funny, sometimes not) made up by me and inspired by classic video games.  Go here to the It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown Patreon pag

Episode 27 is shall we say...adventurous? Not all of us get to experience this month's Comic-Con adventure, so we have to make our own adventure, which is not a problem with the 1983 "IT'S AN ADVENTURE, CHARLIE BROWN" and, also from 1983, another episode of "THE CHARLIE BROWN & SNOOPY SHOW". Marcie is a football star! Kite-eating trees! Running from the law! Angelic messages! And Charlie Brown's head in a sack! If that's not adventure, I don't know what is! This month's "Peanuts by Schulz" short was "Not My Day". Don't forget to send me you "Random Strip of the Month" audio submissions! Here's  link to the fan-made "How Did You Happen to Get Snoopy, Charlie Brown?" Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy remix. Check that out, as well as his other music on Soundcloud here. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - show notes, episodes and more. Atari Bytes - Hey! That's my other show!

This is a month of fond and not so fond farewells. In IS THIS GOODBYE, CHARLIE BROWN? from 1983, Mr. VanPelt has been transferred so Linus and Lucy have to move away! Will Charlie Brown get over the loss of his best friend? What will become of Linus's blanket? Will Charlie Brown follow through on the promise Peppermint Patty made for him to take her out to forget about his loss? Or will he leave her on the porch? In episode ten of THE CHARLIE BROWN & SNOOPY SHOW, also from 1983, in a not-so-fond farewell, Lucy kicks Linus out of the house! Lucy herself is kicked off the baseball team! Peppermint Patty's dad is out of town and she shacks up in Charlie Brown's guest shack. Snoopy doesn't want to lose the "neighborhood dog of the year" contest.  Plus, I give a report about my visit to the traveling "Snoopy & the Red Baron" exhibit at the Elmhurst History Museum in Elmhurst, Illinois. It's leaving Elmurst June 17 and going to other points unknown. More farewells! The Peanuts by Schulz short this month was "Off K

Have you ever packed a suitcase for a trip? Don't worry. I'm going somewhere with this. If you have packed a suitcase, you know sometimes you have too many sweaters and Snoopy print underwear to stuff in there. Episode 25, it turns out, was kind of like that. There was just TOO MUCH SHOW to stuff in there. Thus, this bonus episode was born. The Elmhurst History Museum in Elmhurst, Illinois is the FIRST IN THE NATION to host the Charles M. Schulz traveling exhibit "Snoopy and the Red Baron". In this centennial year since the end of WWI, the exhibit is a celebration of Snoopy's alter ego, the World War I Flying Ace, as well as a history lesson about the war. And it's going on RIGHT NOW. You should go see it! I'm going to! So, I got a chance to talk to David Oberg, executive director of the Elmhurst History Museum in Elmhurst, Illinois about the museum and the exhibit. Snoopy's Sopwith Camel zooms away from Elmhurst on June 17 so I decided not to hold onto this conversation for episode 26, but instead put it o

Episode 25 of the podcast is a celebration! No, really, it's in the title. We're watching A CHARLIE BROWN CELEBRATION from 1982. I'll bet Lucy hates that concept. Is the party that is this HOUR LONG episode worth show up for?  The undercard for this month's episode is a new segment on the podcast. I do a deep dive into the origins and history of Snoopy's alter-ego The World Famous Author, which, of all his personas, is the one most near-and-dear to my heart.  Of course, we also have a new "Random Strip of the Month" and check out another "Peanuts by Schulz" short. This one is called "Man's Best Friend".  Whether it's bright and sunny or a Dark and Stormy Night, I hope you enjoy this month's episode! Here's the link to the Father's Day 5K Race for the Charles M. Schulz Museum fundraiser. The Peanuts Global Artist Collective Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. F

For episode 24 of the podcast, it would be cool if I had a clever tie in to twenty-four hours in a day. But I don't. What I do have is my conversation with Stephen Lind, author of the 2015 book A Charlie Brown Religion, which is much more than a mere Schulz biography. Lind does a deep dive into Schulz's faith and outlook on the world. You need to read this. (After you listen to the conversation, of course.)  We also take a look at episode 9 of "The Charlie Brown & Snoopy Show" from October 29, 1983, in which lots of people are cruel to other people and some of them get punched for it. Including a tree.  We also hear another "Random Strip of the Month" and a review of a "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "Telling Stories". Here's a link to the Tom Lehrer "New Math" bit we talked about. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Check out his music on Soundcloud here. It'

So...yeah, this month's episode is a wee bit late. Sorry 'bout that. I had a hard time getting into the podcast studio to finish the editing on the episode, what with all these NO DOGS ALLOWED signs around. I guess that's what I get for wearing my Snoopy costume as every day wear. But episode 23 is finally here. We're talking about the Peanuts gang's second theatrical outing, SNOOPY COME HOME from 1972. Snoopy's feeling unwanted at home and around town (NO DOGS ALLOWED!). Will the return of a mysterious figure from Snoopy's past lure him away? We also have a "Peanuts by Schulz" review. This month's short is called "Woodstock". (Woot woot! We love Woodstock!) We'll also enjoy another "Random Strip of the Month". (You, too, can send me a "random strip" audio to play on the show. Please do!) Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks also to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Find this and more of his music

This month on episode 22, we put Peppermint Patty, who has barely had time to rest since winning musical chairs last month in "Happy New Year, Charlie Brown", through her paces. First, we explore which came first: the peppermint patty candy or the character. Then, in NO TIME FOR LOVE, CHARLIE BROWN (which first aired 3/11/73), a field trip to the art museum puts her feelings for ol' Chuck on display. (See what I did there?) Next, we have an episode from THE CHARLIE BROWN & SNOOPY SHOW, which originally aired 12/10/83, in which Charlie Brown's rage at the kite-eating tree and Peppermint Patty's jealousy at her campmate, the little red-haired girl, prove to be the undoing of both of them. We also watch a "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "Too Cold" and we have another "Random Strip of the Month".  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight".  Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Check out more of his music on S

This month, episode 21 of the podcast is unofficially the month of the VanPelts. In 1981's "Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown", Linus is in his familiar role as the best, but ultimately clueless as everyone is in Peanuts Town, friend to Charlie Brown. The two boys stalk, er, search for the beautiful girl our man Chuck fell in love with after seeing her briefly during a "honey shot" on TV in the crowd at a football game. Will they find her? Will she fall in love in return? Will she prosecute? Tune in to find out! Next, the three VanPelt siblings - Linus, Lucy and Rerun - feature prominently throughout the seventh episode of "The Charlie Brown & Snoopy Show", which originally aired 9/24/83. Even the VanPelt family matriarch makes an appearance. No Mr. VanPelt though. Maybe he and Mr. Brown went bowling or something. We also have a fine "Random Strip of the Month" from listener Josh, a special audio report from listener William, and a review of the "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "Word of Mouth". Good grie

Should old acquaintance be forgot?  No way! There's a party in Peanuts Town! First up this month, from 2003, the Van Pelt's youngest sibling Rerun just wants a dog for Christmas in the appropriately titled I WANT A DOG FOR CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN. Could Spike be the answer to his canine dreams? Maybe, IF Rerun can survive the rides on the back of Mom's bike and, in a frighteningly timely B-plot, allegations of harassment of a little girl with pigtails. Yes, really. Merry Christmas! The second half of our double-header finds Charlie Brown ringing in the new year burdened with that albatross of a novel "War and Peace", which he is assigned to read and report on over winter break in HAPPY NEW YEAR, CHARLIE BROWN from 1985 (though it actually first aired on January 1, 1986). Tolstoy! Musical Chair Death Matches! The Little Red-Haired Girl! Shots of root beer garnished with dog germs! We've also got a review of a "Peanuts by Schulz" short called "A Hard Winter" and we've also got another "Random Strip of the Mon

EPISODE 19 has it all! Dinner AND a show! Dinner is courtesy of the 1973 holiday classic A CHARLIE BROWN THANKSGIVING. Peppermint Patty invites herself, Marcie and Franklin to Chuck's house for Thanksgiving, forcing Charlie Brown to face his crippling fear of buttering toast. Snoopy gets his butt handed to him by a lawn chair. Woodstock engages in flagrant bird cannibalism. Ah, holidays! The "show" part of the episode comes courtesy of the "MUSIC AND HEROES OF AMERICA" installment of the THIS IS AMERICA, CHARLIE BROWN series from 1989. Schroeder wants to give a report about America's musical history. Lucy wants to give a report about America's historical figures. Can they work together? Plus, who knew Charlie Brown could wail on the harmonica like that? The "Peanuts by Schulz" short we watched this month was "Beware of the Dog" Remember to send my your "Random Strip of the Month" submissions! Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker

The usual giddy joy at dropping a new episode of the podcast is dampened a bit this time with the news of the loss of Charles M. Schulz's home and Craig Schulz's home in the horrendous wildfires ravaging California. While the property (including much valuable Schulz memorabilia) was lost, thankfully, Jean Schulz was evacuated safely. Our hearts go out to the Schulzes and all of California.  But the show goes on. And it's a good one. Episode 18 features my conversation with Andrew Farago, curator of the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco and the author of the new book THE COMPLETE PEANUTS FAMILY ALBUM: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHARLES M. SCHULZ'S CLASSIC CHARACTERS, which is out this month.  Because Halloween is upon us as well, we've also got a review of WHAT A NIGHTMARE, CHARLIE BROWN, a special from 1978 that turns out not to be so much spooky as, well....you'll have to listen to the show.  And, as always, we've got a "Peanuts by Schulz" short. This one is called "A Pretty Picture". And we check out anothe

So, hey, remember at the end of the September episode I said the rundown for the October episode was subject to change? Well, it changed. Andrew Farago - author, comics historian, curator of the Cartoon Art Museum - agreed to chat with me about his upcoming book THE COMPLETE PEANUTS FAMILY ALBUM: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CHARLES M. SCHULZ'S CLASSIC CHARACTERS. And I am thrilled to share that conversation with you in October.  But, good grief! What does that mean for THE SCHEDULE! Hold on to your security blanket and everything will be okay. We've still got WHAT A NIGHTMARE, CHARLIE BROWN, the Peanuts by Schulz short "A Pretty Picture" and, of course the Random Strip of the Month (get your submissions in right away!)  Don't feel bad for the next installment of THIS IS AMERICA, CHARLIE BROWN. It'll be here in November like the whipped cream on your pumpkin pie. See you in October!

I demand absolute silence. I, the Great Podcastini, will now guess what number you are thinking of... It's 17! As in episode 17 of the podcast! Now, pick a card! Do it!  *Gazes magically at you while I wait* Is this your card? The queen of hearts! I knew it was because the little heart is bent. I learned that trick from Marcie. (You'll understand that once you listen to the episode.) Until then, just bask in my powers over the dark arts. In IT'S MAGIC, CHARLIE BROWN, which first aired 4/28/81, Snoopy pulls off the impossible as The Great Houndini and makes the already figuratively invisible Chuck literally disappear. In another installment of THE CHARLIE BROWN & SNOOPY SHOW, first shown on 11/12/83,  love Peanuts-style is bursting out all over. Also, Charlie Brown loses his ball field, Linus loses the directions to his would-be girlfriend's house and Marcie loses her mind.  Also, we've got a review of the "Peanuts by Schulz" short "The Call of the Wild". And there's another "Random of the Strip" submission

In episode 16, we ride the rails in the 2/10/89 edu-tainment THIS IS AMERICA CHARLIE BROWN: BUILDING THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD. Want to know the saga of one of American history's biggest construction projects, a story about literally uniting a post-Civil war country? Then hop aboard! As the train pulls away from the station, we jump on to run away with Snoopy as he joins the circus in the 10/24/80 LIFE IS A CIRCUS, CHARLIE BROWN. Forbidden passion! The lure of fame! Popcorn wantonly mingling with cotton candy! It's all here! This month's "Peanuts by Schulz" short is "Going My Way". AND our new feature, "Random Strip of the Month" continues! Check out the St. Louis Cardinals Charlie Brown Bobblehead here. That article about the history of Lucy pulling away the football. What to know how to draw Charlie Brown? These guys will show you! Then send us your results! My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker".  Thanks also to Henr

This month in episode 15 of the podcast we wade into the Peanuts neighborhood kiddie pool to take on the burning question: If a Peanuts character says "Rats" alone in the woods, does it make a sound? Also, we explore the mysteries of why Peppermint Patty is sneaking out in the early morning hours, why is crime so rampant in Peanuts Town, and where did Marcie get an automatic duck plucker? The episodes this month are: She's a Good Skate, Charlie Brown, originally aired 2/25/80; episode 5 of "The Charlie Brown & Snoopy Show" from 10/22/83; and we check out another Peanuts by Schulz short, "Train Your Dog". All this and so much more is waiting for you in the doghouse. Grab your supper dish and skate on over! My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks also to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Find that and more of his music at Soundcloud here. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown show notes and more Atari Bytes - He

MAKE THIS PODCAST "GREAT" AGAIN The painstaking production and scrutinizing the schedule that went into developing this theme for this month's episode, #14 for those of you keeping score at home, is staggering. Both episodes have "great" in their titles. From 1979, we've got "You're the Greatest, Charlie Brown" and from 1989, "This is America: The Great Inventors". That's what you call synchronicity.* *No, it's not.** **It's just a random coincidence.*** ***This is the last footnote. This month's "Peanuts by Schulz" short was "Sound and Sensibility". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Thanks to Henry Pope for use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Check out his music on Soundcloud. Right here. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown show notes Atari Bytes - Hey, that's my other show! Support the show financially at the It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown Patreon page Check out "Greetings, Fellow Blockheads" shirts and mugs at my Zazzle.com store

Good grief! Another month has gone by already? We've got a first for the podcast on this lucky episode 13...a guest! Nat Gertler is a respected author (The Peanuts Collection: Treasures from the World's Most Beloved Comic Strip; The Snoopy Treasures), publisher and Peanuts historian. And he was nice enough to give a bit of his time, wit and wisdom to the podcast. Thanks, Nat! This month, we also watch and discuss two of the 2008 Warner Premiere Motion Comics, animations of 1964 Peanuts strips. The episodes we watched this month were "Crabby Little Girl" and "Mother's Day". And we watch two more of the 2014 Normaal Productions Peanuts by Schulz shorts, "Crazy Mutt" and "Good Dog". My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Thanks also to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Check out his other music on Soundcloud. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown show notes and episodes Atari Bytes - Hey! That's my other show! Did y

It's all about the eggs, y'all! In the 1974 special IT'S THE EASTER BEAGLE, CHARLIE BROWN, the gang is obsessed with the looming specter of Easter and living in existential fear they won't be buried alive in an avalanche of eggs. Everyone, that is, except Linus who takes a break from obsessing about the Great Pumpkin to obsess about a thing called "the Easter Beagle". (And Sally calls him on it.) Meanwhile, Marcie, apparently an Easter neophyte, cluelessly lays waste to scores of defenseless eggs. And as if THAT wasn't enough, we've also got our fourth episode of THE CHARLIE BROWN & SNOOPY SHOW, which aired originally on 10/1/83. All the familiar tropes are hit: Sally's crazy school reports; Charlie Brown kicking the football; Lucy is bossy and Linus suffers under her regime; Schroeder hates Lucy, but she doesn't care; Charlie Brown can't kick the football; Charlie Brown's baseball team is awful. Nothing really new here, but, hey, it's Peanuts! We had fun anyway, and even found a few really nice bits. Ou

A B-O-Y N-A-M-E-D C-H-A-R-L-I-E B-R-U-H-N Darn it! I just lost the National Spelling Bee! AUGHHHHHHHH! Well, at least I can empathize with Charlie Brown's trials and tribulations in his first big screen outing, A BOY NAMED CHARLIE BROWN, a box office hit in 1969. Charlie Brown has a shot at shedding his "failure face" when he wins the school spelling bee and heads off to the - gasp! - National Spelling Bee! In the B plot, Linus is separated from his trusty blanket. It's not pretty. So, are the kids in the Peanuts gang ready for their silver screen close-ups? Let's grab some popcorn, roll film and find out! This month's Peanuts by Schulz review was "A Day With Snoopy". Here's a link to the Comics Beat article about the Chinese Peanuts building blocks. My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks also to Henry Pope for use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Find more of his stuff at Soundcloud. Atari Bytes show notes It's a Podca

Ah, love...life's sweetest reward. It's an open smile, on a friendly shore... Wait. That's "The Love Boat". Maybe we'll cover the Peanuts/Love Boat crossover in another episode (we wish). For now, we're right here in Peanuts Town where love pretty much always goes unrequited, especially for Charlie Brown. And this month's episodes don't disappoint. So pull up a heart-shaped box of candy and join us for 1967's "You're in Love, Charlie Brown" and, from 2002, "A Charlie Brown Valentine". This month's "Peanuts by Schulz" short was: "Come On, Snoopy!" My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Thanks also to Henry Pope for use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown show notes and episodes Atari Bytes Good grief! Now you can get cool "Greetings, Fellow Blockheads" mugs and shirt! It's true! Go here and check 'em out, along with other cool (Atari) related things! The "It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown" Patreon page - w

This month, the podcast is all about muddy messes - both on the motocross track and in the hallowed halls of the presidency. With the American presidential inauguration looming as this episode drops, we check out another installment of "This is America, Charlie Brown" from 1989 called "The Smithsonian and the Presidency". And we also look at "You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown" because motocross is the sport that's sweeping the nation...in 1975. Apparently. This month's "Peanuts by Schulz" short is "Winter Wonderland". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Thanks also to Henry Pope for use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Go check out his stuff on soundcloud. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown Atari Bytes The It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown patreon page - if you can help support the show...thanks! The Exemplary Narcissism of Snoopy

CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE...HAPPINESS AND CHEER! Well, here it is. Episode 8 has dropped faster than Santa coming down your chimney. For many, it's not Christmas until "A Charlie Brown Christmas" appears on their screens. Here at the podcast, we feel the same. We do a deep dive into the 1965 classic that almost didn't happen. Is the special more of a spectacle like a great, big, shiny aluminum Christmas tree, or is it more of an unassuming little twig of a tree that, with a little love, becomes a full, proud, symbol of the season? The Peanuts shorts airing on Cartoon Network that we watched and reviewed this month were "Out of Order" and "Always Right". Here's where you can find those 1960's Life Magazine photos of Schulz. At the time of recording,  I overlooked the fact that this isn't actually a new offering. They were published a couple years ago. Sorry about that. Still fun to look at, though. Coca-Cola ad restored to "A Charlie Brown Christmas" clip I Coca-Cola ad restored to "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

November! America is busy gorging itself on turkey gravy while celebrating/mourning the recent U.S. elections (you might have heard about that) and, of course, giving thanks for all that we have, even if that's a little harder these days. This month, we're watching YOU'RE NOT ELECTED, CHARLIE BROWN from 1972 and THIS IS AMERICA, CHARLIE BROWN: THE MAYFLOWER VOYAGERS from 1988. Grab another slice of pumpkin pie and give us a listen, won't you? My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks also to Henry pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix Atari Bytes It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown - Patreon page Bill's novel - In the St. Nick of Time - an Amazon link, but you can pick it up wherever you like.

This month, we have a spooktacular treat for your trick-or-pod bag! Our focus is the 1966 classic IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHARLIE BROWN and an episode of the 1983 series THE CHARLIE BROWN & SNOOPY SHOW. It's the Great Pumpkin's 50th anniversary. Good grief! Get yourself to the most sincere pumpkin patch you can find (take your pod-player with you, of course). My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Thanks also to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus and Lucy" remix. Look for him on Soundcloud. This month's Peanuts short was "School Chums". Find more on Cartoon Network. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown show notes Atari Bytes podcast The It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown Patreon page Find a corn maze near you! And other cool Peanuts stuff at peanuts.com

You might say HOME is the unifying theme, if you're inclined to look for one, in this month's Peanuts episodes. In IT'S A MYSTERY, CHARLIE BROWN, Woodstock has lost his home - someone stole his nest! - and in THIS IS AMERICA, CHARLIE BROWN: THE NASA SPACE STATION, the Peanuts gang is at home in the far-flung future of the mid-1990s aboard the brand new International Space Station, looking down upon Earth, home to us all. See how that all ties together? Also this month, we take a look at "Brothers & Sisters" one of the Peanuts shorts produced in 2014 and currently running on Cartoon Network. We also talk about the unaired 1963 Charles Schulz documentary "A Boy Named Charlie Brown". Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. You can find it on Soundcloud. Atari Bytes It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown The Peanuts Wiki The It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown Patreon page

This month, we take a look at the 1971 Peanuts special "Play It Again, Charlie Brown" and another episode of the 1983 TV series "The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show". Beethoven in a spray can, blue security blankets that are actually GREEN(???), Schroeder living in a house with blood-red interior and being totally cool with it. What in the WORLD is going on with these episodes? Join us and we'll see if we can figure it all out. My thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Mining by Moonlight" and "Bass Walker". Thanks also to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown Atari Bytes podcast The It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown Patreon page

This month, the podcast is all about teachable moments. In IT WAS A SHORT SUMMER, CHARLIE BROWN, Charlie Brown and the other boys dominate the girls at summer camp, because of course "boys are stronger" - well, they try anyway. In episode 2 of the short-run series THIS IS AMERICA, CHARLIE BROWN, "The Birth of the Constitution", Linus is our guide into the 1787 convention where the agreement that became the US Constitution was cobbled together. Also, Charlie Brown invents all the sports. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" remix. Atari Bytes It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown The It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown Patreon page

This month on the podcast, we go back to 1968 to talk about the 1968 prime-time special HE'S YOUR DOG, CHARLIE BROWN. This one is either a romp about a very naughty dog or a dark POW drama. You make the call. After that, we look at the first episode of THE CHARLIE BROWN & SNOOPY SHOW, a Saturday-morning series from 1983. This one is...well, it's a also a thing that happened on TV. Go to our Patreon page to help support the show. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for the creative commons license to his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Midnight". Thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus and Lucy" remix. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown Here's a link to my OTHER podcast, Atari Bytes. Email the show at [email protected] NEXT MONTH: IT WAS A SHORT SUMMER, CHARLIE BROWN and "The Birth of the Constitution", an episode of the series THIS IS AMERICA, CHARLIE BROWN.

Welcome to episode one of a new, monthly podcast which really just amounts to an excuse for me to rewatch dozens of classic Peanuts specials and films. This month, we discuss "Charlie Brown's All-Stars", which was the 1966 follow-up to the instant classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Does it honor it's predecessor? Then, we watch episode 3 of the 1988 series "This is America, Charlie Brown" and learn things. In a cartoon! Madness! My thanks to Henry Pope for the use of his "Linus & Lucy" Remix. You can find that and more of his music here. Thanks also to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for Creative Commons use of his songs "Bass Walker" and "Mining by Moonlight". Can't wait a whole month to hear my voice again? Check out my weekly podcast Atari Bytes.

One of my great childhood joys was the Peanuts comic strip. Charlie Brown and the gang were friends to me. I especially identified with Linus. A great Saturday afternoon for me would be spent with a bowl of Cheetos and a collection of Peanuts strips. I especially liked the week-long story arcs and the brilliant mix of humor, frustration and perseverance of these lil' folks - though I am 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. And I know I watched A Boy Named Charlie Brown over and over on cable. 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, ten motion comics available on iTunes, ei