From Rocko to Reno 911: Carlos Alazraqui Breaks Down Voice Acting

What does it take to create some of the most iconic voices in animation?In this episode of Mad Props, host Chris Schnabel sits down with legendary voice actor Carlos Alazraqui—known for bringing characters like Rocko, Denzel Crocker, and roles in Reno 911! to life.Carlos dives into:How he created voices for Rocko, Crocker, Lazlo, and moreThe improv and real-life inspirations behind iconic charactersWhat it’s like hearing your voice come out of characters fans loveWhy nostalgia hits so hard for fans (Rocco, Spyro, Fairly OddParents)They also talk about:The impact of conventions and meeting fans in personBehind-the-scenes stories from animation, gaming, and live eventsHis documentary project Mr. Big and bringing a 60-year-old film idea to lifeIf you love cartoons, voice acting, animation, or behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite shows, this episode is packed with insight and nostalgia.Follow Carlos AlazraquiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlosalazraquiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlosalazraquiSee Carlos:https://bit.ly/4d14Oj1Come to our Comicpalooza Panel 5/24 at 4:15 pmhttps://bit.ly/4teTENVFollow Mad PropsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madpropspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madpropspodX: https://www.x.com/madpropspodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madpropspodFollow Chris SchnabelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisschnabelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.schnabelMad Props is a Schnabel Studios ProductionChapters00:00 – Intro: Voice Acting Legend Carlos Alazraqui04:30 – The impact of Rocco, Spyro & iconic roles07:00 – Seeing your voice come to life for fans10:00 – Why nostalgia hits so hard12:00 – Creating the Crocker voice (Fairly OddParents)15:00 – Improv and influences behind voice acting18:00 – Building characters from real-life inspiration21:00 – Practicing voices & developing range24:00 – Sound-alikes vs original characters27:00 – Playing roles on Family Guy & new shows30:00 – Hearing yourself in new characters32:00 – Ocean plunges, routines & mental reset36:00 – Daily routines & staying energized for conventions39:00 – Soccer, LAFC & passion outside acting44:00 – Why live sports feel like “real-life comics”48:00 – Fan culture, community & identity52:00 – The “Mr. Big” documentary explained 56:00 – Film festivals & future distribution plans59:00 – Social media, branding & fan engagement01:02:00 – Con experiences & interacting with fans01:05:00 – Reno 911 stories & cosplay moments01:07:00 – Outro