Summer is in full-swing, and while many tropical or exotic destinations are packed to the brim with tourists, BDubs has decided to go somewhere more... remote - an island where nobody knows or goes but is concealing a certain show.

Join me as we look under the hood of this short-lived, often forgotten hidden gem of the second wave of Cartoon Cartoon series on Cartoon Network where we'll meet some island inhabitants, learn about the history of the show, and why it still matters within the context of Cartoon Network's legacy. Hope you have your treasure map handy, we're going to dig a little deeper for this one.

Note: Music used in this episode is by The Red Elvises and Vladimir Horunzhy

Further Exploring:

View the show's Pilot Here

MonkeytheChannel's Playlist of the Show

Animation Magazine Article

Reddit Reacts to Mike Lu & Og

Mike, Lu, & Og Original Soundtrack

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Just what the F**k is happening here? Well, BDubs recently found a collection of nearly forgotten, offensive episodes that pushed the envelope too far on Cartoon Network and were promptly removed from their programming schedule... that is, until now. Let's crack open the vault and remove all the censor bars to witness the beauty and the horror of these "too edgy for kids tv" episodes across various Cartoon Network shows to conclude if they are still just as bada$$ as they are today, or if they have been watered down to plain milk toast due to time and a shift in cultural norms.

What is your take on any of these scandalously banned episodes?

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Democracy is a term thrown around a lot lately, mainly whenever it's threatened in countries collapsing under the weight of unfettered capitalistic greed. But what if our forefathers chose not to fight for it in our most pivotal time in history?

Today, BDubs zaps himself back to the Revolutionary War along with Otto, Larry, and Toddrussel to straighten out history's timeline before everything gets too twisted in tye-dye, no thanks to a groovier version of the historic seamstress. We'll cover episode info, trivia, ratings, memories and more, all before the war is over. Ready for battle? Let's load up our checkered cannons and let freedom of expression ring!

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Oh, you little piggy! Hope you're hungry for a 3-hour block of cartoons because BDubs is serving up a super-sized portion of programming block info!

Today, we sink our teeth into why this character got us gobbling up both classic and fresh cartoons long before the term "binge watching" came into being. I'll also share with you some of my own memories of watching Super Chunk back in the 90s and try out some trivia from its segments for those who want to play along as you listen.

What do you remember most about this unique programming block?

Check out the Super Chunk Compilation of Bumpers and Trivia

Here's a glimpse of the bizarre UK version of Super Chunk

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The premise is simple: Two dogs getting into too much trouble while searching for food and shelter. Is it any wonder a cartoon series like this still sticks in-between the folds our nostalgic brains decades later? Donovan Cook's cartoon may have taken inspiration from Ren & Stimpy, but there's still something unique about seeing an energetic little Dachshund and a lethargic Sheep Dog navigate the weaving paths of life together, come hell or high water. proving that even with no grandiose goal in mind, these canine characters can still have fun and make us laugh along the way.

In honor of 2 Stupid Dogs, BDubs follows the mischievous mutts through fairy tale houses and movie sets today to remember which of their antics still resonate with him in this recollection of favorite episodes. Plus, he'll cough up a couple of honorable mentions and reflect in the pet shop window why it matters in the context of Cartoon Network history.

Despite Mr. Hollywood's advice, I don't think there's anything WRONG with giving this underappreciated show some love *cue foghorn noise *

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What do a space cat, a mantis, and a dead superhero out in outer space all have in common? More than an affinity for jibberish, that's for sure! Today, BDubs joins the Space Ghost crew at the Ghost Planet and somewhere far off in the galaxy to compare two unusual, cult classic Cartoon Network Shows: Cartoon Planet and Space Ghost Coast to Coast. Just what makes them tick while standing apart from each other at the same time? That's what we're here to answer as we put both shows under a microscope for the fans. Maybe Moltar can mediate things from his control room before the lines on our TV sets blur too much.

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Is it actually good to be ugly, after all? Depending on if you're a hero sandwich or a weenie, your answer may differ.

In today's episode review, BDubs attends a play to grill a 2-part Cow & Chicken episode about meat products created by a bovine and performed by poultry, along with digging up some fun hot dog-related trivia, BDubs will also relate to his own memories of the episode growing up, and state why this matters within the fabric of Cartoon Network history and in general, life.

This may very well be the the strangest podcast episode we've done yet, but it's what listeners requested on social media, so let's give it a go and roast this Grade A weenie already!

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The phrase, "Dee Dee! Get out of my laboratory!" may sound vaguely familiar to some 90s Kids, but to those die-hard fans who absolutely love Dexter's Lab, it's more than a common show quote, it's an enduring memory of bliss.

Join BDubs today as he tinkers and experiments with the first two seasons of Dexter's Lab in the name of Science to give us an analysis of the Top 10 episodes the series has to offer. Some entries may surprise you, while others are expected to steal the show. Either way, there will be explosions and fun aplenty in Dexter's tech-driven, animated world.

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Every now then comes along an underdog. Someone who's eager and full of passion but doesn't quite have the connections or know-how just yet but finds the right place to be at the right time.

Enter Craig McCracken, a man whose love of comics and cartoons from the 1960s helped steer him to Hanna-Barbera studios where he would get his big break by introducing three little girls made of attitude to the world. From there he would go on to recreate WAC, develop shows for Disney and Netflix, and further cement his place in Animation history with one of the most prestigious awards an animator could earn: The Winsor McCay Award for lifetime achievement.

Today, BDubs combs through the life and legacy of legendary animator, Craig McCracken and how with the unrelenting help and support of his good friends and wife, he was able to bring a full body of work to the cartoon craving masses for the past three decades on TV and counting.

Watch Craig McCracken's Acceptance speech in full (2:08:26-2:18:14 of the video)

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Children's programming may be the last thing you think about when searching through Cartoon Network's Checkerboard Era catalogue of shows. However, one show proves that puppets can pack a punch full of education, creativity, and imagination when mixing in a few animated shorts in-between everyday happenings at the general store.

Join BDubs as he strolls through Main Street USA to visit Molly, Chelli, Bag, and the rest of the Big Bag gang to see through our cardboard tubes what this show really makes us feel when we look back on it and its ties to Sesame Street. We'll cover the show's origins, development, special episodes, and even some quirky merchandise associated with the short-lived show, so you too can grab your bag full of tricks and reminisce over 90s preschool-targeted TV shows all over again.

To watch some of the remaining episodes, head over to the Unofficial Big Bag YouTube Channel.

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