Of Course You Realize THIS Means Podcast - A Looney Tunes Discussion

Senior Staff Writer for Cracked.com Brian VanHooker joins the discussion as we talk about his article running down the greatest 100 Looney Tunes characters of all time!   You won't want to miss this!    

A Podcast By Looney Tunes Fans for Looney Tunes Fans! Hello fellow animation buffs, comedy lovers and Wascally Wabbit followers! If you're looking for a chat about the greatest animated shorts to ever grace the silver screen, then you've come to the right place! Download the latest episode and let your mind re-examine what made those vintage shorts stand out as comedy gems, all the while keeping an eye on the future of the franchise and where it's going in the future! Our Host Jonathan Graves is a passionate, animation enthusiast with a knack for digging into the creative psyche. He watches cartoons daily and keeps up on all new film and restoration releases. He is also a content creator with a eye for editing and has eclectic taste in movies & music. Spread the word and remember, THAT'S NOT ALL FOLKS!

On this week's episode of the podcast, comedian Jacquis Neal stops by to discuss Looney Tunes and SPORTS as the Olympics have Partnered with WBD to bring Bugs, Daffy and company to the biggest athletic stage in the World; the 2024 Olympics in France! With the partnership, brings consumers and fans new merchandise! Check out their websites for more: RSVLTS - Dress Shirts SandCloud - Bugs, Tweety and Daffy Beach Towels FoodNetwork - Tweety Cake Recipe Country Specific Graphics will be printed on apparel as well! Looney Shorts Discussed: Baseball Bugs Basket Bugs The Loon and the Goon Bonanza Bunny Sports Chumpiions To Duck or Not to Duck Bunny Hugged Looney Tunes World of Mayhem: New Space Opera characters! HOW DID YOU DO IN THE 'FILL IN THE BLANC' SEGMENT?   Follow the Guest: Jacquis Neal https://jacquisneal.com/   FOLLOW, RATE and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST   And Remember, That's NOT all Folks!        

Cass Warner has Passed and Does Samy Burch Know Something We Don't?  On this episode of the podcast, writer Jordan Morris sits in to talk about his latest works and we honor the passing of Legacy Looney Legend Cass Warner, the granddaughter of the Warner Brothers Studio Mogul Jack Warner. The Book written by Cass Warner Sperling can be found at the link below. https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Warner-Cass-Sperling/dp/098147120X Youth Group is now available for pre-order: Click here to Pre-order now!   Coyote Vs Acme Screenwriter Samy Burch says screenings of the film to potential buyers is still ongoing! Let's hope this gets traction and the film sees distribution soon. #CoyoteVsAcme   Episodes Discussed: 'Tooned in Space' - Tiny Toons Looniversity Debuting on Cartoon Network starting April 6th! Follow the Guest: Jordan Morris JordanMorris.net @JordanDavidMorris on Instagram Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes and follow @ThisMeansPodcast   That’s NOT All Folks!    

Hello Toonsters and Looney Tunes Fans! If this is your first time listening, welcome to the LOONIEST source for your zany cartoon news surrounding the iconic Merrie Melodies characters from news and interviews to reviews! On this special episode, it's just me, Jonathan Graves here to discuss the devistating developments surrounding the James Gunn produced, Dave Green Directed film, 'Coyote Vs Acme.' Starring Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor and voices provided by Emmy Award Winner Eric Bauza, this was set to release last year but was replaced on the calendar release schedule by Barbie and the film was indefinitely shelved before being (presumably) deleted this week for tax purposes. This is a business practice that I truly do not condone or support and I hope something is done to stop it from ever happening again.  

Greetings Folks!  In this week's episode, I'm joined by the co-writer of Merrie Little Batman, Morgan Evans to discuss his works as well as the little scare us Looney Tunes fans experienced last week surrounding the removal of the classic Merrie Melodies catalog from Max! In a quick turn of events, we had news that the remaining short from the classic Looney Tunes series, as well as the 2011-2014 Series, the Looney Tunes Show was to be removed from the streaming service Max, only to be ratified in it's press release with word that the titles were added by mistake.  Physical Media is here to stay and this week is a great time to stock up! The Collector's Choice Vol. 2 drops on Blu-ray featuring some never before seen restored cartoons from Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones and Art Davis! Thanks to the Warner Archive for putting that together. Morgan Evans also wrote for the Tunes in the WB100 celebration episode of Teen Titans Go! so go to chat about that, but unfortunately  it's currently not available to stream anywhere. Hopefully soon it will be made public again, as it did air on Cartoon Network on Oct. 14th. Merry Little Batman: The latest project saved from termination due to the Discovery/WB merger is here thanks to Amazon Prime picking it up for distribution! The Holiday Crime Caper is available on Dec. 8th and it looks absolutley delightful! With Batman's mission to clean up Gotham, finally complete he can now focus on the next one, being a Dad to Damien Wayne, his son. When Damien loses his Father's gift, it's up to him to protect the mansion from burglars in this festive comedy! Merry Little Batman: Bringing a Little Holiday Crime to Amazon Prime. Follow our Guest: Morgan Evans @TotallyMorgan   Follow the Podcast @ThisMeansPodcast   That's Not All Folks!   

Emmy Award Winner Eric Bauza RETURNS! to wrap up our Tiny Toon-A-Palooza to discuss his inspirations, working in the industry and future aspirations! What was his audition process like? Who was his mentor? What cartoon character would he like to see resurrected? What course would he attend at ACME Looniversity? Find out all the answers to these questions and more! Episodes Discussed: Follow the Guest: @BAUZILLA on all Social Media! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST   And Remember, That's NOT all Folks!

Stage actor, Online Personality and Voice Actor Tessa Netting joins in on the Tiny Toon-A-Palooza to discuss her career and becoming Sweetie Bird as well as attending ACME Looniversity! What was her audition process like for the show? What aspect of acting prior to voice over helped her with finding Sweetie's voice the most? What course would she attend at ACME Looniversity? Find out all the answers to these questions and more! Episodes Discussed: Follow the Guest: @TessaNetting on Instagram/X/Youtube! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST   And Remember, That's NOT all Folks!  

It's a GOOD time to be a Looney Tunes fan! First up, we have official word that The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (No longer Bubble Brains) will be the FIRST Fully Animated Theatrical Feature Length Film and it only took them 93 years! :D THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP!  - Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Ent. Next Up, Daffy in Wackyland, the FIRST EVER Stop Motion-Animated Short for Looney Tunes had it's Los Angeles Debut at the Animation is Film Festival with producer Alex Kirwan and Director Max Winston in attendance! (Interview and review coming soon.) And NOW onto the Exclusive Interviews! Thanks in part to Warner Bros. for connecting the podcast with artists Pete Moulthrop and Cocolvu, who are contributing designers for the WB100 Artists Series which can be found over at WBSHOP.COM    Follow both artists on Instagram: Pete Moulthrop: beardedtalesofwoe Cocolvu Cocolvu FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST   And Remember, That's NOT all Folks!  

"How many characters does he got in there?" Tiny Toon-A-Palooza Continues with Emmy Nominated Actor David Errigo Jr. who provides a voice for Plucky and Hamton Pig in Tiny Toons Looniversity!) Episodes Discussed: Soufflé, Girl Hey. Extra, So Extra Mandela Effects GALORE! Is it How I Spent my Vacation or How I spent my Summer Vacation? What Course would David sign up for at ACME LU? And so many more answers! All this and more in this week's episode so Of Course You Realize It Must Be Podcast! Follow our Guest: X - David Errigo Jr. Instagram - David Errigo Jr. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST   And Remember, That's NOT all Folks!

On this special episode of the Podcast, comedian, writer and voice actor, Ashleigh Hairston drops in to talk about her latest role as Babs Bunny in Tiny Toons Looniversity!   Episodes Discussed: Freshman Orientoontion Give Pizza A Chance The Show Must Hop On Films Discussed: What's Up Doc? (1972) Dir. Peter Bogdanovich Who did Ashleigh originally audition for? What is Babs Bunny's favorite Childhood game? All this and more in this week's episode so Of Course You Realize It Must Be Podcast! Follow our Guest: X - Ashleigh Hairston Instagram - Ashleigh Hairston FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST   And Remember, That's NOT all Folks!  

On this week's podcast, seasoned animator for both Disney and Warner Bros. Robert Griggs!! We chat about the history and inspiration of The Looney Tunes franchise and which director's inspired him the most with this retro take! Scotch & Soda: Men's and Women's Apparel Inspired By The Free Spirit of Amsterdam - Championing Individuality, Authenticity and The Power of Self-Expression Through Unique Designs  Shorts Discussed: Daffy Magician Vingette #3 - Vintage Porkys Pain Rent (2023) Boarding Games (2023) Poolside Pest (2023) Kitty Krashers (2023) Elmer's Candid Camera (1940) Check out some storyboards below from those shorts above.     Robert also did the Monster designs for the intro to this Halloween Spectacular last year! This is his favorite bugs drawing to date. He also crafted this poster for the title card during Boarding Games (2023) And he's the one behind these poster designs!   Follow our Guest: @Robertgriggsart - Instagram Dr. Griggs aka @RobertGriggsArt - X (Twitter)   FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST   That's NOT all Folks!

On this week's podcast, producer Brendan Hay sits down with me to discuss the inspirations behind the NEW prequel series, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai! We chat about Bob Clampett's Falling Hare (1943) and Pete Browngartd's High Speed Hare (2021) as well as other pop culture Gremlins like the one in Nightmare at 20,000 Feet and more! Scotch & Soda: Men's and Women's Apparel Inspired By The Free Spirit of Amsterdam - Championing Individuality, Authenticity and The Power of Self-Expression Through Unique Designs How did this series come to be? What was the secret backstory to Elle's parent's tragic death that was too disturbing for Amblin?  Have you ever eaten chocolate dipped carrots? Will there be a Season 2? And MUCH MORE! Gremlin spotted at Midsummer Scream:  Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai is now available on Amazon as well as streaming on Max! I can't recommend this show enough for both Horror fans as well as Gremlins fans.   Follow our Guest: BrendanHayWriter - Instagram B_Hay - X (Twitter)   FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST   That's NOT all Folks!  

The Instagram Reached 10K followers! Thank you all who follow the show! This week's episode is all about the expansion of the Looniverse that was previewed during SDCC 2023! The Podcast was invited to the Indigo Ballroom where TWO FULL episodes of the new Tiny Toons Reboot, played for a very receptive audience! BuzzNav joins the show to break it all down and thankfully he experienced many of the same amazing things I did involving these cherished characters. The Tiny Toons Theme dropped online for all to see and it was glorious!! I equate it to the opening of Jurassic World!   The surprise here is that the classic Looney roster will directly effect the plot of these Toony Adventures around Campus! Jeff Bergman who voices Foghorn Leghorn held his own panel on Sunday where he revealed he's dropping his own docuseries about the life of Mel Blanc and his legacy with the Looney Tunes! Looney Legends in Conversation: Follow The Guest: BuzzNav at Buzznav on all social media.   FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST   That's NOT all Folks!  

On this week's podcast, Mike Manolo returns to watch some brand promotions with The Looney Tunes dating all the way back to the 50's! During the Bugs Bunny Show, subsequently retitled, The Bugs Bunny and Road Runner Show; then finally The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show, brand commercials were created to advertise Tang, Alphabits and Koo-laid to kids! Surprisingly these commercials are very well done, due a large part to the fact that Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimsom and even Tex Avery returned to work on them!  And of course Mel Blanc was there to provide those familiar voices. NEWS ACROSS THE LOONIVERSE: The award winning concert that was supposed to premier in Los Angeles in the new Peacock Theater has now been POSTPONED! We do not know when this will be resolved, but keep it right here for updates! The Tiny Toons Looniversity Panel has been transformed to just a screening at SDCC this year. We were supposed to have all of the newly announced cast take the stage, but now it'll just be a screening of the episodes. While we are bummed, we understand the reasoning and our hearts are with those SAG-AFTRA Members who worked on the show and are currently striking. The series is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation.  GAY PUR-EE (1962) Dir. Abe Levitow Written by Dorothy Jones and Chuck Jones This release is set to include 3 Newly restored Looney Tunes cartoons; For Scent-imental Reasons, French Rarebit and Louvre Come Back. Two of those are Pepe LePew cartoons! THIS MEANS PROMOS: From line-dancing to LeAnn Rimes to sporting the latest flip phone in 2003, the Looney Tunes have sure made their way around the Brand Marketplace as promotion artists. The voice talent included Joe Alaskey, Mel Blanc, Jeff Bergman, Greg Burson and even Mel's son, Noel Blanc during these years of endorsment. From TARGET to WAL-MART and from KOOL-AID to TANG, the Looney Tunes sure could sell product. Something Dan Romanelli taught us a few years back when we was first on and sold carrot cake baked goods with Bugs' famous namesake. If you haven't seen these commercials, you're in luck! They're all on youtube and surprisingly in good quality! I highly recommend checking them out when you can. Something else they did surprisingly well was mix live action elements alongside the cartoon characters interacting with them. The techniques seen on display above helped filmmakers Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg when they made Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988). Many of the commercials spoken about during this episode stemmed from The promotions in between the cartoons of The Bugs Bunny Show (1959-1969) Want to support the podcast? Check out the Fiverr link to get started on your own journey to become a Fiverr Affiliate: Fiverr For Artists! Have a commercial that is special for you?? ADD IT IN THE COMMENTS! FOLLOW THE GUEST: Mike Manolo Nerds of Color https://twitter.com/ https://www.instagram.com   FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST   That's NOT all Folks!

On this week's podcast, I review the latest Looney Tunes feature film, Taz: Quest for Burger with Taz himself!! I also rundown, the latest news from the month of June in the Looniverse!! And believe me, it's more than you think! Taz: Quest for Burger is a delightful film aimed at a younger audience, but is the character of TAZ still intact? I get into all fo that in the show so be sure to listen and watch Taz: Quest for Burger now available on VOD! VUDU Looney Tunes News: The Voice Cast for Tiny Toons Looniversity has been revealed as well as character bios! Check out the show when it drops on Max this Fall! GIVEAWAY ALERT!! We just passed 5K on Instagram so we are giving away a New Era Bugs Bunny Ballcap to one lucky winner! Check the link to see how to enter! We also got word recently that Tazmania will be airing for the first time ever on Cartoon Network on Saturday Mornings this month! Check local listing for times and availability.    HAVE YOU SEEN TAZ: QUEST FOR BURGER? DID YOU AGREE WITH OUR REVIEW? CHECK THE COMMENTS AND POST YOUR REVIEW DOWN BELOW!   Thanks for listening and remember, That's Not All Folks! Thanks to Isi The Scribe for providing the voice of Taz in this episode: https://www.isithescribe.com/ FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST Twitter: @ThisMeansPod

This week on the podcast, Chandni Parekh, the voice of Lola Bunny in 'Bugs Bunny Builders' graces the podcast to bring some insight into the work of show runner Abe Audish and the team do to bring the latest Looney Tunes project to kids and fans alike!  Bugs Bunny Builders is available to watch on Cartoonito, Cartoon Network and stream on MAX! The much beloved film-and-orchestra concert Bugs Bunny at the Symphony is returning to Los Angeles for the first time in eight years, and in a new home . . . the spectacular Microsoft Theater. The gala return performance takes place on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., with 16 classic Looney Tunes shorts projected on the gigantic screen, while a large live symphony orchestra, conducted by Emmy Award winner George Daugherty, plays the iconic original Carl Stalling and Milt Franklyn scores live! In addition, an onslaught of Looney Tunes-themed activities will greet concert goers in the Microsoft’s Foyer, creating an unprecedented deluxe experience in Los Angeles for fans of Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and the rest of the gang. We'd also love to offer a 20% discount on tickets to followers of the Podcast!  it's the "Friends Of Bugs Bunny" Discount https://www.axs.com/events/474254/bugs-bunny-at-the-symphony-tickets/promos/601458   Once there, they can enter the code 'friendsofbugs' (not case sensitive) and buy tickets for 20% off.   (Photo: Eric Bauza (Left) Abe Audish (Center) Chandni Parekh (right)   FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Chandni Parekh INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chandniparekh_/   SABINA GRAVES IO9: https://gizmodo.com/author/sabinagraves TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SabinaHasNoR INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thatladygraves/?hl=en GOING COOL PLACES: https://www.instagram.com/goingcoolplaces       FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST Twitter: @ThisMeansPod

On this week's podcast, Andre Meadows from the Youtube Channel "Black Nerd Comedy" swings by to help break down our First Look at Tiny Toons Loonversity! “Tiny Toons Looniversity,” premieres this fall on Cartoon Network and Max. The half-hour animated comedy series reboots Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Television’s Emmy Award-winning “Tiny Toon Adventures” for a new generation, following Babs, Buster, and the rest of the crew to Acme Looniversity. At the esteemed institution of higher hijinx learning, they form long-lasting friendships  and perfect their cartoony craft while studying under the greatest cartoon characters in history, the Looney Tunes. The series is produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation.  Buster and Babs are back! Confirmed we have Ashleigh Crystal Hairston voicing Babs Bunny and yet to be announced cast for the rest!  Is Tweety swol or are those he's signature large feet on his Legacy Campus Statue? Want to support the podcast? Check out the Fiverr link to get started on your own journey to become a Fiverr Affiliate: Fiverr For Artists! The Looney Tunes in the trailer for Tiny Toons Looniversity!   LATEST DROPS: Support the podcast by purchasing your copy of the Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Vol. 1 at the link below! Looney Tunes Collectors Edition Vol 1 Tiny Toons Looniversity Drops this Fall on MAX! Bugs Statue The Campus! MISSING ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE MOMENTS?? ADD IT IN THE COMMENTS!   FOLLOW THE GUEST: Black Nerd Comedy https://www.youtube.com https://twitter.com/ https://www.instagram.com   FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: @ThisMeansPod Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST

  This week on the podcast, Emmanuel Cruz, the Tooney Tenor aka 'Manny' graces the podcast to bring some insight into the latest Looney batch of shorts to hit HBOMax! This is looking to be the penultimate slate of cartoons from the Looney Tunes Cartoons team headed by Pete Browngartd, so we point out the highlights and look forward to the future!   Want to support the podcast? Check out the Fiverr link to get started on your own journey to become a Fiverr Affiliate: Fiverr For Artists!   Did you have any favorite's from this latest batch of cartoons? Put them in the comments! NEWS: The Discover/WB Merger is taking shape this past week as they announced that the new platform will be losing HBO and be called MAX. We got a trailer for Secrets of the Mogwai and a release time frame of the fall for Tiny Toons Loonivesity!   SHORTS SPOTLIGHT: Jonathan and Manny's #1. SKYSCAPER SCRAP: Sylvester chases a sky-high snack set to the soothing tones of antics and The Thieving Magpie.    CRUMB AND GET IT - Jonathan's #2/Manny's #3  A throwback to the DePatie/Freleng era of Looney Tunes with Daffy and Porky! YOSEMITE SAMURAI - Manny's #2 Yosemite Sam is big in Japan. LIVIN' THE DAYDREAM - Jonathan's #3 Ralph Phillips’s daydreams get out of hand while shopping with his Mom. FUNNY BOOK BUNNY - Honorable Mentions Elmer writes and draws his own revenge comic, but the drawings have other plans. OTHER HONORABLE MENTIONS: PAIN RENT FEATHER OF THE BRIDE BULLSEYE BUNNY MISSING ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE'S? ADD IT IN THE COMMENTS!   FOLLOW THE GUEST: The Tooney Tenor: Twitter   FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: @ThisMeansPod Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST

This week on the podcast, Isi the Scribe brings his expertise on the real world of wildlife behind the animals that inhabit the Looniverse! We also discuss the latest ACME Fools videos, WB100 Celebration and the latest Digital Looney Tunes Movie Release coming this Summer!   NEWS: On April 1st, we were given not 1 but 23 videos celebrating the Warners Catalogue of films and tv shows including, The Matrix, Harry Potter, IT, Casablanca and Adventure Time to name a few! These videos were dubbed brilliantly by Emmy Award Winner Eric Bauza (Bugs, Daffy, Foghorn) and Chandni Parekh (Lola Bunny)! NEW LOONEY TUNES MOVIE: TAZ QUEST FOR BURGER BURBANK, CA (April 5, 2023) – Looney Tunes’ iconic tornado spinning and grunting Tasmanian Devil is back with an all-new original family movie. Get ready for the comedic and touching adventure that proves every misfit can be a hero, with the release of Taz: Quest For Burger, available to purchase Digitally on June 6, 2023. ANIMAL SPOTLIGHT: TAZMANIAN DEVILS COYOTES ROAD RUNNERS PUMAS   FOLLOW THE GUEST: For more info on wildlife follow Isi The Scibe on TikTok, Instagram and on Twitter: LINKTREE   What Animals would you like us to discuss next? What did you think of the Taz Quest for Burger trailer? Tell us in the comments! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: @ThisMeansPod Rate, Subscribe & Like on iTunes, Spotify and more! Instagram: THIS MEANS PODCAST