Podcast 118: A "Hey Arnold!" Reeducation

It's Halloween in Hillwood as Arnold endangers the lives of his friends when an alien invasion prank goes horribly wrong. We also get into mid-2000's Internet celebrity death hoaxes, The War of the Worlds, and get real about false scarcity perpetuated by heartless media conglomerates. We here at Podcast 118 would like to extend our full support for the members of SAG-AFTRA who are fighting...

In his pursuit of upward mobility, Gerald falls victim to the predatory practices of multilevel marketing, a concept that has particular resonance for one of our hosts. Afterward, Michael & Sean can’t tell who’s more exasperated, Arnold as he tries to patch things up between Rhonda & Nadine, or Sean & Michael as they try to talk about Arnold as he tries to patch things up between Rhond...

It wouldn't be the mid-1990s without at least one episode of this show dedicated to Arnold and his underdog pals going up against the bigger and meaner kids in a winner-take-all game of sportsball, right? "Mudbowl" delivers on that promise and then some. Meanwhile, Gerald learns the hard way that the grass isn't necessarily greener within the walls of the Sunset Arms Boarding House...

We again join Arnold & Gerald as they play junior sleuths to uncover a plot involving Mr. Green, Porkpie, Slick, and a few too many innuendos that either allude to killing someone or performing some sort of X-rated act. Nextly, in the real highlight of this offering, we sing the praises of the statue of Emily Dickinson, and theorize whether she is a vengeful spirit, or simply a manifestation o...

In the show’s first pairing of Arnold & Sid, we learn that even for all of his Buddha-esque serenity, our favorite football head’s patience runs just as thin as the rest of us. Afterward, we realize that in their efforts to take a day off from school, Arnold & Gerald wind up karmically paying for their decision to skip out on Helga’s play all the way back in Season 1. We here at Podcast 11...

Gerald and Arnold get hardboiled when they put their detective skills to to find Timberly's missing Wally doll, as we contemplate whether or not she could be the original inspiration for Heavy Rain's Origami Killer. Afterward, we see what happens when Lila moves into town and elementary mean girls go too far. Lastly, we start our ongoing casting call to figure out who would play these icon...

Things get animalistic on both sides of this week's episode as we look at the dangers of self-diagnosing oneself with a disease that has since been debunked by modern science, in addition to looking at the ethics of hunting a million year-old legendary fish for sport and clout. Unlike Grandpa dating Hedy Lamar, we're not MAKING IT UP, MAKING IT UP! Your feedback is important to us, so plea...

The world of P.S. 118 expands as we're introduced to the relentless brutality of the villainous 5th graders led by Wolfgang as Arnold and friends try to make it home without getting garbage-canned in what can only be described as a child-friendly homage to taut action-thrillers like The Terminator and The Warriors . Afterward, Sean's patience for Eugene is continually tested as Arnold trie...

Fake news brings real fun when Helga turns to tabloid sensationalism to compete with Arnold's Weekly Word. Additionally, we get two series firsts: a peek at Harold's softer side...and a full-blown hostage negotiation. Your feedback is important to us, so please feel free to leave us a rating/review where appropriate! Also, consider SUBSCRIBING to our show so you never miss an episode! For...

This week, the show switches gears (no pun intended) to spend some much-needed time with the neuroses and deep, dark secrets of Helga & Gerald. And yet...Arnold still can't help but try to be the main character. Your feedback is important to us, so please feel free to leave us a rating/review where appropriate! Also, consider SUBSCRIBING to our show so you never miss an episode! For questi...

New Arnold! New Teacher! NEW SEASON! After a considerable hiatus, it's a new beginning for this podcast and for the children of Hillwood as we look at environmentalism and the ethics of pulling elaborate pranks on educators, be they real or fictional. Prepare to get Majorly Goosed. Your feedback is important to us, so please feel free to leave us a rating/review where appropriate! Also, consid...

Before moving onto greener animated pastures, we present to you a special episode wherein we talk about our favorite and not-so-favorite episodes of Season 1, our favorite running gags, which characters we felt made the strongest showings, and just how many times the phrase "Hey, Arnold" was uttered. Your feedback is important to us, so please feel free to leave us a rating/review where ap...

Season 1 comes to a dramatic, needlesly complicated conclusion as our football-headed friend finds himself on two dates with destiny. Has HATE Arnold reached an all-time high? Only one way to find out... Your feedback is important to us, so please feel free to leave us a rating/review where appropriate! Also, consider SUBSCRIBING to our show so you never miss an episode! For questions/comments/cur...

Helga's insecurities about her relationships come to the forefront in a hilariously surreal dream sequence, while the original pilot episode gets the HD remake treatment, and we take the efficacy of the way Arnold handles his impending "death" to task. Your feedback is important to us, so please feel free to leave us a rating/review where appropriate! Also, consider SUBSCRIBING to our...

PRESENTING TO YOU FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE, OUR VERY FIRST IN-PERSON RECORDED EPISODE, INCLUDING A SPECIAL GUEST! This week, we're joined by our good friend Kay to cover the introduction of who is perhaps the most chaotic and unhinged character of the entire "Hey, Arnold!"-verse: Thaddeus "Curly" Gammelthorpe. Therefore, it's only fitting that this is also the most chaot...

Sean & Michael reconcile with what is admittedly the redheaded stepchild of Season 1. The ethics and real world implications of domesticating a pig are pored over, the overall outlandishness of The Sewer King and his cavernous domain are taken to task, and there are several references to Anya Taylor Joy and "The Queen's Gambit". Additionally, as of this posting, our show has been d...

First, we discover the only thing darker for Helga than living in Olga's shadow is sweet black revenge, while Michael discloses his own story of sulking in bed with the same song on repeat. In the second half, we ponder the inflation rates of cereal as Arnold, Grandpa Phil and Gerald embark on a quest that culminates in a truly wholesome moment of intergenerational bonding. 23 SKIDOO!! Your fe...

Have you ever wondered what all those words mean that Arnold, Helga and all those other kids had to spell? We looked them up so so you don't have to! Furthermore, an iconic Urban Legend gets his flowers...and his berries. Your feedback is important to us, so please feel free to leave us a rating/review where appropriate! Also, consider SUBSCRIBING to our show so you never miss an episode! For...

Arnold faces a crucible on two fronts when his skills are put to the test, both as a math tutor and as a debt collector. Your feedback is important to us, so please feel free to leave us a rating/review where appropriate! Also, consider SUBSCRIBING to our show so you never miss an episode! For questions/comments/curiosites, drop us a line at pc118pod@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Inst...

Would you rather be stuck in a dark subway tunnel, or go hunting for buried mafia treasure? It's back to back kid-ventures this week as we see for the first time how the gang is perceived by adult strangers, while we also consider the possibility that their excursion to Elk Island is an homage to the 1985 classic "The Goonies". Now, get out of your house, find yourself a big, open spac...

Rather than spend too much time talking about the value of teamwork, integrity and the dangers of nepotism, we rightfully sing the praises of one Coach Wittenberg, who steals the show with his endearing blend of well-intentioned buffoonery and a questionable grasp of grammar and the English language. Afterward, we realize just how in over his head Arnold was in seeking older male mentorship from F...

It may be August for us, but it's Christmas for Arnold as he tries to find the perfect gift for Mr. Hyunh it what is undoubtedly one of the most heartfelt, touching stories in the entire series. The cast and crew wear their hearts on their winter coats, expertly blending tone, music and characterization to create a holiday classic that's right up there with the likes of It's A Wonderfu...

This week on Podcast 118: mob mentality, the right to privacy, Christian/Catholic Guilt, and the cringeworthy comedic genius that is the one, the only Oskar Kokoshka. YOU KEEP THE MONEY! Your feedback is important to us, so please feel free to leave us a rating/review where appropriate!  For questions/comments/curiosites, drop us a line at pc118pod@gmail.com  Instagram & Twitter: @pc118pod  Mu...

Our favorite football head falls prey to the cycle of violence after he gets "MUGGED" , while in the process, Sean and Michael clarify the true meaning behind "H.A.T.E Arnold!". Meanwhile, the boys marvel at the differing visual style of "Roughin' It" compared to Season 1 up to this point, in addition to speculating about just how many fart noises the sound designers ha...

Despite Arnold's best attempts to turn things around, his optimism is put to the ultimate test when he has a bad day that would put Daniel Powter himself to shame, while Sean & Michael reminisce on their own childhood Perfect Saturdays. Also, should Grandpa Phil be held culpable for child endangerment because his skills as a storyteller sent Arnold, Gerald and Helga on a runaway train ALL...