Voice Chat Podcast
Hosted by Voice Chat
Three Australian YouTube animators host a casual shop-talk podcast with fellow creators about the animation industry and life online.
This was a 'creator-for-creator' podcast where three established YouTube animators held candid conversations about their craft and industry. Episodes often functioned as group therapy sessions about the pressures of content creation, celebrations of community milestones, or deep dives into a guest's specific niche. The show provided a behind-the-scenes look at the 'storytime animation' scene from the perspective of those who built it.
“Unlike solo-hosted interview shows, Voice Chat's three-host dynamic created a lively, chaotic group conversation, making guests feel less like they were being interviewed and more like they were just hanging out. The show's specific focus on the influential 'storytime animation' community gives it historical value within that niche.”
Who hosts this show
Voice Chat Podcast was a fortnightly show hosted by three Australian YouTube animators: Maaz ('TheAMaazing'), Laddi, and Rush ('Rushlight Invader'). The show featured casual, long-form conversations between the hosts and guest creators, primarily from the storytime animation community. They discussed their creative processes, the YouTube landscape, industry trends, and personal stories. The podcast ran for over 70 episodes before concluding in December 2025.
Credentials & credits
- YouTube Animator
- Storytime Animator
- Maaz: Medical Doctor
Other ventures
- TheAMaazing (YouTube Channel)
- Laddi (YouTube Channel)
- Rushlight Invader (YouTube Channel)
- Laddi's Twitch Channel
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- anz
When new episodes drop
- 01Thanks for Everything.Dec 15, 2025 · 1h 12m
- 02
- 03How to Successfully Restart Your Channel! - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 69Nov 30, 2024 · 1h 07m
- 04We bullied Crumb at VidCon - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 68Nov 4, 2024 · 1h 06m
- 05Brody Hates InfamousSwoosh and Haminations - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 67Sep 28, 2024 · 1h 08m
- 06We got "artwork" made of us - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 66Aug 31, 2024 · 1h 06m
- 07Growing Up as YouTubers with Swoosh - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 65Aug 10, 2024 · 1h 02m
- 08What Happened to Storytime Animation? - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 64Jul 7, 2024 · 1h 09m
Notable episodes
- 01Thanks for Everything.
The final episode, where the hosts announce the end of the podcast and reflect on its 7-year history, financial struggles, and future plans.
- 02Are we tired of podcasting? Looking back at the past 7 years - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 70
A celebration for hitting 100,000 subscribers where the hosts reflect on their origins, the show's early financial losses, and the evolution of the animation community.
- 03How to Successfully Restart Your Channel! - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 69
Features a discussion with guest PinkPapi on the strategic reasons for starting a new channel and includes a notable reaction to Adobe's AI animation tools.
- 04We bullied Crumb at VidCon - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 68
A classic guest episode with Crumb/CupToast that showcases the show's chaotic humor and dives into a creator's unique process (animating with her finger).
What you'll be asked on this show
The show uses a relaxed, multi-host conversational format rather than a formal interview structure. Maaz often takes the lead in introducing topics or explaining context, while Laddi and Rush contribute with questions, personal anecdotes, and comedic asides. Questions arise organically from the flow of conversation, often sparked by a shared video or a guest's recent project. The hosts build rapport through shared experiences and humor, frequently making puns on the guest's name or referencing community inside jokes. There's no standard opening or closing question; the chat simply starts and fades out.
A multi-host conversational show, not a structured interview podcast. The three hosts (Maaz, Laddi, Rush) share hosting duties, often with a guest. The tone is informal, humorous, and chaotic, frequently derailing into inside jokes and reacting to shared memes. The podcast officially concluded in December 2025.
Questions Voice Chat keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Voice Chat reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“What made you start making videos?”
Used to explore the career beginnings of hosts and guests alike.
- Q.02
“When did the running gag or pun about you start?”
Explores the community-driven lore behind a guest's personal brand.
craft
1- Q.01
“What was the catalyst to switch from [old style] to [new style]?”
Probes into significant shifts in a creator's content strategy or artistic direction.
process
2- Q.01
“Why rebrand to a new channel instead of building on your old one?”
A strategic question asked to understand the business logic behind a creator's channel decisions.
- Q.02
“How hard is it to make or do your signature thing?”
Asks about the practical, behind-the-scenes effort of a creator's unique branding or content.
technique
2- Q.01
“What program or tool do you use for your animation?”
A direct technical question to understand a guest's specific workflow.
- Q.02
“Do you prefer [tool A] or [tool B] for your work?”
A follow-up to dig deeper into a creator's specific and sometimes unconventional tool choices.
industry
1- Q.01
“Would you use this new [AI/tech] tool?”
Used to gauge a creator's stance on emerging technologies and their potential impact.
backstory
1- Q.01
“What games did you grow up playing?”
A way to connect with guests on a personal level and understand their formative influences.
advice
1- Q.01
“Explain your niche like I'm five.”
A request for the guest to simplify their specialized topic for a broader audience.
money
1- Q.01
“Does [platform] give you any revenue for being viral?”
A direct question about the often-opaque monetization of different social media platforms.
future
1- Q.01
“What's next for you?”
A closing question to give guests a chance to promote their upcoming projects.
Signature segments
- · "Crazy Story" segment
- · Thanking Patrons by name
- · Making puns based on the guest's name
- · Chaotic opening with an out-of-context clip
- · Reacting to memes and GIFs
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are almost exclusively fellow YouTube animators and content creators, often from within the hosts' immediate circle in the 'storytime animation' community, such as TheOdd1sOut, CircleToons, and Rebecca Parham of Let Me Explain Studios.
- PinkPapion How to Successfully Restart Your Channel! - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 69
- Crumb/CupToaston We bullied Crumb at VidCon - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 68
- BrodyAnimateson Brody Hates InfamousSwoosh and Haminations - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 67
- Scribblejuiceon We got "artwork" made of us - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 66
- Infamous Swooshon Growing Up as YouTubers with Swoosh - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 65
- Rebecca Parhamon What Happened to Storytime Animation? - Voice Chat Podcast Ep. 64
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast was primarily supported by direct audience contributions through Patreon and YouTube Channel Memberships, which were frequently promoted. The hosts revealed the show was a passion project that lost money for its first three years before becoming profitable.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts?
- The podcast is hosted by three YouTube animators: Maaz (@TheAMaazing), Laddi (@TheLaddi), and Rush (@RushlightInvader).
- What are the hosts' real names?
- The hosts are Maaz, Laddi, and Jordan (Rushlight Invader).
- Is the Voice Chat Podcast still running?
- No, the podcast concluded in December 2025. The final episode was titled "Thanks for Everything.".
- What is the podcast's format?
- It's a casual, long-form conversational show. Episodes feature either the three hosts reflecting together or a group chat with a guest, usually another animator.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- All episodes are available on the Voice Chat Podcast YouTube channel.
- What kind of guests appeared on the show?
- Guests were typically fellow animators and content creators from the YouTube 'storytime animation' community.
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- [03]TheAMaazing - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [04]Laddi - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
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- [06]An Interview with RushLight Invaderyoutube.com
- [07]Laddi – Bio, Age & Family Life - The Famous Peoplethefamouspeople.com
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