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Talkin' Toons with Rob Paulsen

Rob Paulsen and Nerdist Industrieswww.projectalpha.com
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.
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Episodes

Dante Basco

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.

Mar 23, 20191 hr 11 min

David Hayter

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.

Mar 16, 20191 hr 4 min

Jonny Cruz

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.

Mar 09, 20191 hr 4 min

Anjali Bhimani

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.

Mar 02, 20191 hr 13 min

Michael Bell

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 !

Feb 23, 201959 min

Mick Wingert

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 !

Feb 16, 20191 hr 3 min

E. G. Daily

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 !

Feb 09, 20191 hr 6 min

Anna Brisbin

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 !

Feb 02, 20191 hr 6 min

Jeffrey Combs

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 !

Jan 26, 20191 hr 4 min

David Kaye

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 !

Jan 19, 20191 hr 6 min

Neil Ross

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 !...

Jan 12, 20191 hr 8 min

Courtenay Taylor

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 !

Jan 05, 20191 hr 11 min

Robbie Rist

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 !

Dec 29, 20181 hr 13 min

Roy Samuelson

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 !

Dec 22, 20181 hr 1 min

Vanessa Marshall

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 !

Dec 15, 20181 hr 3 min

Bob Bergen

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 !

Dec 08, 20181 hr 2 min

Aimee Carrero

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 !

Dec 01, 20181 hr

Mindy Sterling

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 !

Nov 24, 20181 hr 10 min

Will Friedle

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 !...

Nov 17, 20181 hr 8 min

Cree Summer

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 !

Nov 10, 20181 hr 7 min

Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano

Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano (creators of HBO's Animals) join host Rob Paulsen to talk about the journey from working at an ad agency to their animated series airing on HBO. Plus, the three take a new spin on a classic scene from Clerks. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha !

Nov 03, 20181 hr 6 min

Roger Craig Smith

Roger Craig Smith (Sonic the Hedgehog, Avengers Assemble, Regular Show) joins Rob Paulsen to talk about the influence of musical theater, stand-up comedy, and screenwriting in voice-over. Plus, they put a new spin on a scene from The Avengers. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha !

Oct 27, 20181 hr 11 min

Yuri Lowenthal

Yuri Lowenthal (Naruto, Marvel's Spider-Man, Orbital Redux) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about Orbital Redux, his new live-action space show on Alpha and his role as Spider-Man in Marvel's Spider-Man for PS4. Plus, the two put a new spin on an Always Sunny scene. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha !

Oct 20, 201854 min

Amanda Céline Miller

Amanda Céline Miller ( Sailor Moon Crystal, Boruto: Naruto the Movie, Hunter × Hunter) joins host Rob Paulen to talk about how to break into voice work, career paths, and the audition process. Plus, the two take the iconic Pickle Rick scene in a new direction. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha !

Oct 13, 20181 hr 7 min

Ralph Garman

Ralph Garman ( Family Guy, L.A., The Ralph Report, Hollywood Babble-On ) joins host Rob Paulsen to chat about his career on Family Guy and his new daily podcast, The Ralph Report . Plus, Ralph and Rob take a new spin on a classic scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade . Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha !

Oct 06, 20181 hr 3 min

Billy West & Maurice LaMarche

Billy West ( Disenchantment, Futurama, Doug ) & Maurice LaMarche ( Disenchantment, Pinky and the Brain, Futurama ) join host Rop Paulen to talk about their new show on Netflix, Disenchantment . Plus, Rob, Billy, and Maurice take a new twist on a classic scene from The Office . Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha !

Sep 29, 20181 hr 2 min

Amanda Troop

Amanda Troop ( The Death of Superman, Box Peek , and Children's Hospital ) joins host Rob Paulsen chat about the evolution of long-form improv from scenes to full-length movies. Plus, did you ever think you'd hear Jordy from Box Peek as Walter White and Yakko as Skyler read the classic 'I am the one who knocks' scene from Breaking Bad ? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha !...

Sep 22, 20181 hr 8 min

Khary Payton

Khary Payton ( Teen Titans Go!, The Walking Dead, Young Justice ) joins host Rob Paulsen to chat about globe-trotting for conventions, the unique connection that being in front of an audience brings, and finding jobs that feed the soul. Plus, did you ever think you'd hear Rafiki and Arthur as Dr. Evil and Scott from Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha !...

Sep 15, 20181 hr 8 min

Gary Anthony Williams

Gary Anthony Williams ( The Boondocks, Star Wars Rebels, Rick and Morty ) talks with host Rob Paulsen about the influence improv has on acting, the process of booking commercials, and comedy in Hollywood. Plus, Pinkey and Uncle Ruckus reenact the classic Monty Python Argument sketch. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha !

Sep 08, 20181 hr 8 min

Adam McArthur

Adam McArthur ( Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Final Fantasy XV ) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about his introduction to voice acting, the importance of improv in voice acting, and Rob's character on Star vs. the Forces of Evil . Plus, a scene from the Incredibles take a new spin as Marco Diaz from Star vs. the Forces of Evil and Arthur from the Tick go over Bob's performance. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha !...

Sep 01, 20181 hr 1 min
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