If a cartoon is successful enough, it’ll eventually have two or more distinct eras defined by the visual and audio stylings of the show. In addition to the maturation of the drawings in both the Simpsons and Family Guy, there are various obvious changes in Homer’s voice in the Simpsons and the insertion of Mila Kunis as Meg in Family Guy.
Did the same thing happen with Mike Goldberg? Granted, the first video isn’t the best example of his “before” voice, but it’s the best I could find on youtube at the moment. I’ve yet to pinpoint the crossover moment (and it may be a gradual thing), but his voice sounds deeper and fuller at the present when compared to yesteryear.
So. Am I reading too much into it? Does he smoke? Is it due to Zuffa’s increased mic budget? Is it a conscious “announcer’s voice” for him? Inquiring minds must know!
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Ugh, first video was taken down. I’ll try to find something to replace it.