The gang takes a look at the strips and sequences that inspired the second Peanuts Christmas Special. Strips from the... more

Cormac makes his well coiffed debut appearance and brings a bit of 90’s swagger to the strip. But will he... more

Lucy is the laughingstock of the neighborhood because Linus is patting birds on the head again. And that’s not the... more

Snoopy is stuck at the Van Pelt’s. Lydia is still torturing Linus, and Charles Schulz is doing some artwork unlike... more

Schulz is getting pretty radical too… at least when it comes to new art techniques and comic strip approaches. Meanwhile,... more

Sally is teaching Sunday school and runs into a student as obstinate as she is. Linus is still fighting the... more

Snoopy is drinking all of Marcie’s root beer, but maybe President Wilson can straighten him out. Meanwhile, Schulz takes some... more

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

Marcie is struggling with the pressure of being perfect, but there’s a place for everyone at the Brown house. Later,... more

Charlie Brown has a girlfriend! The arrival of Peggy Jean is turning things around for Good Ol’ Charlie Brown… but... more

Charlie Brown’s family shares a tradition with Jimmy’s, but neither is gud at speling. A pencil sharpener inspires a run... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode, the guys ask what it is that sparks a burst of creativity? And how does the calendar... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The whole gang goes to a new camp that’s predicting the end of days, and Michael, Harold, and Jimmy are... more

We get back into the strips and a new decade of Peanuts after considering the whole concept of decades and... more

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

We are thrilled to have as our special guest, Jeannie Schulz! Joining her is Schulz Museum Curator Benjamin Clark. Mrs.... more

We arrive at the end of another decade and give our final thoughts on a sweet, surreal, hilarious run of... more

As much a part of the holidays as Rudolph and mistletoe, the legendary first Peanuts special has lived in the... more

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

The guys have a deep discussion about one of the most famous storylines in Peanuts history. Is it a peak... more

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

The enduring friendship of Woodstock and Snoopy is warming hearts and sharing the spotlight with classics like Lucy and Schroeder... more

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

The gang ponders characters with weird foreheads, characters without mouths, and the unspeakable horror of  “Henry.” Meanwhile, back in Peanuts:... more

The seventies are skywalking and it’s a time of beginnings and endings, as our old pal Shermy comes to bat... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It’s the launch of a special season where we look at some of the themes that made Peanuts a success. ... more

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

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

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

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

This week we take a long look at the famous “Mister Sack” storyline; a sequence of strips from 1973 that... more

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

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

In this special edition of Unpacking Peanuts, the guys take a close look at three of Schulz’s classic 1972 stories…... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here's a short teaser for Unpacking Peanuts, the show where 3 lifelong cartoonists take an in-depth look at the comic... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Linus continues his reign as the master of sincere sarcasm. Sally gets hysterical, which Michael finds upsetting; and Charles Schulz,... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As much a part of the holidays as Rudolph and mistletoe, the legendary first Peanuts special has lived in the... more

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

Today, the guys are joined by hilarious UCB comedians, and hosts of the popular “Screw It, We’re Just Gonna Talk... more