Deep In Bear Country - A Berenstain Bearcast

Happy Halloween! https://ia801207.us.archive.org/31/items/DIBCEP742/DIBC-EP74-2.mp3

WoooOOOOoooo! Erin Sheppard is BACK for the second half of our Halloween two-parter. This time, we're talking tricking and/or treating, witches, old ladies and Monopoly. Is the Top Hat really the best piece? Erin says yes! Erin also  says to go see her in "Book of Shadows" her piece in the Twin Cities Horror Festival. … Continue reading "Episode 74 – The Berenstain Bears Trick or Treat!"

Things are getting spooky around here as Erin Sheppard joins me to talk about "The Ghost of the Forest!" Why do we like being scared? What's the point of safeguarding yourself against danger only to then create your own terrors for fun? Also, things can go one of three ways – which way will they … Continue reading "Episode 73 – The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest!"

Caroline Fulford of the Loose Canon Podcast joins me to talk about "In-Crowds." What are they? Do they matter? Does anything? You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the show on iTunes. Also, we’re on Google Podcasts! https://ia601208.us.archive.org/34/items/DIBCEP72/DIBC-EP72.mp3

Let's go back in time, shall we? We're taking a look at a couple of PBS episodes based on two of our earlier books. Are they better? Worse? By "we're" do you mean "I'm?" Yes, yes and YES! You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, … Continue reading "Episode 71 – "Go To School" & "The Sitter" PBS adaptations"

Just a quick extra to chat briefly about the PBS episode based on "Get the Gimmies." Is it better? Kinda yes? https://ia801204.us.archive.org/27/items/DIBCEP70.5/DIBC-EP70.5.mp3

Elana is BACK! And we're talking about The Gimmies – and do *we* know from Gimmies. Do The Berenstains offer up any good advice on how to deal with these Gimmies? Maybe? No? Maybe no? You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate … Continue reading "Episode 70 – The Berenstain Bears Get The Gimmies!"

They're not amazing books, but I gotta catch 'em all. https://ia801205.us.archive.org/20/items/DIBCEP69/DIBC-EP69.mp3

Mark had to come back to the studio so we could finish up our discussion on John Braden and I managed to keep him around to talk about "The Double Dare!" See Mark in "Sweet Dreams, Alfie" at the Twin Cities Horror Festival this October! https://ia601204.us.archive.org/12/items/DIBCEP68/DIBC-EP68.mp3

Wait. But, we've already met the OOOOHHHHHHH IT'S A RECORD! Mr. Mark Sweeney joins me for a listening party as we dig into "Meet the Berenstain Bears," a 1982 release from Kid Stuff Records. It's . . . something all right. Make sure and check out Mr. Sweeney in "Sweet Dreams, Alfie" at this fall's … Continue reading "Episode 67 – Meet The Berenstain Bears!"

What sort of trouble? I don't know! Mr. Wentworth just told me to come in here and say there was trouble at the school, that's all! I didn't expect a kind of – Anyway, I'm talking about this book. https://ia601203.us.archive.org/22/items/DIBCEP66/DIBC-EP66.mp3

When is a friend not a friend? When she's a little bossy — and a little braggy. Sister Bear meets her match and also meets a legacy character and they're the same person and this book is a year late . . . sorry. Also, Shannon Campe of the Stage of Fools podcast joins me … Continue reading "Episode 65 – The Berenstain Bears' Trouble With Friends!"

On Saturday, August 13, I had the honor of hosting a LIVE SHOW at the grand opening of Bradley Mariska‘s Berenstain Bears Exhibit at Sweet Reads in Austin, MN. It was a fantastic event, with a huge turnout and a wonderful audience. I couldn't have asked for a better first live show! And, we hope to … Continue reading "Episode 64 – Live Show!"

On the drive down to Austin, MN for the opening of Bradley Mariska's Berenstain Bears Exhibit at Sweet Reads bookstore, I had plenty of time to chat with Mr. Mariska. Here . . . is some of that chat.

I spoke briefly with Lisa Deyo, the owner and proprietor of Sweet Reads, which currently houses the Berenstain Bear collection of Bradley Mariska! https://ia601200.us.archive.org/6/items/DIBCLisaInterview/DIBC-Lisa%20Interview.mp3

Brian Skinner floats over from Can We Just Be Friends? to talk with me about . . . everything. Just . . . just every darn thing. In fact, so many darn things had to be cut that I have included this handy playlist of outtakes for your enjoyment! You can find our official Facebook page on … Continue reading "Episode 63 – The Bad Dream!"

There's a bear and it's NOT a Berenstain! It's a horrible robot and it wants to talk during your favorite shows: TV Teddy! Also, I cover "The Berenstain Bears' Not So Buried Treasure." Both the book and show! And, a robot! I'm a triple threat! I'm a regular Tommy Tune! You can find our official … Continue reading "Episode 62 – The Berenstain Bears and the Not So Buried Treasure!"

This week, I'm tackling TWO books and their respective television episodes! Not too many jokes to make about these; they're solid product attached to a solid show. Give it a listen! You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the … Continue reading "Episode 61 – The Berenstain Bears and the Coughing Catfish AND T...

I'm back and better than ever because I've got Mitzi with me! We keep it short and on point and isn't that just the best thing ever? You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the show on iTunes. Also, … Continue reading "Episode 60 – The Berenstain Bears and the Big Road Race"

Nothing makes sense. You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please don't rate and review this episode of the show on iTunes because that would be terrible for me and for everyone else. Also, we’re on Google Podcasts! https://ia801206.us.archive.org/20/items/DIBCEP59/DIBC-EP59.mp3

It's my birthday this week! I don't have time to do a show! So, enjoy this flashback to exactly one year ago, when I had Mitzi on as a guest for the very first time. https://ia601503.us.archive.org/31/items/DIBCEP58/DIBC-EP58.mp3

What happens when cubs go to Grandma's and spend the whole trip talking to Grandpa? What if they never actually call them "Grandma" and "Grandpa?" I don't know! But, I do have Joy Riggs on my show to talk about family! And the importance of getting to know your extended family. Visit Joy's blog to … Continue reading "Episode 57 – The Berenstain Bears and the Week at Grandma's!"

Life's a mess and so am I! Mark Sweeney joins me once again and tries to FIX ME which is IMPOSSIBLE! Also, the sound mixing in this ep is a nightmare. Also, "nubbins." Hey, you should check out Mark's Fringe show if you live in Minnesota or thereabouts. Visit www.mnfringe.org after July 1 to find … Continue reading "Episode 56 – The Berenstain Bears and the Bad Habit!"

Today, I am joined by Elana, Andrew, Corinna and Scott to talk "Stage Fright!" Also, Cloud Spray. But, mostly "Stage Fright" and the Berenstain Bears getting it therof. You can find our official Facebook page on Facebook. Or, you can yell at me on Twitter. And, please please please rate and review the show on iTunes. … Continue reading "Episode 55 – The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright!"

What don't I know about?! SPORTS! When don't I know about 'em?! NOW! It's true, so in order to give this subject its due, I've brought along professional sports-knower David Kalan to fill me in on the finer points. We talk baseball rules, sportsmanship and . . . the Catbirds? You can find our official … Continue reading "Episode 54 – The Berenstain Bears Go Out For The Team!"