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Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel sits down with legendary voice actor, animator, and creator Sam Marin for a deep dive into his career in animation, his journey with Regular Show, and his creative projects beyond Cartoon Network.
Known as the voices of Benson, Pops, and Muscle Man on the beloved Cartoon Network series Regular Show, Sam shares how he met creator J.G. Quintel at CalArts, how the original student films evolved into one of the most iconic animated shows of the 2010s, and what it was like returning to these characters for Regular Show: The Lost Tapes.
Chris and Sam also discuss the art of voice acting, working alongside legendary performers like Mark Hamill, creating original animated projects, the changing entertainment industry, social media’s influence on creators, film festivals, collecting vinyl records, classic movies, and why making personal art still matters.
Topics include:
• The creation of Regular Show and working with J.G. Quintel
• Finding the voices of Benson, Pops, and Muscle Man
• The return of Regular Show: The Lost Tapes
• The future of animation and storytelling
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
01:03 - Cartoon character coworker tier list before the interview
13:58 - Meeting Sam Marin & discovering Regular Show
15:30 - CalArts, J.G. Quintel & the origins of Regular Show
17:03 - Mark Hamill, Skips & iconic cartoon voices
20:55 - Creating the voice of Benson
21:43 - The origins of Pops and Muscle Man
23:25 - Returning for Regular Show: The Lost Tapes
28:14 - Sam’s puppet and animation projects
36:15 - Music, vinyl records & artistic hobbies
43:16 - Collecting records, comics & nostalgic media
48:07 - Upcoming projects including Pig in a Wig
52:26 - Fan Expo appearances and meeting fans
53:59 - Back to the Future, conventions & movie nostalgia
58:50 - Final thoughts
