The VŌC Podcast // Harry S. Robins Interview (The voice of Dr. Kleiner, Tinker, Scientists)

Hello, everyone! Welcome to the third episode of The VŌC Podcast! Today's episode is a friendly discussion with the American voice actor and writer Harry Scifres Robins!
Harry is best known for his vocal work in the Half-Life series of computer games and as the voice of Tinker in DOTA 2. He is also a prominent member of the Church of the SubGenius as Dr. Howland Owl. In that persona he voiced the narrator in Arise! The SubGenius Video and made brief appearances in Grass. His official title within the church is "Master of Church Secrets".
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Special thanks to Harry S. Robins for being apart of today's episode of The VŌC Podcast!
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Rest In Peace Siminescu Mihai Marian, Arksynix (✞17, 21/11/2020 4:47 PM) a great friend, source developer and funny joker. We love you, man.
We apologize, an accident happened in the test chamber and the results are that some transitions are really not smooth...
Music at the end was created and is owned by Valve Corporation.
Music at the beginning was created and is owned by The VŌC Podcast.
Special thanks again to Eric Stark A.K.A. Gameboy555 for making the Thumbnail and the outro image!
Special thanks to AnthonyPython for helping us making the Kleinercast choreographies!
Timecodes
0:00 - Kleinercast Intro
1:09 - When was the time, that you found the interest in voice acting?
2:45 - Where did your interest in poetry, philosophy and writing come from?
4:37 - How did Ask Dr.Hal became to exist?
14:17 - Half-Life
15:47 - Unfortunate dues
16:49 - Radio and Podcast
17:30 - Ask Dr. Hal
20:05 - Future projects, ideas, acting jobs?
21:28 - Kamillions 2?
28:21 - Comic book artist
44:11 - What are you looking for in a project? What makes it worth your time?
47:42 - Half-Life Questions
47:55 - Were you involved in the development of Half-Life Alyx?
51:28 - Took some ideas from The Scientist from Kamillions to Half-Life?
53:15 - Half-Life 2 - 2003 leak
54:25 - Easter Egg
56:20 - Valve voice mail
57:23 - HECU Soldiers
59:20 - Difference between working for Valve and Gearbox?
1:00:12 - Half-Life - Direction? Info? Backstory?
1:01:36 - Impersonators of Isaac Kleiner
1:02:23 - Gabe Newell - sent Garden Gnome
1:03:40 - Skeezix as Kleiner
1:07:48 - Why weren't you apart of the popular remake of HL1 - Black Mesa?
1:09:07- Plague Inc. Narrator role
1:10:30 - Questions from a fan - Peredice
1:10:50 - Question number one ( How are you doing in this current situation of the world?)
1:11:47 - Question number two ( Have you seen Source Filmmaker animations or parodies about Dr.Kleiner on KZbin? What are your thoughts about it?)
1:14:30 - Question number three ( Have you ever played through Half-Life 2 yourself or played with Valve games?)
1:15:45 - Question number four ( What was the funniets thing happened to you during the recording sessions or in general with Valve)
1:18:17 - Question number five ( Do you get recognized by your voice in your daily life?)
1:19:26 - Question number six ( Have you heard about the source modding community? What are your thoughts about it?)
1:22:19 - Would you accept if you would asked to do work for community projects?
1:24:02 - Did Valve ever asked you to do other projects besides Half-Life and DOTA?
1:25:23 - Is there any difference between your voice and the voice of the Tinker?
1:27:01 - Do you know any Half-Life voice actors?
1:28:43 - Way to tune in to online Ask Dr.Hal show
1:33:23 - Goodbye
1:33:49 - Kleinercast Outro
1:34:33 - Farewell Our Friend - R.I.P.

[@theplaguedoctor463]

The ending was so emotional, thank you for keeping our friend alive, even as a memory.

[@TheVOCPodcast]

His memory will stay with us, and we will remember him forever.

[@jdggaming5764]

who are you talking about?

[@tomithino456]

@@jdggaming5764 arksynix

[@jamestalbot1647]

@@tomithino456 who?

[@tomithino456]

@@jamestalbot1647 he was a guy who was making a mod, but unfortunately passed away months ago

[@Ghost741SC]

I want to hear "Oh My God Look It That Posterior" "BABY GOT BACK"

[@TheSinfulFreak]

"It's amazingly large, I cannot believe it is so round!"

[@QuaidShun]

hearing kliner / all hl1 scientists say the word "half life" is so surreal.

[@TheRealQuartz]

I know its his normal voice but even his mannerisms sound like he's always in character with how wise and kind Dr Kleiner is.

[@av3nger3]

Someone certainly needs to animate Dr. Kleiner telling Gordon and friends this story: 6:55 to 7:33

[@CheddarVG]

And have Freeman and Barney laugh during it.

[@funneneym9965]

"For god's sake open the silo door! They're coming for us, it's our only way out! Oh my god we're doomed!"

[@HALFPEEPS]

Can't believe black mesa gave up the chance to cast Harry.

[@TheAngryAstronomer]

Wait what? Source me please brother!

[@JonasTisell]

@@TheAngryAstronomer in the video 1:07:48

[@JonasTisell]

Also he told he wasnt allowed by valve 1:18:45

[@nickjones9867]

@@JonasTisell Makes sense I guess, but that sucks.

[@shahobiddinismoilov]

When Valve announced Half-Life Alyx I was not only happy that Half-Life was coming back, I was also happy that after so many years we could finally listen to new lines from Dr. Kleiner, Half-Life's most iconic voice. But the game came out and Dr. Kleiner wasn't in it. Half-Life Alyx was disappointing for me for that reason. Thank you for interviewing Harry S. Robins and good luck on your future projects. You guys are doing awesome work.

[@TheVOCPodcast]

Thanks, yes , it is disappointing he didn't appeared in HL:A

[@Ghost741SC]

Well don't forget Barney But Dr K are really Awesome

[@JonasTisell]

@@Ghost741SC well he wasnt in episode 2 either

[@SuperCatfire]

half life alyx was disappointing to me for more reasons than just that lol

[@malps7028]

Am I the only one that likes Dr. Kleiner’s speech at the beginning? It sounds relaxing

[@TheVOCPodcast]

Glad you enjoyed it! There's also one at the end! Hope you didn't miss it!

[@malps7028]

@@TheVOCPodcast Just saw! That is weird but awesome at the same time that Kleiner said that! XD

[@paulaccuardi9071]

I thought it seemed kind of phoned-in. Particularly when he’s yelling at Lamar.

[@Inlet]

Valve be like: no-no, you can't do this and you can't do that. We all crave for more of Kleiner, but it's as if Episode 2 was the end of it all, plus the Kleinercast of this interview, he-he.

[@TheVOCPodcast]

Maybe we'll see him in Half-Life 3! :)

[@dionulydo170]

NOT HALF LIFE ALYX AGAIN

[@indeed8211]

"it did postpone the development a bit" you mean valve had to scrap the entire game and start over

[@philodrummond4164]

I was fortunate to be able to be on the radio show with Hal and Doug for about 17 years and it was one of the best experiences of my life! They are two of the smartest guys I know. And Half-Life is a great game I've played through several times and that new 4K remastering looks great!

[@TheEngieTF2]

Time to play the Half Life series once again, to bring old memories. This is truly a gamer moment for Half Life fans :')

[@dinosaursneverexisted8985]

Imagine going to burning man, being on drugs, and then randomly meeting a dude who voiced Dr Kliner in half-life

[@raffmusicgaming3687]

My God what are you doing?! 😂😂😂

[@TheVOCPodcast]

Chilling :D

[@dionulydo170]

(˵ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°˵)

[@babroosssgames5028]

hearing that voice come from that man is magical

[@Sph_611]

how this video has little attention? youtube algorhytim will sure recommend this to everyone sooner or later

[@skyfalluniverse171]

STAHP

[@VinVonVoom]

Came for the Half-Life, stayed for the 50's info wars.

[@shrub8644]

we need him for the next Half-Life game

[@1284productions]

He kinda sounds like an uncle of mine, cool

[@arec5049]

Absolutely wonderful you were able to get him on the podcast!

[@umarak0137]

This is awesomesauce

[@berkaycihan1002]

Your podcasts are awesome!! please continue what you're doing

[@TheVOCPodcast]

There is nothing that would stop us not doing so!

[@nekyo-ko]

Im playing half life 2 now and ITS on me recommended

[@ethanbates3484]

Great interview

[@Bacho5]

Emotional, good job

[@smn2005]

LAMARR!!!!

[@cappucci_n0]

Thats kinda underrated

[@sanek_342]

How interesting... Just look at that

[@legiongamerworkbruhben6058]

We need kleiner back

[@apchistuz]

Do you know who ate all the doughnuts?

[@tomithino456]

he looks and sounds like my uncle

[@mikhacute22]

Real

[@JamesWilliamStevenParker]

Sorry I'm late, I was stuck in the test chamber. What did I miss?

[@natb8800]

Omg Harry !

[@nacer_rpg]

He is a boss

[@TheVOCPodcast]

Yes he is!

[@sbbsmashriver5703]

End of World Impresive Job.

[@jario9]

What ever happened to the other hosts? I've noticed they not been around in recent episodes, just have been curious about it for a while.

[@dionulydo170]

me too lol

[@harixd4158]

1 dislike is from gman

[@TheVOCPodcast]

Perhaps

[@KrazyDavLP]

hmmm, we'll see.....about that

[@noclick]

":D

[@JacksonsOOF]

Hi

[@TheVOCPodcast]

This is a red letter day indeed!

[@jupolan]

thanks noclick

[@nguyenthanhat2600]

Recognise scientist voice

[@ronniebarter3857]

I am rather looking forward to this analysis...

[@TheVOCPodcast]

So am I.

[@noob-mv5lm]

who was siminescu?

[@TheVOCPodcast]

A developer in the source community, he used to develop Half-Life 2 mods.

[@noob-mv5lm]

@@TheVOCPodcast oh.

[@PhantomPanic]

PLEASE, leave me alone.

[@hadharigamerz]

kleiner gaming

[@rey4874]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpXIiqqFl6lgoJY

[@apchistuz]

Freeman you fool?

[@SarKanyDE]

Hamrák?? Magyar vagy?