When asked who your “Favorite cartoon family” is, who comes to mind first? The Proud family? The Jetsons? Or is it the PG-rated Simpsons? I’ve watched a few episodes of the Simpsons here and there, and I got to say, though I’ve had my share of laughs, I’m definitely not going to let Bodhi watch it yet. Still, I find myself watching The Simpsons more and more, maybe because of our guest this week. Eric Lopez is a dear friend of mine, and you know I just had to get him on our show. Eric has had co...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 16
How much can one viral video change a person’s life? Evidently, by a lot. In this day and age, viral content is everywhere. With so many people trying to be the next big thing, how do you stand out? Maybe by singing a Disney classic like “Let It Go” while impersonating some of Disney’s most popular voices? You guessed it! Our guest on this week’s Wonderland Wednesday is none other than YouTuber turned professional VO, Brian Hull! Brian has come a long way from doing covers on YouTube. You’ve all...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 15
Do you wonder how much has changed because of the pandemic? With the world slowly going back to normal, are we ready to go back to the way things used to be? What is it like being a voice actor during the pandemic? Today, I talk about this and so much more with industry veteran Robbie Daymond. Robbie is a voice actor with an amazing repertoire. From kids’ cartoons to anime, he is in everything. If you are a regular consumer of video games or animation, you have heard his voice somewhere. His mos...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 14
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to work with your best friend? Well, real-life best friends and now co-producers of a new short-form series on Nickelodeon, The Beatbuds, will tell you all about it! Jonny Jonah and Matty Shapiro are best friends in real life, and so are their alter egos, Jonny Jingles and Matty Maracas. Jonny and Matty have fostered their friendship and love of music since they were only six years old. After performing with different bands, they realized where t...
Jul 19, 2021•52 min•Ep. 13
Have you ever thought of leaving your home for the hustle and bustle of the big city in search of the truth? Then you are just like a certain alligator boy I stumbled upon on Netflix. Yes, I’m talking about Arlo, the Alligator Boy. If you’ve watched this musical masterpiece, you know why I needed to book this week’s guest. This week’s guest is none other than Arlo’s creator, Ryan Crego. Ryan is an amazing artist and an incredible songwriter, as he proves so with Arlo. He started his journey thro...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 12
What is the most fascinating thing about cartoons? Is it the animation, the characters, or are the voices behind the characters the most important part? I guess we can all agree it’s a little bit of everything. We’ve talked about the creation of animated films, the experience of voiceover artists, and the magic behind storyboarding. But have you ever heard of ADRs and loop groups? To tell you more about this interesting aspect of film and animation, we turn to industry veteran Terri Douglas. Ter...
Jul 05, 2021•54 min•Ep. 11
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in animation? Before the cartoon becomes what it is, so much happens that we don’t necessarily know about yet. This week, I want us to appreciate all the amazing stuff that happens in order to create a completed cartoon. And that’s why our guest this week is the storyboard artist for Looney Tunes and Fish Hooks, my good friend, David Shair. David has had quite an adventure throughout his career. From his childhood, to working in wildlife pres...
Jun 28, 2021•55 min•Ep. 10
Have you ever wanted to know what it feels like to talk with ghosts about the past? Just imagine all the stories they have to tell, right? Well, have you heard of the Netflix series called City of Ghosts? It is an animated mockumentary series. It is about kids who discover stories about Los Angeles by talking to the ghosts of the city. Doesn’t that sound amazing? Well, my guest for this week is none other than the creator of the Netflix hit, City of Ghosts, Elizabeth Ito! Elizabeth and I chat ab...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 9
Do you know someone who’s been a victim of racism? Maybe someone who’s experienced discrimination because of the color of their skin? Here at Alicyn’s Wonderland, we want to show our support to the BIPOC community. Just like this week’s guest. Monica Lago-Kaytis, CEO and producer at Frogbot Films, talks to us about her new venture as co-founder of Rise Up Animation. Rise Up Animation is all about giving the members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community an equal chance a...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 8
Have you ever dreamed of doing what you love when you start working? Like, just getting paid for something that you are passionate about? Most of us developed our love and talent for animation and video games ever since we were young. That love has shaped how we lived our lives. And while we are on the subject of developing talent from a young age, our adorable guest today is the youngest voice actor to have ever been nominated for a prestigious Annie Award! That’s right! Our guest is none other...
Jun 07, 2021•43 min•Ep. 7
Have you heard about Apex Legends? Of course, you have. One of the biggest games with one of the largest player bases, at 100 million, also has one of the most colorful VO casts out there. With Apex Legends having such a dedicated fan base, I just had to bring in one of my favorite VO artists out there. Today we are joined by the multi-talented, sassy scot, Elle Newlands, who voices the beloved scientist-slash-badass, Horizon. Elle and I had an absolute blast on this episode. We talked all about...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 6
Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland. Join us as we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games. Only at the ripe age of 26, our guest this week has over a decade of experience. Kellen Goff started his VO career when he was about 12 or 13 years old. I know, crazy, right? Throughout his career, he’s racked up quite the repertoire, voicing numerous characters from animation to video games. You can hear him as Funtime Freddy (F...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 5
Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland. Join us as we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games. If you play the gaming-world sensation, Genshin Impact, you’d know today’s guest as Childe, aka Tartaglia. That’s right, in this episode, I interview Griffin Burns! Griffin has done numerous roles including Hobby Frog (HobbyKids Adventures), Vinegar Doppio (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Akira Fudo (Devilman Crybaby), and so much mor...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 4
Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland. Join us as we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games. This episode is extra special because we are joined by the living legend, Rob Paulsen. Rob is practically everywhere. He has voiced some of the most iconic characters in cartoons today, including Raphael (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Pinky (Pinky and the Brain), Yakko (Animaniacs), and Carl Wheezer (The Adventures of Jimmy Neut...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 3
Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland. Join us as we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games. In today’s episode, we have invited one of the most famous names in voiceover, Hope Levy! Hope is in everything, but her most recent project is as the mom in Dreamworks hit, Boss Baby. Prepare to be entertained; as Hope and I sing our original songs in a magical, music-filled one-hour episode. I’m sure you’ll have a couple of son...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland. Join us as we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games. In today’s episode, we are joined by George Whittam, aka George The Tech, the go-to guys for voiceover artists everywhere! George has designed numerous studios for both beginners and experienced artists. Listen in as we talk about George’s adventure from sound engineer to podcast host to studio designer. If you plan on becoming a...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Alicyn's Wonderland hosted by Alicyn Packard. This is a show that takes you through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games. For the past decade, Alicyn has worked as a voice actor in TV, film and games. During that time, she's met some amazing people and heard some incredible stories. She is going to share these stories with you by interviewing some of her dearest friends in TV, film, and video games. Alicyn ...
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