Beyond Thundera w/ Celesta Johnston | How ThunderCats Became “Home” For an Entire Generation

Beyond 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. Join ThunderCats writer/story editor Peter Lawrence and author Sean “Buddha” McKeone as they sit down with longtime ThunderCats fan artist Celesta Johnston for a deeply honest conversation about fandom, creativity, animation, preserving classic cartoons, and what ThunderCats meant to an entire generation growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. Celesta shares how ThunderCats became a “permanent home” during a childhood filled with constant moving, how VHS tapes and technology helped preserve that connection, her history creating ThunderCats artwork and fan stories, the realities of pursuing animation as a career, art school disappointments, industry burnout, and why keeping the spirit of the original ThunderCats series alive matters so much to fans decades later. The episode also explores animation production culture, the struggles artists face behind the scenes, thoughts on future ThunderCats continuations, Mumm-Ra, Pumyra, Tygra, New Thundera, preserving the original art style, and the emotional connection fans still have to these characters today. If you love ThunderCats, SilverHawks, 80s cartoons, animation history, fandom culture, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, retro animation, or nostalgic pop culture discussions, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more ThunderCats interviews, rare creator discussions, fan stories, and behind-the-scenes animation history. See more of Celesta’s art on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/celestas.art [https://www.instagram.com/celestas.art?igsh=MTc4bjFxMHYwdDNuZQ==] Check Out Celesta featured on “ThunderCat of the  Day” on Peter Lawrence’s official website  https://www.gpeterlawrence.com/celesta-johnston-thundercat-of-the-day/ [https://www.gpeterlawrence.com/celesta-johnston-thundercat-of-the-day/] Celesta is a featured artist in Hall of Omens: Thunder-Verse  https://thundercatstoyguide.com [https://thundercatstoyguide.com]

Beyond 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 discussion pulled directly from the ThunderCats Reddit and Discord communities. In this special AMA episode of the Beyond Thundera Podcast, ThunderCats writer/story editor Peter Lawrence and author Sean “Buddha” McKeone answer fan-submitted questions about Tygra, Mumm-Ra, Pumyra, Bengali, storytelling decisions, lost character potential, convention appearances, animation production realities, and how ThunderCats episodes were actually written during the intense Rankin/Bass era production schedule. Peter also gives candid answers about criticisms surrounding Tygra’s role in the series, the challenges of balancing large ensemble casts, why serialized story arcs were difficult in 1980s syndicated animation, how characters like Mumm-Ra became so iconic, and more! If you love ThunderCats, SilverHawks, retro cartoons, animation history, voice acting, behind-the-scenes TV production stories, or classic 80s nostalgia, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more rare ThunderCats,  SilverHawks, and 80s/90s animation interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, animation history, creator conversations, and exclusive archival discussions. Be sure to get in on the conversions on Reddit & Discord  ThunderCats on Reddit  https://www.reddit.com/r/Thundercats/s/6LWgrJHCQQ [https://www.reddit.com/r/Thundercats/s/6LWgrJHCQQ] SilverHawks on Reddit  https://www.reddit.com/r/SilverHawks/s/PReI1SJ9Fn [https://www.reddit.com/r/SilverHawks/s/PReI1SJ9Fn] ThunderCats on Discord  https://discord.gg/4C3uuheGM [https://discord.gg/4C3uuheGM] Peter Lawrence’s official website  https://gpeterlawrence.com [https://gpeterlawrence.com] Hall of Omens: Thunder-Verse  https://thundercatstoyguide.com [https://thundercatstoyguide.com]

Beyond 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 agent who represents ThunderCats legends Larry Kenney, Peter Newman, Lynn Lipton, Pete Cannarozzi, and more. Scott shares how he got started in the convention world, why he only represents properties he personally loves, and what it is like helping bring beloved ThunderCats, SilverHawks, Ninja Turtles, and 1980s pop culture icons to fans at live events across the country. The conversation also explores the evolution of comic cons and toy shows, the emotional connection fans have with ThunderCats, the importance of collectibles in keeping fandom alive, and why smaller shows like Retro Toy Con can create some of the most meaningful fan experiences. Scott also discusses his work on likeness rights and action figure deals, including NECA Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures, his background growing up around the film industry in Wilmington, North Carolina, and the possibility of a ThunderCats-themed convention someday. If you love ThunderCats, SilverHawks, 1980s cartoons, retro toys, comic cons, celebrity guests, voice actors, convention culture, or behind-the-scenes stories from the entertainment industry, this is an episode you do not want to miss. Scott Cook & Epic Entertainment US official website www.epicentertainmentus.com

Beyond 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 used to cut audio by hand, and a production crew trying to invent a completely new way to make animated television. In this fascinating episode of the Beyond Thundera Podcast, Rankin/Bass production staff member Tony Giovanniello pulls back the curtain on the creation of ThunderCats and SilverHawks like never before. From directing actors and building soundtracks to timing battle scenes before animation even existed, Tony shares the chaotic, creative, and groundbreaking process that helped define an entire generation of animation. You’ll hear stories about: * The making of ThunderCats Episode 1 * Working with Lee Donoghue and Matthew Malach * The intense production schedule at Rankin/Bass * Creating sound and music for classic episodes * Old-school analog editing techniques * Why ThunderCats felt different from every other cartoon of its era This is the kind of behind-the-scenes history fans thought was lost forever. If you love ThunderCats, SilverHawks, voice acting, sound design, cartoon production stories, or behind-the-scenes interviews, this is an episode you do NOT want to miss. Watch & listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio.

Beyond 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 Lawrence. In this fascinating deep-dive conversation on the Beyond Thundera Podcast, Peter shares never-before-heard stories about joining the series after Rankin/Bass, moving from New York to Los Angeles, working with Buzz Potamkin, Lee Dannacher, Takashi, Sid Iwanter, and Margaret Loesch, and helping reshape Peter Pan and the Pirates into one of the most unique animated shows of the 1990s. Peter also discusses: • How he became story editor on Peter Pan and the Pirates • The creative struggles behind the show’s scripts • The East Coast vs. West Coast animation divide • Building the show’s pirate language and nautical world • Working with Emmy-winning actor Tim Curry as Captain Hook • The similarities and differences between ThunderCats, SilverHawks, and Fox Kids productions • Hollywood executives, writers rooms, creative control, and network notes • The reality of making animated television in the late 80s and early 90s Fans of ThunderCats, SilverHawks, Peter Pan and the Pirates, Fox Kids, Rankin/Bass, retro cartoons, 80s animation, 90s animation, Tim Curry, and behind-the-scenes animation history will not want to miss this episode. Watch & listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.