Bret Iwan on Becoming the Voice of Mickey Mouse
About this episode
Bret Iwan shares his journey to becoming the voice of Mickey Mouse and the significance of the role.
What would you do if you opened your email and saw a message asking if you wanted to audition for Mickey Mouse? This week, we’re joined by Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse, to talk about the surreal path that led him from artist and Disney fan to one of the most iconic roles in entertainment history. Bret shares how he found out about the opportunity, what the audition process was like, and how he approaches voicing a character who means so much to so many people around the world. In this episode, we cover: The email that changed Bret’s life How someone auditions to become the voice of Mickey Mouse What it means to carry on a role once held by Walt Disney, Jimmy MacDonald, and Wayne Allwine Bret’s background as an artist and illustrator How he approaches Mickey’s voice without making it about himself The rare connection between drawing Mickey and voicing Mickey Why Mickey still represents optimism, imagination, and Disney magic Whether you grew up with Mickey Mouse, love Disney history, or are fascinated by voice acting, this conversation is a heartfelt look at the legacy behind Disney’s most iconic character. Follow Bret on Instagram Submit a question/topic for us…
More episodes of Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast
- The Best Thing at Walt Disney World, According to Disney Fans
- The Future of Theme Parks with Sage Starkey
- What is the BEST Thing at Disney World? ft. Quincy from AllEars
- How Disney Fans Can Make a Difference
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Enchanted Ears: A Disney Adults Podcast podcast page.