Grey DeLisle on Voice Acting, Songwriting, Touring Europe & Social Media Culture

Come watch our panel at Comicpalooza: https://bit.ly/MadProps-ComicpaloozaGrey DeLisle is one of the most iconic voice actresses in animation and ALSO a full-time touring musician and songwriter?We sit down with legendary voice actress and musician Grey DeLisle to talk about balancing voice acting, music, motherhood, touring Europe, social media, conventions, creativity, and the evolving entertainment industry.Grey opens up about:Voicing iconic characters like Daphne Blake, Azula, Vicky, and MandyTouring Europe while balancing family life and parentingRediscovering songwriting during the pandemic after a 20-year creative blockReleasing multiple albums and exploring different music genresHow social media changed fame, celebrity culture, and entertainmentGrey also discusses her upcoming albums, including her collaborative record with Les Green, recording music at the Cash Cabin with Johnny Cash & June Carter’s son John Carter Cash, and working with legendary producer Andy Paley.Follow Grey DeLisleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/greydelisleX/Twitter: https://www.x.com/greydelisleFollow 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.schnabelYouTube: @Chris.SchnabelMad Props is a Schnabel Studios ProductionChapters:00:00 – Intro01:00 – Comicpalooza announcement & social media rant03:30 – Twitter/X paywalls and social media frustrations06:00 – The changing meaning of verification online08:30 – Grey returns home from Europe tour for family time10:00 – Balancing motherhood, touring & career guilt13:00 – Grey’s new albums and music releases15:00 – Rediscovering songwriting during the pandemic17:00 – Writing over 600 songs after a 20-year block19:00 – How Grey got into voice acting and cartoon voices22:30 – Voice acting vs music career beginnings24:00 – Stage fright and losing creativity for years28:00 – Songwriting inspiration & “song fairy” philosophy30:00 – Meeting fans at conventions33:00 – Why voice actors should do the voices for fans36:00 – Influencer culture and internet fame38:00 – How social media changed celebrity status42:00 – Why creators now need social media followings44:00 – The dangers of posting every thought online48:00 – Upcoming Europe tour dates & new albums50:00 – Working with legendary musicians & producers54:00 – Country, soul, folk & Beach Boys influences55:30 – Why fans resist artists changing styles57:00 – Outro