Wishboning
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsJohn Murphy and Christian Humes embark on a journey, centered on the hit PBS series Wishbone. Listen and watch as the town of Oakdale endures the trials and tribulations of three teenage children and their talking dog. Wishboning provides a comedic insight to 90's children's television and culture. Join us on this expedition as we discuss the tales of Wishbone the little dog with a big imagination.
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Episodes
Pupcast - Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
September 15, 2018 01:27 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MB"Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for thousands of years." John and Christian discuss the movie Scooby Doo on Zombie Island and how well it relates to the book "The Moonstone" and the Wishbone episode "Moonbone" Love the show? Share with a friend and leave a review! Contact @JohnnybGoodinLA @Christian_Humes @ZyteHeist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Moonbone
August 24, 2018 05:18 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB"The full moon is out and Wishbone goes 'loony', burying everything in sight. Sam is accused of stealing a ring. And Wishbone alternatively sees himself as Franklin Blake in 'The Moonstone' by Wilkie Collins." This week John and Christian discuss the episode Moonbone Love Wishboning? Please make sure to review or share with a friend! Find us on twitter! @JohnnybGoodinLA @Christian_Humes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - Game of Thrones (Pilot)
August 16, 2018 10:36 - 15 minutes - 21 MB"Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for thousands of years." John and Christian discuss the Pilot "Winter is Coming" for the HBO series Game of Thrones and how well it relates to the book "The Black Arrow" and the Wishbone episode "War of the Noses" Love the show? Share with a friend and leave a review! Contact @JohnnybGoodinLA @Christian_Humes @ZyteHeist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
War of The Noses
August 10, 2018 20:37 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB"Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Black Arrow: A Tale of Two Roses' is the backdrop for Wishbone's portrayal of Richard Shelton. In reality, Wishbone is being taken to the vet and feels betrayed by Ellen. What's worse, Wanda accidentally sends his chair to be reupholstered and Joe has to deal with a pathological liar." This week John and Christian discuss the episode War of The Noses Love Wishboning? Please make sure to review or share with a friend! Find us on twitter! @JohnnybGoodinLA @Chri...
Pupcast - Great Expectations (1998)
August 02, 2018 19:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MB"Modernization of Charles Dickens classic story finds the hapless Finn as a painter in New York City pursuing his unrequited and haughty childhood love." John and Christian discuss the 1998 adaptation of Great Expectations directed by Alfonso Cuarón and how well it relates to The book and the Wishbone episode "Groomed for Greatness" Love the show? Share with a friend and leave a review! Contact @JohnnybGoodinLA @Christian_Humes @ZyteHeist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Groomed For Greatness w/ Therese Andrews
July 26, 2018 18:12 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MB"Wishbone is chosen to be the model for a dog statue built in Jackson Park, but the 'famous' artist, Wanda's cousin, is a snob.Helping an artist leads Wishbone to identify with Pip, Charles Dickens' poor orphan character from "Great Expectations." This week John and Christian are joined by guest Therese Andrews to discuss the episode Groomed for Greatness. Love Wishboning? Please make sure to review or share with a friend! Find us on twitter! @JohnnybGoodinLA @Christian_Humes @Therese...
Pupcast - My Best Friends Wedding
July 20, 2018 02:11 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB"When a woman's long-time friend reveals he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding". John and Christian discuss My Best Friends wedding and how well it relates to The Courtship of Miles Standish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Bone of Contention
July 12, 2018 22:18 - 42 minutes - 77.6 MBJoe can't find the nerve to ask Sarah to the dance, so he gets David to ask her for him. But David and Sarah really hit it off, and Joe feels betrayed. Wishbone, as John Alden in "The Courtship of Miles Standish" is asked by Captain Standish to court the orphaned Priscilla for him, with a similar result. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - My Own Private Idaho
June 28, 2018 07:42 - 21 minutes - 34.4 MBJohn and Christian discuss a film adaptation of King Henry IV in My Own Private Idaho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Prince of Wags - w/ Omar Najam
June 22, 2018 22:59 - 1 hour - 103 MBJoined by fellow Podcaster Omar Najam, John Murphy & Christian Humes deconstruct the next episode of Wishbone. "Joe is elected captain of the basketball team. Wishbone, as Prince Hal, in Shakespeare's "Henry IV, Part I" must learn to be a leader as well." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - Sleep Hollow (1999)
June 14, 2018 19:46 - 23 minutes - 37.7 MBJohn and Christian discuss Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Halloween Hound: The Legend of Creepy Collars - w/ Alana Webster
June 08, 2018 04:27 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe're back for Season 2. John and Christian return to finish out the series. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' dominates as Halloween comes to Oakdale. Wishbone imagines himself as Ichabod Crane while Joe and his two schoolmates participate in Oakdale's scavenger hunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rewind Ep 1-40: Season 1 - Picks of The Litter
November 14, 2017 06:53 - 1 hourJohn and Christian rank and discuss the first season of Wishbone. We do a recap and order every episode ending with our current favorite of the series. Join us and celebrate the end of the first season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - The Big Lebowski
November 03, 2017 06:56 - 16 minutesJohn and Christian sit down to discuss The Big Lebowski during this weeks episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rushin' to the Bone - w/ Jared Burgin
October 28, 2017 02:51 - 1 hourWishbone stars in a Mr. MacPooch dog commercial. The play, "The Inspector General" by Nikolai Gogol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - Dances With Wolves
August 05, 2017 06:59 - 26 minutesJohn and Christian discuss the classic film Dances with wolves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dances With Dogs
July 09, 2017 20:23 - 52 minutesWishbone becomes a Native American warrior in the Dakota tale told by visiting storyteller Lee Natonabah. Joe and David volunteer to tell their own family stories as well at a story-telling performance, which leads to Joe feeling inadequate in his father's shadow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - Phantom of The Opera (2004)
June 30, 2017 04:42 - 16 minutesJohn and Christian discuss the 2004 Joel Schumacher rendition of Phantom of The Opera. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pantin' at the Opera w/ Jeanette Benzie
June 22, 2017 20:41 - 1 hourJoined by guest Jeanette Benzie host of the "Bad Psychology" podcast, John and Christian discuss the latest episode of Wishbone.After a magazine article is published praising Ellen's computerized library cataloging system, mysterious things begin to happen at the library reminding Wishbone of The Phantom of the Opera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - City Slickers 2
June 07, 2017 06:51 - 27 minutesJohn and Christian watch and discuss City Slickers 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Entrepawneur
May 26, 2017 04:05 - 1 hourGuest Chris Bramante joins John and Christian to discuss The Entrepawneur. Joe starts a grocery delivery business, but learns that his single-minded pursuit of money could cost him his friendship with Sam and David. In the fantasy sequence, Wishbone tells the story of Midas and his golden touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rewind Ep 25-35
May 20, 2017 06:12 - 32 minutesJohn and Christian recap the last 10 episodes of the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Viva Wishbone!
May 12, 2017 07:40 - 41 minutesEllen befriends a young man who has recently lost his own mother, which causes Joe to wrestle with his jealousy. To help him, Senora Julia, an old friend who is like a second mother to him, tells him the story of Juan Diego (played by Wishbone, of course) and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - Hercules
May 05, 2017 02:30 - 18 minutesJohn and Christian watch and then discuss the Disney animated cartoon Hercules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hercules Unleashed - w/Abbey Fenbert
May 01, 2017 05:17 - 55 minutesIt's an legend of epic purportions. Wishbone takes on the myth of Hercules and his 12 labors. We are joined today by special guest, and inspiration for the series Abbey Fenbert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - Man In The Iron Mask
April 22, 2017 01:30 - 33 minutesToday we discuss the The Musketeers inspired film The Man in The Iron Mask Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Muttketeer - w/Matti & Lottie Frow
April 14, 2017 02:36 - 53 minutesEn garde! Monsieur John and Christian grab their rapiers and dive into the classic story of The Three Musketeers! Joined by returning guests Matti and Lottie Frow, we unpack the journey of D'Artagnan as he tries to join the the exclusive King's guard, thwart the evil Cardinal Richelieu, and avoid the advances of the wicked Milady. In Oakdale, Wishbone helps the school's Janitor find and capture the sneaky science class rat known as Mort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Pupcast - The Tempest 2010
April 07, 2017 05:51 - 24 minutesJohn and Christian sit down to discuss the 2010 version of The Tempest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shakespaw - w/ Shawn Orr
March 31, 2017 08:26 - 53 minutesWishbone plays the part of sprite Ariel, serving the magician Prospero on his island in William Shakespeare's "The Tempest.". Oakdale puts on it's own version of the play, complete with pranks from Damont, and a production directed by David. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - The Red Badge Of Courage
March 23, 2017 20:48 - 16 minutesJohn and Christian watch the classic 1951 film The Red Badge of Courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Terrified Terrier
March 17, 2017 06:57 - 44 minutesListen along while you watch the episode with us in our first Watchbone!Wishbone portrays the story of a Union soldier in the novel The Red Badge of Courage. A story of overcoming fear and belonging, in internal, interpersonal and miltary conflict. In Oakdale Joe has to overcome his own strife, as he abandons his loyal friends for a new group of children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - Sherlock Holmes
March 09, 2017 20:01 - 15 minutesJohn and Christian discuss the Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Dogged Expose
March 03, 2017 07:08 - 36 minutesSomething is amiss, and it's up to world famous detective Sherlock Holmes to discover just what it is! John and Christian tackle the second Sherlock Holmes episode of Wishbone, covering the story of a Scandal in Bohemia. Meanwhile riddles and devious acts are also being committed in the town of Oakdale, and it's up to Sam and Wishbone to put a stop to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - The Little Giants
February 23, 2017 21:34 - 17 minutesJohn and Christian tackle a modern version of David and Goliath in The Little Giants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Little Big Dog w/Will Watt
February 17, 2017 19:18 - 1 hourThose cursed Philistines! On this episode, John and Christian are joined in studio by returning guest Will Watt to discuss the biblical legend of David and Goliath. In Oakdale, Mr. Barnes buys a sweet new convertible for David and his family. But when he shows it off to Sam and accidentally breaks off the side mirror, David Barnes will face his own Goliath: the guilty truth. This episode will explore the true questions we all want to here. Is David and Goliath the original sports underdog sto...
Pupcast - The Muppets Treasure Island
February 10, 2017 07:37 - 14 minutesJoin John and Christian as we tackle The Muppets Treasure Island, following up the most recent episode of Wishbone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Salty Dog w/TK Lynch
February 03, 2017 07:56 - 53 minutesBeware the Black Spot! TK Lynch returns to the show to set sail on the pirate ship Wishbone; Steered by Captain John Paul Murphy and First Mate Christian Humes, we make our way through the classic novel Treasure Island. Meanwhile Sam leads a discovery in Oakdale, finding their own treasure and getting caught in a life or death situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
January 28, 2017 05:23 - 18 minutesJohn and Christian discuss the 2002 Count of Monte Cristo film, before teasing our next episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Counts Account
January 20, 2017 05:36 - 1 hourOn this episode of Wishboning, John and Christian explore the most famous tale of revenge and the original vigilante origin story in Alexander Dumas' literary classic The Count of Monte Cristo. In Oakdale, David's snow machine is hijacked by Damont in order to troll Wanda's spring garden, but when the gang tries to get their revenge, Wishbone becomes an unfortunate victim. Guest Alex Marinello joins the show for this exciting episode, titled The Count's Account! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Pupcast - Trading Places
January 12, 2017 23:31 - 15 minutesJohn and Christian discuss additional thoughts on the Prince and the Pooch. We follow up that episode by watching Trading Places, a movie inspired by The Prince and The Pauper, the novel of our latest episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prince And The Pooch w/Will Watt
January 05, 2017 18:16 - 57 minutesTrading places, eh? John and Christian explore Mark Twain's body switching classic, The Prince and the Pauper. Newcomer and English immigrant Will Watt guests on this very special episode that dives into the original Parent Trap tale. In the Oakdale story, Joe thinks that being a coach is easy. That is, until Mr. Barnes lets him try and lead a tee-ball team of 5-year old girls. Joe's mental state will be pushed to it's limits when his young adversaries, Emily and Tina, would rather just pet W...
Rewind Ep 1-25: Series Halfway point
December 30, 2016 06:20 - 19 minutesJohn and Christian discuss episodes 20-25. Episode 25 marks the Halfway point in the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pupcast - Pride & Puppies
December 23, 2016 05:19 - 17 minutesOn this week's Wishboning pupcast, John and Christian review Joe Wright's 2005 adaption of Pride and Prejudice, and the differences between it and Wishbone's take on the classic tale. They also preview their next episode, The Prince and The Pooch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Furst Impressions - W/Yulin Kuang
December 16, 2016 00:54 - 1 hourIn this episode, Furst Impressions, John and Christian grab some punch and head to the dance floor with Wishbone as they explore the original party story, Pride and Prejudice. Their guest this week is writer/director and Jane Austen fangirl Yulin Kuang. In Oakdale, the big summer social dance is coming up, but rumors about potential dates might derail the friendship between Joe, Sam and David. Episode highlights include a discussion about British Aristocracy, Awkward Junior High Dances, and t...
Pupcast - Robin Recap & Pride Preview
December 07, 2016 02:20 - 14 minutesWe are moving to Thursdays! Before we do join us for our first Pupcast! A short episode to give us a moment and make sure we touch on any lingering details from the previous episode. We also take this time to have general wishbone discussion, and supply a small preview for the next episode. Pupcasts will air on the off weeks between normal episodes. That means more John and Christian, now once a week! On thursdays! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paw Prints of Thieves w/Emily Langston
November 23, 2016 03:50 - 47 minutesJoin John and Christian as they go down the merry adventure of Robin Hood. Merry guest Emily Langston accompanies the hosts during this classic tale. Wishbone takes the sheriff head on, meanwhile Joe tackles a similar class injustice in Oakdale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bark to The Future - w/Kari Lee Cartwright
November 09, 2016 08:16 - 58 minutesGreat Scott! In this episode, actor/director Kari Lee Cartwright joins John and Christian as they explore the H.G. Wells classic, The Time Machine. In Oakdale, Joe is having trouble in his math class. He just doesn't get percentages. When David offers him a calculator, Joe thinks he's found his solution. But he'll learn that sometimes a helpful tool can turned into a obstacle. Will Joe figure it out before the big test? Will the time traveler find a way from the distant future? Find out on th...
The Pawloined Paper
October 05, 2016 05:46 - 45 minutesWhen your integrity is on the line, how far will you go? A single piece of paper containing information that can ruin a life must be recovered. John and Christian will discuss this scenario. Based on the classic Poe work The Purloined Letter, one of the worlds first great Detective stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Canine Cure
September 20, 2016 21:03 - 39 minutesBeing a dog is rough, being a hypochondriac is even harder. Oakdale's own Nathaniel Bobelesky the hair style mogul, and slap-shot stopping goaltender suffers from a serious a illnesses, or dose he? Wishbone is on the job to keep his right to stay inside and prove Nathans mom is as much of a faker as Molière's The Invalid. Find out what happens on this latest episode of Wishboning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rewind Ep 13-20
September 07, 2016 06:42 - 39 minutesJohn and Christian go over the last 7 episodes. Our second recap of the series, catch the first one doggie dozen in our feed. Then catch up with this latest recap. We go deep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.