Ben and Zane ditched the regular gang and grabbed a young con artist named nic on their way to investigate a spooky mansion for some reason. They searched high and low for a food pantry, but all they found was this weird box with a skull on it that radiated evil energy. They didn't open it, because they weren't stupid. Instead, they discovered an insurance fraud scheme perpetuated by old man Price. Jinkies!Check out nic's podcast, "What's With You? Scooby-Doo!" at http://www.whatswithyouscoobydoo.com/

The Cartoncast has gone through some weird stuff in the past, but time travel was a first! Ben and Zane were greeted by themselves in the future, whom warned of a terrible fate that would befall one boy genius. They claimed that little Dexter would go from beloved sociopathic engine of science-comedy to uninteresting standard network-filler. Ben and Zane declined, hoping that a well-intentioned monkey with superpowers would do what needed to be done.

Ben and Zane got together with Dan Caves at the local philosopher's club to discuss the nature of isolation and man's existence as a social animal, his noble goals for truth and excellence conflicting with his need to belong to a group of people whom he must despise to maintain his sense of importance in a hostile world. How can a man, or any creature, gain approval by pushing away those he needs most? Also there's a cute pupper and he's such a good boy, who's a good boy?Who is a good boy?

On a recent layover in Atlanta, Ben and Zane and their cultural advisor Charlie left the airport to take in the sights and sounds of the city. There must have been something funny in the air, and the Cartoncasters started to hallucinate. Jazz and rap turned into shapes and colors as they walked downtown. They managed to avoid crashing into a bunch of children playing their instruments, but no one can miss the great taste of Sunny D.

I tell ya, podcasting can really give you such a crick in the neck! But as Ben and Zane learned at the nearby massage school, there's more than one way to skin a cat, or pop a joint back into place. This kid Ken gave them a good look at the academy, full of what appeared to be former members of Knights In Satan's Service. They were even offered free high-velocity acupressure, as a free parting gift. Needless to say, by the time they recorded their findings, they were already dead.

Ben and Zane were enjoying a fine sarsaparilla in a town that was certainly big enough for the two of them, when a huge man burst through the saloon doors. Seven feet tall, about 85% lean meat, a belt buckle that said "Angus" and two mean-looking horns, he looked ready to rough up the place. He ordered his whiskey and sat down next to the Cartoncasters. "You boys watch out now," he said, "it's hard living out here, plenty of corrupt politicians and thievin' rustlers. You should be fine as long as you stay close to me, though." He slammed his drink down in one gulp and let out a fierce moo. "Either you ever heard of the Code of the West?"

Operation: CODENAME: KIDS NEXT DOOR: Cartoon Of Deliberately Engineering Nonsense And Made-up Enterprises: Kind Interlopers Develop Systems Neutralizing Every Xenophobic Teenager and Delightful Organization Ordering Regimentation.

The Cartoncasters do not condone bullying the differently-abled, except for one specific person, John Callahan, who wished they would. Suck it, Callahan!

Ben and Zane were loving their vacation in Cappy Town. The music was lively, the sky a clear pastel blue, and the townsfolk easily identifiable by their clothing. It was a real dreamland. As they relaxed, they overheard the townsfolk speak in whispers of conspiracy, a plot to overthrow their tyrannical king by means of their brainwashed warrior, a child soldier from the stars. This Kirby was brutal and efficient, killing and consuming their ruler in seconds. The Cartoncasters were prepared to leave, but Cappy Town went right back to normal, and that escargot wasn't going to eat itself.

New York City: a sprawling metropolis filled with people from every walk of life. Ben and Zane strolled along its avenues and alleyways, trying to take in everything it had to offer. From the tentacled fish vendors to the firefighters made out of literal fire, the city was full of interesting characters. Of course, nothing compared to the singular oddity of a man with no physical abnormalities, no glaring personality flaws, not even an extra arm or eyeball. He wasn't even shouting! In New York! Truly, the Cartoncasters had seen it all.

Ben and Zane heard a hot tip about a cartoon prison yard that was cleverly disguised as an elementary school. Warden Prickly waved away accusations that he was sympathizing with the inmates of third street elementary, but records showed that he himself was once a prisoner there as well. He broke down and told us the whole story; that this prison used to be most tender, but these days it really whomps.Unfortunately, there were technical difficulties during recording, and the audio quality on Zane's side is somewhat worse than normal. Probably those damned kindergartners messing with our stuff.

When Henry agreed to be a co-host of KaBlam, he thought it was just three hots and a cot. Never expected he'd be taking the heat for the corrupt execs representing all the b-list cartoons. Henry was caught in a place where cartoons and comics collided, with him as the collateral damage. He could take it, for a while, but when the Cartoncast came by to grill him on the health and well-being of KaBlam employees, it all came spilling out. "What's it matter, anyway?" he cried. "My life aint worth a thing. Not a thing."Anyway, while we get Henry his meds, let's turn the page and watch Life with Loopy! Yearghh.

Ben and Zane were rooting through the local landfill (like ya do) when they came across a giant robot that nobody had ever noticed before, somehow. They poked and prodded and fiddled with the knobs so much that when a woman from the future came to reclaim it, she couldn't pilot it any more. Now it's up to the Cartoncasters to control it by reviewing old cartoons. But that sounds like work, so maybe they'll just leave the TV on to Wrestlemania while they go out for some cheese steaks.

Things were rough for Sailor Guest ever since her kingdom crumbled around her and the Dark-dimension exiled her into the body of an average girl and friend of the Cartoncast, Kitti. Well, the Cartoncasters weren't going to let Kitti fight against them by herself. Ben and Zane quickly donned matching tuxedos and proceeded to stand around. Heroically.