# Adam McArthur on Anime, The Simpsons & the Sweetest First Kiss Ever

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Podcast: [Simpsons Declassified with Nancy Cartwright](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simpsons-declassified-with-nancy-cartwright-7489797)
Published: 2026-05-15T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3952

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Voice actor Adam McArthur joins the podcast for a wildly entertaining conversation filled with anime fandom, martial arts, iconic cartoons, voice acting secrets, and one of the most wholesome first-kiss stories ever told on the show. Best known as Marco Diaz in Star vs. the Forces of Evil and Yuji Itadori in Jujutsu Kaisen , Adam brings nonstop energy, heartfelt honesty, and deep love for animation culture in this unforgettable episode. The episode kicks off with Adam revealing that he’s a black belt in Hapkido, instantly bonding over martial arts and discipline before diving into how his martial arts background actually influenced the characters he would later portray. He shares how his first-ever paid voice acting gig came from a Macy’s radio commercial during a SAG commercial strike, leading him to realize he could actually make a living “getting paid to talk.” One of the biggest highlights is Adam’s behind-the-scenes story about landing the role of Marco Diaz in Star vs. the Forces of Evil . He explains how he auditioned alongside Disney’s early casting process for Star Wars Rebels , going through multiple callbacks over several months before finally recording a chemistry read with Eden Sher. Adam reflects on how important it was to support his scene partner during the audition process, emphasizing that good acting comes from helping others succeed in the booth. The conversation dives deep into the beloved relationship between Star and Marco, including the emotional finale that left fans begging for more. Adam talks about why he always believed the characters belonged together and why their slow-burn friendship-to-romance arc resonated so strongly with audiences. He also revisits one of his favorite episodes, “Running with Scissors,” where Marco ages 30 years in an…

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