Peanuts Worldwide launches You Don’t Know Peanuts podcast

Peanuts Worldwide has partnered with The Press Democrat – Charles Schulz’s hometown newspaper – to launch of a Peanuts podcast.

Titled You Don’t Know Peanuts, the podcast features ‘insightful interviews, untold stories, challenging trivia and ‘love letters’ to the brand from fans around the world’.

Melissa Menta, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Peanuts Worldwide hosts the podcast alongside David Templeton, a playwright, author and arts and entertainment journalist for The Press Democrat.

The first episode features a conversation with Will Coss, Vice President and Executive Producer for Macy’s Studios about Snoopy balloons that have graced the parade over the years.

“For more than 20 years I’ve been honoured to work on the phenomenon known as Peanuts, created by the incredible genius Charles Schulz,” said Menta.

“Something I have learned through the years is that there is so much depth to Peanuts that most people don’t know. It’s wonderful to be able to share these stories with the world now.”

Templeton added: “I’ve been a devoted fan since childhood, when I had surgery and received a ‘comfort Snoopy’ who became my companion for years. So it’s a joy for me to work with Melissa – probably the most knowledgeable Peanuts fan alive! – to share the stories behind Charles Schulz’ brilliant creation.”

Check out the podcast over at http://www.youdontknowpeanuts.com/.