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Josh Cain of What's Up Fandom and Geoff Fogle of Operation Gundam History! stopped by the studio this week! We watched Digimon: The Movie at a recent After School Anime screening and talked about our memories, favorite characters, favorite scenes and more!Listen to What's Up Fandom: https://open.spotify.com/show/490RMbfp8s19bYJa9r5z6kListen to Operation Gundam History!: https://open.spotify.com/show/16cCvcWbxpRgpiMRFmVE18

Derek Moore stopped by the studio to chat with me this week! We talk about his many musical projects, social media in the music industry, our favorite comedians and much more.

This week I got to chat with Julian Hester, the host of What's In My Head Podcast. We talk about some of his favorite cartoons growing up, the inspiration behind his show and much more!

This week Luke Southern and I spoke to Kevin Eastman, co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We got to chat with him about The Last Ronin and some of his favorite TMNT moments over the years!

This week, our Mondo Monday buddy Lucas Dunn stopped by the studio to talk through some of his favorite memories from concerts he's gone to over the years. Give it a listen and be sure to check out Mondo Mondays, every Monday from 6p-10p at Ponyboy on 23rd Street in OKC!Be sure to also listen to the Spotify playlist inspired by our conversation: https://spoti.fi/3NOa1N9

Our buddy Josh stopped by to talk about some of our favorite albums off of Vagrant Records! Be sure to check out the Spotify playlist we made based on this episode: https://spoti.fi/38l4G0FFollow Champion Vintage: https://www.instagram.com/champion_vintage_okc/Follow Mixtapes & Heartbreaks: https://www.instagram.com/mixtapes.heartbreaks/See Josh playing with Shut Up Matt Jewett at 51st Street Speakeasy on Thursday, May 26th!

Brock Lay stopped by the studio and we talked Batman, first concerts, making playlists, our experiences meeting bands and much more!

We get sad in this week's episode featuring Keathley! We talk about how hard the Twilight soundtracks slap, songs we love, the inspiration behind her writing and much more!Burning Bras EP is out 4/20/22!Follow Keathley on Instagram: instagram.com/keathley_burningbras/Listen to Keathley on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3tJj6pizsoWjMHX4SF9344?si=v3QFSjh0RyCbERx_AiC8uw

I had Jim Lang on this week to talk about his new music project, Lil' Blue Hat! We talked about the album's production, featured musicians and more. He also shared a bit about a couple of other projects he's got in the works.Stick around until the end of the episode to hear two tracks from Lil Blue Hat: "Groove Remote" and ""Why Not Now"Jim's website: https://jimlangmusic.comFind Jim's new album Lil' Blue Hat on Bandcamp: https://jimlangmusic.bandcamp.com/album/lil-blue-hatCheck out Jim's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zMUZWhQURbuMSaDwwyRtg

Geoff from Operation Gundam History stopped by the studio to talk all things Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz! We watched the movie at the After School Anime block on Monday nights from 6p-8p at Ponyboy in OKC.Check out Operation Gundam History on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gundam_historyOn Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/16cCvcWbxpRgpiMRFmVE18?si=58jUgvaDRpiPgU7iuPGVrwOr on your preferred podcast app.

We've got the Two Dudes and a Movie guys back on to do another showdown. Check out this episode as we discuss which of Brad Pitt's roles are the best from the movies we've all seen!

I don't know if there's ever been a more spot-on fit for my show than Fred Seibert. Fred's something of a renaissance man and a self-proclaimed professional fan. We spoke about how he helped launch MTV and served as their first creative director, how he served as the last president of Hanna-Barbera and much more!

My guest this week is David Feiss! David was kind enough to talk about his time at Hanna-Barbera, how he got to work on Ren & Stimpy, Cow & Chicken making its way to Cartoon Network's iconic "Cartoon Cartoons" lineup and much more!

I was excited this week to chat with Eric and Julia Lewald, the dynamic writing duo behind some of my favorite childhood cartoons - including X-Men: The Animated Series and a personal favorite, Mummies Alive!We talk about cartoons they loved growing up, how they got into writing, experiences in writing for shows and much more! Aspiring writers would benefit from their advice, so be sure to tune in!

Ryan Drake is back for our beginning of the year episode! This is my favorite tradition on the show. Check it out as we talk about everything that happened in 2021 and what we're looking forward to in 2022. We also make our picks for winners at this year's Grammy awards!

Ken Pomeroy stopped by the studio to talk about her new album, songwriting, ska, and much more!

My guest this week is Hey Arnold! creator Craig Bartlett. We talk about the cartoons he loved growing up, everything that goes into running a show/managing a team, and the creative process that went into making Hey Arnold!He was even nice enough to share some behind-the-scenes knowledge about my all-time favorite episode, "Arnold's Christmas," so be sure to give this interview a listen.Follow Craig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigbartlett

Matt Jewett is back in the studio! This week we talked about our favorite albums released on Doghouse Records. Check it out and let us know which album was your favorite.Listen to the playlist we put together based on our discussion: https://spoti.fi/30n2Ng9Find Matt's live album here: https://bit.ly/3osRWcv

Geoff Fogle of the Operation Gundam History podcast stopped by the studio to tell me about a few of his favorite concerts over the years! Check it out and be sure to follow Geoff's podcast.Operation Gundam History: https://open.spotify.com/show/16cCvcWbxpRgpiMRFmVE18Check out this playlist Geoff curated based on our discussion: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7zVGRLmt0IcXXXkuu5Fh0n?si=N9Y63iOkRQ-PXFM6VojGHQ

I got to talk to Dana Bollen from Two Week Notice Podcast this week! We chat about his podcast, touring with Piebald, our favorite albums from Victory Records, and much more!Be sure to check out the Spotify playlist of songs from our favorite Victory Records albums: https://spoti.fi/3EECSQeFollow Dana on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kupYftFollow Two Week Notice Podcast on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3u0Bh22Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AIignyListen on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2W4HNbM

I talked to Nate Pearson this week about how he got started in the enamel pin game. We also chat about our favorite Drive-Thru Records albums!Nate started Screaming Pinfidelities to make punk, pop-punk, and emo enamel pins! Check out his work: https://www.screamingpinfidelities.comListen to the Drive-Thru Records playlist we made on Spotify based on this episode: https://spoti.fi/3mJWc8j

Luke, Ryan, and I talk this week about what we think qualifies a band as being "butt rock."We also highlight a few songs we think aren't awful, so be sure to check out the Spotify playlist we put together based on the bands/songs we talked about in this episode!https://spoti.fi/3svXrZn

I got to talk to Matt Jewett this week about, well, everything really. Ben Folds, listening to music at Barnes & Noble, songs we love, and so much more.Check out Matt's live album on bandcamp. Proceeds from all sales benefit Sisu Youth Services.Matt's album: https://robotsavescityacomedylabel.bandcamp.com/album/matt-jewett-liveSisu Youth Services: https://www.sisuyouth.org

*SPOILERS AHEAD* I'm joined by toy collectors and fans of all things 80's, Luke Southern and Roman Wilkinson this week! We got together to talk about the first 5 episodes of Netflix's Masters of the Universe: Revelation - check it out!

Tom from Nerd On! took some time to chat with me about getting into anime and how that has informed his creativity today. Also, tune in to hear us shouting out our favorite AMV's from back in the day!Check out Nerd On! https://www.nerdon.tv/show/nerd-on-the-podcast/Follow Tom on Instagram and Twitter: @TallDarkNotUgly

Chase Kerby and I sat down for a candid conversation last week up at Tower Theatre. It was honestly the most open and transparent anyone I've had on the show has been during an interview. This episode is important and I'm glad it happened. Thanks again, Chase.Listen to Hotel Nights' new single, "Perfume" https://spoti.fi/3uZb5Eq

In a very special episode of Tunes/Toons, we've got the Two Dudes and a Movie hosts fighting it out! I created a 16 movie bracket based on each of their top 25 movies of all time. See which movie the dudes decide is the champion at the end!You can find the bracket on our social media channels, and be sure to listen to Two Dudes and a Movie wherever you get your podcasts!

Matt Weers spent some time chatting with me about Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, subbed & dubbed anime, and much more!

Diana and Josh Montgomery stopped by the studio this week to chat about their new show Mixtapes & Heartbreaks. Tune in as we chat about their inspiration for the show, some of our favorite music, and more!

Dylan "The Podcast Kid" Erwin, stopped by the studio this week to chat with me! We talk through his podcast projects, sad boy music, Christian bands vs Christians in bands, Marcus Aurelius, and much more!

Ryan Drake, co-host of Keeping Up with the Cohens, stopped by the studio this week - exactly one year later. Let's see what 2020 predictions he made panned out and hear what we have in store for 2021. Follow @cohenspod for a top-quality The O.C. rewatch podcast - new episodes every Wednesday!

I got to talk to Paul and Luke from the Two Dudes and a Movie crew this week. We hear about Luke's love for Studio Ghibli, Paul's DBZ marathon in high school, some of our favorite concerts and much more!Movie fans should check out Two Dudes and a Movie for an in depth look at what makes some of our favorite movies great. They've got a December giveaway you should check out on their Instagram too!

I was stoked to talk to Julius The Robot on this week's episode! We talk about their upbringing in rural Oklahoma, how art has impacted their life, and some anime favorites. We also get to hear their track "Internet Kids" about halfway through the interview, so check it out!

Josh Cain of What's Up Fandom chatted with me this week and programmed his own Saturday night block of Toonami! Check out what made his list!

Finding Emo's Blake Fischer dropped by the studio to chat about Motion City Soundtrack's "Commit This to Memory" this week! We also spend time gushing about Jimmy Eat World, as well as the Epitaph lineup during the early 2000's.Keep up with Finding Emo at https://www.findingemopod.com/

Installment #2 in our build your own Toonami block is here! Show favorite, Emily Strickler, chatted with me about some of her favorite shows on the iconic Cartoon Network block. What do you think of her picks?Emily is on the board for the OKC Walk to End Alzheimer's! Learn more about the walk, and how to donate/get involved at okcwalk.com!

KOSU's Michael Cross spoke with me this week about all things DnD. Check out his new podcast "Red Dirt DnD" wherever fine podcasts are sold!

Zach Valladon was kind enough to social distance and have a conversation with me this week! We talk about his move from California to Oklahoma, being emo kids, Avatar and much more. He even brought a song of his for us to check out!Keep up with Zach: solo.to/zachvalladon

It's no secret that we're big Toonami fans here at Tunes/Toons Podcast, so I invited our favorite film critic from The Cinematopolis, Caleb Masters, to program his dream block of Toonami from any of the shows that have ever aired in a new series called, "On My Block!"What did he pick? Tune in and find out!Follow Caleb on Twitter: @cmasterstalk

One of my favorite podcasts right now is Finding Emo - a show looking at the best emo albums, track by track, and talking about why we love them. One of the hosts, Blake Fischer, spoke with me about the concept for the show and some of his favorite music. We gush pretty hard about Jimmy Eat World too. Check it out!Finding Emo is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://www.findingemopod.com

What have you been watching lately? I talked to Josh Cain of Animation Station Podcast this week about shows we've been checking out during the quarantine!Check out Animation Station Podcast: http://www.animationstationpodcast.com

This week we caught up with Silverstein frontman Shane Told to see how he's been handling life during the quarantine!

I'm joined over Zoom by Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup and Hey Arnold! composer Jim Lang to chat about life and creativity during the quarantine. Check it out!

The first social distancing episode! I did a live video stream on my page and this is the audio from that. Josh Cain from the Animation Station Podcast chats with me about a couple projects he's been working on and series-regular Emily Strickler jumped on Zoom to talk about working from home and Animal Crossing. A good time was had by all.

THE Buck Taplin stopped by the studio to school me on some of his favorite metal bands, how he got into anime, all things Blacken Studios, and much more!

Kellen & Beau from Yr Welcome stopped by to chat with me about the new Strokes album that just dropped, The New Abnormal. We review the album track by track, hear about the guys' history with the band, and more!Tune in to Yr Welcome on Friday nights at 9PM on The Spy - 91.7 FM in OKC, 107.5 FM in Tulsa!

Friend of the show, Mylo, is back and he brought Ben - who is making his Tunes/Toons debut! I chat with them about bands and shows that they loved growing up and how Avatar: The Last Airbender plays into the history of the band. They were even kind enough to bring along a new track they put out called "Limacine"Stream that on Spotify, Apple Music...wherever you find your music!

Our favorite film critic, Caleb Masters, stopped by to chat about the newest My Hero Academia movie: Heroes Rising. Did you see the film? What did you think of it?

March Sadness is presented by Vanessa House Beer Company.It's the finale episode of our month-long quest to crown an emo champion! Beau, Ryan and Emily return to finish the bracket they started. Listen along and see if your favorite band made it! Ryan and Emily try to fuck my day up part-way through, but I still had fun. Beau was chill the whole time.*Note: Due to the current COVID-19 situation, some events mentioned that were scheduled to take place at Vanessa House may be cancelled or postponed. Please refer to their social media for updates.

March Sadness is presented by Vanessa House Beer Company.Matt Jewett, James Nghiem, and Brendan Nutter stopped by the studio for this round of March Sadness. They'll be setting up the Sweet 16 for the final episode of this series. Do you agree with their picks? Is your favorite band still in the running? Tune in and see!*Note: Due to the current COVID-19 situation, the events mentioned that were scheduled to take place at Vanessa House have been cancelled or postponed. Please refer to their social media for updates.