Tyler Rhoads: Unlocking the Secrets to Animated Performance: Starfield, Voltron, and AI Insights with Voice Actor & Coach Tyler Rhoads | S3E28

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Dive into the enchanting realm of animation and video games in this episode of "Alison'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. READ MORE

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

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Tyler Rhoads: Unlocking the Secrets to Animated Performance: Starfield, Voltron, and AI Insights with Voice Actor & Coach Tyler Rhoads | S3E28

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