How Do You Say That?!

Short trailer for Episode 132 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Holly Gillanders.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 131 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Loïc Thaler joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating a Story Within a Story crafting layered narratives for audiobooks. Find out what a nose flute is, and while you're at it, learn about the curious world of boggarts. Mark is Banjaxed!! He navigates unexpected challenges with his inimitable flair, and learn how to infuse heart and soul into the smallest of scripts, ensuring they resonate deeply with audiences.Our VO question this week is all about the Technological Fight Against AI... as the Belgian voice industry rallies against the encroachment of Artificial Intelligence, Loïc sheds light on new strides being made to preserve the authenticity and artistry in voice work. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1There was a farmer who had a boggart in his barn. As boggarts go, this one was fairly old and liked the quiet life. So as long as the farmer left some food, the old creature didn't see the need to cause too much trouble. Occasionally, it would chase the chickens out of the coop or move all the tools and hide them amongst the corn. It was still a boggart after all, and they do like to play tricks. Now, the farmer had a daughter who was beautiful and liked to play tricks almost as much as the boggart. Script 2This is a cow chewing grass.This outperforms 50% of ads online. If you think this cow outperformed your ad, get in touch. We hear different. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Loïc Thaler is a professional voice-actor with a decade of experience in Flemish and English. He works as a casting director and project manager at Voice Productions, where he has been active for over four years.His voice has been featured in campaigns for Amazon, Haribo, and other major brands. Passionate about the industry, he actively advocates for voice-over rights through BELVA.Loïc specializes in commercials, corporate narration, and dubbing. @loicthaler on Instagram Loïc's Website Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 131 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Loïc Thaler.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 130 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Bhav Parmar joins Sam and Mark to talk about corporate scripts in all forms... well written, badly written, over written, under written, serious, quirky, fast, slow - and how you can make them all sound interesting! There's some great advice on working out what your base pace should be, and be careful, because after this episode, you'll be googling all about mankinis! You have been warned!Our VO question this week is all about following your heart and the work you enjoy - and you'll reap what you sow!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1At Quantra, over more than 40 years, we have developed a strategic investment approach that is rigorous and precise. This is our foundation, strong enough that we can always continue to build, and solid enough that through different market cycles we have the conviction to keep investing through the noise. It's how we have been able to maintain our position at the forefront of private markets, underpinned by a strong culture of integrity, and a commitment to deliver long-term returns for our investors. We are laser focused on how the world is evolving, and how the needs of our clients are changing.Script 2Imagine running a hotel where your team is juggling a hundred tasks at once - from handling guest bookings and coordinating staff to managing daily operations, driving sales, while ensuring every guest has a memorable stay.On top of that, you're focused on maximising profitability and staying ahead in a competitive market. You need more than just tools; you need a partner who understands these challenges and offers technology that not only simplifies workflows but also keeps the guest experience superior. That's where Booked and Bespoke comes in.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Bhavnisha Parmar (AKA Bhav) is a voiceover artist and actress with over 8 years in the creative industry, possibly best known for her work in "Doctor Who" playing the witty Sonya Khan. As well as voicing for global brands such as Apple, Twitter, Expedia, Panasonic, the BBC, Calm, Revolut, Unliever, Spotify, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and many more. Bhav works across many genres, including Commercials, Corporates, Explainer Videos, E-Learning, B2B Products, Online ads, Radio, Gaming, Audio Dramas, IVR and VR Technologies, passionately championing diversity and inclusion. You can hear her as a Sleep Story narrator on the Calm App, playing mum in the Amazon Prime animation "Uma and Devan" and the IVR voice of Apple India. She is also a presenter for BBC Asian Network. Bhavnisha's Website @voiceofbhavnisha on Instagram

Short trailer for Episode 130 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bhav Parmar.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 129 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Nano Nagle joins Sam and Mark to talk about relishing the pauses when recording audio books, why punch and roll is definitely your friend, and how to pull back the read for an awards ceremony without losing any of the sparkle. Our wildcards include a balloon being blown in the wind, and a vampire longing for blood, and a pilot with a problem mid-air!Our VO question this week is all about how you can adapt a theatrical performance style to work well on mic!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1The jewel in the crown was the IPC 2025 stand itself - and the effect was undeniable – · A 32% increase in sales vs IPC 2024· A parallel increase in SIGNA sales· Over 29 million online impressions across the IPC periodWe helped the medical community to see how Ingenia can help them achieve their ambitions – a revolutionary way to maximise outcomes for their patients and expert approaches powered by cutting-edge technology.Script 2Until now, I have shared the specifics of that first meeting between us with no one . If I let them, people would pore over every detail, handle each scrap. Shop-soiling with their touch. Strangers can be inclined to pry…..once the link is made, they swamp me with questions. Usually, I say she was Arthur's wife a decade before he married me, that they lived in Yorkshire, and I was never there. It suggests I didn't know her...We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: After a long career in theatre (Fringe theatre to West End with loads of touring) Nano Nagle happened to do a workshop at the Actor's Centre and was convinced that Audiobooks were a good option for her... so for the last decade she has become a Voice Over and Narrator and she says it's been a great journey so far... Nano's Website Nano's Facebook page Nano on YouTube Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 129 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Nano Nagle.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In Ep 128 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, J. Michael Collins joins Sam and Mark to talk about fishy fingers, creating an evocative atmopshere to resonate with the words on the page, and how testing an A-read and a B-read can be really helpful in a script that will tickle Seinfeld fans!Our VO question this week is all about the difference between clients in the US and across the rest of the world.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Step into stories that unfold around you… in a venue that defies the ordinary. No velvet curtains. No fourth wall. A hidden home of theatre, art - and rebellion. From underground parties and pop-ups to graffiti tours and private events, this is a canvas for the unexpected. You won't find it unless you're looking for it. But once you do... you'll never forget it. The Crypt. Hidden beneath. Alive with stories.Script 2Mike's Amazing. An upstart condiment brand with a mission: to make people eat food right—especially with the right condiments.Brand graphics + tagline + sports stuff.To right America's most serious wrongs, we took to the most lawless establishment we could find, the classic American diner.We see, ideally famous, uncivilized diner scenes.There was only one man who could bring CIVILIZATION back: the most opinionated diner of all time, Jason Alexander.We see a clip from Seinfeld.And Jason Alexander.Match cut to chef Jason flipping a spatula.And Jason Alexander.Split screen adds waitress Jason rolling her eyes.And Jason Alexander.Split screen adds mobster Jason wagging his finger.And, you get it.All Jasons build into screen.Because one Jason just wasn't enough for this level of savagery.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: With over twenty-five years as a professional voice actor, J. Michael Collins has worked with some of the biggest companies, brands, sports leagues, and organizations on the planet. In addition to his work in the classic, agency-based world of VO, J. Michael has established himself as a leading authority in the online casting marketplace and has become recognized as an industry leading voice talent coach and demo producer as well. J. Michael has won more than 50 industry awards as a voice actor, demo producer, scriptwriter, and casting director. Along with his wife and business partner Anna, J. Michael is the producer of VO Atlanta, the industry's largest and longest-running conference, co-producer of the One Voice Conference USA, and hosts voice actors each year at luxurious venues in Europe for the signature JMC Euro VO Retreats.

Short trailer for Episode 128 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and J. Michael CollinsMark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 127 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Deryn Oliver joins Sam and Mark to give some top advice on what to do when a script is massively over-written. We worry about a commercial script becoming too cheesey, Mark heads back to the West Midlands for a script that could be geographically anywhere - and Deryn reveals exactly what the client asked for... which surprises us all!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Before making a property investment, it's essential you know its true condition.Devon Building Surveyors provide comprehensive building survey reports that go far beyond surface inspections. Our reports evaluate structural integrity, services, and environmental factors, identifying potential issues and recommending necessary repairs.Whether you're buying, selling, or planning renovations, our expertise helps you make informed decisions with confidence. Proudly FCIOB accredited and fully insured, we partner with local town halls and top architects to ensure accuracy and quality in every project. Get in touch through the website devonbuildingsurveyors.comDevon Building Surveyors - trusted insight, expert guidance.Script 2I'm Linda, Village County Clerk. Our Village Hall was built in the 1800s… and honestly, the office furniture seemed like it came with the building. It was due for retirement—chairs that creaked louder than a town hall debate, desks straight out of a history book… and filing cabinets? I practically needed a crowbar to open them.Then I found out Valley Road Office Furniture is a NYS Contract vendor which guarantees the lowest possible price on office furnishings. They had everything we needed and made the whole process easy. Now, instead of wrestling with a filing cabinet, I can focus on keeping this village running smoothly.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: All her life Deryn Oliver's voice had been commented on - but it wasn't until 2017, after appearing on the TV quiz show Cash Trapped and having Bradley Walsh and the producer mention she should be a voice actor that she decided to give it a go. She used some of her winnings to set up her home studio and undertake training and since then has voiced hundreds of projects from dry announcements for The United Nations to zany gaming characters, audiobooks, animations and Voice of God. Her naturally characterful voice tends to appeal to game developers and other entertainment projects and her biggest role yet has been voicing The Toymaker for Thorpe Park Theme Park. She has been the main character in their Halloween Fright Nights event for the last couple of years scaring the bejesus out of the general public. Deryn's Website @derynvoiceover on Instagram

Short trailer for Episode 127 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Deryn Oliver.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 126 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sean Antony joins Sam and Mark to talk about the difference between traditional and modern e-learning, what happens when you demonise a word, why offering up choices to a director is a good idea, creating a character from a picture and we play with a wide ranging set of accents... some with more success than others!Our VO question this week is all about how to market yourself differently but effectively!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Hi everyone! Thanks for joining us today. In this training session, we're going to review the basic functionality of your Coast telemetry portal, including setup, vehicle tracking, and dashboard reporting. This session is great for first time users as well as users who are in the process of setting up their portal and need a refresher on some of the functionality. By attending this session, you will understand how to configure your portal and use meaningful data to reduce the operational costs of your fleet.Script 2See a picture of this character on the How Do You Say That?! Facebook page hereHello. Sorry to barge in, but I thought I would come over and introduce myself.My name is Miles, and I own the General Shop.You did such a great job repairing Lacy's shop. If you could lend me a hand, I'd be very grateful!Thank you so much! It's wonderful!I sell a wide selection of furniture as well as other odds and ends.The higher your village level, the more items you can buy from my shop!Don't be a stranger! Stop by anytime!We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Sean Antony is a full-time voice artist of seven years, self described part-time pillock and podcaster! He harnesses his punk attitude to be enthusiastic about everything to give his projects something extra. He got into VO because he was worried he would be too shy to talk at his own wedding... but before coming to the voice industry, he had many jobs including social media manager, website builder, flat roof surveyor, snowboard instructor, and barrister's clerk!He is also training in extreme and distorted vocals and “Vocal stunt work”... which has helped in voicing video game characters from Warhammer 40K Battlesector, Evil Wizard and Corepunk. Sean's Website @seanantonyvo on Instagram Sean on YouTube Link to Sean's podcast "Shut Up and Answer The Question"

Short trailer for Episode 126 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Sean Antony.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 125 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, American voice actor Laura Doman joins Sam and Mark from Atlanta to talk about lingerie, the loss of a family pet and how bringing warm and fuzzy sometimes isn't easy because the script wording is hard and corporate. We have fun with Vikings, Egyptologists and witness a caterpillar (or could it be a worm) breaking out of her chrysalis.Our VO question this week is all about the skills you use in acting that can make a client's life so much easier.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1While most fashion brands outsource photoshoots to agencies and hire studios by the hour, we do things very differently at Frill Seeker. Apart from manufacturing, everything happens right here at our HQ in the heart of Oxford, UK—from designing and sampling to picking and packing your orders. And tucked away at the top of our three-story building is a little creative sanctuary: our in-house photographic studio.Having our own studio means we're able to punch well above our weight when it comes to imagery. It gives us the freedom to shoot whenever inspiration strikes, without worrying about rental fees, scheduling, or hauling wardrobes across town.Script 2One of the most common questions we hear is:How do I know I'm getting MY pet back?This concern is completely valid, as the cremation process can feel mysterious to pet parents. Our answer reflects the foundation of our culture. One pet at a time. This commitment is supported by our proprietary software, Pet Tracker, and the honesty, integrity and trust demonstrated daily by our team members.Pet Tracker incorporates location barcodes throughout our care center to track your pet every step of the way.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Laura Doman is a Corporate turned Creative, a recovered cubicle dweller who found her true calling later in life as a voice and on-camera actor, living her childhood dreams in film, TV, commercials, and industrials and behind the mic voicing commercials, characters, and all things corporate. She's also the Shameless Hussy of On Camera Confidence, coaching business owners how to show up boldly, authentically, and impactfully in videos, Zoom calls, and online appearances. Laura's voiceover clients include AAA, Equifax, Tyler Perry Studios, and strangely enough, lots of insurance companies. Laura's Website @laura.v.doman on Instagram Laura on YouTube Resources:

Short trailer for Episode 125 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Laura Doman.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 124 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Lisa Shingler joins Sam and Mark to talk about the difference between an in-vision presenter script and a documentary voiceover script. How to mix gravitas with real emotion... How words like Smooth and Duvet roll off the tongue... and how a crisis of confidence can affect your read just when you don't expect it!There's a Coronation Street story that'll make you wince, and we talk about the power of being in the moment, rather than worrying what the outcome might be!Our VO question this week is all about how to gain confidence by setting goals, but breaking them down into highly achievable chunks.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Across Britain, farms like these are vanishing.Not because the work has changed—but because the world around them has.In the past decade, nearly a third of small farms in Britain have closed their gates for good. Some sold to developers. Others swallowed by agribusiness. Others just… gave upThey're being squeezed—by global markets, by changing weather, by policies written in offices far from these hedgerows. And by a culture that's stopped noticing the hands that feed it.Script 2Imagine a world where mobile data capture is as smooth as a Sunday drive.That's the power of the all new Midi-Map X2-25It's not just a better system, it's a lightweight, easy to own mobile mapping solution that's completely changing the game.Installs in minutes and easily goes anywhere the road can take you.If you're ready to take control of your data, slash work time and leave hassles in the dust, the Midi-Map-X2 25 is right on time and ready to roll.Let's take productivity on the road.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Lisa Shingler is a Northern actress and voiceover artist, now based in Brighton, with over 25 years experience. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and after graduating, spent 3 full seasons of REP at Harrogate Theatre, playing leading roles including Desdemona in Othello and Rita in Educating Rita. You may know her from Corrie - playing two different characters who both dated Steve MacDonald but 25 years apart!!As a multi-award nominated voice actor she's voiced countless projects, and has 16 years experience in continuity voicing, writing and in-vision continuity for major network channels including the Discovery Channel, Home and Health. Not only that, Lisa spent years performing as a professional Jazz singer, is a mum and has a Cockerpoo called Harry. Lisa's Website @lisashingleractor on Instagram Lisa's...

Short trailer for Episode 122 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Lisa Shingler.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 123 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Corinne Wilkinson joins Sam and Mark with some ASMR that makes our toes curl, a courtroom drama that is far from obvious, and we head into space with the vast expanse of our undiscovered universe. Our wildcards include a disinterested building inspector and a frog chorus to the tadpoles, plus there's a suggestion that makes Mark question his sexuality!Our VO question this week is all about the difference between being a stage actor and a voice actor... and what you need to know if you're planning to jump from one to the other. Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1This is a mystery about life and love.About truth, and finding the one true thing you're willing to defend. It's about friendship, and how it ebbs and flows.It's about integrity and class and sex and society…And above all, it's about the age-old question:Is it possible for a woman to have it all?This is a mystery about life and love – and your verdict on the case will swing my judgment of you.Script 2Who can fathom the vast expanse of our undiscovered universe?You have been chosen by your faction to lead an interstellar expedition.Ready your ship, gather your crew and dare to venture into the unknown by reaching… Deep Deep Space….In this game of discovery, you must chart your own path to victory.Assert your dominance through completing quests, uncovering rare items, and engaging in galactic battle.What drives you into the unknown?Is it the path of reputation?The path of exploration?Or is it the path of amassing great wealth?We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Corinne Wilkinson is a professionally trained actor based in Cambridge. She peformed in theatre and TV before having a break to bring up her young family. After a decade or so writing, directing and performing children's theatre, she took further training to persue voice acting.. with jobs ranging from radio commercials to videogames. She's a real vocal chameleon, with lots of character voices and accents in her toolbox. Corinne's Website Corinne's Facebook page @cozbodd on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 123 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Corinne Wilkinson.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 122 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, we depart from our usual format a little - and record as-live from One Voice 25 in London with TWO guests! Nikki Mills and Jess Lambert join Sam and Mark to read two very different scripts. We head to Wales for a battle of wills with a doctor's receptionist and get a French take on a mysterious evil character. This week the wildcard suggestions come from our studio audience.Our VO question this week is also suggested by one of our voiceover colleagues in the audience - what tips can you give to ensure a long and successful voiceover career.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1I went to the doctors' surgery,because I needed more pregabalin.But her behind reception says,‘I am sorry lovely… but you ain't havin' em!'But I've used up all my packet,things didn't go to plan,so I had to borrow some,off my aunty from Cwmbran.But her behind reception says,‘the doctor's cut your script in half.She thinks you are misusing them,doctor thinks you're avin' a laugh!'I need them for my nerves I do,It's not like I've got an addiction,Just tell the doctor, will you please,that I NEED MY COWING PRESCRIPTION!Script 2She hungers for more than sunlight, chevalier. She craves the crimson nectar of life. Your blood will make her bloom in splendor. Just a taste, and she will coil around you, devouring your essence until you are nothing more than a husk, crumbling like leaves in autumn's graspWe'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guests: Nikki Mills is a multi-award-nominated British/Welsh voice actor with a naturally warm, friendly tone and a flair for character work. With over 30 years in the performing arts behind her, she made the leap into voiceover in 2021 and hasn't looked back since! She's voiced for major brands like Procter & Gamble, Amazon, and M&S, plus a whole host of major Charities. Nikki is also ‘Mumager' to her three talented little boys, with her eldest, George, winning a VOX award in 2024!Jess Lambert is a voiceover actress and singer. She's fluent in English, French and Polish (still practices Spanish and Russian), and specialises in narration and voices for video games. Most recently you can hear her in The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy. She's due to release her collaborative single "Look at Me" this year, followed by "Tiny Moth" EP, and will be starring as Emilia Gavreau in award-nominated audio drama series Partial Veil season 2. On top of singing, screaming, voiceover'ing and being a mum, Jess works as Production Manager at OMUK.Contact Nikki and Jess here:Nikki's Website Jess's Website

Short trailer for Episode 122 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin, Nikki Mills and Jess Lambert... recorded as-live at this year's One Voice Conference... and with an audience of esteemed VOs as well!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 121 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, voice actor and director Stephane Cornicard joins Sam and Mark to direct them through a specifically written gaming side... full of emotion and hidden depths. He shows us how to access a more nuanced performance - and then notches it up several gears when we use the same script for the wildcard!Our VO question this week is all about dubbing and some of the surprising changes in that side of the industry beginning to be used.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1An orphan brought up in the slums of Big-city, Eartha had to fight all her life to make it to the top of the heap. Her first memory is of being stuffed in a sack and tossed into the river. She managed to rip her way out, and since then, she has had to fight for everything she owns. She now performs in her own Jazz club in the heart of Big-city, where she's created a community of sorts with all the “Unwanted” of society. The only way past Kittty is through her heart. Fiercely independent, she is a strong, fierce individual without patience for injustice. Interior night, Kitty Cat Club Cabaret, Eartha's dressing room. Hello ? Whoever you are, don't just stand outside, come on in. Don't be shy... I can hear you... wantin', waitin', wastin', behind my door, so... (She sighs) Just come in and get it over with. I won't bite... Well, let's just say I might not. (Door opens) Oh... oh my... well, that is a surprise... (She recovers) What ? No flowers ? Oh well... Don't just stand there, like a wet dog... Get in the light so I can see you better... Aow, You haven't changed. May-be a bit thicker around the waist, a bit greyer around the whiskers, a bit sadder around the eyes... (She sighs) and while I rush to sieve the sands of time from your face, you're busy doing the same right back at me, aren't you ? (she smiles and does a turn) Well Captain, what's the verdict ? Huh? (Silence)(She sings ) “In them days / that rimed always, / til that day, / that stole away... my heart...” (A sad chuckle)What do you want Captain ? Why are you here after all these years, after all this silence? Cause I don't think it's to hear me sing ? We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Stephane Cornicard is a multi-award winning voice over and director. He started acting on stage at 14, directing at 16, and ran a theatre company at 18. Training in France, the USA and the UK, he became the continuity voice of Cartoon Network, then Turner Classic Movies, was the voice behind Le Piat d'or and Boursin, and has worked on over 500 video game titles. As a director, he works across the genres, from theatre to video games. He is currently directing the lip-synch dub of a TV series for a well known streaming...

Short trailer for Episode 121 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Stephane Cornicard.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 120 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Martin Whiskin joins Sam and Mark to talk about why tackling telephony in new and innovative ways can delight your clients... we head into a boxing ring to get into as big a character as we can... and we tow the PG line in some of our stories!!Our VO question this week is all about how training is the key when you want to explore new areas in voiceover.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Fighters ready! Hailing from Territory 5832, Billy Tanton…Coming in at 167 pounds…the lean, mean fighting machine…Entering the ring is a vicious, young fighter from Denmark... loves hurting his opponents…He's like a Bull, he doesn't know when to quit!Script 2Outsource Marketing is on a deep-space mission. Your message - is crucial.Leave coordinates, and we'll warp back as soon as we re-enter range. The future… awaits. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Martin Whiskin has been working as a voice actor for about 5 years, having taken a left turn from 2 decades as a database manager. Before that he pierced ears, sold advertising space and packaged up newspapers. There was also a short period as a champion long jumper. With VO training, he became fascinated with being able to produce so many different and complex emotions with his voice, claiming that up until that point he'd just used it to make stupid noises. He loves music, comedy and knows quite a lot about 80s and 90s wrestling. Martin's Website @martinwhiskinvoiceover on Instagram Martin's Facebook page Martin on YouTube Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 120 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Martin Whiskin.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 119 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Elroy "Spoonface" Powell joins Sam and Mark to talk about jumping from character to character in an instant, we find out exactly what "Muffin Pants" really are in what Sam thinks might be the most fun script we've ever had, and Spoon brings a Barry White depth that we had to explore!Our VO question this week is all about mindfulness... Spoon's an expert in this field and gives some tremendous tips on how you can look after yourself and protect your mental health in what can be a pretty tough industry!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1True Sight helps to treat and prevent five debilitating diseases that affect more than a billion people globally.These are known as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and two of them are a major cause of preventable blindness around the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.True Sight works with thousands of local volunteers and has distributed more than a billion donated treatments to protect people against NTDs. They have helped to eliminate trachoma in several countries, including The Gambia, Ghana, Malawi, Benin, Mali and most recently Pakistan.Script 2(overexcited announcer)"Tired of choosing between breakfast... and pants?!"(fashion model voice)"Introducing... Muffin Pants. They bake while you strut."(scientist voice, slightly unhinged)"With patented CrumbTech™ insulation, each cheek stays toasty!"(grandma voice)"Back in my day, we just sat on a pie and hoped for the best."(military drill sergeant)"You want carbs? You want comfort? DROP AND GIVE ME FLAVOUR!"(cheery jingle-style sing-song)"Muffin Paaaants — hot buns, on the run!"We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Elroy ‘Spoonface' Powell, aka ‘Spoon The Voice Guy,' is an award-winning voice actor known for his commanding performances in gaming, film, and TV. His role as Jack Matt in Dying Light 2 won him the One Voice Award for Best Male Voice in Gaming. He has also voiced Minecraft Legends, Harold Halibut, and appeared in Star Wars: Episode VII and Fighting With My Family.With a background in music, Spoon blends vocal mastery with storytelling. His work in mindfulness and EFT enhances his ability to deliver authentic, emotionally rich performances. He has also collaborated with UNESCO, amplifying indigenous voices. Elroy Spoonface's Website @spoonface1 on Instagram Elroy Spoonface on YouTubeYou can also read more about Mindfulness with Spoon's...

Short trailer for Episode 119 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Elroy "Spoonface" Powell.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 118 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sharon Dominey joins Sam and Mark and gives us a fun fact for tennis lovers, some mother daughter character work, and an informational for people who have English as a second language! Plus, we go to a school playground, a boxing ring, and up 36,000 feet in the wildcards!Our VO question this week is all about pivoting towards voiceover after 20 years doing something completely different!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1If someone comes knocking—and they might—don't go flinging the door open like you do for the hens. Watch 'em through the glass first. If they ask for me but don't say my name right—Ellyn, not Ellen or Ellie—don't trust a word out their mouth. If they say they're from the Keep, ask 'em who braided your hair last Winter Solstice. If they can't answer, bolt the door and don't let them in. I know you're brave. Braver than me, some days. But there's things walking the roads now that wear borrowed smiles. Don't you forget now Mia.Script 2Welcome to Mary's Well.Thank you for choosing to sit your exam at the York competence test centre.When you arrive at the building, please proceed up the stairs to floor C. The competence test centre reception is located in C5. Here you will register your attendance with the receptionist, handing in your original documentation and passport for checking by our staff. You will then receive the general briefing ahead of your exam. After the briefing you will be taken by a member of staff to your allocated Bay. Lockers are provided for your personal belongings.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Sharon Dominey is a lapsed accountant, who moved into voiceover about 8 years ago after 20 years in the world of banking and finance, both in the UK and Australia. When covid hit, she decided that at the age of 50 that she'd do an acting degree. She now has a couple of radio shows, does patient role play for the NHS and continues with voiceover clients and a bit of acting. Sharon's Website @sharon.dominey on Instagram @DomineyVO on X Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's...

Short trailer for Episode 118 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Sharon Dominey.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 117 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Alix Perry joins Sam and Mark to talk about a script that half the population would never get to read! We make industrial pallets sound out of this world and reveal a guaranteed way to make your audience think about the product or service you're talking about!Our VO question this week is all about how to make your website pop with your unique personality!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Did you know, statistically speaking, around 20% of any workforce is experiencing some stage of menopause. And 80% of those employees will be suffering from symptoms like sleep problems, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating - oh and a whole host of other less talked about stuff.80% of menopausal women say their organisation has no basic structure in place - but expert menopause support is essential if you want to maintain a happy, successful company. That's where we come in…Script 2We don't want you to think about pallets.You've got other things on your mind.Like your business. Your products.We just make sure they go from A to B to C…and back to A. Efficient, hassle-free and in the most sustainable way.We are that almost invisible foundation. Combining future proof logistics and state of the art technology With a strong natural material. That's our nature. We don't want you to think about pallets. But when you do...let them be red.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Alix Perry is a multi-award-nominated voiceover artist with seven years under her belt, having started her journey behind the mic in 2018. Before all the voiceover fun, she earned a BA Honours degree in Television & Creative Writing, and spent her time writing comedy scripts (because who doesn't love making people laugh?). She also worked in music venues around London, combining her love for live music with a front-row seat to the action. All the scriptwriting, editing, and people skills she picked up along the way have turned out to be the perfect fit for her voiceover career. Now, she's great at cracking scripts, connecting with any audience, and delivering high-quality audio that leaves clients saying, ‘Yes, this is exactly what we needed! Alix's Website @alixandrasvoices on Instagram Alix's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an...

Short trailer for Episode 117 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Alix Perry.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 116 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, André Refig joins Sam and Mark to explore the musicality of an infomercial call to action… and how to create proper characterisation within a mobile-phone video game. There's also an astounding stretchy-to-the-point-of-bursting wildcard!Our VO question this week is all about creating characters for videos games - where to start, how to flesh them out, and what a director really wants!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1What do you do when your tyre goes flat and there's no air anywhere to fix that? You reach for INFLATE PRO! The smart, fast, hands-free way to fill it up with air. Inflate Pro is so advanced, it has a built-in smart pressure digital sensor that gauges and automatically stops when the set tyre pressure is reached. Plus it can be 100% hands-free. You simply set the target pressure and walk away, keeping you out of harm's way.In just 2 minutes, you'll go from low to GO with Inflate Pro!Script 2Start VO:“Dice dice baby!”“Dice to meet you (insert nerdy laugh)”Hurts someone:"You appear to have had a critical failure.""You clearly forgot to read subsection 37 of rule 749. Loser!"Uses special move:"Cheatmode enabled!""Time for some dicey hacks!"Dies:"But...but... my calculations" "Loosing to a n00b. Perfect."We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: André Refig is a bilingual actor and voiceover with a native accent in both French and English and he works roughly 50-50 in each. He specialises in the corporate and video game sectors, but has also voiced TV and radio commercials, audio dramas, animations, ELT, audiobooks, with plenty of dubbing and ADR. Game franchises he's worked on include Assassin's Creed, Cyberpunk, Dying Light, Brawl Stars, Formula 1, Age of Empires and more. On screen he's been in TV series such as Killing Eve and We Were the Lucky Ones, and he's been treading the boards professionally since 2008, most proudly having been in the original cast of the current West End production of Cabaret. He has two young boys, the eldest of which has also started working in voiceover at the tender age of 7! In his non-existent spare time, he enjoys baking! André's Website @andrerefig on Instagram André's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the...

Short trailer for Episode 116 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and André Refig.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 115 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sue Schick joins Sam and Mark to talk about what happens when you lock into one way of doing a script and you can't quite escape from it, there's a windy fun fact, we explore a historical museum audio guide, and there's a surprise for Sam when we ask if you speak differently when you're in front of a mic... and if you do - why?Our VO question this week is all about the differences in client expectations across international markets!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1I thought hiding in the forest was a good idea. Turns out I was wrong.Ahead, through the gap in the leaves I could see the dirt road. I prayed I'd been wrong, that nothing was coming after me. I'd heard stories about this road, and this forest. People being robbed, killed, and it was certainly not my first choice for a hiding place. However, it was better than the narrow roads where I could easily get cornered. I knew my mistake, staying too late at the alehouse.Script 2Hey, do you already know your next customer?We do! Shopper Specs shows you the real names of companies browsing your website and what exactly they are interested in.One click - one call - and your next customer is waiting for you!Your new customers are already there - you just have to decode them on your website!To welcome Spring, we are doubling our free trial period from 2 to 4 weeks at shopperspecs.comWe'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!" About our guest: Brought up in a small town in mid-Germany, Susanne Schick wanted to ‘work in media' after graduating from high school and ended up in the bustling capital of Berlin. A radio traineeship, further education as voice artist and a handful of creative jobs later, she moved even further up north. Now, Sue lives in cozy Helsinki, Finland and works as full-time VO with clients worldwide. Susanne's Website @shesoundsgreatcom on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 115 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Susanne SchickMark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 114 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Janine Cooper-Marshall joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting commuters from A to B without confusing or annoying them, we reveal the dragon in the room, Mark just keeps tripping over a place name and how you can be too Welsh and not Welsh enough all at the same time. Plus we get excited about bubblies!Our VO question this week is all about how you get a job on the trains (as a voiceover!), and is it tough to be in a niche?Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1In pursuit of the perfect bubble, David Brook strives to consistently raise the bar in terms of quality and distinction. We are one of the few South African wine makers dedicated to the art of Cap Classique. Our bubblies are serious contenders in the international wine arena - unique, sophisticated and elegant. From grape to glass, the entire process relies on meticulous attention to detail, precision timing and plenty of patience.Script 2Welcome aboard this Borderline Train to Llanfairfechan.We'll be calling at Llanelli, London, and Llanfairfechan.Please keep an eye on your personal belongings at all times. If you see anything suspicious, please tell a member of the staff. See it, Say it - Sorted.We are now arriving at Llanelli. Change here for buses to a wide range of destinations. These leave from the front of the station. The next station is… London.This train finishes its journey here. All change please.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Janine Cooper-Marshall trained as an actor back in 1981. She recorded her first voice reel with Bernard Graham Shaw in 2000 and somehow managed to impress him enough to be included in his book “Voice-Overs – A Practical Guide”, which gave her the confidence to launch herself into full time voiceover work. Since then she's recorded radio & TV commercials, eLearning modules, corporates, explainers, audiobooks… well, anything that requires a voice really. She has also recorded thousands of transport announcements… Janine's Website @janinevo on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 114 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Janine Cooper-Marshall.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 113 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Stephanie Matard joins Sam and Mark to talk about why audio guides are great, and how to create a real historical character. We discuss when to over-egg the pudding and how music can help with rhythm and pace. Plus we coin a new technical term - Gruffing it!Our VO question this week is all about being a truly international voice actor - from wherever you're based!We would love you to get involved on the show! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk and that's also the email address if you'd like to be a guest on a future edition of the show.Script 1Scutari, Barrack Hospl, Jan 18/56MadamIn reply to your letter of Jan 4, I am very happy to be able to inform you that William Edward Austen 2nd Drag. Gds (Scotch Greys) went home to England Dec 11/55. I therefore return to you his wife's letters & trust that ‘ere this, her heart is lightened of its troubles.I remain your obedt ServtFlorence NightingaleScript 2It all begins with our hands. With our hands, we imagine we design, With our hands, we shape we test and test again.With our hands. we craft. we refine.and we test over, over and over againBecause our priority is protecting your headWe'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Stephanie Matard is an American voice-over artist based in France since 2010 and is now a bilingual French-American. Winner of the VO Atlanta International Scholarship (2020) and nominated as Best International Voice Over at the One Voice Awards (2022), Stephanie brings warmth and clarity to global brands. She records from her Normandy studio or top studios in Paris. Stephanie is passionate about travel, culture, and French cheese! Steph's Website @stephaniematard on Instagram Steph on YouTube Steph's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing, and the motivation they have.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 113 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Stephanie Matard.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 112 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Diane Brooks joins Sam and Mark to talk about being more empathetic in a corporate script, when slowing down your read can really make a point, and we look at what is and isn't a "genuine" laugh in a commercial. Plus there's a grumpy farmer and quite a bit of open-top car fun!Our VO question this week is all about how a previous career can help your voice career by identifying the transferable skills.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Across the world, millions lack access to clean water, reliable energy, the internet and safe transport to take them to education or work. Infrastructure like this is the foundation of a thriving economy - but financing it is a challenge in lower-income countries and those affected by conflict.AssureCo enables private sector investment through the provision of guarantees, mobilising finance for essential projects wherever they're needed most.Our goal? To improve lives, promote climate resilience and economic growth, and alleviate poverty.Script 2(sfx car driving with laughter) It's always good to take a break – maybe an overnight with friends or a mini holiday here in Scotland. But don't take a break from your medicines. If you rely on a repeat prescription, remember to pack it along with your toothbrush… oh…(gentle laugh)…and your clean undies. Whatever you do, don't get caught out, so you can spend more time (having fun sfx) ...enjoying yourself. For more information about managing your medicines, visit your pharmacy - for the care advice you need, whenever you need it. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Diane Brooks trained with Bauer media in 2008, which led to an extensive range of work over the years, including: Radio Commercials, Corporates, E- Learning, IVR/Telephony, Audio Drama, Animation, Gaming, Apps, Audiobooks and Video Narration for numerous types of businesses and organisations all over the world, but especially in Scotland. Diane won the Best Overall Performance for Telephony/IVR at the One voice Awards in London 2019 and was nominated for Best Overall Performance in Audio Drama performance in 2022. In her spare time, she has produced several short films and one feature film. Diane's Website Diane's Facebook page @dianebrooks4098 on Instagram Resources:

Short trailer for Episode 112 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Diane Brooks.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 111 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Victoria Riley joins Sam and Mark to talk about accents and whether clients really want it full on or a softened version. We work out how to inhabit the character of a wizened old crone, and what to do when you need to be overbearing!Our VO question this week is all about when and how you should make the pivot between the voiceover work you're getting, and the voiceover work you actually want!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1When your baby or child is unwell, it is a really worrying time. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do, but it's important to trust your instincts and get the right help.Strep A is a common type of bacteria that is found on the skin and in the throat. Most strep A infections are mild and easily treated. Scarlet fever is caused by strep A. It is usually a mild illness that is highly infectious. It causes a distinctive pink-red rash and flu-like symptoms and is treated with antibiotics.Script 2In a different time, when words were lit with lightning and history was carved from magic, there was a far-off land where stood a monument. A divine statue. Golden and strange. At first glance, it seemed to be on the edge of a burial ground - guarding sarcophagi and long forgotten tombs.But beneath it, there were no bodies to discover. No cadavers, no skulls, not a single bone.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Victoria Riley is an Essex-based voice actor with a lovely Lancashire accent. Originally from near Blackburn, she moved to London to go to drama school and hasn't found her way home yet. Having worked in corporate voiceover, audiobooks and radio imaging for years, she's now going back to her actor roots with more focus on character work in animation and gaming.Victoria loves animals, especially her big, beautiful rescue dog Ringo. When she's not in the studio, she and Ringo can usually be found roaming Epping Forest and foraging for berries! Victoria's Website Victoria on YouTube @Voiceover_Vic on X Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 111 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Victoria Riley.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 110 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Susie Valerio joins Sam and Mark to talk about what to do when a medical sounding script isn't medical, and how to approach a documentary script so it doesn't sound like all the others out there! We explore chakras, mine some gold, lose our voices and grow a long neck!Our VO question this week is all about authenticity - and why it's so important in reels, in casting and in getting the right performance!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1The nine separate enneatypes are grouped into three clusters called triads. Each triad has one thing in common, a point of view or a feeling that they perceive the world through. Some Enneagram practitioners refer to these as the "three knowledge centres." The triad groups represent three ways that we can process information. People often use words like "gut," "bones," or “heart,” to describe their feelings - such as in "I know it in my…gut”. Which option they choose can be very telling.Script 2Drawn by the jobs and industry that gold generates, a population of approximately one hundred thousand people has grown around one of the largest open-pit gold mines in the world, creating a unique living situation.This episode explores the delicate balance between mine, city and environment. A carefully managed relationship, so that both mine and the city's inhabitants can flourish.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Susie Valerio is an Award-Winning British-Brazilian Actor, Producer and Casting Director with over 20 years across the entertainment industry – from TV and Film to Documentary, Sports, Advertising, all things Audio and Video Games. She is also Brazilian Ambassador for SOVAS and regular speaker at Conferences and Webinars.Being a Bilingual International Actor herself, Susie is deeply committed to genuine diversity, international collaborations and ethical casting. Recent Casting and Production credits include Koreaboo, Far Cry: Rise of Revolution, Brawl Stars, promos for main Games and Animation franchises and a number of upcoming projects under NDA. Behind the mic, Susie records across most genres in native International English and Brazilian Portuguese, consistently booking with some of the world's biggest brands. Susie's Website @susie.valerio on Instagram Susie's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't

Short trailer for Episode 110 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Susie Valerio.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 109 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Bruce Duncan joins Sam and Mark to talk about alternative ways to create a power 30 second commercial, bringing out the pride in a script without going over the top and what to be wary of when your kid decides they want to be in front of the mic!Our VO question this week is all about keeping voiceover in the family!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Well, it just so happens that digital City have been doing all of this and more in 2024. The City served as a testbed for uncrewed aerial technology, thanks to a unique drone trial – an example of how innovators are using our sandbox environment in exciting ways. We made real progress with our LifeCycle data trust pilot project – a groundbreaking initiative that draws on the City's world-leading trust structure and applies it to data stewardship - an area that offers huge commercial potential for the city. Not only introducing innovation but by mapping route data, we can help make cycling across the city safer and more rider-friendly.Script 2Direction: Classy, 30s, relaxed, smart, measuredHarrington Smith has the perfect excuse to ‘take a look' at the stunning new BMW X5 50e xDriveIt's a ‘Personal Contract Hire Offer', hmm24-month agreement with an initial rental of £3,882 … hmm!?Monthly rental of £999 … nice!Plus the hybrid model is the perfect balance of petrol and electric …… thought that might do itThe new BMW X5 50e xDriveSearch Harrington Smith.co.ukTs & Cs apply. Harrington Smith is a credit brokerWe'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today! **Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Bruce Duncan has been behind the mic since 2009 and has voiced thousands of Commercials, Corporate narrations, Explainers, and E-learning, Museum Audio Guides, Animations, Video Games, In-store and Telephone systems. You'll hear him greet you on the phone at Aviva (and a stack of other Insurance Companies), he'll advise you about special offers in B&Q, and try to sell you BMWs on the radio. In fact, the only place you're unlikely to hear him is narrating an Audiobook (if you exclude 'Penny the Penguin' sleep story on the Calm app).Bruce grew up in Surrey, and lives with his wife Rachel, two daughters (both Child VOs) and a newly adopted Saluki Sighthound. They enjoy holidays in their motorhome and given the chance, Bruce would spend his life mountain biking and snowboarding. Bruce's Website Bruce's Facebook page @BruceDuncanVO on X

Short trailer for Episode 109 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bruce Duncan.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 108 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Melissa Sinden joins Sam and Mark to talk about the irony of being asked to play an AI voice, how sessions with lots of people involved can get quite unruly, and how to sound natural when you're playing the part of a voice actor!Our VO question this week is all about how you create a rounded, three-dimensional character for animation.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Right... I'm just getting my characterisation sorted... do you want to hear my thoughts? So, with the main course... our seven nut ‘nut' roast... I'm thinking I'm a nut connoisseur, but I not only embrace the taste of the nuts, but I also travel to where they're produced and soak in the local culture, which gives me an insight into the source of their taste... and as for the vegetables... they'll be picked by students on summer vacation, working on organic farms in Norfolk... they'll be first and maybe second year students, from all around the world... How does that sound?Script 2MVO: (vintage style) In my day motor vehicles had keys not buttons and they didn't need plugging in! When you get a ding, dent, chip or scratch in your techo Tesla, who can repair it now ask! Robots? Pah.FVO: (modern voice of a smart AI) Prestige cars can be repaired at A and B Vehicle repairs. They are manufacturer approved for Audi, Mercedes, BMW and now also Tesla. Does that answer your question?MVO: Who said that? what witchery is this?!FVO: Go direct to A and B Vehicle Repairs; where accidents unhappen.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Melissa is the child of a pair of opera singers and has been a voice actor for many years - despite being only 39!! She trained as an actor but went straight into voicing.As well as corporate and commercial, she was also an animation voice - Jess the Cat's meow in Postman Pat as well as Strange Hill High, Little Monsters AND a background clucker in the first Chicken Run film! Melissa has also done tons of radio drama over the years as well as BBC Radio 4 short stories, book extracts and poems. Melissa finally went back into in vision acting about 15 years ago - programmes like Shameless, Brassic, Vera, Corrie and Emmerdale, as well as theatre and she writes and does public speaking gigs! Melissa's VocalPoint Website Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Mark's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 108 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Melissa Sinden.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In Ep 107 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ruth Urquhart joins Sam and Mark to talk about terrible writing and what you can do with it without offending the client, there's a touch of scurvy about our reads, and we get stuck into THREE scripts for a change!Our VO question this week is all about how to make a duff script sound better!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1In 1747, James Lind set up his study at sea: Twelve sailors suffering from scurvy were split into six groups with two men in each group. All six groups shared living quarters in the same end of the ship and were given the same diet during the course of the study, with the exception of six different treatments that Lind wanted to test.The first group got cider. The second group got diluted sulfuric acid. The third group got vinegar. The fourth group got sea water. The fifth group got two oranges and a lemon. Finally, the last group got a purgative mixture of commonly used medicines.Script 2aShe grasped her carefully embroidered reticule, a present from her beloved aunt Mary, given to her at Christmas, a gift that she treasured dearly, despite it's garish colour, and stepped off the sidewalk into the busy London street, narrowly avoiding a huge puddle. She hailed a hackney which appeared suddenly through the fall gloom. The driver's rough attire of sackcloth pants held up by suspenders looked filthy but she tried not to stare as he pulled his horses to a halt beside her. ‘Can you take me to Clarence House?' she asked. The man grimaced.'Clarence house be 5 blocks away, he growled in his distant London accent ‘ I ain't got time, lady! I be workin'Script 2bAs she walked she thought about her brawny Highlander, Hamish Campbell, the one who had proposed to her only a week ago and to whom she had run from despite her longing to be with him. ‘Doona go!' he had pleaded earnestly, ‘I doona want to live without ye, I can no.'His deep voice resonated in his head and she flushed to remember it. They had not been alone, his 5 cousins, Angus, Calum, Bret, Jed and Colin had witnessed the whole embarrassing episode there on the riverbank next to their little croft house in the little village of Firth on the banks of the river Forth.. she had stood right on the waters edge, the men behind her. We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Ruth is a trained actor and an experienced, award winning voice actor. Known as the Tartan Chameleon, she is extremely versatile. Being a native Scot with English parents effectively means she has two natural accents as well as a very good ear for many other dialects. Ruth has narrated over 200 audio books to date as well as voicing animations, animes, commercials, games, corporate videos, film dubbing and documentaries. She lives in Scotland with her family and an array of rescue animals.

Short trailer for Episode 107 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ruth Urquhart.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin