The Anniversary Brothers TV Podcast: SpongeBob SquarePants 25th Anniversary

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to celebrate the 25th
anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants. 


SpongeBob SquarePants is a children’s cartoon created by Stephen
Hillenburg. It debuted on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999. As of this
podcast, 299 episodes have aired, with more on the way.


The show follows the adventures of SpongeBob (Tom Kenny), an
anthropomorphic sponge living in the underwater city of Bikini
Bottom. SpongeBob works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, run by
the Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown). Attempting to steal the formula to
the Krabby Patty is the villainous Plankton (Mr. Lawrence). Other
characters include SpongeBob’s friends Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke)
and Sandy (Carolyn Lawrence) as well as his neighbor and
co-worker Squidward (Rodger Bumpass).


SpongeBob is Nickelodeon’s most successful show and longest
running Nicktoon. It has spawned three movies, two spinoffs, and
even a Broadway musical. The show has won five Daytime Emmys,
including Outstanding Children’s Animated Series and two wins for
Kenny for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program.


Aaron and Josh talk about their history with SpongeBob before
going into the first episode. They also discuss its characters,
humor, animation, and legacy.


For more Nicktoons, you can listen to Josh and Aaron’s podcasts
on Rugrats and Hey Arnold!


SpongeBob SquarePants is streaming on Paramount+