4Kids Flashback: an Anime Podcast About the History of Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece and More

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 theatre company we talk about at https://thegrouprep.com/ Her website is https://kathleenrdelaney.com/

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 English speaking audiences.

Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/ 

Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content!

Follow Tara Sands at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarasandsvo/?hl=en⁠ and Steve Yurko at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/steveyurko/?hl=en ⁠

For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products 

Leave us a voice message at www.Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback   

Autographs for Charity available at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids 

Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback. 

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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_X4rOjW0 Follow her at https://youtube.com/@Tama-Hero on Patreon at https://patreon.com/c/TamashiiHiroka and at https://bsky.app/profile/tamahero.bsky.social

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 English speaking audiences.

Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/ 

Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content!

Follow Tara Sands at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarasandsvo/?hl=en⁠ and Steve Yurko at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/steveyurko/?hl=en ⁠

For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products 

Leave us a voice message at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback   

Autographs for Charity available at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids 

Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or of this podcast and/or it's hosts.

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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 more about about him at https://tisch.nyu.edu/about/directory/drama/95322303

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 English speaking audiences.

Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/

Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content!

Follow Tara Sands at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarasandsvo/?hl=en⁠ and Steve Yurko at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/steveyurko/?hl=en ⁠

For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products

Leave us a voice message at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback

Autographs for Charity available at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids

Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or of this podcast and/or it's hosts.

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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

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 English speaking audiences.

Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/

Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content!

For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products

Leave us a voice message at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback

Autographs for Charity available at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids

Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or of this podcast and/or it's hosts.

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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-Oh!, One Piece and many other anime series to English speaking audiences.

Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/ 

Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content!

For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products 

Leave us a voice message at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback 

Autographs for Charity available at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids 

Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or of this podcast and/or it's hosts.

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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 

Here is the link to the Topps cards we talk about in this episode: https://www.elitefourum.com/t/complete-pokemon-topps-gallery/40934 

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 English speaking audiences.

Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/ 

Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content!

For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products 

Leave us a voice message at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback 

Autographs for Charity available at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids 

Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or of this podcast and/or it's hosts.

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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/davidghostywills/ Check out his podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-say-yeah/id1576622066 and hear him at https://wfdu.fm/hd1/shows/the-vintage-rock-pop-show 

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 English speaking audiences.

Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/ Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content!

For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products 

Leave us a voice message at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback 

Autographs for Charity available at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids 

Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or of this podcast and/or it's hosts.

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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 were actually there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and many other anime series to English speaking audiences.

Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/ 

Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content!

For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products 

Leave us a voice message at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback 

Autographs for Charity available at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids 

Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or of this podcast and/or it's hosts.

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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/ 

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 English speaking audiences.

Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/ 

Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content!

Follow Tara Sands at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tarasandsvo/?hl=en⁠ and Steve Yurko at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/steveyurko/?hl=en ⁠

For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products 

Leave us a voice message at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback 

Autographs for Charity available at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids

 Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or of this podcast and/or it's hosts.

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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 there. 4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and many other anime series to English speaking audiences.

Our website is https://www.4kidsflashback.com/ 

Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/4KidsFlashback for episodes one week early and ad-free plus bonus content!

For merch go to https://4kids-flashback.printify.me/products 

Leave us a voice message at Speakpipe.com/4KidsFlashback 

Autographs for Charity available at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids 

Watch videos at https://www.youtube.com/@4KidsFlashback. 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent or of this podcast and/or it's hosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices