The Magic of Calvin and Hobbes

Episode 22: Dinosaurs! (Featuring I Know Dino and The Common Descent Podcast)

Happy Dinosaur Day! Calvin loves dinosaurs, and so do we! In this episode we are joined by Garret and Sabrina of I Know Dino and Will and David of The Common Descent Podcast. We spend most of the episode nerding out over dinosaurs and the dinosaur art in Calvin and Hobbes. It was such a fun conversation, and we hope you will enjoy it!
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Episode 21: The Time Machine

Time flies! Especially if you have a cardboard box! In this episode, we discuss the second of Calvin's cardboard box inventions, the Time Machine. We visit the Jurassic period twice, and the future once (or maybe a couple times, if the wagon trips count).
Apologies for the slightly weird audio on this one- there were some recording issues, but it still works.
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Episode 20: Calvinball (and Lesser Sports)

We've reached the halfway point of our podcast, and to celebrate, we're discussing Calvin's favorite game. No sport is less organized than Calvinball! That's what makes it better by far! In this episode, we start by exploring the lesser sports, which are all such a bore, seeking to get to Calvinball. Come along and play with us!
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Episode 19: Calvin the Philosophizer

In this episode, Calvin asks the big questions: What's the point of human existence? Whence do we come? What are we? Where are we going? (He came from his room, he's a kid with big plans, and he's going outside)There's a surprising amount of philosophy in Calvin and Hobbes, and Bill Watterson manages to make it both poignant and entertaining. Come join us as we discuss the philosophical musings of our favorite 6-year-old!
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Episode 18: Calvin the Bard (Songs and Poems)

From the GROSS clubhouse password to musings on a sleeping Hobbes, from verses on T. rex eating folks to A Nauseous Nocturne, Calvin and Hobbes is full of poems! Some of them are even clearly songs. Join us as we talk about poems in Calvin and Hobbes, and give you our renditions of the musical ones!
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Episode 17: Stupendous Man

Who is that masked man? And why has he never been photographed with handsome 6-year-old millionaire playboy Calvin? In this episode we discuss the masked man of might, Stupendous Man! Come join us to learn about his muscles of magnitude, the villains he faces, and the hazards of zippers for superhero costumes.
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Episode 16: Calvin's Mom

A few episodes ago we talked about Calvin's dad. An equally important topic is Calvin's relationship with his mom. In this episode we discuss who she is, what we know about her backstory, and why, despite all the aggravation Calvin causes her, she's a good mom. Come join us!
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Episode 15: Where Does Calvin Live?

In one strip, Miss Wormwood asks Calvin what state he lives in, and he says "Denial." He's not wrong. But now we ask that question: where does Calvin live? In this episode we'll examine all the clues, starting big and narrowing in!
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Episode 14: Pouncing Tiger, Hidden Calvin

One of the staples of Calvin and Hobbes is Hobbes pouncing on Calvin. This episode explores all the different ways this happens, and we revel in the creativity. Come along for the ride!
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Episode 13: Babysitting and Rosalyn

Bill Watterson said he thinks Rosalyn is the only person who intimidates Calvin (we think maybe also Moe). In this episode we talk about Calvin's terrifying baby sitter/swim instructor. Is it better to babysit with an iron fist or a more gentle touch? Find out in this episode!
Here is a list of the comics mentioned this episode, along with their publication dates and the books where they can be found.
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