The Conversation: With Philip Cooper

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The main goal of this podcast is to talk to people, whether they do art, cosplay, business, anime, cartoons, comics, Voice acting, illustration, writing, storytelling, tattoo artist, modeling, singing etc, photography you know and then just talk about life in general. It’s not just about what they do—it’s about why they do it, what drives them, and how they navigate their creative lives. My goal is to have genuine conversations that inspire, connect, and maybe even help someone listening find the courage to pursue their own passions too.

  1. 13h ago

    The Conversation S3 - Bay Doxey: Becoming Meme Bashame, Voice Acting & My Deer Friend Nokotan

    This episode, I’m joined by voice actress Bay Doxey, the English voice of Meme Bashame in My Deer Friend Nokotan! 🦌🍚But there’s much more to Bay’s story than Bashame.We dive into Bay’s journey from theater to the recording booth, how performing onstage helped shape the voice actor she is today, and the challenges of creating characters using nothing but her voice.Of course, we take a deep dive into the wonderfully bizarre world of My Deer Friend Nokotan and what it was like bringing the rice-loving Meme Bashame to life. Bay discusses finding the sincerity underneath the absurd comedy, approaching unpredictable characters, and what makes Bashame more than just the jokes surrounding her.We also explore Bay’s work beyond Nokotan, including her performances across animation, video games, dubbing, and independent productions, the importance of supporting indie creators, and the characters from her career that she hopes more people will discover.Most importantly, we talk about the person behind all those voices—what keeps Bay creating, what she's learned throughout her career, and what it means to know that a character or performance can become someone else's “happy place.”And yes…We talk about rice. 😂🍚🎙️ Bay Doxey × The Conversation with Philip CooperSubscribe for more conversations with voice actors, artists, creators, performers, and incredible people from across the entertainment industry and beyond.MyDeerFriendNokotan #VoiceActing #Anime

  2. 6d ago

    The Conversation S3 - Angel Desai From Broadway to Gears of War The Woman Behind First Minister Jinn

    Angel Desai joins The Conversation with Philip Cooper!From the Broadway stage to television, film, music, and the battle-scarred world of Gears of War, Angel Desai has built a career that refuses to fit inside a single box.In this episode, I sit down with Angel for a conversation about the journey behind the performances—the experiences that shaped her as an artist, the lessons she's carried across different mediums, and what it takes to build a lasting career in entertainment.We explore her work in theater and on screen, her musical background, representation within the entertainment industry, and the evolution she's witnessed throughout her career.And yes… we're going deep into Gears of War. ⚙️🔥Angel takes us inside First Minister Mina Jinn, one of the most complicated authority figures in the modern Gears era. We discuss Jinn's leadership, the aftermath and controversy surrounding Settlement 2, her relationship with JD Fenix, and a bigger question:Is Jinn really an antagonist—or is she a leader making impossible decisions while trying to keep humanity alive?This isn't just a conversation about one character or one franchise. It's about an artist whose journey has stretched across stages, screens, microphones, and entirely different worlds of storytelling.👍 Like the video💬 Leave your thoughts in the comments🔔 Subscribe to PhilCooProductions for more episodes of The Conversation#AngelDesai #GearsOfWar #

  3. Aug 18

    The Conversation S3 - Every Character Has a Story: The Many Voices of Amélie Bellefeuille

    Every character has a story to tell.And for Amélie Bellefeuille, finding that story is at the heart of every performance.Amélie is a Czech-American voice actress, vocalist, artist, cosplayer, and multilingual creative whose energetic and youthful range allows her to transform into everything from ambitious kids and misunderstood teenagers to powerful warriors, magical characters, and adorable mascots that may not be quite as innocent as they seem.Her growing body of work includes Mia in The Crystal Planet, Arisa in Tale of the Little Ninjas, Alex in New Magical Me, Izzy in Animalies, Clash Island, Summoner+ and more.But behind every voice is the person creating it.In this episode, Amélie joins me to explore where her passion for performing began, how her Czech-American background and multilingual abilities influence her craft, and how she discovers the personality and emotional truth behind a character.We dive deep into several of her roles and discuss the challenge of creating completely different characters with a naturally youthful voice, carrying a lead performance across a production, portraying recognizable personalities, and creating an emotional connection with an audience—even when the actor behind the microphone is never seen.We also step outside the recording booth to explore another side of Amélie: the vocalist, the artist, the cosplayer, and the creator.And looking toward the future, we talk about the kind of performer she hopes to become, her dream character, the rapidly changing world of voice acting, and one final question:When audiences look back at all the characters she's brought to life, what piece of Amélie does she hope they'll find inside every one of them?This isn't just a conversation about finding the right voice.It's about finding the story behind it.#VoiceActing #voiceactor

  4. Aug 18

    The Conversation S3 - Bethany the Bard: Pride, Performance & Unapologetic Self-Expression

    The Season 3 premiere of The Conversation with Philip Cooper continues with Bethany the Bard!In this episode, I sit down with Bethany for a conversation about creativity, performance, confidence, Pride, self-expression, and the person behind the bold personality you see online.We dive into the story behind the name “Bethany the Bard,” finding confidence through creativity, expressing different sides of yourself through art and performance, navigating the boundaries between your public and private life, building connections within creative and LGBTQ+ communities, and learning to recognize your own value as a creator.We also talk about Bethany’s friendship with Victoria Moessner, who previously joined The Conversation during Pride, and how friendships and creative communities can help people grow and support one another.And, of course, we look toward the future: What would Bethany create with absolutely no limitations—and what does she ultimately want people to remember about Bethany the Bard?#Pride #LGBTQCreators #lgbtq

  5. Aug 17

    The Conversation S3 - Madeleine Norton: Snow Queen of Texas, All Might’s Mother & 10 Years of MHA

    On this episode of The Conversation with Philip Cooper, I’m joined by voice actress Madeleine Norton — the “Snow Queen of Texas!” ❄️👑Madeleine joins me to discuss her journey into voice acting, developing characters behind the microphone, the lessons she’s learned throughout her career, and her work across anime, including The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King, An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride, Black Butler: Emerald Witch Arc, Anne Shirley, Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! and more.And, of course, we’re going PLUS ULTRA! 💥As the My Hero Academia anime celebrates its 10th anniversary, we take a special look at Madeleine joining the FINAL SEASON as Toshie Yagi — the mother of Toshinori Yagi, better known as All Might!We talk about stepping into the world of My Hero Academia, becoming part of All Might’s story during the anime’s final chapter, and what it means to contribute to a franchise that has inspired fans for an entire decade.From the Snow Queen of Texas ❄️ to the mother of the Symbol of Peace 💥, there’s a lot to uncover in this Conversation.#MyHeroAcademia #AllMight #VoiceActing #Anime

  6. Aug 14

    The Conversation S3 - The Man Behind Dr. Eggman: Mike Pollock on Sonic, Sage & His Legendary Career

    🎙️ The man behind Dr. Eggman joins The Conversation!On this episode of The Conversation with Philip Cooper, I sit down with legendary voice actor Mike Pollock, best known to generations of Sonic fans as the voice of Dr. Eggman.Before becoming one of the most recognizable villains in video games, Mike built a career in broadcasting, radio, and voice acting. We go back to the beginning to explore what inspired him to become a performer, the experiences that shaped his career, and the journey that eventually led him into the world of Sonic the Hedgehog.Then, we're going deep into Dr. Eggman.Mike reflects on portraying Eggman for more than two decades, how his understanding of the character has evolved, balancing Eggman's hilarious personality with his genuinely threatening side, and what continues to make the character exciting after all these years.We also dive into Sonic Frontiers and one of the most fascinating developments for Eggman: his relationship with Sage. Mike discusses exploring a more protective and emotionally vulnerable side of the character and what those moments revealed about the man behind the mustache.Plus, we discuss memorable experiences with Sonic fans, the evolution of voice acting, Mike's career beyond Sonic, the legacy he hopes to leave behind, and his advice for the next generation of voice actors.Whether you've followed Sonic for decades or recently discovered the franchise, this is a conversation with Dr. Eggman's iconic voice you won't want to miss.#SonicTheHedgehog #MikePollock #DrEggman #SonicFrontiers #voiceacting

  7. Aug 13

    The Conversation S3 - Meet Meggie-Elise | The Voice Behind Poppy Playtime, Hana in Daemons & More!

    In this episode, I'm joined by one of the fastest-rising voices in the entertainment industry, Meggie-Elise. We discuss her journey into voice acting, how she broke into the industry, and what it's been like bringing memorable characters to life across anime and video games.From Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4 and Daemons of the Shadow Realm to Honkai: Star Rail, Honor of Kings, Path to Nowhere, and more, Meggie shares behind-the-scenes stories, her creative process, career advice for aspiring voice actors, and what she's looking forward to next.If you're a fan of anime, video games, voice acting, or love hearing the stories behind the performances, you won't want to miss this conversation.🎙️ Guest: Meggie-Elise🎧 Hosted by: Philip CooperIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Turn on Notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Conversation with Philip Cooper. #MeggieElise#TheConversation#VoiceActing#PoppyPlaytime#PoppyPlaytimeChapter4#DaemonsOfTheShadowRealm#HonkaiStarRail#HonorOfKings#PathToNowhere#Anime#AnimeDub#EnglishDub#VoiceActor#Gaming#GamingCommunity#Podcast#Interview#VoiceOver#AnimeCommunity

  8. Aug 12

    The Conversation S3 - Mana T. Johnson Talks OceanVeil, Anime Roles & Her Voice Acting Journey

    Join us as we dive into Mana's journey into voice acting, the experiences that shaped her career, and her work with OceanVeil, a company helping bring English-dubbed anime to audiences around the world.We also take a deep dive into some of her memorable characters, including Mimika Imose (Makina-san's a Love Bot?!), Ikuko Onabuta (Nukitashi: The Animation), and Kyoka Teshigawara (Do You Like Big Girls?). Mana shares what it takes to bring each character to life, her creative process in the recording booth, and the lessons she's learned as her career continues to grow.From behind-the-scenes stories and industry insights to advice for aspiring voice actors, this Season 3 premiere is packed with meaningful conversation and an inside look at the art of voice acting.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of The Conversation with Philip Cooper.#VoiceActing #Anime #OceanVeil #hentai

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The main goal of this podcast is to talk to people, whether they do art, cosplay, business, anime, cartoons, comics, Voice acting, illustration, writing, storytelling, tattoo artist, modeling, singing etc, photography you know and then just talk about life in general. It’s not just about what they do—it’s about why they do it, what drives them, and how they navigate their creative lives. My goal is to have genuine conversations that inspire, connect, and maybe even help someone listening find the courage to pursue their own passions too.

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