Season One Wrap-Up!
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Join our fantastic hosts, Anjali and Julia, as they take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on all the incredible guests and unforgettable moments of this season! From insightful discussions to hilarious anecdotes, they've got it all covered. And to top it off, they'll be playing a super fun "efforts" voice acting game that's sure to have you laughing out loud! Don't miss this epic season finale of The CharacterSelectPodcast! ============ Find us online at or email us at . Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing! @charselectpod | Instagram...
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Why Elena Siegman Selects Eurydice
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In this episode, we chat with the incredible Elena Siegman— singer, songwriter, musician, and video game producer. You may know her for her vocal performances in the Call of Duty series. Elena has also worked on Guitar Hero II, BioShock Infinite, and Destiny. She joins us to select the character of Eurydice from the critically acclaimed game series, Hades. Join us as Elena dissects Eurydice's role, her story, and the beautiful layers that bring this character to life. With her extensive background in music and video game production, Elena provides unique insights into the artistry and...
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Why Jacinda Chew Selects Abby Anderson
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On this week's episode of The Character Select Podcast, Julia and Anjali sit down with the incredible art director Jacinda Chew to get her perspective on all things games. Jacinda is the Senior Art Director at Insomniac Games and breaks down her perspective on the industry, her work on the Spiderman game series, and her ultimate respect for Laura Bailey's performance as Abby Anderson in The Last of Us Part II. Please excuse our mic/tech issues on this episode... we appreciate your understanding, and hope you love this conversation as much as we did! ============== Guest: Jacinda Chew...
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Why Jay-Ann Lopez Selects Martin Hatch and Sylens
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This week, we are thrilled to sit down with Jay-Ann Lopez, CEO and Founder of Black Girl Gamers! Named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and a fierce advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Jay-Ann opens up to us about her efforts to build a progressive presence in the world of gaming. Inspired to create more spaces for black women and girls at a young age, she transitioned from steering a Facebook community into the expansive network of brands that continue to empower underrepresented voices. ============== Guest: Follow Jay-Ann on Instagram @jayannlopez_ and Twitter/X @jayannlopez_...
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Why Abubakar Salim Selects Sora
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On this episode of Character Select, Anjali and Julia sit down with renowned actor Abubakar Salim. Well-known to television audiences for his roles in Raised By Wolves and House of the Dragon, as well as for his BAFTA-winning performance of Bayek of Siwa in Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Abubakar’s most recent role is even more impressive and unexpected: that of a studio founder and game director. His first release on April 23 was the sensational Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, which he conceived and shepherded into life through his own game company, Surgent Studios. From the first announcement he made...
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Why Austin Wintory Selects Manny Calavera and Hector Lemans
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Austin Wintory may have never been a composer if he hadn't been trying to win a challenge issued by his father when he was a child; thankfully, the stars aligned and our world of gaming certainly is better for it! On this episode of Character Select, Julia and Anjali sit down with the self-described Grim Fandango fanboy to chat about conducting his high school orchestra whilst still in school, directing within the unique framework of Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, and the three-line exchange in Grim Fandango that's been burned into his brain for 25 years! ======================== Hosts:...
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Why Tom Keegan Selects Cere Junda
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Tom Keegan has gone from the theater stage to the performance capture studio and he's got more than a few stories about his journey! On this week's must-watch episode of Character Select, Tom breaks out his project notebook and chats with Julia and Anjali about guiding emotional performances in Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, how he gets actors to find their way into their characters, and how he got an obituary published in the New York Post as a teen! ======================== Host Anjali Bhimani @sweeetanj | Instagram/Twitter/TikTok Host Julia Bianco @juliabscasting | Twitter/IG/TikTok...
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Why Erika Ishii Selects GLaDOS
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WELCOME TO THE CHARACTER SELECT PODCAST! Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! If you've ever wondered how many compliments it takes to make Erika Ishii squirm, you've come to the right place! On this episode of Character Select, Julia and Anjali find out how Erika deals with keeping parts of herself out of the spotlight, what they consider their three big career breaks, and how they incorporated their love of Portal and GLaDOS into a college paper! ========================================================== FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! HOSTS: - Anjali Bhimani @sweeetanj | Instagram/Twitter/TikTok -...
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Why Michael Chu Selects Symmetra
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Thanks to our episode sponsor, @HeroForgeMinis! Visit https://www.heroforge.com to learn more. WELCOME TO THE CHARACTER SELECT PODCAST! Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Have you ever had the sign that you should work in video games visible from your backyard? Join Julia and Anjali as they chat with the senior designer for the Overwatch, Michael Chu, who literally saw the sign! In this episode, they get Michael to dish about the process of bringing Symmetra to life and how her voice actress, our very own Anjali Bhimani, contributed to the final version of the character....
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Why Jennifer Hale Selects Commander Shepard
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Thanks to our episode sponsor, @HeroForgeMinis! Visit to learn more. WELCOME TO THE CHARACTER SELECT PODCAST! Please SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! Have you ever wanted a glimpse inside of Jennifer Hale's home recording studio? Of course you have! This week on Character Select, join Julia and Anjali as they chat with the voice over extraordinaire on location at her home about how she got one of the most important calls of her life in the recording booth, what drove her to start Skillshub, how neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor ties into her work, and finally getting to save the world as Commander Shepard...
info_outlineThis week, we are thrilled to sit down with Jay-Ann Lopez, CEO and Founder of Black Girl Gamers!
Named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and a fierce advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Jay-Ann opens up to us about her efforts to build a progressive presence in the world of gaming. Inspired to create more spaces for black women and girls at a young age, she transitioned from steering a Facebook community into the expansive network of brands that continue to empower underrepresented voices.
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Credits
- Hosts: Anjali Bhimani (https://anjalibhimani.com/) and Julia Bianco (http://www.juliabs.com/)
- Executive Producers: Rick Barrio Dill, Julia Bianco Schoeffling, & Anjali Bhimani
- Producer/Sound Engineer/Editor: Bri Coorey
- Producer: Madigan Hunt
- Animation: Bri Coorey and Larissa Donahoe
- Research: W. Amanda Mack
- Additional Editing/Graphics: Josie Scott
- Art: Laura Medeiros
- Music: Rick Barrio Dill
- Ad Sales and Production Consultation: Multitude (http://multitude.productions/)
This is a SLAP Music Media Production with support from Bad Auntie Productions (http://badauntie.com/) and The Halp Network (https://www.halpnet.com/)
About The Show
Unlock the inspirations for the people who made your favorite video games with Character Select! Each episode brings on gaming veterans from all aspects of game development–including actors, composers, writers, directors, artists, and more–as they share the gaming moments that inspired and kickstarted their creative journeys. Hosted by industry veterans actress Anjali Bhimani and casting director Julia Bianco, Character Select is your guide to leveling up your appreciation and knowledge of the world of video game development, voiceover performance, and performance capture. New episodes every Monday!