Back of the Cereal Box: Saturday Morning Cartoons, Comic Books and Kaiju

May the 4th Be With You! It's Star Wars Day and John "Johnny Beyond" Pyka and Willow Cavitt are joined by Hollis Thompson and Chris Vaglio to celebrate the Saturday's of our youth with Star Wars animation; From Ewoks & Droids to Bad Batch and Tales of the Empire! Plus, the WORLD DEBUT of or new theme song! Jump in your pjs, grab a big bowl of cereal and join us in the virtual rec room and be a part of the show! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins & minerals!

Special Bonus crossover episode! Johnny co-hosts this episode of Cryptid Crunch and he and Willow Skylor go after the truth about the Dover Demon!

It's been 47 years since the first sightings of The Dover Demon! Join Keisha and Willow as they break down what this creature could be and what are the similarities between The Demon and the Cree Folklore legend, The Mannegishi!

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Is Blackstar The Superior Fantasy Superhero? Blackstar only lasted one season of 13 episodes but is remembered fondly by fans today. John "Johnny" Pyka and Aubrey Cavitt take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly and answer the question once and for all! So jump in your PJs, grab a big bowl of cereal and join us in the virtual rec room to celebrate the fun of the Saturdays of our youth; Cartoons, Comic Books, and Kaiju movies! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified by 8 essential vitamins and minerals! New Loot sponsored by Entertainment Earth at ⁠https://ee.toys/cerealbox⁠ Support the show at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cerealboxpodcast⁠ Official Merch Store - ⁠https://www.cafepress.com/cerealboxpodcast⁠ "Can't Beat An Original" performed by D'Elle Memphis!

Come Sail Away with the Pirates of Dark Water! Many consider the short-lived Hanna Barbera series a masterpiece in animated storytelling. At the very least it is one of the most over looked and underrated series of the era. John Pyka and Aubrey Cavitt take an in depth journey into the history and fandom of Dark Water! So jump in your PJs, grab a big bowl of cereal and join us in the virtual rec room to celebrate the fun of the Saturdays of our youth; Cartoons, Comic Books, and Kaiju movies! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified by 8 essential vitamins and minerals! New Loot sponsored by Entertainment Earth at ⁠https://ee.toys/cerealbox⁠ Support the show at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cerealboxpodcast⁠ Official Merch Store - ⁠https://www.cafepress.com/cerealboxpodcast⁠ "Can't Beat An Original" performed by D'Elle Memphis!

The Darker Side of AI - A special bonus simulcast courtesy of the I-Scream Queens!

The ISQs are joined by special guests John Pyka, Bryan Huff, Joey the Roadie, and Geek Gumshoe for a fascinating chat about the AI tech advancements, and issues it poses for artists, performers, and intellectual property. AI's rapid growth into other industries and if and how it is being regulated.

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Did You Take A Ride On The Great Space Coaster? Is Gary Gnu your spirit animal? Was the great space coaster part of your weekdays? John "Johnny Beyond" Pyka, Willow Skylor, and Aubrey Cavitt take a time travel trip back in time on the Great Space Coaster! Celebrating the fun of the Saturdays of our youth, and the stuff we love today! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins & minerals! Let's open the box and see what's inside! Support the show at www.patreon.com/cerealboxpodcast

Who is She-Ra? John Pyka, Willow Skylor, Aubrey Cavitt and you take a deep dive into the origins of Filmation's She-Ra series, created to draw girls into the Grayskull Universe. Special appearance by She-Ra script writer and storyboard artist Rob Lamb! So jump in your PJs, pour a big bowl of your favorite cereal and join us in the virtual rec room to celebrate Saturday morning cartoons, comic books, kaiju movies! 100% Non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamons and minerals! "Can't Beat An Original" performed by D'Elle Memphis! Become a Cereal Box Super Friend at www.patreon.com/cerealboxpodcast!

Guest hosts Kelly Guentner & Crayle Vanest (Back Issue Breakfast Club) interview comic creator Mike Maihack as part of the Multiverse Funraiser! Mike is known for indie comic Cleopatra in Space, as well as his more recent work with Marvel on Spider-man: Animals Assemble. For more information on the Multiverse FunRaiser, go to www.themultiversefunraiser.com For more information on our charity partner, ComicBooks For Kids, go to www.comicbooksforkids.org To donate to our CB4K fundraiser, you can either donate at the CB4K website listed above or directly to the fundraiser listed on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/themultiversefunraiser

So you wanna know what it takes to be an indie author?

Hosts Crayle Vanest and John "Johnny" Pyka are joined by Chris Jowers and Charli Megan as part of the Multiverse Funraiser to discuss the creative process of being an Indie Author!

For more information on the Multiverse FunRaiser, go to www.themultiversefunraiser.com For more information on our charity partner, ComicBooks For Kids, go to www.comicbooksforkids.org To donate to our CB4K fundraiser, you can either donate at the CB4K website listed above or directly to the fundraiser listed on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/themultiversefunraiser

Capatain America Did What???

Professor Hollis Thompson joins Hosts John Pyka and Kelly Guenter during the Multiverse Funraiser to discuss the ties between comics and WWII For more information on the Multiverse FunRaiser, go to www.themultiversefunraiser.com For more information on our charity partner, ComicBooks For Kids, go to www.comicbooksforkids.org To donate to our CB4K fundraiser, you can either donate at the CB4K website listed above or directly to the fundraiser listed on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/themultiversefunraiser

What is Comic Books for Kids?

Willow Skylor and Kelly Guentner interviews Mark Weiss, President and Founder of ComicBooks For Kids as part of the Multiverse Funraiser! For more information on the Multiverse FunRaiser, go to www.themultiversefunraiser.com For more information on our charity partner, ComicBooks For Kids, go to www.comicbooksforkids.org To donate to our CB4K fundraiser, you can either donate at the CB4K website listed above or directly to the fundraiser listed on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/themultiversefunraiser

Shannon Farnon was the first actress to play Wonder Woman on screen, as part of the Saturday morning cartoon series The Super Friends, from 1973 to 1983!

Guest host Kelly Guenter sits down with Shannon for a fascinating and inspirational discussion about portraying such a beloved character and the responsibility that came with it. This episode was recorded as a part of the Multiverse Funraiser to benefit Comic Books for Kids! Learn more and donate at www.cb4k.org!

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We live for Saturday! John Pyka and crew kick off Saturday with Back of the Cereal Box, with special guest Clyde Hall to discuss the hostory between Saturday morning cartoons and comic books! This episode was part of the 2024 Multiverse Funraiser to benefit Comicooks For Kids! For more information on the Multiverse FunRaiser, go to www.themultiversefunraiser.com For more information on our charity partner, ComicBooks For Kids, go to www.cb4k.org To donate to our CB4K fundraiser, you can either donate at the CB4K website listed above or directly to the fundraiser listed on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/themultiversefunraiser

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye. One of the best cartoons to come out in the 80's. It is the first television series in the Transformers franchise, it depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects. "Johnny Beyond" John Pyka, Aubrey Cavitt and Willow Skylor dig in deep on the first story arc from 1984 (arguably the best year in geek pop culture history)! Join the chat and share your memories and thoughts about the original Transformers series! 100% Non-Toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals! "Live for Saturday" performed by Johnny Beyond!

2023 has been a roller coaster for geek pop culture projects, largely due to the prevelance and influence of toxic fandom. We need to have a serious discussion about this phenomenon and maybe with your help, figure out how to combat it.

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Bonus Patreon exclusive live-stream!

John Pyka reviews Episode 1 of the 1971 Hanna-Barbera series Josie & The Pussy Cats and takes a deep dive into the canon history of Iron Fist among controversy over potential future appearances.

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What do you really know about Johnny, Aubrey and Willow? Well, now is your chance to learn everything you ever wanted to know (and some stuff you didn't) about our intrepid cereal box trio! Join the chat and ask your questions too! 100% Non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals!

What REALLY Happened to The Marvels? Special advanced sneak peek of a new regular mid week series - Wednesday Night Bites. This series will be a Patreon exclusive but you get a first taste here for free!

Every week we'll talk about things that we don't have time for on Saturday mornings!

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Johnny reviews the 1987 animated film GI Joe: The Movie. The video version of this show is available exclusively to our Patreon supporters.

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It's true, the 1989 Disney classic The Little Mermaid is the best animated film of all time and Johnny says he can prove it! Join us for the final show of 2023 and join the chat and be a part of the show! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals! "Can't Beat An Original" Performed by D'Elle Mempis and the murdering crows!

Dinosaurs! Don Bluth Studios! ow could you go wrong? You cant and The Land Before Time launch a franchise that has been a family favorite for over 30 years. Johnny, Aubrey and Willow take a look at this family classic! Join us in the rec room and let your voice be heard! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals! "Can't Beat An Original" performed by D'Elle Memphis and the Murdering Crows.

Batman The Animated Series was the pinnacle of Saturday morning animation and the Mask of the Phantasm movie is often cited as the best of the series, and among the best Batman theatrical releases.

It’s also our 3rd year anniversary episode!

Johnny, Willow and Aubrey are joined by Cade Hawkins, Ryan Permison and other surprise guests to discuss Batman: Mask of the Phantasm!

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The Saturday Matinee Movies series continues with Transformers: The Movie from 1986. Most fans consider this THE definitive Transformers. Do you agree or disagree? 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals. "Can't Beat An Original" performed by D'Elle Memphis and the Murdering Crows.Get your favorite Transformers toya and collectibles at Entertainment Earth - https://ee.toys/I5ND3ESupport the show and get access to exclusive shows at www.patreon.com/cerealboxpodcast

Which is better? Marvel or DC? Johnny, Aubrey and special guest Eli Cash are at Gallatin Comic Con to answer that question! 100% non toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals! “Can’t Beat An Original” performed by D’Elle Memphis and the Murdering Crows.

What is the Secret of NIMH? Johhny, Aubrey and Willow will decode the secrets and messages in the Don Bluth classic The Secret of NIMH as part of our Saturday Matinee Movies series! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast with 8 essential vitamins & minerals! "Can't Beat An Original" performed by D'Elle Memphis!

It's Scoobtober and what better way to celebrate than with the sequel to the movie that launched the Scooby Doo resurgence, Return To Zombie Island! Best of all Aubrey and Johnny will be broadcasting live from Hallowcon so it is a double knockout punch! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamons and minerals! "Can't Beat An Original" performed by D'Elle Memphis!

Time to pop in a classic animated movie and gather around the tv in the rec room for a fun Saturday afternoon movie matinee! The next in our series of Saturday afternoon matinee movies is a deep dive into the stop motion animated adventure ParaNorman! 100% Non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals! "Can't Beat An Original" performed by D'Elle Memphis!

It's October. Spooky season and we are starting a new series: Saturday Matinee Movies. Each week we will be taking a lot at favorite animated movies that are perfect for a Saturday afternoon in the rec room! So put some blankets and pillows on the floor, grab your favorite saturday movie snacks and lets talk animated movies! Up first for October, the beloved classic Coraline! 100% non-toxic and the only podcat fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals! "Can't Beat An Original" performed by D'Elle Memphic with the Murdering Crows! Connect, follow and support our show(s) at www.backofthecerealbox.fun

Halloween is here! While Johnny's away, the Ghouls will play! Willow, D'Elle and Aubrey invited some of our spooky friends to join us in welcoming our favorite Spooky Season festivities.

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Our final installment in our Kaiju Saturday Matinee we are revisiting Johnny’s all-time favorite Godzilla movie, the 2004 movie Godzilla: Final Wars! Mutants heroes vs Kaiju vs alien invaders: this movie had it all, and is considered by many fans as the best Godzilla movie ever made! Agree or disagree, join us in the virtual rec room and be a part of the show! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins & minerals! “Can’t beat an original “ performed by D’Elle Memphis.

It's Saturday morning in 1978 and Godzilla is all the rage so Hanna-Barbera came to the rescue to gift fans the first Godzilla Saturday morning cartoon! But was it a hit or a miss? Johnny, Willow and Aubrey take a deep dive and review the Hanna-Barbera version of the King of the Monsters! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins & minerals! "Can't Beat An Original" performed by D'Elle Memphis with the Murdering Crows.

King Caesar is one of the weirdest, but coolest Kaiju in the Godzilla mythos and as we continue our Kaiju Krunch Saturday Matinee series the gang takes a deep dive look at this Guardian Protector Kaiju and ally of Godzilla from the 1974 movie Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla! Join us in the super chat and share your Kaiju Saturday Matinee memories! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals! "Can't Beat An Original" performed by the Murdering Crows! Connect and support the shows at www.backofthecerealbox.fun!

Gamera: Rebirth is finally here and we are going to review the Netflix animated series and share our initial thoughts. "But Johnny, this is a new show..." Yes, but it is in our wheelouse and we don't only cover older stuff. Just because it's old doesn't mean it's good or better, and just because it's new doesn't mean it is not worth consideration... So join the super chat and make your voice known! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals! Connect and support the show(s) at www.buymeacoffee.com/cerealboxpod

Big stompy monsters? Yessir! This coming Saturday we start a new series of Saturday Matinee Monster Movie discussion, starting with Gamera: Guardian of the Universe! Get ready for Kaiju Krunch! 100% Non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals. "Can't Beat An Original" is performed by The Murdering Crows. Get their album 4 Bad Crows everywhere you buy music!

OK, so it's not really George's last ride, but it is the last in our Saturday Morning 101 series. Is the Jetsons a prophetic look at our future? What did they get right so far? We'll take a deep dive into the fun and fright of the Hanna Barbera classic! 100% non-toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins and minerals! "Can't Beat An Original" performed by he Murdering Crows. Get their album 4 Bad Crows where ever you buy music! New Loot Sponsored by Entertainment Earth - https://ee.toys/cerealbox

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One man rose up to break his bonds and fight against tyrrany! Learn all about Thundarr that the wonderful adventure series created by Alex Toth (with Jack Kirby) for Ruby Spears Saturday mornings! 100% Non Toxic and the only podcast fortified with 8 essential vitamins & minerals!

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