Alicyn's Wonderland – Details, episodes & analysis

Dive 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 life. So, settle in, turn up the volume, and let's embark on this extraordinary exploration together.

Chapters:

[02:00] Starfield Deep Dive
[05:27] Recording Experiences During the Pandemic 
[09:13] Acting Highlights: Voltron and More
[14:25] Voice Directing Process
[23:06] Exploring MoCap and PCap in Gaming
[28:14] Video Game Industry and Labor Movements

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Dive into a whirlwind of laughter, candid revelations, and the unexpected joys of motherhood with Milana Vayntrub in this latest episode. From the bustling streets of New York to the roads of LA, join us as Milana opens up about her evolution from actress to director, her cherished role as a mother, and the quirky delights of voice acting.

Whether you’re a fan of her work or just love a good story about navigating life’s unpredictable waves, this episode promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining.

Chapters:

• [07:34]College Directing Debut
• [08:15]LA Move & Web Series
• [14:43]Motherhood & Balance
• [21:57]Squirrel Girl Love
• [29:08]Directing in Pandemic

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

Get 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 Choice Awards, and the MTV Movie & TV Awards, Queen Noveen's talent shines brightly. In addition, her impressive credit list also includes voicing Naomi Storm in Rainbow High and Vanessa Jones in Friday the 13th: The Game. 

Join Queen Noveen on an awe-inspiring journey from humble theater beginnings to Hollywood and prepare to be captivated by her infectious enthusiasm and uplifting tales. Don't miss this extraordinary episode of Alicyn's Wonderland, where the magical world of Queen Noveen awaits!

Timestamps:

[02:07] The Story Behind Queen Noveen’s name

[05:20] How Queen Noveen fell in love with live announcing

[08:50] What it was like to be the voice of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday event at the Hollywood Bowl

[09:48] Queen Noveen shares what it was like to work with Ellen Degeneres

[14:40] Queen Noveen talks about her experience working on Red Fall

[20:40] What the casting process was like for Red Fall

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

Have 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 was a wee little girl from Scotland to the day she moved to LA to pursue a music career, to now, as the voice of Horizon. I have to say, Elle has an amazing success story that you just need to hear. What are you waiting for? Go on and enjoy the interview with our sassy scot, Elle Newlands.

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Show Notes:

[11:50] Elle’s childhood back in magical Scotland.

[15:50] How Elle moved to LA to pursue a music career.

[23:22] What inspires Elle to live the best life.

[37:50] Her experience as an Equine-assisted life coach.

[40:16] Elle voicing Horizon.

[43:58] Q&A with Elle during the live IgTV.

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Welcome 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 Galliard (Attack on Titan), Diavolo (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), and so much more. 

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Show Notes:

[6:42] Kellen’s childhood and early career.

[13:57] His struggle with autism and Asperger’s growing up.

[21:37] His first BIG break.

[30:26] His experience dubbing anime.

[48:01] His inspiration as a VO.

[51:02] Q&A with Kellen during the live IgTV.

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

Welcome 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 his band, New New Girlfriend. Stay tuned ‘til the end to be serenaded by Griffin and his bandmate, Kylen Deporter. You don’t want to miss this.

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Show Notes:

[4:55] Griffin’s childhood.

[8:30] How he began his experience as a VO artist.

[21:04] His stint as Childe from Genshin Impact.

[26:17] Ig live viewer Q&A.

[44:46] His stint as Doppio from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

[51:46] New New Girlfriend plays “Anything”, “Sway”, and “Got Enough”

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

Welcome 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 work and his bout with cancer. We laughed, we cried, well, I cried, in this touching episode. You don’t want to miss it!

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Show Notes:

[15:00] What was Rob struggling with circa 2009, and how did he overcome it?

[25:58] His stint as a voice director for Nickelodeon.

[41:05] How he conquered his bout with throat cancer.

[51:47] What is your advice to people dealing with or caring for those with cancer?

[1:14:10] Audience question: How to deal with failure in auditions?

[1:25:23] Rob does his voices for all his characters.

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

Welcome 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 end! 

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Show Notes:

[5:04] “Back in My Day” & “Bigger Heart”

[15:02] “Hope’s Original for her Mother“ & “Tiny Hands, Tiny Heart”

[26:35] “Poor Little Raccoon” & “Cartwheels”

[35:51] Hope’s time on Les Misérables as Éponine

[39:06] “Why Does a Dog Have More Rights than I” & “Less than Three”

[48:53] “Hope’s Original for Carol Susi“ & “Elsfield”

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

Welcome 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 need.

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Show Notes:

[3:04] George, the boom operator to George, the tech.

[9:26] Basics of a voiceover home studio.

[25:26] Voiceover experience in Games.

[35:23] George, the BMX rider.

[41:45] My home studio tour.

[47:46] Instagram Live Q&A session.

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

Welcome 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 she has worked with, and some people whose work she truly admires.

Come with us on a journey into Alicyn's Wonderland.

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