Prime Time Party Time

Prime Time Party Time reaches out to the community to get to the Bikini Bottom of why SpongeBob SquarePants has been such a beloved, popular show for so many years. Co-hosts Daniel and Tracy have never revealed their lack of admiration for the show that captured the hearts of most of their generation, and our listeners call in to give us lots to absorb on why SpongeBob SquarePants is and was a top slot in children’s prime time animation. 

Guest Starring Sean from Dana Point, Mary from Ohio, Debbie from San Diego, Wendy from LA, Carol from New York

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Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

May 24th, 2021

Tracy and Daniel travel through the ages of television to speak about title songs. From the earliest comedies to prestige dramas, they'll dive into how different approaches represent some of the most beloved TV series.

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Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

References & Further Reading:

Gallo, P. (2012, July 12). “‘Weeds’ Revives ‘Little Boxes’ Theme With Ben Folds, Steve Martin” The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/weeds-theme-steve-martin-kevin-nealon-348686/

Giles, J. (2019, April 15). “The 21 Best TV Theme Songs Of The Past 21 Years” Rotten Tomatoes. https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/best-tv-theme-songs/

Greene and Schneider. (2017, June 13). “The Best TV Theme Songs of the 21st Century, Ranked” Indiewire. https://www.indiewire.com/feature/best-tv-theme-songs-of-the-21st-century-ranked-1201841117/

Staff. (2015, October 6). “50 TV Theme Songs That Made the Billboard Charts: Listen” Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/photos/6715284/50-tv-theme-songs-on-billboard-charts-hannah-montana-friends-cheers-the-x-files

Staff. (2020, December 11). “The Fifty Best TV Theme Songs of All Time” Paste. https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/best-songs/the-50-best-tv-theme-songs/

Staff. ”Television Theme Songs” The Kennedy Center. https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/music/songs-about/television-theme-songs/

May 17th, 2021

Tracy and Daniel discuss the origins of the "will they, won’t they" trope as well as some other quintessential TV moments and references that have made it into today’s greater lexicon.

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Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

References & Other Reading:

McNear, C. (2018, August 4). The Will-They-or-Won't-They Goldilocks Test. The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/tv/2018/8/4/17649670/will-they-wont-they-tv-couples-test

Raftery, B. (2012, September 27). Cheers: The Best TV Show That’s Ever Been. GQ. https://www.gq.com/story/cheers-oral-history-extended

May 10th, 2021

Show composer J-Wright joins Tracy and Daniel for a rant, roast and maybe even a bit of a rave about reality television’s place in the greater TV landscape. 

Guest Starring J-Wright

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Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

References & Further Reading / Viewing:

BB Tooms. (2017, July 18). Matt/Cereal Showmance Tribute [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn4mueJ9wHs

NakeyJakey. (2020, February 18). Dating Shows [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn4mueJ9wHs

Witkowski, T. (2016, November 25). The real reason we love reality TV has nothing to do with watching people get humiliated. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/why-love-reality-tv-psychology-2016-11

May 3rd, 2021

Prime Time Party Time visits the best hotel on the English Riviera and discusses a staple of television - John Cleese and Connie Booth’s Fawlty Towers. No spa, cocktails or frills, but plenty of talk about the on-screen and off-screen stories brought to life by the original workplace comedy. Enjoy your stay!

Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/

Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

References & Further Reading:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072500/trivia

April 26th, 2021

Our weekly show is a show about shows within shows. Allow us to peel each layer of the onion of television: fictional shows within existing shows.

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Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

References & Further Reading:

Agard, Coggan, and Macias. (2018, March 18). The 10 best TV shows-within-shows. Entertainment Weekly. https://ew.com/tv/10-best-tv-shows-within-shows/

Amatangelo et al. (2018, August 24). The 15 Best TV Shows Within a TV Show. Paste. https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/shows-within-a-show/the-15-best-tv-shows-within-a-tv-show/

Aquilina, T. (2020, January 31). The 12 best movies-within-TV-shows. Entertainment Weekly. https://ew.com/tv/best-movies-within-tv-shows/

Zarum, L. (2017, May 16). 15 Amazing Fictional TV-Shows-Within-a-Show. Flavorwire. https://www.flavorwire.com/605403/15-amazing-fictional-tv-shows-within-a-show

Resistance Radio: https://open.spotify.com/album/6wp5uATZ1wfcngYTJ7QBOm?si=e-L-5ZCvTua8eX13N_aIJQ

April 19th, 2021

Tracy and Daniel compare the original 1993 and the current 2020 reboot of the Animaniacs. Get into the eternal zany zeitgeist of their trademarked pop culture and political satire as we mull over the target audience of this show in the Saturday morning cartoon lineup and the subtle shifts in the show as it takes the leap from network to Hulu.

Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/

Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

Further Reading & References:

Arbeiter, M. (2018, January 7). 9 of the Best ANIMANIACS Episodes to Rewatch. Nerdist. https://nerdist.com/article/animaniacs-9-best-episodes/

Maher, J. (2020, November 20). How to Make an Animaniacs Song That Truly Captures Life in 2020. Vulture. https://www.vulture.com/article/animaniacs-catch-up-song-hulu.html

March 12th, 2021

Tracy and Daniel explore the galaxy through the lens of Cowboy Bebop, an undeniably hip series that inspired a generation - and redefined anime as an indisputable art form. The Bebop crew is just trying to make a buck, and they're the most entertaining gang of bounty hunters in the year 2071. 3.. 2.. 1.. Let's jam.

Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/

Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

References & Further Reading:

Disalvo, P. (2019, July 28). 10 Things The Cowboy Bebop Remake Needs To Do If It Wants To Succeed. CBR. https://www.cbr.com/cowboy-bebop-live-action-remake-concerns/

Jackson, M. (2021, March 16). Netflix Live Action Cowboy Bebop Finally Wraps Production On Long-Delayed First Season. SyFy Wire. https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/netflix-cowboy-bebop-wraps-production-first-season

Pham, D. (2019, December 08). 10 Ways Cowboy Bebop Influenced Anime Forever. CBR. https://www.cbr.com/cowboy-bebop-ways-influenced-anime-forever/

Rizzo-Smith, J. (2017, November 23). The Many Inspirations of Cowboy Bebop Director Shinichiro Watanabe. IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/11/24/the-many-inspirations-of-cowboy-bebop-director-shinichiro-watanabe

Susking, A. (2014, December 17). Asteroid Blues. The Lasting Legacy of Cowboy Bebop. The Atlantic.https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/12/asteroid-blues-the-lasting-legacy-of-cowboy-bebop/383817/

April 5th, 2021

Online radio hosts Tracy and Daniel find simple yet profound connections with the characters and stories of a series based on a Japanese midnight diner.

Rolled Omelette recipe: https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-sweet-rolled-omelet/ 

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Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

March 29th, 2021

"Adult supervision required."

Listen Live Mondays @ 9p https://www.ptptshow.com/

Artwork By Fen https://www.instagram.com/fenlatte/

Theme Music By J-Wright https://www.jwrightmusic.com/

References & Further Reading:

Collins, S. (2014, April 24). Cartoon Network aims to turn prime-time tide with its Adult Swim. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-adult-swim-cartoon-central-20140424-story.html

Ho, R. (2020, May 28). The legacy of Mike Lazzo, creator of Adult Swim who recently left. AJC. https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2013/12/30/2013-The-year-of-the-Pretzel-Bun/stories/201312300007

Langdon, J. (2018, May 15). The History Of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. Ranker. https://www.ranker.com/list/history-of-adult-swim-cartoon-network/joesph-langdon

Ruiz, M. I. (2017, September 20). Meet Jason DeMarco, The Reason Adult Swim’s Music Is So Good. Pitchfork. https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/meet-jason-demarco-the-reason-adult-swims-music-is-so-good-interview/

Sketch. (2020, February 23). Remembering Adult Swim Action Saturdays. Toonami Faithful. .https://toonamifaithful.com/remembering-adult-swim-action-saturdays/

Sodergren, R. (2013, December 29). 2013: The year of the Pretzel Bun. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2013/12/30/2013-The-year-of-the-Pretzel-Bun/stories/201312300007

March 22, 2021