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In the latest episode of Portrait of a Fangirl podcast, host Jenna Wrenn spoke with voice actor Kayleigh McKee about the impact of popular culture on the individual.

Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast

The “Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast” is a new series from the team at the Temple of Geek. Portrait of a Fangirl initially began as a web series and has now expanded into a podcast series as well. You can watch and listen to the series both here and on our YouTube channel.  Hosted by Jenna Wrenn, at the core of the project is the importance of telling the stories of women who have found inspiration, growth, and power through fandom.

You can listen to the Temple of Geek Podcast directly on this page or stream it on Apple Podcasts / Google Podcast / iHeart Radio / Stitcher / Spotify and wherever you stream your podcast. You can even watch it on our YouTube channel. 

Kayleigh McKee on Creativity, Industry, and Personal Growth

Being a fangirl looks different to each person. In this episode, Kayleigh discussed her early formative memories of fandom and how they shaped her as a person:

When I was five or six, [my dad] showed me Trigun and Cowboy Bebop. I would say the first things that I full on fangirled about would’ve been Pokémon, Digimon, Trigun and Full Metal Alchemist.

Those were my first fandoms, and where I realized ‘oh my god, I love these. I want to share and talk about it with people.’

About Our Guest

Kayleigh McKee is the voice behind Yuta Okkotsu (Jujutsu Kaisen 0), Pina (Beastars), Kikunojo (One Piece), Tasuku Kuresawa (Sasaki and Miyano), as well as many more. She is an artist and writer and an avid fan of Dungeons and Dragons.

As stated on her official website:

Kayleigh “Ghaspey” McKee is a 27 year old transgender woman who has a deep passion for art of all genres and mediums as well as a uniquely varied vocal range. Born in a college town nestled in rural Illinois, she has since followed her passions to earn training and experience in many subjects, including audio production, editing, illustration, singing, and particularly voice acting.

Filled with passion for the craft, she has come to enjoy her ability to voice masculine and feminine as well as all roles around and in-between through hard work and careful training of her vocal capacity. This drive of pursuit has led her to performing vastly varied roles for high profile clients and award winning animations!

@ghaspey

Very nonexhaustive list, just the ones I felt show me off well~ Who’s your favorite character I voice, and what would you like to see from me? #VoiceActing #ProfessionalActor #KayleighMcKee #AnimeExpo #jujutsukaisen #onepiece #mtgtiktok #mtg #ggs

♬ original sound – Kayleigh “Ghaspey” McKee – Kayleigh “Ghaspey” McKee

About our Host

Jenna Wrenn is a podcast host and entertainment correspondent for Temple of Geek. She has also written several articles covering conventions, anime, and much more. Jenna is a historian by trade, writer by passion, and cat mom by birthright.

Jenna loves all things nerdy and can be found playing D&D with her long-standing Sunday night group. Equally important to her, Jenna loves cosplaying, reading, and rewatching Star Wars: Rebels.

For more Fangirl stories, check out:

Fandom From Behind the Scenes

The Art of Fangirling with Let’s Play Creator Leeanne Krecic

A Discussion with Graphic Novelist Ghezal Omar

Interview with Ashley Eckstein–Her Universe Fashion Show

Elevating Fandom Through Fashion

The Business of Fangirling

 Creating a Safe Space in Fandom

Integrating Fangirl Culture into Everyday Life

Fangirling to the Best Version of Yourself

Fandom and Self-Discovery

Anne Yatco on Embracing Your Inner Fangirl

The Positive Impacts of the Cosplay Community

How Portrait of a Fangirl Came to Be

The Portrait of a Fangirl Podcast is executive-produced by Monica Duarte, Nathaniel J. Peinado, and Madison Morrow. In addition, it is produced by Jenna Wrenn and Tiffany Cagle. Hosted by Jenna Wrenn and was created under the umbrella of the Temple of Geek Podcast, as an ongoing series. Originally created by Monica Duarte and Emily Schuck for Temple of Geek.