Podcast News— A Charlie Brown Christmas!

UNPACKING PEANUTS IN DECEMBER 

Stephen J. Lind
Author of A Charlie Brown Religion
PLUS
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS!

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The first December episode premieres today!

With Stephen J. Lind, Author of A Charlie Brown Religion 
In this episode, we chat with Stephen Lind, author of the fascinating book A Charlie Brown Religion. We discuss the ever-evolving nature of Schulz’s faith, hear about the challenges of writing a book of this type, and marvel at Schulz’s ability to bring people together. Plus: we ask the most important theological question of all… Has it ever occurred to you that you might be wrong?
 
If you’d like to read along with us as you listen, here are the strips we discuss:
October 20, 1963: School prayer
July 9, 1969: “Do you ever wonder if God is pleased with you?”
August 9, 1976: Theology book title “Has it Ever Occurred to You…”
April 13, 1984: “Rain on the just and the unjust”
March 14, 1995: “Did Jesus ever own a dog?”

Here’s the link below to the first strip on GoComics to get you started:

Peanuts by Charles Schulz for October 20, 1963 | GoComics.comCharlie Brown watches tv. Sally comes up behind him. Sally says, "Guess what?" Charlie Brown says, "What?" Sally looks around. Sally beckons to Charlie Brown to follow her. Charlie Brown stands up curiously. Sally peeks through the doorway. Sally and Charlie Brown sneak down the hallway. Sally and Charlie Brown peer out the window.

If you’re new to GoComics.com, Producer Liz has created a handy-dandy blog post and video that will walk you through how to easily find these strips online on GoComics.com. Just click on the image below for a quick tutorial!

Look Up Peanuts on GoComics.comType Peanuts in the search bar at GoComics.com. It'll take you to a screen with a large image that says Peanuts and one below that that says Peanuts Begins. For strips before 1954 select Peanuts Begins, otherwise click on the image that says Peanuts. On the next screen click the Read Now button.

NEW EPISODE TUESDAY DECEMBER 13

 
A Charlie Brown Christmas! — As much a part of the holidays as Rudolph and mistletoe, the legendary first Peanuts special has lived in the hearts of millions since its debut in 1965. In this special episode Jimmy, Harold, and Michael examine the strips that were adapted for the show, discuss the story behind the production, and relay their own experiences with viewing… or not viewing… the classic program. Plus: More graphics get blandished.
 

Strips discussed: 
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1/5/60
2/14/63
12/27/62
1/6/55
6/23/58
5/24/64
6/4/61
9/18/61
11/18/61
12/20/62
11/17/61
3/27/60
2/21/65
1/5/64
12/17/61
11/26/59
1/7/56
2/19/62
7/28/63
12/30/56
12/24/64

After the A Charlie Brown Christmas episode, we’re taking a break for the holidays. 
See you in January for new episodes!

UNPACKING PEANUTS T-SHIRTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

We’re happy to announce that you can now choose from two Unpacking Peanuts t-shirt designs by our very own Jimmy Gownley—the at-the-thinking-wall image seen here and a brand new Abbey Road-inspired design! Check them out in the link below!

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Unpacking Peanuts is creating podcasts | PatreonIn Unpacking Peanuts, three lifelong cartoonists take an in-depth look at the comic strip masterpiece, Peanuts. Each week, Jimmy Gownley, Harold Buchholz and Michael Cohen examine the complete run of the comic by Charles M. Schulz from 1950 all the way up to the year 2000. Plus special guests and bonus episodes.

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And thanks again for listening.
 
For Jimmy, Michael, and Harold,
 
Happy holidays, and be of good cheer!
 
P.S. If you’d like to ask a question or leave us a comment that we might play and respond to on the show, please give us a call on the Unpacking Peanuts hotline at 717 219-4162.

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