Hanging Out with Joey: A Conversation with Wayne Grayson

TLDRIn this interview, Kevin chats with voice actor Wayne Grayson, who brings the iconic character of Joey from Yu-Gi-Oh! to life. They discuss Wayne's experience voicing Joey, his favorite aspects of the character, and the impact of the show on his life and fans. Wayne shares insights into Joey's personality and reveals his natural accent is similar to Joey's voice. He also discusses his classical acting training and how he cherishes his friends. The interview concludes with Wayne's preference for hanging out with Joey over other characters from the show.

Key insights

😄Joey has a unique personality, combining humor, kindness, and seriousness.

🤔Wayne shares similarities with Joey, such as impulsiveness and cherishing friendships.

🚢Wayne's dedication to his passion matches Joey's commitment to saving a card, although he wouldn't jump off a cruise liner.

💰Wayne considers hanging out with Joey more enjoyable than with Kaiba due to Kaiba's attitude.

🙌Wayne expresses gratitude for passing down the love for Yu-Gi-Oh! to his nephew.

Q&A

Does Wayne Grayson speak like Joey in his everyday life?

Wayne's natural accent resembles Joey's voice, and he occasionally finds himself speaking in a similar manner.

Is Wayne Grayson similar to Joey in real life?

Wayne shares some similarities with Joey, such as impulsiveness and valuing friendships.

Would Wayne jump off a cruise liner to save a card like Joey?

While Wayne is dedicated to his passion, he considers jumping off a cruise liner too extreme, even for a card.

Who would Wayne prefer to hang out with from the show?

Wayne would choose to hang out with Joey over other characters, as he enjoys his personality more.

What does Wayne cherish the most?

Wayne cherishes his friends and holds them in higher regard than some of his extended family members.

Timestamped Summary

00:04Kevin and Wayne exchange greetings and prepare for the interview.

00:07Wayne discusses his love for Yu-Gi-Oh! and the impact of the show on his life. He shares his experience voicing Joey and the unique personality traits of the character.

00:25Kevin and Wayne discuss the similarities between Wayne and Joey, especially in terms of impulsiveness and their love for friends.

00:46Wayne reflects on his natural accent resembling Joey's voice and how it became iconic. He also mentions his classical acting training and attempts to shed his accent for more versatile roles.

01:31Wayne explains his dedication to his passion and the things he would do for it, drawing parallels to Joey's commitment to saving a card.

02:48Kevin asks Wayne about hanging out with a character from the show, and Wayne expresses his preference for Joey's company over other characters.

03:18Kevin concludes the interview and expresses his honor in speaking with Wayne.

03:22Wayne thanks Kevin and reciprocates the sentiment. The conversation ends on a positive note.