Fun Ideas Podcast
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
This is Mark Arnold's Podcast discussing comic books, animation, movies, TV, music and Mark Arnold's books.
Episodes
- Episode 304: Fun Ideas Podcast #302 - A.S. Aaron
On today’s show, we have a special guest who is going to talk about his new project entitled D Storm Journals. Here he is, A.S. Aaron. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 303: Fun Ideas Podcast #301 - Bob Koenig
On today’s show, we have a special guest who is a pop culture enthusiast just like myself. Here he is, Bob Koenig. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 302: Fun Ideas Podcast #300 - Michael A. Ventrella Again
On today’s show, we have a returning guest who will help us reminisce on a few subjects like The Monkees, The Beatles and Elton John. Here he is, Michael A. Ventrella. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 301: Fun Ideas Podcast #299 - Christopher Priest (a.k.a. Jim Owsley)
On today’s show, we have a special guest who you may know better as Jim Owsley. He has worked for Marvel and DC and has worked in music. Here he is, Christopher Priest. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 300: Fun Ideas Podcast #298 - Daniel Coston Discusses The Strawberry Alarm Clock
On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his recent work with the psychedelic rock band, The Strawberry Alarm Clock, best known for “Incense and Peppermints”. Here he is, Daniel Coston. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Prod…
- Episode 299: Fun Ideas Podcast #297 - Les and Loretta Pieper Fradkin
On today’s show, we have two guests who are promoting their new album under the moniker of California called Postcard from London. He portrayed the original George Harrison in the Broadway version of Beatlemania and is a talented, multi-in…
- Episode 298: Fun Ideas Podcast #296 - Dave Dwonch
On today’s show, we have a guest who is promoting his new Kickstarter project called The Return of Cyrus Perkins. He is a co-founder of Action Lab Comics and has worked for Dark Horse, Scholastic and Titan. Here he is, Dave Dwonch. Plus, t…
- Episode 297: Fun Ideas Podcast #295 - Danny Solazzi and The Characters 30th Anniversary
On today’s show, we have a returning guest who is promoting the 30th anniversary of his first album with his group, The Characters. Here he is, Danny Solazzi. Here he is, Danny Solazzi. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 296: Fun Ideas Podcast #294 - Mark Slade Discusses Nero Wolfe
On today’s show, we have a returning guest and my co-author who has written a new book about the detective Nero Wolfe. Here he is, Mark Slade. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 295: Fun Ideas Podcast #293 - John Kelly with Kamden Spies
On today’s show, we have a new guest who is a regular contributor to The Comics Journal. He is now publishing a new fanzine called Dummy. We will be discussing this new venture along with frequent co-host Kamden Spies. Here he is, John Kel…
- Episode 294: Fun Ideas Podcast #292 - Bill Last Returns
Beatles fan and author Bill Last returns to discuss his new book called The Beatles Collected Videography. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 293: Fun Ideas Podcast #291 - Stephen DeStefano
On today’s show, we have an artist who has drawn various characters such as Popeye, ‘Mazing Man, Ren and Stimpy and Futurama. Here he is, Stephen DeStefano. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 292: Fun Ideas Podcast #290 - Dan Sendker
On today’s show, we have an author who has written a book called Dance of the Comedians - 75 Years of the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote - An Unauthorized History. Here he is, Dan Sendker. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.&n…
- Episode 291: Fun Ideas Podcast #289 - Jim Pontolillo
On today’s show, we have an author who has written two new books on filmmaker Ed Wood. Here he is, Jim Pontolillo. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 290: Fun Ideas Podcast #288 - Walter Egan
On today’s show, we have a special guest to discuss his musical career. He is best known for the hit song “Magnet and Steel” and will be appearing at Chiller on April 25-27. Here he is, Walter Egan. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Prod…
- Episode 288: Fun Ideas Podcast #287 - Daniel Coston Discusses The Beckies
On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his work on a new CD he has compiled, about The Beckies, an offshoot of The Left Banke. Here he is, Daniel Coston. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 287: Fun Ideas Podcast #286 - Maggie Thompson with Kamden Spies
On today’s show, we have the returning Kamden Spies as he will help me interview the longtime editor of Comic Buyer’s Guide who is also known for her work on Pogo: The Complete Syndicated Comic Strips among many other projects. Here she is…
- Episode 286: Fun Ideas Podcast #285 - Dave Manak Discusses Plop!
On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his work on Plop! Here he is, Dave Manak. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 285: Fun Ideas Podcast #284 - Crazy Interview by Kamden Spies with Mark Slade and Me
On today’s show, we have recurring guest and host Kamden Spies to interview Mark Slade and myself as we discuss our new book, Crazy: The Magazine That Dared to be Dumb. Here he is, Kamden Spies with Mark Slade and me. Plus, the usual news…
- Episode 284: Fun Ideas Podcast #283 - DePatie-Freleng
On today’s show, we are offering a salute to DePatie-Freleng and their many Saturday morning TV series. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 283: Fun Ideas Podcast #282 - Gene Popa Returns
On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his new Beatles book called The Colour of Your Dreams - Some Days in the Lives of the Beatles. Here he is, Gene Popa. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Podcast.
- Episode 282: Fun Ideas Podcast #281 - Dane Marie Andra
On today’s show, we have an author to discuss her new book called The Complete Web of Horror. Here she is, Dana Marie Andra. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 281: Fun Ideas Podcast #280 - Dane T.
On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his new Disney documentary called Beyond the Glass. Here he is, Dane T. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 280: Fun Ideas Podcast #279 - Monte Wolverton with Mark Slade
On today’s show, we have returning guest and my co-author Mark Slade here to interview our new guest to discuss his father Basil Wolverton and Plop!, as well as his own career. Here he is, Monte Wolverton. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ide…
- Episode 279: Fun Ideas Podcast #278 - Burt Kearns Returns
On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his brand-new book called Shemp! Here he is, Burt Kearns. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 278: Fun Ideas Podcast #277 - Scott Shaw! Returns
Artist and writer Scott Shaw! returns to discuss his ape character You-All Gibbons and other creations, plus the San Diego Zoo! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 277: Fun Ideas Podcast #276 - Wesley Hyatt Discusses Wheel of Fortune at 50
On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s latest book is about the history of the game show Wheel of Fortune called I’d Like to Buy a Vowel. Here he is, Wesley Hyatt. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 276: Fun Ideas Podcast #275 - Greg Ehrbar On Hanna-Barbera Music, Part Two
On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s latest book is about the music of Hanna-Barbera called Hanna-Barbera: The Recorded History. Here he is, Greg Ehrbar, part two. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 274: Fun Ideas Podcast #274 - Greg Ehrbar on Hanna-Barbera, Part One
On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s latest book is about the music of Hanna-Barbera called Hanna-Barbera: The Recorded History. Here he is, Greg Ehrbar. Plus the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 273: Fun Ideas Podcast #273 - Matthew Hahn Returns
On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s written another in his series of animation books. His latest is called The Animated Universal Classic Monsters. Here he is, Matthew Hahn. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.&nbs…
- Episode 272: Fun Ideas Podcast #272 - Denny Reese and Steve Thompson
On today’s show, we have two guests who have written a book about the history of the TV show McHale’s Navy called Set Sail with McHale. Here they are, Denny Reese and Steve Thompson. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 271: Fun Ideas Podcast #271 - Laura Jerrolds
On today’s show, we have a guest who is a writer who has written her first biography called Laura La Plante: Silent Cinderella. Here she is, Laura Jerrolds. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 270: Fun Ideas Podcast #270 - Fred Grandinetti Returns
On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s going to talk with me about the updated version of his book Popeye the Sailor - The 1960s Cartoons and all things Popeye. Here he is, Fred Grandinetti. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Pr…
- Episode 269: Fun Ideas Podcast #269 - Scott Edelman
On today’s show, we have a guest who’s been a writer for Marvel Comics and for various science fiction books and TV shows. Here he is, Scott Edelman. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 268: Fun Ideas Podcast #268 - Laurie Kaye Returns
On today’s show, we have a returning guest to talk again about her life and her book Confessions of a Rock and Roll Namedropper. You can find her book at https://www.confessionsofarocknrollnamedropper.com/ Here she is, Laurie Kaye. Plus, t…
- Episode 267: Fun Ideas Podcast #267 - Dave Manak
On today’s show, we have a guest who’s been an artist and writer for such things as Plop, Crazy, MAD, Marvel’s Star Comics, Harvey Comics and Sabrina for Archie Comics. Here he is, Dave Manak. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Production…
- Episode 266: Fun Ideas Podcast #266 - Tommy Stathes with Strumm
On today’s show, we have a guest who’s an animation instructor, historian, film restorer, and host who has worked with TMC. Here they are, Tommy Stathes along with Strumm. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 265: Fun Ideas Podcast #265 - Tom DeFalco with Mark Slade
On today’s show, we have a guest who’s worked for Archie, DC and Marvel on Archie, Josie and the Pussycats, Superman Family, Superboy, Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, Fantastic Four and Crazy Magazine and was Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief. Here they…
- Episode 264: Fun Ideas Podcast #264 - Mike Carlin
On today’s show, we have a guest who’s worked for both Marvel and DC Comics, on titles such as Kazar, Captain America, Metal Men, Star Trek and Crazy Magazine. Here he is, Mike Carlin. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 263: Fun Ideas Podcast #263 - Madeline Bocaro
On today’s show, we have an author and journalist who has written a new book called In Your Mind: The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono. Here she is, Madeline Bocaro. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 262: Fun Ideas Podcast #262 - Paul Kupperberg with Mark Slade
On today’s show, we have another guest who has worked at Marvel Comics, particularly on Crazy Magazine. Here he is, Paul Kupperberg, along with my co-author of the Crazy book, Mark Slade. Please forgive some audio and video dropouts. …
- Episode 261: Fun Ideas Podcast #261 - Mark Arnold and Kamden Spies Discuss Unconditionally MAD, Part B
On today’s show, we’re switching the tables again. I’ve just released my new 2-volume history of MAD magazine called Unconditionally MAD, and here to interview me is a man who has interviewed me before on this podcast. Here he is, Kamden S…
- Episode 260: Fun Ideas Podcast #260 - Mark Arnold and Kamden Spies Discuss Unconditionally MAD, Part 1
On today’s show, we’re switching the tables again. I’ve just released my new 2-volume history of MAD magazine called Unconditionally MAD, and here to interview me is a man who has interviewed me before on this podcast. Here he is, Kamden S…
- Episode 259: Fun Ideas Podcast #259 - Bob McLeod with Mark Slade
On today’s show, we have an artist best known for co-creating The New Mutants for Marvel Comics. He has also had a lengthy career at DC, but today we’re going to talk to him about Crazy Magazine. Here he is, Bob McLeod along with Mark Slad…
- Episode 258: Fun Ideas Podcast #258 - Adam Nedeff
On today’s show, we have an author who has written numerous books about various classic game shows including Password, The Match Game and his latest book on The Gong Show. Here he is, Adam Nedeff. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas…
- Episode 257: Fun Ideas Podcast #257 - Scott Rogers
On today’s show, we have a video game designer and author of books about video games. Here he is, Scott Rogers. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 256: Fun Ideas Podcast #256 - Bob Blackburn
On today’s show, we have an author who has had three books published featuring actual writings by the infamous movie director Ed Wood. Here he is, Bob Blackburn. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.
- Episode 255: Fun Ideas Podcast #255 - John Bezzini at beatlesbookstore.com
On today’s show, we have a guest who publishes a blog about books published about The Beatles called Buzz's Beatles Book Print Blog Archives at beatlesbookstore.com. Here he is, John Bezzini. Bezzini's blog is at: Buzz's Beatles Book/ Prin…
- Episode 254: Fun Ideas Podcast #254 - Herbie J. Pilato Returns
On today’s show, we have a returning guest. He’s the author of Connery, Sean Connery – Before, During, and After His Most Famous Role, the updated The Bionic Book - The Six Million Dollar Man & The Bionic Woman Reconstructed and the up…
- Episode 253: Fun Ideas Podcast #253 - Craig Shemin
On today’s show, we have the author of Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show. Here he is, Craig Shemin. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.