John Ratzenberger Interview: Cheers Cliff Clavin Secrets & Pixar Voice | David A.R. White Podcast

About this episode

Everybody knows his name… and his voice!
Iconic actor and Pixar good-luck charm John Ratzenberger (Cliff Clavin on Cheers, Hamm in Toy Story, Mack in Cars, Yeti in Monsters Inc., and EVERY Pixar film!) joins David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for a hilarious, nostalgic, and inspiring episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream!

The ultimate know-it-all (in the best way) shares:

How he invented Cliff Clavin on the spot and became a Cheers legend for 11 seasons

Wild behind-the-scenes stories with Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson & the gang

Becoming Pixar’s secret weapon: Voicing unforgettable characters in Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, Inside Out, and more

His passion for American manufacturing, skilled trades, and inspiring the next generation

Faith, family, and staying grounded after decades as one of Hollywood’s most beloved voices

Fun tales from Superman, The Empire Strikes Back, Gandhi, and his latest adventures

If you grew up quoting Cliff’s trivia, crying at Toy Story, or just love classic TV & animation nostalgia – this episode will have you yelling “Norm!” and feeling all the warm fuzzies!

Timestamps:

00:00 – John’s epic “Cliff” impression intro
02:20 – Pitching Cliff Clavin & landing Cheers
08:40 – Funniest Cheers cast stories
14:10 – Becoming Pixar’s good-luck charm
20:30 – Favorite Pixar voices (Hamm, Mack, Underminer & more)
27:15 – Passion for manufacturing & skilled trades
34:50 – Faith journey & family life
41:20 – Classic films: Superman to Star Wars cameos
47:00 – Rapid-fire trivia & dare to dream advice

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