Ep 820: Actor Matt Lanter, Voice Actor James Arnold Taylor and Puppeteer Mike Quinn (7/11/23)

Below the Belt Show

Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents a show of intergalactic proportions! This week we present three amazing talents from one of our favorite fandoms, The Star Wars Universe conducted at Awesome Con in Washington DC (www.awesomecon.com)! First BTB's own Al Sotto talks to puppeteer Mike Quinn best known for bringing alien Nien Numb, co-pilot of Lando Calrissian to life! Mike talks about reprising his role of Nien Numb in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films and the differences he experienced from going from puppeteer to being in costume! Mike also talks about the importance of practical effects with the advancement of CGI effects in Star Wars and other films. In addition Al talks to Matt Lanter, the voice of Anakin SKywalker in Star Wars Clone Wars! Matt talks about voicing both Anakin and Darth Vader, whether Hayden Christiensen influenced him and much more! Matt also talks about his role live-action in The Mandalorian! What fandom would Matt like to work on that he hasn't yet? Find out in our exclusive interview! Finally Al talks to the voice behind Obi-Wan Kenobi in "Clone Wars" the one and only James Arnold Taylor! James talks about needing to emulate Ewan McGregor's voice while also being influenced by SIr Alec Guiness version of Obi-Wan. In addition James talks about appearing on camera in a documentary style film, "Hidden Blessings" and advice he would give to aspiring voice over actors! Don't miss it! BTB’s host with the most Al Sotto brings to you another entertaining program! Joining the panel this week will be "The King of the 80's" Chachi McFly for the first half, along with "Sith Lord" Darth Paul Wallis and Simmie "Pro" Terrell! Song Credits: Classic Cut - Peter Murphy "Cuts You Up"