Deep In Bear Country - A Berenstain Bearcast

Episode 280 – The Berenstain Bears Go In And Out

Oh hey, look, it’s “The Berenstain Bears Go In And Out.” Not much to it. How about a History of the Revolving Door?

Episode 279 – The 20 Most Rare/Unusual Berenstain Bears Books … EVER! Part 2

I am joined, once again, by Bradley Mariska and Jeremy Gloff to talk about entries 10 – 1 of “The 20 Most Rare/Unusual Berenstain Bears Books … EVER!“

Episode 278 – The 20 Most Rare/Unusual Berenstain Bears Books … EVER! Part 1

This week, I am joined by Bradley Mariska and Jeremy Gloff to talk about entries 20 – 11 of “The 20 Most Rare/Unusual Berenstain Bears Books … EVER!” Join us next week for PART 2!

Episode 277 – Go On Vacation!

Are you ready to hit the beach, once again?! We’re taking off with the Bear Family to Gull Island and this time, we’re just going to kick back and enjoy the book. No history, no complaints, no nothin’! It’s just a solid book with great illustrations. It’s “The Berenstain Bears Go On Vacation!”

Episode 277 – The Berenstain Bears Go On Vacation!

Are you ready to hit the beach, once again?! We’re taking off with the Bear Family to Gull Island and this time, we’re just going to kick back and enjoy the book. No history, no complaints, no nothin’! It’s just a solid book with great illustrations. It’s “The Berenstain Bears Go On Vacation!”

Episode 276 – The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas/Old-Fashioned Christmas!

Merrrrrry happy! It’s Christmas Day and I am coming at you with two two two books! First, I’m finishing off my looks at “The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas” and then we’re talking “The Berenstain Bears’ Old-Fashioned Christmas!” Two good books! It’s a Christmas miracle! See you next year!

Episode 276 – Save Christmas/Old-Fashioned Christmas!

Merrrrrry happy! It’s Christmas Day and I am coming at you with two two two books! First, I’m finishing off my looks at “The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas” and then we’re talking “The Berenstain Bears’ Old-Fashioned Christmas!” Two good books! It’s a Christmas miracle! See you next year!

Episode 275 – Mike Berenstain!

Mike Berenstain joins me for the first time in way too long to discuss the saga of “The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas.” No, not the saga of the story; but the saga of its creation. It’s a big big tale. Big.

Episode 274 – Winter Wonderland!

Sleigh bells ring. ARE YOU LISTENING? It’s the “Berenstain Bears’ Winter Wonderland!”

Episode 274 – The Berenstain Bears’ Winter Wonderland!

Sleigh bells ring. ARE YOU LISTENING? It’s the “Berenstain Bears’ Winter Wonderland!”

Episode 273 – The Berenstain Bears Trim The Tree!

This week, we’re looking at another Lift-The-Flap book! It’s “The Berenstain Bears Trim the Tree” and … it’s good? It’s good!

Episode 273 – Trim The Tree!

This week, we’re looking at another Lift-The-Flap book! It’s “The Berenstain Bears Trim the Tree” and … it’s good? It’s good! https://ia801400.us.archive.org/24/items/dibc-ep-273/DIBC-EP273.mp3

Quick Update!

Episode 272 – Thanksgiving Blessings!

The Reverend Lauren McLeavey is back! This week, we’re taking a look at “The Berenstain Bears’ Thanksgiving Blessings” and hoping that it avoids the pitfalls of last week’s – oh, nope… nope. No, it’s just as bad. At least stickers are included?

Episode 272 – The Berenstain Bears’ Thanksgiving Blessings!

The Reverend Lauren McLeavey is back! This week, we’re taking a look at “The Berenstain Bears’ Thanksgiving Blessings” and hoping that it avoids the pitfalls of last week’s – oh, nope… nope. No, it’s just as bad. At least stickers are included?

Bonus Minisode – Mike’s Email about “Lose a Friend”

Thoughts on Mike’s email!

Episode 271 – Give Thanks!

Ooh, dang. Sometimes you get to a book that really, uh, well, that’s really something. And then you gotta have a guest on to help you with it. The Reverend Lauren McLeavey is back to help me panic my way through an ostensibly religious book about Pilgrims and Mayflowers and turkeys named… turkeys that have … Continue reading "Episode 271 – Give Thanks!"

Episode 271 – The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks!

Ooh, dang. Sometimes you get to a book that really, uh, well, that’s really something. And then you gotta have a guest on to help you with it. The Reverend Lauren McLeavey is back to help me panic my way through an ostensibly religious book about Pilgrims and Mayflowers and turkeys named… turkeys that have … Continue reading "Episode 271 – The Berenstain Bears Give Thanks!"

Episode 270 – The Berenstain Bears Lose A Friend

Look, it’s Election Week and I’m in a weird place. Let’s talk about death. It’s “The Berenstain Bears Lose A Friend.”

Episode 270 – Lose A Friend

Look, it’s Election Week and I’m in a weird place. Let’s talk about death. It’s “The Berenstain Bears Lose A Friend.”

Episode 269 – The Berenstain Bears and the Haunted House!

It’s a roundtable! Elana, Mark and Gemma join me to talk about “The Berenstain Bears and the Haunted House!” We lift the flaps and lift… your spirits? Your Halloween spirits?! I hope so! Let’s get flap-liftin’!

Episode 269 – The Haunted House!

It’s a roundtable! Elana, Mark and Gemma join me to talk about “The Berenstain Bears and the Haunted House!” We lift the flaps and lift… your spirits? Your Halloween spirits?! I hope so! Let’s get flap-liftin’!

Episode 268 – “And/In the Spooky Fun House!”

‘Allo, ‘allo, ‘allo! Look who’s back to talk about books! It’s Bradley and Jeremy from the ol’ Collectors Corner episodes saving my bacon by jumping in at the last minute to school me on “The Berenstain Bears and/in the Spooky Fun House!” One book talks, but one book POPS! Up. Which is which? You decide! … Continue reading "Episode 268 – “And/In the Spooky Fun House!”"

Episode 268 – The Berenstain Bears and/in the Spooky Fun House!

‘Allo, ‘allo, ‘allo! Look who’s back to talk about books! It’s Bradley and Jeremy from the ol’ Collectors Corner episodes saving my bacon by jumping in at the last minute to school me on “The Berenstain Bears and/in the Spooky Fun House!” One book talks, but one book POPS! Up. Which is which? You decide! … Continue reading "Episode 268 – The Berenstain Bears and/in the Spooky Fun House!"

Episode 267 – The Berenstain Bears and the Big Spelling Bee!

This week, I’m all by myself and thinkin’ of BEES! Spelling bees, that is! It’s “The Berenstain Bears and the Big Spelling Bee!”

Episode 267 – The Big Spelling Bee!

This week, I’m all by myself and thinkin’ of BEES! Spelling bees, that is! It’s “The Berenstain Bears and the Big Spelling Bee!”

Episode 266 – The Berenstain Bears Go On A Ghost Walk

This week, Brian Skinner from Predict-O-Cast joins me for a GHOST WALK! What’s a Ghost Walk? Apparently, it’s a haunted house? It’s not a hayride! It’s also WAY TOO SPOOKY FOR KIDS! It’s “The Berenstain Bears Go On A Ghost Walk!”

Episode 266

This week, Brian Skinner from Predict-O-Cast joins me for a GHOST WALK! What’s a Ghost Walk? Apparently, it’s a haunted house? It’s not a hayride! It’s also WAY TOO SPOOKY FOR KIDS! It’s “The Berenstain Bears Go On A Ghost Walk!”

Episode 265 – The Berenstain Bear Scouts Scream Their Heads Off!

Let’s welcome back to the show the hosts of Kill By Kill, Gena and Patrick as we go exploring a spooky old house atop Spook Hill and maybe, just maybe, learn a little something new about Beartown.

Episode 264 – The Really Big Disaster!

Oh boy! Kacie Galyon is back, everyone and we’re discussing “The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Really Big Disaster!” And, what is the disaster? Bigpaw? No. An earthquake? No. The town’s really patronizing intolerance of a vulnerable member of their community? Mmmmmmmmmmaybe?

Episode 264 – The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Really Big Disaster!

Oh boy! Kacie Galyon is back, everyone and we’re discussing “The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Really Big Disaster!” And, what is the disaster? Bigpaw? No. An earthquake? No. The town’s really patronizing intolerance of a vulnerable member of their community? Mmmmmmmmmmaybe?

Episode 263 – The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Ripoff Queen!

This week, we are back with the Bear Scouts; we are back with Raffish Ralph Ripoff; and we are back with a story that doesn’t make a heck of a lot of sense. It’s “The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Ripoff Queen!” There’s no queens. There’s actually no ripoffs. There is a lot of crime, … Continue reading "Episode 263 – The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Ripoff Queen!"

Episode 263 – The Ripoff Queen!

This week, we are back with the Bear Scouts; we are back with Raffish Ralph Ripoff; and we are back with a story that doesn’t make a heck of a lot of sense. It’s “The Berenstain Bear Scouts and the Ripoff Queen!” There’s no queens. There’s actually no ripoffs. There is a lot of crime, … Continue reading "Episode 263 – The Ripoff Queen!"

Episode 262 – The Berenstain Bears Go Back To School!

It’s the first week of school here in Minneapolis and things are weird! So, I brought *my* school kid on the show to talk about “The Berenstain Bears Go Back To School” and marvel at a simpler time when everything wasn’t the worst. Enjoy it!

Episode 262 – Go Back To School!

It’s the first week of school here in Minneapolis and things are weird! So, I brought *my* school kid on the show to talk about “The Berenstain Bears Go Back To School” and marvel at a simpler time when everything wasn’t the worst. Enjoy it!

Episode 162 – Go Back To School!

It’s the first week of school here in Minneapolis and things are weird! So, I brought *my* school kid on the show to talk about “The Berenstain Bears Go Back To School” and marvel at a simpler time when everything wasn’t the worst. Enjoy it!

Episode 261 – The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Trip!

How much car trip is too much? Let’s find out with “The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Trip!”

Episode 261 – Too Much Car Trip!

How much car trip is too much? Let’s find out with “The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Car Trip!”

Episode 260 – Seashore Treasure!

The Berenstain Bears’ Seashore Treasure. BOOTY!

Episode 260 – The Berenstain Bears’ Seashore Treasure!

The Berenstain Bears’ Seashore Treasure. BOOTY!

Episode 259 – New Pup and New Kitten!

This week, I’m peekin’ at TWO books about introducing pets into the Bear Family. “The Berenstain Bears’ New Pup” and “The Berenstain Bears’ New Kitten!” Are they useful books as far as educating children about the ins and outs of acquiring a new pet? Lulz.

Episode 259 – The Berenstain Bears’ New Pup and New Kitten!

This week, I’m peekin’ at TWO books about introducing pets into the Bear Family. “The Berenstain Bears’ New Pup” and “The Berenstain Bears’ New Kitten!” Are they useful books as far as educating children about the ins and outs of acquiring a new pet? Lulz.

Episode 258 – The Berenstain Bears Ride Like The Wind!

This week, I am joined by a guest who couldn’t be better suited to the material. Remy Maisel is a lifelong horse girl in addition to being a published author, copywriter and blogger. She fills me in on the facts behind “The Berenstain Bears Ride Like The Wind.”

Episode 258 – Ride Like The Wind!

This week, I am joined by a guest who couldn’t be better suited to the material. Remy Maisel is a lifelong horse girl in addition to being a published author, copywriter and blogger. She fills me in on the facts behind “The Berenstain Bears Ride Like The Wind.”

Episode 257 – Ride The Thunderbolt and We Like Kites!

  This week it’s t-t-t-TWO BOOKS! I’m talking about “The Berenstain Bears Ride the Thunderbolt” and “The Berenstain Bears: We Like Kites!” Look, they’re Step-Into-Reading books for preschoolers. This is a fun one! https://ia601406.us.archive.org/25/items/dibc-ep-257/DIBC-EP257.mp3

Episode 257 – The Berenstain Bears Ride The Thunderbolt and We Like Kites!

This week it’s t-t-t-TWO BOOKS! I’m talking about “The Berenstain Bears Ride the Thunderbolt” and “The Berenstain Bears: We Like Kites!” Look, they’re Step-Into-Reading books for preschoolers. This is a fun one! https://ia601909.us.archive.org/33/items/dibc-ep-257/DIBC-EP257.mp3

Episode 256 – Back To School!

Join me for the final Family Time Book “The Berenstain Bears’ Back To School!” Not, “Back To School With The Berenstain Bears” and NOT “The Berenstain Bears GO Back To School.” Those are VERY DIFFERENT THINGS. https://ia601504.us.archive.org/15/items/dibc-ep-256/DIBC-EP256.mp3

Episode 256 – The Berenstain Bears’ Back To School!

Join me for the final Family Time Book “The Berenstain Bears’ Back To School!” Not, “Back To School With The Berenstain Bears” and NOT “The Berenstain Bears GO Back To School.” Those are VERY DIFFERENT THINGS. https://ia903208.us.archive.org/26/items/dibc-ep-256/DIBC-EP256.mp3

Episode 255 – The Berenstain Bears’ Birthday Boy!

Look, I just won’t let this birthday thing go, okay? OKAY? It’s “The Berenstain Bears’ Birthday Boy!” https://ia801903.us.archive.org/18/items/dibc-ep-255/DIBC-EP255.mp3

Episode 255 – Birthday Boy!

Look, I just won’t let this birthday thing go, okay? OKAY? It’s “The Berenstain Bears’ Birthday Boy!” https://ia601407.us.archive.org/0/items/dibc-ep-255/DIBC-EP255.mp3