Of Course You Realize THIS Means Podcast - A Looney Tunes Discussion

Of Course You Realize THIS Means Podcast - A Looney Tunes Discussion

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Welcome to the Looniverse!! This is where you’ll find fans of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the gang talking about the history of the franchise known as Looney Tunes. In this exploration of Wacky Wabbits, Screwy Ducks and the artistry of all classic Looney Tunes shorts we will also find ourselves in uncharted territories where we discover re-imaginings of these beloved characters and motion picture appearances you may not know so well. This podcast will also provide in-depth interviews with creatives who have worked directly or lent their craft to bringing those characters to life! With ro...

Gremlins: The Wild Batch Wondercon Interviews with Tze Chun, Brendan Hay, Sherri Chung, Joe Dante and John Glover

Gremlins: The Wild Batch Wondercon Interviews with Tze Chun, Brendan Hay, Sherri Chung, Joe Dante and John Glover

The Gremlins are back and thanks to Warner Bros. I was able to attend Wondercon this year to ask the creative braintrust around the animated series what they're excited for audiences to see in the 2nd half of The Wild Batch dropping April 10th!   This conversation had loads of behind the scenes goodies for Gremlins fans and discussion of current Looney Tunes media including Joe Dante's thoughts on The Day the Earth Blew Up!

Apr 11, • 25:23

Tiny Toons Looniversity S2 Recap & Scooby Doo Live Action News

Tiny Toons Looniversity S2 Recap & Scooby Doo Live Action News

This week's podcast is all new with Tiny Toons SUPER-FAN Swara Salih!  News: Scooby-Doo Live Action series in the works at Netflix!    Main: Tiny Toons Looniversity Season 2 Recap #SaveTinyToons   Follow our guest: @Spiderswarz   Follow the Podcast: @ThisMeansPod

Apr 2, • 50:31

THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP! REVIEW! PLUS DIRECTOR Q&A

THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP! REVIEW! PLUS DIRECTOR Q&A

Welcome to the Looniverse! Our Review of the First Ever Theatrically Released Animated Looney Tunes Feature, The Day The Earth Blew Up! IS HERE! Featuring a guest spot by Director Pete Browngardt from the Q&A conducted by AnimationIsFilmFestival back in October 2024! We get very nerdy with this one and we hope you like it! Follow Our Guest TheTooneyTenor

Mar 25, • 1:19:24

Modern Looney Tunes Maestro Joshua Moshier Breaks Down The Day The Earth Blew Up and Looney Tunes Cartoons Scores

Modern Looney Tunes Maestro Joshua Moshier Breaks Down The Day The Earth Blew Up and Looney Tunes Cartoons Scores

The Merrie Go Round Broke Down is a universally known piece of music that begins almost ever Looney Tunes cartoon short, and composer Joshua Moshier carried on it's use within the franchise to grand heights in the Looney Tunes animated feature, The Day the Earth Blew Up! Now Playing! Joshua sits down with me to discuss the film's composition as well as behind the scenes orchestra members and easter eggs you'll hear throughout the films swift 90min runtime. Check out Joshua Moshier's other work i

Mar 21, • 43:47

We Love Candi! Candi Milo Returns to Discuss Petunia Pig in the New Looney Tunes Movie: The Day the Earth Blew Up! OUT NOW!

We Love Candi! Candi Milo Returns to Discuss Petunia Pig in the New Looney Tunes Movie: The Day the Earth Blew Up! OUT NOW!

Looney Legend Candi Milo joins the show in this episode which we recorded just one day after Porky turned 90!  Candi breaks down what these characters mean to her as well as the casting process behind many of your favorite cartoons as well as the final days surrounding the Cartoon Network building in Burbank, CA and who else was there with her! This podcast is full of many memories and goodies for animation fans young and old so grab some popcorn and hit the cineplex, then take a listen to hear

Mar 14, • 1:02:31

The Day The Earth Blew Up! and Looney Tunes Super Producer Alex Kirwan! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

The Day The Earth Blew Up! and Looney Tunes Super Producer Alex Kirwan! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Welcome Folks to the greatest Podcast in the Looniverse!    This week's episode is all about Looney Tunes Cartoons and The new feature starring Daffy and Porky Pig, The Day the Earth Blew Up! Crash Landing into Cinemas on March 14th!   Alex Kirwan has been working in the animation industry for 30 years and now that the film he was a supervising producer on is hitting theaters, he can finally discuss some behind the scenes goodies with you dear listener!  A Portion of this episode is dedicated to

Mar 11, • 56:03

The Art of Cutting a Batman Feature with Editor Andy Young (Merry Little Batman, Harley Quinn)

The Art of Cutting a Batman Feature with Editor Andy Young (Merry Little Batman, Harley Quinn)

The Day the Earth Blew Up has Officially Kicked off it's Oscar Campaign with Screenings in Los Angeles so that the film may be up for contention. Andy and I were both in attendance for the Premier at the Famous Grauman's Theater in Los Angeles complete with cast and crew. A Director Interview with Pete Browngardt was conducted after the screening and you'll be able to hear some of that in this episode. Full audio coming soon! The next screening will be at the Laemmle NoHo 7! Tickets on Sale no

Dec 5, 2024 • 43:47

Dance of the Comedians Author Dan Sendker drops in to Talk 75 Years of Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner!

Dance of the Comedians Author Dan Sendker drops in to Talk 75 Years of Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner!

Dance of the Comedians is out now and highly worth the addition to your Looney Library!   The Day the Earth Blew Up! HAS A RELEASE DATE and Will it influence the chances of us seeing Coyote Vs. Acme?   Stay Tunes for more because as always, That's NOT all Folks!   This Means Podcast   Dan Sendker

Oct 17, 2024 • 51:38

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Review Plus a Look Ahead to 2028 with the Tunes!

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Review Plus a Look Ahead to 2028 with the Tunes!

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! The Ghost with the Most is BACK! Emmanuel rejoins the podcast to recap SDCC this year and the METV Toons Panel, expunge his history with Beetlejuice and dissect what Warner Bros. Discovery plans are for the foreseeable future! SUPPORT The Animation Guild and Voice Actor Guilds!  Looney Tunes News: Newly appointed Bill Damaschke says there are plans in place for a Theatrical resurgence of the Tunes in 2028! And in the same article, Puck News revealed the i

Sep 19, 2024 • 1:01:56

MeTV Toons SDCC 2024 Panel!

MeTV Toons SDCC 2024 Panel!

SDCC 2024 seems to have at least one panel a year dedicated to Looney Tunes and I'm here for it, but not there. I couldn't make it out to the Fan Capital of California, but my dear friend The Tooney Tenor was able to cover for me! MeTV Toons brought out the Looney Legends from voice cast to animation historian, Jerry Beck who is also a producer on the channel! This panel was all about Saturday Morning Cartoons, favorite cereals, animation and the best Bugs Bunny voices you've ever heard. The P

Jul 27, 2024 • 56:37

Director Spotlight: Max Winston - DAFFY IN WACKYLAND + Animation is Film Festival Q&A!

Director Spotlight: Max Winston - DAFFY IN WACKYLAND + Animation is Film Festival Q&A!

Pictured above: Me, Eric Bauza and Director Max Winston Strap yourself in because it's about to get WACKY! Director Max Winston (Daffy in Wackyland, I Live in the Woods) drops in to discuss the first ever Stop Motion Animated Short in the Looniverse!  Looney Tunes News: Looney Gaming with Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports! Pictured Above: Me,  Supervising Producer Alex Kirwan and Dir. Max Winston Pictured Above: Me with Visual Development Supervisor Aaron Spurgeon.   You can now watch Daff

Jul 5, 2024 • 1:01:04

Looney Tunes Influences In Live Action Cinema With Vincent Alexander

Looney Tunes Influences In Live Action Cinema With Vincent Alexander

Cartoon Brew contributor and animator Vincent Alexander constructed a piece back in April around the most influential filmmakers and examples of their work that you could trace back to the guys behind the Looney Tunes. In this episode, I'm joined by Vincent and we touch upon a few of those directors and their films. Some may blow you away!   Looney Tunes in the News! The Day the World Blew UP! A Looney Tunes Movie made it's WORLD PREMIERE AT ANNECY! In the world of animation, few names evoke a

Jun 26, 2024 • 57:33

THE GREATEST 100 LOONEY TUNES CHARACTERS EVER!

THE GREATEST 100 LOONEY TUNES CHARACTERS EVER!

Senior Staff Writer for Cracked.com Brian VanHooker joins the discussion as we talk about his article running down the greatest 100 Looney Tunes characters of all time!   You won't want to miss this!

May 18, 2024 • 38:22

Ehh, What's Up Listeners!?? New Trailer Alert!

Ehh, What's Up Listeners!?? New Trailer Alert!

A Podcast By Looney Tunes Fans for Looney Tunes Fans! Hello fellow animation buffs, comedy lovers and Wascally Wabbit followers! If you're looking for a chat about the greatest animated shorts to ever grace the silver screen, then you've come to the right place! Download the latest episode and let your mind re-examine what made those vintage shorts stand out as comedy gems, all the while keeping an eye on the future of the franchise and where it's going in the future! Our Host Jonathan Graves is

May 9, 2024 • 2:18

Looney Olympics 2024, Coyote Vs Acme Breaking News & Jacquis Neal RETURNS!

Looney Olympics 2024, Coyote Vs Acme Breaking News & Jacquis Neal RETURNS!

On this week's episode of the podcast, comedian Jacquis Neal stops by to discuss Looney Tunes and SPORTS as the Olympics have Partnered with WBD to bring Bugs, Daffy and company to the biggest athletic stage in the World; the 2024 Olympics in France! With the partnership, brings consumers and fans new merchandise! Check out their websites for more: RSVLTS - Dress Shirts SandCloud - Bugs, Tweety and Daffy Beach Towels FoodNetwork - Tweety Cake Recipe Country Specific Graphics will be printed

Apr 12, 2024 • 1:03:54

All Around Fun Guy Jordan Morris Drops in to Tell Us about his Graphic Novel and his 'Coyote' Dreams!

All Around Fun Guy Jordan Morris Drops in to Tell Us about his Graphic Novel and his 'Coyote' Dreams!

Cass Warner has Passed and Does Samy Burch Know Something We Don't?  On this episode of the podcast, writer Jordan Morris sits in to talk about his latest works and we honor the passing of Legacy Looney Legend Cass Warner, the granddaughter of the Warner Brothers Studio Mogul Jack Warner. The Book written by Cass Warner Sperling can be found at the link below. https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Warner-Cass-Sperling/dp/098147120X Youth Group is now available for pre-order: Click here to Pre-order

Apr 4, 2024 • 34:54

#ReleaseCoyoteVsAcme

#ReleaseCoyoteVsAcme

Hello Toonsters and Looney Tunes Fans! If this is your first time listening, welcome to the LOONIEST source for your zany cartoon news surrounding the iconic Merrie Melodies characters from news and interviews to reviews! On this special episode, it's just me, Jonathan Graves here to discuss the devistating developments surrounding the James Gunn produced, Dave Green Directed film, 'Coyote Vs Acme.' Starring Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor and voices provided by Emmy Award Winner Eric Bauza,

Mar 1, 2024 • 24:49

Merrie Merrie Quite The Contrary; Merry Little Batman Writer Morgan Evans and The Animation Scare of 2023

Merrie Merrie Quite The Contrary; Merry Little Batman Writer Morgan Evans and The Animation Scare of 2023

Greetings Folks!  In this week's episode, I'm joined by the co-writer of Merrie Little Batman, Morgan Evans to discuss his works as well as the little scare us Looney Tunes fans experienced last week surrounding the removal of the classic Merrie Melodies catalog from Max! In a quick turn of events, we had news that the remaining short from the classic Looney Tunes series, as well as the 2011-2014 Series, the Looney Tunes Show was to be removed from the streaming service Max, only to be ratifie

Dec 7, 2023 • 26:57

Finding the Inner Toon with Emmy Winner Eric Bauza

Finding the Inner Toon with Emmy Winner Eric Bauza

Emmy Award Winner Eric Bauza RETURNS! to wrap up our Tiny Toon-A-Palooza to discuss his inspirations, working in the industry and future aspirations! What was his audition process like? Who was his mentor? What cartoon character would he like to see resurrected? What course would he attend at ACME Looniversity? Find out all the answers to these questions and more! Episodes Discussed: Follow the Guest: @BAUZILLA on all Social Media! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: Rate, Subscribe & Lik

Dec 1, 2023 • 59:14

The Heart of Tiny Toons Looniversity With Tessa Netting

The Heart of Tiny Toons Looniversity With Tessa Netting

Stage actor, Online Personality and Voice Actor Tessa Netting joins in on the Tiny Toon-A-Palooza to discuss her career and becoming Sweetie Bird as well as attending ACME Looniversity! What was her audition process like for the show? What aspect of acting prior to voice over helped her with finding Sweetie's voice the most? What course would she attend at ACME Looniversity? Find out all the answers to these questions and more! Episodes Discussed: Follow the Guest: @TessaNetting on Instagra

Nov 9, 2023 • 46:40

What a Time to be a Looney Tunes Fan! The First Fully Animated Looney Tunes Theatrical Film, Daffy in Wackyland and Exclusive Interviews with Artists Pete Moulthrop and Cocolvu!

What a Time to be a Looney Tunes Fan! The First Fully Animated Looney Tunes Theatrical Film, Daffy in Wackyland and Exclusive Interviews with Artists Pete Moulthrop and Cocolvu!

It's a GOOD time to be a Looney Tunes fan! First up, we have official word that The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (No longer Bubble Brains) will be the FIRST Fully Animated Theatrical Feature Length Film and it only took them 93 years! :D THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP!  - Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Ent. Next Up, Daffy in Wackyland, the FIRST EVER Stop Motion-Animated Short for Looney Tunes had it's Los Angeles Debut at the Animation is Film Festival with producer Alex Kirwan and D

Nov 3, 2023 • 42:18

Inside The Looney Mind of David Errigo Jr.

Inside The Looney Mind of David Errigo Jr.

"How many characters does he got in there?" Tiny Toon-A-Palooza Continues with Emmy Nominated Actor David Errigo Jr. who provides a voice for Plucky and Hamton Pig in Tiny Toons Looniversity!) Episodes Discussed: Soufflé, Girl Hey. Extra, So Extra Mandela Effects GALORE! Is it How I Spent my Vacation or How I spent my Summer Vacation? What Course would David sign up for at ACME LU? And so many more answers! All this and more in this week's episode so Of Course You Realize It Must Be Podcast!

Oct 18, 2023 • 59:05

Embracing the Weird with Ashleigh Hairston

Embracing the Weird with Ashleigh Hairston

On this special episode of the Podcast, comedian, writer and voice actor, Ashleigh Hairston drops in to talk about her latest role as Babs Bunny in Tiny Toons Looniversity!   Episodes Discussed: Freshman Orientoontion Give Pizza A Chance The Show Must Hop On Films Discussed: What's Up Doc? (1972) Dir. Peter Bogdanovich Who did Ashleigh originally audition for? What is Babs Bunny's favorite Childhood game? All this and more in this week's episode so Of Course You Realize It Must Be Podcast!

Sep 27, 2023 • 55:28

The True Grit of Looney Tunes Cartoons with Animator Robert Griggs

The True Grit of Looney Tunes Cartoons with Animator Robert Griggs

On this week's podcast, seasoned animator for both Disney and Warner Bros. Robert Griggs!! We chat about the history and inspiration of The Looney Tunes franchise and which director's inspired him the most with this retro take! Scotch & Soda: Men's and Women's Apparel Inspired By The Free Spirit of Amsterdam - Championing Individuality, Authenticity and The Power of Self-Expression Through Unique Designs  Shorts Discussed: Daffy Magician Vingette #3 - Vintage Porkys Pain Rent (2023) Boarding Ga

Sep 1, 2023 • 51:50

Diabolical Sabotage!! Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai Producer Brendan Hay Talks Little Green Creatures!

Diabolical Sabotage!! Gremlins: Secret of the Mogwai Producer Brendan Hay Talks Little Green Creatures!

On this week's podcast, producer Brendan Hay sits down with me to discuss the inspirations behind the NEW prequel series, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai! We chat about Bob Clampett's Falling Hare (1943) and Pete Browngartd's High Speed Hare (2021) as well as other pop culture Gremlins like the one in Nightmare at 20,000 Feet and more! How did this series come to be? What was the secret backstory to Elle's parent's tragic death that was too disturbing for Amblin?  Have you ever eaten chocolat

Aug 18, 2023 • 45:49

SDCC 2023 LOONEY RECAP: TINY TOONS LOONIVERSITY, CHUCK JONES & LOONEY LEGENDS!

SDCC 2023 LOONEY RECAP: TINY TOONS LOONIVERSITY, CHUCK JONES & LOONEY LEGENDS!

The Instagram Reached 10K followers! Thank you all who follow the show! This week's episode is all about the expansion of the Looniverse that was previewed during SDCC 2023! The Podcast was invited to the Indigo Ballroom where TWO FULL episodes of the new Tiny Toons Reboot, played for a very receptive audience! BuzzNav joins the show to break it all down and thankfully he experienced many of the same amazing things I did involving these cherished characters. The Tiny Toons Theme dropped onlin

Aug 4, 2023 • 59:28

This Means Promos! The Art of Selling with Looney Tunes: Guest Mike Manolo

This Means Promos! The Art of Selling with Looney Tunes: Guest Mike Manolo

On this week's podcast, Mike Manolo returns to watch some brand promotions with The Looney Tunes dating all the way back to the 50's! During the Bugs Bunny Show, subsequently retitled, The Bugs Bunny and Road Runner Show; then finally The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show, brand commercials were created to advertise Tang, Alphabits and Koo-laid to kids! Surprisingly these commercials are very well done, due a large part to the fact that Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimsom and even Tex Avery ret

Jul 20, 2023 • 1:08:35

Taz: Quest for Burger Spoiler Review plus A Look at the Latest in The Looniverse!

Taz: Quest for Burger Spoiler Review plus A Look at the Latest in The Looniverse!

On this week's podcast, I review the latest Looney Tunes feature film, Taz: Quest for Burger with Taz himself!! I also rundown, the latest news from the month of June in the Looniverse!! And believe me, it's more than you think! Taz: Quest for Burger is a delightful film aimed at a younger audience, but is the character of TAZ still intact? I get into all fo that in the show so be sure to listen and watch Taz: Quest for Burger now available on VOD! VUDU Looney Tunes News: The Voice Cast for Tin

Jul 8, 2023 • 25:58

Livin’ La Vida Lola! Bugs Bunny Builder Star Chandni Parekh Drops In!

Livin’ La Vida Lola! Bugs Bunny Builder Star Chandni Parekh Drops In!

This week on the podcast, Chandni Parekh, the voice of Lola Bunny in 'Bugs Bunny Builders' graces the podcast to bring some insight into the work of show runner Abe Audish and the team do to bring the latest Looney Tunes project to kids and fans alike!  Bugs Bunny Builders is available to watch on Cartoonito, Cartoon Network and stream on MAX! The much beloved film-and-orchestra concert Bugs Bunny at the Symphony is returning to Los Angeles for the first time in eight years, and in a new home

Jun 12, 2023 • 28:33

Touring the ACME LU Campus W/Andre ”Black Nerd Comedy”

Touring the ACME LU Campus W/Andre ”Black Nerd Comedy”

On this week's podcast, Andre Meadows from the Youtube Channel "Black Nerd Comedy" swings by to help break down our First Look at Tiny Toons Loonversity! “Tiny Toons Looniversity,” premieres this fall on Cartoon Network and Max. The half-hour animated comedy series reboots Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Television’s Emmy Award-winning “Tiny Toon Adventures” for a new generation, following Babs, Buster, and the rest of the crew to Acme Looniversity. At the esteemed institution of higher hijinx

May 30, 2023 • 1:13:17

Talkin’ Tunes with the Tooney Tenor! Spotlighting the Latest from Looney Tunes Cartoons on HBOMax!

Talkin’ Tunes with the Tooney Tenor! Spotlighting the Latest from Looney Tunes Cartoons on HBOMax!

This week on the podcast, Emmanuel Cruz, the Tooney Tenor aka 'Manny' graces the podcast to bring some insight into the latest Looney batch of shorts to hit HBOMax! This is looking to be the penultimate slate of cartoons from the Looney Tunes Cartoons team headed by Pete Browngartd, so we point out the highlights and look forward to the future!   Want to support the podcast? Check out the Fiverr link to get started on your own journey to become a Fiverr Affiliate: Fiverr For Artists!   Did yo

Apr 19, 2023 • 1:21:57

TOONOLOGY VS ZOOLOGY with Isi The Scribe

TOONOLOGY VS ZOOLOGY with Isi The Scribe

This week on the podcast, Isi the Scribe brings his expertise on the real world of wildlife behind the animals that inhabit the Looniverse! We also discuss the latest ACME Fools videos, WB100 Celebration and the latest Digital Looney Tunes Movie Release coming this Summer!   NEWS: On April 1st, we were given not 1 but 23 videos celebrating the Warners Catalogue of films and tv shows including, The Matrix, Harry Potter, IT, Casablanca and Adventure Time to name a few! These videos were dubbed bri

Apr 10, 2023 • 56:31

Breakin’ it down with Beaky Buzzard: Looney Tunes Cartoons Storyboard Artist Michael Ruocco!

Breakin’ it down with Beaky Buzzard: Looney Tunes Cartoons Storyboard Artist Michael Ruocco!

On this week's Podcast, Looney Tunes is once again in the news and the Annie Nominated Storyboard Artist/Writer and Director of Looney Tunes Cartoons, Michael Ruocco, is here to talk about it! Plus the WINNER for the Taz x Scooby-Doo Funko Pop! is revealed!   NEWS: A house for sale on the website Rightmove.Co.Uk, a room has been featured to hold a stunning amount of Tazmanian Devil Plush and one giant Bugs Bunny! Would this sweeten the offer for you? https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/1290

Feb 9, 2023 • 1:19:54

Celebrating Year of the Wabbit With Sabina Graves! Fiesta Texas Frustrations PLUS Looney Tunes News!

Celebrating Year of the Wabbit With Sabina Graves! Fiesta Texas Frustrations PLUS Looney Tunes News!

We're BACK! Sabina Graves (Gizmodo, This Means Podcast Producer) rejoins the podcast to discuss the latest and greatest with the Looney Tunes Franchise; including a re-cap of our trip to Six Flags: Fiesta Texas and the Vegas Philharmonic at the Smith Center to catch Bugs Bunny at the Symphony! The Looney Tunes are celebrating the Lunar New Year with a slew of merchandise that includes collaborations with brands from BOSS, UNIQLO, KOHL'S, UNIQUE VINTAGE, MOSCHINO, GAP, and SCOTCH & SODA just to

Jan 26, 2023 • 47:09

King Tweety Director Careen Ingle and Granny, herself, Candi Milo Take Us Behind the Scenes of the latest Looney Tunes Feature!

King Tweety Director Careen Ingle and Granny, herself, Candi Milo Take Us Behind the Scenes of the latest Looney Tunes Feature!

(Artwork by @CareenIngle) King Tweety is NOW (as of Nov. 22nd, on HBOMax... a little else remains, but we'll get to that.)  (Podcast artwork by @DiolotDraw) Apologies for the delay on this episode. We recorded this before the holiday's and they became hectic. But NOW you get to hear this wonderful episode featuring the voice of Granny, Candi Milo and the film's director Careen Ingle! Both are returning guests so if you want to go back and hear what they had to say, I highly recommend it! (Co

Jan 13, 2023 • 1:12:58

George Daugherty of Bugs Bunny at the Symphony on The Magic of Carl Stalling

George Daugherty of Bugs Bunny at the Symphony on The Magic of Carl Stalling

On this special edition of the Podcast: Composer and Conductor George Daugherty swings by to talk about the Debut of Bugs Bunny at the Symphony opening in Las Vegas this weekend, which will catapult a full world tour of the classic 'Looney Tunes' cartoons alongside a Live Orchestra for fans and families to enjoy! We discuss how Bugs Bunny on Broadway humble beginnings; the legacy of Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes composers Milt Franklyn & Carl Stalling; with many detours along the way! The

Jan 7, 2023 • 1:13:48

This Means Director Spotlight! Ryan Kramer Talks Tunes and Eric Bauza Wins Bugs Bunny His First Emmy!

This Means Director Spotlight! Ryan Kramer Talks Tunes and Eric Bauza Wins Bugs Bunny His First Emmy!

On this week's Podcast, Looney Tunes History is highlighted as well as Director of Looney Tunes Cartoons, Ryan Kramer drops by to discuss tackling these larger than life characters for a modern audience! Congratulations to friend of the podcast and vocal superstar Eric Bauza on his first Emmy win! Eric won the Emmy for Voice Performance on Looney Tunes Cartoons where he plays, Bugs, Tweety, Daffy, Marvin the Martian and more! Director Spotlight: Ryan Kramer After getting his start in animatio

Dec 20, 2022 • 29:56

Tonic DNA Animation Director Todd Shaffer and Senior Animator Alain Sequin Talk Looney Tunes Cartoons, Space Jam, and Disenchanted!

Tonic DNA Animation Director Todd Shaffer and Senior Animator Alain Sequin Talk Looney Tunes Cartoons, Space Jam, and Disenchanted!

On this week's podcast, Animation Director Todd Shaffer and Senior Animator Alain Sequin from Tonic DNA sat down with me to discuss their work on The Looney Tunes Cartoons series currently available on HBOMax; Space Jam: A New Legacy and over on Disney+ the latest feature Disenchanted! Tonic DNA is a Montreal-based studio that specialize in a vast range of animation techniques including 2D, 3D, Motion Design, Stop-Motion, VFX and Live-Action. Tonic DNA had a hand in some of the most memorabl

Dec 6, 2022 • 35:05

The Return of Bugs Bunny’s Former Agent, Dan Romanelli!

The Return of Bugs Bunny’s Former Agent, Dan Romanelli!

This week's podcast welcomes back a legend in the history of Hollywood, Dan Romanelli who created WB Consumer Products and helped bring Michael Jordan to Space Jam! You can already listen to the first appearance of this former Head of WB Products in the archives where he goes in-depth with Space Jam's production, Mel Gibson opening WB stores and so much more! In this episode, we hear some of the ways Tweety was re-invigorated for consumer products as well as current projects with Mad Max and C

Nov 14, 2022 • 45:27

HYDE NO MORE! FRIZ FRELENG’s DR. JEKYLL ADAPTATIONS PLUS JAMES GUNN TAKES.LEADERSHIP AT DC STUDIOS!

HYDE NO MORE! FRIZ FRELENG’s DR. JEKYLL ADAPTATIONS PLUS JAMES GUNN TAKES.LEADERSHIP AT DC STUDIOS!

On this week's podcast, I'm joined by a very good friend and talented freelance writer, Tamara Brooks to pose our opinions on the Friz Freleng's adaptions of Robert Louis Stevenson's sinister work; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as Halloween Season winds down. And being big DC fans, we discuss the latest news regarding James Gunn and Peter Safran taking over lead roles at DC Studios for Warner Brothers! We also discuss the recent layoff at Cartoon Network as the Discovery/WB merger continues to take s

Nov 7, 2022 • 50:16

EXCLUSIVE: The Making of Carrotblanca with Tim & Julie Cahill! Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries! Tweety’s High Flying Adventure! Baby Looney Tunes!

EXCLUSIVE: The Making of Carrotblanca with Tim & Julie Cahill! Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries! Tweety’s High Flying Adventure! Baby Looney Tunes!

On this week's podcast, I'm honored to host Julie and Tim Cahill, the creative team behind Carrotblanca (1995) as well as writers on multiple landmark Looney Tunes projects within the Looniverse! Julie is also the very first female to write on a WB produced project with these characters! Join me as we dive deep into the rabbit hole and travel through their lurid careers; no left turns in Albuquerque here! CARROTBLANCA CONCEPT ART: Can you believe this film came out of a whimsical conversation be

Oct 31, 2022 • 1:33:13

Mini Review: The Haunted Garage - Bugs Bunny Builders Halloween Treat!

Mini Review: The Haunted Garage - Bugs Bunny Builders Halloween Treat!

Hey Folks!   We were treated to a surprise yesterday as Cartoonito dropped a brand new Halloween short just before the end of spooky season and it's filled with Easter Eggs to the larger Looniverse! The bite-sized short is only 3 minutes long and unlike the usual fair from this series, non of the character create any conflict that prevents them getting the job done so this is just for fun!  It starts with a Transylvania 6-5000 reference with the backdrop design appearing visually similar to that

Oct 28, 2022 • 11:35

The Witch is Back! Bugs Bunny’s Halloween Special REVIEW! With Steffany Strange!

The Witch is Back! Bugs Bunny’s Halloween Special REVIEW! With Steffany Strange!

Happy Spooky Season Folks! Welcome to your best source of news surrounding the beloved Looney Tunes! In this podcast you'll find an abundance of horrors! Starting off with Looney Movie News Layoffs and a possible cancellation!   THE HORROR! THE HORROR! On this week's podcast, I'm joined by the talented host of Getting Strange with Steffany Strange, TV personality on CW's Spirit Squad, Host of Something Scary and tiktok personality Steffany Strange! We give our opinions on the latest Halloween

Oct 6, 2022 • 1:12:22

Whomth Are Melissa Duck and Tina Russo?! Joelle Monique RETURNS!

Whomth Are Melissa Duck and Tina Russo?! Joelle Monique RETURNS!

Hello Folks! Welcome to your best source of news surrounding the beloved Looney Tunes! For this episode, I'm Joelle Monique Returns to try and convince me yet again, that The Looney Tunes Show is excellent, while we look into current events surrounding WBD (Warner Bros/Discovery) and who Tina Russo and subsequently Melissa Duck are! Do you know?     Who will purchase this series? Batman: Caped Crusader is an animated reimagining of the Batman mythology by way of Batman: The Animated Series‘ own

Sep 16, 2022 • 55:54

Oh, Hi There! 4th Wall Breaking with Mark Ellis! HBOMax No Longer An Animation Sanctuary.

Oh, Hi There! 4th Wall Breaking with Mark Ellis! HBOMax No Longer An Animation Sanctuary.

Hello Folks! Welcome to your best source of news surrounding the beloved Looney Tunes! For this episode, I'm joined by Long Time Looney Tunes' Fan, Comedian and Rotten Tomatoes Correspondent, Mark Ellis to discuss the latest happenings over at Warner Bros/Discovery and break down the storytelling convention of Breaking the 4th Wall in film, Tv and Podcasting?!   We start off with the news that broke via TvLine.com!   The following projects are NOW in need of being purchased to stream and my bet

Aug 25, 2022 • 1:02:41

Henery Hawk Turns 80 & The Future of WB/Discovery W/ Adam Hlavac & Sabina Graves

Henery Hawk Turns 80 & The Future of WB/Discovery W/ Adam Hlavac & Sabina Graves

On this week's podcast, I'm joined by Adam Hlavac (Heroes Reforged) and Sabina Graves (i09) to celebrate every worm's hero; Henery Hawk who choices to go after chickens instead of eating what his Mother provides. As well as, the WB/Discovery Earnings Call and speculate what it could mean for the Looney Tunes Franchise! SHORTS DISCUSSED: The Squawkin' Hawk (1942) - Dir. Chuck Jones The Chuck Jones Gallery was kind enough to provide an image of a production cel from this short for you to see! Che

Aug 11, 2022 • 1:09:59

Looney Gaming with Isi The Scribe! Hot Wheels LT Expansion, Multiversus Open Beta, and Retro Gaming!

Looney Gaming with Isi The Scribe! Hot Wheels LT Expansion, Multiversus Open Beta, and Retro Gaming!

Welcome to the best Looney Tunes podcast on the web! I'd like to invite you  On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Isi the Scribe to continue where Elijah and Vanessa from Kicking and Screaming Pod left off on RetroGaming with Looney Tunes Racing! Buckle up because we go deep into the wabbit hole!!    HOT WHEELS EXPANSION: Featuring Looney Tunes Cars and a brand new Track!   SHORTS DISCUSSED: You Ought to Be in Pictures (1940)          MULTIVERSUS (A SUPER SMASH BROS STYLE FIGHTING GAME

Aug 6, 2022 • 51:01

SDCC: MERRY GO ROUND BREAKDOWN - Looney Tunes Panel

SDCC: MERRY GO ROUND BREAKDOWN - Looney Tunes Panel

You made it! Here is the third part of my SDCC Looney Tunes Coverage! In the Indigo Ballroom, Warner Brothers Animation gracefully conducted a coup de grâce of epic proportions to their competition with 5 New Projects surrounding their Looney Tunes and Tiny Toons IP that are in production simultaneously! And that's not to mention, Coyote Vs. Acme which is another feature film we're getting next year!  Eric Bauza moderated the panel and brought out Alex Kirwan, Abe Audish, Nick Cash, Erin Gibso

Jul 28, 2022 • 42:00

LOONEY TUNES FOR EVERYONE: COMIC CON PART 2: MULTIVERSUS INTERVIEWS (Matthew Lillard, Tara Strong)

LOONEY TUNES FOR EVERYONE: COMIC CON PART 2: MULTIVERSUS INTERVIEWS (Matthew Lillard, Tara Strong)

ZOINKS!! I was invited to the MultiVersus Roundtables with Matthew Lillard (Shaggy) and Tara Strong (Harley Quinn) as well as Game Developer Tony Huynh and Producer Sheloman Byrd!   MultiVersus is a cross platform Brawler with the Warner Brothers Catalogue of character to choose from including Bugs Bunny and Taz!  The Open Beta is NOW available everywhere! I just got back from Comic-Con where we MultiVersus had their own panel where they announced LeBron James from Space Jam a New Legacy who

Jul 27, 2022 • 21:10

LOONEY TUNES FOR EVERYONE: COMIC CON Part 1: BUGS BUNNY BUILDERS!

LOONEY TUNES FOR EVERYONE: COMIC CON Part 1: BUGS BUNNY BUILDERS!

IT'S HARD HAT TIME! Join me as I interview the Production Cast and Crew for the latest Looney Tunes show, Bugs Bunny Builders! It'll debut on July 25th on Cartoonito and July 26th on HBO MAX! I just got back from Comic-Con where we had an incredible Looney panel from Bugs Bunny Builders to Bye Bye Bunny and Tiny Toons Looniversity! I can't wait to share with you all of my thoughts on the future of this franchise! In this episode, I'm joined with Abe Audish (Showrunner/Creator) Chandni Parekh a

Jul 26, 2022 • 19:31

Sabina and Jonathan Enter the Looniverse! King Tweety Full Review! SDCC PREVIEW: Multiversus! Bye Bye Bunny! Bugs Bunny Builders! Tiny Toons REBOOT

Sabina and Jonathan Enter the Looniverse! King Tweety Full Review! SDCC PREVIEW: Multiversus! Bye Bye Bunny! Bugs Bunny Builders! Tiny Toons REBOOT

If you haven't checked out my podcast with 'King Tweety' Director, Careen Ingle, I highly recommend doing so now! WELCOME to the LOONIVERSE! Podcast Producers, Writer and Wife, Sabina Graves, joins me on this episode where we break down all of the latest Looney Tunes announcements over the past month and offer up our review of King Tweety! Available here: https://www.amazon.com/King-Tweety-Eric-Bauza We give King Tweety high praise for being a film that is entertaining from beginning to end wit

Jul 11, 2022 • 38:57

EXCLUSIVE: King Tweety (2022) Film Director Interview w/Careen Ingle (Unikitty, Jellystone)

EXCLUSIVE: King Tweety (2022) Film Director Interview w/Careen Ingle (Unikitty, Jellystone)

"This Podcast, is for me?!" - Tweety That's right Tweety, this podcast IS all about you and your NEW movie, KING TWEETY! Hey Folks! Welcome to the best Looney Tunes Podcast out there! On this episode of the podcast, I was fortunate enough to have the director of KING TWEETY (2022), Careen Ingle (Jellystone, Unikitty) who discusses the project and what she went through to bring this story to life.  The NEW Looney Tunes film is available to own on Home Video and across all VOD platforms RIGHT NOW

Jun 30, 2022 • 1:04:46

Yosemite Sam Turns 77 and First Set Pics from Coyote Vs Acme! Guest Ben Olson!

Yosemite Sam Turns 77 and First Set Pics from Coyote Vs Acme! Guest Ben Olson!

This week's podcast is truly a special one as we cover the roughest, rip roarnist, varmint in all creation, Yosemite Sam! I'm joined by Chuck Jones Gallery Fine Artist Ben Olson to discuss this and so much more!   The first set pics from Coyote Vs Acme have made their way online! Complete with Will Forte and a truly 'Looney' name for the attorney's office his character works for within this film!     Shorts Discussed: Hare Trigger - (1945) Dir. Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny Rides Again (1948) - Di

May 21, 2022 • 46:25

This Means War Propaganda! With Mike Manalo and Stephanie Sandmeier

This Means War Propaganda! With Mike Manalo and Stephanie Sandmeier

The long running Looney Tunes Franchise ran into some problematic shorts during war time and we're here to break it all down in this podcast with pop culture writer Mike Manolo and producer Stephanie Sandmeier!   The Looney Tunes created shorts from 1941-1944 that focused on selling a specific image to the US public in movie theaters, that would persuade men and women to support the war for the Allies. America was pushed into the war with the bombing of Pearl Harbor and that's when the Japanese

May 13, 2022 • 1:00:18

Bugs Bunny In Drag! With Voice Actor and Comedian Jenny Lorenzo!

Bugs Bunny In Drag! With Voice Actor and Comedian Jenny Lorenzo!

The World Celebrated Bugs In Drag the Day Before 'Bugs Bunny Day' So you know what that Means! "MARSHA!" Hello and Welcome to the best Looney Tunes Podcast on the web! This week on the pod, I sit down with Jenny Lorenzo (Jellystone, Victor and Valentina) to discuss the Gender Politics in Classic Cartoons namely, Bugs in Drag! "In the 1992 movie Wayne's World, Garth Algar asks the question, "Did you ever find Bugs Bunny attractive when he put on a dress and played a girl bunny? His buddy Wayne d

May 5, 2022 • 1:07:25

Looney Gaming with Kicking and Screaming Pod plus King Tweety Trailer Talk and Multiversus News plus SO MUCH Buster Busts Loose Love

Looney Gaming with Kicking and Screaming Pod plus King Tweety Trailer Talk and Multiversus News plus SO MUCH Buster Busts Loose Love

Welcome to the best Looney Tunes podcast on the web! I'd like to invite you  On this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Elijah and Vanessa from Kicking and Screaming Podcast, (not the Jenna Elfman one!) to discuss RetroGaming with Looney Tunes &Tiny Toons! Our experiences range drastically with Tiny Toons/Looney Tunes video games so we go deep into the wabbit hole!!      THE KING TWEETY TRAILER DROPPED!! Much is to be said about this new entry into the film lexicon of Looney art!   Shorts Di

Apr 8, 2022 • 1:29:17

#Tweety80 Launches, Coyote V. Acme CASTING NEWS and Kid’s Choice Awards Noms Go To Looney Tunes Cartoons and Space Jam 2! Featuring Animation Director Joey Capps!

#Tweety80 Launches, Coyote V. Acme CASTING NEWS and Kid’s Choice Awards Noms Go To Looney Tunes Cartoons and Space Jam 2! Featuring Animation Director Joey Capps!

Welcome to the Tune World, Doc! In this week's episode, Animation Supervisor and Director Joey Capps stops by to discuss working on some of the biggest properties in animation and film, along with bringing the Looney Tunes back to the limelight in Looney Tunes Cartoons (2020-Present). Looney Tunes Cartoons and Space Jam: A New Legacy have been nominated for Best Animated Series and Best Kid's Movie, respectively. Head on over to Nickelodeon's main page to put in your vote and have your voice h

Mar 21, 2022 • 1:19:42

The Many Deaths of Bugs Bunny FEATURING John Duarte! JOHN CENA Cast in Coyote V. Acme & the RETURN of ROGER RABBIT!!

The Many Deaths of Bugs Bunny FEATURING John Duarte! JOHN CENA Cast in Coyote V. Acme & the RETURN of ROGER RABBIT!!

This week's podcast spotlights when animation directors decided to "kill" for a laugh! John Duarte steps in to discuss the many deaths of Bugs Bunny with me on the podcast this week! We also had a return of Roger Rabbit that I couldn't pass up along with a new toy line by Super 7! Shorts Discussed: What's Opera Doc (1957) Chuck Jones A Wild Hare (1941) Tex Avery Hare Force (1944) Friz Freleng Unruly Hare (1945) Frank Tashlin Hare Triggered (1945) Friz Freleng Hare Conditioned (1945) Chuck Jo

Feb 25, 2022 • 1:06:37

Looney Tunes Valentine’s Extwavaganza REVIEW with Sabina Graves! Plus Wile E. and Road Runner Become BRICKHEADZ!

Looney Tunes Valentine’s Extwavaganza REVIEW with Sabina Graves! Plus Wile E. and Road Runner Become BRICKHEADZ!

Welcome Love Birds, This week my lovely wife joins me to review the latest special; Looney Tunes Cartoons Valentine's Extwavaganza! Starring Porky, Petunia, Daffy and Bugs Bunny! LOONEY TUNES NEWS! The first ever Looney Tunes Brickheadz includes a two set of Wile E Coyote and the Road Runner! Available now: https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/road-runner-wile-e-coyote-40559 Three Shorts are included this time and they are all pretty great! Duck Chocolate: Daffy Duck eats Porky Pig's chocolates

Feb 11, 2022 • 30:36

One Froggy Podcast with Austin Bouse! Looney Tunes Cartoons Season 4 News and a Review of the Bugs and Daffy Thanksgiving Road Trip Podcast

One Froggy Podcast with Austin Bouse! Looney Tunes Cartoons Season 4 News and a Review of the Bugs and Daffy Thanksgiving Road Trip Podcast

Welcome back to the best Looney Tunes Podcast on the internet! This week I'm joined by my long time friend and Looney Tunes fan, Austin Bouse who brings a unique perspective on Michigan J. Frog and asks the question, is he a time traveling demon or just a metaphor for art and commerce?   We first discuss the talented amphibian in his debut short One Froggy Evening, which premiered in theaters on Dec. 31, 1955!   Together we discuss their long history with the Looney Tunes Franchise, spotlight M

Dec 30, 2021 • 1:07:39

Holiday in the Podcast! - Spending Time Treating Ourselves to Treats, Thrills and Frozen Hot Chocolate Chills!

Holiday in the Podcast! - Spending Time Treating Ourselves to Treats, Thrills and Frozen Hot Chocolate Chills!

In this week's episode, Sabina returns to talk about theme park celebrations at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios Hollywood and their Grinchmas celebration! MERCH! Six Flags Magic Mountain:   Merchandise across brands! TEDDY FRESH: DOLLSKILL: GRINCHMAS at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD HALLMARK ORNAMENTS: TARGET STOCKINGS:

Dec 19, 2021 • 45:06

Anvils, Mallets and Dynamite Author Jaime Weinman Visits the Podcast to Discuss His NEW Book & the 79th Anniversary of Tweety Bird!

Anvils, Mallets and Dynamite Author Jaime Weinman Visits the Podcast to Discuss His NEW Book & the 79th Anniversary of Tweety Bird!

BUY THE BOOK FOR THE LOONEY TUNES FAN IN YOUR LIFE HERE On this week's podcast, author Jaime Weinman chats about his new book all about the history of the Looney Tunes and of course, we dedicate a chunk of that conversation to Tweety Bird who turns 79 this month!         Still from A Tale of Two Kitties (November 21st, 1942)     Bob Clampett   Tex Avery Daffy Duck with the Tex Avery Statue parody from Looney Tunes Cartoons (2020) Eric Bauza the new voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety

Nov 25, 2021 • 1:06:34

The Spoiler Review of Space Jam: A New Legacy with Sabina Graves! James Gunn Almost Included Wile E. Coyote in The Suicide Squad! AND Halloween Space Jam Masks Are Scary!!

The Spoiler Review of Space Jam: A New Legacy with Sabina Graves! James Gunn Almost Included Wile E. Coyote in The Suicide Squad! AND Halloween Space Jam Masks Are Scary!!

Sabina Graves returns to help review Space Jam: A New Legacy and offer up our opinions on the latest film featuring the Tunes!  We also touch upon James Gunn's almost inclusion of Wile E. Coyote in The Suicide Squad. And the Creepy AF Space Jam masks that are going to be in stores for Halloween this year! They are truly giving me Purge vibes! Space Jam: A New Legacy is currently in theaters and on HBOMax until Aug. 15th!  Follow Sabina Graves: https://twitter.com/SabinahasnoR https://www.ins

Aug 5, 2021 • 1:00:27

Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, Speedy Gonzales and Dir. Malcolm D. Lee, OH MY!

Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, Speedy Gonzales and Dir. Malcolm D. Lee, OH MY!

With Space Jam: A New Legacy in theaters and on HBOMAX now, I thought I would release my exclusive interview with some key members of the cast & crew! Firstly, I'd like to thank Cakeworthy for sending this beautiful jersey my way that I wore on my third viewing of the film at the Alamo Drafthouse in Los Angeles, CA. Link to buy: CAKEWORTHY SPACE JAM JERSEY The Interviews: Friend of the Podcast and co-star of Space Jam: A New Legacy, Eric Bauza, sits down to talk Tunes! In the film, he lends h

Jul 28, 2021 • 45:16

Space Jam: A New Legacy Non-Spoiler Review & Exclusive Interview with Jeff Bergman (Bugs Bunny, Sylvester and Yosemite Sam)

Space Jam: A New Legacy Non-Spoiler Review & Exclusive Interview with Jeff Bergman (Bugs Bunny, Sylvester and Yosemite Sam)

Welcome Folks, to the best place for all things Looney Tunes and it's FINALLY time to return to the theaters to see our favorite rabbit, duck, pig and other rabbit on the BIG SCREEN! I can't believe it's been 25 years since the last Space Jam! In this episode, I provide my Non-Spoiler Review for the film and following that, you'll hear a one-on-one interview between the Bunny himself, Jeff Bergman and myself! Jeff Bergman, is such a talented voice actor that it was hard to not ask him a multi

Jul 16, 2021 • 43:16

Granny's Having a Martini During Halftime with Candi Milo; Space Jam: A New Legacy Behind the Scenes and Looney Tunes Cartoons Insights!

Granny's Having a Martini During Halftime with Candi Milo; Space Jam: A New Legacy Behind the Scenes and Looney Tunes Cartoons Insights!

There's a real Space Jam going down and Granny is not playing around! Candi Milo (Dexter's Laboratory, Pig Goat Banana Cricket, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Tiny Toon Adventures) who lends here voice to Granny in the film, joins the podcast to discuss her career, June Foray, sheds some light on some of the behind the making of the film, and future character's she's voicing in the world of Looney Tunes! Shorts Discussed: Little Red Walking Hood, The Cagey Canary, Canary Row, Hare Trimmed and Corn on

Jul 12, 2021 • 52:07

Daffy Duck 84 & Space Jam: A New Legacy Pop Funkos and Toys! With Guest Anthony from Anthony's Animation Talk.

Daffy Duck 84 & Space Jam: A New Legacy Pop Funkos and Toys! With Guest Anthony from Anthony's Animation Talk.

In this week's episode, the animation expert himself, Anthony from Anthony's Animation Talk drops in to discuss the complex history and career of Daffy Duck who celebrates his 84th Birthday! Join us on our exploration from wacky Daffy to Pulp Daffy and finally to spotlight stealing Daffy! We run down every major event in the Duck's comedic career! We also discuss the toys and Pop Funko's that just dropped for Space Jam: A New Legacy, which are now on shelves!   Check out the Patreon - https://ww

Apr 28, 2021 • 1:30:09

Welcome to the Jam! Space Jam: A New Legacy Trailer Breakdown with Joelle Monique

Welcome to the Jam! Space Jam: A New Legacy Trailer Breakdown with Joelle Monique

Welcome to the SPACE JAM! Joelle Monique Returns to the Podcast to help break down the new trailer and discuss the history of the Franchise along with Lebron's career moves into Michael Jordan's shoes!   Watch the Trailer HERE! https://youtu.be/olXYZOsXw_o   The Website: https://www.spacejam.com/?synopsis LeBron James (KingJames) falls into the reject's world aka TuneWorld!   Poster Release! Zendaya Joins as the voice of Lola Bunny!   Shorts Discussed:  Water, Water Every Hare (1952) Dir. Chuck

Apr 13, 2021 • 1:22:07

Speedy Gonzales: A Beloved Mouse Built Around Racism, Backwards Stereotypes & Problematic Associations. Author Gustavo Arellano Joins to Discuss his Article on the Character! Cecil Turtle Turns 80!

Speedy Gonzales: A Beloved Mouse Built Around Racism, Backwards Stereotypes & Problematic Associations. Author Gustavo Arellano Joins to Discuss his Article on the Character! Cecil Turtle Turns 80!

Follow the link to help our Asian Communities as they are experience heavy hatred and violence against them in the US. https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate   Speedy Gonzales has been beloved by Mexican American's for years, but recently there are have been discussions around his problematic nature and origin resulting in a column written by LA Times contributing writer Gustavo Arellano, so I asked him to join me in discussing this complex history. He agreed! Columnist Gustavo Arellan

Apr 3, 2021 • 1:00:20

Meet Bugs Bunny's Agent: Dan Romanelli! The Mind Behind Warner Brother's Consumer Products, Chuck Jones' Frigid Hare (1949), World of Mayhem's Snow Bunny, Eric Bauza and SO MUCH more!

Meet Bugs Bunny's Agent: Dan Romanelli! The Mind Behind Warner Brother's Consumer Products, Chuck Jones' Frigid Hare (1949), World of Mayhem's Snow Bunny, Eric Bauza and SO MUCH more!

This Episode was originally recorded in December of 2020 and I held it off until new Space Jam: A New Legacy promotion started as we discuss the history of the Space Jam Franchise! Dan Romanelli is the man behind Warner Brothers Consumer Products and who allowed Bugs Bunny and Batman into Six Flags Theme Parks across the world! He brings a lot of stories to the show and I'm so thankful for the one regarding a Warner Brothers Store that was located in one of the Twin Towers during 9/11 that st

Mar 29, 2021 • 50:13

This Means Controversy! Space Jam: A New Legacy EW Interviews! Plus, The Whole Pepe Le Pew Affair and Lola Bunny's New Design

This Means Controversy! Space Jam: A New Legacy EW Interviews! Plus, The Whole Pepe Le Pew Affair and Lola Bunny's New Design

We finally have some new detail on Space Jam: A New Legacy thanks to Entertainment Weekly and their April Issue! In part to new images being released, Lola Bunny has caught some controversy which set Twitter ablaze and on those heels, Pepe Le Pew was a hot topic across the internet after Deadline reported a scene with him was cut out of the new film. In this week's episode, I'm joined once again by the talented singer/songwriter Reina Mora (see LOLA IN SPAAAAAAACE!) and John Carmack, a friend f

Mar 12, 2021 • 1:09:41

What About Wile E?! Reviewing Tom and Jerry Shorts on HBOMax, Talkin' Coyote Vs Acme, Fast and Furry-ous, & Looney Tunes Cartoons with KooKooMagic

What About Wile E?! Reviewing Tom and Jerry Shorts on HBOMax, Talkin' Coyote Vs Acme, Fast and Furry-ous, & Looney Tunes Cartoons with KooKooMagic

In this week's episode, the magician himself, KooKoo The Cartoon Magician aka Brandon Baglivo drops in to discuss ACME products and Wile E! The news we discuss includes Tom and Jerry Shorts, Super Coyote, and James Gunn co-writing Coyote Vs Acme! https://gamerant.com/james-gunn-wile-e-coyote-movie/   Shorts Discussed: The very first Wile E Coyote and Road Runner short, Fast and Furry-ous! (1949) Dir. Chuck Jones Written by Michael Maltese. Tom and Jerry Shorts: On a Roll (2021) Dir. Kenny Pit

Mar 5, 2021 • 2:28:38

Toon'd Up! A Rundown of News from Animaniacs on Hulu to Bugs Bunny Builders.

Toon'd Up! A Rundown of News from Animaniacs on Hulu to Bugs Bunny Builders.

After a brief hiatus, the podcast has returned with a breakdown and dissection of the latest Looney Tunes News across all franchises including news of a rebooted Tiny Toons; titled Tiny Toons Looniversity! and Animaniacs on Hulu! I'm joined by my wife and massive Disney fan Sabina Graves (@ThatLadyGraves on Instagram and @SabinaHasNoR on Twitter) who brings so extra excitement in our discussions surrounding the newly announced animated shows from Warner Animation! According to The Hollywood Re

Feb 24, 2021 • 51:24

A Look Back in Action w/Max Evry

A Look Back in Action w/Max Evry

Hello and welcome Folks to the Looniest Podcast on the interwebs! In this week's episode, the Editor and Chief of Comingsoon.net, Max Evry drops in to discuss the talk about the Joe Dante film, Looney Tunes: Back in Action! Starring Brendan Fraser, Daffy Duck (Joe Alaskey), Jenna Elfman, Bugs Bunny (Joe Alaskey), Timothy Dalton and Steve Martin! In The World of Mayhem we explore the newest toon to enter the fray, Conquerer Taz!   In the NEWS:  A Eric Goldberg and Susan Goldberg supervised test

Oct 10, 2020 • 1:04:22

A Frustrated Fudd Feat. UnstableGam3r

A Frustrated Fudd Feat. UnstableGam3r

Hello and welcome Folks to the Looniest Podcast on the interwebs! In this week's episode, UnstableGam3r drops in to discuss the latest in The World of Mayhem and watch some classic toons all about Elmer Fudd and what could possibly make him turn to into the evil, Archon Elmer!    Super-Rabbit and Flaming Succotash will have a heck of time with this guy.  In the NEWS:  Laugh Riot: The Unseen Pilot for The Looney Tunes Show (2009) WATCH HERE   Space Jam: A New Legacy toys will be made by Moose To

Sep 10, 2020 • 44:38

Bugs and Bats! Looney Tunes and the DC Comics! Feat. Eli Ramos

Bugs and Bats! Looney Tunes and the DC Comics! Feat. Eli Ramos

Hello and welcome Folks to the Looniest Podcast on the interwebs!   Thanks to the @ArtofEli for the art and for being a fantastic guest on the episode. We dove deep into all the facets of crossover with these two big franchises and what came out was the looniest conversation I've ever had with a fellow guest!  In this week's episode we discuss all of the wonderful ways WB Entertainment has mashed the Looney Tunes into the world of Batman! Shorts Discussed: Gee Whiz-z-z-z-z (1956) Dir. Chuck Jon

Aug 29, 2020 • 1:30:13

'Keeping it Looney' Feat. Storyboard Artist Dave Alvarez

'Keeping it Looney' Feat. Storyboard Artist Dave Alvarez

Hello and welcome Folks to the Looniest Podcast on the interwebs!   In this week's episode, Dave Alvarez (https://twitter.com/DAlvarezStudio,  We take a look at the goodies Bug's 80th celebration wrought! We also dissect Super-Rabbit (1943) and the Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem tie-in comic. Join in on the conversation by commenting with your favorite piece of art or show that Dave has helped bring to life in the comments below.   Looney Tunes In the NEWS:    Space Jam 2 Cap and other new march

Aug 13, 2020 • 43:35

Mutiny on the High Seas: A Look at 2 Parts of Friz Freleng's Pirate Trilogy Feat. Matt Jacobs

Mutiny on the High Seas: A Look at 2 Parts of Friz Freleng's Pirate Trilogy Feat. Matt Jacobs

Hello and welcome Folks to the Looniest Podcast on the interwebs! In this week's episode, Matt Jacobs joins to discuss some classic cartoon shorts and provide insight into the inspiration behind one of Bug's most famous impressions, Captain Bligh in Buccaneer Bunny (1948)! We continue the discussion with Friz Freleng's second Sea going adventure with Mutiny on the Bunny (1950)! Come along with us and set sail as we embark on uncharted waters!   Looney Tunes Cartoons march is now available at Bo

Aug 8, 2020 • 51:02

Baseball Bugs: S. Preston MLB Edition Prints And a Breakdown of the Classic Cartoon Short

Baseball Bugs: S. Preston MLB Edition Prints And a Breakdown of the Classic Cartoon Short

Artist S. Preston (PootPoot) joins the podcast to discuss his collaboration with MLB and the Chuck Jones Gallery in celebration of Bugs Bunny's 80th Birthday!! He has revealed original collectible artwork featuring the Looney Tunes icon which is now available in limited edition variants of all 30 MLB teams! Check out all 30 variants at SPrestonDesigns! ORDER YOURS TODAY!       After that, I'm joined by Chase Pritchard (C_A_P) as we discuss Baseball Bugs and break down what works about this be

Jul 30, 2020 • 36:52

What's UP Bugs?! Feat. Eric Bauza (Part 2) X Cakeworthy!

What's UP Bugs?! Feat. Eric Bauza (Part 2) X Cakeworthy!

Eric Bauza returns with the second part to our Bugs Bunny 80th Celebration! You can find his store RetroKid Here: https://retrokid.ca/ He currently has an Inspector Gadget line and it's selling out quick so head over there to find some really cool apparel!  And speaking of apparel, Cakeworthy CEO and Founder Brandon Shedden stopped by the podcast to discuss his latest Looney Tunes line that falls in with Bug's 80th! In this episode, we discuss the shorts: Stage Door Cartoon (1944) Big League B

Jul 27, 2020 • 1:00:23

What's Up, Bugs?! A Bugs Bunny 80th Birthday Celebration Feat. Eric Bauza (Part 1)

What's Up, Bugs?! A Bugs Bunny 80th Birthday Celebration Feat. Eric Bauza (Part 1)

(Art by Dave Alvarez) In celebration of the beloved rabbit, turning the BIG 8-0, I wanted to bring you something special. In this week's TWO PART Episode, I bring to you the current voice of Bugs Bunny and 3 time Emmy (not Grammy.. yet) nominated voice actor, Eric Bauza! Eric Bauza's incredible career has spanned multiple franchises including Woody Woodpecker, Unikitty, The Looney Tunes Show, The Rise of TMNT and TMNT Vs Batman! (Eric voices Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety and many more in th

Jul 23, 2020 • 1:08:23

Looney Tunes Cartoons NO GUN Policy, Review of Pain in the Ice and Pool Bunny plus Revenant Road Runner Feat. Dave Lee

Looney Tunes Cartoons NO GUN Policy, Review of Pain in the Ice and Pool Bunny plus Revenant Road Runner Feat. Dave Lee

In this week's episode, Dave Lee (Youtube.com/daveleedownunder) joins in the fun to discuss the recent "contwoversy" surrounding the NO GUN policy within the Looney Tunes Cartoons. Plus, we take a look into an episode of the new series featuring Elmer Fudd without a gun, Sylvester and Tweety on Ice and a Road-Runner short to review just how brilliant it is. These are the episodes we watched from The Looney Tunes Cartoons! (Pain in the Ice, Tunnel Vision, Pool Bunny) We also discuss the latest c

Jun 15, 2020 • 47:46

The Importance of Being Looney; Review of Boo Appetweet, Plunger and Bubble Dum

The Importance of Being Looney; Review of Boo Appetweet, Plunger and Bubble Dum

In this week's episode, Matt Jacobs joins to review the first publically released episode of The Looney Tunes Cartoons! (Boo! Appetweet, Plunger, Bubble Dum) We also discuss the importance of having a storyboard driven room for the shorts in the reboot and then we play a game to see if we can identify defining traits of some of the iconic characters within the series! The creativity shown in this series so far is so promising and respectful to the source material that it's hard not to love what

Jun 13, 2020 • 1:16:21

WB Synergy: Scoob Review! Plus Mini Reviews for Wet Cement and Tunnel Vision!

WB Synergy: Scoob Review! Plus Mini Reviews for Wet Cement and Tunnel Vision!

In this week's episode, Chris Bucca Taylor (@ZeitChrist) joins to review the film, Scoob! as well as deep diving into Warner Brother crossovers! We also examine the latest Looney Tunes Cartoons, Wet Cement and Tunnel Vision!     Scoob! is the first film in the WAG (Warner Animation Group) Hannah Barbera Universe of movies. Expect more from this series, if Scoob! has a positive reception on VOD this month.   Scoob! is available now on VOD!   Wet Cement - A short starring Porky Pig (Bob Bergen) a

May 26, 2020 • 1:18:50

Looney Tunes CARTOONS Pest Coaster REVIEW, Space Jam 2 News and Much More W/Jacquis Neal!

Looney Tunes CARTOONS Pest Coaster REVIEW, Space Jam 2 News and Much More W/Jacquis Neal!

In this week's episode, Jacquis Neal (@JacquisNeal) returns to review the New Looney Tunes Cartoons short, 'Pest Coaster,' the latest Space Jam 2 news including its new logo and title, and the latest character in the World of Mayhem; Flamenco Prissy! The StarWars/LT Crossover Posters were courtesy of @AndrewKaiko. Pest Coaster (2020) Dir. Ryan Kramer. Starring the voices of Eric Bauza as Bugs Bunny, Fred Tatasciore as Yosemite Sam and Kari Wahlgren as Lady/Baby Doll; Music by Carl Johnson. Sp

May 11, 2020 • 1:13:28

Merrier Melodies! - The Looney Tunes Cartoons Trailer Reaction

Merrier Melodies! - The Looney Tunes Cartoons Trailer Reaction

Welcome to the best Looney Tunes Podcast in the World! With the release of the new trailer, we were also provided a release date: May 27th!   This week we have S.C. joining us to discuss the first public footage of these new shorts and we dive deep into classic homages and shine a spotlight on some of the crew bringing these beloved characters to life!   We also discuss the VOD release of SCOOB! coming to a television near you on May 15th! One Legendary Crew:   Pete Browngardt @peebgardt Execu

Apr 24, 2020 • 48:35

Daffy the Tourist Feat. Jacquis Neal

Daffy the Tourist Feat. Jacquis Neal

Welcome to the best Looney Tunes Podcast in the World!  GIVE AWAY CONTEST: If you rate and review THIS MEANS PODCAST on iTunes you will be entered in the contest to gain 5K Gems and 2 Golden Tickets to be spent in Looney Tunes: The World of Mayhem! FOLLOW US on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ThismeansPod This week we have Jacquis Neal (https://www.earwolf.com/show/culture-kings/) on the show and focus on the relationship between Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in the late 50's and early 60's when Chuck

Mar 8, 2020 • 1:08:55

Lateral That Melon! Referee Leghorn and Henery Hike!

Lateral That Melon! Referee Leghorn and Henery Hike!

Well I Say, I SAY This Here Episode Is More Packed Than a Sardine Can! This week I welcome Mark Hughes back to the show and together we discuss a Robert McKimson trilogy of shorts featuring Foghorn Leghorn! This was also the perfect time to dive deep into the origins of Henery Hawk with The Squawkin' Hawk - (1942) Dir. Chuck Jones. Looney Tunes Shorts Discussed:  - The Foghorn Leghorn - (1948) Dir. Robert McKimson - Lovelorn Leghorn - (1951) Dir. Robert McKimson - Little Boy Boo - (1954) Dir. R

Feb 21, 2020 • 58:10

Happy New Year! Duck Dodgers in 2020!

Happy New Year! Duck Dodgers in 2020!

Welcome to a New Year of Looney! I'm joined by my very good friend Danny Avila (https://www.instagram.com/platypus_physicist/) who is a sci-fi writer and fellow Looney Tunes fan. He joins in on a in depth look at Duck Dodgers in the 24th 1/2 Century! Cartoons Discussed: Duck Dodgers (TV Series); 1953 Theatrical Cartoon Short Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century! and Looney Tunes: Back in Action. Episodes: In Space No One Can Hear You Rock and Back to the Academy Looney Tunes in the World:  Art Piec

Jan 22, 2020 • 38:32

This Means Christmas - How the Grinch Stole Christmas & Home Alone Discussion

This Means Christmas - How the Grinch Stole Christmas & Home Alone Discussion

This week we are exploring the true meaning of Christmas found in the classic writings of Dr. Seuss and the Chris Columbus/John Hughes classics, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) and Home Alone (1990) respectively.               I am joined by Mary C. Russel who watched these two treasures for the first time. Looney Tunes in the World:  - AbsoluteCult.com has an array of new merchandise featuring the Looney Tunes Cartoons designs of the characters! Looney Tunes: The World of Mayhem Chara

Dec 27, 2019 • 58:55

This Means Classics - Hollywood and the Looney Tunes

This Means Classics - Hollywood and the Looney Tunes

Frankly my Dear Folks, I do give a damn. This week we are exploring the history of celebrity culture through the Looney Tunes and spotlighting the short Hollywood Steps Out (1941) and Carrotblanca (1995). I am joined by the man who created our fantastic logo for the podcast, Matt Jacobs and while he lacks a social media presents, he is very fluent and present when it comes to classic Hollywood culture. Looney Tunes Shorts Discussed:  - Hollywood Steps Out (1941) A tour of Ciro's Nightclub packed

Dec 9, 2019 • 29:12

A Journey to the Outback with Kevin Allen! Knighty Knight Bugs and Pirate Mayhem!

A Journey to the Outback with Kevin Allen! Knighty Knight Bugs and Pirate Mayhem!

Happy Friday Folks! In this week's episode, Kevin Allen (@KevinAllenSays) sits in to talk about his latest visit to Six Flags Fiesta Texas where he portrayed the Clown Prince of Crime around the park! On his down time he was able to ride The Road Runner Express and all the other Looney Tunes themed rides! In our discussion we take many detours and cover a multitude of topics from Who Framed Roger Rabbit: The Board Game to Space Jam 2! Looney Tunes Shorts Discussed:  - Knighty Knight Bugs (1959

Nov 15, 2019 • 43:00

This Means Halloween! Plus HBO MAX Details!

This Means Halloween! Plus HBO MAX Details!

Happy Halloween!!! In this week's episode, I'm joined by the lovely Sabina Graves (@SabinaHasNoR) as we sit down for a long discussion on everything Warner Brothers released about HBO MAX programming including the New Looney Tunes Cartoons and Tooned Out!  https://deadline.com/2019/10/hbo-max-looney-tunes-jellystone-the-fungies-tig-n-seek-kids-family-series-1202771895/ Looney Tunes Shorts Discussed:  - Hyde and Go Tweet (1960) Starring Tweety and Sylvester - Satan's Waitin' (1954) Starring Twee

Oct 31, 2019 • 42:30

Dynamite Dance - Mini Review & More!

Dynamite Dance - Mini Review & More!

HEY FOLKS!  Of course you realize you've found the LOONIEST Looney Tunes Podcast, right Doc? This week on the podcast: Finally, we Review Dynamite Dance. Please watch the short before you listen to the show.  Dynamite Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK541L5x_IY Shorts Discussed: Dynamite Dance (2019), The Big Snooze (1946)  Characters Discussed: Daffy Duck Book for Young Readers: Who Was Chuck Jones: http://www.whowasbookseries.com/books/who-was-chuck-jones/ Sunday, October 13th - Center

Oct 12, 2019 • 37:44

You Could Be a Contender

You Could Be a Contender

Hello! Welcome to the best Looney Tunes Podcast! I'm joined this week by @MarkHughesfilms and we have new characters in the @LooneyTunesWoM to discuss! Both of these are no stranger to the boxing ring, so we will be ringing the bell and letting them loose. In one corner, we have Contender Sylvester and in the other, Prizefighter Daffy! Who will be the victor?! Shorts Discussed: To Duck or Not to Duck (1943), Bunny Hugged (1951), and Hippety Hopper (1949). Characters Discussed: PrizeFighter Daff

Oct 4, 2019 • 48:04

New Looney Tunes Cartoons: What We Know So Far w/Guest LooneyArts

New Looney Tunes Cartoons: What We Know So Far w/Guest LooneyArts

Hello Folks,   I'm joined this week by @LooneyArts on twitter and he brings news of what we can expect from the future of the Looney Tunes Franchise. I've spoke a bit about Dynamite Dance and my review for The Curse of the Monkeybird is up on the podcast now. So, let's find out more about what we can expect with the next batch of shorts we will be getting in theatres, online or on HBO MAX! OneOfUs Article Discussed: https://oneofus.net/2019/06/infestation-annecy-animation-festival-2019-the-new-l

Sep 27, 2019 • 44:55

Lola In SPAAAAAAACE!

Lola In SPAAAAAAACE!

We are back with another examination of a toon, this one is all about Lola Bunny! She hasn't had that long of a lifespan since she was created in 1996, but we hope for more iterations in the future. Maybe she'll show up in one of the new Looney Tunes Cartoons.  Movies Explored: Space Jam (1996) / Rabbits Run (2015) Animated Shorts Explored: Double Date (2011) / DMV (2011) The Looney Tunes Show Episodes available on Amazon Prime and Youtube. Guest: Reina Mora Breaking Sound Tickets can be bought

Sep 19, 2019 • 35:25

Curse of the Monkeybird - Review

Curse of the Monkeybird - Review

Bonus Review and Preview Episode: Today, I was able to catch the latest of the Looney Tunes Cartoons 'Curse of the Monkey Bird' in theaters! Listen for my review here! I also discuss the latest updates in Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem, available wherever you download apps. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8550340/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_2  I also preview the next episode of the podcast where we will discuss Lola Bunny!

Sep 17, 2019 • 21:03

Music and Musicals

Music and Musicals

Animated Shorts Explored: Long Haired Hare, What's Opera Doc?, a Looney Tunes Show: Talent Show, and Tiny Toons: Music Video TV. Guest: Joelle Monique RIP Gordon Bressack Characters Explored - Leopold.

Sep 13, 2019 • 51:25

Bully For Bugs - Episode One

Bully For Bugs - Episode One

Episode One - Bully for Bugs (1953)   Trending: KaiserBeamz -  One Second of Every Looney Tunes Short Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Characters Explored - Picador Sylvester Jr. and Matador Bugs Bunny!

Sep 5, 2019 • 12:50

Of Course You Realize THIS Means Podcast

Of Course You Realize THIS Means Podcast

There is NOW a Looney Tunes Podcast! HOORAY! This is just a teaser of things to come, but look out for that first episode to be falling from the sky VEWY soon! Download, Subscribe and Follow @ThisMeansPodcast on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA TODAY!

Sep 4, 2019 • 2:46

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