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... Read More

Episode 323 is a bargain. I mean, not like cheap socks or 2-for-1 toasters like you could get at Zellers in Canada in the 1980s. (I’m just guessing about that.) But in this episode, we’re playing TIME WARP, one of two games Zellers developed in 1983 all on its own for the 2600, maybe in aisle 3 between the winter coats and MC Hammer parachute pants. And the episode is ABSOLUTELY FREE! No coupon required. You’re welcome. Original Short Story: The Terminal. The Eternal. And the Guy Who Counts Time. Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs “Take... Read More

No Christmas content really this episode, but it’s dropping on Christmas Day, so…MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hope you and yours have a lovely day and joyous holiday season! Here at the podcast, we’re relaxing with a movie as is our tradition for the last episode of the year. This time, it’s the 1963 classic JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS. Ancient Greek Gods! Skeletons with swords! Goat-based slapstick! As usual, we have a friend dropping by for movie time. It would be great if it was Santa Claus, but we got someone even better! Jeff Fulton from “Into the Verticial Blank” joins... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Ok, look. It’s the holiday season. And while we all try to be good, if you’re like me, you stumble a bit. We probably all deserve a bit of coal in our holiday stockings. Just think of episode 321 as your penance before the Big Guy brings your presents. This episode, we’re talking about the 1982 Hanna-Barbera animated special “Christmas Comes to Pacland”. Yep, that’s a thing HB made. Must have lost a bet. And now it’s a thing for us to talk about. So, let’s get it over with.  Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his... Read More

While you gulp down the last of the pumpkin pie, give episode 320 a listen. We’re clowning around with one of Audacity Games’ 2021 debuts CIRCUS CONVOY. Does the game barrel down the highway of fun? Or does it stall out in a ditch somewhere? BAD POETRY CORNER: OVER THE BIG TOP Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs “Take a Chance”, “Reformat” and “Pinball Springs”.  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the “Storytime” theme. Support the show at patreon.com  www.carnivalofgleecreations.com has all the info... Read More

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... Read More

As a kid in the arcade, I found Sega’s 1983 title CONGO BONGO…interesting. So, of course, when I got hold of a copy of the game for the 5200, I had to try it. And now in episode 319, I have. That’s a thing I’ve done. What did I think? Well, you’ll have to listen and find out.  SHORT STORY: THE BONGO BASTARDS https://incompetech.com/Thanks to Kevin McLeod at Incompetech.com for creative commons use of his songs “Take a Chance”, “Reformat” and “Pinball Spring”.  Thanks to Sean Courtney for the Storytime Theme. Support the show at... Read More

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... Read More