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Alicyn's WonderlandTyler Rhoads: Unlocking the Secrets to Animated Performance: Starfield, Voltron, and AI Insights with Voice Actor & Coach Tyler RhoadsDive into the enchanting realm of animation and video games in this episode of "Alicyn's Wonderland." Join our host, Alicyn Packard, as she engages in an enthralling conversation with the multi-talented Tyler Rhoads, a renowned voice actor and director in the animation and gaming industry. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of projects like Starfield and Redfall, and explore the intricate world of voice acting and direction in this insightful and engaging episode. Perfect for enthusiasts of animation and video games, this episode promises to be a memorable journey through the voices and visions that bring our favorite digital worlds to...2023-11-2237 minAlicyn's WonderlandTessa Netting: From Bunk'd to the Tiny Toons Looniversity | S3E26This week in Alicyn’s Wonderland, actress, voice actress, and content creator Tessa Netting drops by to talk about her epic journey! Some of Tessa’s most notable roles to date include Hazel Swearengen on Bunk’d, Eloise on Fred: The Show, Kelsey on Inappropriate Parents. She has also lent her voice to some iconic characters including Sweetie Bird in Tiny Toons Looniversity and Relia in Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness.Join us, as Tessa takes us on a trip down memory lane starting from her humble roots, growing up in an incredibly talented and supportive family. She al...2023-10-1849 minAlicyn's WonderlandDebra Wilson: From Mad TV to Voiceover Goddess on Alicyn’s Wonderland | S3E25In this week's episode, we have the incredible Debra Wilson as our guest! Debra, renowned for her unforgettable presence on the hit sketch comedy series Mad TV from 1995 to 2003, boasts an impressive and diverse list of accomplishments. Not only is she a remarkable actress and comedian, but she has also made her mark as a talented voice artist. Throughout her career, Debra has lent her voice to a multitude of characters, such as Ramaraffe in Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart, Grandma Shark in Baby Shark's Big Show!, Tera Snapdragon in The Owl House, and Kira in Dogs in...2023-10-041h 17Alicyn's WonderlandZeno Robinson as Gamma 2: Living the Dragon Ball Dream (getting cast in Dragon Ball Super) | S3E24Voice actor Zeno Robinson, whose credit list includes voice acting for both Western animation and English-language dubs of anime, joins us this week on Alicyn’s Wonderland. Some popular projects Zeno is a part of include Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Noir, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Pokemon, Digimon Adventure:2020, Horimaya, and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. Right now, Zeno’s living the Dragon Ball dream as Gamma in Dragon Ball Super, and he’s down to share his story! Join us as Zeno and Alicyn talk about everything from Nintendo games (including a super rare Earthbound bundle he got his...2023-09-2152 minAlicyn's WonderlandThe Captivating Talents of Alex Clark | S3E23Youtuber, comedy vlogger, and self-taught animator Alex Clark joins us this week in Alicyn’s Wonderland! Over the past ten years, Alex Clark has accumulated over 4.1 million subscribers to his channel. (You could definitely say that he’s among the OG animation creators on the platform!) So how exactly does a self-taught animator create animated videos that draw in over half a million subscribers? Tune in to find out!In this episode, Alex sits down with Alicyn to talk about his early beginnings as well as how the newest addition to his family has impacted his work. As s...2023-08-3030 minAlicyn's WonderlandBehind the Scenes on the Animation of Clone High & The Mr. Men Show | S3E22Anna Hollingsworth whose incredible credit list includes being the Supervising Director for Clone High, Animation Director for Bojack Horseman, UniKitty, and The Afterparty, as well as an animator on projects like, Fox's COSMO'S, The Ricky Gervais Show, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, Dick Figures: The Movie, Super Best Friends Forever, and The Mr. Men Show visits Alicyn’s Wonderland to talk about her amazing journey in animation!As a woman working in animation, Anna’s accomplishments are definitely remarkable and inspirational. Join us as she shares her story, from her family’s artistic influence, her introduc...2023-08-1642 minAlicyn's WonderlandCissy Jones: Outsmarting AI: Securing Voice Actors - S3E21If you’ve got a dream but feel held back… this episode’s for you! Voice actress Cissy Jones joins us this week in Alicyn’s Wonderland to talk about breaking free from externation limitations, creating the fantastic career she has today, and how she’s working to help protect this craft in the future. Some of Cissy’s most notable work include lending her voice to popular games such as Firewatch, The Walking Dead, Life Is Strange, Grand Theft Auto V and Darksiders III. She also lends her voice in various television series, including The Owl House as Lilith Clawt...2023-08-0232 minAlicyn's WonderlandJosie Campbell: My Adventures with Superman - S3E20Alicyn sits down with an old friend from her alma mater this week! Josie Campbell sits down with Alicyn to talk about her exciting journey and work as a television writer and producer. Josie has worked as the head writer for Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous and is currently the co-producer for the upcoming HBO Max/Cartoon Network animated show, My Adventures With Superman! Her impressive writing credits also include work for the biggest animation studios such as Dreamworks TV, Disney XD, and Warner Brothers Animation.In this episode, Jo...2023-07-1944 minAlicyn's WonderlandTodd Haberkorn: Anime Secrets Revealed - S3E19This week on Alicyn’s Wonderland, voice actor and director Todd Haberkorn drops by to talk about life, anime, films, and video games. Todd’s incredible credit list include many popular characters, Hikaru Hitachiin for Ouran High School Host Club, Death the Kid in Soul Eater, Natsu Dragneel in Fairy Tail, Genin Rain Shinobi in Naruto Shippuden, Shikadai Nara in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Komiya in Aggretsuko, and Ikkaku Madarame in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. He has also lent his voice to various well-loved animation, film, video games, and starred in several live action projects.Tune in as T...2023-07-0541 minAlicyn's WonderlandQueen Noveen: Redfall's Powerful Psychic - S3E18Get ready to be dazzled, because this week on Alicyn’s Wonderland, we’re joined by the one and only Queen Noveen, a true powerhouse in the realm of voice acting and live announcing! Queen Noveen’s impressive repertoire includes lending her powerful voice to Layla Ellison, the badass leading black female character of the video game Redfall and headlining the epic 90th birthday event for country music legend Willie Nelson at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. As the Network Voice for E! Network and the live announcer for high-profile events like Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party, the People's C...2023-06-2128 minAlicyn's WonderlandStephanie Panisello: A Resident Evil Revelation - S3E17Iconic voiceover actress Stephanie Panisello joins us in this week’s edition of Alicyn’s Wonderland! Stephanie is best known for voicing Claire Redfield in Resident Evil 2, Betty Ross in Marvel’s “What If” series, Vora in Paladins, Cloud Retainer in Genshin Impact, and Calima in Larcenauts. Apart from voiceover acting, Stephanie has also branched out to performing MOCAP, on-camera acting, and hosting. She is also a part of Netflix’s brand-new Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness series!Join us as Stephanie takes us a walk down memory lane where she shares how being late for work changed the entire t...2023-06-0742 minAlicyn's WonderlandMami Okada: Master of Casting: The Art of Dubbing - S3E16Join Alicyn Packard as she sits down with one of the most prolific voice casting directors in the anime game! Mami Okada is the Director of Operations as well as the Voice Casting Director for Bang Zoom! Entertainment. Some of her many successful projects include The Witcher: Nightmares of the Wolf, Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train, Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045, Sword Art Online, One Punch Man, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba just to name a few.Together, Alicyn and Mami delve into Mami’s remarkable journey which has led her where she is today. Fr...2023-05-3150 minAlicyn's WonderlandRobb Pratt: From Disney's Renaissance to 3D Animation: One Animator's Journey - S3E15In this week's episode of Alicyn's Wonderland, we are joined by veteran animator Robb Pratt. Robb has had an illustrious career spanning decades, starting as a traditional animator at Feature Animation in the 90s before moving on to work on Disney modern classics like Pocahontas, Tarzan, Hercules, Kim Possible, and the Disney Plus animated show Firebuds. He has also played a key role in the animation of the Nickelodeon hit animation Danny Phantom and a long list of other projects. In addition, Robb is an independent animated filmmaker, with credits including Superman Classic and Bizarro Class, and is the...2023-05-1735 minAlicyn's WonderlandEzra Weisz: Miraculous Ladybug's Mastermind - S314Another multi-hyphenated talent is back on Alicyn’s Wonderland! ADR Director, voice actor, content creator, and ultra-marathoner Ezra Weisz is back to inspire, encourage, and share some awesome insider stories about his many works and passions! As a prolific voice actor, Ezra has done voices in many popular anime shows, including Blade of the Immortal, Vampire Knight, Rurouni Kenshin, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, and Blade of the Immortal. He is best known for his ADR directing work for various animated shows, including Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug, Lupin the Third Vs. Cat's Eye and Cat Noir and...2023-05-1050 minAlicyn's WonderlandThe Voice Behind Freya from God of War: Ragnarok BAFTA nominated Danielle Bisutti - S3E11 - Pt. 2We are back with Emmy Award winning and BAFTA Award nominated actress, writer, producer, director and singer-songwriter Danielle Bisutti! Best known as Norse Goddess Freya in Sony PlayStation's God of War, Danielle has definitely established herself as a multi-talented queen…In this episode, Danielle talks more about what it’s like to work on God of War and also sings some well-deserved praise for her colleagues behind the scenes. In addition to her role, Danielle also shares some of her best memories from the time she traveled the world - most notably in Kuwait - to meet fans...2023-04-0533 minAlicyn's WonderlandHow to Change What Power Sounds like, with Samara Bay | S3E10 - Pt.2We are back with Samara Bay for the second part of our interview in Alicyn's Wonderland! The speech coach and dialect coach who's pushing to empower more people through her book, Permission To Speak, joins us again to talk about a whole new range of topics! To start things off, Samara expounds on why she believes it is possible for anyone to learn from a book as long as they have the earnest desire to improve. Then, she also covers how people's relationships with their voices and public speaking are influenced by their mindset and practice. Samara a...2023-03-2522 minAlicyn's WonderlandHow to Change What Power Sounds like, with Samara Bay - S3E10 - Pt.1Do you realize how life-changing and powerful your voice can be?Join us in this two-part Alicyn's Wonderland series with speech and dialect coach Samara Bay, the author of the seminal new book, Permission To Speak, to find out! In this first installment, Samara sits down to talk about the story of her voice, which coincidentally also serves as the book's origin story! Samara shares that she lost her voice in her 20s, an experience that gave her valuable insights that she shares to her readers and students. In addition to this, Samara also talks ab...2023-03-2224 minAlicyn's WonderlandDenji from Chainsaw Man, My Hero Academia Movie - Ryan Colt Levy - S3E9An unexpected voice acting star joins us this week in Alicyn's Wonderland!Voice actor Ryan Colt Levy drops by to talk about his unexpected journey into the wonderful world of voice acting.Best known for his roles as Denji in Chainsaw Man, Rody Soul in the My Hero Academia movie, Squalo in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Loki in Record of Ragnarok, and Dr. John Watson in Moriarty The Patriot, it may come as a surprise that Ryan didn't actually plan to pursue a voice acting career.In this episode, Ryan sits down to talk...2023-03-0845 minAlicyn's WonderlandInside the Career of a Nickelodeon Recording Engineer: Ryan Greene - S3E8 - Pt.2Welcome to Alicyn's Wonderland! Today, we have a special guest who is a true rockstar in the music and animation industries. Meet Ryan Greene, a sound engineer who started his career at the age of 15. Ryan has had the privilege of working with A-list talent, including being a member of the metal band Megadeth. He's currently one of the head sound engineers at Nickelodeon Animation, and we can't wait to hear about his journey and insights. Let's give it up for Ryan Greene!In this episode, Ryan shares with us his first successful musical hit, and why...2023-03-0124 minAlicyn's WonderlandMaggie From Resident Evil Village - Maggie Robertson - S3E7 - Pt. 2This week, Alicyn's Wonderland welcomed the talented Maggie Robertson! As the voice actress of Lady Dimitrescu - one of gaming’s fiercest female figures – Maggie discussed her experience creating this iconic character and how it changed her career.Maggie Robertson stunned the gaming and voiceover industry when she stepped in with a bang with her career-defining performance as villain Alcina Dimitrescu in Resident Evil, just six months after moving to Los Angeles without an agent. In this episode, we talk about how M...2023-02-1528 minAlicyn's WonderlandMaggie From Resident Evil Village - Maggie Robertson - S3E7 - Pt. 1In this week’s episode of Alicyn’s Wonderland, I sat down with none other than the voice actress of the kickass Lady Dimitrescu, Maggie Robertson!Maggie Robertson took the gaming and VO world by surprise when she burst onto the scene in Los Angeles six months after her move. Her spellbinding performance as Resident Evil's scintillating antagonist, Alcina Dimitrescu, earned astounded acclaim from fans around the globe - a true testament to Maggie's intimidating talent!In this episode, we talk about her experiences in c...2023-02-0825 minAlicyn's WonderlandChilde From Genshin Impact, Demon Slayer - Griffin Burns - S3E6 - Pt. 2Introducing the voice behind your favorite video game characters -Griffin Burns! From Genshin Impact to Ni no Kuni, Black Desert, and Demon Slayer, Griffin has starred in some of the most popular games of all time. But that's not all, he also brought our beloved Shinichi Kudo to life in the upcoming 2022 anime special, Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan. With a talent for both video games and anime, Griffin is a true force in the industry. Let's give him a warm welcome to Alicyn's Wonderland!In this episode, Griffin talks...2023-02-0119 minAlicyn's WonderlandChilde From Genshin Impact, Demon Slayer - Griffin Burns - S3E6 - Pt. 1Get ready to enter Alicyn's Wonderland and meet the voice behind your favorite anime characters - Griffin Burns! From valet to full-time voice actor, Griffin proves that with hard work and determination, you can turn your passion into a career. In this episode, we talk about how he manages his health through his busy career and juggles his time having such commitments. He also shares with us how he landed the role of Childe from Genshin Impact, and the important impact it had in his life. 2023-01-2523 minAlicyn's WonderlandAnjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Apex Legends) | Alicyn's Wonderland S3E4 Pt. 2We are excited to be joined by Anjali Bhimani in this week’s episode! A talented voice and film actor, television and stage performer, producer, and writer with a career spanning 25 years.Anjali is known worldwide for her work as the voice of Symmetra in Blizzard Entertainment's wildly popular video game Overwatch, as well as other gaming heroes and villains like Rampart in Apex Legends, Nisha in Fallout 4: Nuka World, Yasmin Chowdhury in Fallout: 76, and Kala in Indivisible. In addition to her work in gam...2023-01-1833 minAlicyn's WonderlandAnjali Bhimani - S3E4 Pt. 1PART 1Welcome to this week's episode of Alicyn’s Wonderland! We have the pleasure of speaking with Anjali Bhimani, a renowned voice and film actor, television and stage performer, producer, and writer with a career spanning 25 years.Anjali got her start on Broadway, and since then has become an icon for female gamers through her work providing voices for many beloved video game characters.In this episode, Anjali shares her insights on navigating her busy schedule all th...2023-01-1120 minAlicyn's WonderlandAnna Brisbin AKA Brizzy Voices - S3 E2 Pt. 2We are excited to welcome the incredibly talented Anna Brisbin, AKA Brizzy Voices, to our show. She has made her mark with her unforgettable impressions and voices. And if video games are more your thing, be sure to check out the newly released game Bayonetta 3, where you can hear Anna's voice as the punk witch Viola!In this episode, Anna shares her process in preparing for auditions for different voice-over characters. She talks about the things she never saw coming when she entered the voice acting career and her favorite voice...2022-12-2122 minAlicyn's WonderlandAnna Brisbin AKA Brizzy Voices - S3 E2 Pt. 1Master of impressions and voice actress Anna Brisbin is back! With fresh new experiences and insights, the Brizzy Voice joins us in this episode to share the fruits of her talent and creativity. She has made her mark on YouTube, garnering over 2 million subscribers, where she has made impressions of animated characters for years. She can also be heard in the newly released game Bayonetta 3, voicing the punk witch Viola.In this episode, Anna talks about landing the role of voicing Viola, a second protagonist in the new Bayonetta 3. She also...2022-12-1422 minAlicyn's WonderlandGeorge Whittam - The Evolution of Voice Acting - Alicyn’s Wonderland S3 E1We’re back with a fresh new season of Alicyn’s Wonderland, where audio pro George Whittam joins us to bring his knowledge about recording engineering and voice actors! George is one of the foremost experts on voice-over recording technology and studio design. He has helped voice actors, such as myself, bring out the best of their home studios. George is also a content creator, and stars in The Pro Audio Suite Podcast and Voice Over Body Shop program.In this episode, George talks about how his dad is a paramount infl...2022-12-0741 minAlicyn's WonderlandYuri Lowenthall - Sasuke in Naruto, teenage Ben Tennyson in Ben 10 & Big Lugg | AW 71An unexpectedly fire duo joins us in this week’s episode! Voice actor, producer, and screenwriter Yuri Lowenthal best known as the voice of Sasuke in Naruto, teenage Ben Tennyson in Ben 10, and Peter Parker/Spider Man in various video games has an exciting new project. Yuri just worked together with LA hip hop artist Big Lugg to create an album that is, in its own way, a first of its kind: the hip-hop album FIRE STYLE! (featuring the cast of Naruto). Now, Yuri and Big Lugg are giving us the lowdown on how it happened!Yuri sh...2022-09-1431 minAlicyn's WonderlandDavid H. Lawrence XVII - Heroes, The Unit, CSI | AW 70This week’s guest has made a name for himself creating incredible characters within the on-camera and voice over world. David H. Lawrence is best known for his portrayal of the villainous character, puppetmaster Eric Doyle on NBC’s sci-fi series, Heroes. Aside from this major role, David has also appeared in a number of other shows including CBS shows such as The Unit and CSI. Apart from on-camera and voice acting, David is also a network radio host, author, podcast host, and teacher to aspiring voice actors and audiobook narrators. He is also the creator of the rehearsal app...2022-09-0735 minAlicyn's WonderlandNeil Kaplan (Bleach, Naruto, Voltron: Legendary Defender) | AW 69A man of many hats joins us this week! Joining us this is voice actor, audiobook narrator, entertainer, and comedian, Neil Kaplan. His long list of credits range from animation, films, video games, and anime. Some of Neil’s most notable roles include Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto in Bleach, Kiyoyasu in Naruto, Tobi and Madara Uchiha in Naruto: Shippuden, and Emperor Zarkon in Voltron: Legendary Defender. Join us as we talk about a whole spectrum of topics, starting with his very first gig! Neil regales us with the story of how meeting Mel Blanc made him stop doing impr...2022-08-3130 minAlicyn's WonderlandMela Lee - Jade (Mortal Kombat 11), Lifeline (Apex Legends) | AW68Voice actress Mela Lee joins us this week in Alicyn’s Wonderland. Her incredible credits include the iconic characters Jade in Mortal Kombat 11, Tikki in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, Kikimora in The Owl House, Lifeline in Apex Legends, Yuki Cross in Vampire Knight and Rin Tohsaka in Fate/stay night. Mela’s wonderfully storied career started off as a part-time career but now she’s definitely made a mark for herself in the industry! And she’s talking about it all here!Join us as Mela and I talk about her journey where she went from bei...2022-08-1035 minAlicyn's WonderlandBen Esposito & Geneva Hodgson - Donut County, Neon White | AW67If you’re an avid gamer, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of the lightning-fast first person shooter game, Neon White. Joining us this week in Alicyn’s Wonderland is the couple behind the game! Game developer Ben Esposito together with his wife, game producer Geneva Hodgson joins us in this week’s episode. As a multi-faceted artist, Ben is known not only for game development but also for his talent for concept art, 3D animation, and composer. He is best known for Donut County, Neon White, and many more. Join us as we talk about everything...2022-08-0326 minAlicyn's WonderlandCaitlin Glass - ADR Director, Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist | AW66Voice actress, ADR director, and script writer at Funimation, New Generation, and Bang Zoom! Entertainment Caitlin Glass joins us this week in Alicyn’s Wonderland! Caitlin is best known for voicing Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Nefertari in One Piece, Haruhi Fujioka in Ouran High School Host Club, and Machi Kuragi in Fruits Basket. Caitlin Glass has done it all, from animation voice acting to taking on the role as anime voice director… And she’s here to talk about it all!Join us as Caitlin talks about her amazing journey, her work, and li...2022-07-2730 minAlicyn's WonderlandDavid Errigo Jr. - Ferb in “The Phineas and Ferb Effect!”, Ridley Jones | AW65Voice actor David Errigo Jr joins us in this week’s episode in Alicyn’s Wonderland! People have been abuzz over David for some time now, after he replaced Thomas Sangster in the role of Ferb in “The Phineas and Ferb Effect!” and in “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe”. He is also known for his roles in Ridley Jones, Detective Pikachu, Final Fantasy XV, Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc V, and DOTA.Join us as David and I talk about his journey into the entertainment industry, which literally started at a Bruce Springsteen concert! We start off with Dav...2022-07-2032 minAlicyn's WonderlandJulia Schoeffling - Casting Director, Co-Founder of The Halp Network | AW64Voice and performance capture casting director and co-founder of The Halp Network Julia Schoeffling joins us in this week’s episode to talk about her work, latest projects, as well as some personal stories. Julia is someone who can proudly claim that she’s seen every angle of the industry – and she’s just published a book that can give you an exclusive glimpse of the voice and performance capture industry. More impressively, Julia has been using her position in the industry to help creatives in every area of the industry to book jobs, most notably in game production through...2022-07-1332 minAlicyn's WonderlandBilly West - Philip Fry, Dr. Zoidberg | Pt.2 AW63We’re back with “the modern day Mel Blanc” – Billy West. Billy has an amazing list of credits to his name, as he is known as the original voice actor for Nickelodeon’s Doug as well as Stimpy Cat and Ren Hoek in The Ren & Stimpy Show. In addition to these roles, Billy is also best known for being the voice of several Futurama characters which include Philip Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, and Zapp Braniggan. It is also worth noting that Billy plays King Rulo in the Netflix animated series Disenchantment.In this continuation, Billy shares a whole ar...2022-07-0633 minAlicyn's WonderlandBilly West - Philip Fry, Dr. Zoidberg | Pt.1 AW62For this week’s episode, we are joined by the man dubbed as “The Modern Day Mel Blanc” – Billy West! Arguably one of the most familiar voices in the industry, Billy’s voice can be heard in a number of classic cartoons. Among Billy’s most notable characters include Philip Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, and Zapp Brannigan from Futurama, and Bugs Bunny in the 1996 film Space Jam. Billy has also provided his voice talent to a slew of other established characters such as Elmer Fudd, Popeye, Shaggy Rogers, Skeets, Tom, Muttley, and Woody Woodpecker!Join us as we talk a...2022-06-2917 minAlicyn's WonderlandShelby Young - Princess Leia, Rayna | AW 61In this week’s episode, we journey into Wonderland with voice, Mo-Cap, and on-camera actress Shelby Young! Shelby is best known as Princess Leia on Star Wars: The Forces of Destiny as well as Rayna on Baby Shark. In addition to her awesome voice acting credits, Shelby also enjoys massive success on TikTok, where she wows millions with her bubbly personality and knack for doing popular character voices!Join us as Shelby and I talk about everything: voice acting, Mo-Cap, Star Wars, and life! We start off by talking about her Mo-Cap experience, as well as why sh...2022-06-2237 minAlicyn's WonderlandDaniel Rojas - Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Marvel’s Hit-Monkey | AW 60In this week’s episode, I am joined by composer Daniel Rojas, whose eclectic and modern scores make him a breath of fresh air in the world of scoring. Daniel is best known for his scores to shows like “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts”, “Marvel’s Hit-Monkey”, and “Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.”. Apart from writing scores and songs for over 60 feature films, TV shows, and interactive media projects, Daniel is also the recipient of the 2020 ASCAP Harold Arlen Award.Join us, as Daniel talks to us about his wonderful journey starting off with his musically enri...2022-06-1532 minAlicyn's WonderlandMick Wingert - Kung Fu Panda, Arcane | AW 59In this week’s episode, I am joined by The Voice of Awesomeness himself – voice actor and coach Mick Wingert! Mick has quite an impressive list of roles to his name. He is best known as the voice of Po in the video games and TV shorts of the well-loved Kung Fu Panda franchise including Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness. In addition to this, Mick has also worked as the voice for Iron Man in several Marvel TV series and video games including the 2021 series ‘What If…?’, and the voice behind Heimerdinger and Duty Captain in the groundbreaking Netflix an...2022-06-0842 minAlicyn's WonderlandAdam McArthur - Marco Diaz, Yuuji Itadori | AW 58This week’s guest is a Wushu Kung Fu Specialist with three black belts to this name. Kicking into this week’s episode with me is voice actor Adam McArthur, who is best known as the voice of Marco Diaz the deuteragonist of the hit Disney XD animated series, Star vs. the Forces of Evil. He is also the voice of Yuuji Itadori in the hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as Chifuyu Matsuno in Tokyo Revengers.Join us as Adam talks about how he went from competing in martial arts tournaments to carving out a career in o...2022-06-0134 minAlicyn's WonderlandSarah Natochenny - Ash Ketchum, Film Editor | AW 57In this week’s episode, I am joined by the electrifying Sarah Natochenny. She was only 19 years old when she replaced Veronica Taylor as the voice of Ash Ketchum in the English dub of Pokémon, starting at its ninth season. Since then, Sarah has gone on to play a slew of other fantastic characters, including Alicia in the 2006 video game Bullet Witch, Aura Sentia in Yu-Gi-Oh!, as well as Marian on Robin Hood. Apart from being a voice actress, Sarah is also a film editor, having worked as the primary editor for networks such as MSNBC and an ass...2022-05-2529 minAlicyn's WonderlandMark Evanier - Writer/Producer - Garfield | AW 56This week on Alicyn’s Wonderland, I sit down with legendary comic book and animation writer, Mark Evanier. Join us as we journey down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass into the wild and wonderful world of animation, comic books, and of course SD COMIC-CON!!! Mark is one of the six people in the world to have attended EVERY Comic-Con event since its inception in 1970 and he’s definitely got a ton of amazing stories to share!In this episode, Mark walks us through his unconventional career path, where he started as an appre...2022-05-1832 minAlicyn's WonderlandBen Giroux and Arnie Patoja - BIG NATE on Paramount+ | AW 55Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland, where we explore the magical world of animation and video games. This week, I am joined not by one but a duo of amazingness: best friends and writing partners Ben Giroux and Arnie Pantoja! Ben and Arnie are best known for their work on the new comedy series, Big Nate on Paramount+.. The dynamic duo have also starred together in Henry Danger, The Adventures of Kid Danger. Apart from these shared projects, Ben has also worked in shows such as Bunsen Is a Beast and the viral hit Back to the 90s, while Arnie’s se...2022-05-1131 minAlicyn's WonderlandBrian Hull (Dracula in Hotel Transylvania 4) | AW 54Brian Hull is BACK in Wonderland! This time around, Brian and I sit down together to talk about his amazing and inspiring journey from the small YouTube screen to the silver screen as Dracula in Hotel Transylvania 4! Brian is best known for his incredibly spot-on impressions of various characters on YouTube. His incredible journey starts from the time his YouTube video, “Disney and Pixar Sings Let It Go” went viral until it caught the attention of the big animation studios, including Walt Disney Studios which allowed him to pursue his voice acting career!Join us a...2022-05-0421 minAlicyn's WonderlandAshley Nguyen Dewitt (Ada Twist, Scientist, and the Steven Universe) | AW 53Welcome back to Wonderland! In this week’s episode, casting director and long-time voice actress Ashley Nguyen Dewitt joins us to talk about her amazing journey into the wonderful world of voiceover and cast directing. Ashley has worked in voiceover for a decade before eventually working her way into becoming an animation voice and casting director. Her casting voice directing credits include Ada Twist, Scientist, and the Steven Universe Anti-Racism Initiative. She has also provided voices for Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures.Join us as Ashley and I talk about her journey where she went from bei...2022-04-2741 minAlicyn's WonderlandMaile Flanagan (Naruto, Piggley Winks in Jakers) | AW 52We’re back and better than ever! To kick off the second season of Alicyn’s Wonderland, we are joined by the one and only Maile Flanagan, best known for her prominent roles, including Naruto Uzumaki in the English dub of iconic anime series Naruto, Piggley Winks in Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks, and Terry Perry in Lab Rats. Maile has also made guest appearances in several popular television shows such as Shameless, The Office, and Grey’s Anatomy. In this episode, we jump down the rabbit hole and take a walk down Maile’s memory lane, whe...2022-04-2042 minAlicyn's WonderlandFrank Todaro (The Cuphead Show, Draluc, Starscream, Trypticon) | AW 51Welcome to Alicyn's Wonderland. Join me as I together with voice actor Frank Todaro journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games. Frank is best known for playing Mugman in the hit Netflix series The Cuphead Show, Draluc in CrunchyRoll anime show The Vampire Dies In No Time, as well as Starscream, Sludge, Trypticon, and Longhaul in Hasbro's animated series, "Transformers: Prime Wars Trilogy". Join us as Frank regales us with how he snagged the role of Draluc in The Vampire D...2022-04-1428 minAlicyn's WonderlandJessica DiCiccio (Adventure Time, Close Enough, and Loud House) | AW 50Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland, where we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games! For this week’s episode, we are joined by Emmy-nominated voice actress Jessica DiCiccio, best known for her roles in It’s Pony, The Mighty B!, Winx Club, the Muppet Babies, Adventure Time, Close Enough, and Loud House. Jessica’s impressive credentials span across the board, from anime, video games, live action, and feature films, including the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train. 2022-04-0727 minAlicyn's WonderlandDebbi Derryberry (Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Jimmy Neutron) | AW 49This week Inside Alicyn’s Wonderland, we dive into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games together with the one and only Debi Derryberry! Debbi is best known as the voice of Nickelodeon’s resident boy genius Jimmy Neutron. In addition to this, Debbi is also known for her other notable roles including Nergal Jr. from The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Coco Bandicoot in the Crash Bandicoot series, Wednesday in The Addams Family animation series, Draculaura in Monster High, Clay in the Playhouse Disney segments, Judy in Jumanji, and Maureen Murphy in the hit Netflix seri...2022-04-0436 minAlicyn's WonderlandJohnny Yong Bosch (Bleach, My Hero Academia) | AW 48This week in Alicyn’s Wonderland, we are joined by the incredibly talented voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch. He is best known for his roles on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Code Geass, and more. Johnny and I cover a ton of topics, including his younger days where he learned martial arts, his career in entertainment, and his upcoming sci-fi short, “Art Exitus”. Tune in as Johnny takes us along a trip down memory lane to talk about his journey towards becoming a part of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the voice of Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach, and Vash the Sta...2022-03-2843 minAlicyn's WonderlandRick Zeiff (American actor and voice-over coach) | AW 47This week Inside Alicyn’s Wonderland, we jump into the wonderful world of voice acting together with prolific voice actor and voice coach Rick Zeiff. Rick’s career dates all the way back to the mid-1980s, allowing him to lend his voice to some of the most iconic characters through the years. Some of the roles Rick has played include Mr. Nosey (as Mr. Nosy) and Mr. Nervous in the American dub of The Mr. Men Show, Spike the Dog on Warner Bros. Animation’s The Tom and Jerry Show, Lynn Loud Sr.’s father Leonard “Gramps” Loud in The Loud...2022-03-2150 minAlicyn's WonderlandBill Farmer (Disney Legend and voice of Goofy, Pluto, Pop Hop (Amphibia), Doc (7-D)) | AW 46This week Inside Alicyn’s Wonderland, we jump back into the wonderful world of voice acting together with Disney legend Bill Farmer. He is best known for being the current voice of Goofy since 1987. In addition to this, Bill is also known as the voice of Pluto, Horace Horsecollar, Practical Pig, and Sleepy. His credits read like a list of every Disney show you’ve ever seen before.Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, where Bill tells us about his early days in the industry and shares how doing stand-up come...2022-03-1454 minAlicyn's WonderlandKimberly Brooks (DC SUPERHERO GIRLS, STEVEN UNIVERSE) | AW 45This week Inside Alicyn’s Wonderland, we jump into the wonderful world of voice acting together with Kimberly Brooks! Kimberly is best known for her iconic roles on hit shows and games including DC Superhero Girls, Steven Universe, Voltron, Scooby Doo, and Mass Effects! Join us as we talk about her extensive career as one of the most sought after talents in the voice-over, film, video games, and theater industry. Join us as we talk about a myriad of things, starting with her many iconic roles. We also touch upon Kimberly’s personal history where...2022-03-0743 minAlicyn's WonderlandJON BAILEY (AKA Epic Voice Guy) | AW 44In this edition of Inside Alicyn’s Wonderland, we get together with one of the most prolific and versatile voice actors and content creators in the game today - Jon Bailey AKA the one and only Epic Voice Guy! Jon definitely lives up to his moniker, narrating over 3,000 various materials including trailers, ads, promos, video games, animation, ADR soundalikes, sizzle reels, and digital media. Some of his most notable roles to date include Transformers: Combiner Wars, XCOM, Dishonored 2, Halo Wars 2, Graveyard Carz, Clone Wars & the Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers. Join us as we talk about Jon’s inspiring life...2022-02-2856 minAlicyn's WonderlandMelissa Hutchinson - The Walking Dead | AW 43This week Inside Alicyn’s Wonderland, we jump into the wonderful world of voice acting together with Melissa Hutchinson, voice actress extraordinaire and overall awesome person! Melissa is best known for her role as Clementine in the episodic adventure video game The Walking Dead and its sequels. She has lent her voice to a slew of video game characters including League of Legends’ Ashe, Isa in Minecraft: Story Mode, to name a few. Plus, Melissa and I actually got the amazing opportunity to work together in the show called Space Racers!Join us as Meli...2022-02-211h 20Alicyn's WonderlandPAT BRADY, Animation Agent at CESD | AW 42She proudly produced Talkin Toons with Rob Paulsen at the World Famous Improv. As an Animation Agent, Pat reps some of the best talents in the industry, including Kari Wahlgren, Kevin Michael Richardson, Fred Tatasciore, Pamela Adlon, and Gregg Berger. Notably, she earned the title of Vice President of New Business thanks to her innovative thinking about bringing VO talent live to the public!Join us as we chat about a myriad of things, starting from her early years in the industry where she initially started off as a voice-over agent, then as an on-camera agent before...2022-02-0733 minAlicyn's WonderlandEVAN SPIRADELLIS - Co-Creator of “Ask the Storybots” | AW 41In this week’s episode, we dive into the wonderful world of animation together with Evan Spiradellis, the co-creator of the Emmy Award-winning preschool Netflix series ‘Ask the Storybots’! Evan co-founded JibJab Media Inc together with his brother Gregg in 1999, where they started an internet business sending animated videos over phone lines. Thanks to that, Evan has developed a reputation as a pioneer in digital filmmaking, consistently pushing the bounds of new technologies to create innovative and inspired works.Tune in as Evan shares how he transitioned from running a successful internet startup to an award-winning children’s televi...2022-02-0733 minAlicyn's WonderlandMike Hollingsworth, Supervising Director of “Inside Job” for Netflix, as well as “BoJack Horseman” & “Tuca and Bertie” | AW 40In this week’s episode, we “literally” go through the looking glass with one of the most prolific animators today! For this episode, I am joined by the one and only Mike Hollingsworth, whose works include the hit Netflix animation series Bojack Horseman, Inside Job, and Tuca & Bertie. He has also directed for a number of other series and does voice work for Bojack.Join us as Mike and I talk about a host of topics, starting his trajectory from standup comic to animator and pitch room wonder boy to supervising director! Plus, Mike shares the hilarious story...2022-01-3143 minAlicyn's WonderlandCarrie Patel, Game Director & Narrative Co-lead for THE OUTER WORLDS | AW 39Carrie wrote the narrative, dialogue, and content for the story-driven RPGs Pillars of Eternity, which was nominated by the Writer’s Guild of America, including Pillars of Eternity: The White March Part I DLC & The White March Part II DLC. She was also the Narrative Co-Lead for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, which was nominated again by the WGA.Join us as Carrie and I leap into the rabbit hole and into the world of video games to talk about her story. In this episode, Carrie walks us through her journey as well as how she comes up...2022-01-2429 minAlicyn's WonderlandTom Krajewski: Writer Behind Classic Shows Scooby Doo, TMNT, Looney Tunes and more | AW 38We are back in Wonderland! To kick things off, we are revisiting the show’s first ever episode together with someone whose writing has made the early 2000s childhood fun through the shows he’s worked on. Story Editor & Animation Writer Tom Krajewski has worked on a fair number of classic shows, including Scooby Doo, TMNT, Looney Tunes, Fairly OddParents, and Monsuno.Join us, as Tom shares his most memorable experiences in his career including the time when he got to write for the biggest celebrities for Warner Bros Looney Tunes! Tom also talks about the challenges he’s...2022-01-1734 minAlicyn's WonderlandSo You Failed at Cartooning: Settling for a Career in Animation featuring Mike Hollingsworth & Pete Michels hosted by Alicyn Packard | AW 37The only way to start 2022 is with double delight! To kick off this new year, I get together with two incredible gentlemen who’ve worked on some of the biggest animation projects to ever grace screens over the past years: Mike Hollingsworth and Pete Michaels! Mike Hollingsworth is the supervising director of Bojack Horseman, as well as for the first season of Touka and Birdy, and is currently an executive producer for Netflix animation. Pete Michaels, on the other hand, was the supervising director of Seasons One and Two of Rick and Morty, as well as the supervising director of...2022-01-1146 minAlicyn's WonderlandJordan Koch - The Loud House, Tom & Jerry, Storybots | AW 36There’s no other way to end the year but with a wonderful guest! In this episode, the incredibly talented storyboard artist Jordan Koch joins us for a fantastic finale episode. Jordan has worked on some MAJOR animated properties over the last few years, including Nickelodeon’s The Loud House Cartoon where he boarded 34 episodes and drew over 44, 000 storyboard panels for the Emmy Award-winning cartoon!Join us, as Jordan and I talk about a host of fantastic topics, from his days of making home movies in the backyard with his brothers and even how he got The Gold...2021-12-271h 01Alicyn's WonderlandSecunda Wood - Captain Underpants in Space, Fast and Furious Spy Racers, Gabby's Dollhouse | AW 35Love the cartoons from Dreamworks Animation? In this week’s episode, we are joined by someone who’s been involved in a number of them! Voice actress Secunda Wood joins us down the rabbit hole to share her amazing and inspiring journey into the world of live television, animation, and voiceover. Secunda is best known as Mercat in Gabby’s Dollhouse, as Hailey Comet in The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants in Space and Tiffany Benson in Fast & Furious Spy Racers. She has also played many parts in live television. Join us as Secunda shares...2021-12-2057 minAlicyn's WonderlandSharon Muthu - Carmen Sandiego, Agents of Mayhem, Modern Family | AW 34For this exciting edition, on-camera and voice actress Sharon Muthu joins us down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass into the wonderful world of the entertainment industry! Sharon’s career in the voiceover and the entertainment industry is the culmination of a lifelong journey. She has worked in some major projects like the Diablo and Agents of Mayhem video game franchises as well as the voice of Dr. Bellum in the Carmen Sandiego series on Netflix! In addition to her successful career, Sharon also serves as the “Ambassador to Hollywood” as part of the Dark Is Beau...2021-12-1358 minAlicyn's WonderlandEric Rogers - Writer/Creator Skylanders Academy, Futurama, Polly Pocket | AW 33Here’s an early gift for you this December! For this episode, I am joined by animation writer Eric Rogers. Eric worked his way up in the TV industry from the bottom as a production assistant and script coordinator for various live-action shows before breaking through and becoming a writer’s assistant for Futurama! Soon after Eric went on to develop the smash-hit Skylanders Academy animated series, where he not only wrote and produced but also provided the voice of Crash Bandicoot for two seasons! Join us as we dive into Eric’s epic career...2021-12-0657 minAlicyn's WonderlandKristi Reed - Voice Director Infinity Train, Vampirina, Centaurworld | AW 32Hop aboard as three-time Daytime Emmy Award nominated casting and voice director Kristi Reed joins us today down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass into the wild and wonderful world of animation! Kristi started off her career in the industry by directing commercials before Eric P. Sherman saw her potential and suggested she try her hand in the anime industry. Things have never been the same for Kristi since. Today, Kristi boasts a long list of spectacular achievements in both anime and American animation, having worked on iconic shows such as Samurai C...2021-11-2957 minAlicyn's WonderlandThurop Van Orman - Created Flapjack, Produced and Wrote on Adventure Time, Voice of Lil Gideon | AW 31Ahoy, matey! This week, we are joined by one of the most spectacular minds in the animation industry, who’s brilliant imagination helped bring some of the most iconic animated shows in recent history to life. Thurop Van Orman is a cartoonist, voice actor, television producer, writer, and director. He is best known as the creator of the Cartoon Network show, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, that boasted surreal style and witty humor that won the hearts of viewers of all ages. Join us down the rabbit hole as Thurop takes us all the way...2021-11-2251 minAlicyn's WonderlandLinsay Rousseau - Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy, DEATHLOOP, Fallout 76 | AW 30In this week’s episode, I am joined by yet another amazing woman in the voice acting industry. Award-winning VO and MOCAP actress Linsay Rousseau is best known for Elita-1 in Transformers: War for Cybertron and her extensive work in video games including Deathloop, Fallout 76, and Rage 2 to name a few. She also hosts a weekly talk show for all things geeky called The Roll Out on YouTube! Linsay takes us down the rabbit hole to talk about her early life and how it has helped keep her grounded while performing today, plus her mus...2021-11-1558 minAlicyn's WonderlandKaitlyn Robrock - The Voice of Minnie Mouse | AW 29In this week’s episode, I am joined by the one and only Kaitlyn Robrock, whose voice gives life to many delightful characters today. Kaitlyn assumed the role of Minnie Mouse after the character’s original voice artist, Russi Taylor, passed away in 2019. She is also the voice of a plethora of other animation characters including Felicia in Amphibia and the title character Mrs. Pickle, as well as a number of characters in films and video games. Join us as Kaitlyn Robrock tells us how she came to be the legendary Russi Taylor’s success...2021-11-081h 02Alicyn's WonderlandOlivia Hack - Hey Arnold!, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Bratz | AW 28In this week’s episode, we are joined by someone who’s been doing voice acting pretty much her entire life. Olivia Hack became a part of the creative industry when she was just eight months old, starring in a Minolta commercial. She has since made quite a name for herself in the voice acting community, and has lent her voice talents to a spectacular range of characters over the years. Some of her best known characters include Ty Lee from Avatar: The Last Airbender, Cloe in the Bratz show, and Rhonda Wellington Lloyd from Hey Arnold! She has also...2021-11-011h 00Alicyn's WonderlandTom Ruegger - Creator of Animaniacs, Pinky & the Brain, Tiny Toons | AW 27AW 27 | Tom Ruegger - Creator of Animaniacs, Pinky & the Brain, Tiny ToonsIn this week’s episode, we are joined by animation legend Tom Ruegger, the creator of Animaniacs, Pinky & The Brain, and Tiny Toons. Tom has been in the animation industry for over four decades and has worked on some of the most memorable cartoons at Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera, and Disney. He has won seventeen Emmy Awards for his work that has defined generations of childhoods across the world. To say that I am thrilled to finally sit down with Tom is an un...2021-10-251h 00Alicyn's WonderlandEzra Weisz - Miraculous Ladybug, Cable Girls, Megalobox | AW 26Nearly 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! ...2021-10-181h 24Alicyn's WonderlandJennifer Hale - Prolific Game and Animation Voice Actor and Founder of SkillsHub.life | AW 25If 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 Mo...2021-10-111h 03Alicyn's WonderlandSean-Ryan Peterson - Victor & Valentino, Dive Olly Dive!, Final Fantasy VII Remake | AW 24What 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 t...2021-10-0436 minAlicyn's WonderlandAnna Brisbin - Brizzy Voices | AW 23Have 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 b...2021-09-2749 minAlicyn's WonderlandEllen Su - Artistic Recruiter for Titmouse Animation | AW 22We’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 on...2021-09-2047 minAlicyn's WonderlandCristina Vee - Miraculous Ladybug, Genshin Impact, Sailor Moon | AW21Have 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...2021-09-1345 minAlicyn's WonderlandWilliam "Chip" Beaman - CEO of The Halp Network | AW20Did 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 f...2021-09-0650 minAlicyn's WonderlandRichard Epcar - Mortal Kombat, Kingdom Hearts, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure | AW19Are 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...2021-08-301h 03Alicyn's WonderlandCarlos Alazraqui - Reno 911, Rocko's Modern Life, Fairly Odd Parents | AW18When 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, an...2021-08-2351 minAlicyn's WonderlandMax Mittelman - Final Fantasy 7 Remake, One Punch Man, Marvel's Spider-Man | AW17What 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...2021-08-1635 minAlicyn's WonderlandEric Lopez - The Simpsons, Trollstopia, Young Justice | AW16When asked who your “Favorite cartoon family” is, who comes to mind first? The Proud family? The Jetsons? Or is it the PG-rated Simpsons? I’ve watched a few episodes of the Simpsons here and there, and I got to say, though I’ve had my share of laughs, I’m definitely not going to let Bodhi watch it yet.Still, I find myself watching The Simpsons more and more, maybe because of our guest this week. Eric Lopez is a dear friend of mine, and you know I just had to get him...2021-08-091h 09Alicyn's WonderlandBrian Hull - Voice Actor and Content Creator | AW15How much can one viral video change a person’s life? Evidently, by a lot. In this day and age, viral content is everywhere. With so many people trying to be the next big thing, how do you stand out? Maybe by singing a Disney classic like “Let It Go” while impersonating some of Disney’s most popular voices?You guessed it! Our guest on this week’s Wonderland Wednesday is none other than YouTuber turned professional VO, Brian Hull! Brian has come a long way from doing covers on YouTube. You’ve all...2021-08-021h 02Alicyn's WonderlandRobbie Daymond - Persona 5, Spiderman, Sailor Moon | AW14Do you wonder how much has changed because of the pandemic? With the world slowly going back to normal, are we ready to go back to the way things used to be? What is it like being a voice actor during the pandemic? Today, I talk about this and so much more with industry veteran Robbie Daymond.Robbie is a voice actor with an amazing repertoire. From kids’ cartoons to anime, he is in everything. If you are a regular consumer of video games or animation, you have heard his voice so...2021-07-261h 23Alicyn's WonderlandThe Beat Buds -Musicians and Creators of New Animated Series for Nick | AW13Have you ever thought about what it would be like to work with your best friend? Well, real-life best friends and now co-producers of a new short-form series on Nickelodeon, The Beatbuds, will tell you all about it! Jonny Jonah and Matty Shapiro are best friends in real life, and so are their alter egos, Jonny Jingles and Matty Maracas.Jonny and Matty have fostered their friendship and love of music since they were only six years old. After performing with different bands, they realized where their true passion lies, in writing songs for kids. After countless...2021-07-1951 minAlicyn's WonderlandRyan Crego - Creator of "Arlo the Alligator Boy" | AW12Have you ever thought of leaving your home for the hustle and bustle of the big city in search of the truth? Then you are just like a certain alligator boy I stumbled upon on Netflix. Yes, I’m talking about Arlo, the Alligator Boy. If you’ve watched this musical masterpiece, you know why I needed to book this week’s guest.This week’s guest is none other than Arlo’s creator, Ryan Crego. Ryan is an amazing artist and an incredible songwriter, as he proves so with Arlo. He started his journey through the world of a...2021-07-121h 08Alicyn's WonderlandTerri Douglas - Inside the World of ADR for Animated Feature Film | AW11What is the most fascinating thing about cartoons? Is it the animation, the characters, or are the voices behind the characters the most important part? I guess we can all agree it’s a little bit of everything. We’ve talked about the creation of animated films, the experience of voiceover artists, and the magic behind storyboarding. But have you ever heard of ADRs and loop groups?To tell you more about this interesting aspect of film and animation, we turn to industry veteran Terri Douglas. Terri, if you don’t know h...2021-07-0554 minAlicyn's WonderlandDavid Shair - Storyboard Artist, Kamp Koral, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Fish Hooks | AW10Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in animation? Before the cartoon becomes what it is, so much happens that we don’t necessarily know about yet. This week, I want us to appreciate all the amazing stuff that happens in order to create a completed cartoon. And that’s why our guest this week is the storyboard artist for Looney Tunes and Fish Hooks, my good friend, David Shair.David has had quite an adventure throughout his career. From his childhood, to working in wildlife preservation, to fina...2021-06-2855 minAlicyn's WonderlandElizabeth Ito - Creator of "City of Ghosts" on Netflix | AW09Have you ever wanted to know what it feels like to talk with ghosts about the past? Just imagine all the stories they have to tell, right? Well, have you heard of the Netflix series called City of Ghosts? It is an animated mockumentary series. It is about kids who discover stories about Los Angeles by talking to the ghosts of the city. Doesn’t that sound amazing?Well, my guest for this week is none other than the creator of the Netflix hit, City of Ghosts, Elizabeth Ito! Elizabeth and I...2021-06-211h 01Alicyn's WonderlandMonica Lago-Kaytis - RISE UP ANIMATION | AW08Do you know someone who’s been a victim of racism? Maybe someone who’s experienced discrimination because of the color of their skin? Here at Alicyn’s Wonderland, we want to show our support to the BIPOC community. Just like this week’s guest. Monica Lago-Kaytis, CEO and producer at Frogbot Films, talks to us about her new venture as co-founder of Rise Up Animation. Rise Up Animation is all about giving the members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community an equal chance at a career in animat...2021-06-141h 01Alicyn's WonderlandJuliet Donenfeld - The Big Show Show, Gabby's Dollhouse, Pete the CAT | AW07Have you ever dreamed of doing what you love when you start working? Like, just getting paid for something that you are passionate about? Most of us developed our love and talent for animation and video games ever since we were young. That love has shaped how we lived our lives. And while we are on the subject of developing talent from a young age, our adorable guest today is the youngest voice actor to have ever been nominated for a prestigious Annie Award! That’s right! Our guest is none other than Juliet Donenfeld! 2021-06-0742 minAlicyn's WonderlandElle Newlands - Apex Legends | AW06Have you heard about Apex Legends? Of course, you have. One of the biggest games with one of the largest player bases, at 100 million, also has one of the most colorful VO casts out there. With Apex Legends having such a dedicated fan base, I just had to bring in one of my favorite VO artists out there. Today we are joined by the multi-talented, sassy scot, Elle Newlands, who voices the beloved scientist-slash-badass, Horizon.Elle and I had an absolute blast on this episode. We talked all about her experiences. We started way back when she...2021-05-311h 01Alicyn's WonderlandKellen Goff - Five Nights at Freddy's, My Hero Academia, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure | AW05Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland. Join us as we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games.Only at the ripe age of 26, our guest this week has over a decade of experience. Kellen Goff started his VO career when he was about 12 or 13 years old. I know, crazy, right? Throughout his career, he’s racked up quite the repertoire, voicing numerous characters from animation to video games. You can hear him as Funtime Freddy (Five Nights at Freddy’s), Overhaul (My Hero Academia), Porco...2021-05-241h 03Alicyn's WonderlandGriffin Burns - Musician and Voice Actor Behind Childe From Genshin Impact, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and HobbyKids Adventures | AW04Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland. Join us as we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games.If you play the gaming-world sensation, Genshin Impact, you’d know today’s guest as Childe, aka Tartaglia. That’s right, in this episode, I interview Griffin Burns! Griffin has done numerous roles including Hobby Frog (HobbyKids Adventures), Vinegar Doppio (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), Akira Fudo (Devilman Crybaby), and so much more. Get ready for a fun-filled episode as we talk about his childhood, his experiences as a VO, and...2021-05-161h 04Alicyn's WonderlandRob Paulsen - Voice Actor Behind Animaniacs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jimmy Neutron | AW03Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland. Join us as we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games.This episode is extra special because we are joined by the living legend, Rob Paulsen. Rob is practically everywhere. He has voiced some of the most iconic characters in cartoons today, including Raphael (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Pinky (Pinky and the Brain), Yakko (Animaniacs), and Carl Wheezer (The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius). Get ready to be inspired as we hear all about his struggles with wo...2021-05-161h 29Alicyn's WonderlandLive Music With Hope Levy - Boss Baby, Hey Arnold: The Jungle Movie, as Told by Ginger | AW02Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland. Join us as we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games.In today’s episode, we have invited one of the most famous names in voiceover, Hope Levy! Hope is in everything, but her most recent project is as the mom in Dreamworks hit, Boss Baby. Prepare to be entertained; as Hope and I sing our original songs in a magical, music-filled one-hour episode. I’m sure you’ll have a couple of songs stuck in your head by the e...2021-05-161h 00Alicyn's WonderlandGeorge Whittam - Audio Engineer, a.k.a George the Tech | AW01Welcome to Alicyn’s Wonderland. Join us as we journey through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games.In today’s episode, we are joined by George Whittam, aka George The Tech, the go-to guys for voiceover artists everywhere! George has designed numerous studios for both beginners and experienced artists. Listen in as we talk about George’s adventure from sound engineer to podcast host to studio designer. If you plan on becoming a voiceover artist or sound engineer, this episode might be the sign you ne...2021-05-161h 00Alicyn's WonderlandAlicyn's Wonderland TrailerWelcome to Alicyn's Wonderland hosted by Alicyn Packard. This is a show that takes you through the looking glass and down the rabbit hole into the wild and wonderful world of animation and video games. For the past decade, Alicyn has worked as a voice actor in TV, film and games. During that time, she's met some amazing people and heard some incredible stories. She is going to share these stories with you by interviewing some of her dearest friends in TV, film, and video games. Alicyn will be interviewing some of the talented folks...2021-05-0600 min