This week, Todd & Jay sit down with a powerhouse of performance: Gideon Emery — an actor, voice artist, singer, and full-blown chameleon when it comes to the craft.
Born in Windsor, England, raised in South Africa, and now working globally across stage, screen, and console, Gideon has built a dynamic career that spans theatre, television, film, animation, and AAA video games. You might know him as Deucalion in Teen Wolf, or from Daredevil, Shameless, Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, and countless other credits.
But beyond the resume, Gideon talks about the work — the hustle, the mindset, the flexibility, and the love of craft that keeps him sharp and grounded. From awkward beginnings to career pivots, this one is loaded with insight, stories, and a dash of that Gideon charm.
🎧 Whether you're voicing dragons, chasing callbacks, or just trying to stay inspired — this episode is for you.
00:00 – Todd & Jay intro: "That's a strong name"
02:00 – Gideon's origin story: Windsor to South Africa
04:30 – Finding theatre, avoiding rugby
07:00 – First gigs, weird gigs, and one with no trousers
10:00 – Stage to screen: early transitions
12:30 – Coming to LA & figuring out the hustle
15:00 – Breaking into US television
18:20 – Booking Teen Wolf and loving the villain
21:00 – Creating iconic voices in video games
24:00 – The difference between VO and on-camera work
27:00 – Staying grounded in a chaotic business
29:30 – Balancing skill, story, and self
32:00 – The role of mindset and maturity in acting
34:45 – VO technique and the art of disappearing
38:00 – Advice for younger actors and self-managers
40:00 – Jay gets emotional about effort
42:00 – Gideon on longevity, gratitude, and joy
44:00 – Wrap-up and final reflections
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