The Best Saturdays of our Lives Podcast

Defying X-Pectations pt2 Mar 01, 2024

Part 2 of Mark McCray's interviewed about the ground breaking 1992 X-Men Animated series. The interview was originally part of Cartoon Commotion hosted by Cade Hawkins and Jiggy!

Defying X-Pectations pt1 Jan 27, 2024

Mark McCray and the Cartoon Commotion host, Cade discuss the ground breaking 1992 X-Men Animated series.

TMNT's Cam Clarke & Retro-Toy Con Mar 04, 2023

BEST SATURDAYS – TMNT’s Cam Clarke & Retro-Toy Con Last November Mark & Dan were once again guests at Retro-Toy Con! Presented by Toy Federation, Retro-Toy Con is not only the undisputed epicenter of yesterday’s playthings in The Carolinas, but is one of the premier fandom conventions this side of the Mississippi! Today we welcome true T.V. royalty, Cam Clarke! From his childhood in front of the camera as a member of The King Family to his carrier behind the mic as a celebrated voice actor and recording artist, Cam enthusiastically shares his journey to becoming Leonardo of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and beyond. TOTAL RUN-TIME Retro-Toy Con https://retro-toycon.com/ Facebook.com/retrotoycon Instagram: @retrotoycon Twitter: @RetroToyCon Cam Clarke http://camclarke.com/ http://camclarke.com/music/ https://www.facebook.com/watch/CamClarkeVoices/ https://twitter.com/CamClarkeVoices https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Out-Cam-Clarke/dp/B01MPY1QU2 Toy Federation 104 Middleton Way, Greer, SC 29650 (864) 593-5530 https://www.facebook.com/ToyFederationShop/ Instagram: @toyfederationshop Twitter: @ToyFederation The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com ~ tbsool.com ~ tbsool.com/podcast Facebook: @tbsool ~ @tbsoolp Instagram: @MarkMcTBSOOL ~ @best_saturdays_of_our_lives Twitter: @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com #tbsool #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray Dan Klink Facebook: @Dan.M.Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org Social Media: @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

'Twas The Fight Before Christmas Dec 29, 2022

Ready for one more Holiday Special? Dig in for the Batman Christmas Special that kind of wasn’t and the holiday toy crazes that definitely were! ‘Tis The Best Saturdays of Our Lives! 00:00:25 The Batman (sorta) Holiday Special 00:09:14 Christmas Toy Frenzy 00:23:53 Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm – Bluray Trailer 00:25:22 See You Next Year! The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com Mark McCray - The Best Saturdays of Our Lives thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com tbsool.com tbsool.com/podcast Facebook: @tbsool ~ @tbsoolp Instagram: @MarkMcTBSOOL ~ @best_saturdays_of_our_lives Twitter: @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com #tbsool #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray Dan Klink Facebook: @Dan.M.Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org Social Media: @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Dragon Con Trek Track / Dan Carroll Interview Sep 27, 2022

Best Saturdays: Dragon Con Trek Track / Dan Carroll Interview Dragon Con 2022! Mark & Dan deliver the debrief on their Star Trek: The Animated Series panel along with the franchise’s progressive legacy according to the cast of Discovery and Picard and the missed opportunity of a shirtless Wilson Cruz. Plus Media Engagement Director Dan Carroll sat down with us at the beginning of the convention to discuss the incredible charity work that makes Dragon Con not just a vital partner in the community, but a shining example of fandom culture at its very best. This time on The Best Dragon Con of Our Lives! 00:00:24 Star Trek: The Animated Panel 00:12:51 Dan Carroll Interview 00:26:17 Discovery With A side of Picard 00:32:11 Dragon Con 2023 TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:33:56 #dragoncon #dragoncon2022 #dragoncontrektrack #dancarroll #esonetwork #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thundertalk #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray #openhandatlanta #lifesouth Dragon Con https://www.dragoncon.org/ https://www.dragoncon.org/about/charity/ https://www.instagram.com/dragoncon/?hl=en @dragoncon https://www.facebook.com/DragonConOfficial/ https://linktr.ee/dragoncon Open Hand Atlanta https://openhandatlanta.org/ LifeSouth https://www.lifesouth.org/ The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com Mark McCray - The Best Saturdays of Our Lives thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com tbsool.com tbsool.com/podcast Facebook: @tbsool ~ @tbsoolp Instagram: @MarkMcTBSOOL ~ @best_saturdays_of_our_lives Twitter: @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com #tbsool #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray Dan Klink Facebook: @Dan.M.Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org Social Media: @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Best Saturdays - Schoolhouse Rocks & Adut Swim's Ned Hastings Aug 16, 2022

Best Saturdays: Schoolhouse Rocks! w/ Adult Swim’s Ned Hastings Adult Swim’s Ned Hastings returns to rock the mic! With Mark McCray on bass and Dan Klink on drums, Ned sets both tempo and tone in our most epic jam session yet… The Best Schoolhouse Rocks of Our Lives! 00:00:23 The T.V Failed My Sister! 00:12:30 Jazz House Rocks! 00:25:55 The Bicentennial! 00:42:37 Best Saturdays Rocks! 00:54:42 Ned’s Dogs! TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:59:07 The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com Ned Hastings #MrHastingsHasAnInstagramAndProbablyAFacebookPageButHe’sNotPersonallyTryingToSellAnythingOrBlowUpTheInternetExceptWithPicsOfHisSleepingDogsItsNotThatHe’sNotTryingToMakeFriendsButIThinkHePerfersToLetHisProfessionalWorkSpeakForItselfIMean,AdultSwim,Right!?!JustWatchAdultSwim,MaybeCheckOutTheNewAquaTeenMovieAndKnowThatIfHeCould,NedWouldGiveEachAndEveryOneOfYouATenderKissOnTheForeheadAndEvenShareASliceOfHis HawaiianPizza.com Mark McCray - The Best Saturdays of Our Lives thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com tbsool.com tbsool.com/podcast Facebook: @tbsool ~ @tbsoolp Instagram: @MarkMcTBSOOL ~ @best_saturdays_of_our_lives Twitter: @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com #tbsool #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray Dan Klink Facebook: @Dan.M.Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org Social Media: @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Steve Garcia 📺 SC Comicon Jun 15, 2022

Best Saturdays of Our Lives: Steve Garcia 📺 SC Comicon On April 9th-10th Mark & Dan were guests of the ESO Network at SC Comicon, Upstate South Carolina's wildly popular comic book convention. Among all the amazing talent they spent their time with, Steve Garcia, animator and storyboard artist for such modern classics as The Iron Giant, Ed, Edd n Eddy and The Adams Family (among many others) was gracious enough to shear his time with us. TOTAL RUNTIME: 18:51 Steve Garcia Instagram.com/stevegarciaonline/ stevegarciaonline@gmail.com The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com SC Comicon www.sccomicon.com Instagram: @sccomicon facebook.com/SCComicon sccomicon@gmail.com #sccomicon #sccomiconjr Mark McCray - The Best Saturdays of Our Lives thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com tbsool.com tbsool.com/podcast Facebook: @tbsool ~ @tbsoolp Instagram: @MarkMcTBSOOL ~ @best_saturdays_of_our_lives Twitter: @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com #tbsool #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray Dan Klink Facebook: @Dan.M.Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org Social Media: @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk TAGS: Steve Garcia, The Iron Giant, The Adams Family, Ed Edd N Eddy, X-Men: Evolution, Wizards of the Coast, Gerry Conway, Mike Grell, SC Comicon, john ratzenberger, kevin sorbo,

Guy Gilchrist 📺 SC Comicon Apr 16, 2022

Guy Gilchrist - SC Comicon On April 9th-10th Mark & Dan were guests of the ESO Network at SC Comicon, Upstate South Carolina's wildly popular comic book convention. Among many other unforgettable memories, they had the honor of meeting famed comic strip producer, character designer and art director Guy Gilchrist! He graciously spoke with us about his storied carrier with Jim Henson, an extensive relationship with Saturday morning, and a whole lot more! 00:00:24 Guy Gilchrist 00:23:49 Thank You Judy! TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:28:30 The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com Guy Gilchrist facebook.com/AGUYGILCHRISTPRODUCTION www.guyspops.com YouTube: GUY GILCHRIST Instagram: guyfgilchrist Twitter: guy gilchrist Email: guygilchristmusic@gmail.com SC Comicon

Ep. #47 - Toys & Toons at Retro-Toy Con Mar 31, 2022

Toys. There has always been a symbiotic relationship between the cartoons we grew up on and merchandise associated with them. Back in November 2021 Mark & Dan were guests of the upstate's premier toys and collectibles convention; Retro-Toy Con! In our second episode covering 2021’s convention, we spoke with many of the vendors and content creators that help made the event come alive! 00:00:23 Screaming Soup 00:09:03 He-Man Panel 00:11:25 Shrunk 3D 00:20:08 RAD Plastic 00:30:32 Action Toys & Collectables 00:39:43 Dan Fowler TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:42:07 The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com #esonetwork Retro-Toy Con https://retro-toycon.com/ Facebook.com/retrotoycon Instagram: @retrotoycon Twitter: @RetroToyCon Toy Federation 104 Middleton Way, Greer, SC 29650 (864) 593-5530 https://www.facebook.com/ToyFederationShop/ Instagram: @toyfederationshop Twitter: @ToyFederation Dan Fowler - Celebrity YouTuber https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt3HN7p7ql6oGqLJGh3-ZAg ScreamingSoup.com facebook.com/ScreamingSoup @ScreamingSoup1 ScreamingSoup@gmail.com Shrunk 3D – Gina Clark Shrunk3d.com /upstate (864) 334-8484 gina@shrunk3d.com FB/Instagram: shrunk3d_upstate Radplastic.com – Chris Fawcet TMNT Prototype Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/453790778354857 Action Toys & Collectables - Megan $ Jeremy Stanford Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/search/posts?q=action%20toys%20and%20collectibles Instagram: @actiontoysjax twitter.com/actiontoysjax Mark McCray thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com ~ tbsool.com ~ tbsool.com/podcast Facebook: @tbsool ~ @tbsoolp Instagram: @MarkMcTBSOOL ~ @best_saturdays_of_our_lives Twitter: @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com #tbsool #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray Dan Klink Facebook: @Dan.M.Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org Social Media: @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Star Wars: Droids & Ewoks Vol. 1 Mar 18, 2022

Best Saturdays - Star Wars: Droid & Ewoks Vol.1 Welcome to Season 3! Mark and Dan are joined by their Thunder Talk co-hosts Beth & Kawika Ah Lo. Today we explore, laugh and commiserate over the two Star Wars cartoons that graces our Saturday mornings decades before all those other Star Wars cartoons. Lucusfilms's Droids and Ewoks. Make sure to tune in to Thunder Talk Issue #51 for Volume 2 as we conclude our dive into this weird and whacky period in Star Wars history! 00:00:24 In Trouble Again 00:08:13 Slapstick 3P0 00:19:22 Ewoks and the Magical Dreidel 00:28:09 Droid & Ewoks Vol.2 TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:30:19 The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com #esonetwork Thunder Talk thundertalk.org Social Media: @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk Mark McCray - The Best Saturdays of Our Lives thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com tbsool.com tbsool.com/podcast Facebook: @tbsool ~ @tbsoolp Instagram: @MarkMcTBSOOL ~ @best_saturdays_of_our_lives Twitter: @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com #tbsool #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray Beth Ah Lo - Twitch Channel Nopelahoma twitch.tv/nopelahoma Instagram: @bethielala Twitter: @nopelahoma #nopelahoma #bethielala Kawika Ah Lo - aka "The Muscle" Facebook: @ktsea Instagram: @kawika_ahlo Twitter: @ktsearambleson Dan Klink - aka "Kawika Variant" Facebook: @Dan.M.Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink CMD: Riker - Show Dog Tic Tok: #rikerthebrittany Instagram: @rikerandfam #Rikerthebrittany

He-Man & She-Ra 📺 A Christmas Special Dec 14, 2021

He-Man & She-Ra 📺 A Christmas Special Can you think of someone righteous and powerful who was born in December? Mark and Dan can think of two. He-Man & She-Ra! Join us in this Christmas / birthday celebration filled with spaceships and music, backdoor pilots, and skeletons with hearts of Kerium! Merry Christmas and we'll see you in the New Year! 00:00:24 Orko Finds Religion 00:18:14 Merry Backdoor Pilot 00:31:01 See You in 2022! TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:33:42 The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com ~ tbsool.com ~ tbsool.com/podcast Facebook: @tbsool ~ @tbsoolp Instagram: @MarkMcTBSOOL ~ @best_saturdays_of_our_lives Twitter: @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com #tbsool #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray Dan Klink Facebook: @Dan.M.Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org Social Media: @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Retro-Toy Con 📺 Keone Young & Dan Gilvezan Dec 02, 2021

Retro-Toy Con 2021! Once again Mark & Dan attended as guests, hosted a Ha-Man panel, and conducted a couple of interviews with two legends of the voice acting world. Keone Young takes us on a journey through his storied carrier while discussing many of the difficulties facing persons of color in the entertainment industry. They were also treated to a rare interview with the incredibly funny Dan Gilvezan! He grants us a glimpse into the methodology behind the voices of Spider-Man and Bumble Bee along with some wise words for these troubled times - Today on The Best Retro-Toy Cons of Our Lives! 00:00:24 Keone Young pt.1 00:22:40 Dan Gilvezan 00:37:53 Keone Young pt.2 00:53:11 Retro-Toy Con! TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:56:06 Retro-Toy Con https://retro-toycon.com/ Facebook.com/retrotoycon Instagram: @retrotoycon Twitter: @RetroToyCon Toy Federation 104 Middleton Way, Greer, SC 29650 (864) 593-5530 https://www.facebook.com/ToyFederationShop/ Instagram: @toyfederationshop Twitter: @ToyFederation Keone Young @officialkeoneyoung #keoneyoung https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0949775/ Dan Gilvezan dangilvezan.com info@dangilvezan.com Books: https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Gilvezan/e/B00585YP4Y%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Audio: https://www.audible.com/author/Dan-Gilvezan/B00585YP4Y https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0319737/ The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com ~ tbsool.com ~ tbsool.com/podcast Facebook: @tbsool ~ @tbsoolp Instagram: @MarkMcTBSOOL ~ @best_saturdays_of_our_lives Twitter: @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com #tbsool #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray Dan Klink Facebook: @Dan.M.Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org Social Media: @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Adult Swim's Ned Hastings Vol.1: SUPERMAN vs. SUPERMAN Nov 19, 2021

Adult Swim's Ned Hastings Vol.1: SUPERMAN vs. SUPERMAN Ned Hastings, producer and editor at Adult Swim, joins Mark & Dan along with History of Comic Books J.T. Wheatley to whiteness the duel of the century! Well, last century... SUPERMAN vs. SUPERMAN! And tune in to the next episode of Thunder Talk for Ned Hastings Vol.2: Best Saturdays vs. Thunder Talk! 00:00:23 ENTER: Ned Hastings 00:11:39 Cape Capers 00:24:32 Supergirl 00:38:36 A Little Piece of Superman 00:46:47 Ned Hastings Vol. 2 - Only On Thunder Talk! TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:52:31 #adultswim #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thundertalk #historyofcomicbookspodcast Ned Hastings @MrHastingsHasAFacebookPageButHesNotPersonallyTryingToSellAnythingOrBlowUpTheInternetItsNotThatHesNotTryingToMakeFriendsButIThinkHePerfersToLetHisProfessionalWorkSpeakForItselfIMeanAdultSwimRightJustWatchSquidbilliesAndKnowThatNedLovesYou.com Squidbillies / Adult Swim @squidbillies https://www.adultswim.com/videos/squidbillies @adultswim adultswim.com facebook.com/adultswim/ It's Adult Swim, dude. If you can't find it than it's time to upgrade your Jitterbug The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com ~ tbsool.com ~ tbsool.com/podcast Facebook: @tbsool ~ @tbsoolp Instagram: @MarkMcTBSOOL ~ @best_saturdays_of_our_lives Twitter: @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com #tbsool #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray Johnathan Wheatley - History of Comic Books Podcast www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/7pasn-b6748/History-of-Comic-Books-Podcast Facebook: @johnathonw ~ @historyofcomic Instagram: @hoppynsv ~ @history_of_comic_books_podcast Twitter: @HIstoryofComic #historyofcomicbookspodcast Dan Klink Facebook: @Dan.M.Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org Social Media: @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. #42 Isis and the Social Values Movement Nov 04, 2021

Ep# 42 - Isis and the Social Values Movement In this episode, Mark & Dan look back on the life and carrier of Joanna Cameron, famous for her role as the superhero Isis, along with several other shows that shaped our social values on Saturday morning. 00:00:24 More "POP" Less "POW" 00:19:10 Isis 00:35:35 Pitches & Fan Letters TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:36:30 The ESO Network esonetwork.com www.patreon.com/esonetwork facebook.com/groups/esonetwork Instagram:@eso_network Twitter: @ESONetwork feedback@esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com ~ tbsool.com ~ tbsool.com/podcast Facebook: @tbsool ~ @tbsoolp Instagram: @MarkMcTBSOOL ~ @best_saturdays_of_our_lives Twitter: @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com #tbsool #thebestsaturdaysofourlives #thebestsaturdaysofourlivespodcast #markmccray Dan Klink Facebook: @Dan.M.Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org Social Media: @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. #41 TCM + Bill Golliher @ SC Comicon Jr. Oct 20, 2021

Ep# 41 TCM + Bill Golliher @ SC Comicon Jr. Recently your expert on all things Saturday morning, Mark McCray, sat down for a televised interview with Turner Classic Movies! In today's episode we discuss his time with TCM where he shared his insights on both Max and Richard Fleischer and the fantastic contributions they gave to the history of animation. Mark and Dan also traveled to SC Comicon Jr. a few weeks ago with The ESO Network. Along with spending an amazing afternoon with many of our fellow podcasters, they were able to reconnect with their good friend, Bill --- of Archie Comics, who returns for his second appearance on the show! 00:00:25 TCM 00:14:34 Bill Golliher 00:36:06 Check It Out! TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:41:30 #sccomiconjr #TCM #turnerclassicmovies Turner Classic Movies https://www.tcm.com/ Twitter: @tcm Instagram & Facebook: @tcmtv Bill Golliher gogolliher@gmail.com Website: www.billgolliher.com SC Comicon www.sccomicon.com @SCComicon The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. #40 Rob Lamb / Power-Con 2021 Oct 06, 2021

Ep# 40 - Rob Lamb / Power-Con 2021 On September 11th and 12th Mark & Dan traveled to Anaheim California for Power-Con, the nation's premier convention for all things She-Ra and He-Man! In the third and final chapter of The Best Power-Cons of Our Lives trilogy, we sit down with Rob Lamb. Rob Lamb is an exceptional screenwriter, storyboard artist, animator and graphic designer who has worked on many iconic Filmation series such as Fat Albert & the Cosby Kids, BlackStar and He-Man & the Masters of the Universe where he wrote the fan favorite He-Man episode, “Into the Abyss.” In addition to his Filmation Studios achievements, Rob storyboarded an episode for Disney’s iconic Darkwing Duck and has been a Concept Artist for the video gaming industry as well animating game trailers for promotions. 00:00:25 Rob Lamb pt.1 00:07:45 Rob Lamb pt.2 00:20:49 Rob Lamb pt.3 00:29:07 We ♥Power-Con! TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:33:47 Power-Con https://thepower-con.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ThePowerCon/ @ThePowerCon Rob Lamb Website: robertartwriter.com Facebook: @roblamb retroragslimited.com The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Pops For Patience popsforpatients.org retroragslimited.com Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. #39 Michael Swanigan & Larry Houston / Power-Con 2021 Sep 29, 2021

Ep# 39 - Michael Swanigan & Larry Houston / Power-Con 2021 On September 11th and 12th Mark & Dan traveled to Anaheim California for Power-Con, the nation's premier convention for all things She-Ra and He-Man! In today's episode we bring you our interviews with two pioneers who's contributions to the animation industry are immeasurable. With eighty-seven art department credits to his name, Michael Swanigan stands as one of the greatest storyboard artists of all time. Along with his work on both She-Ra and He-Man, Michael is a prolific author and has held positions as story director, storyboard supervisor and designer during his storied carrier. Larry Houston is the Emmy-nominated Producer/Director of The X-Men Animated series of the nineteen-nineties. Having the distinction of being Filmation Studios first African-American Saturday Morning Storyboard Artist, Larry has served in a directorial and supervisory capacity on numerous hit series and is credited for expanding the world of He-Man Mini-Comics by adding and designing more multi-cultural diverse heroes and villains into the He-Man mythology. 00:00:24 Michael Swanigan 00:15:18 Larry Houston 00:38:14 True Pioneers TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:41:39 Power-Con https://thepower-con.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ThePowerCon/ @ThePowerCon Michael Swanigan Purchase His Books: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Michael-Swanigan/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMichael+A+Swanigan https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0841682/ Larry Houston https://www.larry-houston.com/ Instagram: @larrytoons54 Twitter: @xmendirector https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0396860/ Vince Alvendia https://eggdropramen.studio/ The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. #38 Tom "T" Tataranowicz / Power-Con 2021 Sep 22, 2021

Ep# 38 - Tom "T" Tataranowicz / Power-Con 2021 On September 11th and 12th Mark & Dan traveled to Anaheim California for Power-Con, the nation's premier convention for all things She-Ra and He-Man! Also in attendance were several key animators and creators responsible for bringing the world of Master of the Universe to life. Today we present Tom Tataranowicz! Along with more accolades then we can count, he served as both storyboard artist and assistant storyboard supervisor on both shows as well as director on She-Ra. Tom T was gracias enough to grant us an amazing interview during our time at Power-Con! 00:00:24 Tom T Interview – part 1 00:13:59 Tom T Interview – part 2 00:32:37 Shout-Out Deborah Zak TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:35:48 Biker Mice from Mars Reunion & Fundraiser - LIVE Autograph Signing September 25th - 12pm PST / 3pm EST YouTube.com/Streamily Streamily.com/BikerMiceFromMars 100% Proceeds To Support Jim Ward & Family #alzheimersdisease #BikerMicefromMars #voiceoverfamily #animationfamily Tom Tataranowicz tomt@g7animation.com The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. #37 SCI-FI WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT IT Aug 25, 2021

Earlier this year Mark and Dan had the privilege of presenting a few panels at the Miami International Sci-fi Film Festival. This is the audio from one of them… Science Fiction is more mainstream than you ever imagined! What's the connection between Star Trek and Jem? What does laser weaponry have to do with the Gummi Bears? Join Mark McCray, author of "The Best Saturdays of Our Lives" and Dan Klink, co-host of "The Best Saturdays of Our Lives" Podcast as we assert that, as far as cartoons are concerned, Sci-Fi isn't the exception, it's the rule! 00:00:24 The Great Gazoo, Jem & Bowie, Fonz and the Happy Days Gang 00:10:11 Gummi Bears vs. Battletech, The Boondocks vs. 40K, Josie vs. Bond 00:16:20 Brother From Another Mother? 00:18:54 Buy The Book! Total Runtime: 00:22:01 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. #36 The Best Theme Songs of Our Lives! Aug 11, 2021

Ep# 36 - The Best Theme Songs of Our Lives! From Magilla Gorilla to Robotech, H.R. Puffnstuff to The Mysterious Cities of Gold, Mark & Dan invite you to listen to some of their favorite Saturday morning tunes - this time on The Best Theme Songs of Our Lives! 00:00:25 Magilla Gorilla 00:07:52 Mysterious Cities of Gold 00:16:06 H.R. Puffnstuff 00:27:25 Robotech 00:33:27 Mark's Approval Total Runtime: 00:36:17 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. 35 Hanna-Barbera vs. Hanna-Barbera Aug 02, 2021

Hanna-Barbera vs. Hanna-Barbera The Olympics are finally here! The Laugh Olympics, that is. Mark and Dan discuss the legal web caused when a smarter than average bear goes from snatching picnic baskets to a full blown adrenaline junkie. Go for gold with a Dastardly Baron and a couple of Mutts, this time on The Wackiest Saturdays of Our Lives! And catch our show LIVE at this year's Treklanta virtual convention Saturday, August 7th! https://allevents.in/online/treklanta-on-the-holodeck-2021/200021120697008 00:00:25 Dastardly Mutts & Mumbly Barons 00:18:14 Treklanta! 00:19:10 Yanked: Godzilla & Pizza 00:23:14 Exit, Stage Left Total Runtime: 00:26:11 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk Treklanta @Treklanta facebook.com/treklanta

Ep. 34 - Nintendo On Saturday Morning Jul 15, 2021

The Best Saturdays of Our Lives - Nintendo on Saturday Morning Playa Two Has Entered the Game! Your podcast Mega Man, Mark McCray, recounts the Legend of Mario as portrayed by Captain Lou Albano. But it's not all ↑↑↓↓←→←→,B,A START. SEGA has it's own Saturday Sonic genesis while Dan ports his arcade failiers to the home console. Time to blow on that cartridge and hit power on The Best Nintendo of Our Lives! 00:00:24 Surly Bozo 00:15:22 Where On The Schedule Is Carmen Sandiego? 00:24:36 7800 Problems, And Nintendo Ain't One 00:31:27 Madness for Profit Total Runtime: 00:34:29 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. 33 Hip Hop on Saturday Morning Jun 25, 2021

Episode #33 - Hip-Hop on Saturday Morning We are 2 Legit 2 Quit on Hammerman, delivering the definitive break down of our MC from Oaktown's shuffle on Saturday morning! Plus Mark and Dan hit up Kid 'n Play around the way to Jellystone Mall as we beatbox back to when your Liquid Television came In Living Color. This time, on The Best Hip-Hop Mornings of Our Lives! 00:00:24 Parental Advisory 00:10:22 In Defense of Hammerman 00:27:06 Where To Stick Yogi This Decade? 00:30:39 Disco on Saturday Morning Total Runtime: 00:33:49 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Episode #32 - Ghostbusters vs. Ghostbusters May 27, 2021

Go Go, Ghostbusters! Remember when Busting made us feel REAL good on Saturday Morning? Mark & Dan give a blow-by-blow account of when Filmation and DIC squared off in a paranormal-busting brawl for our hearts, minds and money. There's something strange in the neighborhood this time on The Best Saturdays of Our Lives! 00:00:25 …and a Gorilla? 00:21:19 The REAL Stereotypes 00:28:40 No, Let's NOT Go Go! Total Runtime: 00:32:04 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Episode #31 Atari on Saturday Morning May 12, 2021

1Up Playa Playa! Mark and Dan take you beyond the Saturday Supercade to Pacland and back with all your classic arcade favorites. We also hear what Trench Warfare's opinion was on the 80's Roller Rink scene. Drop that quarter and pop that cartridge, this is Atari on Saturday Morning! 00:00:25 Pac-Man Apocalypse 00:19:26 Dragon's Lair & The Great War 00:27:33 Nintendo…? Total Runtime: 00:31:12 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Episode #30 - Tom Cook and Bill Golliher from SC Comicon Apr 22, 2021

SC Comicon! South Carolina's premier comic convention recently hosted Tom Cook and Bill Golliher, two giants of the animation and comic book industry. Armed with great questions provided by Mark McCray, and with the assistance of Mike Faber and the ESO Network, Dan had an opportunity to speak with these gentleman from the convention floor. 00:00:26 Archiefied 00:08:56 Now We're Cook'n 00:22:57 One More Question 00:32:27 Things To Come Total Runtime: 00:36:00 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Tom Cook 80sanimator@gmail.com Facebook: @tomcookanimator Bill Golliher gogolliher@gmail.com Website: www.billgolliher.com Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Episode #29 Sweet Swee’Pea’s Baadasssss Dad! Apr 09, 2021

Best Saturdays of Our Lives 29 - Sweet Swee’Pea’s Baadasssss Dad! We're mixing it up with all your favorite cartoon dream daddies! Single parenthood is rough especially for sailors, cavemen and superheroes. We'll gladly hear you on Tuesday if you listen to us today - the Best Baadasssss Saturdays of Your Life! 00:00:24: I Yam What I Yam 00:22:25: And Son! 00:30:07: Scooner Seawell Georgia Washenting Christiffer Columbia Daniel Boom TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:32:30 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk "I'm Popeye the Sailor Man" Song by William Costello later by Jack Mercer Composer Sammy Lerner Turner Entertainment

Episode #28 - Batman vs. Batman Mar 23, 2021

Batman vs. Batman Super Friends vs. Star Trek! The Dark Knight and Boy Wonder vs. Superman and Wonder Woman! The Caped Crusader vs. Space Ghost! Season Two opens with a double dose of BIFF, POW, and ZING as your Best Saturdays Dynamic Duo Mark & Dan return to ask "Who owns it?" 00:00:25 Bat Ghost Coast to Coast 00:20:37 Yanked: A Man Called Flintstone 00:25:48 The Best Season 2 of Our Lives TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:27:44 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. #27 - The Cutesy Era - Part 3 Mar 05, 2021

Episode #27 The Cutesy Era - Part 3 Recorded in 2019, this is the last of what we had in the can. I conclude our "Cutesy Era" discussion with the Gummi Bears, Flintstone Kids, and a whole lot more. Stay tuned for the premiere of Season 2 of The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast coming this Spring! 00:00:24 Hard Candy 00:12:34 Vitamins 00:24:49 Sci-Fi Where you Least Expect it TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:29:10 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Episode #26 The Cutesy Era - Part 2 Feb 11, 2021

Episode #26 The Cutesy Era - Part 2 In part two, trends in both marketing and child psychology coalesce. We might talk a bit more about the Care Bears then we intended, but this is what you get from an episode recorded back in 2019. Part two also explores Disney's leap into Saturday Morning market. 00:00:24 Attack Them With Kindness 00:17:59 Disney on Saturday Morning 00:22:38 Part 3 TOTAL RUNNTIME: 00:24:33 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

TBSOOLP 25 The Cutesy Era - Part 1 Jan 27, 2021

TBSOOLP 25 The Cutesy Era - Part 1 There's nothing tiny about this trend! From Tex Avery's last animated work to Jim Henson's first, we shrink it down and look at all that was small on Saturday morning. 00:00:24 Squishable Plushable Boss Hog 00:15:23 Muppet Babies 00:25:00 Don't Miss It! TOTAL RUNNTIME: 00:27:21 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Episode #24 - Wonder Woman 1968? Jan 08, 2021

Ep# 24 - Wonder Woman 1968? Wonder Woman made her small screen debut almost fifty years ago, but not in a way you would expect. Mark and Dan explore her Saturday morning origins all the way through the modern cable era. You'll be fascinated by both when, and how, Diana Prince finally got animated! 00:00:25 The Wonder Bunch 00:22:38 Super Friends 84 00:35:11 A History of Comic Book Adds TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:38:54 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Johnathan Wheatley https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/7pasn-b6748/History-of-Comic-Books-Podcast https://www.facebook.com/historyofcomic/ https://instagram.com/hoppynsv?igshid=1b286o0kgvjp2 Check out History of Comic Books Podcast (@HIstoryofComic): https://twitter.com/HIstoryofComic?s=09 Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep# 23 - The Best Christmas Carols of Our Lives Dec 22, 2020

A Christmas Carol is one of the most adapted holiday classics and we're bringing you two of the best! Join Mark and Dan as they dive into Charles Dickens, Mr. Magoo and Mickey too! 00:00:28 Mickey's Christmas Carol 00:22:59 Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol 00:41:16 A Charlie Brown Christmas TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:43:38 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. 22 - Leaving Money on the Table Dec 05, 2020

The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast Ep#22 - Leaving Money on the Table You ever watch a couple of cartoons and wonder why they never did a crossover, knowing how financially successful these events could have been? Or when they did, why some of the best elements from either show weren't used? Mark and Dan are just as curious as you are. 00:00:24 Easter Eggs & Schedule Swaps 00:18:37 Crossover, She Wrote 00:27:49 What Could Have Been TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:30:56 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep#21 - A Tribute to Ken Spears Nov 20, 2020

The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast Ep#21 - A Tribute to Ken Spears In Episode 21 Mark and Dan pay tribute to the life and legacy of Ken Spears who, along with his partner Joe Ruby, changed the animation landscape forever! 00:00:24 The Early Years 00:21:44 The Later Years 00:31:20 Thank You TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:33:36 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep#20 Not PBS Kids part 2 Nov 05, 2020

The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast - Ep#20 Not PBS Kids part 2 In part 1 of "Not PBS Kids" we brought you the landscape. Now we dive into the shows! Romper Room hits the pre-K crowed while Schoolhouse Rock hits all the right notes with endearing lessons in civics! Celebrated journalists bring the news to Saturday morning and beyond, and children become a voice for the environment! 00:00:24 Academic Values 00:23:24 Social Values 00:27:35 Moral Values Total Runtime: 00:28:58 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Episode 19 - Not PBS Kids Part 1 Oct 22, 2020

The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast - Ep# Not PBS Kids part 1 Censorship! Educational Programming! Degrassi High! In episode 19 Mark and Dan jump all over the place. From the Lawrence Welk show and the Rural Purge to Action for Children's Television and PBS, we drop a lot of knowledge in this one. And knowing is half the battle! 00:00:24 ACT 1 00:17:54 The Rural Purge 00:34:08 Reagan? TOTAL RUNNTIME: 00:38:15 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Email - thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. #18 Live Action in Animation - Part 5 Oct 06, 2020

Ep. #18 Live Action in Animation - Part 5 We have a Tale to tell about ALF while Saturday morning gets a little Rated R with Rambo! SCTV gets a couple of second lives, Beetlejuice gets high praise, but what about The Karate Kid? Join Mark "Miyagi" McCray and Daniel-san Klink as we conclude our look into Live Action to Animation properties. 00:00:25 Just Add "EXTREME" 00:21:35 Pick 'n Save on Spec 00:27:23 The End? …YES!!! TOTAL RUNNTIME: 00:31:32 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. #17 Live Action in Animation - Part 4 Sep 16, 2020

Remember that episode of Happy Days when the Fonz and gang got lost in time with a traveler from the future? In part four we Punky out to Gilligan's Planet with Mork & Mindy while Star Wars and Ghostbusters land on Saturday morning with mixed results! 00:00:11 Somethin' Somethin' Mystery 00:01:16 Sit On It, Potsie 00:17:06 Diminished Expectations in a Galaxy Far, Far Away 00:24:48 80's Part 2? TOTAL RUNNTIME: 00:28:15 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep. #16 Tribute to Joe Ruby + Live Action in Animation - Part 3 Sep 02, 2020

Ep. #16 Tribute to Joe Ruby + Live Action in Animation - Part 3 In this special episode Mark pays tribute and we say goodbye to one of the giants of Saturday morning animation, Joe Ruby. We continue our "Trek" into the live action to animation genre through the 1970's with The Jackson 5, (most of) The Partridge Family, and so much more while boldly going into what could be considered the fourth and fifth season of that five year mission where no one has gone before! 00:00:11 R.I.P. Joe Ruby 00:02:33 The 1970's 00:26:43 Robonic 00:41:25 Sexy Cameo TOTAL RUNNTIME: 00:43:00 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk Adam Whetston The Ring of Thunder Podcast https://ringofthunder.podbean.com/ Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkthor

Ep. #15 Live Action in Animation - Part 2 Aug 18, 2020

Live Action in Animation - Part 2 Ditch that bowl of Cocoa Puffs for a bucket of popcorn and the New Scooby Doo movies as we jam the lane with the Harlem Globetrotters! Licensed likenesses and the real deals continue to cross over to the small screen both episodically and in the Saturday Superstar Movies! 00:00:25 From Harlem to Gilligan's Island 00:14:32 All In The Family 00:21:07 The Future is Phyllis Diller TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 24:19 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep #14 Live Action to Animation part 1 Aug 05, 2020

Celebrities get animated! We begin with an examination of the MGM and Warner Bros. Hollywood satires of the 1930's and 40's to the early age of television when parody became participation. Then we return as guest stars to the town of Bedrock! 00:00:52 parody to participation 00:20:35 Twist! Twist! 00:26:53 Best Saturdays / ESO add-spot premier TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:30:35 The ESO Network https://esonetwork.com #esonetwork Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Email thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep#13 Continuity, Contradiction and Canon part 2 Jul 22, 2020

Ep#13 Continuity, Contradiction and Canon part 2 Back to the Flintstones! Perhaps complicated, convolution and chronology better describes this episode. Past, present and future flash back and forth from the Post-Kazoo prime timeline, the Flintstone Kids, and the temporal tragedy of Captain Caveman! 00:00:16 Who Shot J.R.? 00:22:16 Scoob! 00:27:22 Manifestations TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:29:18 Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com Thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep#12 Continuity, Contradiction and Canon part 1 Jul 08, 2020

We're back and digging into Bedrock to discuss Yabba world-building and Dabba Do character arcs with Pebbles & Bamm-Bamm! We even go a little off-road with a pinch of Star Trek while looking at Sinbad Jr's two production studios. Wilma! Where's my continuity!?! 00:00:15 The Legend of Joe Rockhead 00:30:31 The First African American Stone Age Family 00:36:05 The Flintstone Kids TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:37:06 Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Jul 02, 2020

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - "I Can’t Play With You Anymore” We're taking a break this week to have several very important conversations over on our other show. I had to confront racism head on in the first grade. Here's a preview of that segment. Listen to my story on the latest Thunder Talk Podcast! We'll be back next week with episode #12 of The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast! Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep#11 Saturday Morning Musical Renaissance - part 3 Jun 18, 2020

In part 3 of Saturday Morning Musical Renaissance we wrap up the 80's and blast all the way into modern day. That's right! From Cool Worlds to Steven Universe, the tunes in toons trend shows no signs of slowing down the beat. 00:00:15 The Modern Era 00:19:21 Mark and The Chipmunks 00:24:45 You're Welcome TOTAL RUNTIME 00:25:48 Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink

Saturday Morning Musical Renaissance - part 2 Jun 04, 2020

You want your MTV? 1980's children's programming gave it to you. In part 2 of Saturday Morning Musical Renaissance we explore the dawn of the music video craze, some very animated live action shows, and Jem teams up with Jimi Hendrix! It's truly, truly outrageous! 00:00:15 The MTV Era 00:19:54 No Grown-Ups Allowed 00:26:51 Oh, Madison TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:27:59 Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives tbsool.com The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com Instagram: instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives Facebook: facebook.com/tbsool #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk thundertalk.org FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Episode #9 Saturday Morning Musical Renaissance - part 1 May 20, 2020

THE BEST SATURDAYS OF OUR LIVES PODCAST Ep#9 Saturday Morning Musical Renaissance - part 1 Music in cartoons? Nah, we're talking cartoons that were all about the music! From the first Alvin show and The Archies to The Beatles, Mark rocks and Dan rolls out with Saturday morning's greatest hits. And you know we're all about the Jackson 5! Oh baby, give this episode a chance! Find Us On Soundcloud And All Podcast Platforms! 00:00:14 The Bubble Gum Era 00:25:23 Mike Curb Congregation 00:29:31 Disco's to Dangerous TOTAL RUNTIME: 00:32:51 Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives https://tbsool.com/ The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast https://tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com https://www.thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbsool/ #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink https://www.facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk https://www.thundertalk.org/ FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Episode #8 - A History of Violence Part 3 May 06, 2020

Ep#8 A History of Violence - part 3 We go from Gatchaman to X-Men as we jump into the 1980's and beyond! Children's television stops playing it safe and starts playing with sharp objects. G.I. Joe helps rebrand the U.S. military's image after Vietnam while turning a profit. And super hero's make their action-packed return to Saturday mornings. Get ready for sweet 80's laser action as we conclude A History of Violence! Find Us On Soundcloud And All Podcast Platforms! 00:00:17 Full Circle 00:21:20 Great American Merchandising 00:27:22 Dan Dares You Total Run Time: 00:28:41 Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives https://tbsool.com/ The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast https://tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com https://www.thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbsool/ #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink https://www.facebook.com/Dan.M.Klink Thunder Talk https://www.thundertalk.org/ FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep#7 A History of Violence - part 2 Apr 22, 2020

THE BEST SATURDAYS OF OUR LIVES PODCAST Ep#7 A History of Violence - part 2 We take to the sky's as super heroes land on Saturday morning! Will grownups defeat our caped crusaders? Should Superman be charged with manslaughter? Why is Brainiac dressed like a frat boy in his underwear? How did Thunder Talk's Mightiest Avenger slide into the show? All this and more in part two of A History of Violence! Find Us On Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/use…/ep7-a-history-of-violence-part-2 And All Podcast Platforms! 00:00:14 Punches Without Punching 00:19:23 Mash-ups, the law, and Sexy Thor 00:28:51 Gatchaman or Battle of the Planets Total Run Time: 00:29:55 Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives https://tbsool.com/ The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast https://tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com https://www.thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbsool/ #tbsool Dan Klink Instagram: @dan_klink Twitter.com/TheRealDanKlink Adam Whetston The Ring of Thunder Podcast https://ringofthunder.podbean.com/ Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkthor Thunder Talk https://www.thundertalk.org/ FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep#6 A History of Violence - part 1 Apr 08, 2020

THE BEST SATURDAYS OF OUR LIVES PODCAST Ep#6 A History of Violence - part 1 We know we're a bi-monthly show, but we thought we'd drop one more into your Easter basket! In A History of Violence part 1 we look at the origins of slapstick in cartoons and the darker turn we took during WWII and the beginning of the Cod War with a few laughs along the way. It's April. Time to file your taxes to kill the Axis! 00:00:15 From Total Laughs to Total War 00:20:26 Peace and War 00:25:10 Sneak Peak – A History of Violence part 2 The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast https://soundcloud.com/user-258978940/tracks https://tbsool.com/podcast Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives https://tbsool.com/ The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast https://tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com https://www.thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbsool/ #tbsool Dan Klink Facebook: www.facebook.com/lando.klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Instagram: @dan_klink Thunder Talk https://www.thundertalk.org/ FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep# 5 "A Tiny Trend" - part two Apr 01, 2020

Episode 5: "A Tiny Trend" - part two "The Snorks ripped off the Smurfs!" WRONG!!! These Saturday morning toons have as much daytime litigation between them as Judge Wapner! Oh how happy we'll be living under the sea in part two of A Tiny Trend! Find us on soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms 00:00:14 Green Under the Sea 00:17:56 Jabber on Jabberjaw 00:24:06 Final Thoughts The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast https://soundcloud.com/user-258978940/tracks https://tbsool.com/podcast Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives https://tbsool.com/ The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast https://tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com https://www.thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbsool/ #tbsool Dan Klink Facebook: www.facebook.com/lando.klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink Instagram: @dan_klink Thunder Talk https://www.thundertalk.org/ FIND US ON Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @thundertalkpod JOIN THE THUNDER FAITHFUL @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/578372072758335/ Emaill thundertalkpodcast@gmail.com #thundertalk

Ep# 4 "A Tiny Trend" - part one Apr 01, 2020

Episode 4: "A Tiny Trend" - part one Hey Brainy! Think you know The Smurfs? In episode four we explore the concepts that became A Tiny Trend and how the smallest of characters became one of the biggest animation hits of all time. It's Smurf-Tastic! Find us on Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms 00:00:17 Blue in Belgium 00:23:53 Mark’s Newsletters: A Call To Arms 00:30:38 Next Time! The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast https://soundcloud.com/user-258978940/tracks https://tbsool.com/podcast Mark McCray The Best Saturdays Of Our Lives https://tbsool.com/ The Best Saturdays of Our Lives Podcast https://tbsool.com/podcast @MarkMcTBSOOL markmccray072@gmail.com https://www.thebestsaturdaysofourlives.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/best_saturdays_of_our_lives/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tbsool/ #tbsool Dan Klink Facebook: www.facebook.com/lando.klink Twitter: @TheRealDanKlink

Sword & Sorcery Part 3 Dec 03, 2019

In the third and final chapter of our Sword & Sorcery saga, we join the resistance with She-Ra Princes of Power! Filmation raises the stakes by taking us from Eternia to Etheria while delivering some of the best storytelling of the genre. We also remember Galtar and the Golden Lance and the end of an animation era. All this plus Mark's Newsletters - Wonder Woman: Diana Prince. 00:00:13 We remember She-Ra! Do you remember Galtar..? 00:20:11 Mark's Newsletters - From Wonder to Prince. 00:28:00 Outro Total Run Time: 29:25

Sword & Sorcery Part 2 Dec 03, 2019

"We have the POWER!!! In part 2 of Sword & Sorcery Mark and Dan break down the cultural phenomenon of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe! And break out your dice bags as we roll into Dungeons & Dragons, a show that walked the line between growing conservative trends and children's programming. We also discuss Mark's panel at this year's Retro-Toy Con Greenville where he outlines the history and relationships cultivated by Filmation Studios that brought us He-Man!" 00:00:16 Sword & Sorcery part 2 00:18:57 Retro-Toy Con Greenville 2019 00:30:20 Outro Total Run Time: 00:34:04

The Best Saturdays of our Lives Podcast - Sword and Sorcery Nov 29, 2019

"In our inaugural episode, Mark and Dan break down the origins of one of the most successful genres in animated history! We look at the classic literary based origins that inspired over a decade worth of muscle bound sci-fi fantasy hybrid adventures. From lasers to wizards, Thundarr to Blackstar, welcome to part one of Swords & Sorcery!" 00:00:15 Edgar Rice Burroughs, a post-apocalyptic barbarian, and a stranded astronaut walk into a cartoon... 00:24:14 Mark's News Letters - Josie's Musical Pussycat Renaissance 00:27:42 Outro Episode Duration: 00:29:35

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Best Saturdays of our Lives Podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected