Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force Exploration

Have you ever wanted to see Master Shake trip balls? Yeah? Well, did you also want to see an amazingly bad play? Great, Hypno-Germ is the episode for you! Inspired by a fake logline, Matt and Dave were growing tired of writing for the Teens so they decided to make a play instead. Tim and Eric make their television debut, Fred Armisen enters the world of Adult Swim, Janeane Garofalo masterfully plays a bad actress, and Bob Odenkirk brings tears to all... even himself. An incredibly out-of-the-box episode, we see the Aqua Teen team experiment with Macromedia Flash in preparation for Squidbillies. Other topics discussed include Rascal Flatts being from Ohio, Hilary Duff's amazingly bad 2004 film Raise Your Voice, Branson MO, and not pooping in public.
 
References
• Watch the NEW Boston animatic: https://www.reddit.com/r/adultswim/comments/13nibvz/the_lost_boston_athf_episode_from_tonight_way/
• Watch Pastacolypse for FREE: https://tubitv.com/movies/100003771/pastacolypse?start=true
• Original Santa line in T-Shirt of the Living Dead: https://twitter.com/swimwiki2001/status/1658488562176913410
• Bob Odenkirk interviews Dana Snyder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09UtOlwFCx0
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:9:16] October 17th, 2004 Pop Culture
[00:21:00] Hypno-Germ Deep Dive
 
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Space Ghost hosts an aftershow panel with Meatwad, Early Cuyler, and Sharko, and it goes about as well as you'd expect.... as in, not everyone makes it out alive. This week we're tackling an infamous Adult Swim mashup that aired directly after Perfect Hair Forever. Luckily, you don't have to have seen Perfect Hair Forever to appreciate this panel discussion because in true Williams Street fashion, they never actually discuss what they're supposed to. Sharko explains his lineage. Space Ghost brags about his anal fins. Early drinks a lot of Jack. Meatwad wants some candy. All this and more!
 
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You ever seen how them Aqua Teens move across that there screen? Yeah, you've got Craig Hartin to thank for that. A head on the Mount Rushmore of ATHF, Craig joins us to peel back the curtain on Aqua Teen's animation process. From working on the show, to both films, to Matt and Dave's other shows, to Matt's upcoming film Pastacolypse-- Craig lays it all out like never before!... at least in podcast form... at least that I'm aware of. We get into the many challenges Craig faced while working on a show with such a low budget, ultimately fueling the innovation of Aqua Teen's unique production process. These out-of-the-box discoveries by the team still echo throughout Craigs work as the general manager of Bento Box Atlanta. Other topics discussed include U2 touring with Public Enemy, raging at Call of Duty, and why Aqua Teen owes Robot Chicken.
 
• Watch Matt Maiellaro/Craig Hartin's new film PASTACOLYPSE for FREE: https://tubitv.com/movies/100003771/pastacolypse
• Craig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insanoflexathf/
• Craig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/insanoflexathf
 
References:
• Radical Axis Presents: Radical Axis Presents (ATHF Special Feature): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_AALtjH41w
• Craig in Terror Phone 2: https://youtu.be/f7O-ivLpvMM?t=524
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:04:38] Craig Hartin Interview
[00:08:38] Bento Box Not Working On Season 12 ATHF?
[00:11:36] Making Plantasm in 4K
[00:13:41] ATHF Leading Adult Swim Animation
[00:21:59] Making Colon Movie Film vs Plantasm (Thanks Cup_On_Drugs!)
[00:30:55] Working on Colon Movie Film
[00:36:40] Working on Normal Animation vs ATHF (thanks Karsen!)
[00:44:36] Leading Bigger Projects
[00:47:42] Voicing Rob Goldstein in CMF
[00:52:29] Craig & Matt Camping Podcast Idea
[00:55:01] Working on Squidbillies vs 12 oz. Mouse
[01:02:30] Favorite Episodes (Thanks Karsen!)
[01:04:55] Overcoming Censorship at Adult Swim
[01:12:40] How To Work In Animation (Thanks Dex!)
[01:16:40] How Craig Got Into Animation
[01:22:56] Working at Radical Axis vs Awesome Inc. vs Bento Box
[01:25:30] Pastacolypse
[01:32:10] Working on Plantasm vs Pastacolypse
[01:36:24] Rapid Fire Questions!
[01:45:27] Plugs/Craigs Social Media
[01:48:19] Outro
 
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If you had an all-powerful ancient tee shirt, what would you use it for? Good? Evil? Summoning the Easter Bunny? If you chose the latter, I've got the episode for you. In this "Meatwad gets powers" episode, Shake steals Osiris's shirt-- just for it to shrink down in the laundry. Dang. Meatwad gets the hand-me-down, with clear instruction to carry out Shake's desires... except Meatwad can't quite figure it out. Meatwad brings forth the Easter Bunny (and his brother, Daryl), Santa Claus, Eggzilla (and his prom date), and of course, a dope ass banana suit. You know, the usual. As these things go, Santa gets turned into a Cannibal Corpse album cover, and the Teens must carry out Christmas. Other topics discussed include Green Day's American Idiot, Andre the Utility Man's voice actor's identity, and the end of the search for the rare Aqua Teen hentai.
 
• Boston Comedy Festival: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Boston: https://www.berklee.edu/BPC/events/boston-comedy-festival-presents-aqua-teen-hunger-force-live
• TUBI ANNOUNCES PASTACOLYPSE PREMIERE DATE: https://www.bubbleblabber.com/tubi-announces-pastacolypse-premiere-date/
• Ronnie on the Roach Koach Podcast: https://www.gabbermedia.com/roachkoach/2023/5/10/episode-360-cult-of-static-by-static-x
• (NSFW!) Ian's FOUND Aqua Teen Hentai Cover: https://ibb.co/LNF7GFm
• Aqua Teen Hentai artist... according to legend: https://twitter.com/84_hoshika
• Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeedBeatz
• Bob Pettitt Concept Art: https://twitter.com/Pettitt_Art/status/1637931967663464449
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:10:19] October 10th, 2004 Pop Culture
[00:19:41] T-Shirt of the Living Dead Deep Dive
 
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If you need a problem solved, Nick Ingkatanuwat is your guy. From music, to puppetry, to voice acting, to artwork, to sewing-- Nick can do it, no problem. Joining on Aqua Teen as a production assistant in 2003, Nick rose through the ranks to eventually become a producer and editor, working on the show's entire run since Season 2 as well as both its films. Nick tells us all about his time interning on Space Ghost while in college, what it was like working on Aqua Teen, and even gives us a little insight into the upcoming season. Other topics discussed include the birth of the Baffler Meal, writing Space Ghost fanmail, what Dave Willis wore around the office, and being the #1 My Bloody Valentine superfan.
Check out Nick's band Sweet Fiend! https://sweetfiend.bandcamp.com/
 
References:
• Aqua Teen Production Music: https://www.youtube.com/@FunnyStarRunner
• Superchunk - Misfits & Mistakes Vinyl: https://www.discogs.com/release/1686761-Superchunk-Misfits-And-Mistakes
• Blog Post about Zucotti Manicotti Puppet Construction:  http://puppetsandbanjos.blogspot.com/2016/02/
• Sing A-Long with Nick Ingkatanuwat 08.06.10: https://vimeo.com/14066773
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:58] Nick Ingkatanuwat Interview 
[00:25:19] Nick's Music
[00:30:16] Nick's Art
[00:33:24] Nick's Acting
[00:04:56] Nick's Puppeteering
[00:55:25] Rapid Fire Questions!
[01:02:18] Outro
 
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Have you ever felt unqualified for a job? Dusty Gozongas hasn't. Despite not knowing what she's even supposed to do, Dusty is happy to be along for the ride... and the advances from Carl and Shake. In this opposite take on Mail Order Bride, Dusty doesn't mind hanging with Carl and Shake-- as long as they can keep their hands to themselves. Which they can't. Other topics discussed include the science of blacklights, not being allowed to play with your KISS action figures, and internet techs purposefully getting you to disconnect from the chat so they don't have to deal with you anymore. 
 
References:
• Boston Comedy Festival: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Boston: https://www.berklee.edu/BPC/events/boston-comedy-festival-presents-aqua-teen-hunger-force-live
• CN100eg YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CN100eg
• Cartoon Network promos & bumpers from October 1st, 2004: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0amWfxtGtB8
• Aqua Teen Hunger Force Production Music - Sweat Shop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXxnvgtPVaQ
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:4:51] October 3rd, 2004 Pop Culture
[00:23:27] Dusty Gozongas Diet Deep Dive
 
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It was supposed to be funny.... and this episode of Home Movies is! Finally digging into the very first [adult swim] show, we dive into the 7th Home Movies episode, which was actually the second produced for [adult swim]. Premiering the same night as Aqua Teen Hunger Force debuted, this episode chronicle's Brendon's attempt to spice up a documentary, it backfiring, and his attempt to redeem himself to his friend! We also learn about the show's co-creators Brendon Small and Loren Bouchard, alongside its predecessor Dr Katz!
 
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What lengths would you go to to lose weight? Would you ingest parasites, withering away until you die? Would you suck out your insides with a shop vac? Or would you eat healthy and exercise? Meatwad is faced with this very decision in South Bronx Paradise Diet. Frylock bosses Meatwad around. Meatwad wants an iPod mini. Shake thinks he's in Star Wars. Carl is the perfect host... to parasites. Other topics discussed include being an American Idiot, trying to eat healthy in a society that seemingly doesn't want you to, and Meatwad's sausage. 
 
References:
• Boston Comedy Festival: Aqua Teen Hunger Force Boston: https://www.berklee.edu/BPC/events/boston-comedy-festival-presents-aqua-teen-hunger-force-live
• Dave's animatic post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq_aiqpOGiU/
• Dex's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/robo.j | https://twitter.com/_themicrula
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:7:59] September 26th, 2004 Pop Culture
[00:19:25] The South Bronx Paradise Diet Deep Dive
 
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Do you have what it takes to become the Moon Master? Realistically, you probably do. The Mooninites are back with a surefire scheme-- rope the Aqua Teens into a pyramid scheme. Using the easiest game of all time as a litmus test, anyone can be a Moon Master.... if they have the cash. Shake puts chocolate in Meatwad's game console. Meatwad bought the three-pak. Frylock gets swarmed by poor financial opportunities. Carl wants a sports car. Bob Pettitt gives us some background info on this fantastic Mooninite episode! Other topics discussed include TLC MLMs, making Sims Woo-Hoo, and the increasingly more dangerous hunt for the rare Aqua Teen Hentai. #WhoIsMatsuhiroMaiellaro
 
References: 
• Robositter Frylock Error: https://twitter.com/cn100eg/status/1643026182974128130
• Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeedBeatz
• Carl's Chastain Wall Ride Tweet: https://twitter.com/CarlnoWinslow/status/1642331580080291840
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:7:28] September 19th, 2004 Pop Culture
[00:18:28] Moon Master Deep Dive
 
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Would you rather pawn the TV for a couple weeks, or get a job? Shake chose the latter, and lemme tell ya, he was WRONG. First of all, you have no TV watching time when you're working! Also, somebody has to watch your kid... and it shouldn't be Carl. In this episode, Frylock builds Robositter, who turns out to be horrible. Shake has been shooting t-shirts into the yard for weeks. Meatwad gets high. Carl watches pilates. We dig into this wonderfully paced episode of Aqua Teen featuring the equally wonderful Sarah Silverman and Ashley Ward. Other topics discussed include not going above and beyond, Pokemon FireRed/LeafGreen, and the legendary Aqua Teen hentai... SHH! Is legend. 
 
References: 
• ATHF CMF in Santa Fe: https://www.goelevent.com/JeanCocteau/e/AquaTeenHungerForce
• Ranking EVERY Adult Swim April Fools Ever!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp3_lVXwttc
• Ian/SpeedBeatz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpeedBeatz
• Aqua Teen Hunger Force Production Music - Take Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V67weWw65r4
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:10:30] September 12th, 2004 Pop Culture
[00:24:10] Robositter
 
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