Tyler Rhoads: Unlocking the Secrets to Animated Performance: Starfield, Voltron, and AI Insights with Voice Actor & Coach Tyler Rhoads | S3E28

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Dive into the enchanting realm of animation and video games in this episode of "Alison's Wonderland." Join our host, Alicyn Packard, as she engages in an enthralling conversation with the multi-talented Tyler Rhoads, a renowned voice actor and director in the animation and gaming industry. Discover the behind-the-scenes magic of projects like Starfield and Redfall, and explore the intricate world of voice acting and direction in this insightful and engaging episode. Perfect for enthusiasts of animation and video games, this episode promises to be a memorable journey through the voices and visions that bring our favorite digital worlds to life. So, settle in, turn up the volume, and let's embark on this extraordinary exploration together. READ MORE

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 takes us down the rabbit hole to talk about her early life and how it has helped keep her grounded while performing today, plus her musical foundations! She also goes into detail about the reason behind her decision to join the army as well as her experiences, and what she did after she was discharged. Finally, Linsay and I talk about her journey as a VO, how her military training has given her an edge in this line of work, and her characters. Linsay’s story surely proves that you never really know what life’s going to throw at you, and the best way to handle those curveballs is just to pivot.

Timestamps:

[07:03]How constantly moving as a child helps Linsay stay grounded when performing

[09:07]Why Linsay joined the army

[14:22]What Linsay did after being discharged from the army

[21:59]Linsay talks about what it was like to book her role as Elita-1

[48:15]The most challenging thing Linsay had to do while voice acting

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Tyler Rhoads: Unlocking the Secrets to Animated Performance: Starfield, Voltron, and AI Insights with Voice Actor & Coach Tyler Rhoads | S3E28

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