KnockBack, Episode 49: The Ren & Stimpy Show
Added 2019-01-17 17:00:02 +0000 UTCWhen Nickelodeon launched its original Nicktoons lineup in the late summer of 1991, it did so with an eclectic collection of three shows. You had the young adult-friendly Doug, Rugrats for the younger viewers, and The Ren & Stimpy Show for... well... for some other strange reason. For four years, from '91 until 1995, only 52 episodes of Ren & Stimpy would be produced and aired, but the misadventures of the Odd Couple-like cat and dog duo enraptured cartoon fans around the world with its absurd characters, heinous humor, and completely bizarre aesthetic. But where did it come from? Who made it, anyway, and why? And where has it gone these last two-plus decades? Let's jump in and find out. And then, when we're done, I'll teach you to be happy. I'll teach your grandmother to suck eggs!
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Right on, I thought back when you answered my question on a KF morning show you were saying you weren't aware he stayed on the air during 9/11 maybe I'm misremembering that and it was greg who said that idk. But yeah it's a shame that lots of people have a tainted perception of him and miss out on what is basically one of the greatest, (and maybe even first?) reality shows of all time.
Kenneth thomas
2019-01-31 15:01:11 +0000 UTCI'm a huge fan of Howard Stern (Erin and I have spent many a late night watching/listening to old clips). I'd love to do that, but I don't know that Dagan was/is a listener. I need to ask. (The 9/11 episode is obviously historic; heard it several times.)
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-31 00:57:38 +0000 UTCI grew up on Red and Stimpy it was my dad's favorite show ever. I'm not sure enough people would vote for it but I'd love to hear you talk about the Howard Stern show sometime. I submitted a question on KF one time asking if you'd stay on the air during a terrorist attack like Howard did on 9/11 and it seemed like you weren't aware he did that, if that's the case I strongly suggest you go listen to that broadcast it's fascinating.
Kenneth thomas
2019-01-30 20:07:55 +0000 UTCRocco was awesome, too, but that came later. (Two years later, to be exact.)
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-25 20:30:48 +0000 UTCIt's interesting that, even as young people, we knew we were watching something totally offbeat.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-25 20:30:20 +0000 UTCThank you so much, Michael. That means a lot to us. <3
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-25 20:30:03 +0000 UTCArguably the greatest thing that’s come out of Cleveland
David
2019-01-25 00:48:39 +0000 UTCI see it as four shows. Rocco's modern life was a big deal to me.
Joseph Ady
2019-01-24 20:24:57 +0000 UTCSuch a good dive into one of the most memorable shows of my childhood. Ren & Stimpy made me both laugh incessantly and feel completely weirded out as a kid. So strange, but so good.
AndyofCT
2019-01-24 18:31:43 +0000 UTCGreat episode guys, Dagan is such a breath of fresh air when I comes to listening to podcasts. I listen to a shit load of them as well as participate in one and I gotta say what you and Dagan, as well as everyone you have on your shows really do change the mold. Keep it up guys.
Michael Candelaria
2019-01-24 18:22:13 +0000 UTCAlas, it just wasn't my day.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-21 19:26:09 +0000 UTCThanks, Dave! Glad you're enjoying. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-21 19:25:57 +0000 UTCWhat do they call that, the Cleveland Steamer?
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-21 19:25:44 +0000 UTCSuch a good episode. I love hearing Dagan talk about animation. Also, Colin, your poop story had me in tears! 😂 Some very unfortunate luck for you on that one.
Trent Miller
2019-01-20 22:41:20 +0000 UTCMan I love Dagan. You guys have been killing it. Love hearing the old family stories.
bk200jj
2019-01-20 11:36:36 +0000 UTCI went to highschool were a “person” was infamous for pooping on their partners chest. Thanks for bringing back that memory. Poop stories are as Americana as baseball and apple pie. Another Great episode! ( also I feel the need to clarify that I’m not that “person” lol)
David
2019-01-20 02:57:29 +0000 UTC=D
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-19 21:27:37 +0000 UTCChances are we'd fold Hey Arnold into a more general Nicktoons podcast, but you never know!
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-19 21:27:32 +0000 UTCWhat an intro, perfect for the episode. Very relatable ;)
Jason Bolla
2019-01-19 18:45:58 +0000 UTCThis was an awesome episode. I hope we get a Hey Arnold episode one day as well 😁
Reuben Barrett
2019-01-19 05:43:35 +0000 UTCSweet! Thanks for sharing.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-18 21:12:36 +0000 UTCWe will likely take the other Nicktoons as a whole, but we'll see.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-18 21:12:19 +0000 UTCDagan's doing a great job! Thank you for listening.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-18 21:12:05 +0000 UTCI am most positive he'd be honored by that. =)
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-18 21:11:48 +0000 UTCI didn't want to have any loose ends, you see.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-18 21:10:44 +0000 UTCNoted!
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-18 21:10:25 +0000 UTCIt's funny you bring up Beavis and Butthead; I just mentioned that to a poster above as a show my dad in particular took issue with me watching.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-18 21:10:10 +0000 UTCI wear my shit on my sleeve.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-18 21:09:37 +0000 UTCWizzleteats.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-18 21:09:26 +0000 UTCInteresting. I wasn't aware he tried to do something on Kickstarter.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-18 21:09:12 +0000 UTCI was surprised my parents let me watch it (I was seven when it came out), but since I watched it with Dagan, they didn't seem to have a problem. The only shows my dad ever had a problem with, strangely, were Beavis and Butthead and South Park. My mom never cared.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-18 21:08:54 +0000 UTCThis relevant video essay on the unique animation behind the show is definitely worth a watch! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmJrvzyEwWc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmJrvzyEwWc</a>
Austin Ashworth
2019-01-18 20:58:26 +0000 UTCI always enjoy hearing Dagan talk about animation so I really enjoyed this. I really hope you guys do one on Doug and Rugrats as well!
strawhatninja
2019-01-18 18:33:23 +0000 UTCSo many of the shows that I would never think “hey I want to hear a podcast about this” end up being some of the most interesting. My memories of R&S are very blurry. I know I watched it here and there as a kid, and like most, I think my most vivid memories are of the voices and the fucked up zooms and close ups. Dagan is dropping some hardcore knowledge on me here and I’m loving it. Great show, guys.
Ian (616Entertainment)
2019-01-18 14:55:26 +0000 UTCWell if you are ever in Seattle, there are actually Starbucks on every corner lol. Starbucks have saved my ass multiple times, no pun intended.
Cameron O'Neill
2019-01-18 14:55:11 +0000 UTCAs someone who grew up drawing every cartoon I could watch, I could listen to Dagan talk about animation forever. So insightful
Fred Bence
2019-01-18 14:46:41 +0000 UTCLegit laughed out loud at the Truth or Dare but Truth intro - it could have ended after 13 mins and been good. Alright, onto the rest of the podcast... Legit times I've had to get off a random MTA stop in NYC and run up above just to hope there is somewhere that will allow anyone to use their restrooms. The myth that there is a Starbucks on every corner would have been welcomed a few times...
Kenny Gutzler
2019-01-18 13:27:55 +0000 UTCMe: sits down at 6am, prepares food and tea, starts breakfast and puts Knockback on Colin: I shit my pants in 2015 Dagan: Wow, well I'm not gonna ask about this... Colin: Well let me tell you about it 😂😂😂
tejotl
2019-01-18 08:53:48 +0000 UTCThat's the funniest intro to a podcast I've ever heard. Truth or Dare but Truth is a keeper
Tanner Brant
2019-01-18 06:08:49 +0000 UTCI am eager to listen to this tomorrow. I have very vivid memories of growing up in a split house with divorced parents. Early 90s, my mother hardly allowed us to watch TV and certainly did not pay for cable. We had a total of 5 channels from our antenna (6 if the weather was right). Going to my father's house in New Hampshire meant I could watch all the cable TV I wanted and I was obsessed with Ren and Stimpy. My mom never would have allowed this show, but being able to bask in all the lewdness and crude humor was a delight for a young boy is the early 90s. This show, as well as Beavis and Butthead, let me fantasize a rebellious boyhood and stick it to my mom just a little bit.
Justin Ivey
2019-01-18 05:54:59 +0000 UTCI already commented on this thread but I have to say, guys- I have never laughed so hard at a podcast. Colin, your story of shitting your pants had me in tears man. 🤣 and that is why I support your shows. Your candid honesty is genuine. Lol Cheers to the best brothers on podcasts 🍻
Tony Rivera
2019-01-18 04:11:47 +0000 UTCI forgot all about the Happy Happy Joy Joy song until you guys mentioned it and I keep watching it on YouTube at my desk. Great episode, dudes!
Jimmy Champane
2019-01-18 00:41:57 +0000 UTCDagan mentioned John K. disappearing from Instagram for awhile. It might have had something to do with his failed Kickstarter. I had the misfortune of backing it off the strength of my nostalgia for the show. Had I done any research, I would have known that he is known for missing deadlines (hence why he was let go in the first place). With the recent stuff coming out about him and grooming young girls, I'll chalk it up as a project I don't care to see get finished ever. Great show that I remember fondly, but sometimes it's best not to meet your heroes. <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056985656/john-ks-cans-without-labels" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1056985656/john-ks-cans-without-labels</a>
Korey Burns
2019-01-17 21:49:19 +0000 UTCI remember watching the Rugrats when I was younger, and afterwards Ren & Stimpy aired. As a six-year-old, I immediately thought it was an adult cartoon (akin to Robot Chicken or Futurama), so I clumsily looked for the remote, in fear of my parents’ reaction. To this day, I have not watched an (entire) episode of the show. Maybe this episode of Knockback will renew my interest.
Mason Bechard
2019-01-17 21:16:40 +0000 UTCIt's exceptionally bizarre, and layered with so many interesting nods and allusions.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-17 20:18:18 +0000 UTCWell, it'll all be here if and when you're ready for it. (And I will!)
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-17 20:17:29 +0000 UTCPerhaps we're a little too candid sometimes.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-17 20:17:14 +0000 UTCHaven't seen 'em, truth be told!
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-17 20:16:39 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-17 20:16:23 +0000 UTCLikewise. It's a truly special show.
Colin Moriarty
2019-01-17 20:16:17 +0000 UTCCan't wait to listen to this. This was my favorite cartoon as a kid. Although looking back at it as an adult now, it was a very bizarre show.
Julian Woodrum
2019-01-17 19:27:49 +0000 UTCSo many great episodes. The Shaving Yak and 'Don't Wizz on the electric fence' are highlights. I can barely keep up with all this content Colin but keep it coming please.
Duncan Leishman
2019-01-17 18:05:23 +0000 UTCI'm enjoying this intro about about bathroom accidents far too much XD
Barry M. Johnson
2019-01-17 17:27:57 +0000 UTCLmao!! Little creatures of nature.. they don’t know that their ugly! This is so great- can’t wait to listen. I remember I bought a Ren and Stimpy video game back on Super Nintendo. Oh man, brings back memories. Also, what is your take on the modern Mickey Mouse cartoons that have the same style as Ren and Stimpy? They are freaky as hell!
Tony Rivera
2019-01-17 17:15:47 +0000 UTCSpace madness!
Coconut Wizard
2019-01-17 17:12:17 +0000 UTCThis show used to bug me out in the most wonderful way.
josh
2019-01-17 17:12:03 +0000 UTC
