The Jewel Riders Archive Podcast

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.janewatsonauthor.com/  Snowy Wings Publishing: https://www.snowywingspublishing.com/    * * *   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.com/

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 Rowling, etc.    Find Alex on Twitter @paperdollprince - Play their dress up games over at https://paperdollprince.itch.io/   * * *   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.com/

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 Riders!   Show Notes: Tenko Episodes at the Jewel Riders Archive YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/3nb669bn  Tenko Retrospective Article: https://tinyurl.com/2p855h6c  Sky Dancers at the Jewel Riders Archive YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mrzwy5az  Sky Dancers Retrospective Article: https://tinyurl.com/3p7rvs3m    Find Stormy's writing over at Fanfiction.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4856734/Cupcakedoll   Find Alex on Twitter @paperdollprince - Play their dress up games over at https://paperdollprince.itch.io/   * * *   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.com/

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 Mattson: https://braunermattson.com/  James's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jivermattson  Multiplane animation camera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdHTlUGN1zw Check out the Blog on the Jewel Riders Archive for screenshots showcasing James's effects animation: http://www.jewelridersarchive.com/posts/jra-podcast-episode-21-james-mattson-interview/    * * *   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.com/

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 explore the world of the 1995/1996 animated series Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. Subscribe to our PodBean #podcast: https://jewelridersarchive.podbean.com/

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!   Find Stormy's writing over at Fanfiction.net: https://www.fanfiction.net/u/4856734/Cupcakedoll   Find Alex on Twitter @paperdollprince - Play their dress up games over at https://paperdollprince.itch.io/   * * *   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.com/

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 fashion doll, Treasure Rocks, and much more!   Greg Play Creative: http://gregplaycreative.com/ Twelve Inch Treasures: https://twelveinchtreasures.com/  The Princess Blog: https://www.theprincessblog.org/    * * *   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.com/

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.jewelridersarchive.com/posts/fanfic/    * * *   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.com/

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!), our shared love of old Hollywood, and more!   Dave Woodman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davewoodmanart/  Dave's Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DaveWoodmanArt    * * *   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.com/

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.instagram.com/daniel_magana_couture/    * * *   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.com/

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 history of Jewel Riders fandom and the founding of the Jewel Riders Archive in 2015, and all they've learned and enjoyed from the Archive over the past five years.   So join the fun and excitement of the Jewel Riders Archive's 5th Anniversary and the show's 25th!   Check out our first conversation with the Circle of Friends! https://jewelridersarchive.podbean.com/e/episode-001-friends-together-friends-forever/   Wayback Machine Avalon Website: https://bit.ly/3jEjGXo   The Princess Blog: https://www.theprincessblog.org/   Elizabeth's Jewel Riders Fan Fiction: https://bit.ly/2R6DO8B   * * *   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.com/

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 World" song that Lou worked on with the Sherman Brothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW4C1Jrq-TI    * * *   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.com/

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.jewelridersarchive.com Check out Greg's blog on toy design, Twelve Inch Treasures: https://twelveinchtreasures.com/ Or read his book "The Con at the Con: The Lost Blaster Disaster" https://www.amazon.com/at-Lost-Blaster-Disaster-ebook/dp/B07PJ2615M   * * *   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.com/

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://twelveinchtreasures.com/ Or read his book "The Con at the Con: The Lost Blaster Disaster" https://www.amazon.com/at-Lost-Blaster-Disaster-ebook/dp/B07PJ2615M   * * *   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.com/

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 final Avalon review for the year - if you want to hear more book reviews and reactions for Avalon, let us know!    Find the Jewel Riders Archive @ www.jewelridersarchive.com Find the Avalon Archive @ www.avalonarchive.wordpress.com And start reading Cry of the Wolf summaries @ https://avalonarchive.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/cry-of-the-wolf-first-impressions/   * * *   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.com/

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://avalonarchive.wordpress.com/2011/09/18/a-digression-the-music-of-avalon/ Debra's Music on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Debra-Davis/e/B000AP5RH6/digital/ref=ep_artist_tab_digi?_encoding=UTF8&sn=d Video of the Avalon Book Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX_Fo5-Yx7k * * *   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.com/

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/alliebirdseed/   Check out all about Avalon: Web of Magic at our sister site https://avalonarchive.wordpress.com/   * * *   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.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 original dubs of the anime Speed Racer and Marine Boy. Please excuse our audio hiccups, we have cleaned it up as best as possible! (Maybe a bit of Wild Magic Interference?) :) * * *   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.com/

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 they explore the world of the 1995/1996 animated series Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. Subscribe to our PodBean #podcast: https://jewelridersarchive.podbean.com/

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 Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders. Subscribe to our PodBean #podcast: https://jewelridersarchive.podbean.com/

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! * * *   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.com/

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 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.com/

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.com/

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 Jewel Riders. Subscribe to our PodBean #podcast: https://jewelridersarchive.podbean.com/