Canned Air #568 A Conversation with Lori Alan (Toy Story, SpongeBob, Metal Gear Solid)

We sit down with the incredibly talented Lori Alan, a voice acting legend you know from SpongeBob SquarePants, Family Guy, and the Metal Gear Solid series. In this deep-dive conversation, Lori opens up about her expansive career, starting with her recent success as Bonnie's Mom in Toy Story 5. She shares what it is like working within the Pixar universe and the emotional weight these films carry for both children and adults. We also explore her roots in Maryland, where she grew up in a family of performers, and her time at NYU Tisch studying alongside future stars like Adam Sandler and Philip Seymour Hoffman.  Lori gives us a behind-the-scenes look at some of her most famous roles. From the spoiled yet lovable Pearl Krabs in Bikini Bottom to the legendary soldier known as The Boss in Metal Gear Solid, she discusses what it takes to create characters from scratch. You will also hear about her hilarious experiences on the set of Curb Your Enthusiasm and the joy of working with Paul Reubens on the Pee-Wee Herman stage show.  Finally, we touch on her personal project, the pilot Do the Voice, which explores the life of a voice actress navigating Hollywood. Stay tuned until the end to hear Lori analyze Jeramy's accent and deliver a spot-on impression that will leave you laughing! Don't miss this episode! LoriAlan.com DoTheVoice.com Instagram: @LoriTalk4 If you'd like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! #lorialan #spongebob #toystory #metalgearsolid #voiceacting