J.M. DeMatteis Talks Spider-Man, Comic Writing & Creative Purpose

Come watch our panel at Comicpalooza: https://bit.ly/MadProps-Comicpalooza

Grey 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 Mandy
• Touring Europe while balancing family life and parenting
• Rediscovering songwriting during the pandemic after a 20-year creative block
• Releasing multiple albums and exploring different music genres
• How social media changed fame, celebrity culture, and entertainment

Grey 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 DeLisle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greydelisle
X/Twitter: https://www.x.com/greydelisle

Follow Mad Props
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madpropspod
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madpropspod
X: https://www.x.com/madpropspod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madpropspod

Follow Chris Schnabel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisschnabel
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.schnabel
YouTube: @Chris.Schnabel

Mad Props is a Schnabel Studios Production

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Comicpalooza announcement & social media rant
03:30 – Twitter/X paywalls and social media frustrations
06:00 – The changing meaning of verification online
08:30 – Grey returns home from Europe tour for family time
10:00 – Balancing motherhood, touring & career guilt
13:00 – Grey’s new albums and music releases
15:00 – Rediscovering songwriting during the pandemic
17:00 – Writing over 600 songs after a 20-year block
19:00 – How Grey got into voice acting and cartoon voices
22:30 – Voice acting vs music career beginnings
24:00 – Stage fright and losing creativity for years
28:00 – Songwriting inspiration & “song fairy” philosophy
30:00 – Meeting fans at conventions
33:00 – Why voice actors should do the voices for fans
36:00 – Influencer culture and internet fame
38:00 – How social media changed celebrity status
42:00 – Why creators now need social media followings
44:00 – The dangers of posting every thought online
48:00 – Upcoming Europe tour dates & new albums
50:00 – Working with legendary musicians & producers
54:00 – Country, soul, folk & Beach Boys influences
55:30 – Why fans resist artists changing styles
57:00 – Outro