Talkin' Toons with Rob Paulsen

Dante Basco (Lost Boys, Hook, Avatar: The Last Air Bender) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about starting as a breakdancer in San Francisco to acting on film and voice acting. Plus, Zuko takes a spin as Belloq from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

David Hayter (Metal Gear, X-Men, X2, Watchmen) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about voicing Solid Snake in the Metal Gear series and screenwriting in Hollywood. Plus, Solid Snake takes on the role of Vince in a scene from Heat.

Rob Paulsen, one of the most accomplished and well-known voice actors of our time, sits down with various other voice actors to discuss their experiences! And yes, of course, there'll be plenty of voice acting games from script-reading to re-enacting famous film scenes with cartoon character voices.

Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Modern Family, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about finding work in unexpected places, breaking the mold, and the importance of a theater program. Plus, Dame Maggie Smith helps elevate a scene from Pulp Fiction.

Michael Bell (Transformers, Star Wars Rebels, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about bringing back an iconic character on Community, directing Rugrats, and original voice actors returning to reboots. Plus, Chas Finster and Martha Wheezer put a new twist on a scene from Swingers.  Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Mick Wingert (Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny, Kingdom Hearts III, Avengers Assemble) joins host Rob Paulsen to chat about getting into theater, performance arts, and voice acting. Plus, Po from Kung Fu Panda goes full Coen brothers in a clip from No Country for Old Men.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

E.G. Daily (Rugrats, Powerpuff Girls, Babe: Pig in the City) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about have an impact on someone's life, booking auditions, and singing while in character. Plus, Tommy Pickles and Dr. Scratchansniff learn the truth in a scene from A Few Good Men.  Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Anna Brisbin (Brizzy Voices, Shrek Retold, A Tale of Two Besties) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about how Talkin' Toons inspired her to concentrate on voice work, being a YouTube content creator, and Harry Potter. Plus, Carl Wheezer and Harley Quinn as Harry Potter and Dobby? Only on Talkin' Toons. Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about how traditional actors end up in voice acting and living in the era of now. Plus, the Re-Animator reanimates Thanos in a scene from Avengers: Infinity War with Pinky. Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

David Kaye ( Transformers: Animated, X-Men Evolution, Inuyasha) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about voicing the iconic roles of Megatron and Optimus Prime, finding one's voice, and studying the classics. Plus Megatron transforms into I, Robot's Sonny.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Neil Ross (Voltron, G.I. Joe, Transformers) joins longtime friend Rob Paulsen to talk about his new book Vocal Recall: A Life in Radio and Voiceovers, starting a career in voice-overs in animation, and the large impact characters have on people's lives. Plus, Shipwreck and Snow Job voice a scene from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Courtenay Taylor (OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, Mass Effect, Destiny) talks with host Rob Paulsen about voice acting in the video game industry and understanding looping in films. Plus the two take a fresh read on Dorothy and Scarecrow's classic scene from Wizard of Oz.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Robbie Rist ( Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Naruto, The Brady Bunch) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about performing at a high level in acting, the music industry, and voice work. Plus, the two put a new spin from a scene from Scrooged.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Roy Samuelson joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about the importance of descriptive narration for the visually impaired.  Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Vanessa Marshall (Star Wars Rebels, Young Justice, Avengers Assemble) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about her family, her one-woman shows, and the wonderful experiences of conventions. Plus, the two take a fresh spin on a classic scene from Elf.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Bob Bergen (The Looney Tunes Show, Spirited Away, Akira) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about voicing the iconic Porky Pig for the past 30 years. Plus, Pinky and Porky Pig put a new spin on a classic Little Mermaid scene.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Aimee Carrero (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Elena and the Secret of Avalor) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about the new adaptation of She-Ra, the opportunity voice acting offers, and the collaborative process. Plus, Raphael and Princess Adora take a new spin on a scene from The Princess Diaries.   Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Mindy Sterling (Chowder, The Legend of Korra, Austin Powers) joins host Rob Paulsen bond over friends they have in common, talk about Austin Powers, the importance of improv comedy, and learning Shakespear at 13. Plus, Hans Gruber has never sounded like this before as the two read a classic scene from Die Hard.   Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!    

The host of G&S Painters Guild and talented voice actor Will Friedle (Ultimate Spider-Man, Batman Beyond, Guardians of the Galaxy) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about model rockets, painting minis, D&D, and voice acting. Plus, Throttle from Biker Mice from Mars and Ron Stoppable try their hand at a classic scene from Parks & Rec.   Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Longtime friend Cree Summer (Inspector Gadget, Tiny Toon Adventures, Rugrats) drops by to talk with host Rob Paulsen about her parents, songwriting, and voice acting industry. Plus, Elmyra Duff travels to Westeros gives Game of Thrones a whole new Tiny Toon spin.    Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!