Below the Belt Show

Below The Belt Show is a long running entertainment podcast that discusses the world of pop culture and entertainment as well as features interviews of celebrities and public figures. Hosted by Al Sotto and co-hosted by Chachi McFly and Mike "The General" Zad, we talk to the biggest names in pop culture and entertainment on our podcast as well as on-location at some of the largest pop culture events, film festivals and more!

Below the Belt Show is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Below the Belt Show, a tv show with 500 episodes published.

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  Interview: Voice Actress Kathleen Herles from Dora The Explorer (11/13/25)

  Sep 20, 20268 min

  Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our exclusive interviews from the 2025 New York Comic Con (www.newyorkcomiccon.com). BTB's own Mike "The General" Zad talks to the voice of Dora herself, Kathleen Herles! We talk to the Kathleen about portraying Dora for so many years, including voicing Dora's mother in the new Dora series on Nickelodeon which is a full circle moment! Kathleen also mentions whether she was contacted for the live action Dora movies as well as her opinion on those iterations. Lastly, we talk to Kathleen about her favorite fandoms and the use of A.I. in the voice acting industry. Don't miss it!

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  Interview: Actress Catherine Disher from X-Men The Animated Series and X-Men 97 (11/13/25)

  Sep 20, 202610 min

  Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our exclusive interviews from the 2025 New York Comic Con (www.newyorkcomiccon.com). BTB's own Mike "The General" Zad talks to actress and voice over artist Catherine Disher who portrayed Jean Grey "Phoenix" in the original X-Men: The Animated Series and the sequel series X-Men 97 on Disney Plus. The legendary actress talks about her start in the industry and being selected to voice the iconic Jean Grey to the first Vampire series Forever Night. Other interesting topics Catherine discussed included how the voice acting industry has changed with carefully cast roles that follow political correctness, as well her thoughts on how A.I will affect the industry as well! This is a fantastic interview you do not want to miss!

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  Interview: Writer Adrian Wassel and Artist Nathan Gooden from Vault Comics Big Rig (10/29/25)

  Sep 20, 20269 min

  Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our exclusive interviews from the 2025 New York Comic Con (www.newyorkcomiccon.com). BTB's own Mike "The General" Zad talks to the writer and co-founder of Vault Comics Adrian Wassel and artist Nathan Gooden from the comic book "Post Malone's Big Rig." The cousin creators from Vault Comics discuss the beginnings of the company, how they collaborated with superstar artist Post Malone, the creative process of taking Post's ideas to script, pencil and ink, and the upcoming live action Big Rig film directed by Michael Bay which was announced at NYCC! In addition, Adrian and Nathan talk about the other Vault Comics property, "Barbaric" which will be an upcoming Netflix series featuring Sir Patrick Stewart! Don't miss this interview!

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  Interview: Actress Janet Varney from Platonic and The Legend of Korra (10/22/25)

  Sep 20, 20267 min

  Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our exclusive interviews from the 2025 New York Comic Con (www.newyorkcomiccon.com). BTB's own Al Sotto talks to actress and voice talent Janet Varney from the Apple TV series Platonic, The Legend of Korra and much more! Janet talks to us about her NYCC experience, whether she would work on a Legend of Korra live action series, her work on Platonic and the audition process, as well as Rose Byrne praising her improv skills! Janet also talked about her fandom of Alien Earth, voice directing "Rock Paper Scissors" and her new Netflix animated series Splinter Cell: Deathwatch. Don't miss it!

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  Interview: Voice Actor Christopher Randolph from Metal Gear Solid (10/22/25)

  Sep 20, 20266 min

  Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents our exclusive interviews from 2025 New York Comic Con (www.newyorkcomiccon.com). BTB's own Al Sotto talks to the veteran voice and screen actor about voicing Metal Gear Solid's Huey and Otacon, whether he has become a fan of playing the video game, the latest update on whether there will be a Metal Gear Solid live action film or series, and whether he would want to be on board with a film iteration of the popular video game franchise. In addition, Christopher talks about portraying a judge in Law and Order and other television projects. Don't miss it!

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