24. "Persona Playground" | The Art of Voice Acting

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💥The Power of Sound with Ethan Gallardo💥

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THE EPISODE: https://youtu.be/k11jGyKh9UA

Ever wonder what it’s like to voice a pirate in One Piece, a hero in My Hero Academia, or even rock a Slipknot mask on stage? This week we’re joined by Ethan Gallardo—voice actor, UX/UI designer, and former “Clown” in the Slipknot tribute band, SiC—for a trip through the world of personas.

From anime dubbing with Funimation (now Crunchyroll) to screaming on stage in a latex mask, Ethan shares how music, voice, and family shaped his creative path. We talk about what it’s like behind the mic in the world of animation and gaming, how we all wear different masks in life, and what it means to step into a character—on-screen or on stage.

Plug in, turn it up, and let’s get nostalgic about the voices and songs that shape the personas we inhabit.

📢 Ethan Gallardo: https://www.ethangallardovo.com/about

📚 CHAPTERS

0:00 - Ch 1: The Impact of Music & Voice

16:07 - Ch 2: Ethan’s Origins

34:34 - Ch 3: The Anime Booth

55:24 - Ch 4: Resonating Personas

1:07:59 - Ch 5: The Clown Show

1:21:14 - Ch 6: …and scene

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