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ToonTalk

Relive your childhood as we look back at the history of your favorite (and not-so-favorite) Saturday Morning cartoon, discuss the good, bad and ugly of each series and see how well they hold up today.

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All Episodes

49:50

[Episode 32] Space Ghost & Dino Boy

ToonTalk ·

2025/06/18

Who’s ready for super feats with a minuscule side of heroics? It’s time for SPACE GHOST! In this episode, we dig into the first go-round for the future late-night talk show host as he battles aliens with his teen sidekicks and their monkey. We also talk about Dino Boy (kind of) because, well, it also happened. So settle in for discussions about power bands, whatever the Ghost Planet is, and whether Jan and Jace really go everywhere that Space Ghost goes.

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52:27

[Episode 31] Wacky Races

ToonTalk ·

2025/04/26

It’s time for the most daredevil group of daffy drivers to ever whirl their wheels in the Wacky Races! Join the guys as they dig into Hanna Barbara’s attempt at creating a show that more could be spun from. From the antics of Dick Dastardly to the ancestors of Captain Caveman, relive the crazy capers of one of HB’s more unique efforts from the 1960s.

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47:45

[Episode 30] Spider Woman

ToonTalk ·

2025/02/06

It’s time for Spider Woman - Marvel’s first female character to get her own cartoon series. The guys look at this rather unique series which leaned heavily into interesting supernatural elements (to its benefit) but ignored basic character development (not so much). At least it gave us multiple Star Wars rip-offs and Magini, the David Bowie-esqe villain unconcerned with failure.

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37:56

[Episode 29] A Charlie Brown Christmas

ToonTalk ·

2024/12/23

Christmas time is here! And so is a staple of the holiday - A Charlie Brown Christmas. Join the guys as they look at the backstory of this animated classic that launched decades of Peanuts specials.

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39:33

[Episode 28] A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

ToonTalk ·

2024/11/28

Breakout the pretzels and jellybeans - it’s Thanksgiving! In this Beyond Saturday Morning episode, we dig into A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and discuss important matters like: What kid turn up their nose at popcorn for dinner? Is Linus a force for good or a chaos agent? And is there a dark undercurrent to Woodstock to which we have been blind?

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32:54

[Episode 27] Casper the Friendly Ghost

ToonTalk ·

2024/10/31

Casper is the friendliest ghost you know. In the Halloween special, we watched the original theatrical shorts of the little spook to find out his appeal. Turns out, it’s a pleasant series of shorts…as long you don’t think too much about the character origins.

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49:22

[Episode 26] Looney Tunes Halloween

ToonTalk ·

2024/10/30

What’s up, Doc? How about some spooky Looney Tunes cartoons to set a Halloween mood? In this episode, we dig into 9 shorts that lean into both sinister yet silly plots as only Looney Tunes can. Take a listen and see how many of these classics you remember!

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38:56

[Episode 25] Rubik the Amazing Cube

ToonTalk ·

2024/09/30

An inanimate cube with no backstory or narrative arc that speaks with a grating voice and inconsistent powers…sounds like animation gold! Or not. Join the guys as they ponder the existence of the cash grab that was Rubik the Amazing Cube and discuss if it is better for a cartoon to be bad or boring.

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01:03:07

[Episode 24] The Jetsons

ToonTalk ·

2024/05/06

Get a peek at your future (or, in some cases, present) as we journey to Orbit City in this discussion of The Jetsons original series. From a tough time slot to a Saturday morning staple, the futuristic toon challenged our perception of what makes a classic cartoon. Is there an unspoken timeline connection to the Flintstones? Then, there is the problem with Jane…

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47:56

[Episode 23] Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

ToonTalk ·

2023/12/22

It’s time for another Christmas special: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! The annual must-see watch has definite high point and many questions. We examine them all, especially the possible sinister backstory of Santa…

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32:17

[Episode 22] Frosty the Snowman

ToonTalk ·

2023/12/10

Happy Birthday! It’s another holiday episode as the guys go beyond Saturday morning to watch Rankin & Bass’ Frosty the Snowman and ponder questions like “Why won’t Frosty talk to animals?” “Who really owned the magic hat?” and “Why don’t these kids wear pants in the winter?”

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27:06

[Episode 21] The Flintstones Christmas Special

ToonTalk ·

2023/12/04

Nothing gives the warm Christmas feels like a celebration of Jesus set 8,500 years before he was born. Join the guys for a Christmas special featuring Hanna-Barbera’s biggest characters full of heart, snow, and a severe lack of footwear. And John’s theory of Bedrock set on a prison planet may just be accurate…

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01:07:08

[Episode 20] The Flintstones

ToonTalk ·

2023/11/22

Yabba-Dabba-Doo! Join the guys as they venture back in time (or maybe the future?) to watch the Stone Age hijinks of The Flintstones. How does Hanna-Barbera's groundbreaking cartoon hold up after 63 years? Is the Great Gazoo as obnoxious as you remember? And does the confusing timeline ultimately break John's brain?

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52:15

[Episode 19] Schoolhouse Rock!

ToonTalk ·

2023/08/16

It's great to learn, 'cuz knowledge is power! ABC leaned into the educational aspect of Saturday mornings in the 1970s with the introduction of Schoolhouse Rock! Combining catchy music and simple animation with learning, the series left an indelible mark on a generation of kids. So unpack your adjectives and find some elbow room, because, ready or not, here comes a new episode.

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01:23:01

[Episode 18] The Real Ghost Busters

ToonTalk ·

2023/05/12

Who you gonna call? Well, we called in our own reinforcements as Tim from The Nerd Room joined us to talk about The Real Ghostbusters. From a complicated history of just the name to drama in voice acting, we dig into all aspects of the cartoon that capitalized on the surprise success of the 1984 feature film. Plus, we talk about toys, collecting and the important role it plays in endearing kids to a brand. Be sure to catch the Nerd Room podcast on your favorite platform!

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56:53

[Episode 17] Shazam!

ToonTalk ·

2023/03/19

At one time the most popular comic book superhero in the nation, Shazam finally got the animated treatment in 1981. The essence of the golden age comics served as the inspiration for the 12-episode run, including an alien worm, a suit-wearing talking tiger, and crocodile men. Give a listen to see how the Marvel Family has stood the test of time. All are welcome! Except for Uncle Dudley - forget that obnoxious huckster.

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48:21

[Episode 16] Josie and the Pussycats

ToonTalk ·

2023/02/19

In 1970, Hanna-Barbera looked to duplicate the success of Scooby-Doo with the theme of "More!" More characters! More songs! MORE ASCOTS! Thus, Josie and the Pussycats began a string of Scooby clones that would pop up repeatedly over the next decade. And it worked! Using Archie Comics characters in the format, they made a good show. Anyone else putting " Voodoo" into heavy rotation in their playlists?

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58:49

[Episode 15] Dungeons and Dragons

ToonTalk ·

2023/01/10

A cartoon created amid the “Satanic Panic” of the 80’s brought a more dangerous tone to Saturday mornings. In this episode we dust off our 20-sided dice and roll a charisma check as we dive into Dungeons & Dragons.

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35:01

[ToonTalk Special] It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!

ToonTalk ·

2022/10/24

It's our first foray Beyond Saturday Morning as we celebrate Halloween with a look at a holiday classic. Despite Linus' advice, we definitely discuss the Great Pumpkin and what makes this cartoon a yearly staple. Plus, don't the discussion of possibly the worst parenting (or lack thereof) in any animation.

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25:56

[ToonTalk Special] Top Ten Cartoon Vehicles - Live...

ToonTalk ·

2022/10/23

John and Robert discuss their favorite cartoon vehicles live at QuadCon Dubuque, October 2, 2022.

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