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

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!, O...

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/watch?...

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...

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! 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes...

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:...

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...

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_X4...

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 mor...

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...

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-...

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 i...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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  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!, O...

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...

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...

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-...

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 a...

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. 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 th...

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 4Kids Flashback is a behind the scenes podcast about...

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-...

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...

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 podcas...