Inside the mind of Doug Stone on Character Creation and more !

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Ever wondered what it takes to voice an entire cast of characters in a single show? Or how an actor brings psychological terror to life as Metal Gear Solid’s unforgettable Psycho Mantis?

Join us for an extraordinary deep-dive with Doug Stone, the legendary voice actor who’s brought countless characters to life across animation, anime, and video games. From leading the heroic M.A.S.K. team as Matt Trakker (while simultaneously voicing seven other characters in the same series!) to delivering spine-chilling performances as gaming’s most mind-bending villain, Doug reveals the secrets behind his incredible range.

🔥 What You’ll Discover:
The Actor’s Craft Revealed: Go inside Doug’s character creation process—how he builds distinct voices, finds emotional truth in isolation, and transforms scripts into living, breathing personalities.

Behind the M.A.S.K.: Learn how voice actors of the ’80s essentially became one-person repertory companies, and hear Doug break down the challenge of voicing heroes, villains, and everyone in between within a single animated universe.

Gaming’s Psychological Mastermind: Discover the unique demands of voicing Psycho Mantis—a character who breaks the fourth wall and speaks directly to players, blending meta-gaming with pure psychological horror.

From Booth to Director’s Chair: Explore Doug’s transition from performer to director and casting specialist, including his work on Mobile Suit Gundam, Tenchi Muyo!, and Street Fighter II.
Dubbing Mastery Across Cultures: From Cowboy Bebop’s space western to Kill la Kill’s intense Japanese storytelling, learn how Doug navigates vastly different cultural contexts while maintaining character authenticity.

💫 Plus: A Cause Close to His Heart
Doug opens up about his passion for animal rescue and his work with the Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats—proving that the same dedication he brings to character voices extends to saving real lives.

To learn more click the link: 

https://www.kittybungalow.org/

Whether you’re an aspiring voice actor, a fan of iconic animation and games, or just love hearing about the craft behind the characters you grew up with, this episode delivers insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Theme music composed by 

Ron Wasserman 

Audio composed and edited by 

Gabe Fletcher 

Website: 

https://gabefletcher.net/

Composer Ron Wasserman 

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