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Beyond Thundera w/ writer & voice actor Jeri Craden - She Left Everything Behind… and Found ThunderCats

In this in-depth interview, Jeri Craden shares her incredible journey from voice actor and storyteller to becoming a writer in the world of 1980s animation, including her path to working on ThunderCats.

During a time of economic uncertainty in the early 1980s, Jeri made the bold decision to leave Canada and pursue opportunities in New York—facing intense competition, limited opportunities, and the challenge of starting over while supporting her family.

What followed is a powerful story of persistence, creativity, and timing.

In this episode, Jeri reveals:

How she broke into the animation…

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