Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel sits down with legendary voice actress and musician Debi Derryberry for a conversation about Jimmy Neutron, Monster High, voice acting, music, conventions, and a career that has spanned decades of animation and entertainment.

Known around the world as the voice of Jimmy Neutron, Debi takes Chris behind the scenes of landing one of Nickelodeon's most recognizable roles, from auditioning for the original project to seeing Jimmy Neutron grow into a movie, television series, and character that fans still love decades later.

But voice acting is only part of Debi's story.

She shares how her career began with a love of singing and playing guitar, moving to Nashville to pursue country music, working as a session singer, and eventually finding her way into voiceover. Debi continues to make music today through her country band Honey Pig and her children's music, including the Debi Derryberry Kids YouTube channel.

They discuss children's music and YouTube, performing songs in character, conventions, interacting with fans, collectibles, Funko Pops, the unusual vocal techniques voice actors need to master, and why the voice acting community has remained so close.

Whether you grew up with Jimmy Neutron, Monster High, Nickelodeon, animation, or simply want to know what life behind the microphone is really like, this episode offers a look inside the career of one of animation's most recognizable voices.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Welcome to Mad Props & Introducing Debi Derryberry

07:01 – Auditions, Home Studios & the Modern Voice Actor
11:48 – Debi's Music Career & Moving to Nashville
18:02 – Building Debi Derryberry Kids on YouTube
25:06 – Singing as a Voice Actor
26:19 – How Debi Found Voice Acting
32:53 – Conventions, Fans & Iconic Character Voices
38:06 – How Debi Became Jimmy Neutron
41:09 – Final Thoughts

Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel sits down with writer Robert Saucedo at Comicpalooza in Houston to talk about Where Wolf, Curse of the Werewolf, horror-comedy, independent comics, monster movies, Texas storytelling, and the process of bringing a graphic novel to life.

Robert explains the wild premise behind Curse of the Werewolf: a reporter goes undercover at a furry convention to stop a werewolf from eating everyone.

Yes, you read that correctly.

Robert shares how his love of monsters, horror, comics and animation helped shape a series he describes as Rick and Morty meets Scooby-Doo. He and Chris dive into the lasting influence of Scooby-Doo, the possibility of bringing Where Wolf into animation, and how Robert went from a lifelong fan to writing and publishing his own nearly 300-page graphic novel.

They also get into the realities of independent comics, including finding the right artist, maintaining creative control, promoting your own work, selling at conventions, learning what actually gets people to stop at a booth, and using Comicpalooza to connect directly with readers.

The conversation eventually goes well beyond comics as Robert and Chris discuss Houston, Texas, monster movies, killer whales, hurricanes, tornadoes, concerts, music, film festivals, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the random interests that can eventually become inspiration for a creative project.

Whether you're into horror comics, graphic novels, werewolves, Scooby-Doo, independent publishing, Comicpalooza, monster movies or the creative process behind making your own comic, this episode is a look at what happens when you take a weird idea seriously enough to turn it into something real.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Welcome Robert Saucedo
01:51 – Where Wolf, Scooby-Doo & Comicpalooza
05:09 – Conventions, Artist Alley & Connecting With Fans
09:00 – How Robert Became a Comic Book Writer
11:40 – Creating & Selling an Independent Graphic Novel
15:52 – Comic Books, Horror & Creative Influences
19:19 – Expanding the Werewolf Universe
23:21 – Killer Whales, Texas & Unexpected Inspiration
27:50 – Music, Movies & Pop Culture
32:13 – Film Festivals, Recognition & What's Next
34:21 – Outro

Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel welcomes sports broadcaster Perri Kitei for a conversation about her journey into play-by-play, working with the Portland Sea Dogs, breaking into sports media, and the viral foul ball moments that put her in front of millions of baseball fans.

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Perri went viral after being hit by a foul ball while calling a Portland Sea Dogs game — and somehow, it wasn't even the first time it happened. The clips spread across MLB, ESPN, CBS Sports and social media, but there's much more to her broadcasting career than one viral moment.

Perri takes Chris through her path from college broadcasting and the Cape Cod Baseball League to calling professional baseball, hosting pregame and postgame coverage, producing broadcasts, preparing game notes, coordinating player interviews and handling the countless responsibilities that come with working in Minor League Baseball.

Chris and Perri also compare their own broadcasting backgrounds, including their early experiences in college radio and play-by-play, and discuss why constantly getting reps is one of the most important parts of improving behind a microphone.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Welcome to Mad Props & Introducing Perri Kitei
01:23 – Perri Kitei Joins the Show
01:30 – Getting Hit by a Foul Ball While Broadcasting
03:21 – Going Viral Across MLB, ESPN & CBS Sports
06:43 – How Perri Got Her Start in Broadcasting
13:23 – Doing Everything Yourself Behind a Sports Broadcast
15:22 – Learning From Your Old Broadcasts & Improving
17:20 – Perri Reveals She Was Hit by a Foul Ball Twice
20:08 – Growing Up a Cubs & Bengals Fan
25:21 – Women in Minor League Baseball Broadcasting
26:38 – The Dodgers, MLB Spending & Competitive Balance
32:49 – Perri's Future in Basketball & Multi-Sport Broadcasting
38:45 – Final Thoughts

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Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel welcomes YouTuber History Helms for a conversation about the art of making history entertaining, building a successful YouTube channel, and turning historical events into engaging stories that millions of people want to watch.

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History Helms discusses how his YouTube channel came to life, why he chooses the topics he covers, and how he balances historical accuracy with entertaining storytelling. Chris and History Helms also dive into college football, movies, music, Kanye West, YouTube algorithms, consistency, and what it takes to build an audience online.

Whether you're passionate about history, YouTube, filmmaking, storytelling, documentaries, or creating educational content, this episode offers an inside look at one of YouTube's rising history creators.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Welcome to Mad Props

00:21 – A Message About the Spokane Wildfires

03:57 – Why Spokane Changed Chris' Life

06:12 – Introducing History Helms

07:04 – How the History Helms YouTube Channel Began

09:07 – Growing a Channel & Understanding the YouTube Algorithm

13:06 – College Football, Sports & YouTube Recommendations

16:18 – Researching History Videos

19:34 – Movies, Books & Great Storytelling

23:11 – Picking Historical Topics That Connect

27:42 – Balancing Accuracy With Entertainment

31:16 – Favorite History Subjects & Historical Figures

36:04 – Music, Kanye West & Creative Inspiration

40:11 – Advice for New YouTube Creators

45:08 – The Future of History Helms

49:36 – Final Thoughts & Where to Follow History Helms

52:48 – Supporting Spokane & Episode Outro

Welcome to Mad Props! Host Chris Schnabel sits down with actress, filmmaker, model, stunt performer, and comic creator Gia Skova for one of the most fascinating conversations the show has ever had.

From creating comic books and starring in action films to discussing quantum physics, time travel, creativity, discipline, and the future of technology, Gia brings an incredibly unique perspective shaped by both art and science.

The conversation explores everything from filmmaking and storytelling to personal growth, health, daily routines, and how she approaches building ambitious creative projects.

Topics include:

• Creating her comic book universe
• Bringing comics to life on screen
• Acting and filmmaking
• Performing her own stunts
• Quantum physics and time travel
• Artificial intelligence and the future
• Creativity and artistic inspiration
• Discipline, routines and productivity
• Exercise and maintaining balance
• Reading, learning and lifelong curiosity
• Advice for aspiring creators
• What's next for Gia Skova

Whether you're a comic book fan, filmmaker, science enthusiast, or someone looking for motivation to pursue ambitious goals, this episode offers an incredible mix of creativity and inspiration.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Introducing Gia Skova
01:36 – Gia's Journey Into Acting & Comics
03:56 – Creating Her Comic Book Universe
06:52 – Quantum Physics & Time Travel
10:18 – Science, Curiosity & Big Ideas
13:04 – Building Stories That Matter
16:05 – Comic Books, Fans & Conventions
20:29 – Creativity Outside of Work
23:31 – Reading, Learning & Personal Growth
27:40 – Advice for Aspiring Creators
31:11 – Health, Fitness & Daily Discipline
35:02 – Building Confidence & Staying Motivated
40:09 – Filmmaking, Action Movies & Doing Her Own Stunts
44:10 – Future Projects & What's Next
48:38 – Final Thoughts

Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel revisits one of the most important interviews of his career—a throwback conversation with Rev Run of Run-DMC.

Originally recorded in 2012 during Chris' college radio days at WNHU 88.7, this interview marked one of the very first major celebrity interviews that helped launch his career as a broadcaster and interviewer.

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Rev Run sits down to discuss leadership, family, work ethic, faith, hip-hop, and the lessons he's learned throughout his legendary career as a founding member of Run-DMC, television personality from Run's House, author, entrepreneur, and father.

Following the interview, Chris reflects on what it was like conducting one of his earliest interviews, how his interviewing style has evolved over the past decade, and the behind-the-scenes story of how this opportunity helped shape the future of Mad Props.

In this episode:

• How Rev Run defines true leadership
• The importance of humility and listening
• Why family comes before career
• Becoming a reverend
• Building a strong work ethic
• Raising respectful children
• Advice for young people chasing success
• Thoughts on Drake, Eminem, Jay-Z and modern hip-hop
• Chris reflects on his first major interview
• How this interview helped launch his podcasting career

Whether you're a fan of Run-DMC, hip-hop history, leadership, or behind-the-scenes stories about broadcasting and interviewing, this episode offers a fascinating look back at where it all began.

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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Mad Props & Throwback Introduction
02:19 – Throwback to Rev Run on WNHU
02:45 – What Makes a Great Leader?
03:26 – Family, Fatherhood & Communication
04:08 – Becoming a Reverend
04:29 – Developing a Strong Work Ethic
04:51 – Raising Respectful Children
05:17 – Advice for the Next Generation
05:35 – The Future of Hip-Hop
05:58 – Drake, Jay-Z, Kanye & Eminem
06:47 – Chris Reflects on His First Major Interview
08:10 – Landing the Rev Run Interview
10:03 – Looking Back at the Questions
11:37 – How Interviewing Has Changed
13:18 – Other Early Celebrity Interviews
15:03 – Why This Interview Still Matters
16:27 – Outro

Welcome to Mad Props. Chris Schnabel is joined by new co-host Chandler Williams for a completely different kind of episode: defending the indefensible.

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Chris and Chandler are given random hot takes with no preparation and must defend them as if they genuinely believe every word they say.

Nintendo should sue more people? Ads should come back to Netflix? Spoilers make movies better? Microtransactions are healthy for gaming?

No matter how terrible the opinion is, they have to find a way to defend it.

The conversation goes completely off the rails as Chris and Chandler debate:

• Why Nintendo should sue even more people
• Bringing ads back to Netflix
• Why spoilers actually make movies better
• Disney's obsession with live-action remakes
• Microtransactions in video games
• Posting entire concerts on Instagram Stories
• Why movie theater popcorn is worth $20
• Ending the four-day work week
• Clapping when airplanes land
• Retaking your driver's test every 10 years
• Reboots versus original ideas
• Charging airline passengers by weight
• Self-checkout versus cashiers
• Why every company needs a mascot
• Tipping culture
• Influencers becoming modern celebrities

Who won each debate? Let us know in the comments.

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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to Mad Props

02:57 – Nintendo Should Sue More People

05:17 – Ads Should Come Back to Netflix

08:51 – Spoilers Don't Ruin Movies

11:36 – Live-Action Remakes Are Good

16:01 – Microtransactions Are Healthy for Gaming

20:20 – Posting an Entire Concert on Instagram Is Great

23:24 – Movie Theater Popcorn Is Worth $20

28:05 – Four-Day Work Weeks Shouldn't Exist

30:01 – People Should Clap When Planes Land

33:16 – Everyone Should Retake Their Driver's Test

35:37 – Reboots Are Better Than Original Ideas

38:03 – Airlines Should Charge by Passenger Weight

40:14 – Self-Checkout Is Worse Than Cashiers

40:54 – The Random Amar'e Stoudemire Story

44:58 – Every Company Should Have a Mascot

47:18 – Tipping Culture Is the Best

50:37 – Influencers Are the Best Type of Celebrity

55:17 – Final Thoughts

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Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel sits down with comic creator Beserat Debebe, founder of Ethan Comics, to discuss creating original superheroes inspired by Ethiopian mythology, publishing independent comics, preserving African history through storytelling, and bringing new voices into the comic book industry.

Before the main interview, Chris is joined by Josh Allen, founder of Montana Dog Food Co., to discuss premium freeze-dried dog food, canine nutrition, and why healthier ingredients can make a difference for your pets.

Beserat shares the story behind Ethan Comics, how a personal challenge inspired him to begin creating comics, and why he believes African mythology deserves a larger place alongside Marvel, DC, manga, and other global storytelling traditions.

The conversation explores:

• Building Ethan Comics from the ground up
• Creating Jember, an Ethiopian superhero
• Ethiopian mythology and African folklore
• Independent comic book publishing
• The importance of diverse storytelling
• Marvel, DC Comics and independent comics
• Comic conventions and connecting with readers

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Mad Props
00:23 Josh Allen joins the show
00:55 The story behind Montana Dog Food Co.
16:14 Why pet owners can trust Montana Dog Food Co.
17:19 Beserat Debebe joins Mad Props
18:00 Creating Ethiopian superheroes
20:00 The origins of Jember
22:00 Jember's powers and superhero philosophy
23:30 Building an African comic universe
26:58 Growing Ethan Comics
30:30 Marvel, DC & independent comics
34:28 Comic conventions and connecting with readers
43:06 Where to find Ethan Comics
44:52 Final thoughts

Welcome to Mad Props! Host Chris Schnabel sits down with legendary voice actor Billy West for an unforgettable conversation about one of the greatest careers in animation history.

Known as the voices behind Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, Stimpy, Doug Funnie, Red M&M, Buzz the Honey Nut Cheerios Bee, Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker, Elmer Fudd, and countless other iconic characters, Billy shares the incredible stories behind his legendary career.

Topics include:

• The origins of Futurama and creating Fry
• Doug, Ren & Stimpy, and Nickelodeon history
• How Professor Farnsworth and Dr. Zoidberg were created
• Becoming the Red M&M and Honey Nut Cheerios Bee
• Radio, Howard Stern, and the early days of broadcasting
• Classic animation and growing up on Popeye and Looney Tunes
• The future of voice acting and animation
• Childhood trauma, neurodivergence, and finding creativity through adversity

Whether you're a fan of Futurama, Ren & Stimpy, Doug, Space Jam, Looney Tunes, classic animation, or simply love hearing the stories behind iconic careers, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Crosstown Nine sports hot takes
23:19 - Billy West joins the podcast
23:53 - From Boston radio to voice acting
26:08 - Landing Doug and Ren & Stimpy
29:34 - Becoming the Red M&M and Honey Nut Cheerios Bee
30:57 - Creating Fry and joining Futurama
34:04 - The origins of Professor Farnsworth and Dr. Zoidberg
36:10 - Futurama’s cancellations, revival, and working with Matt Groening
38:33 - Classic cartoons, conventions, and meeting fans
49:20 - The future of voice acting, Vice Versa, and Billy’s life story

Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel takes the stage at Comicpalooza for his first-ever live panel, The Art of the Interview.

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Recorded live at Comicpalooza in Houston, Texas, Chris pulls back the curtain on how Mad Props grew from a small podcast recorded over Zoom during the pandemic into a show with over 16,000 YouTube subscribers and conversations with legendary voice actors, creators, musicians, athletes, and entertainers.

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the philosophy that built Mad Props: moving beyond traditional question-and-answer interviews and creating genuine conversations by discovering what guests are passionate about outside of what they are known for.

The conversation explores:

• The origins of Mad Props and the transition from Offstage
• Why traditional interviews often miss the most interesting stories
• Avoiding being starstruck during interviews
• Podcast equipment and starting with what you have
• The importance of consistency and long-term growth
• Stories behind guests like Rob Paulsen, Carlos Alazraqui, and H. Jon Benjamin
• Dream guests and never being afraid to hear "no"

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Chapters

00:17 – Welcome to The Art of the Interview Panel & The Story Behind Mad Props
02:04 – How a Spider-Man Conversation with Julius Thomas Changed the Podcast
04:01 – Why Mad Props Focuses on Conversations Instead of Q&A
05:39 – How Chris Researches Guests & Finds Unique Stories
07:10 – How to Get Celebrity Guests & The Biggest Mistakes Creators Make
09:14 – Finding Contact Information & Convention Etiquette
11:04 – Interviewing Guests You Know Nothing About
13:02 – Starting Mad Props During COVID & The Importance of Consistency
15:12 – Audience Q&A: Podcast Equipment & Starting Without Perfection
17:43 – Audience Q&A: How to Avoid Being Starstruck During Interviews
20:08 – Dream Guests, Upcoming Episodes & Final Thoughts