What A Cartoon!
279 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 388 ratingsFrom the creators of Talking Simpsons comes What A Cartoon!, an audio exploration of every cartoon ever! Join hosts Henry Gilbert and Bob Mackey (as well as several guests) for an in-depth look at a different episode of a different cartoon every week!
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What A Cartoon! - The Weekenders "Cry/The Perfect Son"
July 08, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Royce, this week's subject is straight from the new millennium era from Disney's One Saturday Morning. Dubbed a "Pokemon Killer" by ABC, The Weekenders was briefly a big hit and then fell back into obscurity, now it's almost impossible to watch via legal means. But that won't stop us from exploring the history of the show and its creator! Listen now, and later days! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSim...
What A Cartoon! - The Ren & Stimpy Show "Hermit Ren"
July 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBWe're returning to a series we've already done for the very first time on What A Cartoon!, but for a very good reason. Chris Reccardi, one of the most talented and influential forces in modern television animation, passed away in May of 2019. And while he never got a series of his own, we can look at one where he really got to shine: The Ren & Stimpy Show. Its Games Animation era might be maligned—mostly due to the now-thoroughly disgraced creator's own narrative—but thanks to artists like C...
What A Cartoon! - Captain Simian And The Space Monkeys
June 24, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week we're deep in the 1990s and syndicated cartoons about monkeys that few remember! Chosen by premium patron Devin, Bob and Henry are entering the sci-fi/comedy world of Captain Simian, a toy-centric action show that's too clever for its own good at sending up Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Stanley Kubrick, and more! We cover the show's murky past and quiet future, Simian's connection to Tiny Toons, and detail just what the Bohbot Kids Network was! Listen now and peel out! Support ...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for Tiny Toons
June 21, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 40.5 MBAre you still on the fence about joining the Talking Simpsons Network? I'd reconsider if I were you, as you're missing out on our monthly What A Cartoon Movie! podcast that's ONLY available to our $10+ Patreon subscribers! This month we're starting summer 2019 right with a trip back to Tiny Toons Adventures and their direct-to-video film that opened the floodgates for original VHS toons from major franchises! Bob and Henry chat for over 200 minutes about how Acme Acres came to be, the overse...
What A Cartoon! - Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
June 17, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBWinnie the Pooh has been such an overly-merchandised phenomenon for the past 80 years, it's easy to forget the character's Disney roots started with some excellent animated shorts. And, thanks to patron Alex Irish, on this week's What A Cartoon! we'll be taking an in-depth look at Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too, Disney's third exploration of the Hundred Acre Wood. There's a lot to dig into with a cast of characters nearing their collective hundredth birthday, so of course we dive deep for a ...
What A Cartoon! - Thundarr The Barbarian "Secret of the Black Pearl"
June 10, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBWe're joined again by premium Patreon supporter Mick, as he helps us dissect a campy classic of the very early '80s: Ruby-Spears goofy post-apocalyptic action series, Thundarr! We discuss the show's Hanna-Barbera roots, the many films it ripped off, AND Thundarr's connections to comic book legends like Steve Gerber, Alex Toth, and Jack THE KING Kirby! Listen soon before the wizards catch us! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and b...
What A Cartoon! - Daffy Duck Shorts "The Great Piggy Bank Robbery" and "Duck Amuck"
June 03, 2019 01:00 - 2 hours - 160 MBWe tackle our oldest subject matter yet as we jump back to 1946 and 1953 to take an in-depth look at some legendary Warner Bros. shorts! And thanks to a request from our generous patron Nick, we're shining a spotlight on Daffy Duck just a few months after the character's 82nd birthday. On this week's episode, Sick Little Monkeys author and classic cartoon expert Thad Komorowski joins us to discuss two very different interpretations of Daffy Duck from two very different Warner Bros. directors...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for Aladdin
May 30, 2019 16:15 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBAnother month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about the 1992 Disney classic Aladdin for FOUR HOURS! Listen now to this free preview of our Aladdin podcast, and then subscribe at the $10 level to hear the whole thing and all the previous What A Cartoon Movie! podcasts! Make all your audio-based wishes come true and sign up today!
What A Cartoon! - Emara "Episode 1" (Featuring The Show's Creator!)
May 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week's podcast has a taste of modern Middle Eastern animation, as chosen by our premium Patron Aziz! (And just in time for the month of Ramadan too!) We watch online original Emara, the first superhero from Dubai! Learn how the culture shaped it, its anime roots, and how it came to be with a special guest appearance from Emara's creator, Fatma Almheiri! Listen now! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! Th...
What A Cartoon! - My Life As A Teenage Robot "Sibling Tsunami/Tradeshow Showdown"
May 20, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBChosen by our premium subscriber ShyRanger, Bob and Henry head back to the '00s for Nickelodeon's own attempt at a Cartoon Network-style action-comedy! Created by Dexter/Powerpuff veteran Rob Renzetti, My Life As A Teenage Robot is a cult hit with a very intriguing art style and sense of humor. Listen along to learn about its history and the pair of season one shorts, Sibling Tsunami and Tradeshow Showdown! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/Talki...
What A Cartoon! - Captain Planet "A Hero For Earth"
May 13, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBWe're the Planeteers, and you can be one too on this week's eco-friendly podcast! Henry and Bob go back to 1991 when global warning was a less imminent threat, and we deconstruct the super heroics of Captain Planet. We talk about how Ted Turner's pet project grew into a movement of more environmentally conscious kids, as well as how the show was both incredibly corny and correct about so many things that still threaten our future! So let your powers combine and listen now! Support this po...
What A Cartoon! - The Promised Neverland "121045"
May 06, 2019 01:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBThanks to the generous contributions of patron David Whittington, we're heading back to anime country with the newest series we've ever featured on What A Cartoon! Back when it initially started running in the weekly Japanese comic anthology Shonen Jump in 2016, The Promised Neverland quickly became one of the publication's most popular series, so it was only time until it received an anime adaptation. And, lucky for us, this well-animated interpretation of the source material adapts the man...
What A Cartoon! - DuckTales "Back to the Klondike"
April 29, 2019 01:00 - 2 hours - 146 MBDuckTales has come up SO often during our discussion of animation history, it's about time we podcasted about it! Disney's televised treatment of one of their B-list characters ended up being an A-list series, and one that forever raised the bar for children's entertainment. On this installment, we (alongside duck expert Matthew Jay from [the deep end] podcast) dig into the history of Uncle Scrooge and his creator, Carl Barks, the character's rich life in decades upon decades of comics, and,...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse
April 27, 2019 06:34 - 21 minutes - 50.5 MBEvery month at Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons, we release a new, premium podcast for our $10+ subscribers! If you still haven't heard, Bob and Henry do a different podcast each month for a different animated feature film, and April's has radioactive blood! Yes, we swing from a thread for over THREE HOURS to chat about the recent Oscar Winner, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Check out this preview of how the film came to be, and then become a $10+ Patreon supporter to hear the full thing! Fol...
What A Cartoon! - Spider-Man And His Amazing Friends "Video-Man" With Matt McMuscles
April 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBThe wall-crawler makes his return to our podcast, as does Matt McMuscles (check out his YouTube channel and his new Patreon!), this time for an early '80s installment!! Yes, we check out Spider-Man's campiest Saturday morning series, we discuss the interesting corporate culture that birthed it, explore how the series gave birth to Firestar, and how Spidey even got a pet named Ms. Lion! All that, plus a trip through the early years of video games as the trio battles Electro and living game bo...
What A Cartoon! - Pinky and the Brain "It's Only a Paper World"
April 15, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 151 MBNarf! Out of all the characters spawned by 1993's Animaniacs, one rodent duo rose far above the rest—even higher in stature than the Warner brothers and their sister, Dot. That would be Pinky and the Brain, a pair of diminutive lab mice with spliced genes and big ambitions. So only makes sense that the two would eventually get their own series for 66 glorious episodes on The WB, another misguided creation that couldn't quite conquer the world, either. This week, we prove our mousey worth by ...
What A Cartoon! - Strangers With Candy "Yes You Can't"
April 08, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 167 MBApril Fools! We interrupt this week's regularly scheduled animation for a special podcast that breaks the format with some live action!! To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Strangers With Candy, Bob and Henry gab about one of their all-time favorite satires! Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert, and Paul Dinello created one hilarious masterpiece parodying the after-school specials of the 1970s, and we dive deep into the second season premiere, Yes You Can't! So stop working at the artificial flower...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for The Secret of NIMH!
April 01, 2019 22:04 - 23 minutes - 55.6 MBAnother month has passed at Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month our $10+ Patreon subscribers get to hear Bob and Henry talk about Don Bluth's directorial debut for THREE HOURS! Listen now to this free preview of our Secret of NIMH podcast, and then subscribe at the $10 level to hear the whole thing and all the previous What A Cartoon Movie! podcasts!! Sign up NOW!!
What A Cartoon! - The Boondocks "Garden Party" With Guest Leslie Lee III
April 01, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBWe dive into Aaron McGruder's smash hit for Adult Swim, and we're joined by Struggle Session host Leslie Lee III to discuss the show's debut episode! Chosen by premium patron Royce, your hosts dive into how McGruder got his start, how he transformed a newspaper comic strip into an anime-infused political satire, and how the series feels 14 years later! Listen now and remember: Ronald Reagan is The Devil. Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingS...
What A Cartoon! - Tom Goes to the Mayor "Bear Traps / Surprise Party"
March 25, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBBack in 2004, comedy legend Bob Odenkirk teamed up with newcomers Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim to create Tom Goes to the Mayor: a surreal and polarizing satire of strip-mall America that launched the now-famous comedy duo's prolific careers. In this 30-episode series, a wimpy entrepreneur with more persistence than intelligence teams up with an unhinged mayor to execute his impractical plans, which often (if not always) end up ruining his life. And thanks to the generous contributions of ...
What A Cartoon! - OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes "T.K.O.'s House/Crossover Nexus" With Showrunners Ian Jones-Quartey And Toby Jones
March 18, 2019 05:00 - 2 hours - 197 MBIt's our biggest What A Cartoon! podcast ever, which is only fitting! We're showcasing OK K.O.! one of our favorite cartoons ever, and we're chatting with the show's Creator/Executive Producer Ian Jones-Quartey and Co-Executive Producer Toby Jones! They tell us how the show came to be, how Ian and Toby's loves of animation, comedy, and video games are expressed in the show, and how the biggest crossover in Cartoon Network history happen! Listen now to learn it all, so let's start the show! ...
What A Cartoon! - Doug "Doug Takes the Case / Doug's Secret Song"
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 172 MBWe've covered two of the original three Nicktoons in our first year of What A Cartoon!, but what of Doug, the gentle, be-vested boy who has problems much like our own? Though his 52 episodes didn't cause the same stir on Nickelodeon as Rugrats or The Ren & Stimpy Show, Jim Jinkins' laid-back cartoon stands as an early pioneer in the slice-of-life genre of children's entertainment. This week, Greg of the amazing YouTube channel Pop Arena joins us to explore the animated adventures of a not-so...
What A Cartoon! - Homestar Runner "Strong Bad Email: Army / The Jail Cartoon"
March 04, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBChosen by premium Patreon subscriber Devin, this week's podcast travels back the innocent days of the early '00s, when Flash animation ruled the internet, chief among them the website Homestar Runner! We go back to two of Strong Bad and the gang's best toons from the era, and see just how they've aged in the sober light of modern times (spoiler: they hold up pretty well). Listen along for fun songs, silly emails, and a bunch of amusing idiots in this week's What A Cartoon! Support this pod...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for A Goofy Movie!
February 28, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 57.7 MBGarsh, can you believe that Bob and Henry talked about A Goofy Movie for three and a half hours? It's true, and you can only hear the full thing if you're a $10 a month subscriber at Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons -- but if you'd like a short preview, listen to this free sample! Hear Bob and Henry chat about the film's history and why it really strikes a chord with millennial fans in this preview!
What A Cartoon! - The Amazing World of Gumball "The Box/The Console"
February 25, 2019 17:35 - 1 hour - 139 MBThanks to Talking Simpsons Network patron Alex Irish, this week we're bringing you an exploration of a secretly amazing cartoon you might have ignored thanks to its ultra cute and colorful appearance: The Amazing World of Gumball. Now in its sixth season, this Cartoon Network Studios Europe creation has quietly been one of the most inventive cartoons on television for most of this decade, both in visuals and writing. And our look at one of Alex's favorite cartoons from the series--which take...
What A Cartoon! - Hey Arnold! "Spelling Bee/Pigeon Man"
February 18, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBOur artist friend Maddie is back, and this time she's taking us on a journey to the late '90s with Hey Arnold! This classic Nicktoon was more emotional and empathetic than most kids shows, and it has a surprisingly long history (with several interesting connections to The Simpsons). Learn all about it, as well as our personal histories with spelling bees and city pigeons in this week's podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons an...
What A Cartoon! - Mobile Suit Gundam "Garma's Fate"
February 11, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBChosen by premium Patreon supporter Nick, we're doing the 1979 classic Gundam series, and we're again joined by Gundam expert/USG Editor-In-Chief/our good friend Kat Bailey! We dig deep into Mobile Suit Gundam, series mastermind Yoshiyuki Tomino, the show's shaky launch to merchandisable success, and so much more. Plus we chat about one of the greatest anime betrayals of all-time and cover a pivotal episode of the first Gundam series! Listen now, Newtypes! Support this podcast and get doze...
What A Cartoon! - Archer "Skytanic"
February 04, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBThanks to the generous contributions of Patron David Whittington, we're finally taking a look at Archer, FX's surprising spy hit that's quickly coming up on its tenth birthday. The folks who brought you Sealab 2021 and Frisky Dingo basically took everything that made those shows great and turned them up to 11, while adding more sex, drugs, violence, and H. Jon Benjamin. And for this podcast, we'll be looking at the season one episode "Skytanic," featuring a fake bomb threat, a real bomb thre...
What A Cartoon! - Sailor Moon R "Moon Returns: The Mysterious Aliens Appear"
January 28, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBChosen by our special guest (and premium Patreon supporter) Mick Circo, this week's podcast is all done in the name of the moon! We dig into the history of one of the most influential animated series ever, Sailor Moon. We talk about how it was made and how it was localized multiple times into North America. Then we chat about this specific episode as The Hell Tree arc begins. Listen now or else we'll punish you! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for Akira!
January 27, 2019 21:00 - 21 minutes - 50.7 MBBob and Henry recorded perhaps their longest podcast ever to Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons as they spend nearly THREE HOURS discussing the iconic animated film Akira. Patreon subscribers who pledge $10 or more can hear it right now, and if you'd like a taste of it, here's a good chunk about the film's release in the United States and how it changed the culture forever. If you'd like to hear more, consider upping your pledge to hear this and the previous What A Cartoon Movie! podcasts like Kiki...
What A Cartoon! - Batman: The Brave And The Bold "Rise of Blue Beetle!"
January 21, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBThis week's podcast subject was chosen by premium Patreon supporter ShyRanger, and it's a comic book adaptation too many overlooked when it was new. Bob and Henry take a deep dive into Batmania as we look at the retro postmodern vibes of Batman: The Brave And The Bold. Not only will we discuss the outrageous writing, animation, and voice acting, we also explore the comic book roots that the show brings to life. Listen and enjoy, chum! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes b...
Regular Show - Brilliant Century Duck Crisis Special (Featuring Toby Jones And Owen Dennis!)
January 14, 2019 06:00 - 2 hours - 184 MBAw yea-yeah! It's time for the ultimate slacker animation, Regular Show, to get its due on What A Cartoon! And we have two special guests, Regular Show storyboarders Toby Jones and Owen Dennis to talk about the third episode in the Baby Ducks Trilogy. Toby and Owen will tell us how they joined Regular Show, what it was like day to day, and how their tribute to anime grew into a double-length special about bird robot battles on the moon! Listen now for a jolly good show! Support this podcas...
What A Cartoon! - Rick and Morty "Total Rickall"
January 07, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBOooooh weeeee! We've covered Adult Swim shows in the past, so it only makes sense that we'd cover its biggest hit yet in this first year of the What A Cartoon! podcast. Thanks to a request from patron Justin Allen, we're finally taking a look at Rick and Morty: the subversive Cartoon Network creation that combines the vulgar absurdity of Justin Roiland with the dark brilliance of Dan Harmon. Though the show spawned a particularly awful fandom, amazing episodes like "Total Rickall" prove that...
What A Cartoon! - Clone High "Snowflake Day"
December 31, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 140 MBThis December on What A Cartoon! we've already covered Christmas and Hanukkah, so now it's time to appease all of our listeners who believe in nothing. And there's no better way to do that than by exploring Clone High's non-denominational celebration, Snowflake Day! Special guest and resident Canadian Nina Matsumoto joins us for a look into the very first project from current Kings of Hollywood Phil Lord and Chris Miller, and the only holiday special it spawned in its brief (but amazing) 13-...
A Preview of What A Cartoon Movie! for Kiki's Delivery Service
December 29, 2018 05:08 - 20 minutes - 47.2 MBDid you know that $10+ subscribers at Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons get a monthly exclusive podcast where Bob and Henry discuss a different animated film each month?!?!?! And did you know that the December film was the Studio Ghibli classic Kiki's Delivery Service????? Here's a special preview of our newest Patreon exclusive, and if you'd like to hear the whole thing just become a $10 or more member of the Talking Simpsons Network today!!
What A Cartoon! - American Dad! "The Best Christmas Story Never Told"
December 24, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBThis week we're joined again by Matt Jay (from Cartoons 101 and cohost of the new podcast [the deep end]) and he's here to help us shine a salute to the American race this holiday season! Yes, it's time for the best Seth MacFarlane show, American Dad!, as we deconstruct the weird absurdity of this unexpectedly great follow up to Family Guy! And for this special time of the year, we're discussing American Dad's first ever Christmas episode, so teleport back to the '70s with us for some season...
What A Cartoon! - Gargoyles "The Mirror"
December 17, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBWe are gargoyles! And this week we're joined by comics pro and Gargoyles lover Kory Bing to discuss one of the most versatile and progressive shows Disney Afternoon ever saw. We'll go deep into how Goliath and his clan came to be, the shows amazing cast and animators, if there's any future for the show and so much more. Plus we dive into a watershed episode for the series, the Shakespearean tribute "The Mirror," and the first appearance of Puck! Bust out of your stone and listen here! Supp...
What A Cartoon! - A Rugrats Chanukah
December 10, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe Festival of Lights is upon us, and we're celebrating it with, Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, and the rest. This week we're joined by Matthew Jay of Cartoons 101 to talk about Rugrats and what it did for Nickelodeon, as well as it being a trailblazer for Jewish representation in American animation! So your hosts this week learn all about how the series came together, the underrated career of Paul Germain, and how this illuminated this Jewish holiday for kids around the world. Support this po...
What A Cartoon! - Aqua Teen Hunger Force "Mayhem Of The Mooninites"
December 03, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBMake the homies say ho, it's time for another podcast about an Adult Swim classic. And we're joined by Matthew Jay of Cartoons 101! Yes, it's Aqua Teen Hunger Force and the very first episode featuring the series' best villains, The Mooninites! We go into the show's Space Ghost roots as well as the ATHF's long history which includes a movie and fake bomb reports! So listen and enjoy, because we're doing this as hard as we can! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiti...
What A Cartoon! - SpongeBob SquarePants "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy / Pickles"
November 26, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBSpongeBob SquarePants is one of the biggest cartoons EVER, so it's about time we cover it on What A Cartoon! And, thanks to patron Phillip Jacobi, we're looking at one of the very early episodes that helped build towards the eventual period of SpongeBob Mania. Listen in as Matthew Jay of Cartoons 101 joins us to discuss the history and the creator of Nickelodeon's long-running mega-hit, and appreciate some particularly great performances from comic legends Tim Conway and Ernest Borgnine. If ...
What A Cartoon Movie! Teaser - Is Mask of the Phantasm The Best Batman Movie?
November 22, 2018 11:00 - 18 minutes - 42.1 MBIn case you missed the news, there's a new perk for $10+ patrons of What A Cartoon and Talking Simpsons! We're doing a monthly What A Cartoon Movie! podcast where Henry and Bob cover a different animated film classic in the same style as the animated series we cover! The premiere episode is about Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and we have a little teaser of it here, where we debate if this is the best Batman movie ever made! If you like what you hear, consider joining the $10 pledge level and...
What A Cartoon! - Bob's Burgers "An Indecent Thanksgiving Proposal"
November 19, 2018 07:32 - 1 hour - 111 MBAlright! This week Matt Jay of Cartoons 101 joins us to discuss not only Thanksgiving but also one of Fox's most recent animated successes, Bob's Burgers! The show follows the small town adventures of a family of weirdos who love cooking up creative burgers (as well as a father obsessed with Thanksgiving), and we discuss what makes it so special. See how the folks behind Dr. Katz and Home Movies made it to mainstream success while still keeping their indie spirit alive. Now, pass the cranber...
What A Cartoon! - Robotech "Farewell, Big Brother"
November 12, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBBob and Henry are indulging in some protoculture this week as we dive into one of the more dramatic episodes of Robotech (and Macross) ever! After digging into the history of Robotech and its effect on the western anime fandom, we then explore the amazing mecha action and engaging human drama of this groundbreaking animated series! Do you remember love--er, I mean, Robotech? Then listen along and enjoy! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSi...
What A Cartoon! - The Maxx - Episodes 2 & 12
November 05, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBA comic book that never should have been a comic book becomes a TV show that never should have been a TV show? That's the story of The Maxx, a slavish 13-episode animated adaptation of Sam Kieth's work by the very same name. Though the storytelling can be uneven, and many questions go unanswered, The Maxx remains an unflinching examination of some very sensitive subject matter carried by ahead-of-its time digital animation. On this episode, Jeremy Parish of Retronauts joins us to explore how...
What A Cartoon! - "Garfield's Halloween Adventure"
October 29, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBGrab your lasagna for the best Halloween cartoon of 1985 as we do our scariest What A Cartoon! podcast yet! We're joined by Matthew Jay of Cartoons 101 once more to discuss the history of Jim Davis' Garfield and how he was a rising star of animation in the 1980s. Learn how Phil Roman worked with Davis to legit scare '80s kids with ghost pirates, and listen as we explore the iconic voices and classic songs of the Monday-hating (and clown-hating) fat cat. Support this podcast and get dozens ...
What A Cartoon! - House of Mouse "Jiminy Cricket"
October 22, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBThanks to patron Alex Irish, What A Cartoon! is exploring new territory: A Disney television show from the 21st century! In case you didn't know, House of Mouse exists as the first real revival of classic Disney shorts, created more than a decade before the one that actually took. This 2001-2003 series takes a new framing device and wraps it around cartoons both new and old for a Disney love-in that's the perfect chaser for their reign over the go-go '90s. On this episode, Matthew Jay of Car...
What A Cartoon! - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable "Episodes 1 & 2"
October 15, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBThis week we dive into the unique and incredible world of JoJo and we have a great guest to help us, Woolie from Super Best Friends! We go into the long history of one of Japan's most popular mangas ever, and then chat about the anime adaptation, as well as what makes both so special! It's a treat for JoJo experts and noobs alike, so puff up that hair and get ready for the bizarre summer of 1999! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons ...
What A Cartoon! - Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law "A Very Personal Injury"
October 08, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBHa ha! Classic cartoon podcast... This week Bob and Henry are joined by a special Patreon supporter as we go through the Adult Swim original Harvey Birdman. The series' second episode takes hot coffee and shrink rays, turning it into comedy gold. Plus we go over Harvey's long history right ahead of the series getting a comeback special to roast our current presidential insanity! Listen along if you really want to feel him! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting P...
What A Cartoon! - Case Closed "Jack Attacks!"
October 01, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBWe're back to anime this week as we tackle the mega-hit from Japan that failed to catch on in America, Case Closed. Known as Detective Conan in its home country, this long, long, long-running series about a teenage master detective trapped in a boy's body hit Adult Swim in the summer of 2004, but its mix of kiddie antics and extremely dark subject matter mostly confused an audience tuning in for the network's typical stoner humor. But some recent attention from Conan O'Brien just might incre...
What A Cartoon! - X-Men: The Animated Series "Out Of The Past Part 1"
September 24, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBWe hope you merry mutants are ready to get X-treme this week, because we're talking about X-Men with Matt McMuscles (check him out at Super Best Friends and his personal YouTube channel). No superheroes in the early 1990s were more popular than the X-Men, and their 1992 animated series was a huge hit on Saturday morning as a result. How did this strange series come to be? And how well does it hold up over a quarter of a century later? Find out with us on this week's adamantium-infused podcas...