Fun Ideas Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mark Arnold
This is Mark Arnold's Podcast discussing comic books, animation, movies, TV, music and Mark Arnold's books.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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.
On 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 Zorich. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On 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.
On 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.
On today’s show, we have a writer who’s written books about Vernon Dent, Ted Healy, Henry Brandon, Edgar Kennedy as well as his latest book, Hollywood in Monterey. Here he is, Bill Cassara. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a writer here to discuss his book Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol’ One-Two. Here he is, Otto Bruno. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a writer who is here to discuss his books The Colors of Callas and Double Entendre: The Parallel Lives of Mae West and Rae Bourbon. Here he is, Patrick C. Byrne. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Podcast.
On today’s show, we have a writer who is here to discuss latest book Take A Sad Song., The Emotional Currency of "Hey Jude". Here he is, James Campion. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have an actress who appeared in such films as I Wanna Hold Your Hand, The Main Event, and Meatballs, and she will be a special guest at the upcoming Salem Paracon on November 12th. Here she is, Kristine DeBell. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s here to promote his latest book called True Ghost Stories of Connecticut. Here he is, Charles F. Rosenay!!! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s here to discuss working for Mad and his other artwork. Here he is, Pat Moriarity. Please excuse the audio issues on my voice for this episode. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Podcast.
On today’s show, we have a guest who’s here to promote her latest book called Top of the Mountain, all about The 1965 Beatles concert at Shea Stadium. Here she is, Laurie Jacobson. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have an animation historian here to discuss his book The Art and Inventions of Max Fleischer: American Animation Pioneer. Here he is, Ray Pointer. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Welcome to Season Six. On today’s show, we have a major Disney fan who is here to discuss the feature films of Walt Disney Productions from the 1950s to the 1980s. Here he is, Phil Smith. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a guest who runs his own animation restoration and distribution company called Thunderbean, along with our returning resident animation expert from Jerry Beck’s Cartoon Research. Here they are, Steve Stanchfield and Kamden Spies, Part two. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a guest who runs his own animation restoration and distribution company called Thunderbean, along with our returning resident animation expert from Jerry Beck’s Cartoon Research. Here they are, Steve Stanchfield and Kamden Spies, Part one. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a man who is an author, TV and film producer, writer, director, and journalist. His latest book is about the actor Lawrence Tierney and he is currently at work on a book about Shemp Howard of The Three Stooges. Here he is, Burt Kearns.. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have two young animation experts who give us hope for the future that animation history will not die. Here they are, Strumm and Kamden Spies. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a bassist and a songwriter from The Lovin’ Spoonful. Here he is, Steve Boone. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have two previous guests to give us their favorite and least favorite movies by the comedians listed in Leonard Maltin’s The Great Movie Comedians. Here they are, Nick Santa Maria and Kamden Spies, Part two. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have two previous guests to give us their favorite and least favorite movies by the comedians listed in Leonard Maltin’s The Great Movie Comedians. Here they are, Nick Santa Maria and Kamden Spies, Part one. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have an animator and cartoonist who drew the covers to two of my books: my TTV book and my DePatie-Freleng book. He also worked on the Ren & Stimpy comic book for Marvel Comics and for Filmation and for Ralph Bakshi’s Mighty Mouse. Here he is, Mike Kazaleh. Plus, the usual new from Fun Ideas Prodcutions.
On today’s show, direct from Australia, we have an animation fan who produces his own podcast called Anthony’s Animation Talk where he has the ultimate goal of reviewing all 1000 of the classic Looney Tunes cartoons. Here he is, Anthony Kotorac. Plus, the usual Fun Ideas Productions news.
On today’s show, Cartoon Research columnist Kamden Spies returns and today we have Part 2 with a guest who has done animation on some of your favorite cartoons including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. He is also an animation collector and historian. Here he is, Mark Kausler. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, Cartoon Research columnist Kamden Spies returns and today we will interview a brand new guest who has done animation on some of your favorite cartoons including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. He is also an animation collector and historian. Here he is, Mark Kausler. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Podcast.
On today’s show, we have the grandson of the classic Looney Tunes director Chuck Jones who is also the President of the Chuck Jones Gallery, Craig Kausen. We also have Cartoon Research columnist Kamden Spies, and here they are. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, direct from Brazil, we have an author who has penned books on John Lennon and on Peter Tork. Here he is, Sergio Farias. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, Cartoon Research columnist Kamden Spies returns and continues to grill me about the various celebrities I have met in my life. So here we are, Kamden Spies and me, part 2. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, Cartoon Research columnist Kamden Spies returns and grills me about the various celebrities I have met in my life. This is a sequel to FIP #135 and in two parts. So here we are, Kamden Spies and Me, part 1. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Podcast.
On today’s show, we have an actor, a teacher of comedy and a historian and author who has co-written a great book called "The Annotated Abbott and Costello", which is due out later this year. Here he is, Nick Santa Maria. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a couple who’s connection to The Beatles dates back to the days of the Cavern in Liverpool in the early 1960s. He became a musician and she became a Liverpool tour guide. Later, they opened a museum called The Beatles Story which has now spawned a book of the same name. Here they are, Mike and Bernadette Byrne. Plus, the usual Fun Ideas Productions news.
On today’s show, we have a musician who was a longtime drummer for The Turtles and for The Doors’ Ray Manzarek. Here he is, Jimmy Hunter. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a musician and a photographer who has worked with such groups as The Monkees, The Turtles, The Doors, Crosby Stills Nash and Young and many, many more. Here he is, Henry Diltz, along with Charles F. Rosenay!!! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Last time our guest was here, she was promoting her documentary about Bill Scott, one of the writers and voice artists of Jay Ward Productions. Now she is doing voice overs herself. Here she is, Amber Jones. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have someone who worked for Lucille Ball, performed warm-ups Diff’rent Strokes and Silver Spoons, has his own video company called Shokus, hosts Stu’s Show and is the star of an upcoming documentary of the same name. Here he is, Stu Shostak. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a man who has created a great website devoted to many factual items regarding Mad magazine. Here he is, Doug Gilford. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have the second part of my interview with an original bassist for Paul Revere and the Raiders. Plus, he's been in Brotherhood, and his current band, Fang and the Gang. Here he is, Phil Fang Volk. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have an original bassist for Paul Revere and the Raiders. Plus, he's been in Brotherhood, and his current band, Fang and the Gang. Here he is, Phil Fang Volk. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a couple of returning guests to have another discussion about the world of animation. Here they are, Kamden Spies and Ben Olson. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a comic book writer, editor, actor, artist and critic, known as the creator and writer of Marvel’s Black Goliath and DC’s Black Lightning. Here he is, Tony Isabella. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a writer whose book Boris Karloff: The Man Remembered has inspired this episode devoted to the master of horror, Boris Karloff. Here he is, Gord Shriver. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have an artist who has worked in advertising, comic books, greeting cards and much more. Plus, he did the covers for my Alvin and the Chipmunks book and my TTV Scrapbook. Here he is, Jim Engel. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a returning author and TV show historian. Today, we’re going to discuss the classic Carol Burnett Show. Here he is, Wesley Hyatt. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a comic book inker who has worked for Marvel, DC, Disney, Claypool and others, as well as being the bassist for Seduction of the Innocent. Here he is, Steve Leialoha. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
For our 150th show, the Fun Ideas Podcast is proud to present Mad magazine’s maddest writer, as well as a writer for such classic TV shows as The Match Game and To Tell the Truth. Here he is, the legendary Dick DeBartolo! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions!
On today’s show, we have the youngest guest we’ve ever had on the show, but he is very knowledgeable about The Beatles and even hosts his own Beatles podcast. Here he is, Hudson Ranney. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, rock photographer Daniel Coston returns to have a lively discussion with me about The Left Banke and the new album he has produced. Here he is, Daniel Coston. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have an actor, author and historian who has written books on such TV shows as Bewitched, Kung Fu and The Six Million Dollar Man. Here he is, Herbie J Pilato. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we feature a man who both produced and performed with The Turtles, but he’s best known for his tenure with The Cars. We also have a returning guest who has brought him to us. Here they are, Charles F. Rosenay who has brought us the legendary Greg Hawkes!
Today's guest is a man who both produced and performed with The Monkees and The Turtles. We also have a returning guest who has brought him to us: Charles F. Rosenay who has brought us the legendary Chip Douglas! Please note that this show was recorded before the untimely death of Michael Nesmith on December 10, 2021.
Today's guest has done work for Harvey, Archie, DC, Marvel and many others and is now a caricature artist. Here he is, Howard Bender. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a returning guest who is a musician and an artist, writer and publisher. He performs as The Slow Poisoner, and publishes the humor magazine Freaky. His songs have graced seasons 1, 2, 3 and soon 5 of this podcast. Here he is, Andrew Goldfarb.
On today’s show, we have an artist, writer and clothing designer. She is an influential participant from the underground comix movement and has also written and drawn many mainstream comics including Wonder Woman. She is a member of the Will Eisner Hall of Fame. She designed the costume for the iconic Vampirella. She has written a number of books about female cartoonists including her latest Flapper Queens: Women Cartoonists of the Jazz Age. Here she is, Trina Robbins.
On today’s show, we have a fan of The Beatles, The Monkees and The Partridge Family and an educated guest on various podcasts including The Plastic EP Show and Talk More Talk. Here he is, Ed Rising, plus the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Today’s show features Douglas Wolk, a writer who has been published in Rolling Stone, The New York Times and The Washington Post. His book, Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean, won an Eisner award. His current book is called All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told.
On today’s show, we have an artist whose work has appeared in Weirdo, Wimmin’s Comix, Slutburger, and more. Here she is, Mary Fleener. Plus, the usual new from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a Beatles author, fan and regular Beatlefan writer. Here she is, Kit O’Toole. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we have a TV historian and commentator, sports announcer, news anchor and a professor of journalism. Here he is, Steve Beverly. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Production.
He's played guitar with John Entwistle, Jack Bruce and Alan Parsons. Here he is, Godfrey Townsend. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Mark Arnold! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Master Showman Charles F. Rosenay is back in this special Halloween episode where we discuss his new book "The Book of Top 10 Horror Lists"! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Charles De Cosa finishes up his talk with me discussing his favorite bands and songs including The Beatles, The Monkees and NRBQ. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Bassist Charles De Cosa stops by for part one of my discussion with him about music and Michael A. Ventrella and I discuss the top Monkees singles, plus the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Mark Arnold reads an excerpt from his new TTV Scrapbook which he wrote with Victoria Biggers. The excerpt features the Foreword by Phil Hall and the interview with Harvey Siegel.
On today's show, we have author and voice artist Keith Scott all the way from Australia as we discuss all things Jay Ward and more! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, rock photographer Daniel Coston returns to have a lively discussion with me about the 60th anniversary of The Beach Boys. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, animation historian and columnist Kamden Spies is back and today he’s brought with us the sons of animation legend Myron Waldman. Here they are, Bob and Steve Waldman.
On today’s show, we feature a comic book historian who specializes in the history of the golden age with his Comics Detective website. He has recently won an Eisner for his excellent book called Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books. Plus, the latest news from Fun Ideas Productions.
On today’s show, we feature a good friend of mine, who is a killer harmonica player of the blues with his own Jimmy Dewrance Blues Band. Here he is, Jim Dewrance. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
He was a member of The New Christy Minstrels, Modern Folk Quartet and The Lovin' Spoonful. He also produced albums by Pat Boone and The Turtles. Here he is, Jerry Yester. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Michael A. Ventrella, Fred Velez and Charles F. Rosenay!!! are here to promote the Fab4 Music Festival this July 10, 2021. Get all the details from the show or at https://www.facebook.com/Fab4MusicFestival
He has a deep announcer’s voice most suitable for being a DJ and a voice actor, which he has done, but in addition to that, he is a knowledgeable fan and collector of music and film and other pop culture subjects. Here he is, David Ghosty Wills!
On today’s show, we feature the writer of a new graphic novel called Everyone is Tulip, who has also done other work such as Star Trek and Fuck Off Squad and his own Deep Cuts podcast. Here he is, Dave Baker!
On today’s show, we feature a singer who had hits such as Young Girl, Woman Woman, and Lady Willpower with his group The Union Gap. Here they are, the returning Charles Rosenay who has brought his very special guest Gary Puckett!
Cartoon Research columnist Kamden Spies brings us Robert McKimson, Jr., to talk about his famous dad and uncles and Looney Tunes. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Actor, writer and podcast host Phil Hall returns to discuss his new book called Jesus Christ Movie Star. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Today’s show will have two parts. Part one is an interview with Ron Nevison, a record producer who produced Flo & Eddie’s Moving Targets album as well as engineered albums by Bad Company, Led Zeppelin and The Who. Part two features the results of our Monkees Top Albums poll with Michael A. Ventrella.
Today, we have the man who wrote songs like Elusive Butterfly and Down in Suburbia. Here he is, Bob Lind interviewed by special guest host Charles Rosenay! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Today, Charles F. Rosenay and I welcome musician, songwriter, producer and music executive best known as the promoter for the original Woodstock Music Festival in 1969. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
This December would have been artist John Severin's 100th birthday and Mort Todd stops by to discuss John's life as well as what it was like to work with John at Cracked. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
It's a very special episode where I get to interview the man known for such hits as "Wild One", "Volare" and "Swingin' School", plus a starring role in Bye Bye Birdie. Here he is, Bobby Rydell. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas.
Today's guest was a guitarist for the west coast version of The Turtles and Flo & Eddie for over 30 years. Here he is, Rick Guidotti. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Charles Rosenay is back with another great guest. This week, it's Spanky McFarlane from Spanky and Our Gang, the group with hits such as Lazy Day and Sunday Will Never Be the Same. She was also in the later version of The Mamas & the Papas.
Today we talk Looney Tunes as animation columnist Kamden Spies returns to the Fun Ideas Podcast with artist and painter Ben Olson from the Chuck Jones Gallery. Plus the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Charles F. Rosenay!!! is on a role! Today's he's brought us the lead singer of The Archies, Ron Dante! Dante talks about his career with The Cufflinks, The Detergents and now, The Turtles!! Plus, Fun Ideas news!
It's our fourth season and today we have a special treat! Turtles drummer and Jefferson Starship drummer John Barbata! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions!
It's the final episode of our third season and today we have Dinky Dawson, a giant in sound in the music industry who has worked with Fleetwood Mac and The Byrds and Charles Rosenay. Plus the usual news from Fun ideas Productions.
The incomparable Charles F. Rosenay has come back with a special friend, longtime keyboardist for The Turtles and Flo & Eddie Andy Cahan. Plus the usual Fun Ideas News.
Today, my guest is rock photographer, writer and producer Daniel Coston who has photographed such legends as The Beach Boys, The Monkees and Johnny Cash. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Today, a discussion with Bob Leszczak a.k.a. Bob O'Brien. We talk about his book on The Odd Couple, his new book on the TV sitcom Wings, and Bob's acting career. Plus, news from Fun Ideas.
Cartoon Research columnist Kamden Spies and documentary filmmaker Amber Jones discuss her upcoming project on the life of Bill Scott, the voice of Bullwinkle and much more.
It is my pleasure to bring you the great Shary Flenniken!! We discuss her work on National Lampoon, her new Trots and Bonnie book and more! Plus, the usual Fun Ideas news.
Wesley Hyatt joins me today to discuss his new book called "Betty White on TV", and the life and career of Betty as she turns 99 on January 17th! Plus, the usual Fun Ideas News.
Comedian, comedy writer and musician Tommy Bell joins me today for a lively conversation that is also available in a video podcast on YouTube. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
It's the 100th episode of the Fun Ideas Podcast with interview highlights from the previous 99! Join me as I reflect on conversations I had with Mort Todd, David Seidman, Denise McKinney, Bill Schelly, Danny Solazzi, Paul Maringelli, Scott Shaw!, Peter Bagge, Joe Ferrara, Bill Morrison, Tom Richmond, Danny Fingeroth, Malcolm Mobutu Smith, Stan Mack, BK Taylor, and Anthony Vitamia.
Animation fan and reviewer Alexis Hejna joins us today to discuss Hulu's new Animaniacs series. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Today's guest is Disney and animation fan, commentator and comic book reviewer, Mathieu LeBlanc. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Grant Geissman is here to discuss his new book "The History of EC Comics" and his other books about Mad and EC, plus his music career including Chuck Mangione.
Writer Aaron Carnes is our special guest. He's been a writer for the Santa Cruz Good Times and the San Jose Metro, and is here to promote his new book called "In Defense of Ska". There is also a video version on YouTube. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions!
Live from Australia, it's Plastic EP! He's a huge Monkees fan, plus a singer and an interviewer of the stars! There is also a video version on YouTube. Plus, some breaking news from Fun Ideas Productions!
He is one of the top EC Comics fans, plus he has written the introductions to many of the EC books currently being published by Fantagraphics. He's Thommy Burns. Plus, news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Lifelong Monkees fan Fred Velez joins us to discuss the group and his new book. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Our guest has written over 33 books, operates his own pop culture museum and writes his own TV series. Here he is, Tim Hollis. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
We welcome the preeminent animation historian Jerry Beck for part 2 of his interview! You can also watch the complete 2-part interview on video on YouTube. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
It's our 90th podcast! Wooo! To celebrate, we welcome the preeminent animation historian, Jerry Beck! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Part two of my interview with Greg Ehrbar, co-author of Mouse Tracks. He's here to discuss the children's albums put out by Disney, Hanna-Barbera and others. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Greg Ehrbar, co-author of Mouse Tracks, joins us today and next time to discuss the children's albums put out by Disney, Hanna-Barbera and others. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Our guest today is Beatles and Monkees expert Charles Rosenay, who has run conventions, conducted tours and published a fanzine. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Peter Maresca is a fan of old time newspaper comic strips and a publisher of same through his Sunday Press Books. His latest book is about the works of cartoonist Milt Gross.
Bruce Bolinger's grandson August helps promote Bruce's new Kickstarter book called "Just North of Sane" with cartoons personally selected by me. Make your pledge today at https://kickstarter.com/projects/cyberwit/just-north-of-sane
Michael A. Ventrella, my co-author on my two Monkees books, returns to discuss "How to Argue the Constitution With a Conservative". This audio podcast is available on YouTube as my first video podcast!
Our guest today is Phil Strangolagalli, who is here to promote his book entitled "Jesus Loves Movies". Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Our guest today is Sam Henderson who has written and drawn cartoons for Nickelodeon and his own Magic Whistle comics. We discuss his new madness, a blog about Mad movie parodies!
Guy Gilchrist of Muppets and Nancy and Sluggo fame returns to promote his brand-new Kickstarter designed to help children during the pandemic. Please listen and pledge today.
Our last new episode for a bit is a winner with BK Taylor. He discusses his new book "I Think He's Crazy!", plus working for Sick, Cracked, Bananas, National Lampoon, Donruss, Home Improvement, The Muppets, and more!
He's contributed to the Village Voice, National Lampoon, The Electric Company and The American Bystander. He's Stan Mack. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
He's a professor and a collector of Golden Age comic books with underwater themes. It's Malcolm Mobutu Smith. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Andrew "The Slow Poisoner" Goldfarb returns to the Fun Ideas Podcast to discuss his magazine "Freaky" and the current state of his music and touring. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
He's the author of books covering the animated appearances of the Marx Brothers and of Peter Lorre. It's Matthew Hahn. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Marvel legend Danny Fingeroth discusses the life and career of Stan Lee with his new book "A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee". Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Eddie DeAngelini returns to discuss the current state of the comic book industry and of comic book stores. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Season 3 starts now with the editor and publisher of The American Bystander, Michael Gerber. Plus, the latest news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Longtime comic book store owner Phil Schlaefer is our special guest. It's our last episode of the second season, but don't fret, the Fun Ideas Podcast will continue through at least the end of June.
He's been one of the primary artists at Archie Comics for over 30 years, plus his own Die Kitty Die! It's Dan Parent, plus the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
He's drawn Married: With Children for Now Comics and for Cracked magazine, but he's mainly known for drawing his caricatures for Mad magazine for the past 20 years. It's Tom Richmond! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Vintage ephemera collector and music author Denise McKinney returns to discuss one of her other obsessions - restaurants! Plus, the usual Fun Ideas Productions news.
He's written for Cracked magazine and he's also an inventor. He's Roger Brown and he's here with us today. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Our special guest, Bill Morrison, discusses The Simpsons, Roswell the Alien, Yellow Submarine and his tenure as Editor of Mad. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
He's the editor of Back Issue and Retrofan magazines and he's here today to discuss them both and much more. Plus, the regular news from Fun Ideas Productions.
He's a singer and he also has run his own comic book store since 1976. The original location was featured in The Lost Boys. Here's Joe Ferrara. Also, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
He's the expert on Filmation, plus he's written many books and articles including books on Iron Man and Wonder Woman. He's Andy Mangels. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas.
He's a fan of comic books and of old time radio and has interviewed many of those involved in both genres. He's also a collector of original comic art. Here he is, Shaun Clancy. Plus, the usual Fun Ideas Productions news.
He is the host of Those Were the Days and the Nostalgia Digest Podcast, as well as the editor and publisher of the Nostalgia Digest magazine. It's Steve Darnall. Plus, the latest news from Fun Ideas Productions.
He's a fine artist that also teaches fine art in the San Francisco Bay Area. He's also the artist behind the book Draw the Marvel Comics Heroes. Here he is, Richard Becker. Plus, the regular news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Artist and writer Eric Shanower returns to discuss Harvey Comics. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Between his Rock and Roll biographies and his comics featuring his own characters, Michael Aushenker is a busy man. He's here, plus the latest Fun Ideas Productions news.
Today's guest is Guy Gilchrist, a comic strip artist and writer best known for his work on The Muppets and with Nancy and Sluggo. Plus, the latest news from Fun Ideas Productions.
From the pages of Neat Stuff, Hate, Cracked and many other places, here's Peter Bagge! Plus, the usual Fun Ideas Productions news.
He's been drawing the Dennis the Menace Sunday page for over 30 years and got his start drawing Marvel's Dennis the Menace comic book. He's Ron Ferdinand! Plus, the latest Fun Ideas Productions news.
Author, writer, publisher J. David Spurlock drops by to continue his discussion of the legendary Wallace Wood. This episode is about how Wood saved Mad and subsequently left Mad. Plus, the usual Fun Ideas Productions news.
Author, writer, publisher J. David Spurlock drops by for this and the next episode to discuss the legendary Wallace Wood. This episode is about Wood's formative years and years with EC Comics. Plus, the usual Fun Ideas Productions news.
He's worked for Marvel Comics. He's worked for Cracked. He's worked for Mad. Now, he'll buy your old comic books! It's Barry Dutter. Plus, the latest Fun Ideas Productions news.
We continue our salute to Filmation Studios covering the 1970s and 1980s and then wind up this episode with my interview with Darrell McNeil, who worked for Filmation and also Hanna-Barbera. Plus, the latest Fun Ideas Productions news.
In lieu of a guest this week, I will do an overview of the Filmation animation studios during the 1960s and 1970s, where they created such shows as The New Adventures of Superman, The Archie Show and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Virtually all the theme songs are represented. Plus, news from Fun Ideas Productions.
You know all those Christmas specials you watch every year featuring Rudolph, Frosty and Santa Claus? Well, Rankin/Bass expert Rick Goldschmidt is here to discuss all of those shows and how they were made. Plus, the usual Fun Ideas Productions news.
He's a fan of Oz and the Trojan War and Casper and has done graphic novels and comic books on all three. A graduate of the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, our guest has won many awards for his work including two Eisners and a Ignatz Award. Here he is, Eric Shanower.
Our guest today is a webcomics writer and artist, best known as the creator of Narbonic. She has been an editor for Viz Media, working on over 20 manga series including Naruto. Here she is, Shaenon Garrity.
Joe Fields runs his own comic book store in Concord, California, called Flying Colors, but he is more than that! He originated Free Comic Book Day, plus has a indepth knowledge of comic books, original art and music. We'll hear what he has to say, plus the usual Fun Ideas Productions news.
He's the man behind Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew, plus a pre-eminent artist that has worked for Hanna-Barbera, Rhino Records, Sonic the Hedgehog for Archie Comics, and much, much more, as you will discover in this episode! Here he is, Scott Shaw! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Joe Staton has worked on a number of horror-mystery projects for Charlton Comics, as well as E-Man; he also worked on a number of projects for DC Comics including Scooby-Doo; and now he's the artist on the Dick Tracy comic strip. We discuss his career along with Fun Ideas Productions news.
He's worked for Harvey Comics and Marvel's Star Comics and Archie Comics and more and loves The Beatles! Plus, a tribute to the late, great Ernie Colon. Here he is, Angelo DeCesare! Also, updates on the Fun Ideas Productions' Warren Kremer, TTV, Monkees and Mad books.
Film reviewer and columnist Richard Von Busack talks about his over 30 years as a writer for San Jose's Metro newspaper, and his various other projects including his Megamind book. Plus, the usual garbage, I mean, news from Fun Ideas Productions!
It's a riveting and fun conversation with comic writer Kit Lively, who has written for both Cracked and Mad magazines. We discuss what's going to happen with Mad and of course, the latest information from Fun Ideas Productions.
My co-author on my Monkees books, Michael A. Ventrella, joins me today to talk about those books, his Baker Street Irregulars series, Animato! magazine and his latest tome, How to Argue the Constitution with a Conservative. Plus, the latest news from Fun Ideas Productions including news about my latest project about Mad magazine.
Paul Maringelli worked for Harvey Comics during the 1970s and 1980s in the art department. He discusses the Paramount Pictures offices that are now part of Trump Tower, and his memories of artist Warren Kremer and the other people who worked at Harvey.
After a brief tribute to Bill Schelly, we introduce our special guests Alan Groening and wife, Jen. Alan has produced comic books, comic strips, and animation, and discusses whether or not he is related to another Groening.
We're back for a full second season with our special guest Danny Solazzi of The Characters. We discuss The Monkees, Joan Jett and The Chipmunks as well as Danny's lengthy musical career. Plus, the latest news from Fun Ideas Productions.
Season 2 begins with the return of Mort Todd. Mort turns the tables on me and interviews me. We also promote our Kickstarter books on Jack Davis and John Severin.
Our final episode of the first season brings you Jon B. Cooke, the editor of "Comic Book Artist", "Comic Book Creator" and the writer of books such as "The Warren Companion" and his latest book "The Book of Weirdo". Have a great summer and catch up on the episodes you missed.
Our guest today is a fan and collector of Harvey Comics merchandise. You know Casper, Richie Rich and the rest. He likes Harvey Comics so much, he built his own online museum. Here he is, the curator of the Harvey Mercheum, Jonathan Sternfeld.
Our guest today is an artist who loves Underdog and now draws it for American Mythology’s various Underdog comic book series. Here he is, Matt Hansel.
James Neibaur has written books on a wide variety of topics including Jerry Lewis, Elvis Presley, Andy Clyde, Charlie Chan, James Cagney, Bob Hope, Jean Harlow, Mickey Rooney, Buster Keaton, Charley Chase, Clint Eastwood, Charlie Chaplin, Jack Nicholson, Harry Langdon, and more.
Our guest today worked as a librarian at the Albert & Temmy Latner Jewish Public Library of Toronto. He has been reading comics since age 4, and in his spare time launched the Jewish comics bibliography which eventually led to an exhibition on display called Zap! Pow! Oy! Here he is, Steve Bergson.
The Slow Poisoner talks about eight of his latest tunes, his performance dates, and his new cartoon humor publication called Freaky. Also, more information about my new Chipmunks book and the TTV Scrapbook.
After an interesting conversation about The Invisible Man, the Fun Ideas Podcast descends into chaos and anarchy. Join us now for the wildest episode yet featuring the Kingfish: Anthony from Facebook!
Our guest today is a writer of many books including books on Harvey Kurtzman, John Stanley Otto Binder, Harry Langdon and himself. He’s here today to discuss his latest book called Jim Warren: Empire of Monsters. Here he is, Bill Schelly.
Our guest today is a writer of many books including The Encyclopedia of Film, The Motion Picture Film Guide, Digging Down Deep Subterranean Homesick Movie Review 1975-2017, and Digging Down Deeper Film Writings Found in the Scrapheap. Here he is, Paul Brenner.
Our guest today worked for many years for Marvel’s Crazy magazine, then doing Spies and Sabs for Cracked magazine for many more years, and then even more years drawing sports cartoons. Here he is, Michael Ricigliano. Plus, "Aaaaalllviiinnn: The Story of Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., Liberty Records, Format Films and The Alvin Show" is out. Order your copy today on Amazon or at BearManor Media.
Our guest today has been a professional cartoonist since age 14. He was curator for the Toonseum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He’s written a few books including the Three Little Pigsburghers and A Celebration of Animation, and currently has a regular comic strip panel called Mazetoons. Here he is, Joe Wos.
Mike Curtis has had a wide and varied career. He ran a movie theater. He’s been a horror movie host on TV. He’s published his own comic books under the banner of Shanda Fantasy Arts featuring Shanda the Panda. He has written scripts for Richie Rich and other Harvey Comics, but his current gig is the writer for Chester Gould’s long-running Dick Tracy comic strip, which will celebrate it’s 90th anniversary in 2021.
The curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum, Andrew Farago joins us today. He's also the author books on such diverse subjects as Looney Tunes, Harley Quinn, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Peanuts and 80s Cartoons. Plus, updates on my Chipmunks and Warren Kremer books and my flight to LA for Harvey Comics, which is why this episode is posting early.
Our guest today has worked for Filmation, Ruby-Spears, Hanna-Barbera, Marvel, working on such shows as GI Joe, Transformers, Thundarr, Jem, Inhumanoids, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Tiny Toons, Tarzan and the Super Seven, Webwoman, Dungeons and Dragons, Teen Wolf, Batman, Superman, Plastic Man and more.
Jorge Pacheco is our special guest. He drew covers and stories for Harvey Comics back in the 1990s featuring Casper, Richie Rich, Tom and Jerry, Woody Woodpecker, Underdog, Pink Panther and more. Currently, he's doing the same for American Mythology. Plus, the usual Fun Ideas Productions news.
Eddie DeAngelini is a cartoonist, webcomic collaborator, author, and owner of the Hi De Ho Comics comic book store in Santa Monica, California. He also writes, draws and publishes his own comic book called "Collectors".
Nat Gertler is a huge fan of Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip, and has compiled many books featuring Charlie Brown, Snoopy and all the rest. Another thing our guest does is reprint books that have fallen into the public domain or are difficult to get in some way, but have historical significance.
Today I interview my first female guest. Denise McKinney is a collector of matchbook covers and other old kitchy stuff and vintage thrift. She makes it a habit to visit southern California diners with older decor. She is also the author of Morrissey FAQ, a book devoted to the former lead singer of The Smiths, who has had a fairly successful solo career.
Ted Davenport has been collecting and selling old radio shows for over 50 years with a store called Radio Memories, selling shows on cassette, CD-Rom and MP3. Also, the latest Fun Ideas Productions news.
Troy Howarth is my special guest. He is a huge movie buff, author and an expert and fan on Italian horror films including those by Dario Argento, Mario Bava and Lucio Fulci. Also, the latest Fun Ideas Productions news.
David Seidman of Disney Comics, Claypool Comics, Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and the author of numerous books on a variety of subjects joins Mark today, along with the latest updates from Fun Ideas Productions.
Kurtis Findlay, author of the book "Chuck Jones: The Dream That Never Was", editor of the complete reprinting of Lynn Johnston’s "For Better or For Worse", and various other projects for the Library of American Comics joins host Mark Arnold on this episode.
Radio and TV Historian Martin Grams joins me for an overview of his various books on radio shows such as Suspense, Duffy’s Tavern and The Shadow, as well as books on such classic TV series such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Car 54 Where Are You? and The Time Tunnel.
Today’s guest is television historian Wesley Hyatt, one of Stu's Show’s resident TV critics. Wesley has also written books on daytime television, The Red Skelton Show, The Carol Burnett Show, and The Bob Hope TV specials.
From his Batcave, Pop Culture Historian Alan Bryan gives his recommendations on which of today's Marvel and DC comic books are worth reading.
Producer, director, animator and designer Bob Kurtz is my special guest this week. He's worked for many major animation studios including DePatie-Freleng, Jay Ward and Disney. I interviewed him for my upcoming book "Aaaaalllviiinnn: The Story of Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., Liberty Records, Format Films and The Alvin Show", available now for pre-order.
Mark chats with writer and actor Phil Hall, who also hosts his own podcast called The Online Movie Show. Phil discusses his new book The Weirdest Movie Ever Made and his other projects.
Mark's guests are Walter Brogan of Cracked and Crazy magazines, and Charles Santino of Conan and What Th'. Together, they are now producing Danny and Harry Private Detectives: The Case of the Missing Trunk, featuring a cat and seagull pair.
The second half of my lengthy interview with Writer at Large Dan Fiorella. We discuss more of his various writing assignments for print and TV over the years.
Dan Fiorella gives a lengthy interview that had to be broken up in separate parts talking about Cracked Magazine, The Prairie Home Companion, The Start of Something Big and detouring off on Uncle Floyd, Abbott & Costello, Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle and more!
Mort Todd discusses his years with Cracked Mazagine, Marvel, DC and currently with projects like Charlton Neo. Plus, the latest Fun Ideas Productions news.
Our guest Milton Knight discusses his career in comic books and animation including Richie Rich, Crazy, Cracked, Sonic the Hedgehog, Felix the Cat, Hugo and Midnight. Plus, the latest Fun Ideas Productions news.
Bob Perlow discusses his book "The Warm-Up Guy" and his career in doing warm-ups, writing scripts and acting on various shows such as Hollywood Squares, Laverne & Shirley and Jay Leno's Tonight Show. Plus, the latest Fun Ideas Productions news.
Host Mark Arnold interviews Batman and DC inker Mick Gray who also hosts his own music podcast called Deep Cut. Plus, the latest news from Fun Ideas Productions.
In this episode, Mark Arnold discusses his latest projects for Fun Ideas Productions, and interviews his first Podcast guest, Lee Hester of Lee's Comics.
An introduction to author Mark Arnold's Fun Ideas podcast. In this first episode, Mark shares how he got interested in comic books, animation, music, TV and movies and discusses his various published books and other projects.