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Talent Into Skill: Jason Simpson's Path to Voice Acting Success | Episode 242
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Talent Into Skill: Jason Simpson's Path to Voice Acting Success | Episode 242
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Voice actor Jason Simpson shares his journey from a small prairie town to a 25-year career in the industry, revealing how watching Optimus Prime at age 10 sparked his lifelong passion for acting.
• Moving to Vancouver rather than Hollywood proved key to launching his career
• Teaching became a parallel passion after film school graduation
• Learning by watching other professionals succeed and handle mistakes
• Turning talent into skill requires persistence, creativity, and openness to learning
• Family support crucial throughout his journey - parents never suggested a backup plan
• Humility and continuous learning essential in creative fields
• Currently active primarily on Instagram @Simstagrams where he shares updates on projects
Follow Jason Simpson on Instagram @Simstagrams to learn more about his work in Dragon Prince, My Little Pony, and more.
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Chapters
1. Show Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)
2. Meet Jason Simpson: Voice Actor (00:04:30)
3. From Small Town to Vancouver (00:08:34)
4. Film School and Teaching Journey (00:15:14)
5. Learning from Failures and Mistakes (00:21:31)
6. Family Support System (00:26:53)
7. Closing and Contact Information (00:29:26)
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