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  • Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
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    00:00:00 Who is Aleks Le
    00:01:55 Moving to America while knowing only 3 words
    00:09:25 Moving to Canada at 14-years old
    00:12:00 Understanding yourself
    00:14:49 Powerlifting
    00:18:35 Injuries
    00:19:34 Moving back to America was depressing
    00:20:24 Aleks thought he'd become a mangaka and die alone at 40
    00:24:07 Vessi
    00:25:20 Spending 16 hours a day learning how to voice act
    00:28:41 Recording a demo reel
    00:29:08 Writing to agencies and lying in your CV
    00:33:40 Scamming through school
    00:38:57 Trying to get help from your parents
    00:40:43 Aleks had less than 2 months to succeed
    00:45:52 Lying about being an anime voice actor
    00:47:45 Connor also lied
    00:48:48 Aleks helped Garnt with voice acting
    00:53:20 Luck plays a big part
    00:56:27 You need to be okay with failing
    00:57:50 How we met
    00:59:34 Aleks felt famous at AX with Trash Taste
    01:04:28 Garnt was completely zoned out during AX
    01:06:24 Rent a Girlfriend
    01:09:31 Fighting for what you believe is right
    01:12:57 Demon Slayer was his big breakthrough
    01:16:58 Getting the part even though auditions were closed
    01:21:37 Defending Zenitsu
    01:24:33 He Lied about being 36 years old
    01:29:09 The Balance System
    01:37:05 Being burnt out
    01:39:40 Travelling from one convention to another
    01:40:39 Being worried about losing his passion
    01:43:41 Will people get tired of Aleks if he's in everything
    01:47:33 Really changing your voice
    01:53:03 Aleks' 3x3
    01:57:21 Mashle
    02:05:13 Where you can find Aleks

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  • @AleksLe
    @AleksLe 2 місяці тому +16481

    Shoutout to the boys for having me on this episode, it was so much fun! Sorry for the insane lore dump, I was so nervous LMAO 💀 I’ve read some of the comments & I wanted to thank those who enjoyed it for being so kind & cool. And sorry to some viewers if this ep wasn’t your cup of tea, thanks for giving it a shot at least! Love these guys & I wish them nothing but the best. Always 💙 (also lemme shill Solo Leveling & Mashle dub comin out tomorrow real quick 🫡)

    • @achithebunny4103
      @achithebunny4103 2 місяці тому +757

      Can’t wait for you to say “ERECT”

    • @Astral52_
      @Astral52_ 2 місяці тому +300

      Your story is very inspirational. Big congrats on your accomplishments and in all you've done so far. Keep doing amazing things and Fight On!

    • @ImVeryWholesome
      @ImVeryWholesome 2 місяці тому +171

      I love the Lore, didn’t know the grind and this gives me so much more motivation

    • @ooga5643
      @ooga5643 2 місяці тому +78

      Holy shit dude you are doing so great as jinwoo!

    • @amazing2157channel
      @amazing2157channel 2 місяці тому +47

      I loved your performance of Mashle in the first cour’s English dub, glad season 2 finally is relasing. Can’t wait to binge it when it is done. The whole dub is good.

  • @kdr_roxas
    @kdr_roxas 2 місяці тому +4465

    "without all of those white women who helped me through high school" is wild 💀

    • @ammi5311
      @ammi5311 2 місяці тому +147

      Rizz

    • @mrswag2866
      @mrswag2866 2 місяці тому +400

      Honestly, man seem to have rizzed his way through a lot things, most people who helped him were women lmao

    • @Jekiterio
      @Jekiterio 2 місяці тому

      @@mrswag2866 Its because woman (especially white woman) are gullible to guilt and tragedy due to being too alturistic.

    • @kdr_roxas
      @kdr_roxas 2 місяці тому +151

      @@mrswag2866 fr lmfao if it worked then hey who am I to judge, it was just his delivery of the line that cracked me up

    • @CDodger24
      @CDodger24 2 місяці тому +196

      ​@@mrswag2866 Real life manhwa protagonist

  • @redred7702
    @redred7702 2 місяці тому +1144

    What I learned from this episode is that to be a successful voice actor you have to:
    Lose all hope, Regain hope, Lie, Commit Fraud, More lying, So much persistence, and a shit ton of charisma

    • @secrab3012
      @secrab3012 Місяць тому +48

      And be a body builder

    • @dumflame
      @dumflame Місяць тому +39

      And be in debt

    • @deusex9731
      @deusex9731 Місяць тому +17

      AAAND have the main character voice

    • @CrimsonCharan
      @CrimsonCharan 13 днів тому +2

      So... Reigen from Mob Psycho

  • @LuminescentShadows
    @LuminescentShadows 2 місяці тому +1866

    This podcast was an odyssey.
    Truthfully, I’m not their target demographic, I don’t watch anime, I don’t follow any of the hosts and only found this podcast by chance because of their NileRed episode. But I was spellbound by Aleks’ story, he told it so beautifully it genuinely made me emotional, cheering for his first success in LA, flabbergasted at his uni exam results, and heartbroken at the thought of a 14 year old kid being essentially abandoned in another country to fend for himself but ends up finding purpose and joy despite his circumstances.
    I hope he finds the peace and contentment he’s looking for. For someone who grew up on unstable ground without support from parental figures to pursuing a career in such a volatile industry as entertainment and actually finding success - he deserves to take a moment to catch his breath.

    • @alphakowaclips
      @alphakowaclips 2 місяці тому +151

      Don't worry, this podcast talk about anything except anime

    • @destituteanddecadent9106
      @destituteanddecadent9106 2 місяці тому +73

      Seriously, he should write a memoir. I'm pretty sure his story would have universal appeal, not just within the anime community.

    • @aquila7602
      @aquila7602 2 місяці тому +34

      Oh nah don't worry we're not their target demographic either lmao since this podcast discusses every topic except for anime

    • @LeonNeon20
      @LeonNeon20 2 місяці тому +2

      Why don’t you watch anime?

    • @ianlulu
      @ianlulu 2 місяці тому +1

      Seriously it was such a good episode. So inspiring

  • @joewaldeck
    @joewaldeck 2 місяці тому +1794

    Aleks has protagonist powers. Man had the wildest adolescence, through sheer determination and some luck he got his dream job.

    • @Youknowwhathido
      @Youknowwhathido 2 місяці тому +16

      I’m not going to lie, I felt like he was lying at times or exaggerating

    • @tbu987ify
      @tbu987ify 2 місяці тому +3

      ​@@Youknowwhathidohad the same feeling that yeah this guy exaggerates a lot

    • @HP-tw6tl
      @HP-tw6tl 2 місяці тому

      I actually feel he's understating a lot of stuff, cause he doesn't wanna get into it. Especially abiut his parents and stuff​@@tbu987ify

    • @johnnybravo8664
      @johnnybravo8664 2 місяці тому +3

      ​@@Youknowwhathido I got big liar vibes from his stories

    • @sarcasticsuperjerk18
      @sarcasticsuperjerk18 2 місяці тому +17

      @@tbu987ifyHighly doubt it, sounds like the type of shit voice actors tend to go through

  • @TheAnimeMen
    @TheAnimeMen 2 місяці тому +4433

    Met Aleks IRL, and he’s a great guy man.

    • @miyukisakiko
      @miyukisakiko 2 місяці тому +89

      Woah you guys also watch trashtaste😮

    • @elive1367
      @elive1367 2 місяці тому +211

      @@miyukisakikoOf course. Their name is too close to the Anime Man for them not to.

    • @ICgay4
      @ICgay4 2 місяці тому +4

      Nice where?

    • @IHateAnime_
      @IHateAnime_ 2 місяці тому +6

      yooo AnimeMen❗❗

    • @kyparislol
      @kyparislol 2 місяці тому +53

      @@miyukisakikocdawvg also collabed with them on their dance video

  • @TealVelvet
    @TealVelvet 2 місяці тому +320

    41 minutes in...
    this ain't a podcast episode, this is an audio book. I feel like i'm getting a movie told. 😂

  • @KeyboardKlutz_0
    @KeyboardKlutz_0 2 місяці тому +3984

    "So the trick to being a voice actor........ is FRAUD."
    You uh... you wanna tell us something there Conner?

    • @AxverEnder
      @AxverEnder 2 місяці тому +233

      Well Connor did gain some popularity by mimicking a voice actor

    • @botthemaddog3942
      @botthemaddog3942 2 місяці тому +8

      2004?

    • @dachosenone207
      @dachosenone207 2 місяці тому +14

      Says the one who also did it

    • @ryana5435
      @ryana5435 2 місяці тому +3

      I’m curious. What have Conner done?

    • @tsukuneboy
      @tsukuneboy 2 місяці тому +51

      I mean he's a Welsh who got famous by mimicking a posh English character.........

  • @Exceed_HS
    @Exceed_HS 2 місяці тому +581

    Aleks Le is definitely the biggest name of all the new gen VAs of the 2020s so it’s funny how his story is literally an anime protagonist

  • @mayonnaisesamurai
    @mayonnaisesamurai 2 місяці тому +885

    I’m not even halfway thru this vid and the lore is INSANEEEE 😭😭 the whole fraud arc is the definition of “LET HIM COOK‼️” 😭😭someone needs to adapt Aleks’ life into an anime

    • @MasterReshi
      @MasterReshi 2 місяці тому +42

      Fraud Arc is fucking sending me ❤

    • @dunzek943
      @dunzek943 2 місяці тому +36

      Stereotypical Asian immigrant gang rise up 💯💯 WE GOT THAT DAWGGGG

    • @james-johnkelly2598
      @james-johnkelly2598 2 місяці тому +13

      Imagine him going to voice for himself and not getting it lmao

    • @exceptionallyriso
      @exceptionallyriso Місяць тому +3

      So many successful people I heard about went through the fraud era and I feel like I should do it to have a chance lmao

    • @Nuk335
      @Nuk335 27 днів тому +1

      arc of a comedy slice of life

  • @CallMeAi
    @CallMeAi 2 місяці тому +297

    I 100% agree with Aleks on Zenitsu. Zenitsu is one of my favorite characters ever. His ability to admit his fear and wanting to run away, and his will to stay and fight despite it, IS what makes him brave and so relatable. It really does make him seem more "human" in a way the other characters don't.

  • @moshi4528
    @moshi4528 2 місяці тому +4201

    holy shit its persona 3

    • @hamtier
      @hamtier 2 місяці тому +276

      John persona 3 reload

    • @Gabi-nq7vz
      @Gabi-nq7vz 2 місяці тому +112

      THE BLUE GUUUUUUUYYY

    • @datpotatoes4005
      @datpotatoes4005 2 місяці тому +100

      He preloaded my Persona 3 🥰

    • @justarandombluebird8222
      @justarandombluebird8222 2 місяці тому +35

      It's makoto chluki from the epic game persona 3 reload

    • @Charle_Z
      @Charle_Z 2 місяці тому +8

      @@datpotatoes4005Ayo 🤨📸

  • @NurseLee
    @NurseLee 2 місяці тому +2833

    It's Luke from the Streets!

    • @arthuralbuquerque8824
      @arthuralbuquerque8824 2 місяці тому +161

      Did you know his favorite things are raw DI, stale bread, water without any ice, Spamming EX DP on wakeup aaaaand dirt.

    • @justarandombluebird8222
      @justarandombluebird8222 2 місяці тому +38

      Nah it's makoto chluki from the epic game persona 3 reload

    • @NurseLee
      @NurseLee 2 місяці тому +43

      @@arthuralbuquerque8824 To add on, he also loves taking his friends to... "MEMPHIS!"

    • @DizzyDYaDigg
      @DizzyDYaDigg 2 місяці тому +6

      Thank you I came straight to the comments for this and this was the first one

    • @Jaded_Jinx
      @Jaded_Jinx 2 місяці тому +17

      No, that's clearly Chluke. he's not blonde!

  • @afellay7x259
    @afellay7x259 2 місяці тому +213

    Usually, i only watch Trash Taste while i'm eating, 30 minutes at max. But for this episode, i watched it straight from the start until the end without pause because of how interesting, funny, and inspirational the conversation is. I have respect for Aleks Le for the grind and struggle he did to get where he is right now. He did anything necessary and putting everything on the line.
    But, what really hits me is something that he said. This is not the exact wording but he was saying along these lines, "i don't want to just sit and watching the life goes on, the time just fly away." I didn't come from a family that suffers poverty, nor a family who is rich enough. Sometimes i feel like i'm not trying hard enough at everything i do, because i have backups if i fail. Family will help me financially, that is what i always think. So, all this time i am someone that contradicts Aleks Le's person: wasting his life away, don't care whatever happens, i will do what i like, never thinking what will happen to me becaause i have emergency escape plan through my family.
    Watching this episode got me thinking, maybe i must not let opportunities that i have now slide away easily. I must change to be a better person, appreciating everything better, doing harder grind, and not letting the days waste away easily.
    Thank you for inviting Aleks to the Trash Taste Podcast. Cheers to you guys 🎉

    • @a_panda_on_yt
      @a_panda_on_yt 2 місяці тому +17

      omg i really felt this! this honestly ended up being one of my fav trash taste ep despite me not knowing who this guy was and i can’t remember the last dub i’ve watched. like i was so invested😭

  • @gurnoorsekhon6402
    @gurnoorsekhon6402 2 місяці тому +79

    Felt like the dude was genuinely happy to be on the show and having fun talking. It's always more enjoyable for the audience if they are enjoying too.

  • @anabenskywalker122
    @anabenskywalker122 2 місяці тому +1269

    I knew when he said he was going to Japan they’d bring him on for an episode. Really glad to see him. Probably one of my favorite current English VAs. Very talented

    • @AleksLe
      @AleksLe 2 місяці тому +181

      We were barely able to make it work bc of our schedules but I’m so glad we did it!

    • @ryana5435
      @ryana5435 2 місяці тому +2

      Wait I don’t know much about English dub cuz I don’t speak English well so this voice actor is usually in California dubbing for some licensers like Sentai filmworks and some streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and he went to Japan for a trip or something at least three weeks ago (cuz Conner is now on cyclethon for two weeks) and did this recording?

    • @yogichopra6606
      @yogichopra6606 2 місяці тому +13

      @@AleksLe It was great to hear about the man behind all these characters, best regards for your future endeavors.

    • @Ash_AA
      @Ash_AA 2 місяці тому +2

      @@ryana5435 i assume this is when he went to Japan for the Demon Slayer event.

    • @KuroShiiiro
      @KuroShiiiro 2 місяці тому +2

      def my fav rn. got me tappin into dubs fr

  • @fartmicrowave
    @fartmicrowave 2 місяці тому +5165

    Whoever that girl is is a saint for doing all of Aleks's school work for only 500 dollars a semester

    • @ioaza
      @ioaza 2 місяці тому +197

      in some countries, it's a lot of money, so maybe she's from there.

    • @goatsnightmare7076
      @goatsnightmare7076 2 місяці тому +320

      bro 500$ is insane 💀

    • @Pastrysourpuss
      @Pastrysourpuss 2 місяці тому +21

      ⁠​⁠​⁠@@ioazacomment gave me a nostalgia jumpscare lol

    • @dima9994
      @dima9994 2 місяці тому +100

      or they all had the same classes and she just gave him her copies to edit

    • @goldenoodles6281
      @goldenoodles6281 2 місяці тому +57

      well i'm guessing this was probably about 5+ years earlier which while not a lot is quite a hefty chunk for a college student, esp for a CC. That is practically like half the price of a course at some CCs. Also they probably just gave him a copy of the work tbh.

  • @RanwulfMaxwell
    @RanwulfMaxwell 2 місяці тому +1209

    Oh man, his work as Thorffinn was awesome. "I have no enemies" was on point.

    • @justSunny7
      @justSunny7 2 місяці тому +18

      Sometimes he streams on twitch too

    • @AleksLe
      @AleksLe 2 місяці тому +244

      Glad you liked it. I got to contribute & rework a lot of his scripts in that dub too! Super proud of how it turned out.

    • @tristancoffin
      @tristancoffin 2 місяці тому +17

      @@pixion_ bro this ain't a court of law, memory is flawed. Man's got the cctv

    • @Spaarrow_
      @Spaarrow_ 2 місяці тому +67

      ​@@pixion_wrong dub "the i have no enemies at all" is the Crunchyroll dub, Aleks did the Netflix dub

    • @gastar805
      @gastar805 2 місяці тому +42

      ​@@pixion_that was the crunchyroll dub, aleks did thorfinn in the netflix dub, dont ask me why it has two dubs, its a bunch of legal stuff that i couldnt hope to explain.

  • @REChronic54
    @REChronic54 2 місяці тому +75

    I can already see Aleks being nominated for best guest and best story. He’s up there with Pete for having this vibe that you’re just drawn towards.

  • @kairos_fluent
    @kairos_fluent 2 місяці тому +83

    At 16:20 - Garnt's experience of being invisible in high school is common among second-gen Asians. I think Asian immigrant parents are completely ignorant in knowing that yes, your children might be educationally/financially advantaged compared to you but there's a huge social handicap in just not being able to blend in and don't be surprised if your kid is a loner or very shy.
    This intense striving for all this 'American/Western Dream' stuff when you can't *fully* assimilate makes the striving kind of redundant. Immigrant parents should want financial and *social* success for their kids, just my two cents.

    • @Rosa-kd2cl
      @Rosa-kd2cl 2 місяці тому +2

      And in a lot of cases the social is the most important of all (especially since it can help with networking)!

    • @91010186
      @91010186 2 місяці тому

      This is why we should tighten the borders and avoid letting them in

    • @ryana5435
      @ryana5435 2 місяці тому +4

      Assimilation kinda has a meaning of “abandon your minority’s identity and culture to resemble majority group’s values, behaviors, beliefs”. It’s better to use “acculturation” or “integration”

  • @SnowpointSilver
    @SnowpointSilver 2 місяці тому +352

    Aleks must be my favourite guest this trash taste season and easily in my top 3 favourite guest in all of trash taste. He is such a methodical guy; the stories and aspirations he tells are so compelling just like Pete. He fits in so well with the boys too.
    I hope we see more of him on trash taste again.

    • @HafidzMurshidie
      @HafidzMurshidie 2 місяці тому +3

      Well, we know one of em is Pete (PremierTwo).. And Aleks Le is another one.. So, who's the other one in the Top 3..?

    • @gurlgotswag10
      @gurlgotswag10 2 місяці тому +1

      And they both voiced in the same cult too what a coincidence

    • @SnowpointSilver
      @SnowpointSilver Місяць тому +1

      @@HafidzMurshidie for me Pete, Aleks, and NileRed

  • @Ratchetrpg01
    @Ratchetrpg01 2 місяці тому +792

    For those wondering, Aleks first role was for The Laws of the Universe Part 1 (2018)

    • @Kale-mf3jb
      @Kale-mf3jb 2 місяці тому +23

      I know nothing of this film, is there some reason he didn’t want to say it?

    • @Ditchdigger2005
      @Ditchdigger2005 2 місяці тому +215

      ​@@Kale-mf3jbIt was made by a cult called Happy Science.
      Mother's Basement covered them in 2 videos.

    • @orein1880
      @orein1880 2 місяці тому +23

      I was about to say that wasn't as long ago but the remembered that's 6 years ago

    • @wingracer1614
      @wingracer1614 2 місяці тому +37

      @@Ditchdigger2005 Oh my. Well at least something good came from those films

    • @maybeavioletflower
      @maybeavioletflower 2 місяці тому +1

      Dude same, was gonna say that that was 2-3 years ago, but wow 6 years huh, time flies by quickly @@orein1880

  • @hatsquid7253
    @hatsquid7253 2 місяці тому +44

    the talk about the "i have no enemies" thing and the pauses in japanese reminds me of advent children dub specifically at the end
    "stay where you belong.... in my memories"
    and the response is so weird because they matched lip flaps because he responds immediately
    "I will............................... never be a memory"
    but obviously i just hear "stay where you belong, in my memories" "i will"

  • @krol9507
    @krol9507 2 місяці тому +35

    Aleks Le lore goes crazyyyy. He's one of my fav newer VAs and hearing about his journey makes me appreciate his work even more. Keep going 🗣️🔥🔥🔥

  • @AnimeRPGFreakKenny
    @AnimeRPGFreakKenny 2 місяці тому +488

    Aleks was definitely not on my bingo card for trash taste guests, but a welcome one. I'm starting to appreciate more dub work recently, so having him on to talk about his career is more than welcome.
    Now bring Junpei (Zeno Robinson) on next for some Brokeback Tartarus shenanigans

    • @Sinistralitee
      @Sinistralitee 2 місяці тому +22

      you know what? bring every VA from P3R on here, that would be nice

    • @proboscisguy
      @proboscisguy 2 місяці тому +8

      Kaggy would also be neat

    • @silis_pap8473
      @silis_pap8473 2 місяці тому +15

      Alejandro would be dope since he's already acquainted with Garnt

    • @themisclick1073
      @themisclick1073 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Sinistralitee and the old VA's they are underrated.

  • @mikeyy7328
    @mikeyy7328 2 місяці тому +253

    Everything Aleks says about his upcoming and how things came to be are all like make it or break it moments and holy shit I can’t stop smiling when he said he succeeded or something worked out in his favor along with other finer details.
    In a way he really is the main character and I agree his life could really be a movie or a short film.

    • @averagejoey2000
      @averagejoey2000 2 місяці тому +10

      it would get bad reviews for being unrealistic, Mary Sue

    • @rayq4235
      @rayq4235 2 місяці тому +18

      @@averagejoey2000 thank goodnes the manga is goated

  • @CrafterProductions
    @CrafterProductions 2 місяці тому +46

    He is such a great storyteller. Also very calming voice

  • @bruce2953
    @bruce2953 2 місяці тому +19

    Aleks is literally Nagito from Danganronpa. Luck coming in waves to the point where he could time his good luck and accept the bad

  • @zerenityzerene4410
    @zerenityzerene4410 2 місяці тому +171

    Ngl this is probably one of my favorite episodes of trash taste ever. Aleks's story was fun and interesting to hear and he did a great job telling it!

  • @Anonymous-yb1ho
    @Anonymous-yb1ho 2 місяці тому +45

    I quite resonate with Aleks story. Not even remotely the same industry, but after spending so much to study overseas and wasting so much time trying to find a job, I finally am getting a close to my dream in working and living in Australia. Shit ain’t easy, but i think he said it the best by having the right level of confidence and arrogance to bullshit your way through and actually doing and achieving it.

  • @Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache
    @Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache 2 місяці тому +27

    Aleks was on that Asian "Do Whatever You Can to Survive and Watch TV" grindset. Those two things may not seem equally important to some, but it is the lifeblood for our people.
    Looking forward to the Aleks Le anime miniseries. They won't even have to embellish a lot of the details to make it entertaining. It's already wild as it is.

  • @yaqootmirza7389
    @yaqootmirza7389 2 місяці тому +141

    Wtf this is one of their best guest episodes dude is insanely entertaining and an amazing storyteller

  • @AlbertYamada
    @AlbertYamada 2 місяці тому +358

    For anyone wondering, The Laws of the Universe Part 1 (2018) was his first role and he played Dahar an evil alien.

    • @Snzn18
      @Snzn18 2 місяці тому +34

      That freaking movie was marketed back then that have a star studded cast of great VAs. I watched it solely for that. And was oblivious it was a a Happy Science anime mythology for their cult.
      Granted I immediately forgot all about that movie until Mother's Basement made a video about it then for some reason when he was summarizing the story it felt as though that I had watched the movie.
      Until at some point I rembered I did watched it and kept laughing I unknowingly watched a Happy Science Anime

    • @DraptorRonin
      @DraptorRonin 2 місяці тому +23

      Aha! I knew it! When he mentioned the cast list, I immediately got flashbacks to Mother’s Basement!
      No wonder he didn’t want to talk about that gig much. Probably not one of his proudest moments having voiced in a cult-propaganda film.

  • @solriver267
    @solriver267 2 місяці тому +26

    geez, aleks bad luck is borderline unreal. Take care, man. u are doing hella good job but take a break when you need to. This episode has been great!

  • @justanotherpxrson
    @justanotherpxrson 18 днів тому +4

    I will never get sick of seeing aleks in stuff. He is so skilled.

  • @lazybeardedguy
    @lazybeardedguy 2 місяці тому +202

    i felt alex had more to say, i think a pert two is needed

    • @battlefuta9953
      @battlefuta9953 2 місяці тому +2

      No thanks, it was pretty boring episode as it is.
      No hate for the man of course.
      Just nothing really new.
      We already know how VA industry works from Conor

    • @T.Yen1557
      @T.Yen1557 2 місяці тому +126

      @@battlefuta9953between me and the ceo of Facebook, we ain’t too different. Except for the fact that he’s the ceo of Facebook and I made a one day business for fun.

    • @battlefuta9953
      @battlefuta9953 2 місяці тому

      @@DoNotFussofcorce not.
      I know what trash taste is about.
      I basically said that todays guest was boring to me.

    • @samuraijosh1595
      @samuraijosh1595 2 місяці тому +63

      @@battlefuta9953 i think Alex origin story was more interesting than talking about VA industry. I think Alex can be called back to share more stories from his life besides the VA part. He already vibes a lot with Garnt.

    • @dickthebirthdayboy2132
      @dickthebirthdayboy2132 2 місяці тому

      No one cares virgin

  • @MrDeathCell
    @MrDeathCell 2 місяці тому +87

    This guy is the definition of a Hustler. God damn amazing focus and commitment to his goal no matter the method.

  • @terechii
    @terechii Місяць тому +6

    I imagine his parents are still waiting in Florida like "Anytime now"

  • @marsapan4579
    @marsapan4579 Місяць тому +9

    the progression of me starting with this episode like "oh, new guest, cool" to "i am in love with this man" is embarrassing. I just freaking love his mindset and personality, like just wow.

  • @dinonuggets7148
    @dinonuggets7148 2 місяці тому +41

    I really like how this internet funny guy is also actually a serious voice actor who voices in some serious heavy hitters, but he still chooses to shitpost. A man of the people

  • @YewJinChai
    @YewJinChai 2 місяці тому +164

    no way its the guy that levels up individually

    • @mazoru6926
      @mazoru6926 2 місяці тому +6

      for real?

    • @karlm7592
      @karlm7592 Місяць тому

      😂😂😂

    • @IanTho1
      @IanTho1 Місяць тому +3

      the guy who levels solo?

    • @cherobu2288
      @cherobu2288 Місяць тому +5

      @@IanTho1 The independent leveler

    • @IanTho1
      @IanTho1 Місяць тому +1

      @@cherobu2288 that's actually way better than what I said 😭

  • @patrick8017
    @patrick8017 2 місяці тому +20

    This is the second time I'm so invested in watching a whole episode of trash taste. Most engaging and very progressive storytelling along with Pete's first guesting episode. I still rewatch that episode from time to time.

    • @nickmilo932
      @nickmilo932 Місяць тому

      I love Jan's episode too! To me is on the same level as these ones.

  • @nihal5225
    @nihal5225 2 місяці тому +17

    Didn't even know who Aleks was before this, but now, this has become one of my favourite episodes from Trash Taste. What a story!

  • @Nanoboosty
    @Nanoboosty 2 місяці тому +404

    Aleks Le is such a goat, i love his work so much, I aspire to be a VA like him

    • @alabaster3535
      @alabaster3535 2 місяці тому +10

      I hope you make it!!

    • @daniel-ix8wx
      @daniel-ix8wx 2 місяці тому +12

      *aspire .had to do it. gl bro

    • @Nanoboosty
      @Nanoboosty 2 місяці тому +5

      @@alabaster3535 tysm :)

    • @Nanoboosty
      @Nanoboosty 2 місяці тому +1

      @@daniel-ix8wx ah mb i typed this really fast but thank you!!

    • @AleksLe
      @AleksLe 2 місяці тому +41

      Good luck on your journey!

  • @isumairu25
    @isumairu25 2 місяці тому +587

    BEAST MODE BABY!

  • @svgerd
    @svgerd 2 місяці тому +12

    this might be one of my favourite episodes, its quite different from the usual ones but it was really insightful - would love for another ep w/ aleks

  • @Ryocniel
    @Ryocniel 2 місяці тому +6

    How is Aleks both so chill, yet so absolutely unhinged at at the same time

  • @kjashdjas
    @kjashdjas 2 місяці тому +222

    HIT THE STREETS

  • @steeredmeat
    @steeredmeat 2 місяці тому +133

    DUDE YES. I've first heard of Aleks from his dub of Caimen from Dorohedoro. Ever since, I've been so proud to follow all of his works as he worked up to where he is now! Awesome to see him on Trash Taste, would have never guessed this crossover!

    • @AleksLe
      @AleksLe 2 місяці тому +28

      Based Dorohedoro enjoyer

    • @fullscreenultra
      @fullscreenultra 2 місяці тому +10

      I fuckin love dorohedoro. Very excited for season 2.

  • @Sakuraa0001
    @Sakuraa0001 2 місяці тому +8

    This might be the single greatest episode of Trash Taste ever produced. Not only was it amusing asf, it was just so real, and inspiring. This episode has lifted up my spirits to work towards my dream again. Thank you boys, and thanks Aleks Le.

  • @callofthewind
    @callofthewind 2 місяці тому +7

    As an asian guy myself, it is cool to see more role models and positive representations of people who look like me in the west. Keep on rocking Aleks!
    From another Alex. 👍

  • @retrolyzee
    @retrolyzee 2 місяці тому +84

    His scream on the awakening scene of Persona 3 Reload got me hyped af, I think recently Aleks is blowing up in popularity and I'd say it's totally deserved
    Edit: Currently of the edit of this comment, Aleks is live on twitch rn joined with Fuuka's VA Suzie Yeung!

  • @ShikiRyougi05
    @ShikiRyougi05 2 місяці тому +213

    HOLY SHIT!!!
    This is by far the most excited i've been for a trash taste episode!!!

    • @themontypython7316
      @themontypython7316 2 місяці тому +6

      Hell yeah I fucking love Aleks le

    • @ShikiRyougi05
      @ShikiRyougi05 2 місяці тому +4

      @@themontypython7316 he's literally the greatest

  • @cheyennemoore8380
    @cheyennemoore8380 2 місяці тому +35

    @AlekeLe is the epitome of get so good at your job that you doing a bad job gets the money 😂
    Loved hearing your story man. Sorry it was so difficult for you but glad you're doing well now. Happy to have you be a fellow fan of the boys. All the respect for you being picky or your roles. Makes me want to watch more dub even though I've gotten away from it recently. Thanks for defending Zen, and crazy to think you're only as old as my baby sister 😂

    • @cheyennemoore8380
      @cheyennemoore8380 2 місяці тому +2

      Hearing your story I was like "God's been looking out for this guy" especially with your crazy California trip. I'm sure he does enjoy your antics. I know I do. Would love to hear more stories sometime!

  • @John-me1hz
    @John-me1hz Місяць тому +4

    This man is the definition of fake it till you make it, and boy has he made it.

  • @JunnyJai
    @JunnyJai 2 місяці тому +112

    I think this episode has got to be one of my personal top 3 on trash taste. Damn! A very welcomed 2 hours of a roller-coaster

    • @battlefuta9953
      @battlefuta9953 2 місяці тому

      Huh, for me it's total opposite.
      Good for you tho

    • @JunnyJai
      @JunnyJai 2 місяці тому +29

      @@battlefuta9953 you don't have to go around commenting how much you didn't like the episode on every other comment btw. Keep it to yourself if you have nothing nice to say instead of spreading how you didn't like it to others.

    • @battlefuta9953
      @battlefuta9953 2 місяці тому +1

      @@JunnyJai eh, maybe I did comment about it a bit more than normal.
      But hey I think I'm pretty civil about it, and it is rare for me to find any of episodes unenjoable, so that is a rare occasion for me

    • @johndoe7017
      @johndoe7017 2 місяці тому +1

      @@battlefuta9953then why do you watch the episodes?

    • @twerkules3957
      @twerkules3957 2 місяці тому +10

      ​@@johndoe7017Because how else will these people get attention? They supposedly don't like something but always go to it to leave stupid comments so people will give them attention

  • @Thiivi13
    @Thiivi13 2 місяці тому +36

    Aleks has very quickly become one of my favorite voice actors in the anime dubbing scene! His background story was very cool to hear!

  • @nicht_ueberlegt
    @nicht_ueberlegt 2 місяці тому +10

    Already rewatching this episode because it is definitely one of the best Trash Taste episodes! I‘m grateful to hear this inspiring story. I think it is amazing of him to be so honest about his past wrongdoings caused by being simply human in unfortunate situations and a hard industry. I‘m sad to see some people in the comments label him as a bad person because of these things… (and if you have never been in a situation so dire you had to lie you must be very privileged tbh.) It‘s respectable and inspiring how he is open about imperfections yet he‘s impressive and funny! Also respect to him for being good at telling stories. It must not be easy to condense such a long story into like an hour. Also, I‘m sure everyone is saying this already so sorry for being unoriginal but he‘s got no reason to be insecure about his smile, his smile is super cute!

  • @jackvaught4713
    @jackvaught4713 Місяць тому +3

    To be honest, this episode almost made me cry. Not only has the release of P3R made my childhood so happy, but hearing Alex's voice as well. Didn't really know who he was before, but now I'm excited to see his works!
    As a second-gen. Southeast Asian, I can relate to nearly all of what he's talked about. It really warms my heart hearing someone actually put this all into words. I hope one day I can have the same drive as him. Keep working hard!

  • @ragnaricstudios5888
    @ragnaricstudios5888 2 місяці тому +75

    Whenever I comment on VAs using their normal talking voice for a lot of their roles, everyone tells me it’s hard, but Aleks kicks a lot of VAs asses when it comes to range, even ones that’s been voicing for 20+ years

  • @Thehenta1menace
    @Thehenta1menace 2 місяці тому +89

    Aleks Le is incredibly funny I remember a couple years ago at Fan Expo Toronto during the demon Slayer panel with him, Zach Aguilar and Abby Trott when they were asked who their favorite demon Slayer character is he said Tengan because he has three wives.😂

  • @ZukeIGuess
    @ZukeIGuess 2 місяці тому +12

    If anyone's wondering, after some googling I believe Aleks's first role was "Laws of the Universe Part 1".
    Tom Kenny, Yuri Lowenthal, Josh Keaton are all in it, and he plays a villain named Dahar.

  • @LUV04111
    @LUV04111 2 місяці тому +7

    Aleks is such a great storyteller, love when guests go deep into their backstory. Such a cool and charismatic guy, one of the best pod episodes yet

  • @Zagreus248
    @Zagreus248 Місяць тому +7

    Aleks is so funny. I loved when in the final episode of solo leveling he raised the dead through the sheer power of "Wakey Wakey"

  • @Hikariinu124
    @Hikariinu124 2 місяці тому +9

    i absolutely love aleks hes such a genuine human being and feels like one of us. and he just lands all the most wild roles.

  • @doodlyboy15
    @doodlyboy15 Місяць тому +2

    Came here because I saw the shorts of Aleks Le from TTshorts and it seemed fun. The lore dump was fun, I enjoyed the chemistry and atmosphere from you all. Fun watch and I enjoyed it.

  • @asafeatherstoneiv371
    @asafeatherstoneiv371 2 місяці тому +9

    Alecks is my favorite guest you’ve ever had on! Such a remarkable story! Nice job boys !

  • @bassbusterx
    @bassbusterx 2 місяці тому +93

    BEAST MODE BABY! One of my favorite modern era VAs

  • @RyzawaVT
    @RyzawaVT 2 місяці тому +48

    I fckin love Aleks, so glad he's on here, one of my fav EN VOs for sure! Genuinely one of the most interesting backstories, what a goat fr

  • @Harley-tx2jz
    @Harley-tx2jz Місяць тому +2

    The first anime, he voice in is actually Laws of the universe part 1. It also says he voiced in a video game but I think that was a lie he made it up.

  • @asteriskt8258
    @asteriskt8258 2 місяці тому +6

    This was probably one of the best and interesting episodes you guys did in awhile!

  • @pommfritzon6198
    @pommfritzon6198 2 місяці тому +90

    I think Aleks is genuienly one of the best VA's we have today. Super cool to see him on the show!

  • @statesminds
    @statesminds 2 місяці тому +14

    I love they are trying to wrap up then the video still has like 20 mins left lol

    • @SavantGardeEX
      @SavantGardeEX 2 місяці тому +4

      Yeah that's the first time they ever did that, I guess connor doesn't like him? 😂

    • @mizuki2264
      @mizuki2264 Місяць тому

      Oh that happens to me a lot, haha. I’m talking to family and we’re all wearing jackets and things, ready to go… but we leave more than thirty minutes later 😂

  • @DrDuke
    @DrDuke Місяць тому +3

    Fantastic episode, probably my favorite yet. Aleks tells stories in a way that’s impressive and keeps the audience engaged

  • @Matt-rj1xe
    @Matt-rj1xe 2 місяці тому +5

    This for me was the best episode. When time allows, please do a follow up episode with Aleks.

  • @ShanerCode
    @ShanerCode 2 місяці тому +5

    Really great watch thanks for this one.

  • @MirorImage
    @MirorImage 2 місяці тому +9

    I met Aleks Le at a con just before this episode dropped, and he is one of the nicest people I've met. Deserves every bit of success he has gotten thus far!

  • @victoria_valentine
    @victoria_valentine 2 місяці тому +7

    An absolutely inspirational and crazy story. Thank you Aleks for sharing.

  • @kellyzhang6933
    @kellyzhang6933 2 місяці тому +3

    One of the funniest and down to earth podcast videos I’ve seen in a while lmao Aleks is such a cool guy!!

  • @rolandmeixner4413
    @rolandmeixner4413 2 місяці тому +5

    This was an amazing episode. Aleks Le is one of my favorite voice actors. He always does an awesome job with his roles.

  • @ultrainstinct4060
    @ultrainstinct4060 2 місяці тому +6

    This guy's life was literally an anime.

  • @teeleaf9252
    @teeleaf9252 Місяць тому +4

    Bro sounds like he lived 10 lives in one lifetime wtf. Glad he's succeeding in his dreams now.

  • @chikenman334
    @chikenman334 2 місяці тому +2

    that deep-talk was awesome. big respect to Aleks for pulling through like a chad!

  • @kavi0926
    @kavi0926 2 місяці тому +6

    i really love a man that can yapp for hours on end, plus Aleks's voice is really soothing

  • @ThatOneDude594
    @ThatOneDude594 Місяць тому +3

    im less than halfway through and im more invested than so many other shows ive watched wtf

  • @SunflowerJester
    @SunflowerJester Місяць тому +2

    Aleks was one of my favorite guests on this podcast. I knew nothing about him beforehand. I only saw the shorts and thought he seemed cool so I wanted to watch the episode. It's funny how the internet says he's 35 when hes 25 because he definitely acts older than he is. I think I liked him as a guest because of that. He's really wise. I think thats a good word for it.

  • @JayDubYew
    @JayDubYew 2 місяці тому +7

    Whoa did not expect this! Great ep!

  • @mun_
    @mun_ 2 місяці тому +15

    persona 3 reload was my first approach to persona 3 at all and I loved all of the work the cast did, I’ve really grown fond of everyone’s interpretation of the characters
    I cannot wait to watch this video once I can !!

  • @TwodeeTwodimensional
    @TwodeeTwodimensional 2 місяці тому +3

    I was enthralled from beginning to end. What a story! Aleks is a great storyteller

  • @Ghostlygoods
    @Ghostlygoods 2 місяці тому +3

    I don't usually comment on videos but this has got to be one of my favorites. Love your voice work Aleks!

  • @barbatoslupusrex6406
    @barbatoslupusrex6406 2 місяці тому +3

    Two of my favorite voice actors in one episode is craaaaazy. Both massive inspiration for me to try and become a voice actor. I hope I can meet them one day and say that I’m also a voice actor. Love you, Aleks. massive MASSIVE fan of your work and videos.

  • @gravitypull2436
    @gravitypull2436 2 місяці тому +5

    Aleks is such a good story teller what the hell lmao. I was hooked immediately. Would love to see him back on at some point!

  • @javi4591
    @javi4591 2 місяці тому +1

    This is genuinely one of the best episodes in a while. I had so much fun laughing in the middle and it's kinda cool how Aleks took the spotlight and most of the stories that were told were from his POV.

  • @96Deadeye
    @96Deadeye Місяць тому +1

    This man needs to publish an autobiography. I got gooesbumps from his story. A movie about it could actually be shown in cinemas if produced properly

  • @shahroz_r3492
    @shahroz_r3492 Місяць тому +3

    This might be my favorite Trash Taste episode, aleks is really inspiring

  • @justSunny7
    @justSunny7 2 місяці тому +3

    Let's gooooo!! The collab I've been waiting for.

  • @Shizukanexen
    @Shizukanexen 2 місяці тому

    I think this is a new favorite Trash Taste video. Aleks was so fun to listen to and learn about.

  • @anacriscg
    @anacriscg 2 місяці тому +1

    Really enjoyed this episode! It was fun to get to know Aleks and hear about his life

  • @Karda_Nava
    @Karda_Nava 2 місяці тому +4

    I love Aleks. I’m really glad you guys had him on, & after hearing his full story I love Aleks even more now! What a cool dude & straight fucking survivor man! That’s awesome. What a guy

  • @JmzLmr
    @JmzLmr 2 місяці тому +61

    Finally, I've been waiting for this eversince Garnt and Sydney did the VA role in Mashle. Btw, what an intro 😂