1960 Part 2 - Do You Believe in Charles Schulz?

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1953 Part 1 - A Bundle of Fuss: As Schulz world continues to grow both in life and within the panels of Peanuts, Jimmy, Michael, and Harold reflect on the influence of Schulz on their own process. Also Peanuts versus the Photorealists, the definition of fussbudget and variations on... by Unpacking Peanuts

69 min listen

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1951 Part 1 - Music for Mudpies: Charles Schulz spends his first year as a full-time cartoonist exploring the form, and honing his themes. Little gags, little folks, and toy pianos are where it’s at in '51, but is this new girl Violet good… or evil? Plus: What is up with this dog? by Unpacking Peanuts

30 min listen

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Allentown PA: Welcome to Unpacking Peanuts, the show where three cartoonists take an in-depth look at the greatest comic strip of all time-- Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. Hosted by Jimmy Gownley, Michael Cohen, and Harold Buchholz Coming March 15, 2022 by Unpacking Peanuts

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1956 Part 1 - Will You Be My Friend, Charlie Brown?: Lucy presents some little known facts and Linus figures some things out. There are a lot of kids in the Schulz household, and it’s fueling a whole bunch of hilarious comics. Plus: Charlie Brown gets what he wants… or does he? Transcript available at ... by Unpacking Peanuts

66 min listen

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1951 Part 2 - A Pretty Good Guy: It’s all the best, the funniest, and the firsts as we go through the strips of Peanuts’ first full year. We touch on the deepening of Schulz’s craft and themes, the influence of UPA animation, plus: the Zen of Charlie Brown. by Unpacking Peanuts

66 min listen

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1958 Part 1 - I Thought It Was The Fallout: Jimmy asks: What is art for? Linus becomes a fanatic. Lucy loves Schroeder. Violet admires her dad, and Snoopy starts a very weird trend. Be sure to tell your pencil pal that it’s another great year of comics from Charles M. Schulz. Plus: Hi-Fi’s and... by Unpacking Peanuts

69 min listen

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1952 Part 2 - Mangle Terror War Hate: It’s the first appearance of Snoopy the mimic! And he may be the most complex character in the history of western literature, but he’ll always be Lucy’s baby brother to us… Linus is here! Transcript available at UnpackingPeanuts.com Unpacking Pean... by Unpacking Peanuts

55 min listen

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1953 Part 2 - Ode To Joy: Linus is growing up fast. Also, how to become a virtuoso the Charles Schulz way, and more discussion about the letter “W” than is allowed in most municipalities. Plus: Filthy! Grimy! Children! by Unpacking Peanuts

51 min listen

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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

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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

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1958 Part 2 - Germs! Disease! Infection!: Have you ever had to try to glue crayons together? Linus has. Jimmy tells more vaguely troubling childhood anecdotes, and Lucy thinks Charlie Brown is a spy. Meanwhile, back in 1958 it’s Liberals versus Conservatives as everything new is old again. P... by Unpacking Peanuts

74 min listen

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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

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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

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Unpacking Peanuts Sneak Preview: Unpacking Peanuts begins next week! Join Michael Cohen, Harold Buchholz, and Jimmy Gownley on their great Peanuts Re-Read, and enjoy this special sneak peak at an upcoming episode. by Unpacking Peanuts

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1954 Part 1 - Look at Me! I’m Dancing!: Slick and ever-tightening cartooning mixed with some beautiful detail and a touch of the surreal is the look of the year for Schulz, and his cast of characters are growing richer and more complex as they feel unrequited love, sibling rivalry and more... by Unpacking Peanuts

76 min listen

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1954 Part 2 - A Cold Wet Nose on a Warm Summer Day: Jimmy unleashes an outlandish Peanuts conspiracy theory as we investigate the strangest sequence in all of Peanuts when Lucy hits the links with … adults?? Plus: Braun… Charlotte Braun. by Unpacking Peanuts

82 min listen

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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

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1957 Part 1 - Frustrated and Inhibited: Charles Schulz is loosening up and branching out. He even hires his friend, good ol’ Jim Sasseville and launches a second strip. Meanwhile, Lucy is torn between the desire to create and the desire to destroy. Plus: Do polar bears get cold? Transcript... by Unpacking Peanuts

54 min listen

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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

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1959 Part 1 - Psychiatric Help 5¢: Sally Brown is born! Will becoming a big brother change Charlie Brown for the better, or is it just going to derail his baseball career? Also, Lucy starts a new business…as the gang’s gruff therapist of course! But is five cents too much for her “adv... by Unpacking Peanuts

84 min listen

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1967 Part 1 - The Day I Threw My Strike: Linus continues his reign as the master of sincere sarcasm. Sally gets hysterical, which Michael finds upsetting; and Charles Schulz, now the calm center of a worldwide phenomenon, works to integrate his flood of new ideas while maintaining his belov... by Unpacking Peanuts

83 min listen

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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

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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

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1955- Part 2 - Be of Good Cheer, Snoopy!: It’s a year filled with classic jokes and classical music, but Charlie Brown’s stomach hurts and it’s all Lucy’s fault. Yet while Charlie Brown steps back, the rest of the gang rise to the moment. Plus: Jimmy reveals his pick for the GOAT Peanuts str... by Unpacking Peanuts

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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

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1962 Part 2 - Charles Schulz Sees You: The guys discuss the profound way in which Schulz engages and honors his readers on their own terms. Meanwhile, in the strip, Linus is patting birds on the head, Sally can’t deal with kindergarten, and Lucy sets an all time record for crabbiness! Plu... by Unpacking Peanuts

101 min listen

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1964 Part 1 - Good Ol’ Wishy-Washy Charlie Brown: In a true Peanuts epic, Lucy presents Charlie Brown with a slideshow of his faults, and Linus fanboys for Doctor Horwich (who used to be Miss Frances) in a deep-cut Peanuts callback. Meanwhile, Snoopy is getting aggressive, and we see more of newcome... by Unpacking Peanuts

65 min listen

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Finale Season 1 - 1950-1955: We are halfway through the first decade of Peanuts, and It’s been a thrill to watch Charles Schulz develop his strip from humble beginnings to the cusp of greatness. In this finale episode, we recap where we have been so far and hint at where we go n... by Unpacking Peanuts

84 min listen

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Special Episode - William Pepper: We welcome the host of the OG Peanuts podcast, It’s a Podcast, Charlie Brown, William Pepper. William gives us the lowdown on his long running show and then picks his Fab Five Peanuts strips of all time! Plus: Does Lucy mean well? William Pepper's wo... by Unpacking Peanuts

66 min listen

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1959 Part 2 - If You Can’t Trust Dogs and Little Babies: While Charlie Brown is succeeding as a brother, Linus is ranting about someone called “The Great Pumpkin.” When he’s not fawning over his beloved teacher Miss Othmar that is. Plus: Sally smooches Linus. Transcript available at UnpackingPeanuts.com Un... by Unpacking Peanuts

70 min listen

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1960 Part 2 - Do You Believe in Charles Schulz?

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