Podcasts about Funky Winkerbean

REALITY ISSUES 0084S08 E01 ACrazy Honkey Weekend Civic CenterWhere we're going, we don't need descriptions anymore.AI__As the haunting chords of Nirvana's classics take you back in time, we'll be guiding you through a flavorful journey that's equal parts nostalgia and culinary envy. Remember the days when a recipe book was just a suggestion and not a necessity? I sure do, and I'll share how those kitchen maestros who cook by intuition both impress and irk me. But our conversation doesn't just simmer on the stove; we take a hard look at Morgan Spurlock's "Super Size Me," dissecting the film's legacy amidst his personal revelations. Join us as we chew on the balance between skepticism and empathy when our idols show their human side.Ever wondered what the thunder of hooves and the crack of a lasso sound like up close? We're taking you ringside to the 63rd annual Cracker Day Rodeo, where the spirit of Florida's heritage is as palpable as the dust kicked up by the bulls. Meet colorful characters like Dave "Showtime" Meyer, who swaps bull riding for barrel laughs, and hear how the rodeo has galloped through time, reinventing traditions without losing its soul. It's an episode where neighborly love is as abundant as crab apples, and every anecdote is a ticket to the grandstand of communal celebration.Comics aren't just for Sundays anymore, as we explore the nuanced narrative of strips like Funky Winkerbean and their reflections on societal shifts. Tune in for a heartfelt homage to a comic legend as Tom Batyuk wraps up a storied run, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and introspection. We then step out of the funny pages and into the song that's become an anthem for the overworked and overbooked, Laura Branigan's "Gloria." It's a candid discussion about managing the juggling act of life and work in the Zoom era, and how to keep ahold of your identity amidst the cacophony of demands. Whether you're a funny pages aficionado or just need a moment of comic relief, this episode is your personal invite to strike a balance with us.

Luke's adventures at the gym this morning lead him and Andrew down a memory lane lined with the Croakie Straps and Vaurnet t-shirts of their youth. They also discuss the end of Funky Winkerbean, a comic strip close to Andrew's heart.

Luke's adventures at the gym this morning lead him and Andrew down a memory lane lined with the Croakie Straps and Vaurnet t-shirts of their youth. They also discuss the end of Funky Winkerbean, a comic strip close to Andrew's heart.

This year 'Funky Winkerbean' celebrates its 50th anniversary and on Dec 31 Tom Batiuk will retire the comic strip.

The Fourth Awakens on Enjoy Stuff this week as we celebrate Star Wars Day with our special guest Dennis Keithly. Join us as we catch up with what we've been enjoying from the Galaxy Far, Far Away!   The beginning of May means that it's time to prepare to have the Fourth Unleashed! Star Wars Day is this week and we celebrate all things Star Wars with a special guest.    News Pixar just released a new, and very revealing trailer for Lightyear Images have been revealed of an upcoming LEGO set that looks like the Atari 2600. Now if it would only work as a console too! Doritos announced a Stranger Things promotion that will include a ‘Concert from the Upside Down' later this summer. What we're Enjoying Shua found a comic based on the Orville TV series that takes place between seasons 2 and 3. Orville 2.5 is another fun addition to the franchise. Our guest Dennis revisited his Dungeons and Dragons themed novels from his youth called Dragonlance. A TSR published series that had some very promising stories in it. In anticipation of this year's Thor: Love and Thunder movie, Jay has been reading Jason Aaron's Thor series. Cool stuff that set the foundation for the cinematic story.    Sci-Fi Saturdays/MCU Location Scout Be sure to check out Jay's articles on Retrozap.com. This week he goes back to the beginning of the dinosaur franchise to examine the 1993 masterpiece Jurassic Park.  Is this the greatest sci-fi film of the 90's? We'll let you be the judge, but Jay makes some great points as he shares a ton of groundbreaking moviemaking and storytelling techniques that changed the way we see movies forever.     Enjoy movies! It seems that the words “May the Fourth be with you” is pretty much understood by everyone these days. This once inside joke has become as mainstream as Merry Christmas. But where did this handy pun originate?    We find the origins of the first clever person to put this date together with Star Wars, and it may not be where you think. And we track the exponential growth of the use of the Star Wars based joke to the massive promo machine it is today.    Then, we look at the Star Wars things we all have been enjoying. In anticipation of Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim at the end of the month, Shua has been listening to the 1980 NPR Radio Drama adaptation of Star Wars starring Mark Hamill and Anthony Daniels. A fun version that gave us a way to experience Star Wars before the common use of VCRs.    Dennis has been putting together some great LEGO sets, including a Probe Droid and an A-Wing. And he's been binge watching The Clone Wars animated series in anticipation of Celebration.    Jay has been making his way through the new LEGO Star Wars Skywalker Saga. He's found a ton of clever, funny Easter eggs and joke throughout the game that makes an already amazing game even more fun.    We also report on some cool games and books that are available now. And to wrap it all up, Shua shares some Star Wars week puns and a collection of Funky Winkerbean comic strips where the artist Tom Batiuk shared Jedi Jokes.   Are you celebrating Star Wars Day? How will you channel your inner Jedi? Did you read all the way to the bottom? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Jar Jar shot first” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to podcast@enjoystuff.com

My podcast is one year old! I'm not sure how long some of you have been listening, so I decided to make a clip show of my favorite interviews from very early in the first year. These guests include former MLB star Darryl Strawberry, comedian Don Jamieson, Chef Andrew Gruel, comic/impressionist John Byner, Funky Winkerbean creater Tom Batiuk, and comedy writer Tom Leopold. Follow Tony on his various social media platforms: Twitter & GETTR - @TonyMazur Instagram - @tmaze25 Be sure to subscribe to Tony's Patreon. $5 a month gets you bonus content, extra podcasts, and early access to guests. Visit Patreon.com/TonyMazur. Cover art for the Check Your Brain podcast is by Eric C. Fischer. If you need terrific graphic design work done, contact Eric at illstr8r@gmail.com.

It's the end of the Fishmas season, which means it's once again time for our monthly community podcast. Listen in as we discuss the passing of yet another member of the Simpsons' creative team, Julio's new voice actor, The Simpsons' recent Morrisey slam, the latest in a long line of episode-specific oral histories, the never-made Krusty spinoff, and more! And, as always, we respond to your questions and comments from our most recent round of episodes. So wave "hello" to Funky Winkerbean and get ready for another great podcast! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! Check out our new shirts on TeePublic! And please follow the new official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

Avid newspaper readers have seen Tom Batiuk's work for nearly a half century. He is the creator of the wildly popular and sometimes controversial Funky Winkerbean, and he also created Crankshaft, a spinoff of the former.   Tom and Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur talked about the history of Funky Winkerbean, how it went from a "gag-a-day" strip in the beginning to a narrative-based story arc years later that touched on serious subjects such as cancer, death, suicide, and gay rights. They also pondered who would play characters like Funky, Les Moore, and Ed Crankshaft in live action movies, and about the comics section of today.   Follow Tony on his various social media platforms: Twitter - @TonyMazur Instagram - @tmaze25   Cover art for the Check Your Brain podcast is by Eric C. Fischer. If you need terrific graphic design work done, contact Eric at illstr8r@gmail.com.

Hello all and Welcome to what used to be considered, the best time of the year. Yipes. This week on our duel audio and video podcast our good friend Memo Salazar joins us as I once again regale you with Jim Gaffigan stadium opening stories and then it's pretty much all downhill from there. But this week, I turn my attention to the Sunday Comics. You remember, you know like Blondie and Beetle Baily. Yeah, well they still are new every Sunday. Who's reading this? Also, Francis Ford Coppella's failing legacy, David Blaine and the awful Judy Blume. You can also watch this week's podcast right here: https://youtu.be/cPryo0dhims See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hal Lublin (Tights and Fights, We Got this) and Gabriel Urbina (Wolf 359, Zero Hours) join int he most bonus point-filled episode yet to catch some crooks in three Scooby Doo mysteries! Just remember, the "L" stands for "mystery."  Cases: Go Away Ghost Ship, The Diabolical Disc Demon, The Warlock of Wimbledon Clues & Evidence: Gritty reboots, Robert Frost, The Optimized Newspaper, Funky Winkerbean, night breakfast, Flatliners, ghost pirate stew, KISS, Jimmy Neutron, tennis in the 70s — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If you want to learn more about the show or interact with us online, check out the links below: WEBSITE: meddlingadults.com TWITTER: twitter.com/meddlingadults INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/meddlingadults FACEBOOK: facebook.com/meddlingadults — CREDITS Creator/Host/Producer: Mike Schubert Co-producer: Multitude Editor: Percia Verlin Music: Bettina Campomanes Art: Maayan Atias Web Design: Mike & Kelly Schubert

Podcast #248: Interview with Chuck Ayers Tonight is a special podcast! Byron and his friend Betty Rider interview legendary comic strip artist Chuck Ayers in his office in Akron, Ohio. Chuck Ayers is the artist behind two famous and nationally syndicated comic strips called “Funky Winkerbean” and “Crankshaft.” He sat down with Byron and Betty […]

Podcast #248: Interview with Chuck Ayers Tonight is a special podcast! Byron and his friend Betty Rider interview legendary comic strip artist Chuck Ayers in his office in Akron, Ohio. Chuck Ayers is the artist behind two famous and nationally syndicated comic strips called "Funky Winkerbean" and "Crankshaft." He sat down with Byron and Betty this past September and chatted about how he got started in the business, progressing from editorial cartoonist to syndicated cartoonist, and his process for drawing his comics. Enjoy! We cannot display this gallery

Greetings, comic strip enthusiasts! In this episode, Worthiteers Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) peer into the salacious world of Santa Royale when they read a run of Mary Worth comic strips from 2006  by Karen Moy and Joe Giella! After picking apart the history of Mary Worth, and detailing this strip's trappings, they read every daily strip from July 2 to October 17, 2006, in which a new person moves into the neighborhood–and Mary Worth's life! Then, our newsies talk about other times comic strips tackled subjects taken from the headlines of the day, and even reveal a current storyline in Funky Winkerbean, which has yet to be resolved (as of this recording!) It's a real nail-biter, you don't want to miss it! weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com chrisandreggie.com @cosmictmill chrisisoninfiniteearths.com

Tom Batiuk, creator of comic strips Funky Winkerbean and Crankshaft joins The Jo(h)ns on this WESU archive classic from February of 2018. We discussed a lot of cool stuff, from his beginnings, to his progressing characters in a medium that tends to keep things static. Oh, and how it's a hard sell for newspaper cartoonists if they don't have a cat in their product. This was a good time, so Listen In!

Hoo boy, it’s Big Game season and we’ve got our dear friend Kevin here to talk about Canadian malls and ironic curses. Note: Sticky Fingers self suck, IKEAlbert’s Sbarro Coup, Lil Scrimp/Shrimp’s ghost tricks, ironic curses, Russ’s Gatsby pants closet, fractal dick, Russ’s Steven Universe LARPing, Alan’s illegal Beyblade mods, roombos, Funky Winkerbean, all cops are bimbos, I Love Oil, Leftist Glob Herman, Alphega the Hedgehog, Alan’s comedy mentor

We had the opportunity to talk with Tom Batiuk, creator of the Funky Winkerbean comic strip, about how humor can have a positive affect on the mind, body, and spirit, even during difficult and stressful times. Listen to our interview for more about Tom's personal story, and about how humor can play a positive role in our lives.  Tom began drawing Funky over 45 years ago when he was still a middle school teacher in Ohio.  Funky Winkerbean is published in over 400 newspapers across the U.S. During those years he's had the opportunity to use his influence to address some difficult societal issues with humor and wit. He also created a character in Funky's story line who was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Her name was Lisa.  Lisa's story has made a positive impact for many people, as she modeled the use of humor to alleviate the effects of disease, and the side effects of aggressive, prolonged treatments.   In 2007, the Lisa's Legacy Fund was started to raise funds for cancer research and education.  To learn more about Lisa's Legacy Fund, you can follow this link here.  A new book about Lisa's story has recently been released called Lisa's Legacy Trilogy. This box set includes the complete story of Lisa's life as it unfolded in the pages of Funky Winkerbean.     For more information please visit our website at www.theheartofhospice.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Gerard speaks with Tom Batiuk, the creator of The Funky Winkerbean, who was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist for “Lisa’s Story: The Other Shoe,” a full-color comic collection of a breast cancer battle. A cancer survivor himself, Batiuk describes his experience of receiving his own cancer diagnosis, “he began to fully appreciate the fundamental void that separates empathy and personal experience.” Lisa’s Story is his way of giving voice to that experience. Lisa’s Story is a treasured collection for all comic enthusiasts, but those whose lives are touched by cancer, whether as patient or provider, will find laughs and tears in this meaningful volume

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Gerard speaks with Tom Batiuk, the creator of The Funky Winkerbean, who was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist for “Lisa’s Story: The Other Shoe,” a full-color comic collection of a breast cancer battle. A cancer survivor himself, Batiuk describes his experience of receiving his own cancer diagnosis, “he began to fully appreciate the fundamental void that separates empathy and personal experience.” Lisa’s Story is his way of giving voice to that experience. Lisa’s Story is a treasured collection for all comic enthusiasts, but those whose lives are touched by cancer, whether as patient or provider, will find laughs and tears in this meaningful volume

CTom Batiuk spent several years as a middle school art teacher before creating the comic strip Funky Winkerbean in 1972. In 1999, Lisa Moore, one of Funky’s friends and a main character, discovered she had breast cancer. Batiuk, unsure about dealing with such a serious subject on the funny pages, decided to go ahead with the story line.

CTom Batiuk spent several years as a middle school art teacher before creating the comic strip Funky Winkerbean in 1972. In 1999, Lisa Moore, one of Funky’s friends and a main character, discovered she had breast cancer. Batiuk, unsure about dealing with such a serious subject on the funny pages, decided to go ahead with the story line.

The humble newspaper comic: for years it was one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Every day we would open up our papers to enjoy the antics of Garfield, Heathcliff and of course, Funky Winkerbean. Today, however the outlet where the comic strip as a medium flourishes is on social media. This week on the Meme Team we explore the Instagram comics of @Ugojesse with Brad Austin and a true expert on the platform, Instagram's Global Director, Creative Shop, Kay Hsu. Plus, the hard rockin' riff of the week, 'Kingslayer' by Grand Magus. Go to @tonyzaret on Instagram to follow along with the image carousel labelled 'Episode 32.'

Tom Batiuk is the creative mind behind the comic strip "Funky Winkerbean."  Tom began drawing Funky over 45 years ago when he was still a middle school teacher in Ohio.  Funky Winkerbean is published in over 400 newspapers across the U.S.   Helen & Jerry had the opportunity to talk with Tom recently about how humor can have a positive affect on the mind, body, and spirit, even during difficult and stressful times.  Tom created a character in Funky's story line who was diagnosed with breast cancer.  Her name was Lisa.  Tom used her story for many good purposes, including the use of humor for self care to alleviate the effects of disease, and the side effects of aggressive, prolonged treatments.   In 2007, the Lisa's Legacy Fund was started to raise funds for cancer research and education.  To learn more about Lisa's Legacy Fund, go here.  A new book about Lisa's story has recently been released called Lisa's Legacy Trilogy. This box set includes the complete story of Lisa's life as it unfolded in the pages of Funky Winkerbean.   Listen to our interview for more about Tom's personal story, and about how humor can play a positive role in our lives.   For more information please visit our website at www.theheartofhospice.com, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  

Are millennials unmotivated slackers glued to their phones, ramen, and hair buns? Dr. Frieda Birnbaum says Millennials actually have things right, and baby boomers should take note and experience life now instead of waiting for retirement. Plus comic strip author and cancer survivor, Tom Batiuk talks about the ten year anniversary of the defining moment in his strip, Funky Winkerbean. And these stories: Eye tattoo goes very wrong. Police shoot actor portraying a robber. Actual robber has epic disguise. Alien Hunter team discover ET Highway across America. How to stop Facebook from listening to you. Woman drivers in Saudi Arabia. Bad drivers in America. And finally, abandoned baby comes with start up cash.

EPISODE #41-- We're back! As always, we bring nothing but the hottest news items for you, our dearest newshounds. Today Alex and James tackle a Joker attack in Florida, stolen beehives in California, Swedish intercourse breaks, and a man trying to assassinate the best Power Ranger. We also have James explaining a video, Alex going over his phobias of My Buddy, as well as our pitch for a sexy Funky Winkerbean. Thanks to Sef Joosten for our show art.  Our theme music is "The World's a Mess (It's In My Kiss)" by X. Thanks to our sources at Associated Press, LA Times, Boing Boing, NY Post, Crime Feed, and Lauderdale Criminal Defense Dot Com. Please support real journalism. #Fresno #Bees #RickSantorum #WuTang #Florida #OtherJunk #Gunpla

In this latest episode of SMDG, Giancarlo manages to trick the rest of the gang into watching a cartoon version of the comic strip Blondie.  We quickly discover why only two episodes were ever produced.  And we come to the conclusion that Giancarlo is never to be trusted again (in fairness, we should have come to this realization years ago). As Giancarlo tries in vain to defend his choices and Blondie’s artistic sensibilities, we manage to broach the staunch conservatism of Tim’s hometown newspaper, express incredulity at why anyone would draw a depressing comic strip (looking at you Funky Winkerbean) and hear about Andrea’s convoluted attempts to prank an ex-coworker using the U.S. postal service. And speaking of the U.S. postal service (please take a moment to applaud this segue), our guest just happens to be one Mr. Beasley - the Bumstead’s mail carrier.  How did SMDG land such a get?  Lucky for us, our booking agent Mort Fisherman has a long history with Mr. Beasley (they both sat for the civil service exam at the same time and shared a jelly sandwich on a break).  Anyway, turns out Mr. Beasley has sustained a lot of mental trauma.  Spoiler alert: he might even believe that Jimmy Carter is still president! Once again, you can continue listening to ol’ SMDG via iTunes, Stitcher or even stream it from our very own website (if you didn’t applaud for the aforementioned segue, please applaud for technology now).  And, if the blog and podcast aren’t enough, you can follow us on Twitter @SMDGpodcast.

Comic strip creator, Tom Batiuk, stops by to visit with Marcie and Whistle about his career as a nationally syndicated comic strip writer and the creator of Funky Winkerbean. He also talks in depth about his character Wally, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, who returns home with post traumatic stress disorder. Through the coaxing of his girlfriend, Rachel, Wally embarks on a journey to receive a service dog named Buddy that changes his life. Batiuk sheds some light on the inspiration for his creations, his collaboration with Puppies Behind Bars, and his belief that America’s funny pages should reflect what’s happening in the world. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - It’s All in the Funny Papers with Marcie Davis Enter the Promo Code: WORKING and get 10% off at Shoebuy.com!

It’s a show that’s as familiar as your Sunday Morning Newspaper Comics section, when Josh Fruhlinger of the Comics Curmudgeon chats with the crew.  Hear us talk about Funky Winkerbean, Apt. 3G, Beetle Bailey, and why they all suck while we continue to love them. Also, Chris takes on a slew of haters and we talk about Iron Man 2. It’s an Episode 30 blowout!

This episode of Awesomed By Comics is brought to you by Speed Racer Has a Posse, because Jesus has risen. Punisher kicks tons of ass, Spider-Man goes on a satisfying date for once, and Cloak and Dagger don't do much of anything. We reflect at length on the throbbing whatever that was Blackest Night, and spend unprecedented numbers of minutes talking about the cripplingly depressive entity that is Funky Winkerbean. We also give a shout out to our friends at the podcast and suggest you pay them a visit, because spring is for making new friends. Tell us what you think on , visit , and !

A caller sends Grant and Martha off on a slang-infested trip about ways of saying a fast good-bye. Listen as they blow pop, popcorn, and taco stands by way of author Jim Harrison, the comic strip Funky Winkerbean, and a Warhol hanger-on.