Voice Actor, Rob Paulsen

Описание: Welcome to Mad Props! Host Chris Schnabel sits down with legendary voice actor Rob Paulsen — the iconic voice behind Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain (Pinky), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) (Raphael), Jimmy Neutron (Carl Wheezer), A Goofy Movie (P.J.), and so many more across 40+ years in animation and entertainment.

In this episode, Rob goes way beyond the voice acting career highlights — we dive into his love for sports, growing up in Michigan, being a lifelong Detroit Red Wings/hockey fan, and how a single on-ice moment helped redirect his path toward acting, music, comedy, and eventually becoming one of the most beloved names in animation history. Rob also shares incredible stories about meeting fans, why fandom matters, and what it means to create characters that become lifelong comfort shows for people around the world.

You’ll also hear Rob talk about:

The joy (and pressure) of working in animation voice acting
The power of fandom and conventions (Dallas Fan Expo story!)
A Goofy Movie nostalgia (and the legendary Leaning Tower of Cheez-A pizza debate 🍕)
Being starstruck meeting icons like Julie Andrews and working alongside legends
The “privilege” mindset of celebrity, kindness, and giving back (Gordie Howe story is unreal)
How music fits into his life and why he still performs live
And the perspective that keeps him grounded after hundreds of credits and generations of fans

📘 Rob’s book: Voice Lessons: How a Couple of Ninja Turtles, Pinky, and an Animaniac Saved My Life
https://www.amazon.com/Voice-Lessons-...

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Episode Produced by Joe Brown
Mad Props is a Schnabel Studios Production

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Rob Paulsen Joins Mad Props
02:55 – How Chris Met Rob at Dallas Fan Expo
05:46 – Sports, Hockey, Michigan, and Career Paths
10:12 – Voice Acting: Why Animation Is Pure Play
18:29 – Gordie Howe Story + Celebrity Perspective
30:00 – Starstruck Moments: Julie Andrews + Legends
39:55 – TMNT vs Goofy Movie Pizza Debate 🍕
47:57 – Family, Gratitude, and Support Systems
49:37 – Space, Tech, and Creative Curiosity
58:56 – Music, Performing Live, and Creativity
01:06:00 – Billy Joel + Creative Struggles & Success
01:22:02 – Dream Roles + Favorite Shows
01:26:01 – Would Rob Change Any Voices?
01:31:27 – Rob’s Socials + Voice Lessons Book
01:32:40 – Outro + Where to See Rob Next