Psypris' Asylum: Embrace Insanity

Message me! In Episode 1, we open the doors to the Asylum, explore what this space is really about, and begin with a grounding lesson on presence, breath, and learning to meet yourself exactly where you are. Message me! Read the Research Blog: https://carifavole.wordpress.com/2026/06/06/episode-1-welcome-to-the-asylum/ EPISODE RESOURCES & REFERENCES: [ ▶︎ ] Heart Activation Breathing Method |...

Message me! In this Pre-Episode Episode, the original "Psypris' Asylum" Podcast is shared! 7 episodes with current commentary in between - Enjoy! •☽────✧˖°˖☆𖥸☆˖°˖✧────☾• Welcome to Psypris' Asylum: Embrace Insanity, a storytelling sanctuary for nerds, night owls, and neurodivergent souls alike. Hosted by voice actor and creative mischief-maker Cari Favole, this podcast blends c...

Message me! Before the stories, the deep dives, and the guided meditations—comes the anthem. 🎶 This is the official theme song for Psypris' Asylum: Embrace Insanity —a cozy, chaotic podcast sanctuary for nerds, night owls, and neuro-divergent dreamers. Written and performed by the incredible Chaula, this 1-minute bop captures the soul of the show in one joyful, heartfelt melody. Whether you&...

Message me! "Cecily The Distinctive" is a short children's story written by me (Caroline "Cari" Favole) and self-published through Amazon's KDP Direct Publishing. This "read-along" audiobook, narrated by me (the author) is available for free, as a thank you for purchasing the book. And to those who follow my podcast series. To support me and purchase the boo...

Message me! Hello, everyone! This episode is an unscripted, honest updates (1) "Name That Voice" will not have a Season 2 at this time. (2) "Reading with Cari: Stories to Fall Asleep To" will not have a Season 4 at this time. (3) However, both are open to returning should a few requirements be met (such as getting picked up by a Podcast team/studio). (4) I released a collection...

Message me! ▶️ Today's Episode▶️ We’ve talked history, now let’s talk about the future in this season finale! ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - HBO cancelled dozens of Animated Series 02:56 -Netflix Animation Setback 03:36 - AI Voiceovers (Brief history of Siri & Alexa) 06:55 - Pay-2-Plays and the issue for the Industry 07:35 - AI Generated voices 09:40 - How COVID actually HELP...

Message me! ▶️ Today's Episode▶️ With the ever-evolving technology landscape, a new source of entertainment blossomed from individual artists, taking the reins of content creation and art itself.  ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 - Introduction 00:47 - Quick History of YouTube's Start 02:00 - Vimeo beat out YouTube by a year! 02:11 - Can't forget TikTok 02:19 - Twitch has entered the chat 02:39...

Message me! ▶️ Today's Episode▶️ Like Harry Potter for the Fantasy genre, Anime took the Western world by storm and created an entire sub community of fans wanting to turn their passion into profit. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 - Introduction 00:23 - Anime came to the U.S. 01:37 - Subtitled Anime 02:07 - Growing in Popularity 02:23 - Anime Dubbing History - ADR 04:37 - Seiyuu 06:20 - Anime increases...

Message me! ▶️ Today's Episode▶️ Younger audiences have grown up and are now the major decision makers in Hollywood and that means that there are new “Off-Broadway” companies of Hollywood, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, Paramount, - etc! ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - What do I mean by "Off-Broadway"  02:07 - Streaming Services, the 'new kids' 0...

Message me! 🖊️▶️ Today's Episode▶️ The last 25 years have taken major leaps and bounds to expand the world of voiceover from hand-drawn animation to CGI and other alternatives, from 1980’s-90’s up. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 - Introduction 00:56 - The History of CGI 04:20 - Computer Animation 05:10 - Big Companies in CGI Animation 07:18 - Video Games 11:12 - Final Thoughts & Outro 🎞️ SOURCES /...

Message me! ▶️ Today's Episode▶️ Now that we have a better understanding of the beginnings of recorded audio came from, and the technology behind this start, let’s take a look at the more recent developments in the voiceover industry. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 - Introduction 00:37 - History of "Talking Books" aka Audiobooks 03:12 - Podcasts from the beginning 06:24 - Telephony; what is i...

Message me! ▶️ Today's Episode▶️ We dive into our first Voice in the “Name That Voice” series, as we discuss the significance of Mel Blanc, the first predominant voice-over artist. ⏱️IN THIS VIDEO⏱️ The life, career, and death of Melvin Jerome Blank aka Mel Blanc 🎞️ SOURCES / BIBLIOGRAPHY 🎞️ 🖊️ Adams, C., 2020. Mel Blanc (1908-1989). [Online]   Available at: https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org...

Message me! ▶️ Today's Episode▶️ Voiceover as we know it, truly began in 1928 with “Steamboat Willie” but Emile Cohl, won the prize for first hand-drawn animation in 1908 with Fantasmagorie; the first Cartoon ever made. Learn about this - AND MORE - in today's episode. ⏱️IN THIS VIDEO⏱️ Introduction Snow White Adriana Caselotti Hanna Barbera Don LaFontaine Warner Bros Cartoons Inc. Concl...

Message me! ▶️ Today's Episode▶️ Voiceover as we know it, truly began in 1928 with “Steamboat Willie” but Emile Cohl, won the prize for first hand-drawn animation in 1908 with Fantasmagorie; the first Cartoon ever made. Learn about this - AND MORE - in today's episode. ⏱️IN THIS VIDEO⏱️ Introduction Reginald Fessenden Emile Cohl Steamboat Willie Vitaphone Phonofilm Cinephone Conclusion &...

Message me! ▶️ Today's Episode▶️ Voiceover has a long, inspiring history. In this episode, we go over the technological advancements, starting from the phonautograph. ⏱️IN THIS VIDEO⏱️ Introduction Edouard-Leon Scott & the Phonautograph Thomas Edison & the first audio playback The evolution of audio recordings A glance at the first historical moments in Radio Conclusion & Outro 🎞️...

Message me! ▶️ Today's Episode▶️ Before we begin learning anything, let’s first discover who the host is and what on earth I’m talking about. ⏱️IN THIS VIDEO⏱️ Introduction Series Premiere! Let's begin with some background info! What are those things behind me & Studio talk A Short Bio on the host, Cari Favole (aka Psypris) Explaining where "Name That Voice" originated How...

Message me! ANNOUNCEMENT: " Reading With Cari: Stories to Fall Asleep To" has been officially completed and retired. Therefore, this RSS Feed will be transitioned into a new endeavor -  with the same host, Cari Favole  - called "Name That Voice". This podcast episode goes into more detail on the changes. On February 1st, 2023 , The Artwork and Title of this Podcast will change...

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Message me! Today's Episode: Today's Story is The White Snake:   https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/175/grimms-fairy-tales/3105/the-white-snake/ Today's Validation Space was taken from USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck: https://dworakpeck.usc.edu/news/15-mental-health-facts-you-should-know Suggestions, Comments, and Requests are Welcomed! Email me directly at contact@carifavole.com Join my (Free) DIS...

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