I Hear Voices

This is it, the moment that we've all been waiting for…the finale of the “Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor”! This final round pits Mia from Florida vs. Hannah from Alabama in a cutthroat competition that includes the hardest challenges yet!  Find out who will emerge victorious and who will be left speechless (not literally)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final round of the final four. The last elimination before the final elimination. When three becomes two. Whatever you call it, this round has all the billing, drama and excitement you would imagine as the precursor to the finale of “Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor”! Andrea Romano joins with amazing advice, a major curveball and something that leaves Will feeling rattled! Who will fill the final spot in the top two?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I hear… the makings of an amazing finish to the “Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor!”  It all begins right here in round thirteen with a brand new game, guest judge Lisa Schaffer and participation by Will and Christy!    Who will be the first contestant to move on to the final round? We know…do you?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“This was the hardest round (to judge) so far!” -Will Even after the competition and the tiebreaker Will, Christy and guest judge Carlos Alazraqui still had a tough choice to make on who will fill the last spot in the “Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor” final four!  All the drama and details on the new formats are right here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This round was so insanely close, even the names were almost identical! It's Haley vs. Haylene. And, Gary Anthony Williams has the monumental challenge of helping to decide who moves on in the “Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor”...and who goes home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vanessa Marshall is the guest judge for Round Ten! But she's not only a judge, she also gives some amazing tips to the contestants.  Who will take advantage of the advice and stay alive to voice another day in the “Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor”?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I hear fewer voices…and that's a good thing!  Because that means the competition has reached the next level…the beginning of the Elite 8! Will and Christy are joined by guest judge Jim Meskimen as they unveil new games and a brand new tie-breaker! Who will be the first to advance to the next round? Find out as round 9 of “The Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor” begins!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The time has come…the very last round of the Sweet 16. At the end of this episode the “Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor!” will be down to an elite 8! Which will also bring with it entirely new challenges and games for the contestants.  BUT, let's not get ahead of ourselves because there's still a little something called ‘round 8' that needs to play out. The pressure was definitely on guest judge Laura Bailey as yet another episode came down to the wire.  Well, what are we waiting for? Mics up…let's go!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in history a round in "The Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor!" comes down to the use of a tiebreaker! It gets heated and guest judge Brock Powell is in on the action! Plus, Will and Christie get into it about the voices from the Super Mario movie! Find out whose side they take and whose they don't!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grey Delisle is the guest judge as the field officially gets whittled down to its final 8! Find out what the determining factor was in a round that ended like no other! Plus, some important insider tips for anyone else looking to break into the voice acting world. And really exciting details are revealed regarding "The Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor!" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the contest continues Will and Christie seize the moment to chat with someone that has already made it big in the voice acting world! Nichole Sakura sits with them to discuss anime…along with details about her new role in the film Suzume! Plus, listen as Will geeks out about another role she landed! All those details and a whole lot more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Without a question round five of “The Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor!” is one of the most competitive yet. And even with the assistance of guest judge and VO stalwart Trevor Devall this competition reaches ‘too close to call' levels. Will they need to invoke the use of the tiebreaker?!  There's only one way to find out!!!  Episode five awaits…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Christie welcome David Sobolov as guest judge! And while David has tons of experience voice acting in some monster projects…nothing could have truly prepared him for what he was about to witness.  It's a battle to the final word as our two latest contestants go head to head in round four of “The Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What better way to celebrate Christie's 39th birthday than with round 3 of “The Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor!”. Cree Summer is the guest judge today and man does she have her work cut out for her! This round is one for the ages as both contestants brought their A-game..but only one can survive. Are we headed for a sudden death voice off?! Find out as round 3 begins! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

V.O G.O.A.T Rob Paulsen joins Will and Christy in the judging of the second round of “The Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor”!  The next two contestants persevered through some extreme issues that threatened at times to bring them both down.  Find out who broke and who survived to voice another day. The results…lie ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one said this would be easy!  Our first two contestants stepped up to the mic and the battle was brutal.. From enunciation to articulation, find out who had the chops to move on to the next round of "The Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor." Will, Christy, and guest judge E.G. Daily deliberate the fate of two aspiring voice actors...listen now to hear the verdict!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After thousands of submissions, we are ready to kick off "The Super Awesome Contest to Become the Next Big Voice Actor!" Will and Christy are blown away by the level of talent just waiting to be discovered. Find out the details on the finalists, where everything stands and what's at stake!  Needless to say..."Put your voices where your mouth is."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thea Trinidad aka WWE Superstar Zelina Vega proves nerds can be beautiful and badass! The professional wrestler tells us how she convinced Vince McMahon to unite the worlds of wrestling and anime! Plus, find out how her passion for video games turned into a voice-acting role in Street Fighter 6! And find out why she LOVES to be booed when she's kicking butt in the ring!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Christy welcome Diamond White to the pod! Diamond dishes on her new show “Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” with a character she refers to as “the type of superhero she needed as a kid.” Plus, Will and Christy give an update on the contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Christy welcome Trevor Devall who had an unusual route into the world of voice acting. One that eventually led him from, fearing he'd never get work, to landing voice acting roles in such mega-universes as Star Wars, Marvel and DC! Hear all the details of his inspirational story, right here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined by Disney Royalty and the star of ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,'  Kyla Pratt!  Kyla talks about her journey from live to voice acting, what her favorite Disney movie is and the special reason why, as well as the pressure that comes with being part of a reboot!  Plus, last call to get your submissions in for The Super Awesome Contest To Become The Next Big Voice Actor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From American Idol, to Broadway to a brand new animated show “Super Kitties” on Disney Channel… Justin Guarini shares his beginnings and the decisions he faced along his way. Decisions that were loaded with career changing pressure, not knowing if one would advance his career or grind it to a screeching halt. Find out what he passed on for American Idol and how his inspiring attitude has led him to be a mentor for up and coming voice actors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice actor, director and writer Sam Riegel is in the pod.  Sam talks all about Critical Role, the new season of Prime Video's ‘The Legend of Vox Machina' and being one of the prizes for The Super Awesome Contest To Become The Next Big Voice Actor.  Plus, Christy reveals something that leaves Will and Sam shocked!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenna Davis the voice of M3GAN joins Will and Christy talking about the secret behind the movie's dominance in theaters, how she captured the horror in her voice and how the film even scares her.  Jenna shares what it's like trying to keep the balance of the success of the film as well as her popularity on TikTok, YouTube, IG at such a young age.  Plus, The Super Awesome Contest To Become The Next Big Voice Actor is up and running and the clock is ticking for you to submit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christy and Will are launching a nationwide contest and giving someone an opportunity to win big prizes!  Listen to find out all the details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discovered at a mall, director and producer Steve Loter joins Will and Christy to break down the legacy of Kim Possible, including what he'd do with the characters if the show came back (will it?!) Plus, hear the story of what animated show changed his life and all about his new animated series Marvel's Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Neil Ellice joins Christy and Will. They discuss the hugely successful power of video games, the details of motion capture technology he used portraying fan favorite John “Soap” MacTavish and how fans will someday participate in the making of the movies! All that plus Neil shares a story of the time he once messed up an entire day's shoot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Christy interview each other for the first time!  They share  stories from their own careers that these co-stars turned co-hosts never heard before...including one that ended in what could only be considered utter humiliation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is live at the Fan Expo in San Francisco where he is joined by the legendary voice over actor Steve Blum! Steve talks about his Guinness World Records, Wolverine and how free pizza started his voice acting career. Plus, Will and Steve have some fun doing impressions with members of the audience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Possible is possible again as Will and Christie are reunited with Lauren Tom!  Lauren reveals the real reason she left live-acting for animation and shares some tips as to how to survive in the land of voice.  Plus, Will tells Lauren what special title she holds in his voice acting career!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actress Anjali Bhimani joins Will and Christie as they discuss the world of voice acting, including the shrinking audition pool and what to do about it. Plus, the power of NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) and why Anjali is terrified of spoilers. She does however, reveal something that leaves Will completely shocked!  Wanna hear it? ...Start listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recently lost one of the all-time greats. Not just as a voice actor but as a person. Kevin Conroy was Batman for over 30 years, and now leaves behind a legacy even greater than the hero he voiced. Please join us for a very special episode of IHV as we revisit Kevin's time on the show, accompanied by an emotional tribute from Will as he remembers his mentor and the incredible person that Kevin was to all. With the loss of such a powerful voice, the words are especially hard to find.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia Hack is known for her roles in such animated hits as Hey Arnold!, Family Guy and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today she joins Christy and Will to discuss voice vs live acting, the power of Gen Z and how she got busted at a comic-con not knowing the details about her own character! Plus Christy shares her audition hack and we meet another undiscovered talent of the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christy and Will welcome AJ Hudson to the pod. While he may be one of the youngest guests they've ever had, he couldn't be more accomplished!  AJ shares the view from where he's sitting which includes his favorite show, the best snacks at recording studios and what it feels like being the first black iteration of Robin in the new Batwheels series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kari Wahlgren told her parents at the age of five that she wanted to be a voice actor. Her dream was to be a Disney Princess. It's only fitting that today she joins Will and Christy on the pod as Voice Acting Royalty. Advice, opinions and impressions…this episode is truly one of a thousand voices.  Plus, find out what those voices have to say about the Chris Pratt controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy Award winner Rob Paulsen and his near 40 year career as a voice actor joins Christy and Will on the pod! Rob discusses how he got his start, his favorite of his many iconic roles and gives important advice for up-and-comers. Plus in a very personal and inspirational moment he shares what he learned about life and career during his battle with throat cancer. If you only listen to one voice today, you'll want it to be Rob's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a mini reunion!  Will and Christy's Kim Possible co-star Tahj Mowry joins them in this episode.  Tahj shares the lessons he learned growing up in a famous family. And he and Christy reveal details of their experiences at an underage club they frequented growing up as “Disney kids” in Hollywood and shooting Disney Channel's Circle Of Stars music video! Plus, where does Tahj (aka Wade Load) stand on a possible reboot of Kim Possible? …wait, is there going to be a reboot?!  There's only one way to find out...by listening to “I Hear Voices”!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If it's famous voices you want, it's famous voices you'll get in the form of Alan Tudyk. Ice Age, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Aladdin, Raya and the Last Dragon, Encanto…and so much more! Alan joins Will and Christy as he shares the bizarre beginning to his career. How it led him down a shady path that included a murderer and ultimately to the success he has today.  They discuss the art of a joke, dream roles and Will drops a major bomb about an encounter he had with a Hollywood legend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the busiest actresses in voice-overs today, Candi Milo joins Christy and Will!  She's best known for voicing Dexter in Dexter's Laboratory and The Flea in Mucha Lucha, along with literally thousands of other well-known characters. She's now taken the mantle from the legendary late June Foray as the voice of Granny for all of Warner Brothers Animation projects and has written a book! (We told you she was busy!). Candi shares the immense rollercoaster ride that has been her life and career. There's a lot to learn from Candi regarding voice acting and overcoming adversity.  Her voice is one you've definitely heard and need to hear again! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Landecker joins the pod today. In addition to her countless live-action roles she's best known in the voice-acting world for her roles in “Batman: The Long Halloween,” “Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia” and “The Croods: Family Tree.”  Amy joins Christy and Will as they discuss their own personal origin stories and how they found their ways into the VO-world. They discuss the pros and cons of acting vs. voice-acting…The famous people she attended school with…who she gets confused for…and some other secrets regarding a very famous A-Lister.  If you're hoping to be a voice that's heard one day, this episode is a must hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yvette Nicole Brown has done…just about everything! Community, Avengers: Endgame, Family Guy, Lego Star Wars…the list goes on and on.   Yvette, Christy and Will discuss the intricacies of life and career. How did she get her start? Who is her favorite co-star of all time?! Plus…details on her new animated series “Firebuds” and secrets of the V.O. world!  There's no better way to prepare to be a “voice” than to hear the voice of someone that's done it so well.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diedrich Bader is an actor and comedian who is best known in the voice actor world for characters in The Zeta Project, Surf's Up and of course as the voice of Bruce Wayne / Batman in multiple animated films and television series. He joins Will and Christy as they discuss the inner workings of the voice-over world and the battle of artists v. A-list.  Is it fair? Can the two co-exist? Or will there be a shift?  Plus, find out what experience at a very young age changed Diedrich's life forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With our huge contest to discover the next big VO talent…Sean Giambrone brings his voice to the pod to share the inspirational story of how a young kid from Illinois found his way to voice acting fame! Characters in hits like Solar Opposites, Clarence and the new series Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends. (Not to mention his on screen credits of The Goldbergs and Kim Possible!) Sean, Will and Christy also reveal the roles they'd love to voice, proving that you're never too big to have a dream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock Powell known for his work in such hits as ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice', ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Monsters Overboard' and ‘Hamster and Gretel' is on the pod to share the secrets he learned from some of the industry's best, including his mentor, the voice of Goofy Bill Farmer! Brock's voices are on full display in this episode as he character-riffs with Will and Christy and shares the secret behind the art of the “background effort”.  Plus another big reveal about the I Hear Voices' contest to find the next big voice star! These voices have a lot to say!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Christy are live at the Fan Expo in Boston where they're joined by the legendary voice over actor Steve Downes! Steve tells the inspirational story of the unsuspecting person that helped him overcome a stutter as a child…and details of the mega life changing moment he landed the role of Master Chief in ‘Halo'!  Plus the latest on the contest, amazing advice for aspiring talent and Will and Christy have some fun putting their voices where their mouths are while doing impressions with members of the audience. When you hear voices…you'd better listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will And Christy sit down with each other today as they launch their new partnership with iHeartMedia! They discuss the inner workings of the VO world and how they believe there's room for both A-list actors and VO actors in animated projects.  Plus, they share the news of the first part of their big announcement (with more announcements still yet to come!) …a contest to make dreams come true and discover the next big VO talent! I Hear Voices…could you soon be hearing your own?! There's only one way to find out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on I Hear Voices, Will Friedle and Christy Carlson Romano share two MAJOR announcements that you don't want to miss! They also sit down with Fred Tatasciore at their very first LIVE I Hear Voices panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Fred is a LEGEND. He's voiced Hulk,Master Shifu, Yosemite Sam, Lieutenant Shaxs in Star Trek: Lower Decks, AAARRRGGHH!!!, Soldier 76 from Overwatch and Damon Baird in the Gears of War series. Will is STILL printing out his credits. In this episode, Fred shares with Will, Christy, and our live audience how he got into voice acting and approached voicing his most iconic characters.PLUS, we welcomed our audience to create voices for original characters fans of the show submitted!Follow Fred @FredTatasciore on Twitter.Follow Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christycarlsonromano and follow Will Friedle at… wait, you can't follow Will because we need to Teach Will the Internet ™. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on I Hear Voices, Will Friedle and Christy Carlson Romano share two MAJOR announcements that you don't want to miss! They also sit down with Fred Tatasciore at their very first LIVE I Hear Voices panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Fred is a LEGEND. He's voiced Hulk, Master Shifu, Yosemite Sam, Lieutenant Shaxs in Star Trek: Lower Decks, AAARRRGGHH!!!, Soldier 76 from Overwatch and Damon Baird in the Gears of War series. Will is STILL printing out his credits.  In this episode, Fred shares with Will, Christy, and our live audience how he got into voice acting and approached voicing his most iconic characters. PLUS, we welcomed our audience to create voices for original characters fans of the show submitted! Follow Fred @FredTatasciore on Twitter. Follow Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christycarlsonromano and follow Will Friedle at… wait, you can't follow Will because we need to Teach Will the Internet ™. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on I Hear Voices, Will Friedle and Christy Carlson Romano sit down with Josh Keaton AKA Spiderman AKA Shiro in Voltron: Legendary Defender AKA Young Hercules AKA Jack Darby in Transformers Prime, to name a few. In this episode, Josh reminisces with Will and Christy about the times he acted on Boy Meets World, The Even Stevens Movie, and growing up as a child actor. He shares what he loves most about voice acting and how MOCAP feels like theatre acting to him.  Josh's credits are endless, and we only scratched the surface of his career! Will calls him one of the unsung voice-acting heroes. He's voiced countless superheroes - Ant-Man, Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Flash, and so many more. PLUS, we welcome Mario to our live-streamed fan interaction. Mario, Will, Christy, and Josh act out a scene in our fun game called Across the Garden. Follow Josh @spacepadre on Instagram and Twitch, @joshkeaton on Twitter, and @thejoshkeaton on TikTok. You can also book him on CameoFollow Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christycarlsonromano and follow Will Friedle at… wait, you can't follow Will because we need to Teach Will the Internet ™.Special Thanks to Mario for participating in our fan interaction! You can follow Mario @Marios_Voices on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on I Hear Voices, Will Friedle and Christy Carlson Romano sit down with Josh Keaton AKA Spiderman AKA Shiro in Voltron: Legendary Defender AKA Young Hercules AKA Jack Darby in Transformers Prime, to name a few.  In this episode, Josh reminisces with Will and Christy about the times he acted on Boy Meets World, The Even Stevens Movie, and growing up as a child actor. He shares what he loves most about voice acting and how MOCAP feels like theatre acting to him.   Josh's credits are endless, and we only scratched the surface of his career! Will calls him one of the unsung voice-acting heroes. He's voiced countless superheroes - Ant-Man, Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Flash, and so many more.  PLUS, we welcome Mario to our live-streamed fan interaction. Mario, Will, Christy, and Josh act out a scene in our fun game called Across the Garden.  Follow Josh @spacepadre on Instagram and Twitch, @joshkeaton on Twitter, and @thejoshkeaton on TikTok. You can also book him on Cameo Follow Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christycarlsonromano and follow Will Friedle at… wait, you can't follow Will because we need to Teach Will the Internet ™. Special Thanks to Mario for participating in our fan interaction! You can follow Mario @Marios_Voices on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on I Hear Voices, Will Friedle and Christy Carlson Romano sit down with Jessica DiCicco AKA Lynn + Lucy in The Loud House AKA Flame Princess in Adventure Time AKA Malina in The Emperor's New School AKA Summer Penguin in Muppet Babies, to name a few. Did you also know she was an unnamed child in The Godfather Part III?! In this episode, Jessica shares with Will and Christy her experience as a child actor in NYC and how she booked the best job during college, the voice of a new educational channel, Noggin. Christy and Jessica go way, way back! They reminisced about their first voice-over gig for TV - Innie and Outie.    Jessica also details her experience taking a leap and moving to LA to pursue voice acting. Despite Jessica being a seriously booked and busy voiceover artist, she shares how she navigates imposter syndrome. We can't wait to have her back on the pod for part 2! PLUS, we welcome Christopher to our live-streamed fan interaction. Christoper, Will, Christy, and Jessica act out a scene in our fun game called Across the Garden.  Follow Jessica @jessicadicicco on Instagram. Follow Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christycarlsonromano and follow Will Friedle at… wait, you can't follow Will because we need to Teach Will the Internet ™. Special Thanks to Christopher for participating in our fan interaction! You can follow Christopher @christopherdavidvo on Instagram, @mostlystories86 @trashwatchpodcast on TikTok. He also hosts a podcast called Trashwatch. Check it out here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices