Billy West - Philip Fry, Dr. Zoidberg | Pt.1 AW62

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For this week’s episode, we are joined by the man dubbed as “The Modern Day Mel Blanc” – Billy West! Arguably one of the most familiar voices in the industry, Billy’s voice can be heard in a number of classic cartoons. Among Billy’s most notable characters include Philip Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, and Zapp Brannigan from Futurama, and Bugs Bunny in the 1996 film Space Jam. Billy has also provided his voice talent to a slew of other established characters such as Elmer Fudd, Popeye, Shaggy Rogers, Skeets, Tom, Muttley, and Woody Woodpecker!

Join us as we talk about everything, starting from his childhood days in Roslindale plus his youthful shenanigans while playing for the band, The Rogues. Then, Billy shares how getting to meet the “old timers” has influenced the way he treats the new wave of voice actors. Furthermore, Billy also talks about Futurama and why he thinks the show is too good to not be in production! Plus, Billy also reveals the fantastic people who inspired the much beloved mushmouth voice he does for Zoidberg!

Timestamps:

[8:23] How meeting the old timers has influenced how Billy treats the newcomers

[9:36] Billy talks about the similarities of the performing arts movement scene yesterday and today

[11:18] Billy does a “Doug” bit

[12:40] Billy talks about Futurama

[15:23] The people that inspired Zoidberg’s voice

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