Talkin' Toons with Rob Paulsen

Dante Basco (Lost Boys, Hook, Avatar: The Last Air Bender) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about starting as a breakdancer in San Francisco to acting on film and voice acting. Plus, Zuko takes a spin as Belloq from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Published: 23 March 2019

David Hayter (Metal Gear, X-Men, X2, Watchmen) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about voicing Solid Snake in the Metal Gear series and screenwriting in Hollywood. Plus, Solid Snake takes on the role of Vince in a scene from Heat.

Published: 16 March 2019

Rob Paulsen, one of the most accomplished and well-known voice actors of our time, sits down with various other voice actors to discuss their experiences! And yes, of course, there'll be plenty of voice acting games from script-reading to re-enacting famous film scenes with cartoon character voices.

Published: 9 March 2019

Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Modern Family, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about finding work in unexpected places, breaking the mold, and the importance of a theater program. Plus, Dame Maggie Smith helps elevate a scene from Pulp Fiction.

Published: 2 March 2019

Michael Bell (Transformers, Star Wars Rebels, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about bringing back an iconic character on Community, directing Rugrats, and original voice actors returning to reboots. Plus, Chas Finster and Martha Wheezer put a new twist on a scene from Swingers.  Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 23 February 2019

Mick Wingert (Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny, Kingdom Hearts III, Avengers Assemble) joins host Rob Paulsen to chat about getting into theater, performance arts, and voice acting. Plus, Po from Kung Fu Panda goes full Coen brothers in a clip from No Country for Old Men.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 16 February 2019

E.G. Daily (Rugrats, Powerpuff Girls, Babe: Pig in the City) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about have an impact on someone's life, booking auditions, and singing while in character. Plus, Tommy Pickles and Dr. Scratchansniff learn the truth in a scene from A Few Good Men.  Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 9 February 2019

Anna Brisbin (Brizzy Voices, Shrek Retold, A Tale of Two Besties) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about how Talkin' Toons inspired her to concentrate on voice work, being a YouTube content creator, and Harry Potter. Plus, Carl Wheezer and Harley Quinn as Harry Potter and Dobby? Only on Talkin' Toons. Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 2 February 2019

Jeffrey Combs (Re-Animator, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about how traditional actors end up in voice acting and living in the era of now. Plus, the Re-Animator reanimates Thanos in a scene from Avengers: Infinity War with Pinky. Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 26 January 2019

David Kaye ( Transformers: Animated, X-Men Evolution, Inuyasha) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about voicing the iconic roles of Megatron and Optimus Prime, finding one's voice, and studying the classics. Plus Megatron transforms into I, Robot's Sonny.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 19 January 2019

Neil Ross (Voltron, G.I. Joe, Transformers) joins longtime friend Rob Paulsen to talk about his new book Vocal Recall: A Life in Radio and Voiceovers, starting a career in voice-overs in animation, and the large impact characters have on people's lives. Plus, Shipwreck and Snow Job voice a scene from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Published: 12 January 2019

Courtenay Taylor (OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, Mass Effect, Destiny) talks with host Rob Paulsen about voice acting in the video game industry and understanding looping in films. Plus the two take a fresh read on Dorothy and Scarecrow's classic scene from Wizard of Oz.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Published: 5 January 2019

Robbie Rist ( Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Naruto, The Brady Bunch) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about performing at a high level in acting, the music industry, and voice work. Plus, the two put a new spin from a scene from Scrooged.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 29 December 2018

Roy Samuelson joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about the importance of descriptive narration for the visually impaired.  Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Published: 22 December 2018

Vanessa Marshall (Star Wars Rebels, Young Justice, Avengers Assemble) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about her family, her one-woman shows, and the wonderful experiences of conventions. Plus, the two take a fresh spin on a classic scene from Elf.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Published: 15 December 2018

Bob Bergen (The Looney Tunes Show, Spirited Away, Akira) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about voicing the iconic Porky Pig for the past 30 years. Plus, Pinky and Porky Pig put a new spin on a classic Little Mermaid scene.   Get access to the video portion ONE WEEK before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 8 December 2018

Aimee Carrero (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Elena and the Secret of Avalor) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about the new adaptation of She-Ra, the opportunity voice acting offers, and the collaborative process. Plus, Raphael and Princess Adora take a new spin on a scene from The Princess Diaries.   Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Published: 1 December 2018

Mindy Sterling (Chowder, The Legend of Korra, Austin Powers) joins host Rob Paulsen bond over friends they have in common, talk about Austin Powers, the importance of improv comedy, and learning Shakespear at 13. Plus, Hans Gruber has never sounded like this before as the two read a classic scene from Die Hard.   Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!    

Published: 24 November 2018

The host of G&S Painters Guild and talented voice actor Will Friedle (Ultimate Spider-Man, Batman Beyond, Guardians of the Galaxy) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about model rockets, painting minis, D&D, and voice acting. Plus, Throttle from Biker Mice from Mars and Ron Stoppable try their hand at a classic scene from Parks & Rec.   Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 17 November 2018

Longtime friend Cree Summer (Inspector Gadget, Tiny Toon Adventures, Rugrats) drops by to talk with host Rob Paulsen about her parents, songwriting, and voice acting industry. Plus, Elmyra Duff travels to Westeros gives Game of Thrones a whole new Tiny Toon spin.    Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 10 November 2018

Phil Matarese & Mike Luciano (creators of HBO's Animals) join host Rob Paulsen to talk about the journey from working at an ad agency to their animated series airing on HBO. Plus, the three take a new spin on a classic scene from Clerks.   Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 3 November 2018

Roger Craig Smith (Sonic the Hedgehog, Avengers Assemble, Regular Show) joins Rob Paulsen to talk about the influence of musical theater, stand-up comedy, and screenwriting in voice-over. Plus, they put a new spin on a scene from The Avengers.    Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 27 October 2018

Yuri Lowenthal (Naruto, Marvel's Spider-Man, Orbital Redux) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about Orbital Redux, his new live-action space show on Alpha and his role as Spider-Man in Marvel's Spider-Man for PS4. Plus, the two put a new spin on an Always Sunny scene.  Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 20 October 2018

Amanda Céline Miller ( Sailor Moon Crystal, Boruto: Naruto the Movie, Hunter × Hunter) joins host Rob Paulen to talk about how to break into voice work, career paths, and the audition process. Plus, the two take the iconic Pickle Rick scene in a new direction. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 13 October 2018

Ralph Garman (Family Guy, L.A., The Ralph Report, Hollywood Babble-On) joins host Rob Paulsen to chat about his career on Family Guy and his new daily podcast, The Ralph Report. Plus, Ralph and Rob take a new spin on a classic scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 6 October 2018

Billy West (Disenchantment, Futurama, Doug) & Maurice LaMarche (Disenchantment, Pinky and the Brain, Futurama) join host Rop Paulen to talk about their new show on Netflix, Disenchantment. Plus, Rob, Billy, and Maurice take a new twist on a classic scene from The Office. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 29 September 2018

Amanda Troop (The Death of Superman, Box Peek, and Children's Hospital) joins host Rob Paulsen chat about the evolution of long-form improv from scenes to full-length movies. Plus, did you ever think you'd hear Jordy from Box Peek as Walter White and Yakko as Skyler read the classic 'I am the one who knocks' scene from Breaking Bad? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 22 September 2018

Khary Payton (Teen Titans Go!, The Walking Dead, Young Justice) joins host Rob Paulsen to chat about globe-trotting for conventions, the unique connection that being in front of an audience brings, and finding jobs that feed the soul. Plus, did you ever think you'd hear Rafiki and Arthur as Dr. Evil and Scott from Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 15 September 2018

Gary Anthony Williams (The Boondocks, Star Wars Rebels, Rick and Morty) talks with host Rob Paulsen about the influence improv has on acting, the process of booking commercials, and comedy in Hollywood. Plus, Pinkey and Uncle Ruckus reenact the classic Monty Python Argument sketch. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 8 September 2018

Adam McArthur (Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Final Fantasy XV) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about his introduction to voice acting, the importance of improv in voice acting, and Rob's character on Star vs. the Forces of Evil. Plus, a scene from the Incredibles take a new spin as Marco Diaz from Star vs. the Forces of Evil and Arthur from the Tick go over Bob's performance. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 1 September 2018

John Kassir (Tales from the Crypt, Rocket Power, Pocahontas) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about his career path from acting and street performing to the voice as the Crypt Keeper and more. Plus, did you ever think you'd hear the Crypt Keeper as Glenda and Carl as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 25 August 2018

Tara Platt (Sailor Moon Crystal, Ben 10: Omniverse, Bleach) & Yuri Lowenthal (Naruto Shippuden, Young Justice, Star Wars Rebels) join host Rob Paulsen to talk about their book, Voice-Over Voice Actor: The Extended Edition. Plus, the three take a new twist on a classic scene from Jurassic Park. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Published: 18 August 2018

Josh Keaton (Voltron: Legendary Defender, The Spectacular Spider-Man, Hercules) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about reprising Shiro on Voltron: Legendary Defender and his history with the series. And did you ever plan on hearing Shiro in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 11 August 2018

Rob Paulsen, one of the most accomplished and well-known voice actors of our time (Animaniacs, TMNT, Rick and Morty, and many more), is joined by Maurice LaMarche (Pinky and the Brain, Futurama) and Randy Rogel (songwriter and composer for Animaniacs) to talk about the world of Animaniacs, sing classic hits, and premiere new music. Stick around after for a meet and greet with Rob, Maurice, and Randy. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!  

Published: 4 August 2018

Kimberly Brooks (Voltron: Legendary Defender, Stephen Universe, Mass Effect) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk all things Voltron, Princess Allura, and how the series has changed over the years. Plus, did you ever think Pinky and Princess Allura would be in Top Gun? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 28 July 2018

The Beast Boy himself, Greg Cipes (Teen Titans, TMNT, Ben 10) joins host Rob Paulsen as the two talk about being turtles together, voicing characters for generations, loving one's life, and even have a jam session. Plus, did you ever imagine Beast Boy as Agent Utah from Point Break? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 21 July 2018

The legendary Mona Marshall (Fraggle Rock, South Park) joins host Rob Paulsen as they talk about breaking into the voice acting industry, learning from Daws Butler, and becoming a puppeteer. Plus, Donatello and several residents of South Park reenact a classic scene from Ghostbusters. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 14 July 2018

Steve Blum (Star Wars Rebels, Cowboy Bebop, Ben 10) joins host Rob Paulsen to chat about the opportunities to meet and bond with fans and how Cowboy Bebop broke through the subbing vs. dubbing barrier. Plus, Steve and Rob put a fresh spin on a classic scene between Han Solo and Jabba the Hutt.

Published: 7 July 2018

The talented Fred Tatasciore (Hulk, What's New, Scooby-Doo?, Trollhunters) joins host Rob Paulsen for a hilarious conversation about animation, voice work, and even an art lesson. Plus, did you ever picture characters from Trollhunters in The Princess Bride during the iconic scene between Westley and Fezzik? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 30 June 2018

On a very special episode of Talkin' Toons, Tom Wilson (Back to the Future, Batman: The Animated Series, Gargoyles) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about the importance of being a storyteller and not giving up. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 23 June 2018

Kari Wahlgren (Rick and Morty, Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, FLCL) chats with host Rob Paulsen about going into the performing arts and talent being the determining factor in voice work. Plus, did you ever think you'd hear Haruko Haruhara as Shere... Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 16 June 2018

Susan Eisenberg (Wonder Woman), Kevin Conroy (Batman), Michael Rosenbaum (The Flash), George Newbern (Superman), Phil LaMarr (Green Lantern), & Maria Canals-Barrera (Hawkgirl), the voices behind the Justice League, join host Rob Paulsen to discuss the Justice League reunion campaign. Also, the Justice League becomes a fellowship when they read from Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 9 June 2018

Julie Nathanson (Far Cry 5, Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about breaking the mold of limiting one's self in their career. And did you ever think Carl Wheezer and Chocolina would be in the Dark Knight Rises? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 2 June 2018

Jim Meskimen (ThunderCats, Avengers Assemble, Call of Duty: Black Ops II) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about creating a career using social media, technology, and the doors they open. Plus, did you ever image Tommy Lee Jones in the classic Steamed Hams scene from The Simpsons? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 26 May 2018

Clancy Brown (Spongebob, Superman: The Animated Series, Trollhunters) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about new media and the differences between on camera and voice acting. Also, did you ever picture Pinky as Dr. Strange and Gunmar as Dormammu? How about Mr. Krabs as Michael Scott and Carl Wheezer as Dwight Schrute? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 19 May 2018

Janet Varney (Legend of Korra) joins host Rob Paulsen as they discuss the world of voice acting, The Legend of Korra, and more. Also, did you ever picture Korra as Rey and Rob Paulsen as Mark Hamill? Well, wonder no more. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 12 May 2018

Sean Schemmel (Goku on Dragon Ball, Z, GT, Kai, and Super) joins host Rob Paulsen to power up and fly through Sean's career from taking an open casting call in 1999 to voicing Goku for 19 years. Also, did you ever think you'd hear Goku in South Park? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 5 May 2018

Todd Haberkorn (Fairy Tail, Soul Eater, D.Gray-man, Ben 10) joins host Rob Paulsen to talk about the world of anime, interacting with a devoted fanbase, the evolution of marketing, and making your own way in acting. And did you ever picture Grey Matter from Ben 10 and Yakko as Kirk and Khan? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 13 April 2018

Scott Adsit (Big Hero 6, 30 Rock) joins host Rob Paulsen to chat about improv comedy, network television, and the different skill sets needed for script reading in animation. Also, did you ever think you'd hear Baymax as Jack from The Shining? Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 6 April 2018

Jim Cummings (Winnie the Pooh, Darkwing Duck, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) joins host Rob Paulsen as they chat about the real-life inspirations that influence iconic roles. Plus, the plane scene from The Dark Knight Rises has a new meaning with Tigger as Bane. Get access to the video portion TWO WEEKS before the podcast by joining team Alpha!

Published: 30 March 2018