Bret Iwan on Becoming the Voice of Mickey Mouse

What would you do if you opened your email and saw a message asking if you wanted to audition for Mickey Mouse?

This week, we’re joined by Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse, to talk about the surreal path that led him from artist and Disney fan to one of the most iconic roles in entertainment history.

Bret shares how he found out about the opportunity, what the audition process was like, and how he approaches voicing a character who means so much to so many people around the world.

In this episode, we cover:

The email that changed Bret’s life

How someone auditions to become the voice of Mickey Mouse

What it means to carry on a role once held by Walt Disney, Jimmy MacDonald, and Wayne Allwine

Bret’s background as an artist and illustrator

How he approaches Mickey’s voice without making it about himself

The rare connection between drawing Mickey and voicing Mickey

Why Mickey still represents optimism, imagination, and Disney magic

Whether you grew up with Mickey Mouse, love Disney history, or are fascinated by voice acting, this conversation is a heartfelt look at the legacy behind Disney’s most iconic character.