Alicyn's Wonderland

Nearly everyone uses their social media accounts to market themselves these days. However, our guest this week begs to differ. This week, we are joined by none other than the multi-faceted and multi-talented voice actor and ADR director,  Ezra Weisz, who is currently directing the English dub of Miraculous Tales of LadyBug and Cat Noir. Ezra has done voices for many anime shows including Code Geass, The Outlaw, Bleach, and Vampire Knight, as well as a number of animated films such as Akira and Paprika. Ezra truly embodies the spirit of an entertainer! 

In this episode, Ezra talks about his life and his journey into becoming one of the most prolific voice actors in the community. He also lifts the veil to give us a glimpse of what it’s like to be a voice actor and ADR director working in Hollywood. Plus, he also shares incredibly interesting tidbits about his personal life and how he maintains his brand of authenticity despite his fame and achievements. If you’ve been wondering about what being a voice actor in Hollywood is like, let Ezra give you a front-row seat with his anecdotes!

Timestamps:

[4:34]Ezra talks about why he doesn’t follow social media marketing “rules”

[12:05]Ezra talks about Tai Chi and Marathons 

[19:01]Why You Should Never Rush, According to Ezra

[31:09]Ezra talks about being a warm up comic 

[37:51]What does a voice director do?

[1:12:04]How to start your voice acting career according to Ezra Weisz

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Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

If watching cartoons on a Saturday morning and playing video games was a big part of your childhood, you will be very familiar with the work of our guest this week. For this edition of Alicyn’s Wonderland, we jump into the rabbit hole together with the phenomenal voice actress and world record holder for the most female video game voices, Jennifer Hale. Her vocal talents can be heard in 168 video games and her most prominent role is as the female version of Captain Shepard in Mass Effect. Her other iconic characters include Cinderella, Avatar Kyoshi, and Princess Morbucks among others. 

In this episode, we get the amazing opportunity to get to know the amazing woman behind the memorable voices that have made our childhoods so fun. Jennifer sits down with us and shares her amazing, adventure-filled, and heartwarming story. She also goes into detail about how she came up with and realized SkillsHub.Life, and what she hopes it will do for the VO community. And on a real note, Jennifer also shares how she manages to maintain her mental health without sacrificing her career. This episode with Jennifer Hales offers a healthy dose of real talk, inspiration, and valuable advice that aspiring VOs can definitely take away and apply to their own journey. 

Timestamps:

[6:23]        What inspired Jennifer Hale to create SkillsHub.Life

[13:50]    Jennifer talks about her Canadian roots and her legendary father

[25:19]        How Jennifer came up with SkillsHub.Life’s name

[30:13]    Jennifer’s view on how the pandemic has affected the way we live

[45:13]        What was Jennifer Hale’s favorite role to play?

[49:16]        What would Jennifer Hale be, if she weren’t a voice actress?

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Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

What makes cartoon and video game characters so memorable? Well, apart from their distinctive design, voice actors also play a big role in breathing life to these characters. This week I am joined by the talented Sean-Ryan Petersen, best known for his role as Valentino in the Cartoon Network show Victor and Valentino. Sean-Ryan stepped into the wonderful world of voice acting at a very young age, and has already had the opportunity to meet and work with the artists who gave life to the characters he grew up watching. 

In this week’s episode, Sean-Ryan takes us on a trip down memory lane on how his journey as a voice actor began and how he was still able to pursue his studies without sacrificing his voice acting work. He also talks about how he and his colleagues have handled not being able to work together like they normally did in the past due to the pandemic. Plus, Sean-Ryan also shares what it was like to lend his voice to a character in Final Fantasy VII: Remake! Sean-Ryan definitely proves that amazing things can happen in the world of voice acting. 

Timestamps:

[3:06]        Sean-Ryan’s introduction to voice acting

[9:55]        Sean-Ryan’s first major role

[13:32]    How Sean-Ryan became a part of Cartoon Network

[19:01]    How Sean-Ryan prepares for auditions

[20:54]    Lightning Round with Sean-Ryan Petersen

[23:08]    What it’s like to voice act for Final Fantasy VII: Remake, as told by Sean-Ryan

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Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Have you noticed the influence social media has in almost every aspect of our lives nowadays? Well, to some, social media has become an outlet for their creativity to shine. Just like our special guest this week. Anna Brisbin, more famously known as Brizzy Voices on YouTube, is a voice actor / YouTuber / Twitch streamer that is oozing with talent, personality, and creativity.

She is a master of impressions, just like one of our recent guests, Brian hull. Listen in to this week’s episode to hear all about Anna’s experiences in being a full-time YouTuber as well as being a voice actress. If you’re thinking of a career in voice acting and don’t know where to start, Anna may just have the answer you’re looking for!

Show Notes:

[3:36] How Anna’s childhood helped determine her career in voice acting.

[7:24] How Anna became the YouTube sensation, Brizzy Voices.

[14:07] A day in the life of Brizzy Voices.

[21:26] Some of Anna’s favorite projects.

[31:41] Anna talks all about her love for Dungeons and Dragons.

[36:49] Q&A with Anna during the IgTV live.

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Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

We’ve heard quite a lot of inspiring stories from VO actors and actresses throughout the show, but I think it’s time for a little change of pace, don’t you think? This week we go behind the scenes, and I mean way behind the scenes of animation with our special guest this week, Ellen Su! Ellen is currently the artistic recruiter for Titmouse Studios. 

She is in charge of scouting the people behind our favorite animations. She interviews hundreds of applicants, from directors to storyboard artists. But that is only one part of her many talents. She is also quite the artist. You need to listen to her story to know everything this amazing woman is capable of!

Show Notes:

[2:05] Ellen as the co-lead of Women In Animation.

[8:41] Ellen’s background in art and design.

[16:56] How Ellen became the artistic recruiter for Titmouse.

[22:19] A day in the life of Ellen Su.

[27:26] Ellen’s personal talents and passions.

[35:17] Q&A with Ellen during the IgTV live.

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Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to work your dream job? Do you think it would be as great as you thought? Evidently, it’s even better! Our guest this week has been living her’s since she was 14 years old. Cristina Vee is a VO artist/singer who has been doing big project after big project. Each one is a personal favorite of hers!

Cristina is best known for her roles in hit anime and tv shows like Sailor Moon, Pokemon, Miraculous, and many more. One of her latest projects has placed her in the spotlight of the gaming community, voicing fan favorites Benette and Xingqiu from Genshin Impact. If you want some inspiration to pursue your dreams, maybe you should listen to Cristina’s experiences.

Show Notes:

[3:05] How Cristina’s journey into VO began.

[8:03] Cristina as Marinette from Miraculous.

[14:54] How YouTube helped Cristina land some of her biggest roles.

[19:27] Cristina as Sailor Mars from Sailor Moon.

[23:44] Cristina’s advice to all aspiring VO artists.

[27:47] Q&A with Cristina during the IgTV live.

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Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Did you ever dream of growing up and playing video games as a career? Well, our guest this week might have just lived your dream life. William “Chip” Beaman is the co-founder and CEO of the Halp Network, a business that works with various clients by supplying them with their needed professionals or services. They specialize in post-production services for animation and video games. 

Before becoming the hot-shot CEO, he was living every kid’s fantasy. Yup, he was a game tester. Chip has traversed the multiverse of the entertainment industry, going from one production company to the other. He has gathered so much experience and has worked with some of the biggest names in video games, like Disney, Activision, THQ, and Riot Games. If you dream of working in the video game industry, you need to hear his story.

Show Notes:

[4:24] Chip’s humble beginnings and his big break into the video game industry.

[12:17] Everything about the Halp Network.

[22:07] The Halp Network’s Entertainment Academy.

[36:04] Halp Network’s partnership with Skills Hub.

[38:34] Chip talk about his favorite hobby.

[41:49] Q&A with Chip during the IgTV live.

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Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Are you a gamer? If so, you’ve probably heard our guest a number of times. When someone has voiced, probably, more than 600 characters, you’re bound to hear of this VO icon. He is not only a voice-over actor and on-camera actor, but he has also directed several amazing shows. Yup, you guessed it, it’s Richard Epcar.

Richard has been in the industry for years and years. This week, we tap into all that talent and experience for you. Listen in for some amazing tips from the voice of Raiden and Joker from Mortal Kombat himself! This may be the episode that will inspire you to pursue your VO dreams.

Show Notes:

[4:45] How Richard got into the VO industry.

[12:00] Richard’s various roles in animation and video games.

[16:49] Richard on becoming a voice director.

[27:44] Updates on Richard’s upcoming projects.

[35:43] VO and relationships.

[42:06] Q&A with Richard during the IgTV live.

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Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

When you think of VO legends, who comes to mind? I know! I can think of so many. Our guest this week is definitely up there as well. He is a stand-up comedian turned mime artist turned VO icon. A master of impressions and accents, you guessed it, our guest for this week is none other than Carlos Alazraqui!

Carlos is a talent like no other. He has lent his voice to so many iconic characters like Rocko from Rocko’s Modern Life, Mr. Crocker from The Fairly OddParents, Duggard from Dragons: Rescue Riders, and Mr. Weed from Family Guy.  You have got to hear his story, so what are you waiting for? 

Show Notes:

[4:45] How Carlos’ journey into VO began.

[11:15] How Carlos perfects his accents for various roles.

[16:37] Carlos as an on-screen actor.

[28:55] News on the Rocko’s Modern Life reboot and other shows in production.

[40:17] Carlos’ favorite characters.

[43:13] Q&A with Carlos during the IgTV live.

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Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

What do you think is the king of animation? Is it anime? Maybe animated movies? Or do you think video games rule above all? No matter what form you enjoy most, there are always VO artists ready to entertain. Our guest for this week is no stranger to the spotlight. If you love anime, you have probably heard his name a couple of times.

Max Mittelman is one of the most talented VOs I’ve ever known. In my opinion, he has become a household name in the anime industry. It’s no surprise that he can land roles like Saitama from One Punch Man, King from Seven Deadly Sins, Hikari from A Lull In The Sea, and so much more. If you love anime and you dream of someday dubbing your favorites, this is one episode you need to hear.

Show Notes:

[1:38] The start of Max’s VO career.

[4:13] Max’s experience in Medical School.

[8:41] Max, the Twitch Streamer.

[13:17] Max in Miraculous Ladybug

[19:10] How Max balances work and personal life as a full-time VO.

[25:43] Q&A with Max during the Live IgTV.

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Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games