Rob Paulsen has spent his career giving a voice to some of animation’s most beloved characters. Then throat cancer threatened the very thing that made his career possible.

In Episode 6 of Big C Energy, legendary voice actor Rob Paulsen joins Alison Haislip for a hilarious, heartfelt conversation about his stage III throat cancer diagnosis, undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, and finding humor when things were at their hardest.

Rob reflects on being told that his doctors could cure him, but would “almost have to kill” him first, and how his ability to laugh became part of the medicine that carried him through treatment. He and Alison also discuss second opinions, trusting your gut when choosing doctors, the unexpected kindness of strangers, and why surviving cancer gave Rob an even deeper appreciation for the characters and fans who have shaped his life.

And yes, the voice behind Yakko, Pinky, Raphael, and Donatello brings a few familiar voices along for the ride.

Topics discussed:

• Rob Paulsen’s stage III throat cancer diagnosis

• Chemotherapy and radiation treatment

• How cancer threatened his career as a voice actor

• Finding humor during cancer treatment

• Why second opinions matter

• Trusting your gut when choosing your medical team

• Life after throat cancer and treatment side effects

• The impact of Animaniacs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

• Connecting with fans and children facing serious illness

• Using kindness and humor to help others

• Head and neck cancer awareness and resources

▶️ Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/pcfHrwEb7Ao

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Big C Energy is part of the Community Health Media Podcast Network, where meaningful conversations help patients, caregivers, advocates, and healthcare professionals learn from one another, one story at a time.

Featured music: “Lived to Tell the Story” by Coby Brown

Purchase the song here: https://cobybrown.bandcamp.com/track/lived-to-tell-the-story

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