132. Hey Arnold: 30th Anniversary

KaBlam! is turning 30, and we're bringing together the people who helped make Nickelodeon's most wonderfully chaotic show! 🎉 Thirty years ago, cartoons and comics collided when KaBlam! burst onto Nickelodeon. Now, we're celebrating three decades of Henry and June, Action League Now!, Prometheus and Bob, Life with Loopy, Sniz & Fondue, and so many other unforgettable shorts! For this special anniversary reunion, we're joined by members of the creative team behind the series to revisit how KaBlam! got its start and hear the stories that happened behind the scenes. From the original concept for Henry and June (which almost involved a laundromat!) to the unconventional animation techniques behind Life with Loopy, there's plenty to unpack. We also get the story behind Prometheus and Bob's found-footage format, the wonderfully destructive world of Action League Now!, the show's unforgettable music, and why some of its most beloved segments never got the chance to become full-fledged series. Plus, we hear about a certain chicken belonging to Neil Young, the show's surprising connection to Burger King toys, the campaign to bring KaBlam! back for another season, and what it was like working on such an unconventional show during Nickelodeon's golden age. And stick around for our KaBlam!-themed This or That segment! Whether you grew up watching Henry and June turn the pages or spent your afternoons cheering on the Action League, this is a celebration of the people, creativity, and wonderfully weird ideas that made KaBlam! special Be sure to check out Mark Cooper's The Orange Tape to check out his song on KaBlam as well as a send up to Nickelodeon's History: https://open.spotify.com/album/0Bw7s9sQAIMQfITEcbibf0?si=QPKWdyCgRAeRJVu9NviHQA https://open.spotify.com/album/4u7Br9tYVP3jAOCikt8H1r?si=98mCn7c0Qc6S9NjQUeK8lA If you'd like to see about purchasing the screen used Prometheus and Bob, link below: https://sites.google.com/site/cotezellers/prometheus-bob4sale Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack Merch Store Email Us: [email protected]  YouTube: Splat Attack! Podcast Instagram: @SplatAttackPod Please leave us a review in your podcast app!  #splatattack #splatattackpodcast #podcast #vidcast #nostalgia #nickelodeon #90snickelodeon #nicktoons #90snicktoons #kablam

Hey Arnold! is turning 30, and we're celebrating with the voice of Harold Berman himself! 🎉 Join Splat Attack as we welcome Justin Shenkarow for a nostalgic, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most beloved animated shows of the '90s. Justin takes us inside the world of Hey Arnold! and shares what it was really like growing up while voicing Harold. From auditioning for the original pilot to recording alongside his fellow young cast members, these are the kinds of stories every '90s Nick fan will love. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: How Justin Shenkarow landed the role of Harold Berman What made the original Hey Arnold! pilot so special Why the young cast recorded their lines together The surprising history of Arnold's early claymation appearances How Hey Arnold! tackled real-life issues, including family, bullying, and cultural identity Why Harold's Bar Mitzvah was especially meaningful to Justin Behind-the-scenes memories of creator Craig Bartlett and the original cast What happened when the original actors returned for Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie Justin's favorite episodes, memorable catchphrases, and fan interactions Our Tuned In segment: the songs that remind us of Hey Arnold! Plus, we discuss the show's legacy, the friendships formed in the recording studio, and why this heartfelt Nickelodeon classic continues to connect with fans decades later. Be sure to give Justin a follow at: https://www.justinshenkarow.com/ Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack Merch Store Email Us: [email protected]  YouTube: Splat Attack! Podcast Instagram: @SplatAttackPod Please leave us a review in your podcast app!  #splatattack #splatattackpodcast #podcast #vidcast #nostalgia #nickelodeon #90snickelodeon #nicktoons #90snicktoons #heyarnold 

It's the 40th anniversary of Nickelodeon's Double Dare, and this time we got the real story straight from the source. Geoffrey Darby, executive producer and co-creator of the series, joins us to break down exactly how the show came together: the Nabisco pilot, nearly going over budget, and the theory of game shows that shaped the format. We cover the shoestring budget that somehow made over 70 episodes, the set design tricks borrowed from Password and the Olympics, the real story behind the one ton human hamster wheel, why they turned down a million dollars from Casio, and the on set mishaps that never aired. Then we close things out with our Splat Stanly segment, Retro Replay, where we put our own knowledge of the show to the test. If you want more Double Dare content, check out our earlier episode where we talked to Robin and Marc Summers about the messiest moments on the show. https://youtu.be/ssfvHzW6T10 Check out Geoffrey Darby's YouTube channel that traverses into the past of Nickelodeon's past. https://www.youtube.com/@GeoffreyDarby Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack Merch Store Email Us: [email protected]   YouTube: Splat Attack! Podcast Instagram: @SplatAttackPod Please leave us a review in your podcast app!  #splatattack #splatattackpodcast #podcast #vidcast #nostalgia #nickelodeon #90snickelodeon #doubledare #marcsummers #geoffreydarby

Season 10 was our biggest season yet, featuring 23 celebrity guests, 5 major milestone retrospectives, and some of the rarest 90s Nickelodeon memorabilia ever uncovered, sent to us from a showrunner! In this season finale Q&A, the Splat Attack crew sits down to answer your burning questions, look back at our favorite unhinged moments, and tease what’s coming in Season 11. 💬 Question of the day: What was your favorite episode or interview this season? Let us know in the comments below! Thank you for an incredible season 10, Slimesters. Here's to season 11. Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack Merch Store Email Us: [email protected]   YouTube: Splat Attack! Podcast Instagram: @SplatAttackPod Please leave us a review in your podcast app!  #splatattack #splatattackpodcast #podcast #vidcast #nostalgia #nickelodeon #90snickelodeon

Happy 30th anniversary, Blue's Clues! On this episode of Splat Attack, Alex, Manny, and Heather dig into the full history of the beloved Nick Jr. series, from its "Blueprints" pilot and Angela Santomero's Mr. Rogers inspired vision, through Steve, Joe, and Josh, all the way to Blue's Clues & You winning a 2025 Emmy. We cover the celebrity cameo list, the merchandising boom, the ASL connection with Marley Matlin, and a genuine fan mystery around the "Blue Skidoo" catchphrase that nobody can quite verify. Then stick around for our closing segment, Tuned 'N, where we each pick the song that reminds us most of Blue's Clues. Mentioned in this episode: Steve Burns's interview: https://youtu.be/ZIPuGUQiF4Y?is=ieqRIpTzBGjhBT_U The Best of Nickelodeon Studios clip: https://youtu.be/JwRGRHSYvDg?is=kT3-5JSsBBUuLU6O A huge thanks to Chris for the Blue's Clues inspired theme song for this episode. Go check him out and his other amazing works: https://cmstrikeaudio.com/ Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack Merch Store Email Us: [email protected]   YouTube: Splat Attack! Podcast Instagram: @SplatAttackPod Please leave us a review in your podcast app!  #splatattack #splatattackpodcast #podcast #vidcast #nostalgia #nickelodeon #90snickelodeon #nickjr #90snickjr #bluesclues 

Welcome to the Slime Sewer, a brand new format on Splat Attack Podcast where we dig up the worst episodes from our favorite 90s Nickelodeon shows and put them on trial. This episode, Cat defends "All You Can Eaty" from Space Cases and Alex defends "The Tale of the Virtual Pets" from Are You Afraid of the Dark. Only one episode survives. The other gets flushed and branded Worst of the Worst. Joining us as judge is Courtland from Up All Night Podcast, a horror anthology show that has covered every episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark, Goosebumps, Tales from the Crypt, and more. We break down the science defying plot of the metal eating creature known as Eaty, the AI before AI was cool storyline of Digger the virtual pet, the behind the scenes network drama that ended Space Cases, and we even rewrite the endings ourselves in our "Can You Top This?" segment. QR Hunter (sponsor): available on Amazon and the app store. https://www.qrhunter.com/ https://www.amazon.com/QR-Hunter-Scavenger-5-Pack-Tiles/dp/B0H379VJY5 Be sure to follow Courtland on Up All Night Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/up-all-night-a-horror-anthology-podcast/id1460025534 Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack Merch Store Email Us: [email protected]   YouTube: Splat Attack! Podcast Instagram: @SplatAttackPod Please leave us a review in your podcast app!  #splatattack #splatattackpodcast #podcast #vidcast #nostalgia #nickelodeon #90snickelodeon #spacecases #areyouafraidofthedark #ayaotd

KENAN & KEL turns 30! 🎉 To celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of Nickelodeon's most beloved 90s shows, Splat Attack is going behind the scenes with two people who were actually there! We sit down with Dan Frischman, who played Chris Potter on Kenan & Kel, and David “Wavy Davy” Jordan, the show's Prop Master, for an incredible conversation about the making of the series, their experiences on set, and what it was really like working on one of Nickelodeon's biggest hits. From the characters and comedy that made Kenan & Kel a 90s classic to the behind-the-scenes stories that fans never got to hear, we're looking back at the history of the show and celebrating 30 years of orange soda, crazy adventures, and Nickelodeon nostalgia! If you grew up watching Nickelodeon in the 90s, this is one you don't want to miss! Be sure to follow Dan Frischman at: https://danfrischman.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkMwuRqxNRT3ttFW66WarrA?view_as=subscriber Make sure to watch Dan's behind the scenes video: https://youtu.be/QGggLTz9rlY?si=H8f8vUrm-O8J87tp 🔔 Subscribe to Splat Attack for more 90s Nickelodeon interviews, retrospectives, reunions, and nostalgia! 💚 Welcome to Splat Attack, a 90s podcast honoring the slime-filled past. A special thanks to Al Daniel for the inspiration and initial lyrics for the parody intro. A VERY special thanks to Mark Cooper for his edits and performance of the song. The video footage of the Universal City Walk is from Theme Park Steve. Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack Merch Store Email Us: [email protected]   YouTube: Splat Attack! Podcast Instagram: @SplatAttackPod Please leave us a review in your podcast app!  #splatattack #splatattackpodcast #podcast #vidcast #nostalgia #nickelodeon #90snickelodeon #nicktoons #90snicktoons #kenanandkel 

They were the ones hiding behind their best friend. The ones who said "I don't think this is such a good idea" and "I'm nauseous" while the world fell apart around them. But what if the scaredy-cats were actually the bravest characters Nickelodeon ever wrote? In this Character Study, we put Chuckie Finster from Rugrats and Filburt from Rocko's Modern Life side by side, and the parallels are wild. Two anxious, glasses-wearing best friends who were way more than punchlines. We break down their personalities, their families, their surprising moments of courage, and why an entire generation saw themselves in these two nervous wrecks. We also play Wild Card — tossing Chuckie and Filburt into scenarios with other neurotic characters. The last option had us laughing. Chuckie or Filburt: who do YOU relate to more? Drop it in the comments! Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack Merch Store Email Us: [email protected]   YouTube: Splat Attack! Podcast Instagram: @SplatAttackPod Please leave us a review in your podcast app!  #splatattack #splatattackpodcast #podcast #vidcast #nostalgia #nickelodeon #90snickelodeon #nicktoons #90snicktoons #rugrats #rockosmodernlife

Splat Attack is back with a brand new episode battle! This time we're heading into the woods to revisit The Angry Beavers and two of its most beloved music-themed episodes. Manny defends "Bummer of Love" (the Woodstock-inspired love story where Norbert meets Treeflower) while Alex makes the case for "Beaver Fever" (the disco-fueled ride where the beaver bros becomes one-hit-wonder pop sensations under the guidance of manager Ted Browman). Cat serves as judge, scoring each episode across five battle categories: Story, Main Characters, Supporting Characters, Use of Music Theme, and Lasting Appeal.  Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack Merch Store Email Us: [email protected]   YouTube: Splat Attack! Podcast Instagram: @SplatAttackPodcast Please leave us a review in your podcast app!  #splatattack #splatattackpodcast #podcast #vidcast #nostalgia #nickelodeon #90snickelodeon #nicktoons #90snicktoons #angrybeavers

The shorts are on the pole. The bunks are decorated and ready. The pies are set and it's time for Camp Anawanna! This childhood staple of kids who grew up with Nickelodeon in the early 90s will remember this show, and it's legendary theme song, fondly. Now turning 35 we have some of the cast members joining us in the studio to share memories and stories. Joining us are Venus DeMilo Thomas (Telly Radford), Michael Ray Bower (Eddie 'Donkeylips' Gelfen), Heidi Lukacsik (Dina Alexander), Danny Cooksey (Robert 'Bobby' Budnick) and Megan Mahdavi (Z.Z. Ziff). Along with friends of the podcast Joe Gilpatrick and Clay Prindle, we travel back to the time of Zeke the Plumber, Cera Madre, and the icon that is Kevin 'Ug' Lee. Join us as we talk the 35th anniversary of Salute Your Shorts. Check out Venus' audition for Salute Your Shorts: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6ohsfpxgxo/?hl=en Want to see the original pilot? Look no further: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onQpN9enuqY Looking to get into the acting industry? Check out Venus and book a one on one session with her: https://www.venusdemilothomas.com/ Be sure to check out Michael's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@UCCwFWjDnSy0SqVhIV2-qfew Unlock Bonus Content on Patreon Shop at our Splat Attack Merch Store Email Us: [email protected]   YouTube: Splat Attack! Podcast Instagram: @SplatAttackPodcast Please leave us a review in your podcast app!  #splatattack #splatattackpodcast #podcast #vidcast #nostalgia #nickelodeon #90snickelodeon #saluteyourshorts