Joe Gaudet on Voice Acting, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and Working with Ryan Reynolds | AJ Buckley Show

On this episode of the AJ Buckley Show, AJ sits down with voice actor and performer Joe Gaudet, best known for his work on the iconic Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise. Joe shares the behind-the-scenes journey of building a career in voiceover, acting, and balancing life as a father.
Joe dives into his experience working alongside Ryan Reynolds in a Mint Mobile commercial, including what it was like to perform impressions of Ryan and match his signature comedic timing. From landing major voice roles to navigating the entertainment industry, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and real-world perspective.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Joe Gaudet built his voiceover career
Behind-the-scenes stories from Five Nights at Freddy’s
What it’s like working with Ryan Reynolds
The art of impressions and comedic timing
Balancing acting, family life, and career growth

Whether you’re a fan of Five Nights at Freddy’s, voice acting, or looking for inspiration from someone carving their own path in entertainment, this conversation delivers.


0:00 Intro
2:50 Most people know me from impressions
4:50 Understanding the use of Chatgpt and Ai in the workspace
6:43 Bury me in Connecticut
10:08 Building the vocal booth during the pandemic
14:20 AJ absolutely loves his job from Acting to the Podcast
16:10 What was your first voice over job
18:20 I can't believe I am being paid to say this
20:21 Joe Gaudet with Ryan Reynolds Mint Mobile commercial that never aired
23:07 how do you find these voices (Christian Bale, Michael J. Fox, Michael Keaton, Arnold Schwarzenegger...)
24:38 Frank Caliendo says it's a pizza slice
27:00 AJ Buckley voice match for Guy Pearce
30:30 Being on all the time at Cons and giving it all for the fans
36:45 Starring in a Pixar movie is the end goal.
38:25 AJ's daughters first movie, The Good Dinosaur starring AJ as Nash. Daddy is that you?
45:00 Losing an identical twin and how it affected Joe.
48:50 Joe knows how to hit certain notes and emotions within his voice overs
53:30 AJ can feel when his dad is there with him
58:12 Five Nights at Freddy's is a role where I had an Oh crap this is big moment
59:00 Joe Gaudet voices Mr. Hippo, Rockstar Foxy, Funtime Foxy, and Classic Bonnie. That was his ticket to Comic-Con


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What does it mean to step into a role passed down by a legend?

In this episode of the AJ Buckley Show, AJ Buckley sits down with Australian actor Daniel MacPherson to talk about his powerful new role in the Lionsgate film “Beast.” Daniel shares the incredible story of how Russell Crowe personally gave his blessing that signaled a passing of the torch for Daniel to take on the lead role in this highly anticipated project. Daniel prepared with three years of rigorous training waiting for the film to finally be green lit.

This conversation dives deep into Hollywood, legacy, pressure, and purpose, as Daniel opens up about what it takes to carry forward something built by one of the greatest actors of all time.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Daniel MacPherson’s journey as an Australian actor breaking into major roles

• The story behind the film “Beast”

• What it meant to receive Russell Crowe’s blessing for the lead role

• The pressure of stepping into a legacy role • Behind-the-scenes insight into filmmaking and performance

• Lessons from working in Hollywood at a high level

• Staying grounded while chasing big opportunities

This episode is a must-watch for actors, filmmakers, and fans of powerful storytelling.

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0:00 Intro3:18 Are you in Australia right now? 3:36 Audio Books Scriptation and Acting with dyslexia

7:35 Started out on Neighbors in Soap Opera

12:10 The Physicality and workload of Strike Force and Seal Team

15:55 Daniel's Fan boy moment 17:15 AJ screen test for Roswell with Heath Ledger (10 Things I Hate About You) 23:15 The First of December the First Day of Summer

25:00 Croatia was nearly the place Dan settled down

29:00 Injuries from Strike back

37:25 The Trailer of Beast took AJ back to his childhood

38:50 Poker Face Directed by Russell Crowe shot during lockdown led to this moment

40:00 Land of Bad working with Liam Hemsworth, Luke Hemsworth, Milo Ventimiglia, William Eubanks and Ricky Whittle

41:50 David Frigerio tells Dan he has this MMA Script

43:20 The money kept falling short, but Russell Crowe rang "I'll back you"

46:38 Theater and refining a quality screen play day after day 4

9:30 Shot The final fight sequence in Bangkok Thailand in front of 10,000 MMA fans

1:00:00 Turning down major roles so Daniel doesn't miss time with his son

1:06:00 Learning to listen more and taking the next step

1:12:40 Daniel MacPherson is the Perfect fit for the next Wolverine

1:17:00 Rapid Fire questions

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What does it mean to lead with faith, family, and purpose? In this episode of The AJ Buckley Show, SEAL Team actor AJ Buckley sits down with Kyle Morgan—CEO of Blu Bearing, host of the BLK & BLU Podcast, and a man whose powerful story has resonated with audiences, including his appearance on the Shawn Ryan Show. Kyle opens up about the moments that shaped his life and how he met his wife Erica, the impact of fatherhood, and why faith is the foundation for everything he does today.

This conversation is raw, grounded, and deeply personal, offering insight into what it really means to lead as a man, husband, and father in today’s world.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Kyle Morgan’s journey as CEO of Blu Bearing and entrepreneur

• His story and impact from the Shawn Ryan Show

• How he met his wife and built a strong foundation of family

• Why fatherhood changed everything

• The role of faith, discipline, and leadership in his life

• Balancing business, purpose, and being present at home

• Building a legacy that matters This episode is for anyone seeking purpose, direction, and a stronger foundation in faith and family.

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What happens when trauma becomes purpose?

In this powerful episode of The AJ Buckley Show, hosted by AJ Buckley (Seal Team, CSI: New York, Supernatural...) sits down with Travis Howze—a man whose life journey has taken him through some of the toughest roles imaginable: U.S. Marine, firefighter, law enforcement officer, stand-up comedian, and now a Post Traumatic Purpose Motivational Educator.

Travis opens up about the realities of service, trauma, mental health, and finding purpose after the uniform. Through humor, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom, he shares how he transformed pain into a mission to help others rediscover their light.

The conversation dives into:
• Travis Howze’s journey from U.S. Marine to firefighter and law enforcement officer
• How stand-up comedy helped him process trauma
• The concept of Post Traumatic Purpose
• Mental health struggles faced by veterans and first responders
• Finding meaning and direction after service
• His book “Create Your Own Light” and the message behind it

This episode is raw, honest, and inspiring—especially for veterans, first responders, and anyone searching for purpose after hardship.

If you enjoy deep conversations about resilience, faith, purpose, and personal transformation, this episode is for you.

0:00 Intro
3:10 Welcome to South Carolina
5:55 You have to Kiss a Fireman
7:35 Have you been to Thailand?
14:00 You are our first guest on the podcast
18:20 I bought into the concept U.S. Marines are the hardest the toughest
25:00 Fire Fighter or Police Officer LEO what pulled you one way or the other
33:10 AJ's ride along
38:20 Travis goes back to being a Fire Fighter
44:20 what keeps AJ up at night
50:00 People will try to steal your time
53:40 Post Traumatic Purpose Tour
1:02:20 What was Travis's stand-up opener
1:07:50 8 billion people on this earth and there's one person who gets to do what I do


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