What does it take to book a role in one of the biggest animated franchises of all time? In this episode of the Atlanta Voiceover Studio podcast, veteran voice actor John Morris shares the incredible story of how he landed the role of “Andy” in the legendary Toy Story franchise — and the surprising audition choice that changed his career forever.

John has been working professionally in voice over since the age of 7 and is also known for voicing “Santa Boy” in The Nightmare Before Christmas, “Pepper Roni” in Lego Island, and “Young Eugene” in Adventures in Odyssey. He’s also appeared in countless commercials, animation projects, and audio dramas, with upcoming roles in Extinguished Worlds and other new productions from Adventurous Ideas.

**In this episode, we dive into:**

How John’s unconventional Toy Story audition helped him book Andy
The difference between training and actually doing the work in voice acting
What it was really like working with Pixar during the making of Toy Story
Why animation acting skills matter more now than ever in today’s voice over industry
Advice for aspiring voice actors trying to break into animation and character work
How the voice over industry has changed since John started as a child actor

Whether you’re an aspiring voice actor, animation fan, or just curious about behind-the-scenes stories from Toy Story, this episode is packed with insight, nostalgia, and practical advice from a lifelong working actor.

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Sébastien Croteau is an internationally recognized voice actor, director, and casting director specializing in creature vocalization, extreme voices, and vocal stunt performance. With over 400 characters across more than 40 films and video games, his credits include Baldur’s Gate 3, Dead by Daylight, Hellblade 2, and Star Wars Outlaws. He’s also the founder of The Monster Factory and a globally sought-after coach, helping actors master performance-based voice acting—from creatures and combat to full-body vocal performance.

**In this episode, we talk about: **
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* How to do Attack and Effort Sounds
* What makes a great Monster voice/character
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* Mic Technique for creature sounds

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Mary Lynn Wisner is a veteran voiceover casting director and founder of Voices Voicecasting with decades of experience casting national commercial, promo, and branded campaigns. She has cast thousands of voice performances for major agencies and production companies, working directly with clients to shape tone, find the right voice, and guide actors through high-level sessions. Known for her clear direction and trusted industry relationships, Mary Lynn has played a key role in helping define the sound of modern advertising—and continues to be a go-to casting director for large-scale, high-visibility projects.

**In this episode, we talk about: **
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* What Mary Lynn listens for in auditions
* Is it best read or best sound that wins?
* What voice actors consistently overthink in auditions
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