AJ Fidalgo
Hi there! I'm AJ Fidalgo (he/him), a middle-aged, Philly-based, amateur* voice actor and all-around presence in the audio drama podcast community.
(Don't let that word fool you: I may not have "gone pro", but I 'm a professional where it counts.)My journey to audio drama actor is a bit of a meander. I started acting in high school theater, way back in the '90s. I left it behind after graduation, though I always intended to come back to it eventually, once life settled down.
(Life never settles down, though, does it?)In the mid '00s, I discovered audio drama podcasts -- starting with some Old Time Radio rebroadcasts and a handful of Escape Artists anthologies. I loved listening to the stories, and some part of me kept thinking, "Hey, maybe I could do this?"Eventually I found my way into AD fan spaces, and before long I was leading a few on Reddit and Discord dedicated to AD. I befriended a bunch of AD creators as a result, and I got a good peek behind the curtain at the production side of things, which interested me greatly.A few years ago, an AD creator friend invited me to have a small cameo on an episode of his show. I had no equipment, no experience, and no clue what I was doing. Still, it was fun and I decided to take the plunge and do more.In the time since, I've steadily upgraded my equipment, gained experience and knowledge, and I may even be starting to have that clue, finally. In just a couple years, I've had parts in dozens of AD episodes (55 credits on 22 feeds, at last count), playing a range of characters from mean to pathetic, noble to sinister, background to fore. I was even selected as a finalist for the Audio Verse Awards in 2023! It's been one hell of a wild ride, and I'm still hanging on and growing!Outside the AD world, I keep extremely busy as a good husband, a great toddler dad, and a halfway decent professional licensed arguer.
(Life never did settle down, though I really can't complain.)This website exists primarily so that producers -- and fans? -- can find out a bit more about me as a voice actor. I hope you like what you see!
CREDITS
| Audio Drama | # Episodes | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| MADISON ON THE AIR | 6+ episodes | 2023-2025 |
| NO RETURN | 5+ episodes | 2023-2025 |
| EQUINOX ANTHOLOGY | 2 episodes | 2024 |
| OBSERVABLE RADIO | 2 episodes | 2024 |
| THE SILT VERSES | 10 episodes | 2023-2024 |
RECENT APPEARANCES
In early March 2025, I will appear in an episode of Madison on the Air, titled "The Falcon", playing the character Forrest.I love being on Madison. I get to stretch my wings and play all sorts of characters, and it's so much fun!
In late February 2025, I appeared in an episode of audio drama Am I Old Yet?, titled "Busted", playing the character Sam Marlowe.I've had tremendous respect for creator Flloyd Kennedy for years, so it was great to get to contribute to her show!
In late December 2024, I appeared in an episode of The Wizard Scroll titled "Ba Humbug: A Space Christmas Carol", playing the character Professor Swampass.That's right, Swampass. Wizard Scroll is a wild rollercoaster of a show that comes with a height restriction and a health warning!
DEMO REEL & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
This demo reel should give you a feel for the types of parts I can play.
MICROPHONES
• Shure SM57 (primary)
• Shure SM58 (secondary)
• CAD M179 (condenser)
• MicFuns MR-101 (backup)INTERFACE
• Arturia - MiniFuse 1
• Arturia - MiniFuse 2SOFTWARE
• AudacityRECORDING ENVIRONMENT
• dedicated homemade booth
• dual screens
• sound floor < -60dB
MORE INFO
Here are some things that don't fit elsewhere on this site:• IMDB - Somehow, I have an IMDB page. I don't maintain it, so it only has a handful of my credits.• Discord - I have a personal Discord server. It's a quiet place usually, but one could theoretically find me and some of my friends hanging out there, if one were so inclined.• Alhezar - In the first half of 2023, I participated in a TTRPG writing exercise. Each day, I added one element to an undersea world of my creation, with the intent that it could be used as a setting for a roleplaying game.• My Portrait - I commissioned illustrator Juan Ochoa to create the beautiful portrait of me that I use as my profile pic on social media, and in the banner up top on this website. I've never looked so good. Ask my wife!
CONTACT ME
Whether you want to cast me for a new part, or even just chat, I'd love to hear from you!