Catherine Cavadini Talks Powerpuff Girls and Voice Acting

Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel welcomes legendary voice actress Catherine Cavadini, best known as the voice of Blossom from The Powerpuff Girls, for a conversation about animation, voice acting, conventions, and the lasting legacy of one of Cartoon Network's most iconic series.

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Catherine shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of Cartoon Network, working with creator Craig McCracken, recording alongside Tara Strong and E.G. Daily, and helping bring one of animation's most beloved superheroes to life.

The conversation explores Catherine's journey into voice acting, how she accidentally discovered the industry, the evolution of animation and video games, convention experiences, fan interactions, performance capture technology, and the changing landscape of voiceover work.

Topics include:

• Becoming Blossom in The Powerpuff Girls
• The golden era of Cartoon Network
• Working with Craig McCracken and the original cast
• Voice acting conventions and meeting fans
• Recording animation in the 1990s vs. today
• Home studios and remote voice acting
• The evolution of voice acting careers
• Advice for aspiring voice actors

Whether you're a fan of The Powerpuff Girls, Cartoon Network, animation history, video games, voice acting, or behind-the-scenes stories from some of your favorite cartoons, this episode offers a fascinating look inside one of the industry's most recognizable careers.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction

01:42 – Sketching Up: Underrated Cartoon Network Shows

22:48 – Catherine Cavadini Joins the Show

25:56 – Fan Interactions, Autism Advocacy & Convention Culture

35:49 – Celebrity Casting vs. Professional Voice Actors

40:44 – How Catherine Accidentally Found Voice Acting

43:17 – Landing the Role of Blossom

46:38 – The Golden Era of Cartoon Network

49:31 – Discovering the Lasting Impact of The Powerpuff Girls

50:28 – Modern Voice Acting and Video Games

53:26 – Home Studios, COVID Changes & Remote Recording

54:55 – Performance Capture and Acting Beyond the Voice

57:50 – Teaching Voice Acting and Advice for New Talent