This is where it all began. Square one on a little checkered TV channel. The home of network media mogul's brainchild where a big 'ol pile of cartoons must reconfigure itself in a new, hip way to give kids network competitors like Nickelodeon and Disney a run for their money. Join podcast nomad and animation expert Brett (aka BDubs) as he explores the foundational decisions leading to the formation of Cartoon Network in 1992, along with digging up a few poignant quotes and sharing his memories on the event.

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Note: Originally Published March 21, 2025 exclusively on Spotify.