On episode 220 of Toon Talk Weekly, Jake and Brad experience the inefficiencies of cubicle life when they watch an episode of “Dilbert.”  Listen to the episode above or download the MP3 (32.3 mb). Dilbert began airing on UPN in January of 1999 and ran for a total of 2 seasons and 30 episodes. The series is based on the comic strip of the same name created by Scott Adams. The show follows the adventures of Dilbert, a middle-aged white collar employee and his life in the workplace. Dilbert shows a higher intelligence that his incompetent coworkers but has little power in workplace to change the inefficiencies he experiences every day. Subscribe to Toon Talk Weekly!iTunes: http://www.tinyurl.com/toontalk Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/toon-talk-weekly Follow us everywhere!Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/toontalkweekly Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/toontalkweekly Google+: http://plus.google.com/+toontalkweekly Or send us an email to: [email protected] Toon Talk Weekly - Episode 220 - Show Notes

On episode 219 of Toon Talk Weekly, Jake and Brad jump back into the action of 90s cartoons when they watch an episode of “Action Man.” Listen to the episode above or download the MP3 (28.2 mb). Action Man was created by DIC Entertainment and Bohbot Entertainment and was based on the Hasbro toy line of the same name. The series ran for 2 seasons and 26 total episodes from 1995 to 1996. The show follows the adventures of Action Man and his elite multinational task force, Action Force, as they fight against the evil terrorist Dr. X. Action Man is also portrayed as being an amnesiac who is trying to unlock the mystery of his past. Subscribe to Toon Talk Weekly!iTunes: http://www.tinyurl.com/toontalk Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/toon-talk-weekly Follow us everywhere!Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/toontalkweekly Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/toontalkweekly Google+: http://plus.google.com/+toontalkweekly Or send us an email to: [email protected] Toon Talk Weekly - Episode 219 - Show Notes

On episode 218 of Toon Talk Weekly, Jake and Brad mix, max and murp when they watch an episode of Cartoon Network’s “Mixels.” Listen to the episode above or download the MP3 (28.3 mb). Mixels was co-produced by The Lego Group and Cartoon Network Studios and aired for a total of 2 seasons and 31 episodes between 2014 and 2016. While there was a line of Mixels toys, Lego has stated that no more toys would be in production after 2016. In the world of Mixels, the Mixels themselves are all in different colored fun-loving tribes. They have the ability to mix (combine 2 Mixels), max (combine 3 Mixels of the same tribe), or murp (when a mix goes horribly wrong) in all sorts of different situations. The Mixels battle the evil desaturated Nixels and their leader, King Nixel. Subscribe to Toon Talk Weekly!iTunes: http://www.tinyurl.com/toontalk Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/toon-talk-weekly Follow us everywhere!Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/toontalkweekly Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/toontalkweekly Google+: http://plus.google.com/+toontalkweekly Or send us an email to: [email protected] Toon Talk Weekly - Episode 218 - Show Notes

On episode 217 of Toon Talk Weekly, Jake and Brad eat way too many monster cookies at their local middle school when they watch an episode of Nickelodeon’s “Bunsen is a Beast.” Listen to the episode above or download the MP3 (32.6 mb). Bunsen is a Beast was created by Butch Hartman for Nickelodeon and premiered February 21, 2017. The series currently has one season and twenty-one total episodes. The show follows the adventures Bunsen, the only monster who attends the all human Muckledunk Middle School. Along with his best friend Mikey, the two tackle the pressures of fitting in together. The series focuses on topics of inclusion, integration, and accepting one another for your differences while also showing the benefits of learning more about one another’s culture. Subscribe to Toon Talk Weekly!iTunes: http://www.tinyurl.com/toontalk Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/toon-talk-weekly Follow us everywhere!Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/toontalkweekly Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/toontalkweekly Google+: http://plus.google.com/+toontalkweekly Or send us an email to: [email protected] Toon Talk Weekly - Episode 217 - Show Notes

On episode 216 of Toon Talk Weekly, Jake and Brad head to their favorite arcade from the 80s when they watch an episode of “Pac-Man: The Animated Series.” Listen to the episode above or download the MP3 (27.1 mb). Pac-Man was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and is based on the video game of the same name created by Namco. The series first premiered on ABC and ran for a total of 44 episodes and 2 seasons from 1982 to 1983. The show follows the adventures of Pac-Man and his family in and around the world of Pac-Land. Most episodes of the series center around the ongoing battle between the Pac family and the Ghost Monsters. The Ghost Monsters are led by Mezmaron, who’s sold mission is to control the source of Power Pellets which serve as the primary food and power source in Pac-Land. Subscribe to Toon Talk Weekly!iTunes: http://www.tinyurl.com/toontalk Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/toon-talk-weekly Follow us everywhere!Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/toontalkweekly Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/toontalkweekly Google+: http://plus.google.com/+toontalkweekly Or send us an email to: [email protected] Toon Talk Weekly - Episode 216 - Show Notes

On episode 215 of Toon Talk Weekly, Jake and Brad start their first year of college together when they watch an episode of MTV’s 2002 series “3 South.” Listen to the episode above or download the MP3 (27.7 mb). 3 South was created by Mark Hentemann and Steve Callaghan, both who previously wrote for Family Guy. Hentemann also created the series Bordertown which we covered on episode 182 of Toon Talk Weekly. 3 South ran in 2002 for one season and thirteen total episodes. The series follows two lifelong friends, Sanford and Del, and their adventures at the fictional Barder college. The school itself is filed with stupid, inept, and irresponsible students and faculty but in nearly every situation Sanford and Del are typically painted as the heroes of the day. Subscribe to Toon Talk Weekly!iTunes: http://www.tinyurl.com/toontalk Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/toon-talk-weekly Follow us everywhere!Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/toontalkweekly Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/toontalkweekly Google+: http://plus.google.com/+toontalkweekly Or send us an email to: [email protected] Toon Talk Weekly - Episode 215 - Show Notes

Welcome to the first episode of Toon Talk Sessions, a Toon Talk Weekly interview series! Listen above of download the MP3 (67.4mb). For some time now, we’ve wanted to sit down and interview the people that work behind the scenes on bringing our favorite cartoons to life. It’s no secret that animation is no small task and it requires a large team to create these awesome shows. On this episode of Toon Talk Sessions Jake had the chance to talk with Canadian artist Rich Dannys about his work in cartoons. Rich Dannys is a freelance illustrator and cartoonist, based in Oshawa, Ontario. He is an experienced Layout/Design artist, that has worked at many of Toronto’s finest animation studios. His style ranges from work featuring: animated cartoon & comic-book sensibilities – to vintage/retro motifs, with occasional ‘classical’ overtones. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:How he got into the cartoon industry His early work on Beetlejuice and the time he fired himself Stories and the coolest scene from the Cadillacs and Dinosaurs seriesRich’s education and teaching experience in Canada The extraordinary pipeline on his latest project, Welcome to the WayneHis love of comics and where he finds inspiration His advice for getting into the cartoon industry and improving your art For more about Rich Dannys and his work you can find him at the following: Tumblr - richdannys.tumblr.com/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/richdannys/ Portfolio - www.coroflot.com/Attezarf IMDb - www.imdb.com/name/nm2147403/ Subscribe to Toon Talk Weekly! iTunes: www.tinyurl.com/toontalk Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/toon-talk-weekly Follow us everywhere! Twitter: www.twitter.com/toontalkweekly Facebook: www.facebook.com/toontalkweekly Google+: plus.google.com/+toontalkweekly Or send us an email to: [email protected]

On episode 214 of Toon Talk Weekly, Jake and Brad start our new job at the local bodega when we watch an episode of Cartoon Network’s “OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes.” Trouble listening here? Download the MP3 (31.3 mb). OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes was created by Ian Jones-Quartey for Cartoon Network and was based off the original pilot episode from 2013 titled “Lakewood Plaza Turbo.” The series is produced by Cartoon Network studios and is currently in it’s first season. In the year 201X, the world is populated by anime, manga, and video game-esque characters. The show follows a young boy named K.O. and his efforts to become the world’s greatest hero while working at Gar’s Bodega, a hero supply shop in the Lakewood Plaza strip mall.  iTunes: http://www.tinyurl.com/toontalk Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/toon-talk-weekly Follow us everywhere! Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/toontalkweekly Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/toontalkweekly Google+: http://plus.google.com/+toontalkweekly Or send us an email to: [email protected] Toon Talk Weekly - Episode 214 - Show Notes

On episode 213 of Toon Talk Weekly, Jake and Brad head back to the 1960s when they watch an episode of “The Archie Show.” Trouble listening here? Download the MP3 (28.1 mb). The Archie Show was produced by Filmation and originally ran on CBS between 1968 and 1969. The show had a total of 17 episodes and was based on the comics by Bob Montana. The series follows Archie and his friends from Riverdale high school. The animated series was designed to emulate the popular live-action TV show, the Monkees, complete with rock music segments in between episodes.  iTunes: http://www.tinyurl.com/toontalk Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/toon-talk-weekly Follow us everywhere! Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/toontalkweekly Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/toontalkweekly Google+: http://plus.google.com/+toontalkweekly Or send us an email to: [email protected] Toon Talk Weekly - Episode 213 - Show Notes

On episode 212 of Toon Talk Weekly, Jake and Brad become foreign exchange students on a tropical island when they watch an episode from the series “Mike, Lu & Og.” Trouble listening here? Download the MP3 (21.0 mb). Mike, Lu & Og was created by Mikhail Shindel, Mikhail Aldashin and Charles Swenson for Cartoon Network. It originally aired from 1999 to 2001 and was the network’s seventh show in it’s Cartoon Cartoons programming block. The series follows a girl named Mike, a foreign exchange student from Manhattan; a self-appointed island princess named Lu; and a boy-genius named Og. The trio takes part in a variety of adventures as Mike and the island’s natives share their customs with each other. iTunes: http://www.tinyurl.com/toontalk Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/toon-talk-weekly Follow us everywhere! Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/toontalkweekly Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/toontalkweekly Google+: http://plus.google.com/+toontalkweekly Or send us an email to: [email protected] Toon Talk Weekly - Episode 212 - Show Notes