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The TFAL crew is no stranger to the world of animation. In episode 28 (<a href="https://thisfilipinoamericanlife.com/2018/09/12/episode-28-tfal-talks-voice-acting-and-secrets-fears/">TFAL talks Voice Acting (and Secrets & Fears)</a>), the crew had a conversation with voice actors Eric Bauza (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bauzilla/">@bauzilla</a>) and Earl Baylon (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/earlybgoode/">@earlybgoode</a>). While Producer Mike and Elaine were on their trip in the Philippines, they were able to connect with Oscar nominated animation director and founder of Rise Up Animation (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/riseupanimation/">@riseupanimation</a>), Bobby Pontillas (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bobbypontillas/">@bobbypontillas</a>).
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This conversation took place in the lobby of the Fairmont Makati (over a delicious meal, naturally), hence the background noise throughout. Many thanks to Bobby for taking the time to talk with Elaine and Producer Mike!
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