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Unpacking Peanuts
Unpacking Peanuts
Jimmy Gownley, Michael Cohen, Harold Buchholz

The show where three cartoonists take an in-depth look at the greatest comic strip of all time-- Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz.

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Season 9 Wrap-up - 1985-1989

The gang talks about all of the “new” Peanuts characters. How have they changed since they were introduced? Which ones... more

01 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
1989 Part 3 - It’s Cute. It’s Sweet. It’s Funny.

Is it a case of mistaken identity, or is Snoopy an identity thief? Also, can Snoopy talk now?! Elsewhere in... more

24 Sep 2024 · 56 minutes
1989 Part 2 - Two Old Friends Sharing a Sandwich

Snoopy is off on an adventure with the foreign legion. Marcie is making Peppermint Patty jealous, Sally is writing more... more

17 Sep 2024 · 56 minutes
1989 Part 1- I’m Very Fond of You Charles, But Stay Loose!

What did the future look like to cartoonists in 1989? Harold shares a fascinating look at what people were predicting... more

10 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Special Episode - What a Difference A Panel Makes - With Todd Webb

Cartoonist Todd Webb, creator of The Poet, is back and we are taking a close look at the biggest change... more

03 Sep 2024 · 42 minutes
1988 Part 3 - The Valley of the Dogs

Well, it’s that time again… the every 500-year reunion of all the beagles in the world. Also, Marcie is on... more

27 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
1988 Part 2 - Little Snapshots of Their Lives

Be ready! Pay attention! Concentrate! Cuz Schulz is on fire again, and things are happening! Lydia is driving Linus nuts.... more

20 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
1988 Part 1 - Do You Think the Red Baron Likes Garfield?

The comics page is revitalized with new strips from young creators, and it seems like the competition/inspiration has revitalized Schulz... more

13 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
1987 Part 3 - Schulz is Still Number One!

The working cartoonists of 1987 pick Schulz as the greatest of all time! But with all the talk of aches... more

06 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
1987 Part 2 - Rerun is a Non-Sequitur

After 37 years, Charles Schulz has created a world that his readers have taken into their hearts. And as Sparky... more

30 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
1987 Part 1 - Linus, Lydia, and the “Shadow of the Past”

Schulz is at a crossroad in his career. He is now a member of a Hall of Fame filled with... more

23 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
1986 Part 3 - I Will Destroy You and All Your Cousins

The Gang goes to Camp Remote which causes Marcie to emote. Linus also makes another strong showing with a few... more

16 Jul 2024 · 54 minutes
1986 Part 2 - Woodstock Gets Buzzed

Schulz is having fun reintroducing Linus, and he creates a great foil for him in the enigmatic and maddening Lydia.... more

09 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
1986 Part 1 - Attack of the Nancy Fans!

In this wild episode, Unpacking Peanuts gets cyberbullied by a Who’s Who of Nancy Fans, including Bill (Zippy the Pinhead)... more

02 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
1985 Part 3 - Snoopy is a Punk Rocker

It’s been a year of Sally’s anxieties, worm attacks, and hanging out at the mall. Some old favorites make some... more

25 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
1985 Part 2 - Go Back to the Future, Snoopy!

In this episode, Sally introduces us to “The Glamorous World of Punctuation,” Snoopy and Woodstock go fishing, and Schulz goes... more

18 Jun 2024 · 55 minutes
1985 Part 1 - Peppermint Patty Gets a Win

We start our new format episodes by answering a listener question about art versus content… for half an hour! Then... more

11 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
1950 Re-Mastered (Parts 1 and 2)

As you know, Unpacking Peanuts began when podcasting was just in its infancy and people had yet to discover things... more

04 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
It’s a Clip Show, Charlie Brown!

Unpacking Peanuts has been blessed with a plethora (a plethora, I say!) of amazing guests. Hop into the Unpacking Peanuts... more

21 May 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Special Episode: She’s a Pretty “Sharp” Mother

Happy Mother’s Day, moms! This one's for you. The gang strolls through Mother’s Day strips from the 60s to the... more

07 May 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Wrap-up Season 8 - 1980-1984 - Snoopy v. Garfield: Dawn of Plush Stuff

We wrap up the early 80s and then take a look at some of the strips sharing space in the... more

23 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
1984 Part 2 - Peppermint Paris

Peppermint Patty flunks big time. What’s her punishment? A trip to Europe of course!  Back home, Linus and Charlie Brown... more

16 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
1984 Part 1 - Big Brother is Watching You, Charlie Brown

It’s 1984. A time for rumpled expressions, tall grapes, and spotting black. It’s also another year highlighting sports, exercise, and... more

09 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
1983 Part 2 - Would You Like To Push Me Into the Lake, Sir?

Charlie Brown finds himself in the midst of a love triangle. Of course he has no idea what to do... more

02 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Bonus Episode: April Fools!

Is it a bonus mini episode or a cruel prank played on you by the heartless hosts of Unpacking Peanuts?... more

01 Apr 2024 · 8 minutes
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... more

26 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
1982 Part 2 - Kiss Her, You Blockhead!

Marcie makes her move and shows Charlie Brown how she feels. Charlie Brown blows it, leaving Peppermint Patty to pick... more

19 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
1982 Part 1 - Woodstock Versus the Ugly Giant!

Happy any day, everybody! In this episode, Peppermint Patty is in a greeting card quandary. Woodstock is a knight in... more

12 Mar 2024 · 56 minutes
100th Episode “Spectacular”: The Wheel of Comic Strip Destiny!

The gang has a lot of fun answering the mail, and celebrates by taking a look at a totally random... more

05 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
1981 Part 2 - If There’s a Foul Ball Behind 3rd Base, It’s the Shortstop’s Play

Marcie accidentally tricks Peppermint Patty into thinking she experienced a miracle, sending Patty off on a quest to better the... more

27 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
1981 Part 1- A Picture Is Worth 810 Words

Schulz is bringing back some classics and balancing them with wild new directions. Lucy is at her crabby best. Linus... more

20 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Special Episode - Love in the Time of Wishy-Washiness

It’s that time of year again and the guys are revisiting the best Valentine's Day strips from the late 60s... more

13 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
With Gary Groth of Fantagraphics, Publisher of the Complete Peanuts

Gary Groth is here! The Fantagraphics founder, and editor and publisher of the Complete Peanuts, tells us of his evolving... more

06 Feb 2024 · 57 minutes
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... more

30 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
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... more

23 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
With Benjamin Clark, curator of the Schulz Museum

The fabulous curator of the Charles M. Schulz Museum returns for a fun conversation about what’s coming up at the... more

16 Jan 2024 · 45 minutes
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.... more

09 Jan 2024 · 35 minutes
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... more

26 Dec 2023 · 59 minutes
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... more

19 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 46 minutes
Bonus Episode - Happy Birthday Beethoven

Cut the cake and fire up the hi-fi! The gang is talking music and reviewing some classic strips as we... more

16 Dec 2023 · 55 minutes
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... more

12 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
1979 Part 1 - Don’t You Want to Go to Happy Piggy Land?

Charles Schulz has his Band on the Run moment… and if you understand that, then you’ve listened to too many... more

05 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
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... more

28 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
1978 Part 1 - Linus Versus The Power of Darkness

Schulz is honing his knuckleball and settling in for the end of the seventies, while Snoopy the Scoutmaster is heading... more

21 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
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:... more

14 Nov 2023 · 53 minutes
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... more

07 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Special Episode - The Great Pumpkin - Remastered

This episode was originally released on October 15, 2022. Spooky Season is upon us, and Harold, Michael, and Jimmy are taking... more

31 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
1976 Part 2 - Goodnight, Noodleneck

Marcie is the object of some unwanted affection, Woodstock gets a makeover, Jimmy explains Pennsylvania sales tax, and Peppermint Patty... more

24 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
1976 Part 1 - May I Pose a Different Way of Looking at It?

Beagles, Bummers, and the Bicentennial It’s a year of surreal surprises, and sad sequences as we say goodbye to Sally’s... more

17 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
1975 Part 2 - Eggs Benedict for My Brother Spike!

It’s a red letter day in the strip, as Snoopy’s brother Spike makes his first appearance.  But it’s not all... more

10 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
1975 Part 1 - The Neighbors Hate Me

Snoopy gets enlisted as Peppermint Patty’s watchdog  but gets foiled by a waterbed. Linus falls in love with someone named... more

03 Oct 2023 · 58 minutes
You Have Dissociative Identity Disorder, Snoopy!

Everyone loves Snoopy. But which Snoopy is your favorite Snoopy? Does the Flying Ace send your heart soaring? Or is... more

26 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Peanut Butter and Unrequited Love

The guys look at a selection of lonely heart strips that get to the lonely heart of the strip. Because,... more

19 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
It Takes Two, Snoopy!

Our special focus season continues as the guys take a look at some of the best comedic duos in Peanuts.... more

12 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
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. ... more

05 Sep 2023 · 56 minutes
With Ivan Brunetti - Author of Cartooning: Philosophy and Practice

This week, we chat with acclaimed cartoonist Ivan Brunetti. Ivan’s work has been seen in the New Yorker and he... more

15 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
Season 5 Wrap Up 1970-1974 - Peanuts Jubilee

It’s a fond look back at the early 70’s, as the guys talk about the highlights of the decade so... more

08 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
1974 Part 2 - Let’s Hang Around the House and Deteriorate

Sally is talking to buildings. Woodstock’s got a bike. Lucy has some pitching advice, and someone called Loretta is selling... more

01 Aug 2023 · 58 minutes
1974 Part 1 - Give Em the Ol’ Knuckle Shoe

Peppermint Patty drops out of society to beep ol’ Snoop on the nose. Can Marcie bring her back to reality?... more

25 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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... more

18 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
1973 Part 2 - That’s Not a Grade, It’s Sarcasm

Is Linus a genius, or… not? Thibault the bully is back, but Marcie is having none of it! Miss Othmar... more

11 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
1973 Part 1 - Goodnight Mister Shlabotnik

Charlie Brown almost gets honored but then doesn’t. Peppermint Patty takes on the notion of Truth itself, and Snoopy achieves... more

04 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
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…... more

27 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
1972 Part 2 - Toodle-oo Caribou!

Charlie Brown is the talk of the girl’s camp as Peppermint Patty meets the legendary Little Red Haired Girl, and... more

20 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
1972 Part 1 - Time Alone Can Judge a Work of Art

Schulz’s life is in upheaval and that is mirrored in the strip. Linus is thrown out of the house, Lucy... more

13 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
1971 Part 2 - Here’s Joe Cool

Snoopy’s got a new persona, and it’s one for the ages. But is Charlie Brown an incompetent or just wishy... more

06 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
1971 Part 1 - For the Love of Miss Helen Sweetstory

Doomed romance is in the air as  Snoopy falls in love with his favorite author, and Peppermint Patty writes a... more

30 May 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
With Mark Crilley - author of Miki Falls, Akiko, Brody’s Ghost, and the Drawing Lesson

It’s an extra-special day at the studio—Mark Crilley is here! We had a great discussion with the author of the... more

23 May 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
1970 Part 2 - Woodstock and The World Famous Grocery Clerk

At the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm, there’s a riot goin’ on! But amid the chaos, Snoopy finds romance, and Woodstock... more

16 May 2023 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
1970 Part 1 - Charlie Brown is the GOAT

It's a brand new decade, and things are getting weird. Is Snoopy the Head Beagle, or just a funny looking... more

09 May 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
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... more

05 May 2023 · 1 minute
With Joel Hodgson, Creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000

It’s a very special day at Unpacking Peanuts, as the guys welcome comedian, actor, writer, and creator of the legendary... more

18 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Finale Season 4: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

We say so long to the Swinging 60’s, and set the stage for the Sunny 70’s as Jimmy, Michael and... more

11 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
1969 Part 2 - If You’re Late For The First Day of School, Do They Kill You?

Lucy’s year continues, and apparently even God is a fan! But all is not rosy, cuz the Little Red Haired... more

04 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
1969 Part 1 - Feelin’ Groovy

It may be Lucy’s Year, but Schulz is raising the stakes and going to extremes… and maybe feeling a bit... more

28 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
1968 Part 2 - That’s  Art!

The world is changing, and Charles Schulz is changing with it. As America struggles (once again) with racial divide, Schulz... more

21 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
1968 Part 1 - Let’s Not Overlook The Possibility of Genius

What makes a bird a Woodstock? Well, someone must know, because even stupid questions have answers! We watch as the... more

14 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Special Episode: Happy Anniversary To Us!

Good Grief, we made it a year! Join us as we pat ourselves on the back, talk about our other... more

07 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
1967 Part 2 - No One Understands My Generation Either

It's the Summer of Love, and we discuss the real world inspiration for the Little Red Haired Girl. Meanwhile, Schulz... more

28 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
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,... more

21 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
Happy Valentine’s Day, You Blockhead!

Love is in the air… or is that despair? Sometimes it’s the same thing, especially for Good Ol’ Charlie Brown.... more

14 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
The Football Strips - Special Episode

In honor of the “Big Game” we take a look at all of the annual Charlie Brown versus Lucy football... more

07 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
1966 Part 2 - The Name’s Patty… “Peppermint” Patty

There’s a new girl on the scene and she’s set to be a star, as Schulz turns the kid comic... more

31 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
1966 Part 1 - I Only Dread One Day at a Time

Snoopy’s latest persona is a pop culture sensation, and he’s threatening to take over the entire strip! Unless the French... more

24 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
With Benjamin Clark, Curator of the Charles M. Schulz Museum

Today, the guys welcome Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center Curator Benjamin Clark. Benjamin leads a team of professionals... more

17 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
1965 Part 2 - The Flying Ace Takes Off!

Peanuts is peaking and we are here for it! Charlie Brown goes to camp and makes a good temporary friend.... more

10 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
1965 Part 1 - Young Beagles In Love

Snoopy’s late night rendezvous with a certain girl beagle leads to thoughts of marriage. But will Snoopy get left at... more

03 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
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... more

13 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
With Stephen J. Lind, Author of A Charlie Brown Religion

In this episode, we chat with Stephen Lind, author of the fascinating book A Charlie Brown Religion. We discuss the... more

06 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
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... more

29 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
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Today, the guys welcome Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center Curator Benjamin Clark. Benjamin leads a team of professionals dedicated to... more