The Saturday Morning Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 10 THINGS ABOUT…A Pup Named Scooby-Doo At the start of the podcast, I had a Patreon to connect with fans. And boy did I connect! Four days after the first episode dropped, I had a patron! And then I was hit in the face with the fact I had to create something to give. Let this be a lesson: Never operate without a plan! After creating the first few episodes, I had material I couldn’...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: A shrine with magic powers is stolen from a village in Okinawa, but must be returned to ensure its safety. Villager Taki sets off on a mission with Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi to recover the artifact. Along the way they have magical globe-trotting adventures that only karate can get them out of.  Here now is the story of how this kick-ass show came to...

Send us Fan Mail 10 THINGS ABOUT…Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures At the start of the podcast, I had a Patreon to connect with fans. And boy did I connect! Four days after the first episode dropped, I had a patron! And then I was hit in the face with the fact I had to create something to give. Let this be a lesson: Never operate without a plan! After creating the first few episodes, I had material...

Send us Fan Mail 10 THINGS ABOUT…The Real Ghostbusters At the start of the podcast, I had a Patreon to connect with fans. And boy did I connect! Four days after the first episode dropped, I had a patron! And then I was hit in the face with the fact I had to create something to give. Let this be a lesson: Never operate without a plan! After creating the first few episodes, I had material I couldn’t...

Send us Fan Mail 10 THINGS ABOUT…Punky Brewster At the start of the podcast, I had a Patreon to connect with fans. And boy did I connect! Four days after the first episode dropped, I had a patron! And then I was hit in the face with the fact I had to create something to give. Let this be a lesson: Never operate without a plan! After creating the first few episodes, I had material I couldn’t fit in...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: That guy you try to avoid now has his own TV show and inflicts every minute of it on you. He’s thinks you’re the best friend he always wanted, but you try to get away any way you can. This is “Ernest Goes to Saturday Morning”!               Here now is the story of how this super schmo came to Saturday Morning.               Which cast member was a class...

Send us Fan Mail 10 THINGS ABOUT…Saturday Supercade At the start of the podcast, I had a Patreon to connect with fans. And boy did I connect! Four days after the first episode dropped, I had a patron! And then I was hit in the face with the fact I had to create something to give. Let this be a lesson: Never operate without a plan! After creating the first few episodes, I had material I couldn’t fi...

Send us Fan Mail 10 THINGS ABOUT…Pac-Man At the start of the podcast, I had a Patreon to connect with fans. And boy did I connect! Four days after the first episode dropped, I had a patron! And then I was hit in the face with the fact I had to create something to give. Let this be a lesson: Never operate without a plan! After creating the first few episodes, I had material I couldn’t fit into the...

Send us Fan Mail 10 THINGS ABOUT…The Smurfs At the start of the podcast, I had a Patreon to connect with fans. And boy did I connect! Four days after the first episode dropped, I had a patron! And then I was hit in the face with the fact I had to create something to give. Let this be a lesson: Never operate without a plan! After creating the first few episodes, I had material I couldn’t fit into t...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: A zoo of characters get together once a week to put on a show! Using their imaginations and stagecraft know-how, they spoof the latest movies and fairy tales. Did they ever get called for breaking copyright? Anyways…               Here now is the story of how this kawaii group of thespians came to Saturday Morning.                Why did a Japanese Silk...

Send us Fan Mail 10 THINGS ABOUT… Thundarr the Barbarian At the start of the podcast, I had a Patreon to connect with fans. And boy did I connect! Four days after the first episode dropped, I had a patron! And then I was hit in the face with the fact I had to create something to give. Let this be a lesson: Never operate without a plan! After creating the first few episodes, I had material I couldn...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: You go back in time to take some cavemen back in timier. Wait! I mean, you go back in time to watch the kids. [sigh] This is not coming out right. Imagine the people you know now as an adult, but getting to hang out with them as a kid. And do kid things. Now imagine it happening in the Stone Age, and you get what this show is about.               Here no...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: Three kids who call themselves monsters get locked in a basement as punishment, and they imagine they run a TV station. They enlist the help of their friends to tell stories, and bring “Pigs in Space” to animation.                Here now is the story of how this monster show came to Saturday Morning.               What kind of competition was this show...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: A van full of crime solvers travel the country looking for crimes to solve. And they don’t even have a podcast! They do have a reliable van, two talking dogs, a hippie that will eat you out of house and home, and a spunky redhead that seems too good for all of them.                Here now is the story of how this canine comedy came to Saturday Morning....

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: Three adopted brothers have a successful career as touring singers. They’ve got it all: Fans by the bus-full, merch at Top Topic and records galore. And they just happen to be rodents. No one’s perfect.               Here now is the story of how these musical brothers came to Saturday Morning.               Did $200 start a worldwide phenomenon?        ...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: Take one part scientist and one part total rage. Roll them in some gamma radiation and what do you get? A Marvel cartoon that seems perfectly suited for Saturdays. Just don’t make him angry. You wouldn’t like him when -- Wait, that’s when he’s awesome. Go ahead, poke the bear!               Here now is the story of how this superhero came to Saturday Mor...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: Three friends share an apartment and fight crime in the city. No, it’s not an ultra-cool version of “Three’s Company”, though I’d love to see that. Can you imagine Crissy, Janet and Jack having to stop the Ferley-nator? Me, neither. This is a group of friends who have the power of fire, ice and… spiders? Okay. Here now is the story of how these character...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story. A cat and a mouse don’t get along and taunt each other for decades. While the mouse usually wins, the cat is sometimes thrown a bone. Along the way, their adventures were handled by animation legends, some of which botched the characters.  Here now is the story of how this show came to be.  Who put their fingerprints on the characters?  What do the vario...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: An alien that looks like a pop culture icon escapes an evil wizard and is on Earth for his first Christmas. You know, that old chestnut. Here now is the story of how this mixed up, scrambled up puzzle came to Christmas.  Where did this puzzling phenomenon come from? What is the fastest time a cube can be solved in? What is up with this show? All these qu...

Send us Fan Mail When you were a kid, what was the Number One toy you wanted? Did you get it? Was it too expensive? Take a trip back to 1983 when "Return of the Jedi" ruled, and apple-faced dolls were in demand! Filled with nostalgia and retro commercials, it's sure to bring a smile to the kids of the 80s! Happy Holidays and thanks for 'tooning in. Support Us: patreon.com/Satur...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: Take one Monday-hating cat and add turkey! And a bad-ass grandma who must be summoned to save the day! Here now is the story of how these lasagna guzzler came to Thanksgiving! What is the history of this legendary cat? How much butter do you put in sweet potatoes?  Where is my Gnorm Gnat holiday special, Jim Davis? All these questions, and more, will be...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: Take one dog, give him a pink Caddy and make him the caretaker for rejected rovers. Each of his wards are damaged goods, including the one who seems to have PTSD. This seems gimmer than it should be for a light-hearted cartoon. Here now is the story of how this cool cat of a canine came to Saturday Morning.  What was this character adapted from? The answ...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: A little boy looks innocent, but is actually a holy terror in disguise! He and his friends get into trouble at the drop of a hat, sometimes going into space or making people believe his dad is a Frankenstein. Here now is the story of how this trouble-maker came to Saturday Morning.  Was the star of this show related to a modern day pop star? Who created...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: A prince is denied his kingdom when his father dies, and his evil uncle takes the throne. Something very familiar about this? Didn't I already cover "Wildfire"? I did, I totally did! This is a story of a young prince who befriends a kindly wizard and brings good monsters into existence.  Here now is the story of how these little wizards ca...

Send us Fan Mail Okay, so here’s the story: An awkward teenager locks himself in his room when he gets hairy palms. Pretty much like every teenager since time began! Wait, this one is a teenager who turns into a werewolf. That's right, he's a real Were-Teen. I'll keep working on that one. Here now is the story of how this howling good time came to Saturday Morning.  Who was responsi...