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Alicyn's Wonderland

Alicyn Packardwww.alicynpackard.com
Welcome to Alicyn's Wonderland the 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, host Alicyn Packard has worked as a voice actor in TV, film and games, and during that time, she's met some amazing people and heard some incredible stories. She shares these stories with you by interviewing some of her dearest friends in TV, film, and video games as well as some people whose work she truly admires. Come with us on a journey into Alicyn's Wonderland.

Episodes

Victoria Atkin - S3E3 Pt. 2

In this new episode I am joined by the voice of Evie Frye herself— Victoria Atkin! She has played a host of characters in multiple television shows in the UK and USA, including the first fictional transgender teenager in British television, Jasmine/Jason Costello, which gained her various awards for Best Actress. In this episode, Victoria talks about some of the new projects she’s been busy on, including the animated epic fantasy series Dota: Dragon’s Blood and another one on CrunchyRolls called...

Jan 04, 202321 minSeason 3Ep. 76

Victoria Atkin - S3E3 Pt. 1

Voice over and Performance Capture actress Victoria Atkin joins us in our new episode! She has brought life to lead roles in some of the major game companies, including the lead female character in Assassin's Creed: Syndicate, Evie Frye. She also continues to work with Warner Bros, Sony, Square Enix, and other big names in the gaming industry. Victoria is also the Executive Producer and Host of "The Performance Capture Podcast". In this episode, she gives us a glimpse of how she s...

Dec 28, 202221 minSeason 3Ep. 75

Anna Brisbin AKA Brizzy Voices - S3 E2 Pt. 2

We are excited to welcome the incredibly talented Anna Brisbin, AKA Brizzy Voices, to our show. She has made her mark with her unforgettable impressions and voices. And if video games are more your thing, be sure to check out the newly released game Bayonetta 3, where you can hear Anna's voice as the punk witch Viola! In this episode, Anna shares her process in preparing for auditions for different voice-over characters. She talks about the things she never saw coming when she entered the v...

Dec 21, 202223 minSeason 3Ep. 74

Anna Brisbin AKA Brizzy Voices - S3 E2 Pt. 1

Master of impressions and voice actress Anna Brisbin is back! With fresh new experiences and insights, the Brizzy Voice joins us in this episode to share the fruits of her talent and creativity. She has made her mark on YouTube, garnering over 2 million subscribers, where she has made impressions of animated characters for years. She can also be heard in the newly released game Bayonetta 3, voicing the punk witch Viola. In this episode, Anna talks about landing the role of voicing Viola, a secon...

Dec 14, 202222 minSeason 3Ep. 73

George Whittam - The Evolution of Voice Acting - Alicyn’s Wonderland S3 E1

We’re back with a fresh new season of Alicyn’s Wonderland, where audio pro George Whittam joins us to bring his knowledge about recording engineering and voice actors! George is one of the foremost experts on voice-over recording technology and studio design. He has helped voice actors, such as myself, bring out the best of their home studios. George is also a content creator, and stars in The Pro Audio Suite Podcast and Voice Over Body Shop program. In this episode, George talks about how his d...

Dec 07, 202241 minSeason 3Ep. 72

Yuri Lowenthall - Sasuke in Naruto, teenage Ben Tennyson in Ben 10 & Big Lugg | AW 71

An unexpectedly fire duo joins us in this week’s episode! Voice actor, producer, and screenwriter Yuri Lowenthal best known as the voice of Sasuke in Naruto, teenage Ben Tennyson in Ben 10, and Peter Parker/Spider Man in various video games has an exciting new project. Yuri just worked together with LA hip hop artist Big Lugg to create an album that is, in its own way, a first of its kind: the hip-hop album FIRE STYLE! (featuring the cast of Naruto). Now, Yuri and Big Lugg are giving us the lowd...

Sep 14, 202232 minEp. 71

David H. Lawrence XVII - Heroes, The Unit, CSI | AW 70

This week’s guest has made a name for himself creating incredible characters within the on-camera and voice over world. David H. Lawrence is best known for his portrayal of the villainous character, puppetmaster Eric Doyle on NBC’s sci-fi series, Heroes. Aside from this major role, David has also appeared in a number of other shows including CBS shows such as The Unit and CSI. Apart from on-camera and voice acting, David is also a network radio host, author, podcast host, and teacher to aspiring...

Sep 07, 202236 minEp. 70

Neil Kaplan (Bleach, Naruto, Voltron: Legendary Defender) | AW 69

A man of many hats joins us this week! Joining us this is voice actor, audiobook narrator, entertainer, and comedian, Neil Kaplan. His long list of credits range from animation, films, video games, and anime. Some of Neil’s most notable roles include Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto in Bleach, Kiyoyasu in Naruto, Tobi and Madara Uchiha in Naruto: Shippuden, and Emperor Zarkon in Voltron: Legendary Defender. Join us as we talk about a whole spectrum of topics, starting with his very first gig! Neil r...

Aug 31, 202230 minEp. 69

Mela Lee - Jade (Mortal Kombat 11), Lifeline (Apex Legends) | AW68

Voice actress Mela Lee joins us this week in Alicyn’s Wonderland. Her incredible credits include the iconic characters Jade in Mortal Kombat 11, Tikki in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, Kikimora in The Owl House, Lifeline in Apex Legends, Yuki Cross in Vampire Knight and Rin Tohsaka in Fate/stay night. Mela’s wonderfully storied career started off as a part-time career but now she’s definitely made a mark for herself in the industry! And she’s talking about it all here! Join us as M...

Aug 10, 202235 minEp. 68

Ben Esposito & Geneva Hodgson - Donut County, Neon White | AW67

If you’re an avid gamer, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of the lightning-fast first person shooter game, Neon White. Joining us this week in Alicyn’s Wonderland is the couple behind the game! Game developer Ben Esposito together with his wife, game producer Geneva Hodgson joins us in this week’s episode. As a multi-faceted artist, Ben is known not only for game development but also for his talent for concept art, 3D animation, and composer. He is best known for Donut County, Neon White, and many ...

Aug 03, 202227 minEp. 67

Caitlin Glass - ADR Director, Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist | AW66

Voice actress, ADR director, and script writer at Funimation, New Generation, and Bang Zoom! Entertainment Caitlin Glass joins us this week in Alicyn’s Wonderland! Caitlin is best known for voicing Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Nefertari in One Piece, Haruhi Fujioka in Ouran High School Host Club, and Machi Kuragi in Fruits Basket. Caitlin Glass has done it all, from animation voice acting to taking on the role as anime voice director… And she’s here...

Jul 27, 202231 minEp. 66

David Errigo Jr. - Ferb in “The Phineas and Ferb Effect!”, Ridley Jones | AW65

Voice actor David Errigo Jr joins us in this week’s episode in Alicyn’s Wonderland! People have been abuzz over David for some time now, after he replaced Thomas Sangster in the role of Ferb in “The Phineas and Ferb Effect!” and in “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe”. He is also known for his roles in Ridley Jones, Detective Pikachu, Final Fantasy XV, Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc V, and DOTA. Join us as David and I talk about his journey into the entertainment industry, which literally s...

Jul 20, 202232 minEp. 65

Julia Schoeffling - Casting Director, Co-Founder of The Halp Network | AW64

Voice and performance capture casting director and co-founder of The Halp Network Julia Schoeffling joins us in this week’s episode to talk about her work, latest projects, as well as some personal stories. Julia is someone who can proudly claim that she’s seen every angle of the industry – and she’s just published a book that can give you an exclusive glimpse of the voice and performance capture industry. More impressively, Julia has been using her position in the industry to help creatives in ...

Jul 13, 202233 minEp. 64

Billy West - Philip Fry, Dr. Zoidberg | Pt.2 AW63

We’re back with “the modern day Mel Blanc” – Billy West. Billy has an amazing list of credits to his name, as he is known as the original voice actor for Nickelodeon’s Doug as well as Stimpy Cat and Ren Hoek in The Ren & Stimpy Show. In addition to these roles, Billy is also best known for being the voice of several Futurama characters which include Philip Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, and Zapp Braniggan. It is also worth noting that Billy plays King Rulo in the Netflix animated s...

Jul 06, 202234 minEp. 63

Billy West - Philip Fry, Dr. Zoidberg | Pt.1 AW62

For this week’s episode, we are joined by the man dubbed as “The Modern Day Mel Blanc” – Billy West! Arguably one of the most familiar voices in the industry, Billy’s voice can be heard in a number of classic cartoons. Among Billy’s most notable characters include Philip Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, and Zapp Brannigan from Futurama, and Bugs Bunny in the 1996 film Space Jam. Billy has also provided his voice talent to a slew of other established characters such as Elmer Fudd, Popeye,...

Jun 29, 202218 minEp. 62

Shelby Young - Princess Leia, Rayna | AW 61

In this week’s episode, we journey into Wonderland with voice, Mo-Cap, and on-camera actress Shelby Young! Shelby is best known as Princess Leia on Star Wars: The Forces of Destiny as well as Rayna on Baby Shark. In addition to her awesome voice acting credits, Shelby also enjoys massive success on TikTok, where she wows millions with her bubbly personality and knack for doing popular character voices! Join us as Shelby and I talk about everything: voice acting, Mo-Cap, Star Wars, and life! We s...

Jun 22, 202238 minEp. 61

Daniel Rojas - Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Marvel’s Hit-Monkey | AW 60

In this week’s episode, I am joined by composer Daniel Rojas, whose eclectic and modern scores make him a breath of fresh air in the world of scoring. Daniel is best known for his scores to shows like “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts”, “Marvel’s Hit-Monkey”, and “Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.”. Apart from writing scores and songs for over 60 feature films, TV shows, and interactive media projects, Daniel is also the recipient of the 2020 ASCAP Harold Arlen Award. Join us, as Daniel talks to us about his ...

Jun 15, 202232 minEp. 60

Mick Wingert - Kung Fu Panda, Arcane | AW 59

In this week’s episode, I am joined by The Voice of Awesomeness himself – voice actor and coach Mick Wingert! Mick has quite an impressive list of roles to his name. He is best known as the voice of Po in the video games and TV shorts of the well-loved Kung Fu Panda franchise including Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness. In addition to this, Mick has also worked as the voice for Iron Man in several Marvel TV series and video games including the 2021 series ‘What If…?’, and the voice behind He...

Jun 08, 202242 minEp. 59

Adam McArthur - Marco Diaz, Yuuji Itadori | AW 58

This week’s guest is a Wushu Kung Fu Specialist with three black belts to this name. Kicking into this week’s episode with me is voice actor Adam McArthur, who is best known as the voice of Marco Diaz the deuteragonist of the hit Disney XD animated series, Star vs. the Forces of Evil. He is also the voice of Yuuji Itadori in the hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as Chifuyu Matsuno in Tokyo Revengers. Join us as Adam talks about how he went from competing in martial arts tournaments to carving ou...

Jun 01, 202235 minEp. 58

Sarah Natochenny - Ash Ketchum, Film Editor | AW 57

In this week’s episode, I am joined by the electrifying Sarah Natochenny. She was only 19 years old when she replaced Veronica Taylor as the voice of Ash Ketchum in the English dub of Pokémon, starting at its ninth season. Since then, Sarah has gone on to play a slew of other fantastic characters, including Alicia in the 2006 video game Bullet Witch, Aura Sentia in Yu-Gi-Oh!, as well as Marian on Robin Hood. Apart from being a voice actress, Sarah is also a film editor, having worked as the prim...

May 25, 202229 minEp. 57

Mark Evanier - Writer/Producer - Garfield | AW 56

This week on Alicyn’s Wonderland, I sit down with legendary comic book and animation writer, Mark Evanier. Join us as we journey down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass into the wild and wonderful world of animation, comic books, and of course SD COMIC-CON!!! Mark is one of the six people in the world to have attended EVERY Comic-Con event since its inception in 1970 and he’s definitely got a ton of amazing stories to share! In this episode, Mark walks us through his unconventional ca...

May 18, 202233 minEp. 56

Ben Giroux and Arnie Patoja - BIG NATE on Paramount+ | AW 55

Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland, where we explore the magical world of animation and video games. This week, I am joined not by one but a duo of amazingness: best friends and writing partners Ben Giroux and Arnie Pantoja! Ben and Arnie are best known for their work on the new comedy series, Big Nate on Paramount+.. The dynamic duo have also starred together in Henry Danger, The Adventures of Kid Danger. Apart from these shared projects, Ben has also worked in shows such as Bunsen Is a Beast and t...

May 11, 202232 minEp. 55

Brian Hull (Dracula in Hotel Transylvania 4) | AW 54

Brian Hull is BACK in Wonderland! This time around, Brian and I sit down together to talk about his amazing and inspiring journey from the small YouTube screen to the silver screen as Dracula in Hotel Transylvania 4! Brian is best known for his incredibly spot-on impressions of various characters on YouTube. His incredible journey starts from the time his YouTube video, “Disney and Pixar Sings Let It Go” went viral until it caught the attention of the big animation studios, including Walt Disney...

May 04, 202222 minEp. 54

Ashley Nguyen Dewitt (Ada Twist, Scientist, and the Steven Universe) | AW 53

Welcome back to Wonderland! In this week’s episode, casting director and long-time voice actress Ashley Nguyen Dewitt joins us to talk about her amazing journey into the wonderful world of voiceover and cast directing. Ashley has worked in voiceover for a decade before eventually working her way into becoming an animation voice and casting director. Her casting voice directing credits include Ada Twist, Scientist, and the Steven Universe Anti-Racism Initiative. She has also provided voices for B...

Apr 27, 202242 minEp. 53

Maile Flanagan (Naruto, Piggley Winks in Jakers) | AW 52

We’re back and better than ever! To kick off the second season of Alicyn’s Wonderland, we are joined by the one and only Maile Flanagan, best known for her prominent roles, including Naruto Uzumaki in the English dub of iconic anime series Naruto, Piggley Winks in Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks, and Terry Perry in Lab Rats. Maile has also made guest appearances in several popular television shows such as Shameless, The Office, and Grey’s Anatomy. In this episode, we jump down the rabbit...

Apr 20, 202242 minEp. 52

Frank Todaro (The Cuphead Show, Draluc, Starscream, Trypticon) | AW 51

Welcome to Alicyn's Wonderland. Join me as I together with voice actor Frank Todaro journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games. Frank is best known for playing Mugman in the hit Netflix series The Cuphead Show, Draluc in CrunchyRoll anime show The Vampire Dies In No Time, as well as Starscream, Sludge, Trypticon, and Longhaul in Hasbro's animated series, "Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy". Join us ...

Apr 14, 202229 minEp. 51

Jessica DiCiccio (Adventure Time, Close Enough, and Loud House) | AW 50

Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland, where we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games! For this week’s episode, we are joined by Emmy-nominated voice actress Jessica DiCiccio, best known for her roles in It’s Pony, The Mighty B!, Winx Club, the Muppet Babies, Adventure Time, Close Enough, and Loud House. Jessica’s impressive credentials span across the board, from anime, video games, live action, and feature films, incl...

Apr 07, 202227 minEp. 50

Debbi Derryberry (Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Jimmy Neutron) | AW 49

This week Inside Alicyn’s Wonderland, we dive into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games together with the one and only Debi Derryberry! Debbi is best known as the voice of Nickelodeon’s resident boy genius Jimmy Neutron. In addition to this, Debbi is also known for her other notable roles including Nergal Jr. from The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Coco Bandicoot in the Crash Bandicoot series, Wednesday in The Addams Family animation series, Draculaura in Monster High...

Apr 04, 202236 minEp. 49

Johnny Yong Bosch (Bleach, My Hero Academia) | AW 48

This week in Alicyn’s Wonderland, we are joined by the incredibly talented voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch. He is best known for his roles on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Code Geass, and more. Johnny and I cover a ton of topics, including his younger days where he learned martial arts, his career in entertainment, and his upcoming sci-fi short, “Art Exitus”. Tune in as Johnny takes us along a trip down memory lane to talk about his journey towards becoming a part of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, ...

Mar 28, 202244 minEp. 48

Rick Zeiff (American actor and voice-over coach) | AW 47

This week Inside Alicyn’s Wonderland, we jump into the wonderful world of voice acting together with prolific voice actor and voice coach Rick Zeiff. Rick’s career dates all the way back to the mid-1980s, allowing him to lend his voice to some of the most iconic characters through the years. Some of the roles Rick has played include Mr. Nosey (as Mr. Nosy) and Mr. Nervous in the American dub of The Mr. Men Show, Spike the Dog on Warner Bros. Animation’s The Tom and Jerry Show, Lynn Loud Sr.’s fa...

Mar 21, 202250 minEp. 47