Fun Ideas Podcast
260 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis is Mark Arnold's Podcast discussing comic books, animation, movies, TV, music and Mark Arnold's books.
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Episode 257: Fun Ideas Podcast #257 - Scott Rogers
April 23, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBOn today’s show, we have a video game designer and author of books about video games. Here he is, Scott Rogers. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 256: Fun Ideas Podcast #256 - Bob Blackburn
April 09, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBOn today’s show, we have an author who has had three books published featuring actual writings by the infamous movie director Ed Wood. Here he is, Bob Blackburn. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 255: Fun Ideas Podcast #254 - John Bezzini at beatlesbookstore.com
April 02, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBOn today’s show, we have a guest who publishes a blog about books published about The Beatles called Buzz's Beatles Book Print Blog Archives at beatlesbookstore.com. Here he is, John Bezzini. Bezzini's blog is at: Buzz's Beatles Book/ Print Blog Archives (beatlesbookstore.com). Plus, the usual news at Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 254: Fun Ideas Podcast #254 - Herbie J. Pilato Returns
March 26, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBOn today’s show, we have a returning guest. He’s the author of Connery, Sean Connery – Before, During, and After His Most Famous Role, the updated The Bionic Book - The Six Million Dollar Man & The Bionic Woman Reconstructed and the upcoming One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg. Here he is, Herbie J. Pilato. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 253: Fun Ideas Podcast #253 - Craig Shemin
March 20, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBOn today’s show, we have the author of Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show. Here he is, Craig Shemin. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 252: Fun Ideas Podcast #252 - Deana Martin
March 12, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes - 12.2 MBOn today’s show, we have the daughter of Dean Martin, who is an actor and singer in her own right. Here she is, Deana Martin. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 251: Fun Ideas Podcast #251 - Kamden Spies and Strum Return, Part Two
March 06, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBOn today’s show, we have two returning guests to discuss what’s happening in the world of animation. Here they are, Kamden Spies and Strumm, part two. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 250: Fun Ideas Podcast #250 - Kamden Spies and Strum Return (Oh, no!), Part One
February 27, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBOn today’s show, we have two returning guests to discuss what’s happening in the world of animation. Here they are, Kamden Spies and Strumm, part one. Plus the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 249: Fun Ideas Podcast #249 - Shelley Herman
February 20, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBOn today’s show, we have a television writer who has written My Peacock Tale: Secrets of an NBC Page. Here she is, Shelley Herman. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 248: Fun Ideas Podcast #248 - Paul Apel
February 14, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 36 MBOn today’s show, we have an author to discuss his new book about a lost script written by the notorious Ed Wood called I Watched Football Early the Day I Died. Here he is, Paul Apel. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 247: Fun Ideas Podcast #247 - Mark Slade, Lothar Tuppan and Chauncey Haworth
February 06, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBOn today’s show, we have three Marvel Comics fans also known for Twisted Pulp. They’re here to discuss their new book: The Marvelous Bronze Age: Conversations with Marvel Comics Creators of the '70s and '80s . Here they are, Mark Slade, Lothar Tuppan and Chauncey Haworth. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 246: Fun Ideas Podcast #246 - Bill Last
January 23, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBOn today’s show, we have a huge Beatles and Monkees fan, who has developed many projects related to both groups, as well as performing in his own band. Here he is, Bill Last. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 245: Fun Ideas Podcast #245 - Douglas Plomitallo
January 16, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBOn today’s show, we have a horror movie writer, director and producer who produces short films for Scared Stiff TV. Here he is, Douglas Plomitallo. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 244: Fun Ideas Podcast #244 - Ronnie Schell
January 09, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBOn today’s show, we have an actor best known for his many cartoon voices, Disney movies and as co-star of Gomer Pyle, USMC. Here he is, Ronnie Schell. I do apologize for the audio issues during the first 27 minutes of this interview due to wi-fi connection issues. I have tried my best to edit this portion so that it sounds listenable. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 243: Fun Ideas Podcast #243 - Don Norwine
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBOn today’s show, we have a master storyteller and an expert in animation. Here he is, Don Norwine. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 242: Fun Ideas Podcast #242 - Jon Provost
December 19, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBOn today’s show, we have one of the stars of the long-running TV series Lassie, and the author of Timmy’s in the Well. He was also in Disney's The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes. Here he is, Jon Provost. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 241: Fun Ideas Podcast #241 - Greg Ehrbar Discusses Rankin/Bass, Part 2
December 12, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MBOn today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his participation in the commentary for Rankin/Bass’ Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and the music of Rankin/Bass. Here he is, Greg Ehrbar, part two. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 240: Fun Ideas Podcast #240 - Greg Ehrbar Discusses Rankin/Bass, Part 1
December 05, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOn today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his participation in the commentary for Rankin/Bass’ Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and the music of Rankin/Bass. Here he is, Greg Ehrbar, part one. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 239: Fun Ideas Podcast #239 - Bob Singer with Kamden Spies
November 28, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBOn today’s show, we have an animator, layout artist, character designer and storyboard director who worked mainly for Hanna-Barbera. Here he is, Bob Singer, along with Kamden Spies. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 238: Fun Ideas Podcast #238 - Geoff Dale
November 21, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBOn today’s show, we have the author of the very first book about Shemp of The Three Stooges called, Shemp Howard, Much More Than a Stooge. Here he is, Geoff Dale. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 237: Fun Ideas Podcast #237 - Bill Cotter
November 14, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBOn today’s show, we have the author of The Wonderful World of Disney Television, but he also worked for Disney as well as Warner Bros. among many other things. Here he is, Bill Cotter. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 236: Fun Ideas Podcast #236 - Charles F. Rosenay Again!!!
November 07, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBOn today’s show, we have a returning guest who is involved in a number of different things, but we’ll try to keep it to two. One is his annual trips to England called the Magical History Tour and the other is his appearance at the upcoming Salem Massachusetts Paranormal and Horror Paracon on November 11-12. Here he is, Charles F. Rosenay!!! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 235: Fun Ideas Podcast #235 - Tara Buckman
October 31, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBHappy Halloween! She's one of the hottest actresses of the 1970s and 80s, star of The Cannonball Run and The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo. We welcome Tara Buckman, who will be appearing at the Salem Paracon in Massachusetts on November 11-12. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 234: Fun Ideas Podcast #234 - Eben Selker
October 24, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBOn today’s show, we have a comic strip artist and writer discussing his latest projects. Here he is, Eben Selker. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. Cat Donut physical book sales: https://www.etsy.com/shop/EbenFrosteyComics?ref=dashboard-header MashStache and Cat Donut ebooks: https://payhip.com/EbenFrostey https://flashofgenius.thecomicstrip.org/ All my webcomics: https://comicfury.com/profile.php?username=ebenfrostey
Episode 233: Fun Ideas Podcast #233 - Anthony Kotorac Returns
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBOn today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss Looney Tunes and other animation. Here he is, Anthony Kotorac. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 232: Fun Ideas Podcast #232 - Dana Klosner
October 10, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 34.1 MBOn today’s show, we have another Beatles author who has written a new book called Beatlemania Lives On: Superfans in the 21st Century. Here she is, Dana Klosner. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Podcast.
Episode 231: Fun Ideas Podcast #231 - Holly Golightly
September 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBOn today’s show, we have an artist and writer for Archie Comics and many of her own projects. Here she is, Holly Golightly. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 230: Fun Ideas Podcast #230 - Laurie Kaye
September 19, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBOn today’s show, we have part three of our Beatles authors series with an author who has written Confessions of a Rock and Roll Name Dropper: My Life Leading Up to John Lennon’s Last Interview. Here she is, Laurie Kaye. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 229: Fun Ideas Podcast #229 - Gene Popa
September 12, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBOn today’s show, we have part two of our three part Beatles authors series with an author who has written British Invasion ‘64: The Year That Changed Rock and Roll Forever. Here he is, Gene Popa. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 228: Fun Ideas Podcast #228 - Doug Wolfberg
September 05, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBOn today’s show, we have part one of our three part Beatles authors series with an author who has written The Beatles: Fab But True: Remarkable Stories Revealed. Here he is, Doug Wolfberg. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 227: Fun Ideas Podcast #227 - Rob Stolzer with Kamden Spies, Part 2.
August 22, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 37.6 MBOn today’s show, we have an artist, instructor and historian. Here they are, Rob Stolzer with Kamden Spies, part two. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 226: Fun Ideas Podcast #226 - Rob Stolzer with Kamden Spies, Part 1.
August 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBOn today’s show, we have an artist, instructor and historian. Here they are, Rob Stolzer with Kamden Spies. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 225: Fun Ideas Podcast #225 - Rick Greene
August 08, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBOn today’s show, we have an author who has written books on Abbott and Costello, Martin and Lewis and soon, Laurel and Hardy. Here he is, Rick Greene. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 224: Fun Ideas Podcast #224 - Greg Ehrbar Returns, Part Two
August 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBOn today’s show, we have a returning guest who is versed in many subjects including Disney, children’s records and Willy Wonka, who hasn’t been on the show since the audio only days. Here he is, Greg Ehrbar, part two. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 223: Fun Ideas Podcast #223 - Greg Ehrbar Returns, Part One
July 25, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBOn today’s show, we have a returning guest who is versed in many subjects including Disney, children’s records and Willy Wonka, who hasn’t been on the show since the audio only days. Here he is, Greg Ehrbar. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 222: Fun Ideas Podcast #222 - R.L. King
July 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBOn today’s show, we have an author who is also a big fan of the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Here she is, R.L. King. Plus, the latest news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 221: Fun Ideas Podcast #221 - Derek McCaw and Chris Leonido
July 11, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBOn today’s show, we have two super fans and creators who are here to discuss Howard the Duck on the eve of its 50th anniversary. Here they are, Derek McCaw and Chris Leonido. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Podcast.
Episode 220: Fun Ideas Podcast #220 - Fred Grandinetti
July 04, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBOn today’s show, we have a guest who is an expert on all things Popeye. This is the 90th anniversary of Popeye’s entry into animation. Here he is, Fred Grandinetti. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 219: Fun Ideas Podcast #219 - Zorikh Lequidre a.k.a. Captain Zorikh
June 27, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBOn today’s show, we have a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician and entertainer to discuss Captain Marvel. Here he is, Zorikh Lequidre a.k.a. Captain Zorikh. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 218: Fun Ideas Podcast #218 - Charles F. Rosenay!!! on The Beatles
June 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBOn today’s show, we have a returning guest who will talk about his latest book The Top Ten Book of Beatles Lists. Here he is, Charles F. Rosenay!!! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 217: Fun Ideas Podcast #217 - Ed Canfield
June 13, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 35.9 MBOn today’s show, we have the author of Fact, Fictions and the Forbidden Predictions of the Amazing Criswell. Here he is, Ed Canfield. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 216: Fun Ideas Productions #216 - Gary Lassin
June 06, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBOn today’s show, we have the editor and publisher of The Three Stooges Journal and the founder of the Stoogeum. He has written a great new book called A Tour de Farce. Here he is, Gary Lassin. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. This is the final episode for season 6.
Episode 215: Fun Ideas Podcast #215 - Cat Yronwode
May 30, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBOn today’s show, we have a guest who had an extensive career in the comic book industry including writing for Comic Buyer’s Guide and her work for Eclipse and Claypool Comics. Here she is, Cat Yronwode. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 214: Fun Ideas Podcast #214 - Michael A. Ventrella Discusses The Beatles
May 23, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBOn today’s show, we have a returning guest who has written a new book about The Beatles and has updated a book he co-wrote with me about The Monkees. Here he is, Michael A. Ventrella. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 213: Fun Ideas Podcast #213 - JJ Sedelmaier
May 16, 2023 00:00 - 2 hours - 77.4 MBCome back with my show! On today’s show, we have an animator, director and producer who runs his own company best known for TV Funhouse. Here he is, JJ Sedelmaier. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 212: Fun Ideas Podcast #212 - Sam Viviano, Part Two
May 09, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBOn today’s show, we have part two of my interview with an artist who worked on such magazines as Crazy, Dynamite, Bananas and MAD. He eventually became MAD’s Art Director for 19 years. Here he is, Sam Viviano. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Podcast.
Episode 211: Fun Ideas Podcast #211 - Sam Viviano, Part One
May 02, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBOn today’s show, we have an artist who worked on such magazines as Crazy, Dynamite, Bananas and MAD. He eventually became MAD’s Art Director for 19 years. Here he is, Sam Viviano. This is part one of two. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 210: Fun Ideas Podcast #210 - Billy J. Kramer
April 25, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 25.9 MBOn today’s show, we have the original lead singer for The Dakotas who had hits with Bad to Me, Little Children and Do You Want to Know a Secret. Here he is, Billy J. Kramer. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Episode 209: Fun Ideas Podcast #209 - Kevin Schreck
April 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBOn today’s show, we have a documentary filmmaker who is known for such films as Persistence of Vision and Tangent Realms. Here he is, Kevin Schreck. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Prodcutions.
Episode 208: Fun Ideas Podcast #208 - Harry McCracken with Kamden Spies, Part Two
April 11, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 41.1 MBOn today’s show, we have part two with animation experts Harry McCracken and Kamden Spies. Harry was one of the editors and publishers of the late, lamented Animato. He was also the editor of PC World and is currently the technology editor for Fast Company. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.