Splat Attack Podcast

The shorts are on the pole. The bunks are decorated and ready. The pies are set and it's time for Camp Anawanna! This childhood staple of kids who grew up with Nickelodeon in the early 90s will remember this show, and it's legendary theme song, fondly. Now turning 35 we have some of the cast members joining us in the studio to share memories and stories. Joining us are Venus DeMilo Thomas (Telly R...

Get ready for a mind game versus that will give you an out of body experience! We are pitting two brain swap episodes against each other to see which one remains cognitively complete and which is just insane. For this episode we are joined by Carl from 90snicktube to judge which episode reigns supreme, Weinerville's "Brain Swap" or The Tick's "The Tick vs Science." Prepare to walk a mile in someon...

The Hidden Temple, The Extreme Arena, The Video Zone, and the Physical Challenge were experiences that we all wanted to experience when we were kids! We witnessed victories that made us cheer in our living rooms. But we also saw some incredible failures that made us yell at our television screens. Joining us in the studio is friend of the pod Mark Cooper from  @ItsMarkCooper  . Together we look at...

Over the course of 35 years the unusual spot in the country known as Eerie, Indiana has gained more of an audience. While the series itself is fairly short in comparison to other children's horror anthology series, it is still one of the first as well as one of the best! Joining us in the studio are actors Justin Shenkarow (Simon) and Francis Guinan (Edgar Teller). They share with us a lot of behi...

Youth against maturity! Tradition against change! Student against teacher! For this season's Gakoid's Choice episode (chosen by our Gakoid's on Patreon) we are pitting two classroom themed episodes against each other. We are evaluating The Pete & Pete episode "X=Why?" against the Alex Mack episode "Senora Garcia." Joining us in the studio to help us decide the winner we have Matt and Steve fro...

Tommy and Nickelodeon's Rugrats gang were rulers over children's programming in the late 90s. With a massive wave of merchandise to being featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade children couldn't get enough. The adventures didn't stop at the small screen either. Joining us for this episode is Danielle from No More Late Fees Podcast. Together we discuss and review The Rugrats Movie, Rugrats...

Breaking the fourth wall wasn't a common thing for children's entertainment, but that was exactly what Clarissa would do. With a sense of fashion, pop culture references, witty dialogue, and cutting edge effects, creator Mitchell Kriegman created a staple of Nickelodeon history. For the 35th anniversary of Clarissa Explains It All, we are joined by writers Neena Beber & Alan Goodman, creator M...

Look who just turned 30! The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, Nickelodeon's first kid detective, has solved various crimes in Orlando and "Boston". She has faced many dangers, many criminals, and has had many allies. For this milestone anniversary, we are joined by Alan Goodman (creator), Irene Ng (Shelby Woo), Adam Bush (Noah), Steve Purnick (Det. Hineline), Eleanor Noble (Angie), Noah Aiken-Klar (Vi...

This season has brought several firsts and broken records for the show. This season our number of bonus minisodes has exceeded our main episodes. The studio was taken over by black slime for Spooky Season. We had our very first Splat Or Treat. Tattertown brought about our very first Christmas special. There were several standout cast/crew interviews and more! Join us in the studio as we share this...

It's been in the planning phases for a long time and now it's finally here. The ladies of Splat Attack are ready to share memories and a deep dive into the powerhouse that is Spice Girls. (I am cringing typing all of this!) Join us for this season finale as the ladies are all dressed for success (along with a fellow party crasher) for the band that introduced girl power to an all new generation. U...

The crew of the Christa has made a second home among the Splat Attack Crew through the years. Now, we get to have them on again for the 30th Anniversary of "Space Cases." Joining us are Kristian Ayre (Radu), Rahi Azizi (Bova), Cary Lawrence (T.J. Davenport), Walter Emanuel Jones (Harlan Band), Anik Matern, (Thelma), and Jewel Staite (Catalina). Together they discuss their favorite episodes, moment...

The Nickelodeon comedy with a serious "attitude problem" has now turned 35! Which means that we need to have a class reunion! Joining us for this retrospective into "Welcome Freshmen" we have Arian Ash (Erin Kelly), Brock Bradly (Grant Kelly), Tracy Frenkel (Coach Roach/Rochelle), Rick Galloway (Walter), Jason McMahan (Glen Craven), Bob Mittenthal (creator), Dave Rhoden (Merv), Mike Rubiner (write...

Brace yourselves, Slimesters, it's about to get weird! The ladies of Splat Attack get real personal by discussing fan fiction. While sharing a bit of what the ladies have personally written, they also look into some of their more popular reads. Crossovers between Buffy and Supernatural, slash relationships, shipping, even using AI to create fan fic all while keeping things fun, weird, and revealin...

It's nearly Valentine's Day and we're getting in the spirit a little early by looking at two romantic and heartbreaking stories. We are joined by friends of the podcast Joe Gilpatrick and Kevin Roach for this episode battle of two tales from "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" Joe is defending The Tale of the Prom Queen as Kevin defends The Tale of the Dream Girl. Kiley will be our judge to decide which...

Would would have thought that being on a simple premise children's game show would lead to so many adventures around the world? That's what happened with Wild & Crazy Kids host Donnie Jeffcoat! We 90s kids may recognize him from that Nickelodeon program and some from Wish Upon A Star. But there is so much more that happened that we had no idea about! Filming on the Wonder Years, performing an...

The Gakoids have spoken! Once again we have given our Gakoids (patrons) a say in what topic they would like us to cover. For this episode, they wanted us to pick our top 5 favorite 90s Non-Nickelodeon cartoons shows. Joined by Megan, we look at several series across numerous networks that would range from child focused to a more adult tone. Which series made our top 5? Join us in the studio as we...

They are out at your local grocery store, the sales are up, and the cookies are delicious! The Girl Scouts are now making their sales and people are excited! As far as Splat Attack is concerned, we have a full cast that has all been in the Girl Scouts back in the 90s. What a perfect opportunity to discuss the history, changes, and personal stories all related to this great organization! Grab your...

It's the time of the year when we look back at the previous year and reflect on how our life has been. But we also look to the future and things we would like to see change and others we hope remain the same. Such is the case with this episode of "The Journey of Allen Strange." Back in 1999, Robbie and Allen are looking to their past and discovering clues about their possible futures. Will these t...

The airwaves are decorated in tinsel, colored lights, trees, and good cheer. Televisions and streaming devices are spreading holiday spirit and good will to men. We all have our specials and movies that we watch as a tradition within our family. But there are also those that get overlooked and forgotten. Such is the case with this 80s Nickelodeon special. Originally a pilot for a show called Tatte...

It may be the season of love, peace, and good will toward man but it's amazing just how many different traditions there are at this time of year. For this episode of Girls Room, the ladies of Splat Attack unwrap some Christmas memories. They share some of their favorite movies, memories, toys, and traditions growing up as a young lady of the 90s. Not to mention there is a heaping helping of food i...

Christmas without Santa is like Thanksgiving without turkey. We have watched a lot of Christmas specials, commercials, movies and more over the years that have featured the jolly ole elf! But which Santa sets himself apart among one of the best? Join us as we unpack the big bag of gifts to see which Santa is the one that sits upon a fireplace mantle. Plus we take some time to address some emails t...

It's that time of the year to be thankful. We at Splat Attack are thankful for 2 nostalgic tv series that tackled Thanksgiving. But which episode is the better one? Join us as we pit the "Turkey Day" episodes of Kenan & Kel against Boy Meets World. Which episode leaves us with the best feast? Sit with us at the table as we discover together! Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat At...

"You know you can always find a friend down at the Roundhouse," until Nickelodeon cancels it and never does anything else with it. There was a time when the house that was round was a major hit for the network. But then Nickelodeon pulled the plug on this rebel show. Why? Was it due to ratings or a new schedule coming in? Joining us in the studio is camera operator Paul Klekotta and friend of the...

Back in the cold winter of 1995, a class from PS 124 in New York sought out to make a short for Nickelodeon. That short ended up being one of the most famous or is it one of the most notorious? What was intended to be a comical tale for SNICK SNACK ended up being nightmare fuel for many. The question is, what happened? Where did this idea come from? How did this get made? Now we know. Joining us i...

Magicians have entertained and excited audiences for generations. Back in the 80s and 90s, Magic specials were all the rage. Now, there are a few variations but we mostly have magicians on social media and YouTube. But back in the late 80s, Marc Summers brought magic to us kids with this Halloween special. Join the Splat Crew as we are joined by friend of the podcast, Jasmine, to follow Marc and h...