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Unpacking Peanuts

Unpacking Peanuts

Written by: Jimmy Gownley Michael Cohen Harold Buchholz Liz Sumner
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The show where three cartoonists take an in-depth look at the greatest comic strip of all time-- Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. Undeniably one of the most influential cartoonists in history, Unpacking Peanuts examines Schulz’s contributions to art, storytelling, and pop culture. Hosts Jimmy Gownley, Harold Buchholz, and Michael Cohen bring their lifelong love and admiration of Peanuts to the conversation. The interaction between the hosts is genuinely funny and insightful as they discuss the strip’s impact on the medium and the world.

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Episodes
  • With Patrick McDonnell, Creator of MUTTS

    With Patrick McDonnell, Creator of MUTTS
    Jan 6 2026

    The Legendary cartoonist of MUTTS, the comic strip Charles Schulz once said was “the last great strip of the 20th Century,” stops by to talk about Charles Schulz, the craft of cartooning, comics history and more in this fun conversation. Don’t miss it!

    For more about Patrick visit MUTTS.com

    Transcript available at UnpackingPeanuts.com

    Unpacking Peanuts is copyright Jimmy Gownley, Michael Cohen, Harold Buchholz, and Liz Sumner. Produced and edited by Liz Sumner. Music by Michael Cohen. Additional voiceover by Aziza Shukralla Clark.

    For more from the show follow @unpackpeanuts on Instagram and Threads, and @unpackingpeanuts on Facebook, Blue Sky, and YouTube. For more about Jimmy, Michael, and Harold, visit unpackingpeanuts.com.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Unpacking Peanuts Fun-Sized - Happy New Year!

    Unpacking Peanuts Fun-Sized - Happy New Year!
    Jan 1 2026

    Happy New Year and welcome to all our new listeners! Here is a little intro to the show along with a look at one of our favorite strips of all time - July 11, 1954.

    Sample some of our early interviews in It's A Clip Show Charlie Brown - https://shorturl.at/kOX0f.

    Unpacking Peanuts is copyright Jimmy Gownley, Michael Cohen, Harold Buchholz, and Liz Sumner. Produced and edited by Liz Sumner. Music by Michael Cohen. Additional voiceover by Aziza Shukralla Clark.

    For more from the show follow @unpackpeanuts on Instagram and Threads, and @unpackingpeanuts on Facebook, Blue Sky, and YouTube. For more about Jimmy, Michael, and Harold, visit unpackingpeanuts.com.

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    9 mins
  • Understanding Snoopy Episode 5 - When Woodstock Is Happy, I'm Happy

    Understanding Snoopy Episode 5 - When Woodstock Is Happy, I'm Happy
    Dec 23 2025

    Everyone’s favorite abstract bird doodle takes center stage for this episode-long look at Snoopy’s relationship with his “friend of friends” Woodstock.

    Transcript available at UnpackingPeanuts.com

    Unpacking Peanuts is copyright Jimmy Gownley, Michael Cohen, Harold Buchholz, and Liz Sumner. Produced and edited by Liz Sumner. Music by Michael Cohen. Additional voiceover by Aziza Shukralla Clark.

    For more from the show follow @unpackpeanuts on Instagram and Threads, and @unpackingpeanuts on Facebook, Blue Sky, and YouTube. For more about Jimmy, Michael, and Harold, visit unpackingpeanuts.com.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
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