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4Kids Flashback: an Anime Podcast About the History of Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece and More
4Kids Flashback: an Anime Podcast About the History of Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece and More
4Kids Flashback is a retrospective podcast about the 4Kids era of television, the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Shaman King, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ultraman, and other anime and cartoons to English-speaking audiences. Hosted by voice actress Tara Sands and podcaster/artist Steve Yurko, the show goes behind the scenes with the actors, directors, writers, translators, and editors who worked on those productions. Each episode explores the history, production, and legacy of these beloved shows through interviews and first-hand memories. The podcast is aimed at fans nostalgic for 4Kids programming and interested in how these series were adapted for English-language release.
Episodes
104. You've Been Warnered With Lindsey Warner
In this episode, Tara Sands interviews Lindsey Warner.
At 4Kids, Lindsey was a singer and voice actor. She sang on songs from Yu-Gi-Oh!, Fighting Foodons, and Funky Cops and voiced Cacnea in Pokémon. Hear her on "We'll Be There" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GanKok1chpA
You can follow her online at https://www.instagram.com/whats_good_acoustic_music/ She also has a great story about Pokémon
103. Strike It Rich With Richard Kronenberg
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Richard Kronenberg. Richard worked at 4Kids from 2003-2009 as a Supervising Video Editor on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and edited every single episode of the show as well as the movie, Turtles Forever. He also edited many episodes of Viva Piñata and did some work on Yu-Gi-Oh!.
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids er
102. Topps Speed With Ira Friedman
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Ira Friedman. Ira Worked at Topps for 33 years as the VP of Licensing and handled the Topps' Pokémon cards. He also worked at Lucas Films and was in charge of the Star Wars fan club as well as at Fangoria and Starlog. He is now is the creator of Craniacs! You can learn more at https://www.craniacsworld.com/ and follow them at https://www.instag
101. Quick On The Draw With Adrian Barrios
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Adrian Barrios. Adrian Worked at 4Kids from 2002-2009 as a Storyboard Artist and Character Designer on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Chaotic. You can follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/captainluckypants/ and check out his IMDB page at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3546211/?ref_=fn_t_1
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100. Roz And Shine with Roz Nowicki
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Roz Nowicki. Roz Worked at 4Kids from 2001-2012 in Licensing, Marketing, Brand Development and more for shows like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. She also founded their 4Sight Licensing division.
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99. Back To The Drawing Board with Denny Fincke
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Denny Fincke. At 4Kids, Denny was a Background Designer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You can see lots of his work at https://dennyfin.com/ Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/twittroo/
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98. Crazy Like A Fox Box
Available in video and audio versions! First, watch the videos that we refer to in the interview here https://youtu.be/a4C_QMRQ0OY and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q9Pl0gmnSM&t=10s
Then, check out the interview itself in our podcast playlist at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLalzvEK2qsIpLaM8u3OSJaOCL5ETMwiEG&si=NOJr9QNH_-Vi71nZ.
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97. 4Kids Flashback LookBack
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko look back on the over 90 episodes of 4Kids Flashback that have been released!
The show will no longer be putting out weekly episodes, but we can always add more if anyone else from 4Kids wants to be interviewed.
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96. Heart Of Gold Roger With Frederick B. Owens
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Frederick B. Owens.
At 4Kids, Frederick voiced Gol D. Roger and Gaimon on One PIece, Leatherhead and Traximus on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Captain Dobbs on Funky Cops and Bason on Shaman King.
You can follow him online at https://www.instagram.com/frederick_b_owens/
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95. Jaytalking With Jay Goede
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Jay Goede.
At 4Kids, Jay voiced Mewtwo and Dr. Fuji in Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back.
Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jpg4art/?hl=en Jay can be booked for conventions by https://www.instagram.com/mitchzro/?hl=en
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94. 4Kids Flashback TalkBack #5
In this episode of 4Kids Flashback, Tara Sands is joined by Actor and Voice Director Darren Dunstan! They answer the messages YOU left at Speakpipe!
Darren is best known for voicing Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pegasus in Yu-Gi-Oh!! He also Voice Directed a ton of shows at 4Kids including Pokémon, Dinosaur King and Yu-Gi-Oh!. Follow Darren on Instagram at instagram.com/darre
93. Apples To Applebaum With Leah Applebaum
In this episode, Tara Sands and guest host Megan Hollingshead interview Leah Applebaum.
At 4Kids, Leah voiced Erika, Suzie and Rita on Pokémon.
Follow her at https://bsky.app/profile/leahapplebaum.bsky.social and https://www.tiktok.com/@leahapplebaum
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were
92. How To Train Your Raichu With Jessica Calvello
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Jessica Calvello.
At 4Kids, Jessica voiced Drona in Magical DoReMi, and Kay in Pokémon. Jessica started working in anime dubing in Texas and tells us all about the differences working in the different studios at the time. And of course we talk about her work in Attack On Titan! Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jessicacalve
91. Hump Day With Jamie McGonnigal
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Jamie McGonnigal.
At 4Kids, Jamie voiced Eyelash The Camel in One Piece, Zoda in F-Zero GP Legend, Brron in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Blitz Boylston in Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds, Teddington Twingersnaps in Viva Piñata and Tommy Grimm in Pokémon. Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jmcgonnigal/?hl=en 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast abou
90. A Word To The Jerome Wise with David Lapkin
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview David Lapkin.
At 4Kids, David voiced Sir Ebrum on Kirby: Right Back At Ya, Jerome Wise on Sonic X, Lord Simultaneous on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mr. 7 on One Piece, Monty Mousemallow on Viva Piñata, John Tanaka on F-Zero GP Legend, and Lucian, Dee Dunstan and more in Pokémon.
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids
89. State Of The Art With Sabrina Sevilla
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Sabrina Sevilla. At 4Kids, Sabrina was an Art Director and worked on properties including TMNT, Pokémon, X-Box, Viva Piñata, American Kennel Club, Cabbage Patch Kids, Pachanga, Royal Air Force, One Piece, Winx Club, and The Dog, The Cat, The Pig. She shared some amazing images with us that can be seen at Patreon.com/4KidsFlashback
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88. 7th Kevin With Kevin Kolack
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Kevin Kolack.
At 4Kids, Kevin voiced Mr 3 and Pepper on One Piece, Knuckle Joe and Tokkori on Kirby, Khybon on Chaotic, and Flip Turner on Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal.
You can follow him online at https://www.instagram.com/kevinkolack/ and see his website at https://www.kevinkolack.com/
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era
87. Paying A Viz-it With Jason Thompson
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Jason Thompson. Jason was a Manga editor at Viz on Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece and many more titles. He also worked on Shonen Jump Magazine and at Anime News Network. Check out more about him and read his work at https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/house-of-1000-manga/2013-07-25 https://www.jasonbradleythompson.com/ Follow him at https://www.instagra
86. Keep Calm and Carrie On with Carrie Keranen
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Carrie Keranen.
At 4Kids, Carrie voiced Marion Phauna on Shaman King, Dora on Pokémen Chronicles, Earthia on Sonic X, Kisara and Mokuba on Yu-Gi-Oh!, Mina and Misty on Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds, and Angel, Ananda and Tammy Tamlin on Teeneage Mutant Ninja Turtles. You can follow her online at www.instagram.com/carriekeranen/
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85. Just Joshing with Josh Kaufman
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Josh Kaufman. At 4Kids, Josh started as an intern in 2001 and worked his way up. He started at The Summit Media Group, a subsidiary of 4Kids, in sales and then switched over to 4Kids as an Account Executive selling commercial inventory.
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who
84. Paige Boy with Jason Paige
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Jason Paige.
At 4Kids, Jason was the singer of the first English Pokémon theme song and Viridian City. You can find more info and follow him at https://jasonpaige.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/jasonpaige/ His YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/@JasonPaige
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83. Wracking Our Brains with Jesse Gomez
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Neuroscientist Dr Jesse Gomez. Jese was part of a fascinating study that discovered a part of a person's brain that responds to Pokémon. You can learn more about it at https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325140#The-role-of-eccentricity-bias and http://vpnl.stanford.edu/papers/GomezBarnettPokemonNHB.pdf 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scen
82. Lazar Focused with Gary Littman
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Gary Littman.
At 4Kids, Gary voiced a bunch of roles at 4Kids including Dr. Quincy Quackberry on Viva Piñata, Kuro, Mohjii and Klahadore on One Piece, Lazar on Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds and Jakata on Tai Chi Chasers. You can follow him online at https://www.instagram.com/littmangary/ and https://www.garylittman.com/
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81. Best Of The West with Tracey West
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview author Tracey West. We have a hunch that her books help a lot of you learn to read. She wrote adaptations of Pokémon books as well as Yu-Gi-Oh! books and Cubix titles. She has also written a gazillion other books and here are some links: https://www.goodreads.com/series/list/17719.Tracey_West.html.
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80. Get To The Chopper! with Lisa Ortiz
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Lisa Ortiz.
At 4Kids, Lisa played a ton of roles at 4Kids including Chopin in Tama and Friends, Patina in Magical DoReMi, Serenity in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece, Amy Rose in Sonic X, Roxanne in Ultimate Muscle, Musa, Icy and others in Winx Club and Sabrina in Pokémon. She is the current voice director of the Pokémon anime serie
79. Widro Shopping with Jonathan Widro
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Jonathan Widrow.
At 4Kids, Jonathan was the Vice President of Internet from 2002-2007. We talk about the website, message boards and more! Questions get answered!
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!
78. Maddie Blaustein Tribute Episode
In this episode we honor the life and work of Maddie Blaustein.
At 4Kids, Maddie is best known for voicing Meowth on Pokémon, Solomon Muto on Yu-gi-Oh!, Wally Tusket on Ultimate Muscle, Dr. Kureha on One Piece, Helga on Dinosaur King, Dr. K on Cubix, Oslo on Fighting Foodons and so much more.
Here are the links that were referenced in the episode Trans-Ponder Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watc
77. Beyer Beware With Gerry Beyer
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Gerry Beyer.
At 4Kids, Gerry worked on the promos and shows as the Post Production Supervisor and Senior Video Editor from 2002-2011. He worked on projects like Chaotic, Fighting Foodons, Ultraman Tiga, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more! You can see some of his work on his page at https://www.youtube.com/@euganot and watch some promos at https://www.youtube.c
76. Breezy Like Saturday Morning With Bree Sharp
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Bree Sharp.
At 4Kids Bree was a singer for Pokémon, Winx Club, and Mew Mew Power. She also adapted some scripts for Magical DoReMi. Follow her on social media at https://www.instagram.com/beautifulsmallmachines/ and her website is https://www.breesharp.com/ Don't miss seeing her perform live with her band!
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75. Sound Judgement With Ron London
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Ron London.
At 4Kids, Ron was the Audio Mixer, Sound Designer and Voice Director for tons of shows including Pokémon, Sonic X, Yugioh, GI-Joe, Kirby, Winx Club, and FZero.
He also did Sound Design for 26 episodes of Chaotic and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Here are links to his recent project and the studio we discuss in the episode
74. Rouge Colored Glasses With Kathleen Delaney
In this episode, Tara Sands and guest host Megan Hollingshead interview Kathleen Delaney.
At 4Kids, Kathleen voiced Rouge on Sonic, Tina Twingersnap on Viva Piñata, Captain Ishigaki on Ultraman Tiga, Patunia on Magical DoReMi, Alvida on One Piece, Jacqueline McMadd on Ultimate Muscle, and Tania on Yugioh GX. Follow her on social media at www.instagram.com/kathleenisgreat/ and check out the thea
73. Tama Gotcha With Tama Hero
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Tama Hero. Tama is a self described "Pokemon-loving-girl who makes YouTube videos!" She is most well known for videos featuring commentary on the Pokemon series of games and franchise.
The videos we talk about in the interview can be found at https://youtu.be/7xlGV8UgmlQ and youtu.be/MWG8frE2kuw as well as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42O_X
72. Filled To The Brimmer With J David Brimmer
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview J David Brimmer.
At 4Kids, David voiced Doctor Proctor on Pokémon, Odion Ishtar on Yu-Gi-Oh!, Sir Crocodile/Mr. 0 on One Piece, King Gorge on Fighting Foodons, Sunshine on Ultimate Muscle, Professor Pester on Viva Piñata, Zanramon on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mosuke on Shaman King, Headmaster Saladin on Winx Club and so much more. Learn m
71. Patton Pending With Chuck Patton
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Chuck Patton!
At 4Kids, Chuck directed the first 2 seasons of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Chuck has an incredible background in Comics and Animation and he shares his incredible expertise with us. Check out his work at https://www.artofchuckpatton.com/ and follow him at https://www.instagram.com/chuckpattonart
70. Palant Town With Amy Palant
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Amy Palant!
At 4Kids, Amy voiced Tails on Sonic X, Dorie on Magical DoReMi, Millie on Shaman King, Kayla on Fighting Foodons, Miss Valentine on One Piece and tons more.
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there.
4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-
69. You're The Topps With Joshua Izzo
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Joshua Izzo!
After working at Topps on the Pokemon cards, Joshua became the Marketing Manager and Head of Sales at 4Kids. He has amazing insights into the early days of Pokémon and Pokémon Live. He has since gone on to work at Hasbro (on Pokémon toys), Capcom, Twentieth Century Fox and Lightstorm. Check out his website at joshuaizzo.com
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68. Whatchu Talkin Bout Wills With David Wills
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview David Wills!
At 4Kids David was the original English voice of Fergy Fudgehog on Viva Piñata, Souichiro Sawai on Ultraman Tiga, Hak on Tai Chi Chasers, Buggy and Arlong on One Piece, Tyranno Hassleberry on Yu-Gi-Oh!, Stan in Pat & Stan and tons more.
Follow David at https://www.facebook.com/ghosty.tmrs/ and https://www.instagram.com/davidghostyw
67. What's Cohen On With Laura Cohen
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Laura Cohen!
At 4Kids Laura was the connection between many of the departments at 4Kids as the Director of Programming and Scheduling. She worked with the on-air promotions, legal, sales, standards and practices, and the broadcast center.
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who
66. Lollygagging with David Moo
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview David Moo!
At 4Kids David was the original English voice of Seiichi Munakata in Ultraman Tiga, Panik in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Sanji in One Piece and Faraji Ngala in Teeneage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
Follow David at https://www.instagram.com/david_moo/
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65. Mike Drop with Mike De Seve
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Mike de Seve!
At 4Kids Mike was a writer and producer on Viva Piñata! We also talk about his time directing Beavis and Butthead, working at Dreamworks and lots more. Check out his company at https://www.baboonanimation.com/
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually
64. A Quick Fix with Lee Quick
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Lee Quick!
At 4Kids Lee was the original English voice of Officer Jenny on Pokémon!
Follow Lee at https://www.instagram.com/hlquick/ and https://x.com/LeeQuick00
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63. A Vocation In Translation with Nob Ogasawara
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Nob Ogasawra!
Nob worked for Nintendo as a freelance translator for every Pokémon game in the core series up until Pokémon Platinum. Follow Nob at https://x.com/DougDinsdale and https://bsky.app/profile/nobogasawara.bsky.social
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actual
62. That's Suss, Man with Matthew Sussman
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Matthew Sussman!
At 4Kids Matthew was the original voice of Meowth on Pokémon!
Follow Matthew at https://www.instagram.com/sussmanmatthew/?hl=en and https://www.instagram.com/matthew_sussman/ http://www.matthewsussman.com/
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually t
61. Sandsblasted with John Sands
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview John Sands! John worked in the Music Department at 4Kids and rave Music as a Music Producer on shows like Pokémon, WMAC Masters, Shaman King, Kirby, Sonic X and F Zero.
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-
60. Too Nami with Kerry Williams
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Kerry Williams!
At 4Kids Kerry played the roles of Nami on One Piece, Tiff on Kirby, Flora on Winx Club, Casey, Sakura and Jirachi in Pokémon, Kiki on Ultimate Muscle, Elly on Shaman King, Rebecca Hawkins on Yu-Gi-Oh! and lots more!
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were
59. Thorne To Be Wild with Kristen Thorne
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Kristen Thorne!
Kristen wore about a million hats at 4Kids including the roles of Associate Producer, Casting, Voice Director and Production Manager on shows like Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Ultraman Tiga and more.
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58. Soler Power with Rebecca Soler
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Rebecca Soler!
At 4Kids, Rebecca is best known for voicing Ella Elephanilla and Simone Cinnamonkey on Viva Piñata, Sarah on Chaotic, Reane on Magical DoReMi, Joi on TMNT, Stella and Tecna on Winx Club and lots more!
Follow Rebecca on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rebeccasoler1/?hl=en
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57. The Media Mogul with Sheldon Hirsch
In this episode, Tara Sands interviews Sheldon aka Shelly Hirsch! Shelly was the CEO of Summit Media (a subsidiary of 4Kids). He knows everything about Media Buying and the Toy industry and has tremendous insights into 4Kids.
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-
56. The Silver Lining with Pete Capella
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Pete Capella! Pete is best known for voicing Silver The Hedgehog on Sonic, and Dexter on Yu-Gi-Oh!. Follow Pete on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/petecapella/?hl=en
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there.
4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu
55. A Practice In Standards with Dana Cluverius
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Dana Cluverius! Dana worked at Kids WB in Development, Production and Scheduling. She has incredible insights into Standards and Practices and the WB side of all the 4Kids shows. Her understanding of Children's Television is unparalleled and she is currently the SVP of Current Series at Nickelodeon.
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54. Tara's Turn with Tara Sands
In this episode, Megan Hollingshead and Steve Yurko interview Tara Sands!
Tara is best known for voicing Bulbasaur, Ritchie, Jasmine and lots of other characters on Pokémon, Mokuba in Yu-Gi-Oh, Chase in Fighting Foodons, Anna in Shaman King, Angel in TMNT and lots more. Follow Tara on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tarasandsvo/
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53. The Distribution Solution with Brian Lacey
In this episode, Tara Sands interviews Brian Lacey! Brian handled International Distribution for Pokémon as well as many other shows. His stories about getting Pokémon aired around the world are amazing!
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and
52. Blaustein Off Again with Jeremy Blaustein
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Jeremy Blaustein!
In addition to being the brother of Maddie Blaustein, Jeremy did the translating of Pokémon for 10 years and has an extensive and impressive background in translation, localization and video game direction. Check out his website at https://dragonbaby.com/ and read his Metal Gear Solid story at https://shorturl.at/cDhxn.
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51. Oakin' Around with Stuart Zagnit
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Stuart Zagnit! Stuart is best known for voicing Professor Oak, Koga and Cedric on Pokémon, Mike on Winx Club, Dr. Dome on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Bodal on Chaotic.
Follow Stuart on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stuzagnit/ https://www.facebook.com/originalprof.oak
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50. NinTilden Power with Gail Tilden
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Gail Tiden!
Gail started working at Nintendo in 1983 and was the VP of Brand Management as well as the Director of Publications (Nintendo Power magazine). She was there from the very beginning of Pokémon and has some great insights to share.
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49. No Business Like Yoh Business with Sebastian Arcelus
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Sebastian Arcelus!
Sebastian is best known for voicing Yoh and Zeke in Shaman King, Jun Yazumi in Ultraman Tiga, Road Rage in Ultimate Muscle, Rex Raptor and Espa Roba in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Rex in Dinosaur King, Timmy and Palladium in Winx Club and lots more.
Follow Sebastian on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sebastian_arcelus/?hl=en
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48. Alyssa Explains It All with Alyssa Tucker
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Alyssa Tucker!
Alyssa started working in the licensing department when 4Kids was known by it's former name Leisure Concepts Inc. She went on to work on all the 4Kids properties and explains to us how the licensing side of the business worked.
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people
47. Why Man with Oliver Wyman
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Oliver Wyman!
Oliver is best known for voicing Aster Phoenix in Yugioh, Big the Cat on Sonic, and Morty (Manta) Oyamada in Shaman King. He is an incredibly prolific audiobook narrator and you can find his work at https://shorturl.at/dpKY7
Follow Oliver on Instagram at www.instagram.com/mrkawfy/
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46. Fit For A Kingsberg with Alan Kingsberg
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Alan Kingsberg! Alan was a producer, writer and show runner at 4Kids on shows like Cubix, Winx Club, Shaman King, Dinosaur King and Pokémon Chronicles. Alan gives us great insights into the writing process and the business side of 4Kids, and you Winx fans will especially love this one.
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45. 4Kids Talkback #4
In this episode of 4Kids Flashback Talkback Number 4, Tara Sands is joined by Actor and Voice Director Darren Dunstan! They answer 18 of the messages YOU left at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback
Darren is best known for voicing Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pegasus in Yu-Gi-Oh!! He also Voice Directed a ton of shows at 4Kids including Pokémon, Dinosaur King and Yu-Gi-Oh!. Follow Darren
44. All That Chazz with Anthony Haden Salerno
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Actor and Voice Director Anthony (Tony) Haden Salerno Tony is best known for voicing Chip in Sonic X, Rex Raptor in Yu-Gi-Oh! and Chazz in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
He also Voice Directed a ton of shows at 4Kids including Shaman King, Winx Club, Pokémon Chronicles and Magical Do Re Mi.
Follow Tony on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/anthony_haden_sa
43. Do Re Mi Fa Sue with Sue Shufro
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Sue Shufro! Sue worked as a Music Editor at 4Kids. She worked on almost every show at 4Kids including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Winx, TMNT, One Piece and Viva Piñata as well as the Pokémon films. 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that br
42. Klaas Is In Session with Michael Sinterniklaas
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Michael Sinterniklaas! Michael is best known for voicing Leonardo in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Riven in Winx Club, Seviper in Pokémon, Squid Vicious in Fighting Foodons, Trey Racer in Shaman King, Mahad/Dark Magician in Yu-Gi-Oh! and lots more while working at 4Kids!
Follow Michael on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/msword/
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41. The Notorious Sartorius with David Sartorius
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview David Sartorius! David worked as a writer on Pokémon, Fighting Foodons and Yu-Gi-Oh! as well as in the promo department at 4Kids. 4Kids Flashback is a behind-the-scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and many other anime ser
40. ADR You Serious with Christopher Collet
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Chris Collet! Chris was a voice director and actor at 4Kids working on shows like One Piece, Ultraman Tiga, Pokémon, Winx Club and Yu-Gi-Oh!
Follow Chris on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/realchriscollet/?hl=en
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually ther
39. The Johnny Roger with John Kalish
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview John Kalish! John worked as an Executive Producer and Writer at 4Kids on Ultraman Tiga, One Piece, Ultimate Muscle and Funky Cops.
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and many other anime se
38. Gin and Sonic with Jason Griffith
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Jason Griffith! Jason is best known for voicing Sonic in Sonic X, Usopp on One Piece, Lord Darkar on Winx Club and lots more! Follow Jason on Instagram at www.instagram.com/real_jasongriffith/?hl=en 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the compan
37. Howdy Bartner with Barton Bishop
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Barton Bishop! Barton worked as a Senior Show Writer on Yu-gi-oh, Winx Club, Pokemon Chronicles, Shaman King, Magical Do Re Mi and Sonic X.
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and many other
36. Shadow Realm Of A Doubt with Jonathan Todd Ross
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Jonathan Todd Ross! Jonathan is best known for voicing Yami Marik in Yu-Gi-Oh, Sid Jones in TMNT and lots more! Follow Jonathan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jtoddross/?hl=en
4Kids Flashback is a behind-the-scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brou
35. 2B Or Not 2B with Russ Velazquez
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Russ Velazquez!
Russ worked in the Music Department at 4Kids and wrote and sang a ton of your favorite theme songs and music including the TMNT and Sonic themes, Pokémon World and 2.B.A. Master. Find Russ at https://www.youtube.com/@rv919 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who
34. The Book of Rannells with Andrew Rannells
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Andrew Rannells!
Andrew is best known for voicing Tama in Tama and Friends, Connor in Cubix, Lenny/Tao Ren in Shaman King, Fried Ricer in Fighting Foodons, Jack in Funky Cops, Bokkun in Sonic X, Noah in Yu-Gi-Oh! and lots more during his time at 4Kids! He was also the Voice Director for Sonic X and Kirby: Right Back At Ya! in addition to playi
33. There's Waldo with Waldo Cabrera
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Waldo Cabrera!
Waldo was kind enough to share these amazing pictures from his time at 4Kids of Style Guides, Annual Reports, product ideas as well as his original sketches for the Pokémon logo and other great stuff! (available at Patreon.com/4KidsFlashback ).
Waldo worked as an Art Director at Leisure Concepts before it turned into 4Kids. At
32. 4 Kids Flashback Talkback #3 with Tara Sands & Darren Dunstan
In this episode of 4Kids Flashback Talkback, Tara Sands is joined by Actor and Voice Director Darren Dunstan! They answer the messages YOU left at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback
Darren is best known for voicing Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pegasus in Yu-Gi-Oh!! He also Voice Directed a ton of shows at 4Kids including Pokémon, Dinosaur King and Yu-Gi-Oh!. 4Kids Flashback is a podcast
31. Live, Love, Luffy with Erica Schroeder
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Erica Schroeder! Erica is best known for voicing Luffy in One Piece, Rena in Ultraman Tiga, Mai in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Blaze in Sonic and lots more!
4Kids Flashback is a behind-the-scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and many othe
30. Clear as Crystal with Crystal Marcus-Kanesaka
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Crystal Marcus-Kanesaka !
Crystal worked as an Associate Producer at 4Kids on shows like Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Magical Do Re Mi.
4Kids Flashback is a behind-the-scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and many othe
29. Oh No Yu Didn't with Dan Green
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Dan Green!
Dan is best known for voicing Yugi on Yu-Gi-Oh!, Hudson Horstachio on Viva Piñata, Knuckles on Sonic X as well as a slew of of other roles at 4Kids. 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there.
4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, On
28. A Heart Of Goldfine with Lloyd Goldfine
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Lloyd Goldfine!
Lloyd was a Director and Writer at 4Kids who worked on Yu-Gi-Oh!, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Incredible Crash Dummies, Viva Piñata, and Rocket Monkeys.
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu
27. Yusei Tomato, I Say Tomato with Gregory Abbey
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Gregory Abbey!
Greg is best known for voicing Yusei and Tristan in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Raphael in TMNT Terry in Ultimate Muscle and Duke in GI Joe: Sigma 6 at 4Kids!
4Kids Flashback is a behind-the-scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One P
26. The Cutting Edge with Jordan Podos
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Jordan Podos! Jordan worked as an Editor and Producer at 4Kids on shows like Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon, Cubix, Kamen Riders, Ultimate Muscle, G.I. Joe, Sonic X, Funky Cops, Tama and Friends, Winx Club and Kirby. You can check out his business at https://seespotcut.tv/ and his TMNT video at https://vimeo.com/38611123 4Kids Flashback is a behind the sce
25. The Eggman Cometh with Mike Pollock
In this episode, Tara Sands and Steve Yurko interview Mike Pollock! Mike is best known for voicing Dr Eggman in Sonic, the Narrator in Pokémon and on tons of 4Kids promos!
4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about the 4Kids era of television as told by the people who were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and many other anime series to Engl
