Wayne Anthony Allwine (February 7, 1947 – May 18, 2009) and Russi Taylor

The current voice of Mickey Mouse, Wayne Allwine, was stilled on May 18. The third vocalist for the mighty mouse, Allwine held the title the longest, starting with the New Micky Mouse Club in 1977 and ending with the Nintendo DS game "Kingdom Hearts Three-Five-Eight Days over Two" which he completed before his death. He will be missed.

Paul Winchell and Jerry Mahoney

Ventriloquism is rapidally becoming a lost art, but I hold out hope that future generations will be inspired by masters of the art when they see examples such as the following:

Harlan Ellison Speaks Up

Harlan Ellison is one of those rare authors who can perform as well as he writes. Here is an interview conducted nearly one year ago by Studio 360's Kurt Anderson. Listen as Ellison has some fun making Anderson squirm a bit.

Acappella Simpsons Theme by Canvas

I caught this on the end credits of tonight's "Simpson's" episode. Arranged by Cason Swindle.

Rob Paulsen & Mark Evanier

Mark Evanier and Rob Paulsen discuss the business of voice acting at Anthrocon 2007

Five of the Biggest Voices in Animation

Mel Blanc as the Frito Bandito

When I was a lad, Frito Lay ran a campaign of commercials for Fritos Corn Chips starring the Frito Bandito, voiced by Mel Blanc. Eventually anti defamation groups forced the character off of the airwaves. Now here, without animosity, are a few of those commercials.

Julie Williams Interviews Stephanie Ciccarelli

Julie Williams discusses with Stephanie Ciccarelli various methods to promote yourself using Internet marketing.

Marc Cashman Gives A Lesson on Interpreting Puncuation

What Are You Waiting For? Call Now! Operators Are Standing By!

Marc Cashman gives a brief lesson on interpreting puncuation placed in copy.

Pat Fraley On Auditions, The Root Canal of Voice Over

Pat Fraley is one of my teachers and is full of great advice. In this 7 minute segment, Pat talks about the bane of actors of every stripe: Auditions.