Thunder Talk

Where comedy and commentary collide!

Thunder Talk brings a unique variety show style twist to the fandom podcast genre. Beyond the geeky deep dives, we drop music from some of todays hottest up and coming artists, discuss topics of social and political relevance, and deliver our sideways take on the world at large. If stand-up comedy, NPR, the Millennium Falcon, and classic MTV had a baby, it would be Thunder Talk!

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Dan Klink
Beth Ah Lo
Kawika Ah Lo
Mark McCray
Adam Whetston

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL Sci-Fi FILM FESTIVAL ⚡ APOTHEOSIS

It’s that time of year again when we hand the show off to Troy Bernier, Director of the Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival! As we prepare for 2023’s event (April 14th-16 at the James L. Knight Center / Hyatt Regency Miami) we look back at a fascinating entry from

THUNDER TALK ⚡ 2023 HOLIDAY SPECIAL (sneak preview)

We’re not late. You’re early! Early for our 2023 Holiday Special – Sneak Preview Edition! Join us in the future as we mostly talk about s&*t from the past while subverting your traditions and corrupting our children. Of course Die Hard is a Christmas movie, but what about The Shining?

THUNDER ⚡ TALK #57 / HYPERFIXATION

J Ven Perp & Jon Rasmussen of the band / podcast / neurodivergent advocacy duo Antitypical return to Thunder Talk with their new EP “Hyperfixation Theater” plus Jon and Spooky Thor crawl out of the well to discuss the inspiration behind their hit record, the Ringu film series! Beth &

THUNDER TALK ⚡ Dragon Con 2022

Join the Thunder Crew as we report from Dragon Con 2022 and give our after-action report! 00:00:21 Knock Knock 00:01:13 Mark On The Bus 00:02:58 Saturday Night at Dragon Con 00:08:38 Birthday Con 00:13:41 Beth & Kawika 00:18:41 Night Train 00:20:33 LifeSouth 00:31:45 The Awesomeist 00:43:18 First Con 00:45:00 Wresting

Thunder Talk ⚡ 2022 Dragon Con Pre-Game Show

Thunder Talk ⚡ 2022 Dragon Con Pre-Game Show

Welcome to the 2022 Dragon Con Pre-Game Show! Tonight we discuss a few highlights from this year’s convention including gaming, Star Trek and the health & safety protocols. 00:00:31 These F**k’n Nerds! 00:01:46 Captain Perfect Hair 00:10:33 Dragon Con Health & Safety 00:17:07 Wrestling 00:19:37 Let’s Talk Hotels 00:32:21 Gaming

Exile on Williams St. LP2 💿 Adult Swim’s Ned Hastings

Adult Swim’s Ned Hastings continues his time on Thunder Talk with more anecdotes and insights from his storied carrier at Williams Street, including more on the upcoming film “Aqua Teen FOREVER: Plantasm”. As a senior sound editor, Ned discusses the creative DNA that indelibly bonds to any project the sound

Exile on Williams St. LP1 💿 Adult Swim’s Ned Hastings

Welcome to the Season 5 Premier of THUNDER TALK! And what better guest host could we hope to have help kick-off our action packed Fall Lineup then Ned Hastings. One of the producers & editors (predators) on the upcoming “Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm” film, he takes us behind the madness

Thunder Talk: Ginew Benton ⚡ Jazz at the Speed of Light

Native American stories, from traditional to personal and as seen through the honest lens of the American Native experience, have been woefully underrepresented in the film industry. Troy Bernier, director of the International Science Fiction Festival, sits down with returning Thunder Talk guest and Russell Bates award winner Ginew Benton

Neurodiversity Rocks ⚡ Best Saturdays Vol.2: Ewoks & Droids

Neurodiversity Rocks ⚡  Best Saturdays Vol.2: Ewoks & Droids

Autism, ADHD, and an entire universe of neurodivergent individuals, many of whom find themselves dismissed and attacked by our society; represent the very core of the arts we all celebrate. People whose unique perspectives and imaginations create the art that gives our society meaning. We’re joined by OG Thunder Fam

Troy Bernier & Koichi Noguchi ⚡ KAIJU DECODE

Three Months! It’s been three months since the space pirate barge Thunder Talk was last heard from. Sailing the stars in search of freedom and flying under the ESO Network’s banner, our lovable rogues fell perilously into a black hole.  Thunder Talk was believed lost with all hands until Troy

Bradley Palermo & The Shadow Queens ⚡ A THUNDER TALK Christmas Event

Welcome to another Sorta-Christmas Special where we sorta talk about the holidays! We open these folk-punk festivities bearing gifts. Otherwise BYOB + $5 at the door. Our first gift doesn’t need a special occasion to be a special occasion. Bradley Palermo returns to Thunder Talk, this time backed by The

ROBOTALK ⚡ A Thunder Talk Special Event

For many of us Robotech is a rad piece of our childhoods. For some of us, it’s had a very real and important impact on our lives. Chilean pop sensation Simone Weber graces us with two powerful performances of “Look UP, The Sky Is Falling” and “We Will Win” along

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