Fun Ideas Podcast

On today’s show, we have an artist who has worked in advertising, comic books, greeting cards and much more. Plus, he did the covers for my Alvin and the Chipmunks book and my TTV Scrapbook. Here he is, Jim Engel. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a returning author and TV show historian. Today, we’re going to discuss the classic Carol Burnett Show. Here he is, Wesley Hyatt. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a comic book inker who has worked for Marvel, DC, Disney, Claypool and others, as well as being the bassist for Seduction of the Innocent. Here he is, Steve Leialoha. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

For our 150th show, the Fun Ideas Podcast is proud to present Mad magazine’s maddest writer, as well as a writer for such classic TV shows as The Match Game and To Tell the Truth. Here he is, the legendary Dick DeBartolo! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions!

On today’s show, we have the youngest guest we’ve ever had on the show, but he is very knowledgeable about The Beatles and even hosts his own Beatles podcast. Here he is, Hudson Ranney. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, rock photographer Daniel Coston returns to have a lively discussion with me about The Left Banke and the new album he has produced. Here he is, Daniel Coston. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have an actor, author and historian who has written books on such TV shows as Bewitched, Kung Fu and The Six Million Dollar Man. Here he is, Herbie J Pilato. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we feature a man who both produced and performed with The Turtles, but he’s best known for his tenure with The Cars. We also have a returning guest who has brought him to us. Here they are, Charles F. Rosenay who has brought us the legendary Greg Hawkes!

Today's guest is a man who both produced and performed with The Monkees and The Turtles. We also have a returning guest who has brought him to us: Charles F. Rosenay who has brought us the legendary Chip Douglas! Please note that this show was recorded before the untimely death of Michael Nesmith on December 10, 2021.

Today's guest has done work for Harvey, Archie, DC, Marvel and many others and is now a caricature artist. Here he is, Howard Bender. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a returning guest who is a musician and an artist, writer and publisher. He performs as The Slow Poisoner, and publishes the humor magazine Freaky. His songs have graced seasons 1, 2, 3 and soon 5 of this podcast. Here he is, Andrew Goldfarb.

On today’s show, we have an artist, writer and clothing designer. She is an influential participant  from the underground comix movement and has also written and drawn many mainstream comics including Wonder Woman. She is a member of the Will Eisner Hall of Fame. She designed the costume for the iconic Vampirella. She has written a number of books about female cartoonists including her latest Flap...

On today’s show, we have a fan of The Beatles, The Monkees and The Partridge Family and an educated guest on various podcasts including The Plastic EP Show and Talk More Talk. Here he is, Ed Rising, plus the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

Today’s show features Douglas Wolk, a writer who has been published in Rolling Stone, The New York Times and The Washington Post. His book, Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean, won an Eisner award. His current book is called All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told. 

On today’s show, we have an artist whose work has appeared in Weirdo, Wimmin’s Comix, Slutburger, and more. Here she is, Mary Fleener. Plus, the usual new from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a Beatles author, fan and regular Beatlefan writer. Here she is, Kit O’Toole. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a TV historian and commentator, sports announcer, news anchor and a professor of journalism. Here he is, Steve Beverly. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Production.

He's played guitar with John Entwistle, Jack Bruce and Alan Parsons. Here he is, Godfrey Townsend. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

Everything you ever wanted to know about Mark Arnold! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

Master Showman Charles F. Rosenay is back in this special Halloween episode where we discuss his new book "The Book of Top 10 Horror Lists"! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

Charles De Cosa finishes up his talk with me discussing his favorite bands and songs including The Beatles, The Monkees and NRBQ. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

Bassist Charles De Cosa stops by for part one of my discussion with him about music and Michael A. Ventrella and I discuss the top Monkees singles, plus the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

Mark Arnold reads an excerpt from his new TTV Scrapbook which he wrote with Victoria Biggers. The excerpt features the Foreword by Phil Hall and the interview with Harvey Siegel. 

On today's show, we have author and voice artist Keith Scott all the way from Australia as we discuss all things Jay Ward and more! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, rock photographer Daniel Coston returns to have a lively discussion with me about the 60th anniversary of The Beach Boys. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.