Mike D’Ascenzo on Naturally Sadie, Brother Bear & the Golden Age of Kids TV
JAN 6, 202665 MIN
Mike D’Ascenzo on Naturally Sadie, Brother Bear & the Golden Age of Kids TV
JAN 6, 202665 MIN
Description
<p>Actor and voice actor <strong>Mike D'Ascenzo</strong> joins <em>The Quinn Marr Show</em> to reflect on his career growing up in Canadian kids' television and animation.</p>
<p>Mike is best known for co-starring on <strong>Naturally Sadie</strong>, voicing <strong>Brother Bear</strong> on <em>The Berenstain Bears</em>, and playing <strong>Chip Osbourne</strong> on <em>Atomic Betty</em>. He shares what it was like working during the golden era of Family Channel and Teletoon, balancing live-action and voice acting, and growing up in the spotlight.</p>
<p>The conversation dives into <strong>Disney Channel picking up and heavily promoting Naturally Sadie</strong>, including a memorable trip to Los Angeles to film promos alongside other Disney Channel stars. Mike opens up about what that moment meant for his career, the behind-the-scenes realities of kids' TV, and how those experiences shaped his creative path.</p>
<p>Mike also talks about his podcast, <strong>The D'Ascenzo Zone</strong>, what inspired him to start it, and whether a <strong>Naturally Sadie reboot</strong> could ever realistically happen.</p>
<p>A nostalgic and thoughtful conversation about growing up on screen, navigating the industry, and staying creative long after the cameras stop rolling.</p>
<p> <strong>Listen / Watch on all platforms:</strong><br><a href="https://beacons.ai/thequinnmarrshow">https://beacons.ai/thequinnmarrshow</a></p>
<p> <strong>Check out Mike's podcast:</strong><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheDAscenzoZone">https://www.youtube.com/@TheDAscenzoZone</a></p>
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