Mike Pongracz | The Man Behind Tommy Texter, Sportsnet & Canada's Biggest Commercials

Mike Pongracz | The Man Behind Tommy Texter, Sportsnet & Canada's Biggest Commercials

On this week's episode, Quinn is joined by veteran voice-over artist Mike Pongracz. Mike talks about growing up in Stouffville, Ontario, his love of hockey, and how he first got his start in radio before unexpectedly finding his way into the world of voice-over work. Mike reflects on the early grind of building a career behind the microphone, auditioning for countless projects, and eventually becoming one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian advertising. He shares the story behind Cineplex's iconic Tommy Texter campaign, which first debuted in 2009 and became a staple of the movie-going experience for an entire generation of Canadians before returning with a sequel in 2024. The conversation also dives into Mike's work with Sportsnet, the evolution of the voice-over industry, how technology has changed the business, his thoughts on the rise of artificial intelligence, and what it's like knowing millions of people recognize his voice without ever knowing his face. This episode is packed with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, and a fascinating look at the career of one of Canada's most familiar voices. Watch / Listen: [https://beacons.ai/thequinnmarrshow] Subscribe for more nostalgic interviews every week! Follow me: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarr] Instagram (Show): [https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarrshow] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@thequinnmarrshow] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@thequinnmarrshow] #MikePongracz #TommyTexter #Cineplex #Sportsnet #VoiceOver #VoiceOverArtist #CanadianTV #Commercials #TheQuinnMarrShow #Podcast #Nostalgia #Radio #TommyTexterReturns #AI #CanadianEntertainment

Joseph Ashton on Rocket Power, Acting with a Sea Lion & His Career Today

On this week's episode, Quinn is joined by actor Joseph Ashton. Joseph talks about growing up in California, discovering his passion for acting at a young age, and how he landed his first roles in Hollywood. He shares stories from the early days of his career, including working alongside Chuck Norris, acting with a sea lion, and eventually voicing Otto Rocket in the beloved Nickelodeon series Rocket Power. Joseph also reflects on the impact Rocket Power had on a generation of fans, what it was like bringing Otto to life, and his experiences working in both television and film. Beyond acting, he dives into his journey becoming a trained fighter, competing in motor racing, and eventually pursuing a career in law enforcement as a Sheriff's Deputy. This episode is packed with nostalgia, incredible life stories, and a fascinating look at a career that has taken Joseph from Hollywood sets to the streets of California. Subscribe for more nostalgic interviews every week! Follow me: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarr] Instagram (Show): [https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarrshow] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@thequinnmarrshow] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@thequinnmarrshow] #JosephAshton #RocketPower #OttoRocket #Nickelodeon #90sKids #2000sKids #ChuckNorris #Podcast #TheQuinnMarrShow #Nostalgia #VoiceActor #California #SheriffsDeputy #MotorRacing #RocketPowerFans #NickToons

Jay Klaitz on Becoming Lester in GTA 5 & The Future of GTA 6

On this week's episode, Quinn is joined by actor Jay Klaitz. Jay talks about growing up in Florida, being the class clown as a kid, and discovering his love for acting and theatre at a young age. He shares stories from the early days of his career, eventually leading to his work with Rockstar Games on some of the early Grand Theft Auto titles before landing the iconic role of Lester Crest in Grand Theft Auto V. Jay also dives into the behind-the-scenes process of creating one of the biggest video games of all time, what it was like bringing Lester to life, how the success of GTA V changed everything, fan interactions over the years, and whether or not he could appear in Grand Theft Auto VI. This episode is packed with nostalgia, gaming stories, and an inside look at one of gaming's most legendary franchises. Subscribe for more nostalgic interviews every week! Follow me: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarr] Instagram (Show): [https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarrshow] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@thequinnmarrshow] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@thequinnmarrshow] #JayKlaitz #GTA5 #GrandTheftAuto #GTAV #RockstarGames #GTA6 #LesterCrest #GamingPodcast #Nostalgia #TheQuinnMarrShow #VideoGames #GTA #Podcast #GamingNostalgia #GrandTheftAutoV

Nolan Sotillo on Prom, Red Band Society & His Country Music Career

Nolan Sotillo joins Quinn Marr to talk about his journey from growing up in Florida to building a career across both acting and music. Nolan reflects on his childhood playing nearly every sport while also discovering a passion for singing and acting. He shares what it was like making the bold decision to leave high school early and move to Los Angeles to pursue those dreams. The conversation dives into his early acting career, including landing a role in the Disney movie Prom and developing a crush on his co-star Danielle Campbell. Nolan also talks about starring in the TV series Red Band Society and what that experience was like during a pivotal moment in his acting career. He also opens up about stepping away from acting to focus on his growing country music career, the transition from Hollywood to Nashville, what he's working on in 2026, and his plans for a return to acting in the future. Watch / Listen: [https://beacons.ai/thequinnmarrshow] Subscribe for more nostalgic interviews every week! Follow me: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarr] Instagram (Show): [https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarrshow] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@thequinnmarrshow] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@thequinnmarrshow] #NolanSotillo #PromMovie #RedBandSociety #CountryMusic #DisneyMovies #DanielleCampbell #TheQuinnMarrShow #Nostalgia #PodcastLife

David DeVore (David After Dentist) on the Viral Video That Changed YouTube

David DeVore Jr., better known as “David After Dentist,” joins Quinn to talk about the viral moment that helped define early YouTube culture. David reflects on the day his dad decided to record him after a trip to the dentist — a moment that led to the now-iconic “Is this real life?” video. He shares how the video actually sat for about six months before being uploaded and what it was like when it suddenly exploded online almost overnight. The conversation dives into the massive viral wave that followed, from media attention and interviews to becoming one of the most recognizable early internet videos of its era. David also talks about how the video later found new life years later when part of it was sold as an NFT and what it's been like growing up with a piece of internet history attached to your name. He also opens up about life since the viral moment, how he looks back on the experience today, and what it means to have been part of one of YouTube's earliest viral sensations. Watch / Listen: [https://beacons.ai/thequinnmarrshow] Subscribe for more nostalgic interviews every week! Follow me: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarr] Instagram (Show): [https://www.instagram.com/thequinnmarrshow] YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@thequinnmarrshow] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@thequinnmarrshow] #DavidAfterDentist #DavidDevore #YouTubeHistory #ViralVideo #InternetCulture #EarlyYouTube #TheQuinnMarrShow #Nostalgia #PodcastLife