You Don’t Know Peanuts - The Untold Stories
This is the official Peanuts podcast, offering behind-the-scenes insights into the Peanuts universe. Each week it explores different aspects of the comic strip, such as character origins, relationships like Snoopy and Woodstock, and Charles Schulz's impact. Interviews with people who were involved provide untold stories and cultural context.
Episodes
Why Gen Z is obsessed with Snoopy
For the final episode of this season of You Don’t Know Peanuts, hosts Melissa and Damian talk with content creators Thalia (@milkyyoats) and Melissa (@snoopylovinggal) to discuss why Gen Z is just so taken with Snoopy (specifically with a puffer coat)!
Snoopy and the Peanuts gang in the world of licensing
Melissa and Damian speak with Liz Conyngham, the former brand director of Peanuts Worldwide to learn more about the process of licensing; working with Sparky, and how products featuring Snoopy and the Peanuts gang end up on the shelves of our stores.
A history of Peanuts and Arbor Day
Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation, joins the podcast to discuss the longstanding partnership with the Peanuts brand, as well as the 50th anniversary of the classic special, It’s Arbor Day, Charlie Brown.
Be Cool, Give Blood: Peanuts’ partnership with the American Red Cross
Melissa and Damian chat with Darren Irby from the American Red Cross to talk about the multiple campaigns that Peanuts and the nonprofit have teamed up for; the Gen Z turnout, and why Snoopy and the Peanuts gang were the right choice for a collaboration.
Snoopy all the time: Peanuts in watches
Melissa and Damian kick off this new season with a conversation with Chris Bracco, the executive vice president creative director of the Charles M. Schulz studio, who dives into all things Peanuts in the world of watches. The trio discusses the partnerships with brands such as Omega, Timex, and Bamford; the process of designing and approving product, and how the Apple Watch faces came to be.
Stepping into ICE! A Charlie Brown Christmas (Bonus episode)
In this holiday bonus episode, our hosts speak with the senior director of special events and creative for ICE!, an immersive holiday experience that features the beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas.
A Guide to All Things Peanuts
This week Melissa and Damian speak with Derrick Bang - whose book, 50 years of happiness: A tribute to Charles M. Schulz, is the reference guide for Peanuts employees to gain even deeper knowledge of the brand. We dive in to all things Peanuts, as well as Derrick's other works that encapsulate the world of the iconic comic strip.
Being Snoopy: The Untold Stories of Everyone's Favorite Beagle
Snoopy is one of the most beloved characters in all of comics. Known for his many personas and lovable energy - he is truly one of a kind. In this episode, we speak with Judy Sladky, the woman who has been appearing as the beagle for over 40 years, who shares what it is truly like to "be" Snoopy.
Essential Peanuts: A Look Into 75 Years Of The Iconic Comic Strip
In honor of the release of the official book celebration of the 75th anniversary of Peanuts, Creative Director Emeritus of Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, Paige Braddock, joins us to talk about her contributions to the book, as well as the history and the legacy of Schulz's art.
The Story Behind Beaglefest
Long before the viral puffer coat plush, Snoopy was turning comic fans into committed collectors. In this episode, Peanuts Collectors Club President Kathy Magrane talks to Melissa and Damian about some of the world’s most famous beagle’s biggest fanatics and the ultimate Peanuts party: Beaglefest.
75 Years of Peanuts: The Comic-Con 2025 Panel Celebrates Schulz’ Lasting Genius
From seven newspapers to worldwide acclaim, plain white tee to famous zigzag, Snoopy on four paws to an upright Joe Cool, the story of Peanuts’ evolution is the story of all of our lives. At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, a panel of behind-the-scenes experts and famous followers—including Snoopy mega-fan Alec Baldwin—share their insights on Charles Schulz’ unparalleled achievement.
Knott's Berry Farm: Riding the roller-coaster from berry stand to Camp Snoopy
How did a knack for growing a brand-new berry turn into a major American theme park? Why did a child-scaring mascot lead to a long-running relationship with Charles Schulz and the Peanuts gang? And who cemented that link through ice-skating? We talk with Ken Parks from Knott's Berry Farm to find out more...
Where's Schroeder Hall? The Story Behind Peanuts And Classical Music
Where can you find Schroeder Hall - as well as a statue of Lucy dressed as a cheerleader? Why Sonoma State University, not far from the Schulz museum, of course! Today, we talk with Jacob Yarrow, executive director of the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University. Learn all about the connection between Peanuts, Sparky and classical music; including Schroeder, Beethoven and the musicians tha
The story behind Snoopy, Vince Guaraldi and All That Jazz
That catchy Christmas song, the time Snoopy went up again the Beatles and other stories about the “Peanuts” music everyone loves
Snoopy Went To Space. What It Took To Get Him There
Snoopy returned to space on the first launch of the Artemis rocket as the official Zero Gravity Indicator. Hear from NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell Thompson about having a special Snoopy plush made specifically to ride on the first launch - it's not nearly as simple as it sounds!
Secrets of the Schulz Museum: Paperback Peanuts
Since 1952, fans have eagerly lined their shelves with the colorful spines of Peanuts paperbacks. The pocket-sized books sold millions, as readers could sit down and enjoy nearly a year’s worth of Peanuts strips at once. We talk with Benjamin L. Clark, curator of the Charles M. Schulz Museum to discover the history of these beloved treasures, see the full collection of titles, and learn how it all
The Story Behind ‘Peanuts’, Starbucks and Increasing Kindness and Appreciation
After years of planning, "Project Cashew" is finally revealed — not as a plan for world domination but as a plan to increase kindness and appreciation. We learn about a new partnership with Starbucks, lovely Peanuts mugs and, if you live in France, where you can get a "Charlie Brownie." Intrigued yet?
Why Snoopy is Connected to NASA
Which spacecraft were named "Charlie Brown" and "Snoopy"? How many Snoopy dolls have flown in space? What is the NASA "Silver Snoopy" award? We talk to Silver Snoopy recipient and former NASA Flight Controller (and Snoopy super-fan) Ginger Kerrick about the long history between NASA and Peanuts.
Snoopy’s Influence on Fashion, Then and Now
We explore the influence of the Peanuts comic strip on the world of fashion with Lynn Downey, former Levi’s archivist and author. Why did Charlie Brown have that zigzag pattern on his shirt, and how did Lucy's outfits change in the 1970s? Downey takes us behind the scenes of the upcoming “Snoopy in Style” exhibition in Paris, celebrating 75 years of Peanuts' lasting impact on the fashion industry.
Apple TV+ Showrunner on Making Snoopy Laugh and other TV Secrets
We talk with Rob "Boots" Boutilier about how he started in animation, his trip to NASA on behalf of Peanuts, his work on The Snoopy Show and Camp Snoopy on AppleTV+ and how they managed to get Snoopy's "voice" recorded for shows. We also talk about his experiences at the Schulz Museum and the one thing you'll never see.
Unique Program Brings Snoopy Art to Hospitals Around the World
Since 1984, The Foundation for Hospital Art has been dedicated to softening the hospital environment with colorful paintings, wall murals and ceiling tiles. Over 1,000,000 volunteers and patients have united to create over 53,000 paintings for over 8,500 hospitals in 195 countries.
Peanuts Worldwide has teamed up with the foundation to bring Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown and the whole Pean
Jeannie Schulz: The Woman Behind the Man Behind Peanuts
Did Charles Schulz tell lots of jokes? Did he enjoy a good prank? What kind of humor made him LOL? Hear the behind-the-scenes stories about his sense of humor when we talk with Charles' wife, Jeannie Schulz. Jeannie shares some of her late husband's favorite jokes and how something as serious as War and Peace impacted the Peanuts comics. Jeannie also talks about how Sparky was a master at the pa
The Secret History (and Superfandom) Behind Charles Schulz’s Long Relationship with Hallmark
Hallmark and Peanuts have sold over one billion Peanuts greeting cards worldwide since their introduction in 1960. This partnership also helped produce the popular Snoopy plush dolls and the iconic Snoopy for President campaign. Peanuts podcast hosts Melissa Menta and David Templeton talk to Hallmark archivist and historian Samantha Bradbeer Stephens about the longstanding friendship between Hallm
How Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Other Peanuts Characters Transformed Public Art Worldwide
The Peanuts Global Artist Collective is an unprecedented global initiative in which the beloved Peanuts characters have been brought to life in new and exciting ways for the public to experience. The project was first launched in the spring of 2018 with seven murals in New York City and then expanded to numerous cities worldwide. Podcast hosts Melissa Menta and David Templeton talk to Brazilian a
The Origin Story of Franklin: How the First Black Peanuts Character Met the Gang
For the first 18 years of the Peanuts comic strip — from 1950 until 1968 — all the characters looked mostly the same: They were all white kids.
Then, with the nation battling civil unrest, a cartoon boy named Franklin changed everything.
Hear about what inspired the 1968 creation of Franklin and how he was brought into the Peanuts gang.
Melissa and David talk about Franklin’s enduring legacy and s
The Story Behind ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
Nothing about the holiday comic strip brought to life was conventional — from its jazz soundtrack and Bible verse to the child actors used to voice the now-classic Christmas classic. For over 50 years, we’ve been part of Charlie’s seasonal depression, Lucy’s pageant and the puny but perfect little tree wrapped by Linus’ blanket.
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" was the first of many Peanuts animated TV
The Untold Story Behind The Macy’s Day Parade Peanuts Balloons - What it Takes for Snoopy to Soar
How do they make those giant balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City? How do they keep them from flying away? How many times has Snoopy been part of the parade. What about Charlie Brown? Will Linus ever get his balloon?
Melissa and David get the inside scoop from Will Coss, vice president and executive producer of branded entertainment at Macy's. Will shares some of the ou
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