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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 Stay updated with Alicyn here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alicyn Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackard Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Follow Tyler Rhoads: Instagram: http://instagram.com/kingoftherhoads Website: https://www.kingoftherhoadscreative.com/ Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Shownotes: 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 PandemicStay updated with Alicyn here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alicyn Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackard Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Follow Milana here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mintmilana Twitter: https://twitter.com/mintmilana TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mintmilana IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2168927/ Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

This 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 also goes on to regale us with her audition stories, especially for her breakout role as Ballet Girl in the Broadway production Billie Elliot, as well as what it was like to book her first-ever cartoon role, alongside her character’s original voice actress! In addition to her incredible journey as an actress, Tessa also goes on to share with us her passions and plans for creating new content in the near future. Make sure to stay until the end of the episode to find out what Tessa thinks we should do in order to keep the flame of our passion and inspiration alive!  Timestamps: [07:19]Tessa talks about her roots [09:34]Tessa on how she became Ballet Girl [19:23]Tessa shares what it’s like to work on Tiny Toon [34:45]Why you should strive to find your tribe [36:49]Here’s the secret to loving your craft no matter what [42:02]Why you need to stop comparing yourself to others Stay updated with Alicyn here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/alicyn Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackard Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Follow Tessa Netting: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessanetting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tessanetting TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tessanetting YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/tessaROXX IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4738229/ Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

In 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 Space, among others. Additionally, she has taken on pivotal roles in video games, including Monju in Monster Hunter: Rise , Amanda Waller in Batman: The Enemy Within and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, Cere Junda in Star Wars: Fallen Order, and Renata Glasc in League of Legends, to name just a few. Join us as Debra talks about her journey, spiritual awakening, and how she freed herself from being held back by materialistic labels, and how it has changed her life and how she approaches her work today. In this interview, Debra shares a plethora of inspiring and enlightening stories from her journey and discusses why it is vital for anyone seeking to live their best life to tell their story in order to gain the best possible experience in life. She also goes on to reveal her definition of a person’s real X factor and also talks about the difference between superficial voice acting and genuinely performing. Plus, Debra even goes on to talk about her awesome tattoos, and even discloses how she wants to go when her time comes.  Debra offers so much insight and awesome stories in this episode that you can definitely apply in your own journey, so don’t miss a minute of it! Timestamps: [05:20]Why you need to tell your story  [15:46]Debra’s message for anyone going through a difficult time  [19:52]How does Debra want to spend her time? [23:00]“I never become that character” [28:28]Debra talks about how she prioritizes the story  [31:29] This is what your real X factor is  Follow Alicyn: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicyn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackard Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Voice 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 hands on without knowing how valuable it was) as well as his early introduction into acting which eventually led to him entering the world of voice acting through Melissa from CESD! Zeno also goes on to talk about some of his favorite shows growing up and how he found his way back into voice acting after taking a break from his craft. Furthermore, Zeno then goes on to share some incredibly valuable pieces of wisdom he’s picked up from his journey, and discusses how someone’s intervention helped change the way he saw acting in general. Finally, Zeno talks about how he got to live a Dragon Ball Z fan’s dream by getting cast as Gamma for Dragon Ball Super!  Timestamps: [9:04]The monologue that opened the doors for Zeno [19:49] Reuniting with Melissa and booking SpiderMan  [24:51]How does booking a role make a voice actor feel? [28:01]Pro Tip: Never let them hear this when you’re in the booth! [28:51]The most damaging thing Zeno ever heard in his career [48:47]What it was like to get cast into Dragon Ball  Follow Alicyn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackard Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn/status/1666520402988769293 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartist/ Follow Zeno Robinson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childish_gamzeno/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/childishgamzeno Streamily: https://www.streamily.com/zenorobinson Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Youtuber, 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 someone who’s been on the video sharing platform for as long as he has, Alex offers several valuable insights that can definitely help you navigate your own animation career better! Plus, make sure to stay until the end to find out what Alex thinks could be the future of animation in collaboration with AI! Time Stamps: [6:19] Alex talks about his production schedule  [7:37]What made The Babysitter Series such a hit? [9:22] What non-people things would Alex grab in the event of a fire? [12:41] Which Animations Does Alex Consider the Most memorable? [14:58] Alex gives advice to aspiring animators [17:55] What would Alex choose to have: horns, cat paws, or a tail? [28:07] Could this be the future of animation? Follow Alicyn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackard Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn/status/1666520402988769293 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartist/ Follow Alex Clark :  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsalexclark/ Website: https://www.itsalexclark.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsalexclark Twitch: http://twitch.tv/itsalexclark YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/itsalexclark Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Anna 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 introduction to animation to figuring out the ropes of taking the lead behind the scenes as an animation director. She also talks about some of the memorable animation shows she watched while studying, and getting to work with the geniuses behind them years later. Anna also goes on to explain what exactly an animation director does and how motherhood has impacted the way she approaches her work! Make sure to stay until the end to hear what Anna has to say to aspiring animators and animation directors! Time Stamps: [13:19]What does an Animation Director do? [17:37]The animations that stood out for Anna while she was at school [23:56]How children are “wonderful little markers of how quickly time is passing” [24:53]How has being a Mom affected the way Anna approaches her work? [26:36]Will animation studios keep operating remotely?  [38:27]Anna’s advice for anyone looking to break into the animation industry Follow Alicyn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackard Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn/status/1666520402988769293 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackardartist/ Follow Anna Hollingsworth :  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annapalindrome1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-hollingsworth-02129524 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Annam8tor Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

If 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 Clawthorne and Transformers: EarthSpeak as Elita-1.  Join us as Cissy talks about a whole range of topics, including: How she broke into voice acting against all odds.Her casting call experience for The Walking DeadWhat it was like to work in the midst of the pandemicMotivational advice for anyone who has been discouraged by others from pursuing their dream.Why it’s so important to protect the interest of voice actors as more and more AI tools enter the voice acting industry.How can voice actors exist ethically with AI? What voice actors should look out for in their contracts to protect their work from predatory companiesWhat voice actors can do if their voice is used without their consent Time Stamps: [02:13]What Cissy had to break through before breaking into voice acting [04:39]How Walking Dead “kicked open the doors” for Cissy [12:02]Cissy’s gives motivational advice  [13:59]Cissy talks about The Owl House [23:14]Cissy talks about NAVA [24:37]How can voice actors exist ethically with AI? [26:12]Watch out for this clause in your contract Follow Alicyn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackard Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn/status/1666520402988769293 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard Facebook: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard Follow Cissy Jones :  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cissyspeaks/ Website: https://www.cissyjones.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cissyspeaks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cissyjonesspeaks Facebook: https://facebook.com/cissyspeaks Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Alicyn 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, Josie shares exclusive insider info about working on the upcoming Superman animated television series – since the last Superman animated television series aired from September 1996 to February 2000!  Here she talks about the interesting changes to key characters in the Superman crew: Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, and Clark Kent! Plus, Josie also goes into detail about what she does as a head writer, which is sure to give any aspiring writers out there some guidance and inspiration!   Timestamps: [02:18] Josie talks about Superman [03:18] What’s different about the Superman crew? [08:05] Josie talks about Lois Lane [09:31] Josie talks about the casting process [11:32] The challenges of working on the Superman animated series [14:06] Josie talks about the responsibility of writers in the production process [17:05] What it was like to work during the pandemic [29:00] The day-to-day tasks of a storywriter   Follow Alicyn: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicyn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackard Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/   Follow Josie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cozyjamble/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/@cozyjamble LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiecc Website: https://cozyjamble.com/ Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

This 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 Todd talks about everything under the pink lights of the Wonderland studio with Alicyn! Todd starts off by taking us back to his humble beginnings which started from theater to doing a one-off voice over for a computer store until he found himself booking a role in the wildly popular anime series, Naruto. He then shares what it was like to work on the show then he also talks how milestone markers differ for everyone in the industry.  As a multi-faceted individual, Todd also offers a great range of valuable insights about life, as he makes points about self-worth and creating a healthy balance between life and work. Furthermore, Todd goes on to share why he considers Fairy Tail to be an absolute life-changer. Make sure to stay until the end to hear about Todd’s amazing experience volunteering at an elephant nature park!   Timestamps: [4:41] Todd’s origin story [12:42] What it was like to book Naruto [15:29] Todd talks about the unique ways people in the voice over industry create milestone markers [23:03] Don’t put your worth on something you can little control over [25:33] “Life loves balance.” [28:05] How Fairy Tail changed Todd’s life  Follow Alicyn: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicyn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackard Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Follow Todd: Instagram: https://instagram.com/official_habergram YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCBv2Ph9ubyr4OeBGO0gBViQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToddHaberkorn Website: https://www.toddhaberkorn.com/ 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 Follow Alicyn: Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicyn Instagram: https://instagram.com/alicyn YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCJrhqCFTPa2RNjfwFewUvXg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpackard Follow Queen Noveen: Website: https://queennoveen.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/queennoveen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queennoveen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QueenNoveen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@queennoveen Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games

Iconic 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 trajectory of her life. Stephanie shares how she found herself lending her voice to Claire, and why she thinks it’s so important for artists to meet their character’s biggest fans. Furthermore, Stephanie and I take a deep dive into what it’s like to work on MOCAP and how it doesn’t differ so much from performing on-camera. She also goes on to talk about working on Resident Evil as Claire from the get-go, and what pushed her to get into combat training! Make sure to listen to the end to hear Stephanie has to say about how you can turn your dream into a reality!   Timestamps: [06:56] How Stephanie got into voice acting. [09:00] Why getting kicked out of production work was the best thing to happen for Stephanie. [15:24] The fastest way you learn is usually on the job [23:55] Why is it so important and special to meet your character’s fans. [28:00] Stephanie shares a funny motion capture story for Infinite Darkness. [30:55] What made Stephanie get into combat and stunt?   Follow Alicyn: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alicyn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alicynpackard Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/alicyn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicynpac... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicynpackar... Website: https://www.alicynpackard.com/ Follow Stephanie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniepanisello/ Website: https://stephaniepanisello.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephaniePanisello/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Steph_Panisello Alicyn's Wonderland | Inside the World of Animation & Games