With Joel Hodgson, Creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000

Unpacking Peanuts - Fun Size: Here's a short teaser for Unpacking Peanuts, the show where 3 lifelong cartoonists take an in-depth look at the comic strip masterpiece, Peanuts. Each week, Jimmy Gownley, Harold Buchholz and Michael Cohen examine the complete run of the comic by Cha... by Unpacking Peanuts

2 min listen

1950 Part 1 - Good Ol’ Charlie Brown: Peanuts is the greatest comic strip of all time, and three cartoonists, Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules! & 7 Good Reasons Not to Grow Up) Harold Buchholz (Mystery Science Theater, Sweetest Beasts) and Michael Cohen (Strange Attractors, Tangled River) are... by Unpacking Peanuts

29 min listen

Special Episode - Schulz’s Favorite Story: This week we take a long look at the famous “Mister Sack” storyline; a sequence of strips from 1973 that Schulz picked as his personal favorite. Charlie Brown wears a paper bag on his head to hide the weird baseball looking rash he has developed. The... by Unpacking Peanuts

66 min listen

Special Episode - A Charlie Brown Christmas: As much a part of the holidays as Rudolph and mistletoe, the legendary first Peanuts special has lived in the hearts of millions since its debut in 1965. In this special episode Jimmy, Harold, and Michael examine the strips that were adapted for the ... by Unpacking Peanuts

103 min listen

It Takes Two, Snoopy!: Our special focus season continues as the guys take a look at some of the best comedic duos in Peanuts. From Linus and Lucy, to Snoopy and Woodstock we read and discuss some of the greatest character comedy ever done in a comic strip. Plus: Simon and... by Unpacking Peanuts

83 min listen

Season 7 Wrap up - So Long Seventies: We arrive at the end of another decade and give our final thoughts on a sweet, surreal, hilarious run of comics. Then we check the mailbox and have a long talk about art and whatnot. Plus: Iron-Man is put on blast. Transcript available at UnpackingPe... by Unpacking Peanuts

59 min listen

Special Episode - A Charlie Brown Christmas! Remastered: As much a part of the holidays as Rudolph and mistletoe, the legendary first Peanuts special has lived in the hearts of millions since its debut in 1965. In this special episode Jimmy, Harold, and Michael examine the strips that were adapted for the ... by Unpacking Peanuts

107 min listen

1955 Part 1 - The World Develops Before Our Eyes: Schulz is living the posh life in Minnesota while willing Peanuts to ever greater heights. It’s the era of big laughs and big jaws, and Snoopy is busting out…and kinda ticked off! Plus: Snow comes UP, you blockhead. Transcript available at UnpackingP... by Unpacking Peanuts

76 min listen

With Will & Kevin Hines, Hosts of Screw It We’re Just Gonna Talk About Comics podcast: Today, the guys are joined by hilarious UCB comedians, and hosts of the popular “Screw It, We’re Just Gonna Talk About Comics” podcast, Will and Kevin Hines. We discuss the brothers' relationship with Peanuts through the years as well as the poignanc... by Unpacking Peanuts

95 min listen

Special Episode - The Six Bunny Wunnies Get Banned!: In this special edition of Unpacking Peanuts, the guys take a close look at three of Schulz’s classic 1972 stories… Snoopy Versus The Cat Next Door, Thompson Is In Trouble, and The Six Bunny Wunnies Freak Out. Plus: Fear and Loathing in Hennepin Coun... by Unpacking Peanuts

71 min listen

1960 Part 2 - Do You Believe in Charles Schulz?: Jimmy expands on his theory of how Charles Schulz is a character in Peanuts. Michael talks to leaves, and Harold gets his first comic book! Plus: Liz Phair, and Alan Moore, and Mort Sahl, and Gertrude Stein Transcript available at UnpackingPeanuts.co... by Unpacking Peanuts

90 min listen

1979 Part 2 - I Love Chuck. I Think He’s Real Neat.: The guys have a deep discussion about one of the most famous storylines in Peanuts history. Is it a peak or does the strip turn too dark? Either way, it's a fascinating run of comics as Schulz closes off the 70’s as powerful an artist as he’s ever be... by Unpacking Peanuts

91 min listen

Bonus Episode - It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!: Spooky Season is upon us, and Harold, Michael, and Jimmy are taking a special episode long look at the Great Pumpkin, both in the strip and the animated special. They highlight the themes and origins of the idea and how it’s become a lasting part of ... by Unpacking Peanuts

78 min listen

Go Back to School, Charlie Brown!: It’s the launch of a special season where we look at some of the themes that made Peanuts a success. And since fall is here, we are hitting the books! The guys look at a sampling of strips featuring Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally and more. And maybe te... by Unpacking Peanuts

57 min listen

Special Episode - Todd Webb: Harold, Jimmy and Michael welcome cartoonist and musician Todd Webb to the show! Todd is the creator of the critically acclaimed daily strip The Poet, and the creative force behind the music of Seamonster. The gang take a look at Todd’s favorite stri... by Unpacking Peanuts

72 min listen

1977 Part 1 - May the Force Be With You, Sweet Babboo!: The seventies are skywalking and it’s a time of beginnings and endings, as our old pal Shermy comes to bat for the last time and the greatest term of endearment in pop culture ever is exclaimed by Sally for the first time. Plus: Woodstock was in ‘Na... by Unpacking Peanuts

81 min listen

1963 Part 2 - Why Don’t You Ever Call Me Cutie?: Lucy finds out she is an “uncutie.” Snoopy needs to take it on the lam. And we meet a boy named “5.” Also, the guys discuss perhaps the most controversial strip in the Schulz canon and how it has been understood and misunderstood in the years since. ... by Unpacking Peanuts

63 min listen

Finale Season Three - 1960-1964: We wrap up the first half of the sixties in style with a look back at Schulz’s best unseen characters, listener questions, and some Peanuts comic book stories penned by the man himself. Plus: DJ Jenna Clay on the Little Red Haired Girl! (If you want ... by Unpacking Peanuts

85 min listen

1978 Part 2 - Whatever I Was Saying, I’m Not Saying It Anymore: The enduring friendship of Woodstock and Snoopy is warming hearts and sharing the spotlight with classics like Lucy and Schroeder at the piano. Elsewhere, the guys discuss Manga, imagination, and Michael Golden’s ‘Nam comic. Plus: Schrucy? Transcript... by Unpacking Peanuts

76 min listen

1977 Part 2 - He’s Just Drawing Snoopy, Right?: The gang ponders characters with weird foreheads, characters without mouths, and the unspeakable horror of “Henry.” Meanwhile, back in Peanuts: Linus mansplains, Woodstock can’t shave, and Spike is a player. Plus: No more logo in the top left corner... by Unpacking Peanuts

54 min listen

1980 Part 2 - The End of the World as We Know It: The whole gang goes to a new camp that’s predicting the end of days, and Michael, Harold, and Jimmy are there for it. Elsewhere, the Beagle Scouts rumble, and even Woodstock “gets into it!” Plus: If pigs are so smart, why are they pigs? Transcript av... by Unpacking Peanuts

77 min listen

1950 Part 2 - How I Hate Him: We do a deep dive into the first few months of the Peanuts comic strip, as Charles Schulz and Charlie Brown begin their epic journey together. We meet our hero Good Ol’ Charlie Brown, his pals Patty and Shermy. Plus: A cute little pup named Snoopy.Tr... by Unpacking Peanuts

45 min listen

1952 Part 1 - I’ll Be A Hypocrite: PEANUTS EVERY SUNDAY! Peanuts gets a Sunday page, and Charles Schulz comes out swinging. Interesting developments on the Snoopy watch, and Jimmy and Michael get a joke decades later than they should have, and the introduction of one of the icons of P... by Unpacking Peanuts

58 min listen

Finale Season Two - 1956-1959: We wrap up the fabulous 50’s with a look at how far we have come! Michael, Harold, and Jimmy pick their favorite year of strips so far, answer the mail, and take a peek at a great “lost” influence on Charles Schulz. Plus: Buy Jif! Transcript availabl... by Unpacking Peanuts

80 min listen

Special Episode - Alexis Fajardo: Join us as we chat with accomplished cartoonist, and Editorial Director of the Charles M. Schulz Studio, Alexis Fajardo! We discuss Lex’s two decades of work as the creator of the popular Kid Beowulf series as well as his work helping to produce Pean... by Unpacking Peanuts

73 min listen

1957 Part 2 - Who Do You Like Better, Your Mother or Your Father?: Harold, Michael and Jimmy discuss what makes Schulz’s art different from contemporaries like Mort Walker or Dik Brown. Michael unlocks one of the secret Peanuts joke formulas, and we check in on the Good ol’ Angerometer. Plus: What a Team! Good Grief... by Unpacking Peanuts

63 min listen

1956 Part 2 - If My Kite Was Caught In A Tree I’d Yell At It: Charlie Brown’s kite is stuck in a tree… for a week! We take a long look at this rarely seen series of strips that Schulz himself considered a high water mark. Plus: Bug watching with Lucy. Transcript available at UnpackingPeanuts.com Unpacking Peanu... by Unpacking Peanuts

93 min listen

Special Episode: Happiness is Talking With Jeannie Schulz!: We are thrilled to have as our special guest, Jeannie Schulz! Joining her is Schulz Museum Curator Benjamin Clark. Mrs. Schulz shares with us memories of her husband including the origin of “Sweet Babboo,” and we read some strips that Jeannie says gi... by Unpacking Peanuts

35 min listen

1980 Part 1 - Exclusive Rights to Your Shovel: We get back into the strips and a new decade of Peanuts after considering the whole concept of decades and our strange practice of breaking down culture and pop culture into 10-year chunks. PLUS: Talking fairway bushes! Transcript available at Unpack... by Unpacking Peanuts

81 min listen

1983 Part 1 - I See You Have a Security Blanket…: In this episode, the guys ask what it is that sparks a burst of creativity? And how does the calendar affect a daily cartoonist. Linus kicks the blanket habit (briefly) and is trying to help others do the same. Peppermint Patty loves her dad and Spi... by Unpacking Peanuts

68 min listen

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With Joel Hodgson, Creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000

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