Unpacking Peanuts

I have certainly learned a lot of new things about Peanuts and Charles Schulz listening to this podcast, as well as the time periods in which Charles Schulz was drawing the strip. The hosts have an enthusiasm for Schulz’s work that shows through in every episode, and they have a lot of fun examining Peanuts year by year, making this a very enjoyable podcast. They cover Schulz’s drawing techniques, what he was doing in a given year, where pop culture was at that same time, and give a running index of Happiness and Anger in the strip for each given year. They also explain Peanuts Obscurities, those references Schulz made that were timely when he wrote them, but can be head-scratchers now. You won’t find a better Peanuts podcast out there than this one. So “Be of good cheer” and give this show a listen if you want to learn a lot about Peanuts.

Best podcast out there! I love listening to an episode while drawing my own comic strip. Love it and I don’t want it to end! Keep up the good work!!! 🙏

It was a very good day when I happened upon this podcast! It’s an absolute gem. I was a total Peanuts nerd growing up, and am now really enjoying reliving the strips through this podcast. You all have such an easy going rapport, too. Listening to you makes my boring work commute go by in a flash now. Happiness is Unpacking Peanuts. P.S. Andy Capp was one of my Dad’s favorite strips, but it never worked for me.

This podcast is nearly as delightful and engaging as the incredible comic strip they unpack!