The Razzle Dazzle Show

Kristen McGuire is a voice actor, ADR director, script adapter, and award-winning anime artist with over 350 credits in anime and video games. She's best known for voicing standout characters like Milim Nava in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Akane Kurokawa in Oshi no Ko, Penny in Pokémon Horizons, and Gemma in Monster Hunter Wilds. Kristen has also lent her voice to hit titles like G...

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Tema. A frozen graveyard of civilizations long extinguished. Snow-shrouded battlefields where silent colossi rust beneath layers of ice. A place where even hope cracks like glass under the weight of memory. In this episode, w...

This week on The Razzle Dazzle Show, we’re celebrating a very special occasion — it’s Chaz’s birthday, and we’re diving into one of his all-time favorite games: Monster Hunter Wilds. So what better way to celebrate than by grabbing our gear, talking monsters, and exploring why this series has become such a beloved part of gaming culture? From the thrill of tracking massive creatures across sprawli...

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Today’s spotlight is on a brand-new enemy being designed from the ground up: the Grappler. It’s a mid-range mechanical threat with a singular, focused purpose — and it introduces unblockable control into encounters in a way t...

This week on The Razzle Dazzle Show, we’re joined by Sandy Gordon, pixel artist at Yacht Club Games. Sandy has helped craft the expressive retro visuals behind games like Shovel Knight and Rivals of Aether, and most recently served as the lead artist on the upcoming gothic adventure Mina the Hollower. We talk about the art of telling stories through tiny sprites, the magic of classic game aestheti...

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Today’s topic isn’t a weapon, an enemy, or even a location. It’s something much bigger. It’s the backbone of how the world works, how Replicas think, and how you, as the player, will shape Zura into your own version of a hero...

Join us as we discuss if Superman is truly punk rock, what super powers we would realistically want, and how disappointing a certain game franchise has been! Hosts: Jared Gonzalez, Chaz Hawkins, Mauro Piquera. Master Chief Engineer: Jared Gonzalez. Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Graphics Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Digital Media Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Producer: Jared Gonzalez. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/razzled...

Welcome to another edition of BREAKING Protocol from The Razzle Dazzle Show — our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. These episodes are built around the game’s community engagement series, Devs Ask You, or DAUs — where Kendall and the team not only show what’s changing, but invite fans to shape the journey with...

Get ready for a cosmic conversation with Laura Faye Smith, the voice behind Rosalina in the Super Mario series, Noelle in Genshin Impact, and Kana in Fire Emblem Fates. From years on the theatre stage to film, television, audiobooks, and beloved video game roles, Laura’s career is a journey through nearly every corner of performance. Join us as we talk about her move from the Pacific Northwest to...

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Tema. A frozen graveyard of civilizations long extinguished. Snow-shrouded battlefields where silent colossi rust beneath layers of ice. A place where even hope cracks like glass under the weight of memory. In this episode, w...

Meet indie developer Tomas Pereyra, founder of SoulBlade Studio and the creative mind behind the upcoming action title SoulQuest! With eight years of game design experience, Tomas is bringing his passion to a fast-paced 2D hack-and-slash adventure about one woman’s undying love and boundless grief. In this episode, we dive into the mythic world of SoulQuest, inspired by Celtic mythology and Arthur...

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Today’s topic isn’t a weapon, an enemy, or even a location. It’s something much bigger. It’s the backbone of how the world works, how Replicas think, and how you, as the player, will shape Zura into your own version of a hero...

Join us as we travel back to the peak of 80's cinema on this episode on the Back to the Future Trilogy! Hosts: Jared Gonzalez, Chaz Hawkins, Mauro Piquera. Master Chief Engineer: Jared Gonzalez. Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Graphics Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Digital Media Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Producer: Jared Gonzalez. https://linktr.ee/razzledazzleshowpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Today we’re diving into The Machiner, a “transformers-like” sentry/mech hybrid, created by a faction distinct from the Xavior line and the Snacklets, designed specifically to challenge your sense of safety and push your maste...

She’s the voice behind some of the most iconic characters in modern anime and gaming—now Kira Buckland joins The Razzle Dazzle Show! From her early days in the online voice acting scene to voicing legendary characters like 2B and Jolyne Cujoh, Kira shares the personal passions, fandom roots, and creative influences that shaped her journey. We dive into her love for anime and games, the story behin...

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Today, we’re stepping into newly revealed territory! Stana, the mysterious leader of the Deathletters. A face we’ve never seen until now… and already one of the most dangerous presences in the game. In the new trailer, Zura w...

Six years. Hundreds of conversations. Countless tangents. This week on The Razzle Dazzle Show, we’re celebrating our 6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! From our very first recording to the episodes that changed the trajectory of the show, we’re looking back at the chaos, the growth, and the moments that made us realize… this thing is real. But most importantly, this episode is a thank you. To every single listen...

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Today we’re shining the spotlight on one of the game’s most dangerous and fascinating foes — the Deathletter. These aren’t just another enemy type to fight and forget; they bring hive-mind intelligence, adaptive tactics, and...

Get ready to strip away the layers because this week on The Razzle Dazzle Show, we’re going all in on the chaotic, clothes-powered insanity of Kill la Kill! We’re talking Ryuko’s revenge, Satsuki’s god-tier speeches, and why this anime walks the line between genius and bonkers in the most beautiful way possible. Is it satire? Is it fanservice? Is it secretly a masterclass in storytelling wrapped i...

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Today, we’re focusing on one of Zura’s most defining Instruments, the Nightfall Shield. More than just a wall between Zura and danger, Nightfall represents percussion in the game’s musical design and embodies the fantasy of d...

Connor Quinn is an artist and writer with a lifelong passion for storytelling and creativity. Inspired by Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland, which he first played in a psychologist’s office, Connor discovered his dream of creating meaningful gaming experiences. Now a key creative force behind Little Gator Game, Connor is excited to continue making heartfelt, player focused games that capture the same s...

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Today’s topic isn’t a weapon, an enemy, or even a location. It’s something much bigger. It’s the backbone of how the world works, how Replicas think, and how you, as the player, will shape Zura into your own version of a hero...

Get ready for a thoughtful deep dive into Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, one of the most emotionally resonant anime in recent memory. We talk about why Frieren hits so hard, from its quiet pacing and reflective storytelling to its exploration of time, memory, grief, and what it really means to live after the adventure is over. Hosts: Jared Gonzalez, Chaz Hawkins, Mauro Piquera. Master Chief Engine...

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Once whimsical, once united, eventually torn apart by war. Now divided like children of a broken home. Some loyal to the Xaviors, others following humanity into the shadows, and some simply running from the world that failed...

On this month’s Delta Episode, we talk about getting through your video game backlog, making garlic bread, and getting into bar fights!! Hosts: Jared Gonzalez, Chaz Hawkins, Mauro Piquera. Master Chief Engineer: Jared Gonzalez. Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Graphics Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Digital Media Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Producer: Jared Gonzalez. ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/razzledazzleshowpodcast?utm_so...