PLUS

Harold’s book tour begins

AND

Interview with cartoonist Mark Crilley!

Haven’t caught the interview with

Mystery Science Theater 3000

creator Joel Hodgson?

We’re on Spring Break this week, so it’s the perfect chance to catch up on Unpacking Peanuts episodes, including our interview with Joel Hodgson. We had a great time recording this one.

May Tour News

Harold began his 2023 national book tour signing books last week at the Washington, Missouri Blues & BBQ Festival. He’s happy to report that the folks of Washington were incredibly warm and welcoming, and no books were damaged by barbecue sauce.

Come visit Harold May 20-21 at the Tidewater Comicon in the Virginia Beach Convention Center to say hi, ask for your free Unpacking Peanuts vinyl sticker, and discuss all things Peanuts. Plus, you can pick up Harold’s three new Sweetest Beasts comic collections and his Mystery Science Theater 3000 graphic novel!

MAY 9 EPISODE—the 70s begin!!

1970 Part One — Charlie Brown is the GOAT

It's a brand new decade, and things are getting weird. Is Snoopy the Head Beagle, or just a funny looking kid with a big nose? Well this year, he’s both, which Jimmy loves but makes Michael’s head hurt! Elsewhere, Peppermint Patty is being hassled about the school dress code, and Charlie Brown fears he is the goat… but it’s ok, ‘cuz we know he’s really the GOAT! Plus: Wacky Packages and Hockey Cards.

Here are the strips we’ll be discussing if you’d like to read along or in advance:

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1/6

1/10

1/16

1/23

1/29

1/30

1/31

2/2

2/4

2/12

2/15

3/2

3/5

3/25

4/5

4/7

Strips can be found online at GoComics.com.

Click the image below for details on how to surf the dates:

MAY 16 EPISODE

1970 Part Two — Woodstock and World Famous Grocery Clerk

At the Daisy Hill Puppy Farm, there’s a riot goin’ on! But amid the chaos, Snoopy finds romance, and Woodstock gets his name. It’s an action-packed year for Linus, Lucy, and “Chuck” too, so get ready to do a little heavy reading tonight! Plus: Love Balloon would be a great band name.

Strips discussed:

4/8

4/18

4/19

5/4

5/7

5/9

5/15

6/3

6/22

6/30

7/6

7/10

7/16

7/26

8/21

8/25

9/3

9/6

9/8

9/12

9/16

9/19

9/24

10/19

10/31

11/1

11/2

12/4

12/23

MAY 23 EPISODE

With Mark Crilley

It’s an extra-special day at the studio—Mark Crilley is here! We had a great discussion with the author of the Miki Falls, Akiko and Brody’s Ghost book series, as well as amazing how-to-draw books and YouTube videos that have been enjoyed by millions. Don’t miss this one!

Strips discussed:

5/26/52

5/30/53

9/30/56

1/13/61

6/9/62

6/13/74 

MAY 30 EPISODE

1971 Part One

We get to “hear” directly what Woodstock is actually saying behind those little chirp marks for the first time! He and Snoopy continue to develop as a comic team, Snoopy falls in love with children’s book author Miss Helen Sweetstory, and Chuck and Peppermint Patty cross their own romantic wires. PLUS: the Sally/Harry Belafonte connection!

Strips discussed:

1/1

1/4

1/10

1/27

2/10

2/17

2/18

2/21

2/22

3/3

3/8

3/11

3/18

3/19

3/31

4/10

4/15

4/18

4/22

4/23

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Be of good cheer!

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