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You’ve heard this voice a hundred times… but chances are, you’ve never heard him.

Jason Paige is the voice of the original Pokémon anthem—a song that defined a global generation. But that’s just the cover. Peel it back, and you find a working artist with an astonishing body of work that you've probably never connected to his name.

From singing background for Michael Jackson to creating the earworm responsible for curing your heartburn ("Nausea, heartburn, indigestion..."), Jason has been the invisible soundtrack to your life for decades.

In this episode, we sit down to talk about the man behind the voice. We strip away the nostalgia to discuss the "invisible work" of a session singer, the pressure of carrying a cultural legacy, and what happens when your voice becomes more famous than your name.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Origin Story: How Jason realized his voice was a tool, not just a talent.

• The Pokémon Phenomenon: The true story behind that 4-hour recording session and how he handles the weight of a billion childhood memories.

• The Commercial King: How to approach a Pepto Bismol jingle with the same artistic integrity as a pop ballad.

• The Legend: What it was really like to stand in the orbit of Michael Jackson.

⏳ Episode Chapters:

• (02:00 ) The Seed: First notes and realizing the power of the voice.

• (17:00 ) The Peel: The truth behind the Pokémon theme song session.

• (35:00 ) The Juice: The invisible work (Pepto Bismol, Mountain Dew, and MJ).

• (50:00 ) The Flesh: Who is Jason Paige today?

Connect with Jason Paige:

• Website: https://jasonpaige.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonpaige?igsh=ZGl1OGxzOW8wbm55

Connect with Back to Pop:

• Website: https://www.backtopopmedia.com/

•   Composer Ron Wasserman 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtopopmedia?igsh=MTd0dGNid2hjdWd5cA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

https://www.instagram.com/4ronwasserman?igsh=MTR6ZGZ5dXJzYXN3eQ==

Theme music composed by Ron Wasserman 

Audio composed and edited by 

Lauren M. Antoine 

Alex Ray - "Galaxy Kid"  custom background song

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