Fun Ideas Podcast

This is Mark Arnold's Podcast discussing comic books, animation, movies, TV, music and Mark Arnold's books.

Episode 295: Fun Ideas Podcast #293 - John Kelly with Kamden Spies

On today’s show, we have a new guest who is a regular contributor to The Comics Journal. He is now publishing a new fanzine called Dummy. We will be discussing this new venture along with frequent co-host Kamden Spies. Here he is, John Kelly. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

09-24
01:23:41

Episode 294: Fun Ideas Podcast #292 - Bill Last Returns

Beatles fan and author Bill Last returns to discuss his new book called The Beatles Collected Videography. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

08-21
01:15:56

Episode 293: Fun Ideas Podcast #291 - Stephen DeStefano

On today’s show, we have an artist who has drawn various characters such as Popeye, ‘Mazing Man, Ren and Stimpy and Futurama. Here he is, Stephen DeStefano. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

07-24
01:26:23

Episode 292: Fun Ideas Podcast #290 - Dan Sendker

On today’s show, we have an author who has written a book called Dance of the Comedians - 75 Years of the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote - An Unauthorized History. Here he is, Dan Sendker. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

06-18
01:21:24

Episode 291: Fun Ideas Podcast #289 - Jim Pontolillo

On today’s show, we have an author who has written two new books on filmmaker Ed Wood. Here he is, Jim Pontolillo. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

05-14
38:26

Episode 290: Fun Ideas Podcast #288 - Walter Egan

On today’s show, we have a special guest to discuss his musical career. He is best known for the hit song “Magnet and Steel” and will be appearing at Chiller on April 25-27. Here he is, Walter Egan. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

04-15
01:51:20

Episode 288: Fun Ideas Podcast #287 - Daniel Coston Discusses The Beckies

On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his work on a new CD he has compiled, about The Beckies, an offshoot of The Left Banke. Here he is, Daniel Coston. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

04-02
01:04:09

Episode 287: Fun Ideas Podcast #286 - Maggie Thompson with Kamden Spies

On today’s show, we have the returning Kamden Spies as he will help me interview the longtime editor of Comic Buyer’s Guide who is also known for her work on Pogo: The Complete Syndicated Comic Strips among many other projects. Here she is, Maggie Thompson. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

03-11
02:00:50

Episode 286: Fun Ideas Podcast #285 - Dave Manak Discusses Plop!

On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his work on Plop! Here he is, Dave Manak. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

02-12
01:18:05

Episode 285: Fun Ideas Podcast #284 - Crazy Interview by Kamden Spies with Mark Slade and Me

On today’s show, we have recurring guest and host Kamden Spies to interview Mark Slade and myself as we discuss our new book, Crazy: The Magazine That Dared to be Dumb. Here he is, Kamden Spies with Mark Slade and me. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

01-15
01:18:49

Episode 284: Fun Ideas Podcast #283 - DePatie-Freleng

On today’s show, we are offering a salute to DePatie-Freleng and their many Saturday morning TV series. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

12-25
51:59

Episode 283: Fun Ideas Podcast #282 - Gene Popa Returns

On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his new Beatles book called The Colour of Your Dreams - Some Days in the Lives of the Beatles. Here he is, Gene Popa. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Podcast. 

11-05
01:18:20

Episode 282: Fun Ideas Podcast #281 - Dane Marie Andra

On today’s show, we have an author to discuss her new book called The Complete Web of Horror. Here she is, Dana Marie Andra. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

10-29
01:12:17

Episode 281: Fun Ideas Podcast #280 - Dane T.

On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his new Disney documentary called Beyond the Glass. Here he is, Dane T. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

10-22
59:28

Episode 280: Fun Ideas Podcast #279 - Monte Wolverton with Mark Slade

On today’s show, we have returning guest and my co-author Mark Slade here to interview our new guest to discuss his father Basil Wolverton and Plop!, as well as his own career. Here he is, Monte Wolverton. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

10-15
01:31:45

Episode 279: Fun Ideas Podcast #278 - Burt Kearns Returns

On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his brand-new book called Shemp! Here he is, Burt Kearns. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

10-08
01:25:44

Episode 278: Fun Ideas Podcast #277 - Scott Shaw! Returns

Artist and writer Scott Shaw! returns to discuss his ape character You-All Gibbons and other creations, plus the San Diego Zoo! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

10-01
47:48

Episode 277: Fun Ideas Podcast #276 - Wesley Hyatt Discusses Wheel of Fortune at 50

On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s latest book is about the history of the game show Wheel of Fortune called I’d Like to Buy a Vowel. Here he is, Wesley Hyatt. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

09-24
01:22:54

Episode 276: Fun Ideas Podcast #275 - Greg Ehrbar On Hanna-Barbera Music, Part Two

On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s latest book is about the music of Hanna-Barbera called Hanna-Barbera: The Recorded History. Here he is, Greg Ehrbar, part two. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

09-17
01:35:03

Episode 274: Fun Ideas Podcast #274 - Greg Ehrbar on Hanna-Barbera, Part One

On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s latest book is about the music of Hanna-Barbera called Hanna-Barbera: The Recorded History. Here he is, Greg Ehrbar. Plus the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

09-10
01:37:09

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