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McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.In the second episode of our two-part series, originally released in 2022, on the weird world of PSAs and very special episodes, we look at how McGruff's Smart Kids Album influenced everything from straight edge hardcore to a couple's wedding playlist. We'll hear from Sarah Hubbard, Daniel Danger, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, Robin Nelson, Daisy Rosario, and Tatiana Peralta.This episode was written by Willa Paskin, and produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. It was edited by Jamie York. Decoder Ring is produced by Max Freedman and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Our intern is Phoebe Mulder.Thank you to Derek John, Ari Merkin, Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Eric Greenberg, Charles and Karen Rosen, Jennifer Holland, Orla Mejia, Andres Martinez, and everyone else at the Rutgers University Library.You can listen to Daniel Danger's McGruff cover album in its entirety or purchase it here. If you are interested in hearing the full McGruff educational program or any of Puppet Productions productions, they are available for purchase at puppetsinc.com.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.In the second episode of our two-part series, originally released in 2022, on the weird world of PSAs and very special episodes, we look at how McGruff's Smart Kids Album influenced everything from straight edge hardcore to a couple's wedding playlist. We'll hear from Sarah Hubbard, Daniel Danger, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, Robin Nelson, Daisy Rosario, and Tatiana Peralta.This episode was written by Willa Paskin, and produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. It was edited by Jamie York. Decoder Ring is produced by Max Freedman and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Our intern is Phoebe Mulder.Thank you to Derek John, Ari Merkin, Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Eric Greenberg, Charles and Karen Rosen, Jennifer Holland, Orla Mejia, Andres Martinez, and everyone else at the Rutgers University Library.You can listen to Daniel Danger's McGruff cover album in its entirety or purchase it here. If you are interested in hearing the full McGruff educational program or any of Puppet Productions productions, they are available for purchase at puppetsinc.com.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.In the second episode of our two-part series, originally released in 2022, on the weird world of PSAs and very special episodes, we look at how McGruff's Smart Kids Album influenced everything from straight edge hardcore to a couple's wedding playlist. We'll hear from Sarah Hubbard, Daniel Danger, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, Robin Nelson, Daisy Rosario, and Tatiana Peralta.This episode was written by Willa Paskin, and produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. It was edited by Jamie York. Decoder Ring is produced by Max Freedman and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Our intern is Phoebe Mulder.Thank you to Derek John, Ari Merkin, Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Eric Greenberg, Charles and Karen Rosen, Jennifer Holland, Orla Mejia, Andres Martinez, and everyone else at the Rutgers University Library.You can listen to Daniel Danger's McGruff cover album in its entirety or purchase it here. If you are interested in hearing the full McGruff educational program or any of Puppet Productions productions, they are available for purchase at puppetsinc.com.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.In the second episode of our two-part series, originally released in 2022, on the weird world of PSAs and very special episodes, we look at how McGruff's Smart Kids Album influenced everything from straight edge hardcore to a couple's wedding playlist. We'll hear from Sarah Hubbard, Daniel Danger, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, Robin Nelson, Daisy Rosario, and Tatiana Peralta.This episode was written by Willa Paskin, and produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. It was edited by Jamie York. Decoder Ring is produced by Max Freedman and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Our intern is Phoebe Mulder.Thank you to Derek John, Ari Merkin, Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Eric Greenberg, Charles and Karen Rosen, Jennifer Holland, Orla Mejia, Andres Martinez, and everyone else at the Rutgers University Library.You can listen to Daniel Danger's McGruff cover album in its entirety or purchase it here. If you are interested in hearing the full McGruff educational program or any of Puppet Productions productions, they are available for purchase at puppetsinc.com.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.In the second episode of our two-part series, originally released in 2022, on the weird world of PSAs and very special episodes, we look at how McGruff's Smart Kids Album influenced everything from straight edge hardcore to a couple's wedding playlist. We'll hear from Sarah Hubbard, Daniel Danger, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, Robin Nelson, Daisy Rosario, and Tatiana Peralta.This episode was written by Willa Paskin, and produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. It was edited by Jamie York. Decoder Ring is produced by Max Freedman and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Our intern is Phoebe Mulder.Thank you to Derek John, Ari Merkin, Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Eric Greenberg, Charles and Karen Rosen, Jennifer Holland, Orla Mejia, Andres Martinez, and everyone else at the Rutgers University Library.You can listen to Daniel Danger's McGruff cover album in its entirety or purchase it here. If you are interested in hearing the full McGruff educational program or any of Puppet Productions productions, they are available for purchase at puppetsinc.com.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.In the first of two episodes, originally released in 2022, we take a look at PSAs and their strange afterlife through the lens of a trench-coat wearing bloodhound and his bizarre, yet catchy anti-drug songs. We'll talk to Dan Danger, Sherry Nemmers, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, and Robin Nelson to discover how the McGruff Smart Kids Album came to exist in the first place.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. We had production help from Sam Kim. Editing by Jamie York and Derek John. Decoder Ring is produced by Max Freedman and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Our intern is Phoebe Mulder.Thank you to Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Daisy Rosario, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Ari Merkin, Charles and Karen Rosen, and Eric Greenberg.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.In the first of two episodes, originally released in 2022, we take a look at PSAs and their strange afterlife through the lens of a trench-coat wearing bloodhound and his bizarre, yet catchy anti-drug songs. We'll talk to Dan Danger, Sherry Nemmers, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, and Robin Nelson to discover how the McGruff Smart Kids Album came to exist in the first place.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. We had production help from Sam Kim. Editing by Jamie York and Derek John. Decoder Ring is produced by Max Freedman and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Our intern is Phoebe Mulder.Thank you to Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Daisy Rosario, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Ari Merkin, Charles and Karen Rosen, and Eric Greenberg.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.In the first of two episodes, originally released in 2022, we take a look at PSAs and their strange afterlife through the lens of a trench-coat wearing bloodhound and his bizarre, yet catchy anti-drug songs. We'll talk to Dan Danger, Sherry Nemmers, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, and Robin Nelson to discover how the McGruff Smart Kids Album came to exist in the first place.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. We had production help from Sam Kim. Editing by Jamie York and Derek John. Decoder Ring is produced by Max Freedman and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Our intern is Phoebe Mulder.Thank you to Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Daisy Rosario, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Ari Merkin, Charles and Karen Rosen, and Eric Greenberg.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.In the first of two episodes, originally released in 2022, we take a look at PSAs and their strange afterlife through the lens of a trench-coat wearing bloodhound and his bizarre, yet catchy anti-drug songs. We'll talk to Dan Danger, Sherry Nemmers, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, and Robin Nelson to discover how the McGruff Smart Kids Album came to exist in the first place.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. We had production help from Sam Kim. Editing by Jamie York and Derek John. Decoder Ring is produced by Max Freedman and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Our intern is Phoebe Mulder.Thank you to Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Daisy Rosario, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Ari Merkin, Charles and Karen Rosen, and Eric Greenberg.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them.In the first of two episodes, originally released in 2022, we take a look at PSAs and their strange afterlife through the lens of a trench-coat wearing bloodhound and his bizarre, yet catchy anti-drug songs. We'll talk to Dan Danger, Sherry Nemmers, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, and Robin Nelson to discover how the McGruff Smart Kids Album came to exist in the first place.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. We had production help from Sam Kim. Editing by Jamie York and Derek John. Decoder Ring is produced by Max Freedman and Evan Chung, our supervising producer. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director. Our intern is Phoebe Mulder.Thank you to Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Daisy Rosario, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Ari Merkin, Charles and Karen Rosen, and Eric Greenberg.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Short Summary: We take a bite out of crime with McGruff, revisit the PSAs that scared themselves into our brains, and ask whether old-school public service messaging still works today.Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.comSearch Keyword(s): Episode 207The Long-Winded Description:In this episode of Speaking Human, we sniff out whether McGruff the Crime Dog's cartoon crime-fighting tactics still hold up — and revisit the public service announcements that scared, inspired, and permanently lodged themselves in our brains.From “Take a Bite Out of Crime” to “This is your brain on drugs,” “The More You Know,” Smokey Bear, crash test dummies, and late-night reminders about where your children are, we look back at the PSAs that turned simple messages into cultural memories.Along the way, we talk about mascots, fear tactics, catchy slogans, celebrity sincerity, and why some public service campaigns become unforgettable while others disappear like a forgotten after-school special.It's a conversation about crime dogs, frying pans, shooting stars, safety messaging, and the strange power of marketing that tells you what not to do.Find current and past episodes of the podcast at SpeakingHuman.com.
The Short Summary: We take a bite out of crime with McGruff, revisit the PSAs that scared themselves into our brains, and ask whether old-school public service messaging still works today.Show Notes: Get more information at SpeakingHuman.comSearch Keyword(s): Episode 207The Long-Winded Description:In this episode of Speaking Human, we sniff out whether McGruff the Crime Dog's cartoon crime-fighting tactics still hold up — and revisit the public service announcements that scared, inspired, and permanently lodged themselves in our brains.From “Take a Bite Out of Crime” to “This is your brain on drugs,” “The More You Know,” Smokey Bear, crash test dummies, and late-night reminders about where your children are, we look back at the PSAs that turned simple messages into cultural memories.Along the way, we talk about mascots, fear tactics, catchy slogans, celebrity sincerity, and why some public service campaigns become unforgettable while others disappear like a forgotten after-school special.It's a conversation about crime dogs, frying pans, shooting stars, safety messaging, and the strange power of marketing that tells you what not to do.Find current and past episodes of the podcast at SpeakingHuman.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/presented-by-speaking-human--5498350/support.
Take out your surge protectors as McGruff the Crime Dog swings by, Wes defends Space Force, and Ethan proves incapable to sensibly answer a true or false question. Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee 00:00 - Review: Not Another Teen Movie 49:07 - Quiz: Adventureland
What if the easiest way to hook your audience isn't by being more creative, but by tapping into something they already feel? In this Obsession Worthy Podcast breakdown, we unpack how Decoder Ring uses nostalgia as a powerful entry point, drawing listeners in with the familiar voice of McGruff the Crime Dog before expanding into a much deeper story about influence, media, and cultural impact. What starts as a simple memory quickly becomes something more immersive, as recognition turns into emotion, and emotion builds into trust and authority. Along the way, we explore how repetition, saturation, and proven formats work together to keep listeners engaged, and why chasing originality often matters less than making your message unforgettable. The big insight: when listeners feel personally connected, they don't just listen, they stay.Episode Highlights:[01:45] Meet the Panel[01:59] Decoder Ring Overview[03:42] Nostalgia as the Hook[04:46] Clip One: Recognition Twist[07:39] Why Nostalgia Works[09:57] Clip Two: Proof of Impact[10:51] Three Layer Framework[14:43] RØDECaster Duo Giveaway Reminder[15:27] Clip Three: Media Saturation[17:39] Repetition Builds Belief[24:58] Clip Four: Proven Formats[29:38] Clip Five: Behind the Scenes[32:12] Retention Strategies Discussion[35:10] Wrap Up and Final ThanksLinks & Resources: Decoder Ring Podcast, McGruff Takes a Bite Out of Crime Pt. 1: https://pod.link/1376577202/episode/NTgxNTY0NzYxThe Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podcastingmorningchat.comWays to Watch or Listen: https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/peopleJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingBook A Free Call With Marc: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: https://podcastingmorningchat.com/evalJoin us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouseEPC3 Speaker Application: https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by iRonickMedia.com and ContentCreatorsAccountant.comSend in your mailbag questions: https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/ or marc@ironickmedia.comWant to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
The Big Dumb Podcast S1 E 13 - Phone-Free Bars, Prostitution Rings & Why We Almost Ate Hippos New Big Dumb Podcast is up! This week we're covering: Tone-deaf Oklahoma cops and their baby-throwing April Fools prank Zuckerberg's Ewok village underground bunker A $500,000 handbag made from lab-grown T. rex leather The beaver that had New Jersey on high alert McGruff the Crime Dog heading to prison for 16 years And the wild 1910 plan to solve America's meat shortage… with hippos Plus the usual catch-up and what we're streaming. Which story made you laugh the hardest? Drop it in the comments #BigDumbPodcast #DumbNews #Podcast"
As today's KITM plays in a box in the corner of the screen, David Waldman watches and comments. This, in turn, plays in the corner of the screen that Greg Dworkin watches and comments upon, and they are in the corner of the screen that I watch and comment upon. Here's where you come in. Greg dredges up another Raft O' Stories™ out of the x-sewers. Good news! Through the alchemy of Blue Sky, I have magically changed each of those posts into gold. More good news! Donald K. Trump did not sell Alaska to Vlad! Well, he might have given it away to him, or just left the deed somewhere, but the whole point of this yak-fest was a strategy session to take on the leader of the free world and fashion king, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Their strategy seems to be bringing JD “Just Dance” Vance as his “muscle”. At this moment Trump is selling Zelensky on switching Ukraine to high-flush toilets. Meanwhile, members of ICE ISIS roam the streets of our capitol, pretty much finding criminals around every corner. Restaurants only wish they could find some of those liberated customers, who, along with students, are now sheltering-in-place. The US might still look like a good place to, say, Gazans, but not if Laura Loomer has anything to say about it. Pity Kristi Noem! Now she can't take off work early to lay that married sexual assaulter Corey Lewandowski in her free house confiscated from a political enemy without everybody being up in her business. Department of Justice Special Attorney Ed Martin personifies the weaponization of Federal government by dressing as McGruff the Crime Dog and lurking outside the home of New York Attorney General Letitia James. MS NOW! You got to hope Gloria Steinem sues. Rogan just figured out what everyone else knew about.. anything, really. Does this mean that the national pendulum is swinging back to smart from dumb? Probably not, but more of them could be voting Democratic.
4PM - Guest - Scott O'Toole - Former Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at King County Prosecutor's Office // WA Supreme Court quietly grants judges power to arbitrarily dismiss charges against criminals // Trump administration cuts McGruff the Crime Dog's fentanyl campaign // Pomeranian VS a bear in British Columbia
A former Navy JAG officer is on trial in Georgia for killing and dismembering his wife, as the medical examiner described injuries that prosecutors say point to murder. The Trump administration ends federal funding for a McGruff the Crime Dog campaign that warned kids about fentanyl and fake prescription pills. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode, we're putting on our masks, getting our makeup ready, and donning our costumes. This episode was hosted by Kate Tellers. Storytellers: Annie Wiborg learns that dressing up as McGruff the Crime Dog is a bit more difficult than it might appear. Paul Davis struggles to reconcile his dreams of being an artist with his day job as a party clown. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Topics: Accordion Ministry Update, McGruff the Crime Dog, Hypermiling, Perfectionism & Gen X, Brant's Three Things, Regrets & Puppets, Contentment & Faith, God's Use of Misfits, Bible Memory App Rankings BONUS CONTENT: When Are We Not Supposed to Be Content? "The accordion ministry will remain at a halt." “I don't know if today's young people are actually taking a bite out of crime.” "Contentment is not natural or automatic. It must be learned." "God specializes in using misfits." "I'm getting smoked on the Bible memory app." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!
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In this episode of Normal World with Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela, the crew dives into everything from Trump's ICE raids and PA mayors defying immigration enforcement to Florida's wildest principal and insane celebrity meltdowns. They break down how President Trump and Tom Homan are ramping up ICE operations, sparking major resistance from sanctuary city leaders who refuse to comply. Is this about protecting communities or shielding illegal immigrants? The conversation then shifts to a Florida elementary school principal who took “cool teacher” to a whole new level, leading to a deeper discussion on unhinged educators and inappropriate relationships. Things get even crazier when the crew discusses Trump cutting Anthony Fauci's security detail, the McGruff the Crime Dog controversy, and the bizarre story of a cop's drug-fueled emergency call. Later, they dive into wild behind-the-scenes stories about working with Dustin Diamond (Screech) and why things got a little too intense. Add in bad plastic surgery, steroid freaks, and ridiculous medical conditions, and it's pure Normal World chaos. This episode of Normal World includes comedian Matt McClowry. Angel Studios' "Brave the Dark." Get tickets at angel.com/NORMAL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we're back with more Zapp's! This time, we're trying Zapp's classic tart and spiced Voodoo flavor on their thick and buttery Pretzel Stix. Then Kelsey travels way past the holidays to give us the tale of an odd tradition in Lima, Peru, where police dress in costume during the holidays, including during raids. She details a video where police raided a suspected drug trafficking gang hideout, accompanied by an officer in full Grinch garb, head to toe green furry costume, wearing Santa's jacket with sledgehammer in hand. This Grinch stole Christmas from the drug dealers. The video is a must-watch. Also, the Creeps talk about digging for crumb dust, Scruff McGruff the Crime Dog, wanting local police to step up their costume game, and Matt being unprepared yet adored by fans?
Have you ever wondered what happened to "McGruff the Crime Dog"? Well today Steven and I sit down to unearth some shocking news! In 2014 John R. Morales was sentenced to 16 years in prison after being arrested in 2011. He was found in possession of a large quantity of drugs, weapons (a hand grenade), and tons of ammunition. We also talk a bit about Drew Barrymore, at the time she was already a well-known actress, having starred in movies like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) and Firestarter (1984). We dive into her court ordered punishment that led her to appear in a PSA, "McGruff the Crime Dog: The NO Show 1987 with Drew Barrymore". Enjoy!
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This week we talk about the rerelease of McGruff the Crime Dog's album, one of us gets tricked about a non-existent Happy Meal, McDonald's toys and cups, potentially 3D printing a door frame from the Haunted Mansion and a tiny Disney Parks fireworks show, we're giving away free 3D printed stuff, plus we talk about the loss of two legends in the Disney community, Peter Renaday and James Earl Jones. Listen now at: https://www.podketeers.com/534 or watch this episode at: YouTube.com/Podketeers Our most frequently requested links can be found at: https://www.podketeers.com/links/ Help us make a difference! Teamboat Willie is the official charity team of the Podketeers Podcast. For more information on the charity that we're currently supporting, head to: http://www.teamboatwillie.com Check out our series of Armchair Imagineering episodes here: https://www.podketeers.com/armchair-imagineering/ --- Join the FGP Squad Family! Support for Podkeeters is provided by listeners and viewers like you! We like to call our supporters our Fairy Godparents (they call themselves the FGP Squad). You can find more info on how to become part of the FGP Squad family by going to: https://www.podketeers.com/fgp --- We're on Discord! Join other members of our community and us on our Discord server! Use the invite link below to join us: https://discord.gg/gG8kJ2a ---
Back in the 70s & 80s, nothing sold a product better than a great mascot or spokesperson. Everyone knew Mr. Wipple, Chalie the Tuna, and the Maytag repairman, and they became almost synonymous with the products they represented. We thought that they'd be around forever but times change and many of our beloved characters have been replaced. In this Backtrack we remember some of our favorites and talk about what made them so memorable. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com iTunes » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 Google » play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iuthetoh4i5abybbnn4em36icwi Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuL Stitcher » www.stitcher.com/s?fid=146720&refid=stpr TuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/ Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 Show Notes The life and death of Spuds Mackenzie » bit.ly/2vpzeGH Taco Bell liable for 42 million because of the Yo Quiero Dog » bit.ly/2SMGGdI Original Duracell Bunny commercial » youtu.be/FNAKgApo72U And Energizer Bunny takes over » youtu.be/qiFQsxGUQOI How many licks? » youtu.be/O6rHeD5x2tI 9 things you didn't know about Morris the Cat » bit.ly/2SbZBcX Charlie the Tuna » youtu.be/4HYOv9Fmt-Q Exxon Tiger is called back » youtu.be/_I7xSLeILyQ McGruff the Crime Dog safety products » www.mcgruff-safe-kids.com/ Punchy (Hawaiian Punch) » youtu.be/-LyBBlOkuuA Snoopy dropped by MetLife » youtu.be/GhS8ZG03H1Y There once was a mascot named Pizza Pete » bit.ly/2TWUAGS The Frito Bandito, the mascot they would like for us to forget » allthatsinteresting.com/frito-bandito Joe Camel Ads » www.vintageadbrowser.com/joe-camel-ads Madge » youtu.be/H7BvEldVEHU Did pop rocks and soda kill Mikey? » www.snopes.com/fact-check/pop-rocks-soda/ I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up » youtu.be/bQlpDiXPZHQ I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up memes » youtu.be/v1WMQYd6IwE Where's The Beef Lady » youtu.be/idnwh6iDnXA Bartles and Jaymes » youtu.be/hYdWHK6AA6E Time To Make The Doughnuts – Fred the Baker » youtu.be/sjqUMOdgH5E Mr. Whipple » youtu.be/L50tuag6iRs Marlboro Man » youtu.be/JLvU498Eu1s Maytag repairman » youtu.be/LCfmi5C40D4 Milton the Toaster » youtu.be/_L2nodU5pYY Mr. ZIP » youtu.be/Tf71PHyOfR0 Cool Spot » youtu.be/hZgwxGl1lUA The Noid » youtu.be/7Gt0uaxf-Uo Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of True Crime To-Go, John and Jamie discuss the downfall of the man who voiced McGruff the Crime Dog. McGruff is a character many of us grew up with, famous for his catchphrase, "Take a bite out of crime." But as it turns out, it took a bite out of him.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.
Did McGruff the Crime Dog ever visit your school? Well, he may look a little different than you remember because he's evolved with the digital age to address modern challenges like the dangers of social media and the fentanyl crisis.-In this episode, National Crime Prevention Council Executive Director and CEO Paul DelPonte gives an update on McGruff the Crime Dog's transformation and work in the community. He discusses the alarming trend of fake pills laced with fentanyl being sold online to children, and their mission to raise awareness. Their work with prominent parent groups and law enforcement engages communities through education initiatives like the Adopt A Crime Dog Program.-Paul has great insights for parents on how to talk to their children about online dangers and drug safety. Tune in now to learn how you can get involved and bring McGruff to your schools! Use McGruffNation for 15% off your entire order at the McGruff Shop Connect with National Crime Prevention Council:Website Facebook Instagram X Connect with Jamie at Truman Charities:FacebookInstagramLinkedInWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@trumancharities.comThis episode was post produced by Podcast Boutique https://podcastboutique.com/
Thank you for tuning in! On this episode I am joined by the one, the only, McGruff the Crime Dog! That's right, children of the '80s and '90s, rejoice! McGruff is joined by Paul DelPonte who is the Executive Direction of the National Crime Prevention Council otherwise known as the NCPC. We take a look back over some of the organization's classic PSAs which have taught generations how to "take a bite out of crime!" We also talk about what the NCPC is up to in the modern era. You won't want to miss this nostalgic trip back to the '80s and '90s! You can learn more about McGruff and the NCPC here: https://www.ncpc.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/McGruffatNCPCIG: https://www.instagram.com/mcgruffatncpc/FB: https://www.facebook.com/McGruffatNCPCYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@McGrufftheCrimeDogNCPCLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-crime-prevention-councilWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGruff_the_Crime_DogEmail address: info@ncpc.orgSupport the showVisit: https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/ for all things Pop Culture Retrospective! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/ Follow me on Twitter!: https://twitter.com/PopCultureRetroReview the show! https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/reviews/new/Pop Culture Retrospective Merch!: https://pop-culture-retrospective-pod.myspreadshop.com/allEmail me anytime: amy@popcultureretrospective.com
Climb aboard this relaxing cruise down the MYSTIC RIVER (2003) - jk this movie is actually a huge bummer but we have a wonderful time talking about it with New York Times bestselling author Jamie Loftus!!! We talk the mid-aughts trend of Boston crime downers, what this film has to say about the patriarchy, and we all weigh in on Sean Penn. Plus vampires. Topics include: actors doing Boston accents, Laura Linney as Lady MacBeth, the BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY tie-in fragrance Jamie discovered, McGruff the Crime Dog, Jamie's book Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs, Dirty Harry's fondness for hot dogs, Tim Robbins, how Marcia Gay Harden seems really nice, THE MATRIX RELOADED, and more. Follow Jamie Loftus: https://twitter.com/jamieloftusHELP/ https://www.instagram.com/jamiechristsuperstar/ https://www.podcastyforme.com/ Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart
Good morning, Gus! We headed to El Tigre off 12th st because Geoff got tacos over here the other day and really wanted to check it out. What a cool hidden gem. Gus and Geoff talk about CVS Bingo, Cuantos tacos, Jack's stolen laptop, Achievement Hunter zen, Work dread, Valve & Gabe Newell walking in, Simpsons & Futurama, Our trip eras, and F1. Did you know Geoff is playing video games again? Check out Let's Play on Youtube http://youtube.com/letsplay Sponsored by http://uncommongoods.com/ANMA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're thrilled to introduce our latest guest, Laurie Keith, VP of Emerging Media and Technology at Ad Council. Laurie joins us to delve into their collaborative efforts with a diverse range of companies spanning various industries and technologies, all aimed at crafting impactful social campaigns.The Ad Council is a nonpartisan nonprofit that works with brands, creative agencies, and media companies via pro bono or donated media bringing awareness to topics like mental health and diversity and inclusion. The Ad Council is responsible for some of the most iconic campaigns like Smokey Bear and McGruff the Crime Dog. Don't miss this week's episode, where you'll discover how they're igniting action on vital issues using technology, the Metaverse, and Web3.Links mentioned from the podcast: Roblox wants to be a dating appTop Generative AI Statistics for 2023Mila Kunis Web Series Stoner Cats Faces SEC Enforcement Action for 'Unregistered' NFT OfferingsSmokey Bear YouTubeLaurie's TwitterAd Council WebsiteFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni, with editing by Jonas Huck. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Braves trades, Austin Riley award, Adam Duvall return? former number 1 pick dies, UGA gets another top recruit, ESPN's College Gameday announces site of Game 1, dog drives 140 mph, Ian Poulter defends Brian Harmon against rude Brits, Kirby Smart inspires Harmon, Crime Dog inducted into Hall of Fame, Rattlers back in action after rap video saga, Trae Young marries Shelby Miller, Bills RB injured in freak jet ski accident, golfer caught cheating, Women's World Cup scores, I confuse Doug Drabek with Dave Dravecky, taunting in sports is nothing new says Honus Wagner, 1972 thrilling All Star Game in Atlanta, Roseanne mangles anthem, Jim Bouton's glorious return to Yankee Stadium, how to end your season with a shaving cream incident, John Fogerty honored for "Centerfield" song, Pete's Tweets, This Day in Sports History, Ripley's
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The Atlanta Braves got back on track with a series win against the Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend, maintaining a big lead in the NL East standings as the Trade Deadline approaches. Grant McAuley runs through the stories of the week for Atlanta, including a torrid hot streak from Austin Riley, some shuffling of the pitching staff, a look at the trade market, Travis d'Arnaud's contract extension, and some minor leaguers getting a major opportunity. On a day that Fred McGriff was enshrined to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, you'll hear some of the "Crime Dog's" speech. His former teammate Ron Gant joins the show to discuss the 1993 Pressbox Fire, McGriff's arrival, and Gant's bobblehead giveaway that pays tribute to an unforgettable night in Braves history. With the trade deadline roughly a week away, Victor Rojas joins the show to size up all of the factors the Angels are weighing for a potential Shohei Ohtani trade as well as the case for Los Angeles to perhaps hold onto their prized superstar. All of that and a trip around the big leagues! Make sure to connect with From The Diamond on social media. Hear the show live every Sunday on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and connect with the show at FromTheDiamond.com.
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Braves update, Olson on fire, Fried news, ESPN's Jeff Passan literally breaks his back, Atlanta Flames players die, SEC Commish Sankey pays tribute to Mike Leach's necktie fetish, changing of the guard at Wimbledon, how not to draw penises on telestrators, Charles Barkley sounds like a man on the take as he shills for Bud Light, knuckleballers unite! Johnny Bench apologizes, interim Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher on Booby Petrino, Vandy sentences Clark Lea to more years, Jeremy Pruitt even more of a douchebag, Northwestern hazing story gets weirder, still no Red River Shootout, Tour de France idiot, Matt Ryan in CBS booth, another tranny freak ruins race for blind people, NFL forces Joe Namath to sell bar, the perfect Nadia Comaneci, Jean van de Velde's classic meltdown at The Open, Dick Button bday, Donnie Moore kills himself, who was the Curveless Wonder, Phillies owner has boy arrested for keeping foul ball, Ty Cobb gets 4000th, Willie Mays' 3000th, Braves trade for Crime Dog, the late great Buck O'Neil takes at-bats at age 94, Billy Joel closes out Shea Stadium with a little help from his friend Paul McCartney, plus Pete's Tweets and This Day in Sports History
President Joe Biden's brain is struggling ... again. Joe Biden wants to build what across the ocean?? Should politicians settle their disputes in a boxing ring? What was in Bill Clinton's sock drawer? Tucker Carlson and Joe Rogan are getting a lot of downloads on their respective podcasts. McGruff the Crime Dog has gone woke. Meet Miami's fabulous mayor. MMA legend Conor McGregor has been accused of sexual assault. How did "Jeopardy!" contestants not know this answer?? Time to enlarge airline seats? Did the astronauts in the space shuttle Challenger actually die in the explosion? Time to change Earth's orbit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Starting in the 80s, kids were given a directive by a rumple-coated anthropomorphic canine: Take a bite out of crime! This ad campaign permeated schools and television commercials in an effort to reduce crimes against kids. Its status as an advertising icon is legendary, but its efficacy as a crime prevention tool is questionable. This month's minisode is McGruff the Crime Dog. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to purchase tickets for our 2023 FULL MOON ENERGY tour! Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Please click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. --Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/CREEPY
President Donald Trump was indicted in Miami yesterday … what comes next? One GOP candidate's interesting pledge. Governor Ron DeSantis tells America what kind of judges he would appoint to the Supreme Court. The Biden administration continues to target youth in this country. Whatever happened to "McGruff the Crime Dog”? Young people are pushing back on Pride Month and gender insanity. More confrontations between Republicans and Biden administration officials. Did this woman literally sue her parents for her birth and win?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us for that special time of year when Scott invites friends old and new to celebrate the Comedy Bang! Bang! Holiday Spectacular! Expect appearances from Obi Ron Kenobi, McGruff the Crime Dog, intern Gino Lombardo, social media expert Francesca Bolognese, basketball legend Charles Barkley, pop superstar Harry Styles, and so many more! Happy Holidays from CBB!
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McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them. In the second episode of our two-part series on the weird world of PSAs and very special episodes, we look at how the McGruff Smart Kids Album influenced everything from straight-edge hardcore to a couple's wedding playlist. We'll hear from Sarah Hubbard, Dan Danger, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, Robin Nelson, Daisy Rosario, and Tatiana Peralta. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin, who produces Decoder Ring with Katie Shepherd. This episode was edited by Jamie York. Derek John is Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Tatiana Peralta, Ari Merkin, Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Eric Greenberg, Charles and Karen Rosen, and Jennifer Holland, Orla Mejia, Andres Martinez and everyone else at the Rutgers library who helped me listen to some old cassette tapes. A few things that were helpful in working on this piece: How McGruff and the Crying Indian Changed America: A History of Iconic Ad Council Campaigns by Wendy Melillo, Taking a Bite out of Crime: the Impact of the National Citizens Crime Prevention Media Campaign by Garrett J O'keefe and others, and “This McGruff Drug Album Might As Well Be By Weird Al,” by Dan McQuade for Defector Media. You can hear Daniel Danger's McGruff cover album in it's entirety or you can purchase it here. And lastly, if you are interested in hearing the full McGruff educational program or any of Puppet Productions productions they are available for purchase at puppetsinc.com, part of a company that Rob Nelson still runs. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them. In the second episode of our two-part series on the weird world of PSAs and very special episodes, we look at how the McGruff Smart Kids Album influenced everything from straight-edge hardcore to a couple's wedding playlist. We'll hear from Sarah Hubbard, Dan Danger, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, Robin Nelson, Daisy Rosario, and Tatiana Peralta. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin, who produces Decoder Ring with Katie Shepherd. This episode was edited by Jamie York. Derek John is Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Tatiana Peralta, Ari Merkin, Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Eric Greenberg, Charles and Karen Rosen, and Jennifer Holland, Orla Mejia, Andres Martinez and everyone else at the Rutgers library who helped me listen to some old cassette tapes. A few things that were helpful in working on this piece: How McGruff and the Crying Indian Changed America: A History of Iconic Ad Council Campaigns by Wendy Melillo, Taking a Bite out of Crime: the Impact of the National Citizens Crime Prevention Media Campaign by Garrett J O'keefe and others, and “This McGruff Drug Album Might As Well Be By Weird Al,” by Dan McQuade for Defector Media. You can hear Daniel Danger's McGruff cover album in it's entirety or you can purchase it here. And lastly, if you are interested in hearing the full McGruff educational program or any of Puppet Productions productions they are available for purchase at puppetsinc.com, part of a company that Rob Nelson still runs. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them. In the second episode of our two-part series on the weird world of PSAs and very special episodes, we look at how the McGruff Smart Kids Album influenced everything from straight-edge hardcore to a couple's wedding playlist. We'll hear from Sarah Hubbard, Dan Danger, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes, Robin Nelson, Daisy Rosario, and Tatiana Peralta. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin, who produces Decoder Ring with Katie Shepherd. This episode was edited by Jamie York. Derek John is Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Tatiana Peralta, Ari Merkin, Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Dave Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Eric Greenberg, Charles and Karen Rosen, and Jennifer Holland, Orla Mejia, Andres Martinez and everyone else at the Rutgers library who helped me listen to some old cassette tapes. A few things that were helpful in working on this piece: How McGruff and the Crying Indian Changed America: A History of Iconic Ad Council Campaigns by Wendy Melillo, Taking a Bite out of Crime: the Impact of the National Citizens Crime Prevention Media Campaign by Garrett J O'keefe and others, and “This McGruff Drug Album Might As Well Be By Weird Al,” by Dan McQuade for Defector Media. You can hear Daniel Danger's McGruff cover album in it's entirety or you can purchase it here. And lastly, if you are interested in hearing the full McGruff educational program or any of Puppet Productions productions they are available for purchase at puppetsinc.com, part of a company that Rob Nelson still runs. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them. In the first of two episodes, we take a look at PSAs and their strange afterlife through the lens of a trench-coat wearing bloodhound and his bizarre, yet catchy anti-drug songs. We'll talk to Dan Danger, Sherry Nemmers, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes and Robin Nelson to discover how the McGruff Smart Kids Album came to exist in the first place. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin. Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. We had production help from Sam Kim. Editing by Jamie York and Derek John, Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Daisy Rosario, Drew Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Ari Merkin, Charles and Karen Rosen and Eric Greenberg. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them. In the first of two episodes, we take a look at PSAs and their strange afterlife through the lens of a trench-coat wearing bloodhound and his bizarre, yet catchy anti-drug songs. We'll talk to Dan Danger, Sherry Nemmers, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes and Robin Nelson to discover how the McGruff Smart Kids Album came to exist in the first place. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin. Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. We had production help from Sam Kim. Editing by Jamie York and Derek John, Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Daisy Rosario, Drew Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Ari Merkin, Charles and Karen Rosen and Eric Greenberg. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
McGruff the Crime Dog arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 1980s, just as a firehose of anti-drug PSAs was inundating the youth of America. These messages didn't always work as intended—but they did work their way into the long term memories of the kids who heard them. In the first of two episodes, we take a look at PSAs and their strange afterlife through the lens of a trench-coat wearing bloodhound and his bizarre, yet catchy anti-drug songs. We'll talk to Dan Danger, Sherry Nemmers, Joseph Cappella, David Farber, Mike Hawes and Robin Nelson to discover how the McGruff Smart Kids Album came to exist in the first place. This podcast was written by Willa Paskin. Decoder Ring is produced by Willa Paskin and Katie Shepherd. We had production help from Sam Kim. Editing by Jamie York and Derek John, Slate's Sr. Supervising Producer of Narrative Podcasts. Merritt Jacob is Sr. Technical Director. Thank you to Wendy Melillo, Dan McQuade, Dale Mantley, Larissa Zargeris, Daisy Rosario, Drew Bledsoe, Larre Johnson, Duane Poole, Ari Merkin, Charles and Karen Rosen and Eric Greenberg. If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com If you love the show and want to support us, consider joining Slate Plus. With Slate Plus you get ad-free podcasts, bonus episodes, and total access to all of Slate's journalism. Check out Remote Works here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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