Checkered Childhood
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<p>Host and cartoon enthusiast BDubs unfolds the checkered past of Classic Cartoon Network spanning the 1990s and early 2000s through a podcast curated for those who can't get enough of their childhood TV-related memories. Each week, we examine, unearth, and celebrate all the special shows and memorable moments making up each square so we can better understand and appreciate the deep value this then-unique cable TV channel offered to us throughout the its history. Maybe, just maybe, you'll learn about something you didn't originally see on Cartoon Network too.</p>
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3/27/2025
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Recent Episodes
February 27, 2026
Cartoon Network Coast to Coast: 1994
<p>Hope you brought your popcorn and remote control, because we're taking a trip back to the year that put Cartoon Network on the Map: 1994!</p><p>In today's final episode of Checkered Childhood, you'll embark on a far-out journey with BDubs and a couple of his best friends. Together, we'll enter our trusty time machine for a third time to explore one of the most pivotal years of his entire childhood. We'll bask in the sights and sounds of the most popular Pop Culture keystones while we're here, along with catching up on then-new shows, marathons, contests, and some key building blocks laid so Cartoon Network can make mountainous waves of original content the subsequent year. </p><p>Oh yeah, we'll rub elbows with a ghost host with the most, too. Nothing special.</p><p></p><p><strong>Email me:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:checkeredchildhood@gmail.com">checkeredchildhood@gmail.com</a> to share your thoughts and comments on the episode.</p><p><strong>Visit our Instagram: </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/checkeredchildhoodpod/"><strong>@</strong>checkeredchildhoodpod</a></p><p><strong>Watch & Comment on YouTube:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheckeredChildhood">@CheckeredChildhood</a></p><p>Leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, YouTube, or wherever you're listening to this podcast and share this episode with a friend or two so we can celebrate Classic Cartoon Network together!</p><p>Thanks for listening, ToonHeads! It's been a chekerific experience getting to go on this journey with you.</p><p><strong>NOTE</strong>: The pod episodes will remain on the official youTube channel, but the podcast ones from RSS will cease to exist on 3/2/26, so listen on your favorite podcast platform while you can.</p>
January 14, 2026
Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron Retrospective
BDubs explores the origins, popularity, and cancellation of the animated series Swat Kats, highlighting its potential revival due to a dedicated fanbase.
December 22, 2025
Dexter vs. Santa's Claws Episode Review
BDubs reviews the Cartoon Network's "Dexter vs. Santa's Claws" holiday special, exploring trivia and observations to determine if Dexter believes in Santa, revealing why specials like this matter.
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- What is Checkered Childhood?
<p>Host and cartoon enthusiast BDubs unfolds the checkered past of Classic Cartoon Network spanning the 1990s and early 2000s through a podcast curated for those who can't get enough of their childhood TV-related memories. Each week, we examine, unearth, and celebrate all the special shows and memorable moments making up each square so we can better understand and appreciate the deep value this then-unique cable TV channel offered to us throughout the its history. Maybe, just maybe, you'll learn about something you didn't originally see on Cartoon Network too.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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