The Best Saturdays of our Lives Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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