Unpacking Peanuts Podcast
1) With Andrew Farago: Author of Snoopy: The Story of My Life
Today, the gang welcomes Andrew Farago: Curator of the Cartoon Art Museum, and author of several books on comics and two on Peanuts in particular. We discuss Andrew’s approach to crafting Snoopy’s “au...Show More
2) With Paige Braddock, Creative Director Emeritus for the Schulz Studio
We are thrilled to welcome Paige Braddock, the Creative Director Emeritus for the Schulz Studio. Hired by Charles Schulz himself as Creative Director in 1999, Paige is also the talented cartoonist beh...Show More
3) Sittiin’ in the Mailbox #1
The gang answers your emails in this special fun-sized bonus episode!
4) Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown!
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Peanuts, Michael, Harold, and Jimmy each pick their top ten Peanuts strips of all time! Who picks what? Will one character dominate? One Decade? Listen to find out...Show More
5) Preview: Jimmy Gownley’s Dumb Ideas
Please enjoy this special full-length preview of Jimmy’s new podcast. It is available on Substack or wherever you listen to podcasts. Gvillecomics.substack.com
6) Understanding Snoopy: Episode 2 - A Few Lines Expressing Joy
Our season-long look at the world famous beagle continues. This week we discuss Snoopy’s metamorphosis from cute puppy to banana nose anarchist to doghouse philosopher. Along the way, we discuss evolv...Show More
7) 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. Jimmy Gownley, Harold Buchholz and Michael Cohen exami...Show More
8) With Nat Gertler, Eisner-Winning Author and Comics Historian
Eisner-winning author and comics historian Nat Gertler is here to talk about his long association with Peanuts, preserving obscure Schulz art and comics, and why these characters still resonate within...Show More
9) Wrap-up Season 12 - No One Shook Hands and Said Good Game
We wrap up the Great Peanuts Re-Read and reflect back on the fun and challenges of reading all 17,897 Peanuts comic strips. Then we discuss the death of Charles Schulz, the continued impact of Peanuts...Show More
10) 2000 - Charles Schulz… How Can We Ever Forget Him?
We complete the Great Peanuts Re-read, and bid a tearful farewell to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, and Lucy. But wait, there will be more! Listen to find out what’s next for Unpacking Peanuts. Plus: H...Show More