Old School Lane

Old School Lane

The official podcast site for Old School Lane where we talk about movies, TV shows, video games, and everything else in between. In addition, we interview special guests from actors, actresses, authors, show creators, online content creators, and more.

  1. hace 1 día

    Hey Arnold 19th Anniversary Show with Arun Mehta and Craig Bartlett

    In the 19th Hey Arnold! Anniversary Show, Arun Mehta welcomes creator Craig Bartlett back to the show for an in-depth fan Q&A celebrating one of Nickelodeon’s most beloved animated series. Craig discusses the legacy of Hey Arnold!, the show’s emotional storytelling, why it continues to resonate with fans, and the characters and episodes that still spark discussion nearly two decades later. He also answers long-running fan questions about Arnold’s design, Gerald’s voice change, Brainy’s connection to Helga, the truth behind the Pigeon Man rumours, Arnold’s family, the unfinished Jungle Movie, and the possibility of future stories. The conversation also touches on Craig’s work on Ready Jet Go!, his thoughts on children’s animation, the power of cartoons to connect across generations, and how fan passion helped keep the world of Hey Arnold! alive.

  2. hace 6 días

    Hey Arnold 18th Anniversary Show with Arun Mehta and Craig Bartlett

    In the 18th Hey Arnold! Anniversary Show, Arun Mehta welcomes creator Craig Bartlett back for an in-depth fan Q&A and a heartfelt tribute to the late Steve Viksten. Craig reflects on Steve’s huge contribution to Hey Arnold!, from writing some of the show’s most memorable stories to voicing Oskar, and shares personal memories from their years working together on Rugrats and Hey Arnold!.The conversation also explores the legacy of Hey Arnold!, the enduring fanbase, the origins of Arnold’s iconic football-shaped head, the emotional depth of characters like Harold and Helga, and what might have happened with The Patakis spin-off. Craig also talks about returning to Nickelodeon, developing Skyrat, the changing animation industry, social media, fan art, DVDs, end credits, and why the world of Hey Arnold! still means so much to viewers years later.

  3. 24 jul

    Old School Lane Casual Chats: Winners and Nominations of the Oscars Best Animated Film

    In this episode of Casual Chats, Patricia and special guests Jim Bevan and Eli "The Hero of Tomorrow" Stone look back on the winners and nominations of the animated films that were highlighted at the Academy Awards. They also discuss about animated films that should've or shouldn't have been nominated for the Oscars.

  4. 22 jul

    Hey Arnold 17th Anniversary Show with Arun Mehta and Craig Bartlett

    Join Arun Mehta for the 17th Hey Arnold! Anniversary Show with Craig Bartlett, the creator of Hey Arnold!, as they dig into the stories, characters and creative choices behind the beloved Nickelodeon series. Craig answers fan questions about Arnold’s love of jazz, Helga’s family life, Monkey Man, Lila, unused episode ideas, voice recording sessions, musical episodes, ratings, celebrity cameos and much more.Whether you grew up watching Hey Arnold! or are discovering the show’s legacy today, this conversation offers a warm, funny and revealing look at the world of Arnold, Helga and the rest of the neighbourhood from the person who created it!

  5. 15 jul

    Hey Arnold 16th Anniversary Show with Arun Mehta and Craig Bartlett

    Craig Bartlett, the creator of Hey Arnold!, returns for a fan-focused deep dive into the world of Hillwood. In this episode, Arun Mehta hands the microphone over to the audience for the first time, using questions submitted by fans to explore some of the show’s biggest mysteries, behind-the-scenes stories, and character details.Craig talks about casting the original voice actors, why real kids were so important to the sound and emotional authenticity of the series, the evolution of Arnold as a character, and the deeper layers behind Helga, Olga, Phoebe, Rhonda, Lila, Brainy, Fuzzy Slippers, Monkey Man, and more. The conversation also touches on fan-favourite episodes including April Fool’s Day, Helga Blabs It All, What’s Opera, Arnold?, Parents Day, and The Journal.This episode also marks the first instalment to feature questions directly from the fans, with hundreds of submissions helping shape the discussion. From long-running theories to production secrets, Craig gives thoughtful, funny, and revealing answers that longtime Hey Arnold! fans won’t want to miss.Listen now for a nostalgic, fan-driven conversation celebrating the characters, stories, music, and unanswered questions that continue to make Hey Arnold! such a beloved animated series.

  6. 8 jul

    Hey Arnold 15th Anniversary Show with Arun Mehta and Craig Bartlett

    Celebrate the legacy of Hey Arnold! with this special anniversary edition of The Arun Mehta Show, originally broadcast on North Manchester FM 106.6 in 2011. This episode marks the first ever Hey Arnold! Anniversary Show, featuring an in-depth conversation with series creator Craig Bartlett.Arun and Craig look back at the origins of Arnold, the evolution of the show, fan-favourite episodes, the emotional depth behind characters like Helga, Gerald and Arnold’s grandparents, and the long-running mystery surrounding Arnold’s parents. The discussion also touches on the making of the series, the music of Jim Lang, Hey Arnold!: The Movie, the planned Jungle Movie, and why the show continues to mean so much to fans. Whether you grew up watching Hey Arnold! or discovered it later, this anniversary show is a nostalgic and thoughtful tribute to one of Nickelodeon’s most beloved animated series.

  7. 29 jun

    PixMix Episode 37: Toy Story 5

    In this episode of PixMix, Arun and Patricia discuss about the 2025 Pixar animated film Toy Story 5, the fifth installment of the Toy Story franchise. Bonnie is 8 years old now and she is having trouble making friends. Her parents decide to give her a Lilypad tablet device since the girls from her dance class have one and believe it would help her socialize. However, she becomes addicted to it and Bonnie's toys are left behind. Jessie tries to confront Lilypad, but she is outsmarted by her stating she will help Bonnie make friends with all her features. She inadvertently calls Woody for help and arrives to take care of Lilypad and return things to normal. But Lilypad hacks her system and puts all the toys in the garage. Meanwhile, Jessie ends up in her previous owner Emily's house and meets with Blaze, a young farm girl with an active imagination and who loves horses. Together with Blaze's old devices Smarty Pants, Atlas, and Snappy, Jessie tries to return home before Bonnie is taken over by Lilypad. When the film premiered in theaters, it received positive reviews from critics and fans making $585 million dollars out of a $250 million dollar budget, the largest budget in Pixar history. However, it received some response saying that Toy Story 5 doesn't justify its existence and that the franchise is overdone and exhausting. What did Arun and Patricia think of the film?

    PixMix Episode 37: Toy Story 5

  8. 22 jun

    In Search of the Crystal Skull Episode 33: Masters of the Universe (2026)

    After an almost 2 year hiatus, In Search of the Crystal Skull is back! Arun and Patricia discuss about the 2026 live action film Masters of the Universe based on the 1983 animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Taken place in the world of Eternia, a timid boy named Prince Adam was tasked of protecting The Sword of Power and heading to Earth for safety after an evil sorcerer named Skeletor threatens to conquer everything and stealing the sword to make him more powerful. However, he lost the sword and was stuck on Earth for 15 years living a mundane life. One day, someone found the sword and Adam retrieves it. Immediately afterwards, his childhood friend Teela from Eternia returns him home only to learn that Skeletor has taken over everything. When the film premiered in theaters, it received mixed reviews from critics and fans. It was a box office bomb making $102 million dollars out of a $200 million dollar budget and is currently 68% on Rotten Tomatoes. What did Arun and Patricia think of the film?

    In Search of the Crystal Skull Episode 33: Masters of the Universe (2026)
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