I'm Beast Boy and it's my birthday! - Greg Cipes voice actor on Teen Titans & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Do you ever find yourself annoying? Because I would just like to say a friendly, "Fuck you!" from my husband, who has banned your show from our house in the morning ( waffles waffles WAFFLES ) and a thank you from me for making my kids laugh.

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Do you prefer the original Teen Titans or the newest iteration? Also, what's your favorite line to say as Beast Boy?

I love both shows for different reason each has such a uniqueness to them, and my favorite line to is saying "Hey momma" in Teen Titans Go

Cipes! I'm Mark. Worked as an intern on set for Simon Says with you up in Norcal. Dunno if you remember me. Hope you are well.

Are there any voice actors you REALLY REALLY REALLY want to work with but haven't had the chance to.

And secondly, do you think your outspoken stance on animal cruelty, war, etc. Has negatively affected your career?

Peace and love brother.

Hey Bro, I still remember the Quaker church we had the group meditation. It was a great time.

Since a lot of A-list celebrities are getting in the game I would love to work with Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt and I think they would like working with me. It would be cool to have them on a feature animation film. Any thing is possible, the list can go on.

The VA I would have loved to work with Robin Williams, he inspired me more than any other VA ever has.

No not at all. If anything it has boosted my career. Most people I know think like me and prefer a world less violent and more peace full for all beings. Thats why I'm working on my own charity Peace,love and animals. It will be a shelter for all animals, orphan kids and elderly folks to bring them all together.

Not sure if you can share this, but is there any chance of the original teen titans being further developed upon/re-released?

That aside, Teen Titans Go is pure hilarity and brilliance. As a long time teen titans fan I thoroughly enjoy it. Where do the writers get most of their inspiration for the material, and do any of the actors ever contribute to content for the episodes?

I think anything is possible with this franchise. Warner Bros and Cartoon Network knows what they are doing.

I wish i could take more credit with the ideas but the writing team are mad geniuses . Sometimes the WE get to add in put on our characters. I wrote the hit song "Fade Away" that Beast Boy sings to Terra, in TTG! Season 1 episode 40 "Be Mine"

I have 4 girls (3 old enough to watch TTG). They all LOVE BEAST BOY!. Kayeln, Talya, and Leina~ Could you send a shout out to them from Beast Boy somehow?

Don't worry I got ya Mama, it's always great to have a family come together for a show

https://clyp.it/c5awtu2l

Hey Greg! Beast Boy is and has always been my favorite Teen Titan. Anyway, how did you come across meditation? I would like to learn more about it. Thanks :)

Beast Boy says thanks. I learned meditation from my father. I started with transcendental meditation, and have now explored many many styles of meditation. One of my favorite meditation teachers is Osho. He has a lot of videos online that you can watch, and just listening to him is a meditation.

Hey Greg, big fan! I have three questions, actually.

1.) What's your favorite episode of Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go? 2.) What's your funniest memory on a set, whether it be live action or voice acting? 3.) Is there a second Cipes and the People album in the works? I loved Conscious Revolution.

Thanks for the AMA! Also, happy birthday!

1. my favorite episode of TT was the Mad Mod episodes i love working with Malcon McDowell TTG!- When Beast Boy sang to Terra. I'm a hopeless romantic.
2. The funniest thing happened at the Annie Awards. The cast of TMNT was presenting and Jason Biggs pulled down my pants in front of 10,000 people.
3. Yes, I'll post a new never before released song today on my Greg Cipes Soundcloud. I'll be posting more songs. Stay tune!

Happy birthday, BB! Here's a question one must always ask a VA, Do you enjoy acting as a hero or a villain more?

I relate more to the odd ball characters. They are more like me, a bit weird and off. Not like a traditional hero or villain.

Did you ever read the comics for Teen Titans? If so did it change your view of the character?

After I booked the role I began going back and reading the comics. Growing up, I was deeply into Superman, Spiderman, Venom, and of course Ninja Turtle comics.

When you do voice over work, how do you "get in the zone"? What kind of preparation work do you do? (Mindset, throat, etc.)

Any projects coming up that you want us to know about?

Most importantly I stay healthy, to keep my voice healthy. I eat right, I surf and swim multiple times a day. The best thing I found that helps me is being a gluten free vegan.

I'm doing a new show with "Swampy" mash co-creator of Phineas & Ferb for Disney (can't say the shows name), working with the crew at disney will be great. I've been writing some music for Teen Titan Go, for some future episodes, and possibly an album. I'm also putting together an album for Mikey for TMNT. Also making my own documentaries for various personal projects. I'm creating some brand new content for my Greg Cipes YouTube channel (so Keep an eye out)

How many black belt do you have and what in?

I have a black belt in kempo karate, I attended East West academy for 14 years. Then later trained in LA with the great wall style which encompasses the most ancient forms of martial arts; including monkey style, and empty force. Which is literally moving people without touching them.

What would be your favorite animal to tirn into if you had Beast Boy's powers?

Also, what has been your favorite project you have worked on and why?

I would love to be a dog or cat, but I love animals and it would be incredible to walk the Earth as every animal, as a vegan. My favorite project that's a tough one to pin down, because I love all the work that I've been able to be a part of. Of course though Beast Boy is my favorite because he was my first.

Hey Greg! And Happy Birthday BB! You and Beast Boy have a lot in common. Would you say the development of Beast Boy over the years was the result of your personality coming out, or has Beast Boy had an influence on you? Also, Your IG account is the best! Always makes me smile. Keep doing what you're doing!

Warner Bros and Cartoon Network gave me a lot of freedom for Beast Boy with his personality and characteristics.

bb has influenced me as I him. We are very similar beings, expect he is a lot cute than me.

I have no idea who you are but happy birthday! What kind of cake are you having?

organic raw vegan burrito with a candle on it. I'm on a sugar fast. I love sweets so much!

my friends really hate your voice for some reason (i do not). Anyway, i was wondering if you could make a clip of yourself saying, "whats up fools", so that i can go up behind them and play it and freak them out? thanks

I got ya brotha,

https://clyp.it/fjyuvh0v

What's the best reaction you've gotten from anybody who's been able to recognize your voice?

Oddly enough I find that children and adults have recognized my voice. It always brightens me up when the adult recognizes me first. It's always great to see the double take on their faces.

Do you consider yourself a party dude?

Yes I consider myself a party animal. I really enjoy life, and am constantly consciously celebrating it, so you could say my whole life is a party.

Alright all I had blast answering all of your questions . Let me know you think if I did some more I of these. Hit me up on Twitter with #morecipesama

Did you work alongside the old TMNT actors (aside from Rob, of course) during crossover material in TMNT or were you guys in the studio on separate days? If you worked together, what was it like?

Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

We all recorded together as we do now. Also with any ensemble cast for a show I prefer working and reacting with the whole cast. We bond as friends and just get to have a blast together in the studio.

It was such a cool experience working with the voice masters themselves, but it was working with my childhood turtles from the 80's show. That show really influenced a lot in my life

Hey Greg, HUGE FAN. I have a crazy amount of questions but I'll try to keep it short and sweet (how tall are you you look short?) I love twentyfourseven but I can't find it anywhere online. Can you point a brother in the right direction? Finally, what was it like working with all those Gregs? And an encore question, what is your proudest moment from twentyfourseven? Thanks!

I'm quite tall for a fairy hobbit mix. Yeah I'll try and post some of the episodes that I have, keep an eye on my youtube channel. It was pretty wild with a flock of Gregs. My proudest moment was when I got to show people how to bless their water on international television.

if you could be any animal for the rest of your life what animal would you be?

In a recent past life I was dolphin living in the Bahamas, but sometimes I now pray to be a bird of some kind in my next life. I'm thinking... a seagull.

What does it take to become a voice actor? I always enjoyed doing tons and tons of voices and people always tell me to go pro. I have no want to do this I just have always been curious.

What it takes to become a VA is being able to live differently through other lives. Then being able to live through and shape your character, is what makes the best VA. It starts first with learning the craft of acting, then you move from there.

Hey pal. Beast Boy was one of my favorite super heroes growing up in that era with the action block and when Justice League was still around. Two questions!

What do you think of Beast Boy's diet? What happened to Terra?

It's the same as my diet other than I am a raw food vegan. BB can't stay away from pizza.

She hung out with the wrong dude.

Hey all I'm stepping into a recording session for a bit, I will be back to answer all your question. Keep the questions rolling in.

Hi Greg! I'm Bailey. :) I've always wanted to hear you say my name cause I absolutely love your voice plus you're pretty cute too. However I like your pets too. How many do you have and do you plan on adopting more? :)

I have 2 dogs, and a cat, and I would love to adopt hundreds of animals, and definitely plan to.

Greg, is that your real voice (The one that appeared in the Cartoon Network video)? It's very weird to listen to you with that voice, even though it's a really cool voice hahahaha Kisses and love. Happy birthday for Beast Boy!

They are all my real voice :D

How long have you been vegan?

How old is WingmanG? He's so cute!!

Oddly enough I became a vegan after watch the movie "City Slickers" and my older brother Shawn was a big influence., he is vegetarian.

My Guru Wingman is an internal being as old as the earth.

Hey Greg! What's your favorite version of Beast Boy: The TTG, the TT (original series) or the comics one? Kisses from Brazil

Anything Beast Boy rocks. I really enjoy the visuals and comedic writing of TTG.

Greg, what are some tips for becoming a vegan?

Don't eat wheat or dairy, and your a vegan... hahahaha. You'll be healthier happier in doing so. It's a lifestyle choice.

I have been too busy recently to watch Teen Titans Go! So tomorrow I will be doing a live stream watching of the episodes airing tomorrow! I'll post the times as soon as I can! Join me at hitbox.tv/GregCipes

How'd you get into voice acting??

I started doing a lot of acting in theater, it was just my calling. When I was younger I would also do funny voices, and mess with truckers over a CB radio, and some prank calls with voices. When I was branching out in acting career, I went to the Teen Titans audition, and as fate would have. I became Beast boy. Then everything moved from there, just how life works sometimes.

How sweet was the head fruit?

Beyond words bro, beyond words.

Hi Greg, I'm Simon, dunno if you remember me, but we met last year in Melbourne, Australia, when you were a guest at a comic convention called Armageddon, and told you I play music. Hope you are doing well. Out of all the characters you've played, which one resonates with you the most and you feel like you could relate to? And a very happy birthday to you

Of course I remember you. how could I forget anything from Armageddon! Currently I find that all of the roles I'm playing right now I resonate with, each character is a different aspect of myself. Iron Fist is my meditative side, Beast Boy is my funny side, and Mikey is my martial artist side.

I was really into the Animorphs book series growing up and recently remembered how they needed to wear skintight clothing in order to morph into animals properly. Does Beast Boy's outfit have anything to do with that?

Yeah it's a special DNA cloth that gets absorbed back into his cellular structure as he transforms. It was created by his father who made it possible for BB to transform. At least that's what I picture haha

Happy birthday , what's your advice to lost accents when doing voice acting will this also help a baritone learn to sing well?

Practice, practice, practice. Also learning embodying the heritage of the accent, really understanding the culture. Like for instance my Australian accent is much stronger because I've been there, my English accent slips more into Australian because of this.

Anything that exercises your voice will ultimately help with your singing. Work those vocal chords, but don't strain them. Learn exercises for your vocal chords, it will do wonders.

Hi Beast Boy! I wanted to wish you a happy birthday! 😄😄 and my question is, what is your favourite Teen Titans GO episode you have done so far? Also do you enjoy playing your part as Beast Boy?

Thank you for the wish. My favorite TTG! episode is "Be Mine". It's when I sing to Terra "Fade Away".

When there's trouble, do you know who to call?

Ghostbusters!!! I ain't fraid of no ghost!

Did you or any of the Teen Titans voice actors disagree at first with the format and synopsis of Teen Titans Go?

No we were all very happy and excited, to hear that Teen Titans was coming back. It was also very fun and exciting to see it more comedy based. I get to really express myself as Beast Boy.

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Hello Greg! Nice to see you getting involved with the community.. :) Something I'm very curious about actually.. How long did it take you to really break into the world of voice acting? ~Also, for a double whammy~ Was it something that you had always seen yourself doing? I'm always curious of these questions when I meet a VA.

I started Voice Acting as little boy. I would mess with truck drivers on a CB radio doing funny voices.

I grew up in Disney World Florida. I've been there 1000 times. The Disney cartoons really inspired me to be a voice actor, especially Mickey Mouse.

I have one more question [if you have time] because I got your album a year ago and love it so much I wish there were more. But what influenced you with your music and what are your favorite bands or songs?

I love music too, I'm throwing a big jam at my house tonight. My musical influences are Bob Marley, Rage Against the Machine, The Doors, and The Grateful Dead.

Might have some musical surprises coming up this year

I have a couple other question for you. Do you have a favorite voice to do? Also there is a video saying you have a deeper voice so is your voice different than in most of your videos? It confused me lol.

I don't have a favorite, but I do mostly enjoy my more humorous roles, I get to be the clown I really am. Haha I'm glad you glad you like my deep "real" voice.

Wow, never thought I'd be able to ask you something, I'm a pretty big fan! I'd like to be a voice actor myself one day. So, were you a fan of TMNT before doing the voice of Michelangelo? What was your reaction when you found out you'd be voicing a ninja turtle?

Hi nice to talk to you, thanks for the love. Definitely follow your dreams, and do what you love. I've always been a big TMNT fan, and to be able to be in this new generation of TMNT is incredible. Especially for following it for as long as I did.

Can you do a voiceover of what beast boy would sound like cursing?

Simply put .... no, sorry haha.

Not much of a question?

You look extremely handsome with your hair cut short. Happy Birthday, and thank you for playing Beast Boy over the years!

That's very kind. Thank you, Thank you.

-Peace, Love and animals.