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 entertainment.

Best known for his work on Stranger Things, Kyle has also created artwork for hit series like The Boys, Gen V, and One Piece — but his journey started the same way many of ours did: as a fan of ThunderCats.

Kyle shares:

* How ThunderCats influenced him as a young artist

* His path from fan to professional illustrator

* What it’s like creating key art for major streaming series

* A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process for iconic posters

This episode is about fandom, creativity, and how the things we loved growing up can shape the careers we build.

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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 behind fan-favorite episodes like The Super Power Potion, Wolfrat, Turmagar the Tuska, and Catfight. Join hosts Sean McKeone and series show-runner Peter Lawrence as they explore the origins of these iconic stories and what it was really like writing for the classic 1985 ThunderCats series.

Chris shares never-before-heard insights into developing characters, naming creatures like Turmagar, collaborating with Rankin/Bass, and how his early career—from London advertising to wildly unexpected day jobs—helped shape the storytelling discipline required for animation writing. The conversation also dives into why ThunderCats continues to resonate with fans more than 40 years later, blending action, mythology, and life lessons that audiences only fully appreciate as adults.

Whether you're a lifelong fan, collector, animation historian, or rediscovering Third Earth, this episode goes deep into the creative process behind one of the most beloved animated series of the 1980s.

Topics Discussed:

* Writing classic ThunderCats episodes and characters

* The creation of Wolfrat and Turmagar the Tuska

* How real-world experiences shaped animation storytelling

* The Rankin/Bass production era and writing under tight specs

* Why ThunderCats still connects with audiences decades later

* The balance between action, mythology, and moral storytelling in 80s animation

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Welcome to a special Beyond Thundera Podcast Interlude — a new mini-episode format where we pause, reflect, clarify, and dive deeper into the conversations behind the mic.

In these occasional interludes, Hall of Omens author, Sean Mckeone and ThunderCats original series writer/show-runner Peter Lawrence revisit topics from previous episodes and explore the creative thinking behind the stories, characters, and production of the classic 1980s animated phenomenon.

This Episode 1 Interlude explores:

•   What "logic" really means in fantasy storytelling
•   Avoiding the dreaded "wait... how did that happen?" moment in animation
•   How writing for action-adventure cartoons balances realism, absurdity, and fun
•     Behind-the-scenes insights into the surprisingly small creative team
•   Clarifications from Episode 1 and fan-driven follow-ups • Why YOUR questions help shape future episodes

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 ThunderCats Toys and Beyond & Hall of Omens: Thunder-Verse! The Unofficial Ultimate Collector's Guide To ThundeCats, SilverHawks, & TigerSharks) and Peter Lawrence (ThunderCats, SilverHawks & TigerSharks writer and showrunner), Beyond Thundera celebrates the world of ThunderCats — from the animated series and toys to the fans who’ve kept the legend alive for over 40 years.In this first episode, Sean and Peter discuss:* Their personal history with ThunderCats* Why the series continues to resonate with fans* How fandom has evolved — and what keeps ThunderCats timelessBeyond Thundera is more than nostalgia. It’s about community. Upcoming episodes will feature conversations with fans, creators, voice actors, artists, and collectors who love ThunderCats, SilverHawks, TigerSharks, and classic animation.If ThunderCats was part of your childhood — or still is — you’re in the right place.👉 Subscribe for new episodes👉 Like & share to help spread the word👉 Add to your playlist

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