Alicyn's Wonderland

Dive into the enchanting realm of animation and video games in this episode of "Alicyn's Wonderland." Join our host, Alicyn Packard, as she engages in an enthralling conversation with the multi-talented Tyler Rhoads, a renowned voice actor and director in the animation and gaming industry. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of projects like Starfield and Redfall, and explore the intricate world of voice acting and direction in this insightful and engaging episode. Perfect for enthusiasts of animation and video games, this episode promises to be a memorable journey through the voices and visions that bring our favorite digital worlds to life. So, settle in, turn up the volume, and let's embark on this extraordinary exploration together.Chapters:[02:00] Starfield Deep Dive[05:27] Recording Experiences During the Pandemic [09:13] Acting Highlights: Voltron and More[14:25] Voice Directing Process[23:06] Exploring MoCap and PCap in Gaming[28:14] Video Game Industry and Labor MovementsStay updated with Alicyn here:Instagram: https://instagram.com/alicynTwitter: https://twitter.com/alicynTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Tyler Rhoads:Instagram: http://instagram.com/kingoftherhoadsWebsite: https://www.kingoftherhoadscreative.com/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Shownotes:Dive into a whirlwind of laughter, candid revelations, and the unexpected joys of motherhood with Milana Vayntrub in this latest episode. From the bustling streets of New York to the roads of LA, join us as Milana opens up about her evolution from actress to director, her cherished role as a mother, and the quirky delights of voice acting.Whether you're a fan of her work or just love a good story about navigating life's unpredictable waves, this episode promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining.Chapters:[07:34]College Directing Debut[08:15]LA Move & Web Series[14:43]Motherhood & Balance[21:57]Squirrel Girl Love[29:08]Directing in PandemicStay updated with Alicyn here:Instagram: https://instagram.com/alicynTwitter: https://twitter.com/alicynTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Milana here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mintmilanaTwitter: https://twitter.com/mintmilanaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mintmilanaIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2168927/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

This week in Alicyn's Wonderland, actress, voice actress, and content creator Tessa Netting drops by to talk about her epic journey! Some of Tessa's most notable roles to date include Hazel Swearengen on Bunk'd, Eloise on Fred: The Show, Kelsey on Inappropriate Parents. She has also lent her voice to some iconic characters including Sweetie Bird in Tiny Toons Looniversity and Relia in Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness.Join us, as Tessa takes us on a trip down memory lane starting from her humble roots, growing up in an incredibly talented and supportive family. She also goes on to regale us with her audition stories, especially for her breakout role as Ballet Girl in the Broadway production Billie Elliot, as well as what it was like to book her first-ever cartoon role, alongside her character's original voice actress! In addition to her incredible journey as an actress, Tessa also goes on to share with us her passions and plans for creating new content in the near future. Make sure to stay until the end of the episode to find out what Tessa thinks we should do in order to keep the flame of our passion and inspiration alive! Timestamps:[07:19]Tessa talks about her roots[09:34]Tessa on how she became Ballet Girl[19:23]Tessa shares what it's like to work on Tiny Toon[34:45]Why you should strive to find your tribe[36:49]Here's the secret to loving your craft no matter what[42:02]Why you need to stop comparing yourself to othersStay updated with Alicyn here:Instagram: https://instagram.com/alicynTwitter: https://twitter.com/alicynTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Tessa Netting:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessanetting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tessanettingTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tessanettingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tessaROXXIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4738229/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

In this week's episode, we have the incredible Debra Wilson as our guest! Debra, renowned for her unforgettable presence on the hit sketch comedy series Mad TV from 1995 to 2003, boasts an impressive and diverse list of accomplishments. Not only is she a remarkable actress and comedian, but she has also made her mark as a talented voice artist. Throughout her career, Debra has lent her voice to a multitude of characters, such as Ramaraffe in Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart, Grandma Shark in Baby Shark's Big Show!, Tera Snapdragon in The Owl House, and Kira in Dogs in Space, among others. Additionally, she has taken on pivotal roles in video games, including Monju in Monster Hunter: Rise , Amanda Waller in Batman: The Enemy Within and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, Cere Junda in Star Wars: Fallen Order, and Renata Glasc in League of Legends, to name just a few.Join us as Debra talks about her journey, spiritual awakening, and how she freed herself from being held back by materialistic labels, and how it has changed her life and how she approaches her work today. In this interview, Debra shares a plethora of inspiring and enlightening stories from her journey and discusses why it is vital for anyone seeking to live their best life to tell their story in order to gain the best possible experience in life. She also goes on to reveal her definition of a person's real X factor and also talks about the difference between superficial voice acting and genuinely performing. Plus, Debra even goes on to talk about her awesome tattoos, and even discloses how she wants to go when her time comes. Debra offers so much insight and awesome stories in this episode that you can definitely apply in your own journey, so don't miss a minute of it!Timestamps:[05:20]Why you need to tell your story [15:46]Debra's message for anyone going through a difficult time [19:52]How does Debra want to spend her time?[23:00]“I never become that character”[28:28]Debra talks about how she prioritizes the story [31:29] This is what your real X factor is Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Voice actor Zeno Robinson, whose credit list includes voice acting for both Western animation and English-language dubs of anime, joins us this week on Alicyn's Wonderland. Some popular projects Zeno is a part of include Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Noir, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Pokemon, Digimon Adventure:2020, Horimaya, and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. Right now, Zeno's living the Dragon Ball dream as Gamma in Dragon Ball Super, and he's down to share his story! Join us as Zeno and Alicyn talk about everything from Nintendo games (including a super rare Earthbound bundle he got his hands on without knowing how valuable it was) as well as his early introduction into acting which eventually led to him entering the world of voice acting through Melissa from CESD! Zeno also goes on to talk about some of his favorite shows growing up and how he found his way back into voice acting after taking a break from his craft. Furthermore, Zeno then goes on to share some incredibly valuable pieces of wisdom he's picked up from his journey, and discusses how someone's intervention helped change the way he saw acting in general. Finally, Zeno talks about how he got to live a Dragon Ball Z fan's dream by getting cast as Gamma for Dragon Ball Super! Timestamps:[9:04]The monologue that opened the doors for Zeno[19:49] Reuniting with Melissa and booking SpiderMan [24:51]How does booking a role make a voice actor feel?[28:01]Pro Tip: Never let them hear this when you're in the booth![28:51]The most damaging thing Zeno ever heard in his career[48:47]What it was like to get cast into Dragon Ball Follow Alicyn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn/status/1666520402988769293TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartist/Follow Zeno Robinson:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childish_gamzeno/Twitter: https://twitter.com/childishgamzenoStreamily: https://www.streamily.com/zenorobinsonAlicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Youtuber, comedy vlogger, and self-taught animator Alex Clark joins us this week in Alicyn's Wonderland! Over the past ten years, Alex Clark has accumulated over 4.1 million subscribers to his channel. (You could definitely say that he's among the OG animation creators on the platform!) So how exactly does a self-taught animator create animated videos that draw in over half a million subscribers? Tune in to find out!In this episode, Alex sits down with Alicyn to talk about his early beginnings as well as how the newest addition to his family has impacted his work. As someone who's been on the video sharing platform for as long as he has, Alex offers several valuable insights that can definitely help you navigate your own animation career better! Plus, make sure to stay until the end to find out what Alex thinks could be the future of animation in collaboration with AI!Time Stamps:[6:19] Alex talks about his production schedule [7:37]What made The Babysitter Series such a hit?[9:22] What non-people things would Alex grab in the event of a fire?[12:41] Which Animations Does Alex Consider the Most memorable?[14:58] Alex gives advice to aspiring animators[17:55] What would Alex choose to have: horns, cat paws, or a tail?[28:07] Could this be the future of animation?Follow Alicyn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn/status/1666520402988769293TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartist/Follow Alex Clark : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalexclark/Website: https://www.itsalexclark.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsalexclarkTwitch: http://twitch.tv/itsalexclarkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/itsalexclarkAlicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Anna Hollingsworth whose incredible credit list includes being the Supervising Director for Clone High, Animation Director for Bojack Horseman, UniKitty, and The Afterparty, as well as an animator on projects like, Fox's COSMO'S, The Ricky Gervais Show, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, Dick Figures: The Movie, Super Best Friends Forever, and The Mr. Men Show visits Alicyn's Wonderland to talk about her amazing journey in animation!As a woman working in animation, Anna's accomplishments are definitely remarkable and inspirational. Join us as she shares her story, from her family's artistic influence, her introduction to animation to figuring out the ropes of taking the lead behind the scenes as an animation director. She also talks about some of the memorable animation shows she watched while studying, and getting to work with the geniuses behind them years later. Anna also goes on to explain what exactly an animation director does and how motherhood has impacted the way she approaches her work! Make sure to stay until the end to hear what Anna has to say to aspiring animators and animation directors!Time Stamps:[13:19]What does an Animation Director do?[17:37]The animations that stood out for Anna while she was at school[23:56]How children are “wonderful little markers of how quickly time is passing”[24:53]How has being a Mom affected the way Anna approaches her work?[26:36]Will animation studios keep operating remotely? [38:27]Anna's advice for anyone looking to break into the animation industryFollow Alicyn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn/status/1666520402988769293TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartist/Follow Anna Hollingsworth : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annapalindrome1/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-hollingsworth-02129524Twitter: https://twitter.com/Annam8torAlicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

If you've got a dream but feel held back… this episode's for you! Voice actress Cissy Jones joins us this week in Alicyn's Wonderland to talk about breaking free from externation limitations, creating the fantastic career she has today, and how she's working to help protect this craft in the future. Some of Cissy's most notable work include lending her voice to popular games such as Firewatch, The Walking Dead, Life Is Strange, Grand Theft Auto V and Darksiders III. She also lends her voice in various television series, including The Owl House as Lilith Clawthorne and Transformers: EarthSpeak as Elita-1. Join us as Cissy talks about a whole range of topics, including:How she broke into voice acting against all odds.Her casting call experience for The Walking DeadWhat it was like to work in the midst of the pandemicMotivational advice for anyone who has been discouraged by others from pursuing their dream.Why it's so important to protect the interest of voice actors as more and more AI tools enter the voice acting industry.How can voice actors exist ethically with AI? What voice actors should look out for in their contracts to protect their work from predatory companiesWhat voice actors can do if their voice is used without their consentTime Stamps:[02:13]What Cissy had to break through before breaking into voice acting[04:39]How Walking Dead “kicked open the doors” for Cissy[12:02]Cissy's gives motivational advice [13:59]Cissy talks about The Owl House[23:14]Cissy talks about NAVA[24:37]How can voice actors exist ethically with AI?[26:12]Watch out for this clause in your contractFollow Alicyn:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn/status/1666520402988769293TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardFollow Cissy Jones : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cissyspeaks/Website: https://www.cissyjones.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/cissyspeaks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cissyjonesspeaksFacebook: https://facebook.com/cissyspeaksAlicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Alicyn sits down with an old friend from her alma mater this week! Josie Campbell sits down with Alicyn to talk about her exciting journey and work as a television writer and producer. Josie has worked as the head writer for Netflix's She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous and is currently the co-producer for the upcoming HBO Max/Cartoon Network animated show, My Adventures With Superman! Her impressive writing credits also include work for the biggest animation studios such as Dreamworks TV, Disney XD, and Warner Brothers Animation.In this episode, Josie shares exclusive insider info about working on the upcoming Superman animated television series – since the last Superman animated television series aired from September 1996 to February 2000!  Here she talks about the interesting changes to key characters in the Superman crew: Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, and Clark Kent! Plus, Josie also goes into detail about what she does as a head writer, which is sure to give any aspiring writers out there some guidance and inspiration! Timestamps:[02:18] Josie talks about Superman[03:18] What's different about the Superman crew?[08:05] Josie talks about Lois Lane[09:31] Josie talks about the casting process[11:32] The challenges of working on the Superman animated series[14:06] Josie talks about the responsibility of writers in the production process[17:05] What it was like to work during the pandemic[29:00] The day-to-day tasks of a storywriter Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Follow Josie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozyjamble/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/@cozyjambleLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josieccWebsite: https://cozyjamble.com/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

This week on Alicyn's Wonderland, voice actor and director Todd Haberkorn drops by to talk about life, anime, films, and video games. Todd's incredible credit list include many popular characters, Hikaru Hitachiin for Ouran High School Host Club, Death the Kid in Soul Eater, Natsu Dragneel in Fairy Tail, Genin Rain Shinobi in Naruto Shippuden, Shikadai Nara in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Komiya in Aggretsuko, and Ikkaku Madarame in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. He has also lent his voice to various well-loved animation, film, video games, and starred in several live action projects.Tune in as Todd talks about everything under the pink lights of the Wonderland studio with Alicyn! Todd starts off by taking us back to his humble beginnings which started from theater to doing a one-off voice over for a computer store until he found himself booking a role in the wildly popular anime series, Naruto. He then shares what it was like to work on the show then he also talks how milestone markers differ for everyone in the industry.  As a multi-faceted individual, Todd also offers a great range of valuable insights about life, as he makes points about self-worth and creating a healthy balance between life and work. Furthermore, Todd goes on to share why he considers Fairy Tail to be an absolute life-changer. Make sure to stay until the end to hear about Todd's amazing experience volunteering at an elephant nature park! Timestamps:[4:41] Todd's origin story[12:42] What it was like to book Naruto[15:29] Todd talks about the unique ways people in the voice over industry create milestone markers[23:03] Don't put your worth on something you can little control over[25:33] “Life loves balance.”[28:05] How Fairy Tail changed Todd's life Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Todd:Instagram: https://instagram.com/official_habergramYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCBv2Ph9ubyr4OeBGO0gBViQTwitter: https://twitter.com/ToddHaberkornWebsite: https://www.toddhaberkorn.com/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Get ready to be dazzled, because this week on Alicyn's Wonderland, we're joined by the one and only Queen Noveen, a true powerhouse in the realm of voice acting and live announcing! Queen Noveen's impressive repertoire includes lending her powerful voice to Layla Ellison, the badass leading black female character of the video game Redfall and headlining the epic 90th birthday event for country music legend Willie Nelson at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. As the Network Voice for E! Network and the live announcer for high-profile events like Miley's New Year's Eve Party, the People's Choice Awards, and the MTV Movie & TV Awards, Queen Noveen's talent shines brightly. In addition, her impressive credit list also includes voicing Naomi Storm in Rainbow High and Vanessa Jones in Friday the 13th: The Game. Join Queen Noveen on an awe-inspiring journey from humble theater beginnings to Hollywood and prepare to be captivated by her infectious enthusiasm and uplifting tales. Don't miss this extraordinary episode of Alicyn's Wonderland, where the magical world of Queen Noveen awaits!Timestamps:[02:07] The Story Behind Queen Noveen's name[05:20] How Queen Noveen fell in love with live announcing[08:50] What it was like to be the voice of Willie Nelson's 90th birthday event at the Hollywood Bowl[09:48] Queen Noveen shares what it was like to work with Ellen Degeneres[14:40] Queen Noveen talks about her experience working on Red Fall[20:40] What the casting process was like for Red FallFollow Alicyn:Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicynInstagram: https://instagram.com/alicynYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCJrhqCFTPa2RNjfwFewUvXgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFollow Queen Noveen:Website: https://queennoveen.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/queennoveenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/queennoveen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QueenNoveenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@queennoveenAlicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Iconic voiceover actress Stephanie Panisello joins us in this week's edition of Alicyn's Wonderland! Stephanie is best known for voicing Claire Redfield in Resident Evil 2, Betty Ross in Marvel's “What If” series, Vora in Paladins, Cloud Retainer in Genshin Impact, and Calima in Larcenauts. Apart from voiceover acting, Stephanie has also branched out to performing MOCAP, on-camera acting, and hosting. She is also a part of Netflix's brand-new Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness series!Join us as Stephanie takes us a walk down memory lane where she shares how being late for work changed the entire trajectory of her life. Stephanie shares how she found herself lending her voice to Claire, and why she thinks it's so important for artists to meet their character's biggest fans. Furthermore, Stephanie and I take a deep dive into what it's like to work on MOCAP and how it doesn't differ so much from performing on-camera. She also goes on to talk about working on Resident Evil as Claire from the get-go, and what pushed her to get into combat training! Make sure to listen to the end to hear Stephanie has to say about how you can turn your dream into a reality! Timestamps:[06:56] How Stephanie got into voice acting.[09:00] Why getting kicked out of production work was the best thing to happen for Stephanie.[15:24] The fastest way you learn is usually on the job[23:55] Why is it so important and special to meet your character's fans.[28:00] Stephanie shares a funny motion capture story for Infinite Darkness.[30:55] What made Stephanie get into combat and stunt? Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpac...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackar...Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Stephanie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniepanisello/Website: https://stephaniepanisello.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephaniePanisello/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Steph_PaniselloAlicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Join Alicyn Packard as she sits down with one of the most prolific voice casting directors in the anime game! Mami Okada is the Director of Operations as well as the Voice Casting Director for Bang Zoom! Entertainment. Some of her many successful projects include The Witcher: Nightmares of the Wolf, Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train, Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045, Sword Art Online, One Punch Man, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba just to name a few.Together, Alicyn and Mami delve into Mami's remarkable journey which has led her where she is today. From her first-hand experience of working her way up in the industry, Mami makes a strong case for putting more value on real-life experience over book smarts. She also shares with us the fascinating history of dubbed anime! Furthermore, Mami also talks about how she approaches the voice casting process these days. Make sure to listen to the end to hear her advice for self-directing voice artists and more! Timestamps:[03:01] Where did Mami start?[12:00] The brief and awesome history of dubbed anime[15:15] How Mami made her way into voice casting[22:12] What's more important than finding an exact voice match[33:45] Mami gives adviceFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpac...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackar...Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Mami Okada:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mummychan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mummynyanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mami-okada-a5b51a49Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

In this week's episode of Alicyn's Wonderland, we are joined by veteran animator Robb Pratt. Robb has had an illustrious career spanning decades, starting as a traditional animator at Feature Animation in the 90s before moving on to work on Disney modern classics like Pocahontas, Tarzan, Hercules, Kim Possible, and the Disney Plus animated show Firebuds. He has also played a key role in the animation of the Nickelodeon hit animation Danny Phantom and a long list of other projects. In addition, Robb is an independent animated filmmaker, with credits including Superman Classic and Bizarro Class, and is the creator of CARMAN - The Road Rage Anti-Hero.In this episode, Robb takes us on a journey into his past, sharing fantastic stories about his childhood and the lessons he learned from Disney animators, getting insider info on all of Disney's upcoming hit animation films, and eventually securing a desk at the studio where all the animation magic happened in the 90s. Robb also gives a detailed explanation of what went into creating traditional animation and talks about the transition from 2D to CG animation and how it affected him and his fellow artists at the time. Along with these colorful nostalgic stories, Robb shares insights into his present projects, including CARMAN and Disney Plus's Firebuds. Despite coming from a challenging background, Robb's numerous beloved accomplishments serve as a powerful testament to the fact that passion has the incredible power to unlock a world of endless possibilities. Join us for an episode filled with animation magic and inspiration!Timestamp:[05:02] Robb talks about working at Disney during the Golden Era of 2D Animation.[08:04] Robb describes the intense and laborious process of 2D Animation.[11:28] Robb talks about why he was lucky to be in the sweet spot between 2D and digital animation.[12:25] This is how CG animation impacted animators and cleanup artists.[21:19 ] Robb talks about Firebuds[25:24] Robb talks about CARMAN---Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpac...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackar...Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Robb:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbpratt/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/robbprattTwitter: https://twitter.com/robb_prattWebsite: http://www.robbpratt.com/robbpratt.com/Welcome.htmlAlicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Another multi-hyphenated talent is back on Alicyn's Wonderland! ADR Director, voice actor, content creator, and ultra-marathoner Ezra Weisz is back to inspire, encourage, and share some awesome insider stories about his many works and passions! As a prolific voice actor, Ezra has done voices in many popular anime shows, including Blade of the Immortal, Vampire Knight, Rurouni Kenshin, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, and Blade of the Immortal. He is best known for his ADR directing work for various animated shows, including Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug, Lupin the Third Vs. Cat's Eye and Cat Noir and Popples.  In this episode, Ezra and I cover a whole range of topics, starting with the things that push him to run ultramarathon distance races and what he loves about being able to help others make positive changes in their lives. He then takes us on a nice walk down memory lane as he recounts how he got involved in Miraculous: Tales of  Ladybug and Cat Noir and gives us insider stories on what it's like to work on the show! Finally, Ezra and I talk about working together on Lupin vs. Cat's Eye for Prime Video. Make sure to listen to the end to find out who is Ezra's favorite Miraculous ship!Timestamps:[04:33] What Ezra loves about being able to help others[07:42] How Ezra got involved in Miraculous: Ladybug[09:18] Ezra talks about Popples[13:04] When did Miraculous start to get traction?[14:51] How ships got Miraculous sailing to the top[28:01] Why Ezra loves warming up live audiences[30:34] Ezra talks about working with Alicyn on Lupin vs. Cat's EyeFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpac...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackar...Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Ezra:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezraweisz/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ezraweiszTwitter: https://twitter.com/warmupguyFacebook: https://facebook.com/ezrafanclubAlicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Should voice actors worry about AI voices? This topic's been on my mind for some time now! In this episode, Tim Friedlander, the Founder and President of NAVA as well as the CEO and founder of soundBOX:LA and soundBOX:Group, sits down with me to discuss this very topic!As an award-winning voice actor specializing in many voice acting niches, Tim is best known for his work on Hunter x Hunter, One Punch Man, as well as Ares in the Netflix show Record of Ragnarok. Tune in as Tim and I discuss the impact of AI voices, how it's changing the voice acting industry, and what voice actors can do to adapt and survive this change. We start off with Tim explaining how he defines an AI voice or synthetic voice and also shares some very unique insights on how voice actors can incorporate AI voices instead of trying to fight it. Tim also goes on to talk about how voice actors can safeguard themselves during this time.Timestamps:[04:09] Tim defines AI/Synthetic voices[05:16] Here's what voice actors can learn from musicians according to Tim[18:05] Early stages of AI tech[18:25] How to know if someone's voice is intellectual property[21:30] What NAVA offers[34:17] Degradation of Unionwork [37:45] What union can do to your contracts with AI ClausesFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpac...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackar...Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Tim Friedlander:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigvox/YouTube: https://youtu.be/n1ZvR9e9XiUTwitter: https://twitter.com/TimFriedlanderLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timfriedlanderWebsite: https://www.timfriedlandervo.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tfreevoCheck out NAVA: https://navavoices.org/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

This week, the incomparable Erica Shroeder joins us to talk about her illustrious career as a voice actress as well as some of the FANTASTIC projects she's been in over the years. Some of Erica's most notable roles include Ilvira in the hit Netflix animated film ‘Secret Magic Control Agency', the voice of Devos in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, as well as Luffy in One Piece (4Kids dub), Mai Valentine, Akiza Izinski and Dark Magician Girl in Yu-Gi-Oh, and Nurse Joy and Eevee in Pokémon to name a few! Apart from her epic credits list, Erica is also the proud mother of voice actress Madigan Kacmar, who appeared in the Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated Mirai. In this episode, Erica takes time from her studio to take us on a stroll along memory lane, where she shares memories from her first job before landing her more evergreen roles in iconic shows like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and One Piece! Erica also goes on to share which role she considers her biggest break! In addition to her voice acting journey, Erica also talks about her voice matching process and how she achieves her flawless accents. She also goes on to talk about her amazing daughter Madigan, who is also on her very own voice acting journey.Make sure to listen to the end to find out just how many characters Erica has voiced throughout her career!Timestamps:[07:46] What project does Erica consider her biggest break?[10:19] Why Melloetta was an interesting role for Erica [12:08] Erica talks about her voice matching process[14:44] ”There's a certain amount of flexibility and like letting go that comes with the project.”[16:33] Does Erica have a favorite character from all her roles?[19:24] Erica talks about what it's like to work on Pokemon for so longJoin us on Substack for weekly updates! https://alicynswonderland.substack.com/ Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpac...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackar...Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Erica:Website: http://ericaschroeder.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericaschroederva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricaSchroederActress/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

We are back with  Emmy Award winning and BAFTA Award nominated actress, writer, producer, director and singer-songwriter Danielle Bisutti!  Best known as Norse Goddess Freya in Sony PlayStation's God of War, Danielle has definitely established herself as a multi-talented queen…In this episode, Danielle talks more about what it's like to work on God of War and also sings some well-deserved praise for her colleagues behind the scenes. In addition to her role, Danielle also shares some of her best memories from the time she traveled the world - most notably in Kuwait - to meet fans (you won't believe who she got to meet and what gifts they bestowed upon her!).  Fantastic adventures and voice over acting stories aside, Danielle also takes some time to dive deep with me to talk about the importance of taking ownership of one's mistakes as well as the transformative impact of relationships. She also goes on to confide the secret ingredient that makes characters truly interesting!Timestamps:[0:41] What you can look forward to at BAFTAs from Danielle[1:27] Danielle talks about her cast mates and the fantastic people behind God of War[3:42] What it was like to travel the world & meet fans[5:36] Danielle talks about meeting a Royal fan[20:39] Here's why you should start owning your mistakes[22:51] Alicyn and Danielle talk about the importance of relationshipsJoin us on Substack for weekly updates! https://alicynswonderland.substack.com/ Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpac...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackar...Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Danielle:Website: http://daniellebisutti.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/daniellebisuttiInstagram: https://instagram.com/daniellebisuttiFacebook: https://facebook.com/danielle.bisuttiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NHkEgTByS5i3FO2ItuTThYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCZzH4e1X4tgWoj6960IYzhAIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0084426Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

 Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a part of something that would rock the gaming world? In this week's episode, Emmy Award winning and BAFTA Award nominated actress, writer, producer, director and singer-songwriter Danielle Bisutti rejoins us to talk about her wonderful journey in music and video games! Over the years, Danielle has distinguished herself for bringing a wide range of characters to life. Most notably for her performance as The Norse Goddess "Freya" in Sony PlayStation's God of War, Danielle received not one, but two BAFTA Award nominations. Join us as Danielle talks about her brand new, fully-animated music video for Song of Valkyrie, as well as her musical journey. The multi-faceted talent also goes on to talk to us about her process as the voice of Freya and how this role has changed her life in so many ways.Timestamps:[02:56] Danielle talks about her process for God of War[03:43] This is the only voiceover job Danielle has done before becoming Freya[05:48] How God of War changed Danielle's life[12:42] How Danielle met James O'Reilly[14:07] How Danielle got dressed by someone who dressed Lady Gaga and Katy Perry[18:00] "Everything in my life was perfectly set up for me to access what she needed"Join us on Substack for weekly updates! https://alicynswonderland.substack.com/ Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpac...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackar...Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Danielle:Website: http://daniellebisutti.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/daniellebisuttiInstagram: https://instagram.com/daniellebisuttiFacebook: https://facebook.com/danielle.bisuttiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NHkEgTByS5i3FO2ItuTThYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCZzH4e1X4tgWoj6960IYzhAIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0084426Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

We are back with Samara Bay for the second part of our interview in Alicyn's Wonderland! The speech coach and dialect coach who's pushing to empower more people through her book, Permission To Speak, joins us again to talk about a whole new range of topics! To start things off, Samara expounds on why she believes it is possible for anyone to learn from a book as long as they have the earnest desire to improve. Then, she also covers how people's relationships with their voices and public speaking are influenced by their mindset and practice. Samara also talks about her relationship with her readers, as well as how social media has created new opportunities for people to speak publicly and emphasizes how this has made the experience of being an author more accessible and inspiring than ever.[1:16] What does it take to change your relationship to your voice and to public speaking?[14:10] Letting the momentum build is better than forcefully launching anything[16:25] Samara's definition of power[16:48] Why being able to say 'no' is deeply powerful[19:13] The magic of omnidirectional microphones[20:18] How audiobooks contributed to the creation of Permission To SpeakFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Samara Bay:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samarabay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samarabay/Twitter: https://twitter.com/samarabayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samarabay/Website: https://www.ladialectcoach.com/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & GamesAlicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Do you realize how life-changing and powerful your voice can be?Join us in this two-part Alicyn's Wonderland series with speech and dialect coach Samara Bay, the author of the seminal new book, Permission To Speak,  to find out! In this first installment, Samara sits down to talk about the story of her voice, which coincidentally also serves as the book's origin story! Samara shares that she lost her voice in her 20s, an experience that gave her valuable insights that she shares to her readers and students. In addition to this, Samara also talks about an observation she made back as a student about how the pitch of your voice can affect how you present and how others respond to you. Some other key points that Alicyn and Samara cover in this episode includes how trying to shave off your vocal quirk can be a disadvantage in voice acting. Make sure to listen to the end, because Samara reveals what makes people fall in love with somebody's voice and way of speaking, whether on-camera or IRL!Timestamps:[01:23] The story of Samara's voice[5:55] Here's a good reason to watch My Fair Lady[6:53] What made Samara write a book about power?[9:27] Why training to lose your quirk can be a disadvantage [14:14] How Samara works with her speech clients[15:27] This is what makes people fall in love with voice actors/public speakersFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpac...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackar...Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Samara Bay:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samarabay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samarabay/Twitter: https://twitter.com/samarabayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samarabay/Website: https://www.ladialectcoach.com/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

An unexpected voice acting star joins us this week in Alicyn's Wonderland!Voice actor Ryan Colt Levy drops by to talk about his unexpected journey into the wonderful world of voice acting.Best known for his roles as Denji in Chainsaw Man, Rody Soul in the My Hero Academia movie, Squalo in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Loki in Record of Ragnarok, and Dr. John Watson in Moriarty The Patriot, it may come as a surprise that Ryan didn't actually plan to pursue a voice acting career.In this episode, Ryan sits down to talk about the events that led to him carving out his own path as a voice actor as well as the fantastic people he's met along the way. Plus, he also shares how he got some of his most memorable roles to date - so be sure to stay until the end!Timestamps:[6:27] The band years[10:06] Ryan moves on to pursue acting (or so he thought)[13:11] Ryan talks about his onscreen acting experience[14:26] Ryan meets David Sobolov[35:54] Getting cast by Colleen Clinkenbeard[40:06] Ryan talks about his role in the My Hero Academia filmFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryancolt/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryancoltlevyWebsite: https://www.ryancoltlevy.com/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Welcome to Alicyn's Wonderland! Today, we have a special guest who is a true rockstar in the music and animation industries. Meet Ryan Greene, a sound engineer who started his career at the age of 15. Ryan has had the privilege of working with A-list talent, including being a member of the metal band Megadeth. He's currently one of the head sound engineers at Nickelodeon Animation, and we can't wait to hear about his journey and insights. Let's give it up for Ryan Greene!In this episode, Ryan shares with us his first successful musical hit, and why at first he thought it was going to be his career downfall. He also talks about his and other voice actors' experience in working in their own home studios due to the pandemic.Lastly, Ryan shares with us some of his aspirations working in Nickelodeon, and some spiritual words of wisdom about where our life path takes us, how we can better ourselves everyday, and how our path will always take us to success no matter what4:24 The kind of music Ryan was into5:22 His first successful musical hit15:17 How his job works in his studio19:44 Doing sound design and mixing for cartoons21:24 Some spiritual lessons to shareFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordingyou/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryan_GreeneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanDGreene/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-greene-45ab8289/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Get ready to be blown away by the incredible career of Ryan Green, a true prodigy who began his journey as a sound engineer at the young age of 15! With an insatiable passion for music and animation, Ryan leads a dual life as a master of both music and animation industries.As if that's not impressive enough, Ryan has also rocked the stage as a member of the legendary metal band, Megadeth. He has collaborated with an array of A-list talent throughout his career and he now holds a prominent role as the head sound engineer at Nickelodeon Animation.In this episode, Ryan talks about how his career came about at such a young age and how the many lessons he's learned through the challenges. He also shares his experience going from a metal band to working at Nickelodeon, and how doing records differ from doing voice acting.Lastly, Ryan gives us a glimpse of his Megadeth years, and how his path has led him to a fulfilling journey in his career. RYAN GREENE:  S3E8 - Pt.1 10:46 Some of the early producing work that he'd done12:24 Working with Nickelodeon as a rock musician13:23 How doing a music record differs from doing voiceover19:46 Why his success is more than just luck20:57 Some challenges in his careerFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recordingyou/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ryan_GreeneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanDGreene/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-greene-45ab8289/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

This week, Alicyn's Wonderland welcomed the talented Maggie Robertson! As the voice actress of Lady Dimitrescu - one of gaming's fiercest female figures – Maggie discussed her experience creating this iconic character and how it changed her career.Maggie Robertson stunned the gaming and voiceover industry when she stepped in with a bang with her career-defining performance as villain Alcina Dimitrescu in Resident Evil, just six months after moving to Los Angeles without an agent. In this episode, we talk about how Maggie originally started her career as a singer, and how she continues to make music privately. She also shares with us how she balances her public and private life now that her fan base has transitioned into a global thing. We also hear about the process Maggie goes through every time she gets into an audition— something everybody can learn from! And lastly, Maggie shares with us what's next for her and what we can look forward to![02:24] How she balances her private and public life[15:05] What she loves about the theater[16:47] Her auditioning process[19:41] How being in London helped with her accent[22:28] What we can look forward to about MaggieFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Maggie:Instagram: instagram.com/maggiethebardTwitter: twitter.com/maggiethebardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggiethebardWebsite: https://maggierobertson.com/Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

In this week's episode of Alicyn's Wonderland, I sat down with none other than the voice actress of the kickass Lady Dimitrescu, Maggie Robertson!Maggie Robertson took the gaming and VO world by surprise when she burst onto the scene in Los Angeles six months after her move. Her spellbinding performance as Resident Evil's scintillating antagonist, Alcina Dimitrescu, earned astounded acclaim from fans around the globe - a true testament to Maggie's intimidating talent!In this episode, we talk about her experiences in competition and how she's not a fan of competitiveness at all. She also shares with us the interesting story of how she landed the role of Lady Dimitrescu, and her experiences behind the scenes.Having performed in theaters prior to her voice acting career, Maggie talks about the similarities of being in theaters and working in black box theaters. [08:59] Auditioning as Lady D[13:32] Winning Golden Joystick Award Best Performance[15:08] What she and Lady Dimitrescu have in common[16:53] The experience of voicing LAdy D[22:21] Her experience in playing a really big role for herFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Maggie:Instagram: instagram.com/maggiethebardTwitter: twitter.com/maggiethebardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggiethebardWebsite: https://maggierobertson.com/

Introducing the voice behind your favorite video game characters -Griffin Burns! From Genshin Impact to Ni no Kuni, Black Desert, and Demon Slayer, Griffin has starred in some of the most popular games of all time. But that's not all, he also brought our beloved Shinichi Kudo to life in the upcoming 2022 anime special, Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan. With a talent for both video games and anime, Griffin is a true force in the industry. Let's give him a warm welcome to Alicyn's Wonderland!In this episode, Griffin talks about his medical issues and how his lungs collapsed not only once but thrice, contrary to what most people know, and how he manages and copes through it to pursue his voice acting career. He also shares with us his aspirations for 2023, and his favorite aspect in voice acting. Lastly, Griffin tells us an inspiring advice he has to other artists who are not pursuing their craft to a certain degree.[03:28] His courageous experience through his health collapse[13:49] Griffin's aspirations for the new year[15:35] How Griffin handles the stress from traveling[16:39] His advice to other artists on pursuing their craft Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Griffin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mygriffinburns/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegriffinburnsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mygriffinburnsTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheGriffinBurnsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffin.burns1Website: https://www.griffinburns.com/

Get ready to enter Alicyn's Wonderland and meet the voice behind your favorite anime characters - Griffin Burns! From valet to full-time voice actor, Griffin proves that with hard work and determination, you can turn your passion into a career. In this episode, we talk about how he manages his health through his busy career and juggles his time having such commitments. He also shares with us how he landed the role of Childe from Genshin Impact, and the important impact it had in his life. Lastly, Griffin shares how he grew comfortable sharing with people that he does a lot of anime for his voice acting career, and how the anime and Genshin fan base positively affected his budding music career.[04:48] Griffin's favorite facet of voice acting[06:49] How he landed the role for Childe[08:56] How his work helped a fan through his dark times[10:11] The different challenges for particular types of voice acting[20:44] his band New New GirlfriendFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Griffin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mygriffinburns/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegriffinburnsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mygriffinburnsTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheGriffinBurnsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffin.burns1Website: https://www.griffinburns.com/

We are excited to be joined by Anjali Bhimani in this week's episode! A talented voice and film actor, television and stage performer, producer, and writer with a career spanning 25 years.Anjali is known worldwide for her work as the voice of Symmetra in Blizzard Entertainment's wildly popular video game Overwatch, as well as other gaming heroes and villains like Rampart in Apex Legends, Nisha in Fallout 4: Nuka World, Yasmin Chowdhury in Fallout: 76, and Kala in Indivisible. In addition to her work in gaming, Anjali is also the creator of the positivity and life-hacking web series I Am Fun Size on YouTube, where she shares her experiences and interviews other well-known performers in order to help people live fuller, bigger lives. In this episode, Anjali shares her insights on building systems to make her daily life easier, the importance of surrounding herself with supportive people to grow professionally and personally, and the experience of meeting fans of her work as Ms Marvel. She also talks about the ways in which Overwatch changed her life and what fans can look forward to from her in 2023.Don't miss this engaging and inspiring conversation with Anjali Bhimani![02:59] how to spend time best[09:27] a new system she's build for 2023[12:52] on Ms. Marvel's culture canvass[19:50] how Overwatch changed her life in a big way[25:39] what's next for Anjali in 2023Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Anjali:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweeetanj/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sweeetanjTwitter: https://twitter.com/sweeetanjFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anjalibhimani/

PART 1Welcome to this week's episode of Alicyn's Wonderland! We have the pleasure of speaking with Anjali Bhimani, a renowned voice and film actor, television and stage performer, producer, and writer with a career spanning 25 years.Anjali got her start on Broadway, and since then has become an icon for female gamers through her work providing voices for many beloved video game characters.In this episode, Anjali shares her insights on navigating her busy schedule all the time, and how it keeps her on having better control over her voice acting life. She talks about the fun project she's been working on over the years as an artistic outlet.We also delve into Anjali's exciting journey on starting the I Am Fun Size series, and the mentality she wished she had when she was younger when it comes to her career.Whether you're a fan of her work in gaming, film, or theater, you won't want to miss this engaging and inspiring conversation with Anjali Bhimani.[04:47] Starting on her new book[06:19] On starting I Am Fun Size series[10:12] On having more control over her voice acting life [11:34] Understanding one's version of downtime[13:12] Perfectionism and procrastinationFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Anjali:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweeetanj/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sweeetanjTwitter: https://twitter.com/sweeetanjFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anjalibhimani/

In this new episode I am joined by the voice of Evie Frye herself— Victoria Atkin! She has played a host of characters in multiple television shows in the UK and USA, including the first fictional transgender teenager in British television, Jasmine/Jason Costello, which gained her various awards for Best Actress.In this episode, Victoria talks about some of the new projects she's been busy on, including the animated epic fantasy series Dota: Dragon's Blood and another one on CrunchyRolls called FreakAngels. She also shares with us what her average day looks like. Lastly, she tells us about some of the habits she recommends for actors to implement in their routines to help with their career in VO and Performance Capture.[02:38] Victoria's favorite type of projects[05:18] Breaking the unhealthy stereotype among gamers[10:57] Habits Victoria recommends to actors in VO and Performance Capture[16:14] How becoming a mom changed her[18:14] Victoria's Performance Capture PodcastFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Victoria:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaatkin/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVictoriaAtkinTwitter: https://twitter.com/VictoriaAtkinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevictoriaatkinWebsite: https://victoriaatkin.com/

Voice over and Performance Capture actress Victoria Atkin joins us in our new episode! She has brought life to lead roles in some of the major game companies, including the lead female character in Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, Evie Frye. She also continues to work with Warner Bros, Sony, Square Enix, and other big names in the gaming industry. Victoria is also the Executive Producer and Host of "The Performance Capture Podcast".In this episode, she gives us a glimpse of how she started from TV and film to the video game industry. Victoria also shares the moment she landed her first role as Evie Frye, and how she resonates with said character. Lastly, she talks about the difference between VO and Performance Capture, and how she perceives them both in terms of work and experience. [06:28] Victoria's biggest tip for those who wants to get into Performance Capture[9:06] How TV and film trends shift to Performance and Motion Capture[16:41] The NEW Tactics Ogre Reborn[15:00] Victoria talks about Evie Frye[19:02] Her experiences in VO and Performance CaptureFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Victoria:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaatkin/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVictoriaAtkinTwitter: https://twitter.com/VictoriaAtkinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thevictoriaatkinWebsite: https://victoriaatkin.com/

We are excited to welcome the incredibly talented Anna Brisbin, AKA Brizzy Voices, to our show. She has made her mark with her unforgettable impressions and voices. And if video games are more your thing, be sure to check out the newly released game Bayonetta 3, where you can hear Anna's voice as the punk witch Viola!In this episode, Anna shares her process in preparing for auditions for different voice-over characters. She talks about the things she never saw coming when she entered the voice acting career and her favorite voice actors. She also tells us about the charities she supports that focus on the transgender community. Lastly, we get a sneak peek at her role in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake and her favorite animation style. [4:23] What Anna didn't expect about her voice acting career[8:13] The one thing that surprised her in the voiceover world[13:39] Anna talks about the charities she supports[15:20] Her favorite aspects of her careerFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Anna:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brizzyvoices/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brizzyvoicesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offically_brizzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrizzyVoices

Master of impressions and voice actress Anna Brisbin is back! With fresh new experiences and insights, the Brizzy Voice joins us in this episode to share the fruits of her talent and creativity. She has made her mark on YouTube, garnering over 2 million subscribers, where she has made impressions of animated characters for years. She can also be heard in the newly released game Bayonetta 3, voicing the punk witch Viola.In this episode, Anna talks about landing the role of voicing Viola, a second protagonist in the new Bayonetta 3. She also shares why the pandemic encouraged her to move to and focus on Twitch. Anna also talks about the difficulties and pressures she faced in making new content following the successful ones she made for years. Plus, she tells us about finding the balance between her work, passion, and herself.[2:20] Anna talks about Bayonetta 3[7:13] Why she veered from YouTube to Twitch[10:51] Pressure in producing new content[13:10] Why Anna does not make TikTok content[16:43] Anna's advice on creatives that struggle with comparisonsFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Anna:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brizzyvoices/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brizzyvoicesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offically_brizzyTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrizzyVoicesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brizzyvoices/Website: https://www.annabrisbin.com/

We're back with a fresh new season of Alicyn's Wonderland, where audio pro George Whittam joins us to bring his knowledge about recording engineering and voice actors! George is one of the foremost experts on voice-over recording technology and studio design. He has helped voice actors, such as myself, bring out the best of their home studios. George is also a content creator, and stars in The Pro Audio Suite Podcast and Voice Over Body Shop program.In this episode, George talks about how his dad is a paramount influence to his career in audio, and how he stumbled into audio recording for voice actors through dear friends and connections. He also talks about the struggles of running through an issue about homes studios as already an expert himself, and how he gets his way around it! We will also have a sneak peek of his newly launched website and the generous amount of content and resources that we look forward to seeing there. Plus, George also shares with us advice and recommendations for a great beginner home studio setup for those who want to start pursuing a career in audio! Timestamps:[5:18] George shares in depth reason to his pursuit in audio career[14:31] What we can look forward to in his website[21:57 ] How the world of Voice Overs changed in the past decade[ 30:47] George shares some of his favorite podcasts[ 35:47] His expert advice in setting up a first serious home studio Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow GeorgeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgethetech/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@georgethetechTwitter: https://twitter.com/georgethetechLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgethetech/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgethetech/Website: http://www.georgethe.tech/—----

An unexpectedly fire duo joins us in this week's episode! Voice actor, producer, and screenwriter Yuri Lowenthal best known as the voice of Sasuke in Naruto, teenage Ben Tennyson in Ben 10, and Peter Parker/Spider Man in various video games has an exciting new project. Yuri just worked together with LA hip hop artist Big Lugg to create an album that is, in its own way, a first of its kind: the hip-hop album FIRE STYLE! (featuring the cast of Naruto). Now, Yuri and Big Lugg are giving us the lowdown on how it happened!Yuri shares how this unexpected collaboration started thanks when Big Lugg reached out to him with an uncanny request. He then goes on to tell us about how they started their collaboration which resulted in the creation of the 2-minute track Prayer which definitely thrilled Naruto fans! Big Lugg also joins us to share some insights and anecdotes about working with the Naruto cast while creating the album. Timestamps:[1:44] The message that started it all[5:01] What makes FIRE STYLE great according to Yuri[7:31] Big Lugg talks about the charities that benefit from the Saints Row app[9:26] Big Lugg talks about the natural progression of the collaboration[16:16] How you can show your support for the album[24:12] What it was like working with the cast of Naruto for FIRE STYLE!Sign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Yuri Lowenthal: YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/YuriLowenthalFacebook: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheYuriLowenthalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yurilowenthal/Twitter: https://twitter.com/yurilowenthalFollow Big Lugg:Website: https://biglugg.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/bigluggInstagram: https://instagram.com/bigluggmusicTikTok: https://tiktok.com/bigluggTwitter: https://twitter.com/bigluggmusicListen to FIRE STYLE! here: https://open.spotify.com/album/09Oy3gVqsZjEuT24qTttyy?autoplay=true

This week's guest has made a name for himself creating incredible characters within the on-camera and voice over world. David H. Lawrence is best known for his portrayal of the villainous character, puppetmaster Eric Doyle on NBC's sci-fi series, Heroes. Aside from this major role, David has also appeared in a number of other shows including CBS shows such as The Unit and CSI. Apart from on-camera and voice acting, David is also a network radio host, author, podcast host, and teacher to aspiring voice actors and audiobook narrators. He is also the creator of the rehearsal app, Rehearsal Pro, which helps actors rehearse and memorize scripts anytime, anywhere.  In this week's episode, we start off by talking about how we met at Emerson College then David goes on to talk about why he gets so emotional when he sees where his fellow voice actors are at in their respective journeys. He even shares a couple Michael Koster mantras! Plus, David also shares his insight on the emotional toll of being in the industry and offers advice that may help voice actors from getting heartbroken over roles. We also get to talk about his iconic role on NBC's Heroes as well as what led him to create the amazing things - app included- he's put out into the world.Timestamps:[2:03] Why David gets so emotional about his fellow VO actors' journeys[3:51]  A major component inspiring VO Heroes[4:38] How not to get hung up on your up fors[6:04] How the industry has changed[8:10] Why voice actors need to have diversified jobs[22:07] David talks about HeroesSign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow David H. Lawrence:Twitter: https://twitter.com/dhlawrencexviiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidHLawrenceXVIILinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhlawrencexvii/Voiceover Training: https://vo2gogo.com/Audiobook Narration Training: https://acxmasterclass.com/Website: https://www.davidhlawrencexvii.com/

A man of many hats joins us this week! Joining us this is voice actor, audiobook narrator, entertainer, and comedian, Neil Kaplan. His long list of credits range from animation, films, video games, and anime. Some of Neil's most notable roles include Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto in Bleach, Kiyoyasu in Naruto, Tobi and Madara Uchiha in Naruto: Shippuden, and Emperor Zarkon in Voltron: Legendary Defender.   Join us as we talk about a whole spectrum of topics, starting with his very first gig! Neil regales us with the story of how meeting Mel Blanc made him stop doing impressions, as well as the story of how he booked his voiceover role for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Season Two. He also talks about doing anime voiceovers – and does a little Madara Uchiha voice too! As he has played quite a number of epic villains, Neil also gives us some insight about how he does what he does best. Plus, Neil also talks to us about what he has learned so far since joining TikTok. Moreover, we also get to discuss what it's like to be an audiobook narrator. Timestamps:[1:06] Neil talks about his very first gig [2:30] The perks of getting older[3:11] Meeting Mel Blanc[5:00] Booking a role in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S2[8:04] Neil does Madara's voice [26:00] Neil does Optimus Prime's voice Sign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Neil Kaplan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nekappix/Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/nekapFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Neil-Kaplan-Voice-Actor-92511143541/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nekaptiktok/Website: https://nekap.net/

Voice actress Mela Lee joins us this week in Alicyn's Wonderland. Her incredible credits include the iconic characters Jade in Mortal Kombat 11, Tikki in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, Kikimora in The Owl House, Lifeline in Apex Legends, Yuki Cross in Vampire Knight and Rin Tohsaka in Fate/stay night. Mela's wonderfully storied career started off as a part-time career but now she's definitely made a mark for herself in the industry! And she's talking about it all here!Join us as Mela and I talk about her journey where she went from being a part-time voice actress to a full-fledged voice acting icon. Mela also talks about her singing career as well as the awesome people she's had the great fortune to collaborate with. Apart from her journey in voice acting, Mela also talks about a more personal journey she recently went through and why she has such a heart for first responders, firefighters, and medical professionals. Plus, she also shares how the pandemic changed her perspective about life and work. Timestamp:[1:59] How Mela started out in voice acting[5:22] Mela talks about her singing career[9:50] The good things that happened during the pandemic[11:46] Never base your self worth on these things[13:36] The experience that changed Mela Lee's life forever[19:35] Mela shares some tips on how you can take care of yourselfSign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Mela Lee:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelalee/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheMelaLeeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themelalee?lang=enWebsite: https://www.melalee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelaLeeFanPage

If you're an avid gamer, there's no doubt you've heard of the lightning-fast first person shooter game, Neon White. Joining us this week in Alicyn's Wonderland is the couple behind the game! Game developer Ben Esposito together with his wife, game producer Geneva Hodgson joins us in this week's episode. As a multi-faceted artist, Ben is known not only for game development but also for his talent for concept art, 3D animation, and composer. He is best known for Donut County, Neon White, and many more. Join us as we talk about everything from their love story to how they created one of the most highly acclaimed first-person shooter games, Neon White! Ben and Geneva start off by regaling with the story of how they met in the most gamer-style way possible. Then, Ben and Geneva also talk about the first game they ever worked on together before moving on to talk about how Neon White came to be. Plus, we also get to share our thoughts and feelings about Neon Red. Moreover, the happy couple also kindly discusses how they successfully welcomed their little bundle of joy and launched a game at the same time!Timestamps:[0:45] How Ben and Geneva met[1:21] The first game Ben and Geneva worked on together [3:10] The story behind Neon White[5:00] We talk about Neon Red[6:25] How Ben and Geneva pulled off welcome two babies at the same time[12:05] Ben and Geneva discuss Neon White further Sign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Ben Esposito:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-espositoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/torahhorse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torahhorseTwitter: https://twitter.com/torahhorseWebsite: http://www.torahhorse.com/Follow Geneva Hodgson:Twitter: https://twitter.com/cartoonfuntimeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geneva-hodgsonWebsite: https://www.genevahodgson.com/

Voice actress, ADR director, and script writer at Funimation, New Generation, and Bang Zoom! Entertainment Caitlin Glass joins us this week in Alicyn's Wonderland! Caitlin is best known for voicing Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Nefertari in One Piece, Haruhi Fujioka in Ouran High School Host Club, and Machi Kuragi in Fruits Basket. Caitlin Glass has done it all, from animation voice acting to taking on the role as anime voice director… And she's here to talk about it all!Join us as Caitlin talks about her amazing journey, her work, and life. She starts by sharing how the Fruits Basket movie came about, some insight about the show, its characters, and what made such a cult classic anime. Caitlin also shares how she unexpectedly became a part of its cast while on a tour of the Funimation studio as a college student! Then, she moves on to tell us about how she transitioned from voice acting to voice directing. Plus, Caitlin also shares with us a treasured memory about one of her favorite anime shows (which she actually watched with her mom!) and what it was like to meet and spend time with the lead character's voice actress! Finally, Caitlin also gives some valuable advice to anyone looking to start a career in animation voice acting!Timestamp:[1:11] Caitlin talks about the Fruits Basket Movie[4:47] The most unexpected way Caitlin's career started[8:16]  How Caitlin transitioned from voice acting to ADR [12:48] Caitlin talks about why Sailor Moon has a special place in her heart[14:32] When she meet Kotono Mitsuishi, the voice actress of Sailor Moon[18:11] How Caitlin met Steve Blum Sign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Caitlin Glass:Twitter: https://twitter.com/caitlinsvoiceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinsvoice/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-glass-034b2382 

Voice actor David Errigo Jr joins us in this week's episode in Alicyn's Wonderland! People have been abuzz over David for some time now, after he replaced Thomas Sangster in the role of Ferb in “The Phineas and Ferb Effect!” and in “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe”. He is also known for his roles in Ridley Jones, Detective Pikachu, Final Fantasy XV, Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc V, and DOTA.Join us as David and I talk about his journey into the entertainment industry, which literally started at a Bruce Springsteen concert! We start off with David taking us along a trip down memory lane where he talks about how moving to different cities helped him become a better actor. David then shares how he came to replace the original voice actor of Ferb Fletcher, as well as how he booked his role in DOTA. In addition to this, David also talks about what it's like to work with Chris Nee as well as her qualities that he admires. Timestamp:[10:00] David on why he owes Rob Paulsen so much [14:58] How David became the new voice actor of Ferb [19:43] David talks about DOTA[20:57] How David ‘acted his way on to the show' [22:26]David does a Ridley Jones impression [23:30]What it's like to work with the wonderful Chris NeeSign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow David Errigo Jr.:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/errigovoiceTwitter: https://twitter.com/errigovoiceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-errigo-jr

Voice and performance capture casting director and co-founder of The Halp Network Julia Schoeffling joins us in this week's episode to talk about her work, latest projects, as well as some personal stories. Julia is someone who can proudly claim that she's seen every angle of the industry – and she's just published a book that can give you an exclusive glimpse of the voice and performance capture industry. More impressively, Julia has been using her position in the industry to help creatives in every area of the industry to book jobs, most notably in game production through The Halp Network.Tune in as Julia talks about The Halp Network, her book, and her life! She starts off by introducing The Halp Network and how it helps up-and-coming creatives jumpstart their careers.  Then, she moves on to tell us about, “The Art and Business of Acting for Video Games”. Here, she shares what pushed her to write the book as well as some tantalizing tidbits from the book. Julia also shares her insights about the cool change the pandemic caused within the game production industry. Timestamps:[9:46]  Julia talks about The Halp Network [11:01] How The Halp Network finds talents [14:12] Julia talks about her book[18:17] Julia talks about her writing process and the challenges she faced[21:34] How the pandemic changed the game production industry [26:08] Julia gives advice to aspiring voice actors looking to break into motion captureSign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Julia Schoeffling: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliabsWebsite: https://www.juliabscasting.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/juliabscastingGet a copy of The Art and Business of Acting for Video Games by Julia Schoeffling HERE!Check out The Halp Network:Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehalpnetworkLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehalpnetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehalpnetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehalpnetworkWebsite: https://halpnet.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thehalpnetwork

We're back with “the modern day Mel Blanc” – Billy West. Billy has an amazing list of credits to his name, as he is known as the original voice actor for Nickelodeon's Doug as well as Stimpy Cat and Ren Hoek in The Ren & Stimpy Show. In addition to these roles, Billy is also best known for being the voice of several Futurama characters which include Philip Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, and Zapp Braniggan. It is also worth noting that Billy plays King Rulo in the Netflix animated series Disenchantment.In this continuation, Billy shares a whole array of stories that offer wonder and inspiration. We start off by talking about how he landed his roles in Futurama, where he reveals that he actually didn't audition for Fry! Then, Billy moves on to talk about the people that inspired Dr. Zoidberg and King Rulo's distinct and iconic voices. He also goes on to take us on a trip down memory lane, where he shares what it was like to meet Mel Blanc as well as Michael Jordan! Then, on a more serious note, Billy talks about the obstacles he had to conquer to get to where he is now.Timestamps:[0:32] How Billy landed his Futurama roles[6:42] How Billy became a part of Disenchantment[7:49] The actor that inspired King Rulo's voice[14:35] The battles Billy struggled with and won[20:07] Meeting Mel Blanc[26:03] Meeting Michael Jordan Sign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderland Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Follow Billy West:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billywestpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebillywestWebsite: https://www.billywest.com/Podcast: https://billywestpodcast.com/

For this week's episode, we are joined by the man dubbed as “The Modern Day Mel Blanc” – Billy West! Arguably one of the most familiar voices in the industry, Billy's voice can be heard in a number of classic cartoons. Among Billy's most notable characters include Philip Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, and Zapp Brannigan from Futurama, and Bugs Bunny in the 1996 film Space Jam. Billy has also provided his voice talent to a slew of other established characters such as Elmer Fudd, Popeye, Shaggy Rogers, Skeets, Tom, Muttley, and Woody Woodpecker!Join us as we talk about everything, starting from his childhood days in Roslindale plus his youthful shenanigans while playing for the band, The Rogues. Then, Billy shares how getting to meet the “old timers” has influenced the way he treats the new wave of voice actors. Furthermore, Billy also talks about Futurama and why he thinks the show is too good to not be in production! Plus, Billy also reveals the fantastic people who inspired the much beloved mushmouth voice he does for Zoidberg! Timestamps:[8:23] How meeting the old timers has influenced how Billy treats the newcomers[9:36] Billy talks about the similarities of the performing arts movement scene yesterday and today[11:18] Billy does a “Doug” bit[12:40] Billy talks about Futurama[15:23] The people that inspired Zoidberg's voiceSign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Billy West:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billywestpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/thebillywestWebsite: https://www.billywest.com/Podcast: https://billywestpodcast.com/

In this week's episode, we journey into Wonderland with voice, Mo-Cap, and on-camera actress Shelby Young! Shelby is best known as Princess Leia on Star Wars: The Forces of Destiny as well as Rayna on Baby Shark. In addition to her awesome voice acting credits, Shelby also enjoys massive success on TikTok, where she wows millions with her bubbly personality and knack for doing popular character voices!Join us as Shelby and I talk about everything: voice acting, Mo-Cap, Star Wars, and life! We start off by talking about her Mo-Cap experience, as well as why she enjoys doing it, and some exclusive insight to what the whole experience is like. Moreover, we also get in on the topic of her massive success on TikTok, how it has changed her career as well as her content creation process. Plus, Shelby also shares how she handles internet hate and some valuable tips for content creators out there! Most importantly, Shelby talks about how she booked her iconic role as Princess Leia and how it's like being a part of the Star Wars family since. Sign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Shelby Young:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shelbyhyoungInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyhyoung/Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/shelby_youngYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/officialshelbyyoungWebsite: https://www.shelby-young.com/Timestamps:[1:47] How Shelby Young started as an actor[3:05] Shelby talks about Mo-Cap[4:02] What it's like to wear a Mo-Cap suit[6:06] Going viral on TikTok[10:19] How Shelby's success on TikTok has changed her career[15:02] How Shelby became the voice of Princess Leia 

In this week's episode, I am joined by composer Daniel Rojas, whose eclectic and modern scores make him a breath of fresh air in the world of scoring. Daniel is best known for his scores to shows like “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts”, “Marvel's Hit-Monkey”, and “Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.”. Apart from writing scores and songs for over 60 feature films, TV shows, and interactive media projects, Daniel is also the recipient of the 2020 ASCAP Harold Arlen Award.Join us, as Daniel talks to us about his wonderful journey starting off with his musically enriched childhood together with his musician parents and how it played an instrumental role in his journey towards becoming the fantastic composer he is today. He also discusses the various musical instruments he plays and explains what goes on behind the scenes and scores. And of course, Daniel also talks about his work and what we can expect from in the near future. Sign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Daniel Rojas:Twitter: https://twitter.com/drojasmusicInstagram:  https://instagram.com/drojasmusicWebsite: http://danielrojas.com/Timestamps:[3:06] What instruments Daniel Rojas plays[4:28] Daniel's earliest musical influences[6:30] Transitioning from playing jazz to music composition[8:25] What a music arranger does[17:03] Daniel talks about Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts[26:35] What we can expect from Daniel next

In this week's episode, I am joined by The Voice of Awesomeness himself – voice actor and coach Mick Wingert! Mick has quite an impressive list of roles to his name. He is best known as the voice of Po in the video games and TV shorts of the well-loved Kung Fu Panda franchise including Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness. In addition to this, Mick has also worked as the voice for Iron Man in several Marvel TV series and video games including the 2021 series ‘What If…?', and the voice behind Heimerdinger and Duty Captain in the groundbreaking Netflix animation series Arcane.Join us as Mick and I journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games! We start off by taking a trip down memory lane, way back to when he moved to Los Angeles without actually intending to start a career in voice acting. Then, we move on to talk about how he became Jack Black's “voice double” as Po in various Kung Fu Panda TV series, shorts, and video games. He even shares how it was like meeting Jack in person! Mick also goes on to talk about why working as a part of the Arcane cast is one of BEST experiences of his life.Sign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderland Follow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Follow Mick Wingert:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickwingertTwitter: https://twitter.com/mickwingertLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mick-wingert-940a5822Website: https://www.mickwingert.com/Timestamps:[3:09] Moving to LA[5:20] Mick's first voice acting job[6:35] How Mick became Po[11:02] Meeting Jack Black[16:23] What it was like working on Arcane[18:29] Mick talks about Professor Heimerdinger 

This week's guest is a Wushu Kung Fu Specialist with three black belts to this name. Kicking into this week's episode with me is voice actor Adam McArthur, who is best known as the voice of Marco Diaz the deuteragonist of the hit Disney XD animated series, Star vs. the Forces of Evil. He is also the voice of Yuuji Itadori in the hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as Chifuyu Matsuno in Tokyo Revengers.Join us as Adam talks about how he went from competing in martial arts tournaments to carving out a career in on-camera and voice acting. Adam takes us all the way back to his beginnings, where he started by taking a 4-week class held by a former Sesame Street voice talent in San Francisco plus his unlikely victories as a student of various martial arts! He also shares his views on why pursuing passions and hobbies beyond one's craft is crucial for growth and success. Finally, Adam also takes the time to talk to us about his awesome characters like Marco Diaz and Prince Lee Char from the television series, Star Wars: Clone Wars.Sign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/Follow Adam McArthurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninjamac/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ninjamacTwitter: https://twitter.com/ninjamacLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-mcarthur-976b8229Timestamps:[10:15] Adam talks about learning from a former Sesame Street voice talent as a kid[15:12] The importance of actively pursuing passions and hobbies instead of just focusing on work[21:36] Adam talks about what makes Marco Diaz and Star such unique characters[24:13] Adam talks about booking Prince Char Lee in Star Wars: Clone Wars[28:08] The most awesome premiere party Adam's been to[32:16] How the discipline of martial arts has influenced the way Adam works

In this week's episode, I am joined by the electrifying Sarah Natochenny. She was only 19 years old when she replaced Veronica Taylor as the voice of Ash Ketchum in the English dub of Pokémon, starting at its ninth season. Since then, Sarah has gone on to play a slew of other fantastic characters, including Alicia in the 2006 video game Bullet Witch, Aura Sentia in Yu-Gi-Oh!, as well as Marian on Robin Hood. Apart from being a voice actress, Sarah is also a film editor, having worked as the primary editor for networks such as MSNBC and an assistant editor on the films Life of Crime, Cold Comes the Night, Worst Friends, and Cruise. Sarah's journey has had many twists and turns, all of which have led to fantastic and meaningful places. Join us as we talk about her journey into becoming a bronze-medal rhythmic gymnast and how she relates her experience in conquering the challenges of rhythmic gymnastics with her voice acting career. She also talks about how she booked Ash Ketchum at just 19 years old as well as her experience of getting terrifying threats and eventually conquering the fear it instilled in her. We also touch upon her love for film as well as her work as a film editor. Timestamps:[3:12] If you've conquered rhythmic gymnastics, you can do anything[6:54] How Sarah became Ash Ketchum's voice actress[10:04] How to conquer even the most terrifying threats[11:09] Sarah talks about film editing[12:05] The story of a scratchy camera and models in Berlin[13:25] How Sarah juggled being a film editor and the voice of Ash KetchumSign up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Follow Sarah Natochenny:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_natochenny/Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/sarahnatochennyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahNatochennyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarah_natochenny

This week on Alicyn's Wonderland, I sit down with legendary comic book and animation writer, Mark Evanier. Join us as we journey down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass into the wild and wonderful world of animation, comic books, and of course SD COMIC-CON!!! Mark is one of the six people in the world to have attended EVERY Comic-Con event since its inception in 1970 and he's definitely got a ton of amazing stories to share!In this episode, Mark walks us through his unconventional career path, where he started as an apprentice to legendary comic book writer and visionary, Jack Kirby, before moving on to writing TV sitcoms, to writing comics for and eventually running the Hanna-Barbera comics division. He also regales us with his storied history as the writer of the beloved CBS animated series, Garfield and Friends. Mark also shares with us how San Diego Comic-Con began as well as how he made it an even bigger event by including voice actors on his panels. Finally, we also talk about the changes he's seen at Comic-Con over the years and what to expect in the future. Timestamps:[1:16] A quick recap of Mark Evanier's storied career[5:45] What “nerd culture” was like in the 60s and 70s[9:32] What Comic-Con was like in the 70s[11:09] The changes in Comic-Con that Mark has seen over the years[13:36] Mark talks about Jack Kirby[18:08] How the pandemic affected Mark's workSign Up for exclusive updates to the show! https://mailchi.mp/ca034f33e0b3/alicynswonderlandFollow Alicyn:Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackardTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicynLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackardFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartistWebsite: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Follow Mark Evanier:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markevanier/Twitter: https://twitter.com/evanierBlog:  https://www.newsfromme.com/