Short Stuff: The Voice of God
Summary
Josh and Chuck, with Jerry filling in for Dave, honor the late Don LaFontaine, known as the "voice of God" for his iconic movie trailer narration. They discuss his prolific career, which included over 5,000 film trailers and the creation of catchphrases like "In a world where." The hosts also touch on his personal life, his final role in Phineas and Ferb, and the challenges of AI-generated misinformation regarding his Hollywood Walk of Fame status.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Homebase and California Closets
Introduction to Don LaFontaine and the difficulty of voiceovers
LaFontaine's early career and partnership with Floyd Peterson
The invention of the modern movie trailer and catchphrases
Ad break: Revisionist History podcast promo
LaFontaine's work at Paramount and rise to fame
Dominating the industry and parodying himself in ads
LaFontaine's health, death, and final performance
Hollywood Walk of Fame star and AI misinformation
Outro and iHeartRadio credits
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