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Character Select

Anjali Bhimani and Julia Bianco

Leisure

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 13

Unlock the inspirations for the people who made your favorite video games with Character Select! Each episode brings on gaming veterans from all aspects of game development–including actors, composers, writers, directors, artists, and more–as they share the gaming moments that inspired and kickstarted their creative journeys. Hosted by industry veterans actress Anjali Bhimani and casting director Julia Bianco, Character Select is your guide to leveling up your appreciation and knowledge of the world of video game development, voiceover performance, and performance capture. New episodes every Monday!

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🇨🇦 Canada - videoGames
13/06/2026
#76
🇨🇦 Canada - videoGames
13/05/2026
#71
🇨🇦 Canada - videoGames
02/08/2025
#90
🇨🇦 Canada - videoGames
26/11/2024
#88
🇨🇦 Canada - videoGames
25/11/2024
#36
🇬🇧 Great Britain - videoGames
25/10/2024
#88
🇺🇸 USA - videoGames
25/10/2024
#69
🇬🇧 Great Britain - videoGames
24/10/2024
#59
🇺🇸 USA - videoGames
24/10/2024
#64
🇺🇸 USA - videoGames
23/10/2024
#79

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Season One Wrap-Up!

Season 1 · Episode 11

Monday, June 10, 2024 • Duration 22:18

Join our fantastic hosts, Anjali and Julia, as they take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on all the incredible guests and unforgettable moments of this season! From insightful discussions to hilarious anecdotes, they've got it all covered. And to top it off, they'll be playing a super fun "efforts" voice acting game that's sure to have you laughing out loud! Don't miss this epic season finale of The CharacterSelectPodcast!

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Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at charselectpod@gmail.com. Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!

@charselectpod | Instagram
@characterselectpod | TikTok
@charselectpod_ | Twitter/X

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Credits

- Hosts: Anjali Bhimani (https://anjalibhimani.com/) and Julia Bianco (http://www.juliabs.com/)

- Executive Producers: Rick Barrio Dill, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, & Anjali Bhimani
- Producer/Sound Engineer/Editor: Bri Coorey
- Producer: Madigan Hunt
- Animation: Bri Coorey and Larissa Donahoe
- Research: W. Amanda Mack
- Additional Editing/Graphics: Josie Scott 
- Art: Laura Medeiros
- Music: Rick Barrio Dill
- Ad Sales and Production Consultation: Multitude (http://multitude.productions/)

This is a SLAP Music Media Production with support from Bad Auntie Productions (http://badauntie.com/) and The Halp Network (https://www.halpnet.com/)

About The Show
Unlock the inspirations for the people who made your favorite video games with Character Select! Each episode brings on gaming veterans from all aspects of game development–including actors, composers, writers, directors, artists, and more–as they share the gaming moments that inspired and kickstarted their creative journeys. Hosted by industry veterans actress Anjali Bhimani and casting director Julia Bianco, Character Select is your guide to leveling up your appreciation and knowledge of the world of video game development, voiceover performance, and performance capture. New episodes every Monday!

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Why Elena Siegman Selects Eurydice

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, June 3, 2024 • Duration 48:56

In this episode, we chat with the incredible Elena Siegman— singer, songwriter, musician, and video game producer. You may know her for her vocal performances in the Call of Duty series. Elena has also worked on Guitar Hero II, BioShock Infinite, and Destiny. She joins us to select the character of Eurydice from the critically acclaimed game series, Hades.

Join us as Elena dissects Eurydice's role, her story, and the beautiful layers that bring this character to life. With her extensive background in music and video game production, Elena provides unique insights into the artistry and storytelling within Hades. Whether you're a long-time fan of Hades or new to the game, this analysis will give you a new appreciation for one of its most memorable characters.

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Guest: Elena Siegman
Follow Elena on Instagram at pazazygeek!

Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at charselectpod@gmail.com. Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!

@charselectpod | Instagram
@characterselectpod | TikTok
@charselectpod_ | Twitter/X

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Credits

- Hosts: Anjali Bhimani (https://anjalibhimani.com/) and Julia Bianco (http://www.juliabs.com/)

- Executive Producers: Rick Barrio Dill, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, & Anjali Bhimani
- Producer/Sound Engineer/Editor: Bri Coorey
- Producer: Madigan Hunt
- Animation: Bri Coorey and Larissa Donahoe
- Research: W. Amanda Mack
- Additional Editing/Graphics: Josie Scott 
- Art: Laura Medeiros
- Music: Rick Barrio Dill - Ad Sales and Production Consultation: Multitude ( This is a SLAP Music Media Production with support from Bad Auntie Productions ( and The Halp Network ( About The Show Unlock the inspirations for the people who made your favorite video games with Character Select! Each episode brings on gaming veterans from all aspects of game development–including actors, composers, writers, directors, artists, and more–as they share the gaming moments that inspired and kickstarted their creative journeys. Hosted by industry veterans actress Anjali Bhimani and casting director Julia Bianco, Character Select is your guide to leveling up your appreciation and knowledge of the world of video game development, voiceover performance, and performance capture. New episodes every Monday!

Why Matthew Mercer Selects Solid Snake

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, March 25, 2024 • Duration 38:55

Thanks to our episode sponsor, @HeroForgeMinis! Visit https://www.heroforge.com to learn more.

WELCOME TO THE CHARACTER SELECT PODCAST! Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE!

In the pilot episode of The Character Select Podcast, voice acting and tabletop legend Matthew Mercer sits down with Anjali and Julia to talk about swapping Nintendo games with his grandma, how he accidentally stole voice-over roles from his dad, and his love for the unique, gargled gravel legacy of David Hayter's portrayal of Snake in Metal Gear Solid.

Follow Matt on Instagram at @matthewmercervo and Twitter/X at @matthewmercer!

Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at charselectpod@gmail.com. Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!

@charselectpod | Instagram

@characterselectpod | TikTok

@charselectpod_ | Twitter/X

Anjali Bhimani @sweeetanj | Instagram/Twitter/TikTok J

Julia Bianco @juliabscasting | Twitter/IG/TikTok ==========================================================

Check us out on Patreon for day-early, ad-free releases, behind-the-scenes goodness and much more! https://www.patreon.com/CharacterSelectPodcast ==========================================================

Credits:

Hosts: Anjali Bhimani and Julia Bianco

Executive Producers: Rick Barrio Dill, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, & Anjali Bhimani
Producer/Sound Engineer/Editor: Bri Coorey

Producer: Madigan Hunt

Animation: Bri Coorey and Larissa Donahoe

Research: Amanda Mack

Art: Laura Medeiros

Music: Rick Barrio Dill

Prologue: The Character Select Origin Story

Monday, March 25, 2024 • Duration 20:33

Hello! We are Anjali Bhimani and Julia Bianco, and we'd like to welcome you to the Character Select Podcast!

In this special prologue, we introduce ourselves and share the origin story of this podcast! What inspired this?? Why are we bringing this to you?? All that and more inside! Character Select is a love letter to video game performances! Each episode brings on gaming veterans from all aspects of game development—including actors, composers, writers, directors, artists, and more–as they breakdown a specific character performance that shaped the industry. Hosted by actress Anjali Bhimani and casting director Julia Bianco, Character Select is your guide to leveling up your appreciation and knowledge of the world of video game development, voiceover performance, and performance capture. New episodes every Monday!

Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! We can't wait to share this season with you.

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Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at charselectpod@gmail.com.

Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!

@charselectpod | Instagram

@characterselectpod | TikTok

@charselectpod_ | Twitter/X
Anjali Bhimani @sweeetanj | Instagram/Twitter/TikTok

Julia Bianco @juliabscasting | Twitter/IG/TikTok

Be sure to check out our books mentioned in the video!

The Art and Business of Acting for Video Games by Julia Bianco: https://a.co/d/fzdQ4b2

I Am Fun Size, and So Are YOU! by Anjali Bhimani: https://a.co/d/e926qe1 ========================================================== Check us out on Patreon for day-early, ad-free releases, behind-the-scenes goodness and much more!

Welcome to Character Select!

Friday, March 8, 2024 • Duration 01:01

Launching March 25th.

Find us online at charselectpod.com, email us at charselectpod@gmail.com, and follow us @charselectpod on Instagram and @characterselectpod on TikTok

Credits

- Hosts: Anjali Bhimani and Julia Bianco

- Executive Producers: Rick Barrio Dill, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, & Anjali Bhimani

- Producer: Madigan Hunt

- Producer/Sound Engineer/Editor: Bri Coorey

- Additional Editing/Graphics: Josie Scott

- Animation: Bri Coorey and Larissa Donahoe

- Research: W. Amanda Mack

- Art: Laura Medeiros

- Music: Rick Barrio Dill

- Ad Sales and Production Help: Multitude

This is a SLAP Music Media Production with support from Bad Auntie Productions and The Halp Network

About The Show

Why Jacinda Chew Selects Abby Anderson

Season 1 · Episode 9

Monday, May 27, 2024 • Duration 52:14

On this week's episode of The Character Select Podcast, Julia and Anjali sit down with the incredible art director Jacinda Chew to get her perspective on all things games. Jacinda is the Senior Art Director at Insomniac Games and breaks down her perspective on the industry, her work on the Spiderman game series, and her ultimate respect for Laura Bailey's performance as Abby Anderson in The Last of Us Part II.

Please excuse our mic/tech issues on this episode... we appreciate your understanding, and hope you love this conversation as much as we did!

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Guest: Jacinda Chew
Follow Jacinda on Instagram and Twitter/X: @jacinda_chew
Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at charselectpod@gmail.com. Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!

@charselectpod | Instagram
@characterselectpod | TikTok
@charselectpod_ | Twitter/X

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Credits

- Hosts: Anjali Bhimani (https://anjalibhimani.com/) and Julia Bianco (http://www.juliabs.com/)

- Executive Producers: Rick Barrio Dill, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, & Anjali Bhimani
- Producer/Sound Engineer/Editor: Bri Coorey
- Producer: Madigan Hunt
- Animation: Bri Coorey and Larissa Donahoe
- Research: W. Amanda Mack
- Additional Editing/Graphics: Josie Scott 
- Art: Laura Medeiros
- Music: Rick Barrio Dill
- Ad Sales and Production Consultation: Multitude (http://multitude.productions/)

This is a SLAP Music Media Production with support from Bad Auntie Productions (http://badauntie.com/) and The Halp Network ( About The Show Unlock the inspirations for the people who made your favorite video games with Character Select! Each episode brings on gaming veterans from all aspects of game development–including actors, composers, writers, directors, artists, and more–as they share the gaming moments that inspired and kickstarted their creative journeys. Hosted by industry veterans actress Anjali Bhimani and casting director Julia Bianco, Character Select is your guide to leveling up your appreciation and knowledge of the world of video game development, voiceover performance, and performance capture. New episodes every Monday!

Why Jay-Ann Lopez Selects Martin Hatch and Sylens

Season 1 · Episode 8

Monday, May 13, 2024 • Duration 42:02

This week, we are thrilled to sit down with Jay-Ann Lopez, CEO and Founder of Black Girl Gamers!

Named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and a fierce advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Jay-Ann opens up to us about her efforts to build a progressive presence in the world of gaming. Inspired to create more spaces for black women and girls at a young age, she transitioned from steering a Facebook community into the expansive network of brands that continue to empower underrepresented voices.

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Guest:
Follow Jay-Ann on Instagram @jayannlopez_ and Twitter/X @jayannlopez_
Follow Black Girl Gamers on Instagram @theblackgirlgamers and Twitter @blackgirlgamers
Links: https://www.theblackgirlgamers.com/links
Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at charselectpod@gmail.com. Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!

@charselectpod | Instagram
@characterselectpod | TikTok
@charselectpod_ | Twitter/X

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Credits

- Hosts: Anjali Bhimani (https://anjalibhimani.com/) and Julia Bianco (http://www.juliabs.com/)

- Executive Producers: Rick Barrio Dill, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, & Anjali Bhimani
- Producer/Sound Engineer/Editor: Bri Coorey
- Producer: Madigan Hunt
- Animation: Bri Coorey and Larissa Donahoe
- Research: W. Amanda Mack
- Additional Editing/Graphics: Josie Scott 
- Art: Laura Medeiros
- Music: Rick Barrio Dill
- Ad Sales and Production Consultation: Multitude (http://multitude.productions/) This is a SLAP Music Media Production with support from Bad Auntie Productions ( and The Halp Network ( About The Show Unlock the inspirations for the people who made your favorite video games with Character Select! Each episode brings on gaming veterans from all aspects of game development–including actors, composers, writers, directors, artists, and more–as they share the gaming moments that inspired and kickstarted their creative journeys. Hosted by industry veterans actress Anjali Bhimani and casting director Julia Bianco, Character Select is your guide to leveling up your appreciation and knowledge of the world of video game development, voiceover performance, and performance capture. New episodes every Monday!

Why Abubakar Salim Selects Sora

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 • Duration 53:01

On this episode of Character Select, Anjali and Julia sit down with renowned actor Abubakar Salim. Well-known to television audiences for his roles in Raised By Wolves and House of the Dragon, as well as for his BAFTA-winning performance of Bayek of Siwa in Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Abubakar’s most recent role is even more impressive and unexpected: that of a studio founder and game director. His first release on April 23 was the sensational Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, which he conceived and shepherded into life through his own game company, Surgent Studios. From the first announcement he made at the Game Awards in 2023 to now, he has shared with the world his own journey of grief over the loss of his father a decade before through the story and beautiful manifestation of this game.

Thanks to our episode sponsor, @HeroForgeMinis! Visit https://www.heroforge.com to learn more.

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Guest:

Follow Abubakar on Instagram @abzysalim and Twitter/X @abzybabzy

Follow Tales of Kenzera on Twitter @zauthegame

Liinks: https://www.liinks.co/ZauTheGame

Download Tales of Kenzera: ZAU now on ALL platforms!

Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at charselectpod@gmail.com. Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!

@charselectpod | Instagram

@characterselectpod | TikTok

@charselectpod_ | Twitter/X

WATCH: My Shoes, Your Feet: https://youtu.be/tYa1tzJpe2Q?si=7oANyet64Plh_FkH

Why Austin Wintory Selects Manny Calavera and Hector Lemans

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, April 29, 2024 • Duration 01:05:01

Austin Wintory may have never been a composer if he hadn't been trying to win a challenge issued by his father when he was a child; thankfully, the stars aligned and our world of gaming certainly is better for it! On this episode of Character Select, Julia and Anjali sit down with the self-described Grim Fandango fanboy to chat about conducting his high school orchestra whilst still in school, directing within the unique framework of Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, and the three-line exchange in Grim Fandango that's been burned into his brain for 25 years! ========================

Hosts:

Anjali Bhimani @sweeetanj | Instagram/Twitter/TikTok

Julia Bianco @juliabscasting | Twitter/IG/TikTok

Guest:

Follow Austin on Instagram: @a.wintory and Twitter/X: @awintory

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Credits:

Hosts: Anjali Bhimani and Julia Bianco

Executive Producers: Rick Barrio Dill, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, & Anjali Bhimani
Producer/Sound Engineer/Editor: Bri Coorey

Producer: Madigan Hunt

Animation: Bri Coorey and Larissa Donahoe

Research: Amanda Mack

Art: Laura Medeiros

Music: Rick Barrio Dill

Additional Editing/Graphics: Josie Scott

Ad Sales and Production Consultation: Multitude

Filmed/Recorded at SLAP Studios LA: www.SLAPStudiosLA.com

This is a SLAP Music Media Production with support from Bad Auntie Productions and The Halp Network.

Why Tom Keegan Selects Cere Junda

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, April 22, 2024 • Duration 01:02:24

Tom Keegan has gone from the theater stage to the performance capture studio and he's got more than a few stories about his journey! On this week's must-watch episode of Character Select, Tom breaks out his project notebook and chats with Julia and Anjali about guiding emotional performances in Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, how he gets actors to find their way into their characters, and how he got an obituary published in the New York Post as a teen!

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Host Anjali Bhimani @sweeetanj | Instagram/Twitter/TikTok

Host Julia Bianco @juliabscasting | Twitter/IG/TikTok

Guest: Tom Keegan: @tomkstudios

Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at charselectpod@gmail.com. Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!

@charselectpod | Instagram @characterselectpod | TikTok @charselectpod_ | Twitter/X

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Check us out on Patreon for day-early, ad-free releases, behind-the-scenes goodness and much more!

==========================================================

Credits:

Hosts: Anjali Bhimani and Julia Bianco

Executive Producers: Rick Barrio Dill, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, & Anjali Bhimani

Producer/Sound Engineer/Editor: Bri Coorey

Producer: Madigan Hunt

Animation: Bri Coorey and Larissa Donahoe

Research: W. Amanda Mack

Art: Laura Medeiros

Music: Rick Barrio Dill

Additional Editing/Graphics: Josie Scott

Ad Sales and Production Consultation: Multitude

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