The Best Saturdays of our Lives Podcast

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Defying X-Pectations pt2 Mar 01, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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