Alicyn's Wonderland

Ahoy, matey! This week, we are joined by one of the most spectacular minds in the animation industry, who’s brilliant imagination helped bring some of the most iconic animated shows in recent history to life. Thurop Van Orman is a cartoonist, voice actor, television producer, writer, and director. He is best known as the creator of the Cartoon Network show, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack,...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by yet another amazing woman in the voice acting industry. Award-winning VO and MOCAP actress Linsay Rousseau is best known for Elita-1 in Transformers: War for Cybertron and her extensive work in video games including Deathloop, Fallout 76, and Rage 2 to name a few. She also hosts a weekly talk show for all things geeky called The Roll Out on YouTube!  Linsay t...

In this week’s episode, I am joined by the one and only Kaitlyn Robrock, whose voice gives life to many delightful characters today. Kaitlyn assumed the role of Minnie Mouse after the character’s original voice artist, Russi Taylor, passed away in 2019. She is also the voice of a plethora of other animation characters including Felicia in Amphibia and the title character Mrs. Pickle, as well as a...

In this week’s episode, we are joined by someone who’s been doing voice acting pretty much her entire life. Olivia Hack became a part of the creative industry when she was just eight months old, starring in a Minolta commercial. She has since made quite a name for herself in the voice acting community, and has lent her voice talents to a spectacular range of characters over the years. Some of her...

AW 27 | Tom Ruegger - Creator of Animaniacs, Pinky & the Brain, Tiny Toons In this week’s episode, we are joined by animation legend Tom Ruegger, the creator of Animaniacs, Pinky & The Brain, and Tiny Toons. Tom has been in the animation industry for over four decades and has worked on some of the most memorable cartoons at Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera, and Disney. He has won seventeen E...

Nearly everyone uses their social media accounts to market themselves these days. However, our guest this week begs to differ. This week, we are joined by none other than the multi-faceted and multi-talented voice actor and ADR director,  Ezra Weisz, who is currently directing the English dub of Miraculous Tales of LadyBug and Cat Noir. Ezra has done voices for many anime shows including Code Geas...

If watching cartoons on a Saturday morning and playing video games was a big part of your childhood, you will be very familiar with the work of our guest this week. For this edition of Alicyn’s Wonderland, we jump into the rabbit hole together with the phenomenal voice actress and world record holder for the most female video game voices, Jennifer Hale. Her vocal talents can be heard in 168 video...

What makes cartoon and video game characters so memorable? Well, apart from their distinctive design, voice actors also play a big role in breathing life to these characters. This week I am joined by the talented Sean-Ryan Petersen, best known for his role as Valentino in the Cartoon Network show Victor and Valentino. Sean-Ryan stepped into the wonderful world of voice acting at a very young age,...

Have you noticed the influence social media has in almost every aspect of our lives nowadays? Well, to some, social media has become an outlet for their creativity to shine. Just like our special guest this week. Anna Brisbin, more famously known as Brizzy Voices on YouTube, is a voice actor / YouTuber / Twitch streamer that is oozing with talent, personality, and creativity. She is a master of im...

We’ve heard quite a lot of inspiring stories from VO actors and actresses throughout the show, but I think it’s time for a little change of pace, don’t you think? This week we go behind the scenes, and I mean way behind the scenes of animation with our special guest this week, Ellen Su! Ellen is currently the artistic recruiter for Titmouse Studios.  She is in charge of scouting the people behind...

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to work your dream job? Do you think it would be as great as you thought? Evidently, it’s even better! Our guest this week has been living her’s since she was 14 years old. Cristina Vee is a VO artist/singer who has been doing big project after big project. Each one is a personal favorite of hers! Cristina is best known for her roles in hit anime and tv...

Did you ever dream of growing up and playing video games as a career? Well, our guest this week might have just lived your dream life. William “Chip” Beaman is the co-founder and CEO of the Halp Network, a business that works with various clients by supplying them with their needed professionals or services. They specialize in post-production services for animation and video games.  Before becomin...

Are you a gamer? If so, you’ve probably heard our guest a number of times. When someone has voiced, probably, more than 600 characters, you’re bound to hear of this VO icon. He is not only a voice-over actor and on-camera actor, but he has also directed several amazing shows. Yup, you guessed it, it’s Richard Epcar. Richard has been in the industry for years and years. This week, we tap into all t...

When you think of VO legends, who comes to mind? I know! I can think of so many. Our guest this week is definitely up there as well. He is a stand-up comedian turned mime artist turned VO icon. A master of impressions and accents, you guessed it, our guest for this week is none other than Carlos Alazraqui! Carlos is a talent like no other. He has lent his voice to so many iconic characters like Ro...

What do you think is the king of animation? Is it anime? Maybe animated movies? Or do you think video games rule above all? No matter what form you enjoy most, there are always VO artists ready to entertain. Our guest for this week is no stranger to the spotlight. If you love anime, you have probably heard his name a couple of times. Max Mittelman is one of the most talented VOs I’ve ever known. I...

When asked who your “Favorite cartoon family” is, who comes to mind first? The Proud family? The Jetsons? Or is it the PG-rated Simpsons? I’ve watched a few episodes of the Simpsons here and there, and I got to say, though I’ve had my share of laughs, I’m definitely not going to let Bodhi watch it yet. Still, I find myself watching The Simpsons more and more, maybe because of our guest this week....

How much can one viral video change a person’s life? Evidently, by a lot. In this day and age, viral content is everywhere. With so many people trying to be the next big thing, how do you stand out? Maybe by singing a Disney classic like “Let It Go” while impersonating some of Disney’s most popular voices? You guessed it! Our guest on this week’s Wonderland Wednesday is none other than YouTuber tu...

Do you wonder how much has changed because of the pandemic? With the world slowly going back to normal, are we ready to go back to the way things used to be? What is it like being a voice actor during the pandemic? Today, I talk about this and so much more with industry veteran Robbie Daymond. Robbie is a voice actor with an amazing repertoire. From kids’ cartoons to anime, he is in everything. If...

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to work with your best friend? Well, real-life best friends and now co-producers of a new short-form series on Nickelodeon, The Beatbuds, will tell you all about it! Jonny Jonah and Matty Shapiro are best friends in real life, and so are their alter egos, Jonny Jingles and Matty Maracas. Jonny and Matty have fostered their friendship and love of mu...

Have you ever thought of leaving your home for the hustle and bustle of the big city in search of the truth? Then you are just like a certain alligator boy I stumbled upon on Netflix. Yes, I’m talking about Arlo, the Alligator Boy. If you’ve watched this musical masterpiece, you know why I needed to book this week’s guest. This week’s guest is none other than Arlo’s creator, Ryan Crego. Ryan is an...

What is the most fascinating thing about cartoons? Is it the animation, the characters, or are the voices behind the characters the most important part? I guess we can all agree it’s a little bit of everything. We’ve talked about the creation of animated films, the experience of voiceover artists, and the magic behind storyboarding. But have you ever heard of ADRs and loop groups? To tell you more...

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in animation? Before the cartoon becomes what it is, so much happens that we don’t necessarily know about yet. This week, I want us to appreciate all the amazing stuff that happens in order to create a completed cartoon. And that’s why our guest this week is the storyboard artist for Looney Tunes and Fish Hooks, my good friend, David Shair. Dav...

Have you ever wanted to know what it feels like to talk with ghosts about the past? Just imagine all the stories they have to tell, right? Well, have you heard of the Netflix series called City of Ghosts? It is an animated mockumentary series. It is about kids who discover stories about Los Angeles by talking to the ghosts of the city. Doesn’t that sound amazing? Well, my guest for this week is no...

Do you know someone who’s been a victim of racism? Maybe someone who’s experienced discrimination because of the color of their skin? Here at Alicyn’s Wonderland, we want to show our support to the BIPOC community. Just like this week’s guest. Monica Lago-Kaytis, CEO and producer at Frogbot Films, talks to us about her new venture as co-founder of Rise Up Animation.  Rise Up Animation is all about...

Have you ever dreamed of doing what you love when you start working? Like, just getting paid for something that you are passionate about? Most of us developed our love and talent for animation and video games ever since we were young. That love has shaped how we lived our lives. And while we are on the subject of developing talent from a young age, our adorable guest today is the youngest voice ac...