The Game Deflators E416 | Boomshakalaka! Voicing Gaming’s Most Iconic Catchphrases

Legendary voice actor Tim Kitzrow joins the podcast to talk NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, arcade memories, iconic catchphrases, and his work on Mutant Football League.

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Tim Kitzrow 01:38 The Legacy of NBA Jam 03:55 The Impact of Voice Acting in Gaming 06:45 The Evolution of Sports Games 10:03 The Journey into Voice Acting 12:34 The Intersection of Writing and Performance 15:23 Creating Memorable Game Moments 18:13 The Future of Gaming with Mutant Football League 23:18 The Evolution of NBA Jam and Its Cultural Impact 25:55 Behind the Scenes: The Journey of Game Development 29:54 The Changing Landscape of the Gaming Industry 33:13 The Future of Voice Talent and AI in Gaming 36:34 Exciting New Projects and Collaborations 41:22 The Importance of Indie Game Developers

On this episode of The Game Deflators Podcast, we sit down with absolute arcade royalty—the legendary voice actor Tim Kitzrow!

From yelling "He's on fire!" and "Is it the shoes?" in NBA Jam to delivering brutal play-by-play calls in NFL Blitz, MLB SlugFest, and NHL Hitz, Tim's voice defined the Golden Age of 90s arcade sports games.

We chat with Tim about the origins of his most famous catchphrases, what it was like working in the wild days of Midway Games, voicing classic pinball machines and his return to video game commentary in Mutant Football League. If you grew up pumping quarters into arcade cabinets, you do not want to miss this interview!

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