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

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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-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!

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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.

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/

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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/ 

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/ 

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

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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 many other anime series to English speaking audiences.

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

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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.

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/

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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

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/

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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.

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 

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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 

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 

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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 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 and find our Autographs for Charity at https://www.ebay.com/usr/flashback4kids 

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

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