Deep In Bear Country - A Berenstain Bearcast
678 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratingsPhil Gonzales takes listeners on a chronological journey through the history of Bear Country.
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Episode 74 – The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat!
October 29, 2016 09:00 - 39.8 MBWoooOOOOoooo! Erin Sheppard is BACK for the second half of our Halloween two-parter. This time, we’re talking tricking and/or treating, witches, old ladies and Monopoly. Is the Top Hat really the best piece? Erin says yes! Erin also says to go see her in “Book of Shadows” her piece in the Twin Cities Horror Festival. … Continue reading "Episode 74 – The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat!"
Episode 73 – The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest!
October 22, 2016 09:00 - 38.1 MBThings are getting spooky around here as Erin Sheppard joins me to talk about “The Ghost of the Forest!” Why do we like being scared? What’s the point of safeguarding yourself against danger only to then create your own terrors for fun? Also, things can go one of three ways – which way will they … Continue reading "Episode 73 – The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest!"
Episode 73 – The Ghost of the Forest!
October 22, 2016 09:00 - 38.1 MBThings are getting spooky around here as Erin Sheppard joins me to talk about “The Ghost of the Forest!” Why do we like being scared? What’s the point of safeguarding yourself against danger only to then create your own terrors for fun? Also, things can go one of three ways – which way will they … Continue reading "Episode 73 – The Ghost of the Forest!"
Episode 72 – The Berenstain Bears and the In-Crowd!
October 15, 2016 09:00 - 37.7 MBCaroline Fulford of the Loose Canon Podcast joins me to talk about “In-Crowds.” What are they? Do they matter? Does anything? You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the show on iTunes. Also, we’re on Google Podcasts! https://ia601208.us.archive.org/34/items/DIBCEP72/DIBC-EP72.mp3
Episode 72 – The In-Crowd!
October 15, 2016 09:00 - 37.7 MBCaroline Fulford of the Loose Canon Podcast joins me to talk about “In-Crowds.” What are they? Do they matter? Does anything? You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the show on iTunes. Also, we’re on Google Podcasts! https://ia801507.us.archive.org/5/items/DIBCEP72/DIBC-EP72.mp3
Episode 71 – “Go To School” & “The Sitter” PBS adaptations
October 08, 2016 09:00 - 17.4 MBLet’s go back in time, shall we? We’re taking a look at a couple of PBS episodes based on two of our earlier books. Are they better? Worse? By “we’re” do you mean “I’m?” Yes, yes and YES! You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, … Continue reading "Episode 71 – “Go To School” & “The Sitter” PBS adaptations"
Episode 70.5 – The Berenstain Bears Get The Gimmies on PBS
October 01, 2016 10:00 - 4.4 MBJust a quick extra to chat briefly about the PBS episode based on “Get the Gimmies.” Is it better? Kinda yes? https://ia801204.us.archive.org/27/items/DIBCEP70.5/DIBC-EP70.5.mp3
Episode 70.5 – Get The Gimmies on PBS
October 01, 2016 10:00 - 4.4 MBJust a quick extra to chat briefly about the PBS episode based on “Get the Gimmies.” Is it better? Kinda yes? https://ia601503.us.archive.org/12/items/DIBCEP70.5/DIBC-EP70.5.mp3
Episode 70 – Get The Gimmies!
October 01, 2016 09:00 - 26.8 MBElana is BACK! And we’re talking about The Gimmies – and do *we* know from Gimmies. Do The Berenstains offer up any good advice on how to deal with these Gimmies? Maybe? No? Maybe no? You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate … Continue reading "Episode 70 – Get The Gimmies!"
Episode 70 – The Berenstain Bears Get The Gimmies!
October 01, 2016 09:00 - 26.8 MBElana is BACK! And we’re talking about The Gimmies – and do *we* know from Gimmies. Do The Berenstains offer up any good advice on how to deal with these Gimmies? Maybe? No? Maybe no? You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate … Continue reading "Episode 70 – The Berenstain Bears Get The Gimmies!"
Episode 69 – On the Job and Ready, Get Set, Go!
September 24, 2016 09:00 - 17.1 MBThey’re not amazing books, but I gotta catch ’em all. https://ia801506.us.archive.org/13/items/DIBCEP69/DIBC-EP69.mp3
Episode 69 – The Berenstain Bears On the Job and Ready, Get Set, Go!
September 24, 2016 09:00 - 17.1 MBThey’re not amazing books, but I gotta catch ’em all. https://ia801205.us.archive.org/20/items/DIBCEP69/DIBC-EP69.mp3
Episode 68 – The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare!
September 17, 2016 09:00 - 44.5 MBMark had to come back to the studio so we could finish up our discussion on John Braden and I managed to keep him around to talk about “The Double Dare!” See Mark in “Sweet Dreams, Alfie” at the Twin Cities Horror Festival this October! https://ia601204.us.archive.org/12/items/DIBCEP68/DIBC-EP68.mp3
Episode 68 – The Double Dare!
September 17, 2016 09:00 - 44.5 MBMark had to come back to the studio so we could finish up our discussion on John Braden and I managed to keep him around to talk about “The Double Dare!” See Mark in “Sweet Dreams, Alfie” at the Twin Cities Horror Festival this October! https://ia601505.us.archive.org/26/items/DIBCEP68/DIBC-EP68.mp3
Episode 67 – Meet The Berenstain Bears!
September 10, 2016 09:00 - 53.4 MBWait. But, we’ve already met the OOOOHHHHHHH IT’S A RECORD! Mr. Mark Sweeney joins me for a listening party as we dig into “Meet the Berenstain Bears,” a 1982 release from Kid Stuff Records. It’s . . . something all right. Make sure and check out Mr. Sweeney in “Sweet Dreams, Alfie” at this fall’s … Continue reading "Episode 67 – Meet The Berenstain Bears!"
Episode 66 – Trouble At School!
September 03, 2016 09:00 - 19 MBWhat sort of trouble? I don’t know! Mr. Wentworth just told me to come in here and say there was trouble at the school, that’s all! I didn’t expect a kind of – Anyway, I’m talking about this book. https://ia601509.us.archive.org/18/items/DIBCEP66/DIBC-EP66.mp3
Episode 66 – The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble At School!
September 03, 2016 09:00 - 19 MBWhat sort of trouble? I don’t know! Mr. Wentworth just told me to come in here and say there was trouble at the school, that’s all! I didn’t expect a kind of – Anyway, I’m talking about this book. https://ia601203.us.archive.org/22/items/DIBCEP66/DIBC-EP66.mp3
Episode 65 – The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble With Friends!
August 27, 2016 19:29 - 50.3 MBWhen is a friend not a friend? When she’s a little bossy — and a little braggy. Sister Bear meets her match and also meets a legacy character and they’re the same person and this book is a year late . . . sorry. Also, Shannon Campe of the Stage of Fools podcast joins me … Continue reading "Episode 65 – The Berenstain Bears’ Trouble With Friends!"
Episode 65 – The Trouble With Friends!
August 27, 2016 19:29 - 50.3 MBWhen is a friend not a friend? When she’s a little bossy — and a little braggy. Sister Bear meets her match and also meets a legacy character and they’re the same person and this book is a year late . . . sorry. Also, Shannon Campe of the Stage of Fools podcast joins me … Continue reading "Episode 65 – The Trouble With Friends!"
Episode 64 – Live Show!
August 20, 2016 09:00 - 46.3 MBOn Saturday, August 13, I had the honor of hosting a LIVE SHOW at the grand opening of Bradley Mariska‘s Berenstain Bears Exhibit at Sweet Reads in Austin, MN. It was a fantastic event, with a huge turnout and a wonderful audience. I couldn’t have asked for a better first live show! And, we hope to … Continue reading "Episode 64 – Live Show!"
Interview – Bradley Mariska
August 19, 2016 12:00 - 9.69 MBOn the drive down to Austin, MN for the opening of Bradley Mariska’s Berenstain Bears Exhibit at Sweet Reads bookstore, I had plenty of time to chat with Mr. Mariska. Here . . . is some of that chat.
Interview – Lisa Deyo
August 18, 2016 13:00 - 2.34 MBI spoke briefly with Lisa Deyo, the owner and proprietor of Sweet Reads, which currently houses the Berenstain Bear collection of Bradley Mariska! https://ia601200.us.archive.org/6/items/DIBCLisaInterview/DIBC-Lisa%20Interview.mp3
Episode 63 – The Bad Dream!
August 13, 2016 09:00 - 54.8 MBBrian Skinner floats over from Can We Just Be Friends? to talk with me about . . . everything. Just . . . just every darn thing. In fact, so many darn things had to be cut that I have included this handy playlist of outtakes for your enjoyment! You can find our official Facebook page on … Continue reading "Episode 63 – The Bad Dream!"
Episode 62 – The Not So Buried Treasure!
August 06, 2016 09:00 - 17.7 MBThere’s a bear and it’s NOT a Berenstain! It’s a horrible robot and it wants to talk during your favorite shows: TV Teddy! Also, I cover “The Berenstain Bears’ Not So Buried Treasure.” Both the book and show! And, a robot! I’m a triple threat! I’m a regular Tommy Tune! You can find our official … Continue reading "Episode 62 – The Not So Buried Treasure!"
Episode 62 – The Berenstain Bears and the Not So Buried Treasure!
August 06, 2016 09:00 - 17.7 MBThere’s a bear and it’s NOT a Berenstain! It’s a horrible robot and it wants to talk during your favorite shows: TV Teddy! Also, I cover “The Berenstain Bears’ Not So Buried Treasure.” Both the book and show! And, a robot! I’m a triple threat! I’m a regular Tommy Tune! You can find our official … Continue reading "Episode 62 – The Berenstain Bears and the Not So Buried Treasure!"
Episode 61 – The Coughing Catfish AND The Mansion Mystery
July 30, 2016 09:00 - 31.8 MBThis week, I’m tackling TWO books and their respective television episodes! Not too many jokes to make about these; they’re solid product attached to a solid show. Give it a listen! You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the … Continue reading "Episode 61 – The Coughing Catfish AND The Mansion Mystery"
Episode 61 – The Berenstain Bears and the Coughing Catfish AND The Mansion Mystery
July 30, 2016 09:00 - 31.8 MBThis week, I’m tackling TWO books and their respective television episodes! Not too many jokes to make about these; they’re solid product attached to a solid show. Give it a listen! You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the … Continue reading "Episode 61 – The Berenstain Bears and the Coughing Catfish AND The Mansion Mystery"
Episode 60 – The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race
July 23, 2016 09:00 - 14 MBI’m back and better than ever because I’ve got Mitzi with me! We keep it short and on point and isn’t that just the best thing ever? You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the show on iTunes. Also, … Continue reading "Episode 60 – The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race"
Episode 60 – The Big Road Race
July 23, 2016 09:00 - 14 MBI’m back and better than ever because I’ve got Mitzi with me! We keep it short and on point and isn’t that just the best thing ever? You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the show on iTunes. Also, … Continue reading "Episode 60 – The Big Road Race"
Episode 59 – The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Honey
July 16, 2016 09:00 - 22.3 MBNothing makes sense. You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please don’t rate and review this episode of the show on iTunes because that would be terrible for me and for everyone else. Also, we’re on Google Podcasts! https://ia801206.us.archive.org/20/items/DIBCEP59/DIBC-EP59.mp3
Episode 59 – The Missing Honey
July 16, 2016 09:00 - 22.3 MBNothing makes sense. You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please don’t rate and review this episode of the show on iTunes because that would be terrible for me and for everyone else. Also, we’re on Google Podcasts! https://ia601505.us.archive.org/33/items/DIBCEP59/DIBC-EP59.mp3
Episode 58 – Summer Encore!
July 09, 2016 09:00 - 16.3 MBIt’s my birthday this week! I don’t have time to do a show! So, enjoy this flashback to exactly one year ago, when I had Mitzi on as a guest for the very first time. https://ia601503.us.archive.org/31/items/DIBCEP58/DIBC-EP58.mp3
Episode 57 – The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma’s!
July 02, 2016 09:00 - 37.4 MBWhat happens when cubs go to Grandma’s and spend the whole trip talking to Grandpa? What if they never actually call them “Grandma” and “Grandpa?” I don’t know! But, I do have Joy Riggs on my show to talk about family! And the importance of getting to know your extended family. Visit Joy’s blog to … Continue reading "Episode 57 – The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma’s!"
Episode 57 – The Week at Grandma’s!
July 02, 2016 09:00 - 37.4 MBWhat happens when cubs go to Grandma’s and spend the whole trip talking to Grandpa? What if they never actually call them “Grandma” and “Grandpa?” I don’t know! But, I do have Joy Riggs on my show to talk about family! And the importance of getting to know your extended family. Visit Joy’s blog to … Continue reading "Episode 57 – The Week at Grandma’s!"
Episode 56 – The Bad Habit!
June 25, 2016 09:00 - 34.7 MBLife’s a mess and so am I! Mark Sweeney joins me once again and tries to FIX ME which is IMPOSSIBLE! Also, the sound mixing in this ep is a nightmare. Also, “nubbins.” Hey, you should check out Mark’s Fringe show if you live in Minnesota or thereabouts. Visit www.mnfringe.org after July 1 to find … Continue reading "Episode 56 – The Bad Habit!"
Episode 56 – The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit!
June 25, 2016 09:00 - 34.7 MBLife’s a mess and so am I! Mark Sweeney joins me once again and tries to FIX ME which is IMPOSSIBLE! Also, the sound mixing in this ep is a nightmare. Also, “nubbins.” Hey, you should check out Mark’s Fringe show if you live in Minnesota or thereabouts. Visit www.mnfringe.org after July 1 to find … Continue reading "Episode 56 – The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit!"
Episode 55 – The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright!
June 18, 2016 09:00 - 58.2 MBToday, I am joined by Elana, Andrew, Corinna and Scott to talk “Stage Fright!” Also, Cloud Spray. But, mostly “Stage Fright” and the Berenstain Bears getting it therof. You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the show on iTunes. … Continue reading "Episode 55 – The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright!"
Episode 55 – Get Stage Fright!
June 18, 2016 09:00 - 58.2 MBToday, I am joined by Elana, Andrew, Corinna and Scott to talk “Stage Fright!” Also, Cloud Spray. But, mostly “Stage Fright” and the Berenstain Bears getting it therof. You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the show on iTunes. … Continue reading "Episode 55 – Get Stage Fright!"
Episode 54 – Go Out For The Team!
June 11, 2016 09:00 - 60.9 MBWhat don’t I know about?! SPORTS! When don’t I know about ’em?! NOW! It’s true, so in order to give this subject its due, I’ve brought along professional sports-knower David Kalan to fill me in on the finer points. We talk baseball rules, sportsmanship and . . . the Catbirds? You can find our official … Continue reading "Episode 54 – Go Out For The Team!"
Episode 54 – The Berenstain Bears Go Out For The Team!
June 11, 2016 09:00 - 60.9 MBWhat don’t I know about?! SPORTS! When don’t I know about ’em?! NOW! It’s true, so in order to give this subject its due, I’ve brought along professional sports-knower David Kalan to fill me in on the finer points. We talk baseball rules, sportsmanship and . . . the Catbirds? You can find our official … Continue reading "Episode 54 – The Berenstain Bears Go Out For The Team!"
Episode 53 – The Berenstain Bears and the Knight to Remember!
June 04, 2016 09:00 - 17.2 MBHey! There’s a kid in my podcast! Mitzi joins me – or, do I join Mitzi – for a talk about armor, archaeology and underground birds! You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the show on iTunes. Also, we’re … Continue reading "Episode 53 – The Berenstain Bears and the Knight to Remember!"
Episode 53 – Knight to Remember!
June 04, 2016 09:00 - 17.2 MBHey! There’s a kid in my podcast! Mitzi joins me – or, do I join Mitzi – for a talk about armor, archaeology and underground birds! You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the show on iTunes. Also, we’re … Continue reading "Episode 53 – Knight to Remember!"
Episode 52 – Collector’s Corner 4!
May 28, 2016 09:00 - 24.8 MBOh, what fresh heck is this?! It’s a creepy robot voice that will control us all! KIDDING! It’s Brad and Jeremy returning to bring us the Magic Wand Speak & Learn and its dulcet tones! Check out the pics Brad sent me! If you’re interested in joining the Berenstain Bears Collectors Facebook Group, just click through … Continue reading "Episode 52 – Collector’s Corner 4!"
Episode 51 – Learn About Strangers Part 2
May 21, 2016 09:15 - 25.7 MBIn which I talk about the book “The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers” and ponder its place on your bookshelf. As always, it really helps the show to get a good rating on iTunes, so visit our page and do us a solid. You can also visit us on Facebook, Twitter or write us an … Continue reading "Episode 51 – Learn About Strangers Part 2"
Episode 51 – The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers Part 2
May 21, 2016 09:15 - 25.7 MBIn which I talk about the book “The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers” and ponder its place on your bookshelf. As always, it really helps the show to get a good rating on iTunes, so visit our page and do us a solid. You can also visit us on Facebook, Twitter or write us an … Continue reading "Episode 51 – The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers Part 2"
Episode 51 – Learn About Strangers Part 1
May 21, 2016 09:00 - 29.5 MBHere in Bear Country, I try to keep things light. But then along comes a book that requires a slightly more serious approach to the subject matter. “The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers” is notorious among kids of the Eighties for inspiring the very fear it’s supposed to counteract. A confusing mishmash of messages, “Strangers” … Continue reading "Episode 51 – Learn About Strangers Part 1"
Episode 51 – The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers Part 1
May 21, 2016 09:00 - 29.5 MBHere in Bear Country, I try to keep things light. But then along comes a book that requires a slightly more serious approach to the subject matter. “The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers” is notorious among kids of the Eighties for inspiring the very fear it’s supposed to counteract. A confusing mishmash of messages, “Strangers” … Continue reading "Episode 51 – The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers Part 1"
Reading – The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers
May 18, 2016 15:46 - 12.4 MBIn preparation for this week’s episode, I’m releasing a recording I did of “The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers.” This was done purely for my kid’s amusement, but it might be helpful considering I don’t spend as much time on the actual “plot” this week. https://ia800406.us.archive.org/30/items/BerensatinBearsStrangers/BerensatinBearsStrangers.mp3
Episode 50 – Mike Berenstain!
May 14, 2016 09:00 - 35.5 MBI am honored to be joined this week by Mike Berenstain. As always, you can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can find me on Twitter. And, please rate and review the show on iTunes. https://ia600401.us.archive.org/6/items/DIBCEP50/DIBC-EP50.mp3
Episode 49 – The Berenstain Bears on Saturday Mornings!
May 07, 2016 09:00 - 31.7 MBIt’s no secret that I love Saturday Morning Cartoons. It’s not secret that I’m fairly uncritical of them. So, join me as I dip my toe into the waters of the Berenstain Bears’ first cartoon series! And, hey, if you want to talk cartoons, you can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell … Continue reading "Episode 49 – The Berenstain Bears on Saturday Mornings!"