Sound Designer from the global hit show Bluey and voice of Uncle Stripe joins Rachel and Eddie this week on the show. Eddie does a deep dive into the creative process of sound design and voice work. While Rach discusses the success of the Australian soul in Bluey and its impact overseas.

Topics included in the episode;

• Dan Brumm’s childhood in Cairns and early interest in sound design.
• His journey into sound design through Griffith University and early career experiences.
• The creative process behind designing sound effects for Bluey.
• Importance of timing, simplicity, and authenticity in sound for animations like Bluey.
• Challenges and joys of voicing Uncle Stripe on Bluey.
• Bluey’s impact in representing Australian culture globally, including slang and lifestyle.
• The role of parenting experiences in shaping performances for Bluey.
• Insights into voicing documentary narrations like Gem Hunters Down Under.
• The rise of Australian accents in global entertainment through Bluey.
• The collaborative atmosphere of Brisbane’s creative community.
  
  Thanks to the Australian Radio School and the Auscast Network.

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Ben Whitehead stars as Wallace in the upcoming film "Wallace and Gromit - A Vengeance Most Fowl", and he joins us for the very first episode of This Is My Voice! We talk about the new film, the legacy of his character, and transitioning from struggling young actor to a renowned voice actor.

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• Introduction to This Is My Voice! podcast and Ben Whitehead as the inaugural guest (00:14)
• Ben’s childhood love for Wallace and Gromit and how it inspired his career (01:25)
• Insights into the upcoming film Wallace and Gromit: A Vengeance Most Fowl (02:14)
• Ben’s journey into voice acting and his “accidental” entry into Aardman Animations (07:00)
• The art of voice-matching Wallace’s character and evolving the role (14:03)
• Challenges of working with silent characters like Gromit in animation (18:52)
• Ben’s thoughts on legacy and his role as a custodian of Wallace’s character (25:56)
• Fun impersonation challenges with Rachel and Eddie (28:13)

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