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Beyond Thundera Podcast
Welcome to Beyond Thundera — the podcast where Hall of Omens author Sean McKeone teams up with ThunderCats writer, Peter Lawrence to talk about the secrets, stories, and creative madness behind ThunderCats and everything that came after. We’re talking SilverHawks, TigerSharks, and the wild world of 80s and 90s animation. Expect behind the scenes info, untold production stories, toy talk, guests, and plenty of laughs! We are going to be joined by crew from all aspects of production, voice actors…
Episodes
Beyond Thundera PodcastThe Burning (1981) at 45: Screen Writer Peter Lawrence Reveals the Stories Behind the Horror Classic
What if one of the most memorable slasher movies of the 1980s was originally supposed to be something completely different? This week on Beyond Thundera, we're…
Beyond Thundera PodcastFrom ThunderCats & Rankin/Bass to Hollywood Legends & Groucho Marx: John Curcio's Incredible Career
You might recognize John Curcio's name from the credits of ThunderCats, but his incredible career in entertainment goes back long before Lion-O ever raised the…
Beyond Thundera PodcastThunderCats, SilverHawks, & TigerSharks Artist Reunion w/ Jim Meskimen, Dennis Woodyard, & Pepe Moreno! Stories. Art, & Cartoon Secrets!
You grew up watching ThunderCats, SilverHawks and TigerSharks. But you probably never imagined some of the things happening behind the scenes while these…
Beyond Thundera PodcastThe Secret Sounds Behind ThunderCats: Pete Cannarozzi & Steve Gruskin
What did it actually take to make ThunderCats SOUND like ThunderCats? Pete Cannarozzi and Steve Gruskin were there, and this time they get deep into the stuff…
Beyond Thundera PodcastLio Convoy Joins Beyond Thundera: Mumm-Ra, Rare ThunderCats History & More
Lio Convoy aka Thomas Guerra shares his passion for preserving the history of the original 1985 ThunderCats series, including rare scripts, animation cels…
Beyond Thundera PodcastThunderCats Recording Crew Reunion - Inside the ThunderCats Recording Studio
The original ThunderCats and SilverHawks recording crew reunites to reveal how Rankin/Bass created the dialogue, sound effects, music, voice performances, and…
Beyond Thundera PodcastComedian Brian Scott McFadden on His Father Bob McFadden, Snarf, ThunderCats & Finding His Own Voice
Brian Scott McFadden, son of legendary ThunderCats voice actor Bob McFadden, joins Beyond Thundera for a rare and personal look at the man behind Snarf and the…
Beyond Thundera PodcastHear the Roar Author David Crichton Talks Saving ThunderCats History Before It Was Too Late
Author David Crichton, creator of Hear the Roar: The Unauthorized and Unofficial Guide to ThunderCats, joins Sean "Buddha" McKeone and original ThunderCats…
Beyond Thundera PodcastShe Was Steelheart & Melodia?! Maggie Wheeler on SilverHawks, Friends, Seinfeld & More
Friends, Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond, Ellen, How I Met Your Mother, SilverHawks, and decades of Hollywood history all come together in this incredibly…
Beyond Thundera PodcastThunderCats “Excalibur”: Peter Lawrence Revisits His Episode and the Sword of Omens vs. King Arthur
Why did ThunderCats suddenly bring King Arthur and Excalibur to Third Earth—and what does the writer who created the episode think of it almost 40 years later?…
Beyond Thundera PodcastRemembering ThunderCats Writer William "Bill" Overgard
William “Bill” Overgard's name appears on some unforgettable ThunderCats episodes. But the story behind that name is considerably stranger — and more…
Beyond Thundera PodcastPeter Lawrence Talks Mongor: The ThunderCats Villain Built From Fear
Where did Mongor actually come from? More than 40 years after writing the ThunderCats episode, Peter Lawrence went back and reread his original "Mongor" script…
Beyond Thundera PodcastThunderCats Soundtrack Supervisor Steve Gruskin Reveals the Secrets Behind the Sound
Most ThunderCats, SilverHawks, Comic Strip & TigerSharks fans have seen Steve Gruskin's name in the credits. Very few know what he actually did. Steve Gruskin…
Beyond Thundera PodcastWarner Bros. Approved a ThunderCats College Class?! | From Black Widow Shark to Prof. Nick Carver
ThunderCats collector, customizer, educator, and historian Nick Carver (Nick from Thundera) joins Sean "Buddha" McKeone and original ThunderCats writer Peter…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ ThunderCats fan Egmond DuPlessis aka @wewantmorethundercats on Instagram
ThunderCats fandom is global, in this episode of Beyond Thundera, we sit down with t ThunderCats fan Egmond Duplessis aka We Want More ThunderCats on Instagram…
Beyond Thundera PodcastHow ThunderCats Sparked a Lifetime of Creativity and Collecting | Zack Ramadan
ThunderCats fans have probably seen Zack Ramadan's name before—even if they didn't realize it. Zack is one of the fans who contributed to the official…
Beyond Thundera PodcastFrom John Lennon to ThunderCats | w/ Editorial Recording Staff Audio Engineer Larry Franke
Before ThunderCats, Larry Franke was working in the legendary New York recording scene alongside names like John Lennon, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Fleetwood Mac…
Beyond Thundera PodcastThunderCats Live: The Lost Arena Show That Sold Out Madison Square Garden w/ Marty Almaraz (perfomed as Tygra, Buzz-Saw, & More)
ThunderCats Live remains one of the most fascinating and least documented chapters in ThunderCats history. In this first time interview, Sean "Buddha" McKeone…
Beyond Thundera PodcastThe ThunderCats Artist Who Later Became a Hollywood Actor & Impressionist | Jim Meskimen
ThunderCats fans, animation historians, and aspiring artists will love this conversation with Jim Meskimen. Before becoming known for his incredible…
Beyond Thundera PodcastMaggie Wheeler (Melodia, Steelheart) REUNITES w/ ThunderCats & SilverHawks Larry Kenney (Lion-O, Bluegrass) & Peter Newman (Tygra, Quicksilver) After 40 Years
Lion-O, Tygra & Janice from Friends Together? Yes, It Happened! What happens when these castmates reunite for a their first conversation in 40 years? A lot of…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ Dennis Woodyard | character designer & writer - ThunderCats, Gargoyles, Galaxy Rangers, Exo Squad, Stripperella & More
ThunderCats, SilverHawks, The Comic Strip, Galaxy Rangers, Gargoyles, ExoSquad, and 1980s animation history all collide in this incredible behind-the-scenes…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ Celesta Johnston | How ThunderCats Became “Home” For an Entire Generation
ThunderCats fans, retro animation lovers, and artists alike — this may be one of the most personal and emotional episodes of the Beyond Thundera Podcast yet…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera: AMA w/ ThunderCats Reddit & Discord Fans
ThunderCats, SilverHawks, and 1980s animation fans — this episode is packed with rare behind-the-scenes stories, honest creator reflections, and deep…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ Live Event Agent, Scott Cook - Inside the World of ThunderCats Con Appearances
In this episode of the Beyond Thundera Podcast, Sean “Buddha” McKeone and Peter Lawrence sit down with Scott Cook of Epic Entertainment U.S., the live event…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ Tony Giovanniello -The Sound Design & Creative Chaos Behind ThunderCats Production
Before ThunderCats became one of the most iconic cartoons of the 1980s… there was a small New York recording studio, reel-to-reel tape machines, razor blades…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera: Inside the Making of Fox's Peter Pan and the Pirates | Tim Curry | Hook | Fox Kids
Step behind the scenes of Fox’s cult classic animated series Peter Pan and the Pirates with legendary writer/story editor and ThunderCats creative force Peter…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ ThunderCats Fan & artist JP - (thundercats_classics on Instagram)
In this episode, we sit down with JP aka Thundercats Classics from Instagram to talk all things ThunderCats, the passionate fanbase across Latin America, rare…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera: Emmy-winning writer/producer Grant Moran discusses Kepyr, ThunderCats art auction, plus Batman TAS, Bobby’s World, WayneHead & more!
What happens when legendary animation writer Grant Moran joins the show to talk ThunderCats, Batman: The Animated Series, Bobby’s World, Animaniacs, Tiny…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ recording staff insider John Crenshaw: What REALLY Happened Behind-the- Scenes of ThunderCats & Rankin Bass
Go behind the scenes of the original ThunderCats with recording staff insider John Crenshaw! In this episode of Beyond Thundera, we dive deep into the making…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ Ryan & David of Radical Retro Rewind?! Talking ThunderCats Brotherhood and 80s Nostalgia
What makes ThunderCats timeless? Why does it still resonate over 40 years later? In this episode of Beyond Thundera Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Hunter and…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond 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…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera: The Untold Story of ThunderCats Creator/ Head Writer Leonard Starr w/ James Gauthier
What if the true story behind ThunderCats was never fully told? In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with James Gauthier, a close personal friend of…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera: Why Collecting/Toy Collecting is so Addictive
In this episode of Beyond Thundera, we explore the world of ThunderCats collecting, toy collecting psychology, and the powerful role of nostalgia in fandom…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ ThunderCats Writer Matthew Malach (The Zaxx Factor, Key of Thundera & more) on Rankin-Bass & Classic Episodes
What was it really like working behind the scenes on the original ThunderCats? Writer, dialogue director, and Rankin-Bass insider Matthew Malach discusses…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ Pete Cannarozzi on ThunderCats/SilverHawks Music, Effects & voicing Copper Kidd
What did it take to create the ICONIC sound of 80s animation? In this episode of Beyond Thundera, hosts Sean”Buddha” McKeone and ThunderCats writer &…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ Kyle Lambert -ThunderCats, Stranger Things & Becoming a Professional Illustrator
In episode 3 of the Beyond Thundera Podcast , we sit down with illustrator Kyle Lambert, the artist behind some of the most recognizable imagery in modern…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera Episode 2 Interlude
Got a question or something you want us to revisit? Drop it in the comments, message us on social media, or join the discussion. Your input directly influences…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera w/ ThunderCats Writer Chris Trengove | Wolfrat, Turmagar, Catfight & more
Episode 2 of the Beyond Thundera Podcast. In this episode of Beyond Thundera, we sit down with legendary ThunderCats writer Chris Trengove, the creative mind…
Beyond Thundera PodcastBeyond Thundera Podcast Episode 1 Interlude
Welcome to a special Beyond Thundera Podcast Interlude — a new mini-episode format where we pause, reflect, clarify, and dive deeper into the conversations…
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Beyond Thundera Podcast: ThunderCats Behind the Scenes with Showrunner Peter Lawrence
Welcome to the debut episode of the BEYOND THUNDERA Podcast!Hosted by Sean “Buddha” McKeone (author of Hall of Omens: The Unofficial Ultimate Guide to…