This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Recorded on-site at PAX West 2025, Ben Starr joins the show
In this special episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, recorded live at PAX West 2025, Patrick Klein and his Video Game Book Club cohost Taylor sit down with actor Ben Starr—best known as the voice of Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI, Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a member of Natural Six.
They dive into his craft, from the differences between voice acting and performance capture to how he approaches building characters. Ben also shares his thoughts on coffee, Final Fantasy VIII, what it’s like to play games he’s featured in, and his experiences with Natural Six.
And this isn’t the last time you’ll hear from him—Ben Starr will return for a future episode of the Boss Rush Podcast.
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This week, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins talk about how they navigate feedback—separating constructive criticism from both positive and negative comments, what they take to heart, and how they balance audience input with the content they truly want to create.
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Ben Starr is a celebrated actor and member of Natural Six. You can hear Ben in games like Final Fantasy XVI, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Date Everything, and see his performance in psychological horror game DEAD TAKE. Follow Ben on X and learn more about him on his MobyGames Page. Follow Natural Six on social media platforms.
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