(Interview) Patrick Warburton

What this episode covers

I got to sit down with the one and only Patrick Warburton — and trust me, this conversation delivered everything I hoped for and a whole lot more. From stepping into the role of Mayor Winddancer in Zootopia 2 (in theaters November 26, 2025) to looking back at Seinfeld, Scream 3, Family Guy, and the wild early days of his career… Patrick brought the perfect mix of sharp humor, honesty, and that signature Warburton deadpan we all love. We talked about what it’s like joining a massive franchise nearly a decade after the original, being turned into a horse (yes, really), whether he kept anything from the Seinfeld set, and how it feels to have one of the most recognizable voices in animation. He opened up about leaving college at 19 to chase acting, what he learned from his dad (an orthopedic surgeon), and how becoming a father shaped him. We even dove into golf, bird-watching, feet (don’t ask 😂), Thanksgiving traditions, and why Scream 3 fans still come up to him all these years later. This episode is funny, thoughtful, weird in all the best ways, and full of stories he rarely tells. If you’re a fan of Seinfeld, Family Guy, Disney, animation, comedy, or just great humans in general, this is one you don’t want to miss.

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