Character Select

By: Anjali Bhimani and Julia Bianco
  • Summary

  • 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!
    2024
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Episodes
  • Season One Wrap-Up!
    Jun 10 2024

    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!

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    Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at charselectpod@gmail.com. Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!

    @charselectpod | Instagram
    @characterselectpod | TikTok
    @charselectpod_ | Twitter/X

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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!

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    22 mins
  • Why Elena Siegman Selects Eurydice
    Jun 3 2024

    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 storytelling within Hades. Whether you're a long-time fan of Hades or new to the game, this analysis will give you a new appreciation for one of its most memorable characters.

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    Guest: Elena Siegman
    Follow Elena on Instagram at pazazygeek!


    Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at charselectpod@gmail.com. Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!

    @charselectpod | Instagram
    @characterselectpod | TikTok
    @charselectpod_ | Twitter/X

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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!

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    49 mins
  • Why Jacinda Chew Selects Abby Anderson
    May 27 2024

    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!

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    Guest: Jacinda Chew
    Follow Jacinda on Instagram and Twitter/X: @jacinda_chew
    Find us online at charselectpod.com or email us at charselectpod@gmail.com. Be sure to follow us on socials so you don't miss a thing!

    @charselectpod | Instagram
    @characterselectpod | TikTok
    @charselectpod_ | Twitter/X

    =============
    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!

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    52 mins

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