In addition to Mr. Rist , Raphael himself, Josh Pais, was on hand at Awesome Con 2025 in celebration of TMNT's 35 anniversary. In our conversation together, he shared details about what inspired his portrayal of the crimson turtle. In addition, he also talked about his book, Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility . Check it out below... Follow Me on X

At the year's Awesome Con, in lieu of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles celebrating 35 years, many of the legends behind it were on hand at guests to celebrate it! One such individual would be Mr. Ronnie Rist who portrays the light-hearted Michaelango. In the conversation together, Rist highlights the origins/inspiration behind his portrayal of the character and also reflects on the honor associated with being apart of the TMNT legacy...Check it out below. Follow Me on X