Can you believe that it's been five magical years since we started this podcast, and nine years since we started the Jewel Riders Archive?! Chris and Ronnie reminisce, and talk about what being a fandom archivist means to them. Then, they discuss their thoughts on the new Jewel Riders comic from Mad Cave Studios! Read Chris's PGJR fan fiction prequ…

The Circle of Friends expands as Chris and Ronnie are joined by the team behind the brand new Jewel Riders graphic novel from Maverick! Editor Lauren Hitzhusen, Writer Jordie Bellaire, and Artist Koi Carreon! If you pre-order your comics through Maverick, through May 29, 2024 get 15% off with discount code JEWEL15. It's a one-time code and works fo…

Join Chris and Ronnie as they chat about another magical girl show from 1995: Saban's Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic! We chat about development materials, the dolls vs the show designs, and more! Let the magic begin, Starfire! Tenko page on the JRA: http://www.jewelridersarchive.com/tenko-and-the-guardians-of-the-magic/Tenko Kabuki-za Special…

Join Chris and Ronnie as they share and break down exciting news - everything from the show streaming on Peacock, a new comic reboot (!!), and some site and social media updates. * * * Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Friends as they explore the world of the 1995/1996 animated series Princess Gwenevere and the Jew…

Chris, Ronnie, and Terry (from the What a Doll! Podcast) reminisce about the greatest toy line that never happened - Wonder Woman and the Star Riders from 1993! Links: JRA Star Riders Retrospective: http://www.jewelridersarchive.com/posts/wonder-woman-and-the-star-riders-30th-anniversary/ * * * Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and …

Chris and Ronnie return to Gemworld to finish their chat about the 40th Anniversary of OG western Magical Girl "Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld," released by DC Comics in 1983 and created by writers Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, and artist Ernie Colon. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst,_Princess_of_Gemworld Maxi-Series digital issues: https…

Chris and Ronnie visit Gemworld to chat about the 40th Anniversary of OG western Magical Girl "Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld," released by DC Comics in 1983 and created by writers Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, and artist Ernie Colon. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst,_Princess_of_Gemworld Maxi-Series digital issues: https://www.amazon.com…

Have you been wondering what happened to the full-length Jewel Riders episodes on our YouTube channel? Join Chris and Ronnie as they chat about the fate of the videos along with some exciting news! http://www.jewelridersarchive.com/posts/jewel-riders-on-youtube/ * * * Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Friends as th…

Join Chris and Ronnie as they discuss and break down each of the Jewel Riders toys and compare the final production toys to the animation designs. If you're obsessed with screen accurate toys like us, you'll love this episode! * * * Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Friends as they explore the world of the 1995/199…

Chris sits down with sister authors Lyssa Chiavari and Jane Watson to talk about growing up fans of Jewel Riders, a surprising geographic connection, how fandom influences original creative work, and how their author co-op Snow Wings Publishing might just be a modern Circle of Friends. Lyssa: https://www.lyssachiavari.com/ Jane: https://www.janewat…

Join Chris, Ronnie, and Alex as they travel the rainbow road to queer fandom, and discuss growing up queer, why fictional characters carry huge meaning to LGBTQIA+ people and allies, and how it all clashes with the current corporate media environment. Content warning: We discuss many topics related to recent harm against queer people by Disney, JK …

Chris is joined by friends of the Archive Stormy and Alex continue their discussion of other Western Magical girl shows from the '90s. In this episode, we chat about Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic, Sky Dancers, and touch briefly on some '90s magical girl anime. We give our thoughts on the shows and why they might be appealing to fans of Jewel…

Join Chris and Ronnie as they chat with Writer and Effects Animator James Mattson. We talk about James's career as Effects Animation supervisor for the show in China, how he branched into writing screenplays, and more! Show Notes:Read James's Episode "Love Struck" http://www.jewelridersarchive.com/season-one-scripts/ Barbara Brauner & James Iver Ma…

In this episode, Chris and Ronnie break down the printed materials made for Jewel Riders, including the Play-a-Sound book, the Panini Sticker book, and the new zine! At the end, we also include an audio production of the Play-a-Sound book! Don't miss it! * * * Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Friends as they explo…

Chris is joined by friends of the Archive Stormy and Alex to discuss Western Magical girl shows from the '80s. In this episode, we chat about She-Ra: Princess of Power, My Little Pony, Rainbow Brite, Jem and the Holograms, Wildfire, and Lady Lovely Locks. We give our thoughts on the shows and why they might be appealing to fans of Jewel Riders! Fin…

Happy Holidays from the Jewel Riders Archive! Chris and Ronnie are joined this year by Stormy of the Avalon website and Lisa Dawn of the Princess Blog for their annual Christmas chat with Greg Autore - toy designer for Jewel Riders. We discuss Jewel Riders' beginnings as an adaptation of Dragonriders of Pern, the development of a 12-inch Gwenevere …

In this Halloween Special episode, pour a hot beverage, snuggle down, and join Chris Kanther as he tells the story of the Jewel Riders' search for the mythical Beast of Ravenwood! Read the story here: https://www.jewelridersarchive.com/posts/fanfic/the-beast-of-ravenwood/ Read more Jewel Riders fan fiction at the Archive: https://www.jewelridersarc…

In addition to Jewel Rider's 25th Anniversary, 2020 also marks the 35th Anniversary of She-Ra: Princess of Power! Chris and Ronnie sit down with animator Dave Woodman, who worked at Filmation during the production of He-Man and She-Ra, to discuss his memories of art, his work as an animator at both Filmation and Disney (and many other studios!), ou…

In this episode, Ronnie talks to fashion designer Daniel of Daniel Magana Couture. They discuss how to translate the Jewel Riders outfits to real fabrics (if you're interested in cosplay) and break down the different elements of the outfits. If you like fashion, costuming and design this is your episode! Check out Daniel's Instagram: https://www.in…

Can you believe it's been 25 Magical Years since Jewel Riders debuted on September 10th, 1995? Chris are Ronnie are joined once again by Stormy and Natalie (Morning Glory) of the Avalon Website, Lisa Dawn of the Princess Blog, and first-time guest fan fiction author Elizabeth! They discuss their two favorite and one least favorite episodes, the his…

Let's put on a show! Chris and Ronnie are joined by Jewel Riders Composer Lou Fagenson for a discussion about his work on the show, other cartoon music, Lou's musical inspirations, theme park audio work, and much more! Find us at www.jewelridersarchive.com Check out Lou's amazing music at https://loufagensonmusic.com/ Listen to the the "Wonder Worl…

Chris and Ronnie from the Jewel Riders Archive are joined once again by Greg Autore, toy designer and art director for Jewel Riders. Greg shares more fascinating developmental work done on Jewel Riders along with his other toy design processes. Specifically we look at the fashions and clothing designs for the Jewel Riders! Find us at www.jewelrider…

Chris and Ronnie from the Jewel Riders Archive are joined once again by Greg Autore, toy designer and art director for Jewel Riders. Greg shares more fascinating developmental work done on Jewel Riders along with his other toy design processes. Find us at www.jewelridersarchive.com Check out Greg's blog on toy design, Twelve Inch Treasures: https:/…

Chris and Ronnie are joined once more by Jacquesworth, webmistress of the Avalon Archive, to discuss the third book of Avalon: Web of Magic - Cry of the Wolf. Plus, Jacq weighs in on the previous two episodes where Chris and Ronnie interviewed Allison Strom (the artist for the series) and Debra Davis (the songwriter for the series). This is our fin…

This week Chris and Ronnie are on a Supernatural High as they are joined by the musically gifted Debra Davis! We sit down with the singer/songwriter behind fictional band "Be*Tween" and the fabulous songs found in the Avalon: Web of Magic series. Links: Debra Davis Music on Instagram @debradavis_music Avalon Archive on the Music of Avalon: https://…

Hey Jewel Fans! This week on the Taco Bell Jewel Riders Archive Podcast, Join Chris and Ronnie as they sit down for an interview with Allie Strom, the fantastic artist who brought Avalon to life with the beautiful cover and interior art for the Seven Seas release of Avalon: Web of Magic. Find Allison's art on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/…

By the Magic of the Dark Stone! Join Chris and Ronnie for an ultimate delight - the chance to sit down with the incomparable Corinne Orr, a veteran stage and voice actress with over 50 credits to her name! To Jewel Riders fans, she will be best known as the dual voices of the evil Lady Kale, and the good Queen Anya, but her career also encompasses …

The Avalon: Web of Magic book club continues as Chris and Ronnie are joined again by Jacquesworth of The Avalon Archive to discuss book two: All That Glitters, by Rachel Roberts. Quick Links: All That Glitters on Amazon The Avalon Archive The Jewel Riders Archive * * * Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Friends as t…

Chris and Ronnie sit down with Stormy to recap the February 16th, 2020 visit to the Sac Toy Con and our very first LIVE (and in color!) Archive Showcase! Links: Sac Toy Con Archive Showcase Live Video * * * Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Friends as they explore the world of the 1995/1996 animated series Princess…

Chris and Ronnie are joined by Jacquesworth from our sister site The Avalon Archive to discuss Avalon: Web of Magic Book One: Circles in the Stream. Enjoy! As a special treat, we have made the audiobook for Circles in the Stream available on our YouTube Channel. Check out the unabridged recording featuring a narration by Mandy Moore. Click here! * …

Part two of our Greg Autore Interview, this episode gets into the development timeline of Jewel Riders (and, somewhat surprisingly, Tenko and the Guardians of the Magic!) with stops at medieval unicorn art history, Dragonriders of Pern, and Enchanted Camelot along the way. * * * Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Fr…

Part One of our interview with Greg Autore, Artistic Director and Toy Designer for Jewel Riders. * * * Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Friends as they explore the world of the 1995/1996 animated series Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. Subscribe to our PodBean #podcast: https://jewelridersarchive.podbean.c…

Hey Jewel Fans! Chris and Ronnie sit down with three ladies of the Jewel Riders Fandom for a conversation about childhood memories of Jewel Riders and the early days of the Fandom. * * * Discover more! Join Chris Kanther, Ronnie Delmar, and the Circle of Friends as they explore the world of the 1995/1996 animated series Princess Gwenevere and the J…