Episode 244: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, What In the World Was Gumby?, Funniest Weekly World News Stories(5-13-2026)

About this episode

Episode 244 explores the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the history of Gumby, and shares some of the funniest stories from Weekly World News.

Send us Fan Mail The story behind the 'Heroes In A Half-Shell.' What in the world was Gumby? Some of the funniest Weekly World News stories. Episode 244 is bringing you a fresh batch of GenX nostalgia. It starts in the sewers and the story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 40 years ago this month, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello first graced the pages of a comic book. Since then they have become pop culture icons with TV shows, movies, toys, and more. From mutant ninjas to a...

People in this episode

Host: Christopher Setterlund

Topics covered

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Gumby
• Weekly World News
• GenX nostalgia
• pop culture icons

Keywords

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Gumby
• Weekly World News
• GenX nostalgia
• pop culture
• comic book
• funny stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Weekly World News

Books & works: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Gumby

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