You Don’t Know Peanuts - The Untold Stories
New podcast weblogYou Don’t Know Peanuts - The Untold Stories is a behind-the-scenes look at the Peanuts universe: The characters, the TV specials, the people behind the scenes and the impact the Peanuts gang has had on society and culture, worldwide. The only official podcast from Peanuts will give you a new perspective on the comic strip.
Each week we’ll look at a different part of the Peanuts universe: how a character came to be, why Snoopy became friends with a bird, Charles Schulz’ fondness for all sports and how that influenced the comic strip. We talk to those who were there when it happened and have all the behind-the-scenes untold stories you’ve always wanted to hear.
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Episodes
Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
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)!
Thursday May 07, 2026
Thursday May 07, 2026
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.
Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Thursday Apr 30, 2026
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.
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
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.
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
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.
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
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.
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
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.
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
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.
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
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.
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
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.