Ashley Johnson

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Appears On

Get Played Cinephobe Dropping Names ...and other things Critical Role Tales from the Stinky Dragon

Episode Appearances

Get Played · May 4, 2026

Our Favorite Video Game Performances

“Performed as Ellie in The Last of Us series, praised for emotional performance carrying the narrative”

Video Game Voice Acting and Performance CaptureCinematic Storytelling in GamesJapanese vs English Voice Acting

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Cinephobe · Apr 13, 2026

Top 5 Artists

“Co-host of Weird Kids podcast discussing childhood as working actors in shows like Growing Pains”

Film criticism and poorly-rated moviesCharacter analysis and artistic interpretationNostalgia in modern filmmaking

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Cinephobe · Apr 9, 2026

Cinephobe Ep 306: The Odd Couple II

“Co-host of Weird Kids podcast; featured in pre-roll ad discussing childhood acting experiences”

Sequel filmmaking and legacy sequelsCharacter-driven comedy vs. plot-driven comedyWalter Matthau's comedic performance techniques

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Dropping Names ...and other things · Apr 8, 2026

The Queen of Geek Culture

“Connected Day with voice actors for Critical Role through Joss Whedon network”

Web series and digital content creation economicsIntellectual property ownership and creator rightsAuthenticity vs. polish in entertainment production

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Cinephobe · Apr 2, 2026

Cinephobe Ep 305: Getting Even with Dad

“Co-host of 'Weird Kids' podcast; appeared in Growing Pains and Mr. Mom as child actor”

Macaulay Culkin's post-Home Alone career trajectory and box office performance declineTed Danson's television dominance versus limited film career successScript writing quality and lazy comedic tropes in 1990s family films

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Critical Role · Mar 24, 2026

Tale Gate | Episode 2 | Discussing Up To C4E18

“Plays Vaelis, discusses character trust issues, relationship with Taisha, and emotional vulnerability in roleplay”

Character relationship development mechanicsHomebrew D&D subclass design (Daredevil fighter)Grief and emotional processing in roleplay

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Cinephobe · Mar 19, 2026

Cinephobe Ep 304: My Boss's Daughter

“Co-host of Weird Kids podcast; featured in pre-roll advertisement for Beacon.tv exclusive content”

Slapstick Comedy Structure and ExecutionScrewball Comedy vs. Modern Gross-Out HumorCharacter-Driven vs. Gag-Driven Comedy Writing

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Critical Role · Mar 17, 2026

Vindicta & Vale | Critical Role | Campaign 4, Episode 18 Part 2

“Player character Vaelis in Critical Role Campaign 4, Episode 18 Part 2”

Tabletop RPG Combat MechanicsCharacter Death and Resurrection RulesNarrative Investigation and Clue Discovery

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Cinephobe · Mar 16, 2026

Top 5 Best Friends

“Co-host of Cinephobe discussing best friends in movies; also hosts Weird Kids podcast about childhood experiences”

Best friend character archetypes in cinemaFriendship vs. coworker dynamics in film narrativesLoyalty and betrayal in movie friendships

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Cinephobe · Mar 5, 2026

Cinephobe Ep 302: Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star

“Co-hosts 'Weird Kids' podcast about childhood as former child actor from Growing Pains and Mr. Mom”

Child Star Exploitation in HollywoodComedy Writing Standards and BoundariesPG-13 Rating System Constraints

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Cinephobe · Feb 26, 2026

Cinephobe Ep 301: Senseless

“Co-host of Weird Kids podcast; former child actor in Growing Pains and Mr. Mom”

1998 Comedy Film AnalysisMarlon Wayans Career and Comedy StyleRecycled Humor in Comedy Writing

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Critical Role · Feb 24, 2026

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II One-Shot

“Participated as a player character in the Kingdom Come Deliverance II one-shot”

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II game mechanics and worldbuildingDagger Heart TTRPG system mechanics and character abilitiesMedieval 15th century Bohemia historical setting

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Tales from the Stinky Dragon · Sep 24, 2025

Tavern Tales - Infantnights: Part One - The Quarter-Pint Quest

“Co-creator of Weird Kids podcast mentioned in sponsorship segment discussing childhood experiences and nostalgic content”

Tabletop RPG Live StreamingIndependent Creator MonetizationPatreon Subscription Models

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