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