How Do You Say That?!

Short trailer for Episode 191 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Tracy-Ann Leith.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

We're on our summer hols! So here's a repeat of one of our favourite episodes of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, when George Weightman joined Sam and Mark in November 2025 to talk about the world of character creation for video games - oh, and Peppa Pig!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 1Christmas Eve, 1853.Step into the heart of Victorian London… where darkness comes alive. The candles gutter, the snow falls, and somewhere in the fog — a whisper calls your name.This holiday season, journey beyond the ordinary — into a world of ghosts and forgotten tales. Where every spirit has a story to share.Discover the magic in every haunting at “The Christmas Séance”…Listen. The ghosts are waiting.Script 2'I don't care if the workshop scares you. Deliver the gold or face your punishment.''If any of you see Midas in the field, you know where to aim. I want those golden hands mounted on the walls of my study.''Then why are you talking and not shooting!''There are outlaws in my home...what am I paying you for? ELIMINATE THEM!''If you want to become wealthy beyond imagining, Bring me the man with the golden hands.'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: George Weightman was awarded Voice Artist of the Year 2025 at the One Voice Awards UK and Best Actor in an Indie Film at the New York Film Awards. Having trained in the UK and Russia, George has used his extensive versatility, both vocally and physically, to develop a career in screen acting, voice over and motion capture.His roles include Obelix in the ongoing series of Asterix & Obelix games, the lead villain of Spencer in the British indie feature film 'Tiny Little Voices', Fletcher Kane in 'Fortnite' and Daddy & Grandpa Pig in 'Peppa Pig Tales'. He also played a guest lead on the BBC's 'Doctors', was award nominated for his roles in 'Black Myth Wukong' and contributed to the BAFTA winning game 'Metaphor: ReFantazio', among many others.He has also narrated over 70 audiobooks.George's WebsiteResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

We're on our summer hols! So here's a repeat of one of our favourite episodes of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, when Noni Lewis joined Sam and Mark in April 2024 to talk about approaching royal docs, the beauty of the Welsh accent, and we get steamy at a builder's merchants!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 1Elizabeth's most treasured corgi was Susan, who was gifted to the Princess on her 18th birthday in 1944.Susan quickly became Elizabeth's constant companion and loyal friend through thick and thin.She was so attached to Susan that she insisted on taking her along on her honeymoon with Prince Philip in 1947, hiding the dog under a pile of blankets in their carriage to the station directly after the wedding.Their bond was unbreakable, transcending even the formalities of royal protocol.Script 2We're H.O.T. - the Builders Merchants with gorgeous supplies.From sumptuous bricks, made with real sweat and tears, to mouth-watering timber and plumbing supplies to get you all hot and sweaty.We've got free local delivery, and charming experts on-hand to seduce you.Hot Property Builders - now open on Colchester Avenue, Cardiff. Minimum spend applies to free delivery.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: Noni Lewis is a bilingual Welsh actor, voiceover, writer and director with a 25 year background in theatre and voice. Over the years she has become the go-to voice for all things Welsh as well as continuing to perform a diverse range of accents and characters alongside regular corporate and commercial work. Noni has voiced for the BBC, S4C, Aardman, and many other clients in promos, movies, cartoons, radio plays, live radio performances, poetry readings and everything in-between.Noni's WebsiteResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 190 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Lozza Gilbert joins Sam and Mark to talk about a dystopian future that smooshes Mad Max and Grange Hill together in a challenging dramatic script! We learn what you need to ask a director before you record a dramatic scene - and we discover the knack of delivering the problem and the solution at a different pace! There's a technical little script, we're left wondering if some corporate clients "polish" their scripts through AI, and writers take note! We discuss how to change a formal sounding script to a chatty sounding script just by adding a single word!Our VO question this week is all about how the industry can work with disabled performers to understand their needs 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 1Their existing single-camera-to-single-PC setup meant that whilst participants seated at the far end of the table could be seen by remote users, the faces of those to the left and right were obscured when engaging with others in the room.So how did we solve this?By introducing a separate PC for each of the three cameras, each group within the meeting room are presented in their own window. This allows remote users to clearly see all participants and their reactions.A piece of creative thinking that has delivered real visual meeting equity.Script 2Reflex: What is it, Jo-C?It says 'Rez High' (whatever that is) and then 'Welcome Back to the Best Days'. And then something else has worn off. I'll have to open it to find out. I'm not doing that until I dry it off properly.I do want a good look. The real problem will be getting it past my mum.Dogwood: If it's so 'very heavy' then I vote Jo-C carries it.Reflex: She's got the muscles. She's absolutely the right woman forthe job. Two out of three votes carry it. And I'll deal with my mum.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: Lozza Gilbert is a northern & non-binary actor, voice actor and award-winning disability advocate. They started voiceover in 2024 after graduating with a degree in Astrophysics from Newcastle University in 2023, and are now a member of the National Youth Theatre with experience across video games, audio drama and theatre. They were nominated for Best Non-Binary Voiceover Performance at this years One Voice Awards.Lozza's background is in disability advocacy - including delivering talks and panels, hosting events, working with charities and volunteering. They carry this through into their work as an actor advocating for a more accessible and inclusive industry, wanting to train in performance capture as someone who uses mobility aids, and working as a consultant to advise game developers on the movement, story and design of disabled characters. Outside of VO and acting, you can probably find them playing video games with their dog Barney!Lozza's Website@LozzaGilbert on InstagramResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Listen to all the Rez High episodes here: https://rustyquill.com/show/rez-high/About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 190 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Lozza Gilbert.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 189 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, James Showers joins Sam and Mark to talk about bringing science fiction to life as a very posh butler on a spaceship - but it's no Kryton from Red Dwarf! We delight in rich grand-fatherly tones, and have talk of theme parks, ducklings and lemons! Plus how you can make a story set in the 1920s feel real for a contemporary audience.Our VO question this week is all about how and why you choose voice acting as a career in later life.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 1Charles Burdett was lazily reclining in his favourite armchair, absorbed in a rare book on alchemy and black magic, when his sister answered a summons at the door.In addition to managing the household affairs of the flat in which she and Burdett lived alone, her duties also consisted in scrutinising the many visitors. Most of them could be persuaded to call at the book shop in Cecil Court. Others, whose cases were urgent, were admitted to the modest London flat, thus infringing on Burdett's only recreation, reading and study.Script 2The Time Scoop is fundamentally incapable of abducting an entire individual. The paperwork would be insurmountable. Imagine a candle. The flame dances upon the wall whilst the candle itself never moves. Our guests are rather like that: their lives remain rooted safely in their own place and time, whilst only their illumination is permitted to travel. Eventually, as all light must, it returns to its source. The principle was first articulated by Doctor Euphemia Bracket-Weft during the regrettable Incident of the Recursive Picnic...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: James Showers is an Old Etonian, Ad man, Yoga Teacher, Headhunter in advertising, Recluse and off-grid forest dweller, Carpenter, Funeral Director, Tree Surgeon, Funeral Celebrant and now Voice Artist, He currently plays Hobbs - Sophie Aldred's robot butler on board the Nosferatu 2.5 in "Ace Odyssey". He's single with a daughter in Montreal... and he's a Biker.James's WebsiteResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 189 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and James Showers.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 188 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Dan Pye joins Sam and Mark to talk about a multi-character script that's full of balls - bingo balls! We look at making a museum audio guide for kids, and how you can lighten a script for the target audience. We consider what happens when you're asked to read both characters in a script because the other person hasn't been cast yet, and what pauses to leave so an editor has clear line of sight!Our obsessions are vitamins and motorways, and Dan seems like trouble right from the off!!Our VO question this week is all about how much chit-chat you should engage in down the line with clients and producers.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 1Look carefully at the portrait of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson. Take your time – look at it for at least a whole minute. What can you see?What is Elizabeth Garrett Anderson wearing?• She is wearing a plain black academic gown (showing that she has graduated from university).• She has chosen to pose in her gown rather than in fashionable clothing.• She is also wearing a simple pearl necklace which had cost sixpence. She added this because the artist asked her to wear some jewellery to brighten up her outfit.Script 2B11: Alright Number 9, ready for tonight?B9: You know me, Legs Eleven. Always up for a bit of Buzz Bingo!B11. It's what bingo balls like us are made for!B9: So before we roll out there… reminder time?B11: Go on then.B9: Bingo's exciting, but we all need--Both: To keep it fun!B11: Set a budget before you start-B9: And stick to it!-B11: No chasing. No "one more coz I feel lucky."B9: Coz we've seen enough games to know - fun's only fun whenBoth: you're in control.Narrator: Keep it fun. Set a limit. Take a break anytime.Bingo caller: On its own, NUMBER 9!Narrator: For tools and support see buzz bingo.com forward slash safe.Narrator: 18+. Gambleaware.org.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: Dan Pye is a British voice actor, continuity announcer and science communicator whose work spans broadcast TV, video games, commercials and immersive attractions. He's perhaps best known as the voice of Lost Voice Guy and as a former continuity announcer on Channel 4. His voice credits include projects with SEGA, Electronic Arts and Digital Extremes, alongside campaigns for Volkswagen, Hard Rock Cafe, Zopa Bank and more. Alongside voice work, Dan is Director of Astronomy and Science Communication at Kielder Observatory, where he combines storytelling, performance and science to create unforgettable audience experiences under some of Europe's darkest skies.Dan's Website@dan.pye on InstagramDan's Facebook pageDan on YouTube Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 188 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Dan Pye.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 187 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Louis Critchley joins Sam and Mark to talk about how energetic you have to go with a football commentator style commercial script. Is high energy through the whole read just too much? Is subtlety needed or wanted, and when you find a niche - you should exploit it.We explore how to play a baddie without it being over the top... Mark brings some bruiser energy, and we explore how to lean in on dialogue to get intimate with the listener.Our obsessions are sculptures and weeds, and there's a story the Royal Mail might like to hear. Our wildcards are a matriarch dragon, a little boy and an adorable kitten!Our VO question specifically for Louis this week is - how did you get an agent so fast? 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 1SFX: Anticipatory football crowd, stadium atmosphereThey scratch left…They scratch right…One more scratch will do it…(Slight excitement) Is it?SFX: Crowd cheer uproariously(Jubilant) IT IS! IT'S A FREE FRESHLY BAKED DONUT AT TOM HOPKINS!Music: in – upbeat, energetic, feel-good themeWin today, with Tom Hopkins.Grab your scratch card when you spend £15 in store.Every card's a winner, with over 300,000 prizes to be won!Including drinks, freshly baked donuts, and gift vouchers!Visit your nearest Tom Hopkins, today.See Tom Hopkins dot co dot UK for details. Conditions applyScript 2You see, the boy in the barrel turned out to be horribly incompetent, so we must get our own information now. Between you and me, I can't understand what Hyram wants with this shit hole town or its shit hole people. But then I think about who Hyram is and it all falls into place. Let me put it this way, if you say your floorboards are brown and Hyram says they're red, he'll cut your family's throat over them before he lets you be right. If you say the sky is blue and Hyram says it's orange, he's likely to set your inn on fire rather than admit he was wrong.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: Louis Critchley has been working in the VO industry for 15 months with Voicefox Agency! 15 MONTHS people! He loves creature and extreme vocals (his party trick is animal impressions). He primarily works in games, however he has also got a few audiobooks under his belt. Louis is always searching for ways to improve his craft, particularly finding truthful characters in fun and creative ways! This year he was nominated for newcomer of the year at the One Voice Awards!Louis's Website@louiscritchleyofficial on InstagramLouis's Facebook pageLouis on YouTubeResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Louis was reading an extract from:Dreams of Dust and Steel Series: The Price of Power by Michael MichelAvailable here: https://www.kokoroaudio.com/books/series/Dreams%20of%20Dust%20and%20SteelAbout your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 187 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Louis Critchley.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 186 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, US voice actor Allison Cossitt joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to perform an argument when you go in mid-way! Sam brings an extract from a multi-cast audio book, set way into the distant future. We examine the dread of doing a cold read in a session (or on the show!) and completely messing it up. Mark is handed some very honest feedback, and we reflect on why it's always easier when you've heard someone else read a script first - but the job is working it out for yourself! We're clowning around with an international softball team, there's dark roast deliciousness and a reference to Little Alex Horne!!Our VO question this week is all about why you put off becoming an voice actor for as long as you did?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 last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on May 21, 2061, at a time when humanity first stepped into the light. The question came about as a result of a five dollar bet over highballs, and it happened this way:Alexander Adell and Bertram Lupov were two of the faithful attendants of Multivac. As well as any human beings could, they knew what lay behind the cold, clicking, flashing face -- miles and miles of face -- of that giant computer.Script 2Vernon - I am a living, breathing woman, right in front of you. I'm not some story you can - STOP. Turn back around. Look at me. You do not get to ignore me. You don't have that privilege.[VERNON stares. The silence between them is palpable.]I know you're hurt. I know. But you can't think this is a surprise. You know things have changed between us. This is the most we've spoken in months. Stop. It's too late. That part has already been written, Vernon. No one short of god can change it now.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: Allison is a voice actor, writer, director and audio engineer. She is the showrunner for the award-winning audio drama Partial Veil and specializes in voice for audio dramas, animation, video games and audio books. She has 10 pet rats and no appendix!Allison 's Website@Allisoncossitt on InstagramAllison 's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 186 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Allison Cossitt.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 185 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Magnus Rook joins Sam and Mark to talk about how a cold read is sometimes impossible, because you need to know what's coming next in order to structure the delivery. We approach a charity script with some conversational levity, but without throwing away the main points, and discover that some people work in very different ways. We also ask is it ever worth breaking a script down line by line, and do you build a list, or give each item a slightly different flavour? Oh, then there's the whole debate about the abbreviation "i.e."!! Obsessions are to do with summer and the heat... and we hear a story of a double-decker nightmare!Our VO question this week is all about how doing other things apart from voice acting can really bring a boost to your VA 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 1Did you know that everyone on the planet is just six social connections away from each other? Community-based volunteers are the social glue between individuals, groups and organisations. They boost community cohesion, bond people together and bridge differences. Within any community 20% of people are great at getting things done. Volunteers are ordinary people but they can achieve extraordinary things. Their super talents are simple: practical skills, local knowledge, common sense, familiarity with different situations, a myriad of contacts - and the ability to discover the stories and traditions that make a community special.Script 2The seminal example, of course, is using bow wow to mean a dog and not just to imitate a dog's barking, providing the impetus for the theory's moniker. In a somewhat similar vein, the pooh-pooh theory hypothesized that language evolved from the interjections (ah!) and emotional cries humans made, like the primordial grunt that still escapes when you painfully stub your toe. Müller's own idea was that sounds themselves carried intrinsic meaning, like a low-¬pitched sound giving off a sense of something big, i.e., as in a blob (low vowel) compared to the smaller sounding bleeb (high vowel).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: Magnus Rook is a German actor and voice actor based in London. 98% of his work is in German, but he's branching out more into the English language market these days. He's an audiobook narrator with the occasional commercial thrown in (best of both worlds!) When he's not in the booth, he's bouldering, reading, and appearing on stages every once in a while – most recently as Hamlet's dead father and as part of Fracassantes Collective at the Bush Theatre.Magnus's Website@magnusrook on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 185 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Magnus Rook.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 184 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Brigid Lohrey joins Sam and Mark to talk about approaching an Apple News script in a very specific way - bringing it to full conversational, but not too rounded. We explore performances where you're left feeling, "Surely you want more than this?" Are we being told to make everything blander?? We talk about how directors can be really helpful in setting the scene for us, and how nothing moves fast underwater! Plus is it a help or a hinderance if a script is labelled as "corporate"? Our obsessions are West End theatre and summer night attire!Our VO question this week is all about whether you should be upfront about your natural accent if you come from more than one place!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 1Compared to the bustle of spring, it's quiet in the autumn forest; I miss the hoards of gently pulsating sea jellies that cloud the water all summer long and lament the absence of spider crabs that have migrated back to deeper water. Territorial by nature, ballan wrasse remain in residence, patrolling their patch among the kelp. I spot a chunky male, coloured amber to match the scene and greet him with a broad smile that lets a trickle of cold water into my dive mask.Script 2Murder in Paradise: The Unsolved Killings on Australia's East Coast. The NSW north coast has a disturbing history of unsolved murders and disappearances. Have its beaches, roads and rainforests been a killing ground for one or more serial killers? Written for Australian Women's Weekly. A young woman is standing on a road leading to the Pacific Highway, her thumb out, hitching. With her long hair and cut-off jeans she doesn't wait long to be picked up. She is never seen again. This scenario has happened again and again on the north coast of NSW.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: Brigid Lohrey is a Tasmanian actress, who trained in London, and has been acting on stage and screen for over 20 years. She 's in the BBC's Hope Street and HBO's Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon. On stage she's played Panto villains and Shakespearean leads up and down the country. As a Voice Actor she started 15 years ago with Audio Drama for Dr Who and the Dark Shadows series, then with audiobooks for the RNIB. Since then she has voiced 80 audiobooks, and has branched into commercials and gaming. She has done radio presenting and commentates medieval jousting and fun dog shows.Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 184 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Brigid Lohrey.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 183 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kelly Hicks joins Sam and Mark to talk about a script with four different insults, aimed at four different people, from a character thats a bully! We remember mean scenes in Rugrats, and one particular cartoon bully! Gone are the fun facts and in come the obsessions of the week, which include Harry Potter, cooling towels and office furniture!! There's an audiobook ghostly story which is not bright, but not funereal... so we explore the depths in between.Our VO question this week is all about which animated role we'd love to play!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 the end of a week, however, Mary met with a serious accident. She was running across the croquet lawn to speak to her sister-in-law, when she tripped over a hoop that had been accidentally left there, and, in falling, ran a hatpin into her head. Blood poisoning ensued, and within a fortnight she was dead. Martha was the only one in the house who associated Mary's accident and death with the Piper; and she could not but suspect that, in some way or another, he had brought about the catastrophe.Script 2When your grandma picked out that shirt, did she tell you she hated you or could you guess?If you're wondering why your friends are running faster, get a mirror! It's you not me!Shoes no good? Maybe if you didn't dig them out of the trash…!I knew I smelled something sickly sweet around here. But a Dreamer and her imaginary friend? Keek kkke kkeee! I couldn't ask for better kindling!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: It all started for Kelly Hicks when she watched a film about the making of the Disney “Alice in Wonderland” animation when she was a tiny child and thought how cool it was to see the people behind the voices, especially Alice. That stuck with her and her dream job was always working in a voice acting studio. Of course she then spent over 20 years as a pharmacy technician, mostly in a hospital or oncology setting… which, to be fair, opened the door to working in e-learning and corporate. But animation and gaming is really where she wants to be.Kelly's Website@kellysaidthat on InstagramKelly's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 183 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kelly Hicks.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 182 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Charlie Keeffe joins Sam and Mark to talk about maintaining a sense of engagement without going too flat in an audiobook... finding the line of entertaining - but not too entertaining! We explore how to fit into a younger mindset, and how to differentiate between a CBBC audience and a CBeebies audience. We look at working a little harder when the script is dry, and how to create a cliffhanger without over-emphasising it. Our fun facts are about sports and fingers and our wildcards embrace scarecrows, politicians and superfans!Our VO question this week is all about how new voice actors make the mindset shift to promoting themselves.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 1To transform his invention into a commercial enterprise, Gutenberg needed something every great innovator eventually requires: money.He turned to a wealthy local financier Johann Fust, borrowing heavily to fund the production of his printing press and expand operations. By 1455, Gutenberg's press had already produced a series of printed documents and, most remarkably, a magnificent Latin Bible—an achievement that would forever change the spread of knowledge.But just as Gutenberg stood on the brink of success, disaster struck.Script 2By the time he got to his desk the following morning, Stirling's abdomen still felt like he'd done a hundred crunches, and he groaned at the pain as he sat down. He didn't intend to get up soon and feel that again. He spent half an hour going through the paperwork in his desk, signing off on things and putting papers in their proper piles for filing. Each time he bent his stomach even a little, it reminded him of the cramped muscles there. He picked up the phone and started looking through his notebook for his doctor's number. Perhaps the time had come to cave in on this one.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: Charlie Keeffe is a UK based Voice Actor who lives on the south coast. He's been a full-time voice for 5 years and works right across the industry - from audiobooks to commercials, E-Learning, video games and animation.Charlie's Website@cksaysthings on InstagramResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 182 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Charlie Keeffe.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 181 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Karim Kronfli joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting to grips with a summer advertorial that's full of alliteration, with no time constraint. We have to be playful without going over the top. It's all about a script being "knowing" and as a voice actor having to give a nod and a wink to your audience. We also have an amazing dramatic piece between a man who's been in jail and his estranged daughter. Our fun facts are about reality TV, big West End shows and a tease of an NDA!Our VO question this week is all about what aspects of performance you take from stage work to the 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 1And right now, as the world slows for the summer and the sun sets a little later… there's no better time to slip away with a story of secrets, lies and that final, fatal twist.Our Holiday Crime Collection brings together 100 years of murderous mischief — from breezy beachside killings to snowbound scandals in country hotels.Whether you prefer your detectives with deerstalkers or dark pasts, there's something in our summer stack to keep your suitcase suspiciously heavy.Script 2We are responsible for our own actions. No one else.Like the no one else sitting across from me who got themselves thrown out on the street. Or the no one else took a dead-end job at a petrol station instead of going to vocational school and learning something useful. Or the no one else what got themselves involved with drugs and spent two episodes in rehab.You spent way too much time feeling sorry for yourself.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: Karim Kronfli has been a professional performer for over 30 years originally working as a juggler and firebreather. He trained as a Director and Voice Actor at City Lit in London, and started doing voice work in 2010. Specialising in audio drama, he has appeared in over 150 productions including Re: Dracula, The Magnus Archives, London After Midnight, SCP Archives, Dr Who: Redacted and many more.Karim's Website@karim.kronfli on InstagramKarim's Facebook pageResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!The specific episode of “Theatrical Shenanigans” that has Karim's script from “Buried Treasure” by George Sapio is here: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nkev8-189d638 (listen to 6 mins 42 secs)The Audio Drama Hub Facebook group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/AudioDramaHubAbout your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 181 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Karim Kronfli.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 180 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Paul Cartwright joins Sam and Mark to talk about trusting your senses as a VA to do the work in a script without actively trying to do the work. We explore a commercial script using Paul's theory of pulling back on the crafting and being less voiceovery and less polished to make a real connection with the audience.As an artist, your body is naturally going to add pitch and depth and resonance and highs and lows... so what Paul shows us is comparable to the difference between stage acting and film acting - and it can be a rough uncomfortable ride.We also look at how to create a story arc for a famous tale re-told, but telling it in an authentic way, and our wildcards include Jack's giant, an old lady and a nervous best man delivering a speech.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 1Senior Living THE COMM, is an international community for those aged 65 and over. Enjoy an active, independent lifestyle with comfort, peace of mind, and healthcare assistance whenever it's needed.Find out more today on 966 878 400.Senior Living THE COMM. For those who already know what life is all about.Script 2Long ago, in a sleepy village on the outskirts of a busy town, there lived a boy named Jack. Jack's father disappeared when he was a child, and all Jack could remember of him was the joy of his laughter and the tenderness of his voice:But for Jack and his widowed mother, things were what they were: they were poor, and their farm was failing.But Jack wasn't worried. He was an unusual boy, cheerful to a fault and rarely complained. That, and he had a secret...He could speak to animals.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: Paul Cartwright spent more than two decades as a full-time actor doing musicals and plays before moving to the U.K. to get his MFA in Acting: The British Tradition from the Royal Conservatoire. After working with the best voice coaches in the world, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Paul moved to Los Angeles to continue his on-camera and voiceover career. Some of the clients Paul worked with are: Disney Animation, Game of Thrones, Mercedes Benz, Pepsi, Google, Samsung, Epic Games, Genshin Impact, Nintendo, Bethesda and more. Paul has since moved to Salt Lake City, Utah with his family. He is a full-time voice actor and director.Paul's Website@PaulTCartwright on InstagramPaul's Facebook pageResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Here are Paul's stories: AudioStories presents StoryLore on apple or Spotifyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audiostories/id1624488270About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 180 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Paul Cartwright.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 179 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, transfemme voice actor SJ Harris joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to bring out a character's venom whilst being very insular, and how to communicate directly with a player as a character in a video game. There's a full circle moment where we reflect that paying it back is what we should all do. We learn how to play a hesitant character in an unusual piece of e-learning, and chat about how an ellipsisis... is a very powerful piece of punctuation!Our VO question this week is all about following your dreams!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 1A lot of my issues come with like decision making, but also memory and memory loss you know. I get this kind of brain fog. I can't think of the right thing or say the right word… it's slightly fuzzy a lot of the time. And I have to kind of have it explained, have to things explained in like two or three ways to then fully kind of understand it… yeah.Sometimes, my thoughts move so quickly that I can't like put together sentences or I…I don't know, I think I just - I struggle to say things, so I'll let other people sort of answer for me.Script 2How long has it been out there? Centuries? Millennia? I lost count when the silence stopped feeling like punishment… and started feeling like patience.You smell like it, you know. The living world. Warm air, sunlight… hope. I had almost forgotten what those things felt like.One day this door will open the wrong way. And when it does… I will step into the world she calls hers, the world she nurtures, protects, and pretends to love. And I will remind it of something she has tried so desperately to erase… that the crown of life was never meant for 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: SJ Harris is a UK-based, transfemme voice actor with over a decade of industry experience - and she has an enviable range spanning masculine and feminine vocal tones. She's best known for voicing the Imaginary Friends in the popular Roblox game Pressure, as well as Digby in Burnhouse Lane and roles in SCP Fragmented Minds.She works predominantly in video games - but her body of work spans Audiobooks and Animation too!SJ's Website@Sjharrisactor on InstagramSJ on YouTube Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 179 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and SJ Harris.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 178 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Trev Fleming joins Sam and Mark to talk about splitting the difference between dynamic and powerful to create a compelling read and how strict timings can impact a performance. We learn how to teach something whilst being conversational in a long e-learning course... and why being clean with no 'ums' and 'errs' is a presenter trait rather than an actor's one. Did you know other languages have "thinking words" where we just put in an 'umm' or an 'aah'?Our fun facts cover Geography graduates, smashing pedal bikes, and a slicing knife nightmare that might make you feel queasy. Our wildcards are a lizard person from the centre of the earth, an irate football dad on the sidelines, and a dog who gets excited when he hears the word walk!Our VO question this week is all about whether actors get a better reaction from casting directors when they stop trying to appear impressive.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 1Bill Burr, one of the biggest comedians on the planet, has had a podcast for the last 10 years on YouTube. This is his thumbnail. The same one, each and every time. For me, as a big fan, I immediately recognise it when I see it mixed in with other videos on the recommended sidebar.Is this thumbnail good? No, it's actually modest, at best! It does show his face and you can clearly read the text, but that's about it. Still, this style works for him. He doesn't want to hire a person who handles his graphics, he just wants to put his content out there ASAP.Script 2To meet these challenges, we designed precise, dynamic, evolving adaptations.A soundtrack that adjusts in real time to the lights, the pace, and the energy of the arena.This is not just background music.It's a signature.A wave that resonates through the players' entrance show.That elevates the ceremonies.That fuels digital platforms and social media.A sound that amplifies the experience—and the power of the competition.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: Trev Fleming is an experienced actor and voice actor who's been doing silly voices for over 15 years (well, longer actually but that's how long he's been getting paid for it!). Whether it's TV, Stage, Film, Greenscreen, Prosthetics, Mocap/P-Cap - Trev's your guy. He's a professional nerd and has voiced game trailers, indie games and Triple A titles, IVR, TV and radio commercials, audiobooks, audio drama and has been the voice of God in numerous stage productions.Trev's Website@trevfleming.actor.voice on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 178 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Trev Fleming.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 177 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Zee Andrews joins Sam and Mark to talk about how fashions change in voice acting, and how conversational is in huge demand even for a corporate video. Less is definitely more! We explore the brutal world of the beverage industry and find out that carbon dioxide can be truly malevolent! There's a script for the LGBTQIA+ community, and we moot several different ways to approach it. We also explore how acronyms can be terrifying when you see them approaching in a script. Our fun facts revolve around Robin Hood, air conditioners and airplane seats!Our VO question this week revolves around the changing nature of casting and representation within the LGBTQIA+ community.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 1Carbon dioxide is an essential part of the beverage industry. It enables bars and pubs across the world to serve their customers crisp, cool beverages directly from the tap.For venues where Nitrogen is used to serve real ales, we will be supplying staff with the Master-tap 4, a device that measures both Co2 and o2… to take into account the potential loss of oxygen that can happen if Nitrogen leaks occur.Script 2Hotline is the National LGBTQIA+ Support Line for anyone, anywhere in the UK, at any point in their journey.Hotline is a safe space for you to anonymously and confidentially discuss anything that may be on your mind, whether you want to share moments of joy or simply be heard: you don't have to be in crisis to contact us.Reach out and spread the word because every conversation counts.Visit hotline dot lgbt to find out how to talk to us.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: Zee Andrews is a trans voice actress who specialises in character work. She can be heard in projects such as Forgotlings, New World, Watcher of Realms and the upcoming indie series, Skobeloff Forest. She can also be heard in several Gaydio spots and VODA - the LGBTQIA+ meditation app.Zee's Website@zeeandrwsva on InstagramZee on YouTube Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 177 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Zee Andrews.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 176 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Matt Coles joins Sam and Mark to talk about how good writing and good direction can get the perfect read whatever kind of voice actor you are. We look at what happens when a script points one way, but then takes a sharp deviation, and how to make a choice in an audiobook script about an accent. Our wildcards include Warldorf and Statler from the Muppets, a giraffe being picky about leaves and a marathon runner exhausted at the end of the race, plus we muse about a good single malt, snotty scrambled eggs, and meeting Patrick Stewart aka Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation.Our VO question this week is all about how you differentiate between characters in an animation or a game if you're playing three different roles that could sound quite similar!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 1Dogs often dream...In fact, they experience similar stages of dreaming to humans - including rapid eye movement (REM), (the stage of dreaming we tend to remember). Twitches and paw movements are just some of the ways you can spot a dreaming dog. Even more amazing? Harvard experts suggest that your dog is quite likely to be dreaming about… you. Aww.Script 2If he could have assimilated the speaker's words, he might have described the accent that flavoured them as a sort of “jovial cockney.”It was jovial, but it wasn't cockney.“Please forgive my intrusion. One wonders why your blinds are all the way open in a neighbourhood with such abundant foot traffic,” the voice from the window said. “My name is Lonesome Johnny. Indeed, I should have said so at the onset. Only a villain arrives with a purpose and neglects to introduce themselves, and though I am devilishly handsome, I am no villain!”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: Matt's an award-nominated English voiceover artist with a seriously versatile sound. Originally from the South and now based in the Midlands, he blends a clean RP tone with a natural, down-to-earth edge. He works across everything from commercials to gaming and character work, recording from his own pro studio. He's also built a following of over 25k on TikTok, where he shows off his range and personality.Matt's Website@mattcolesvoiceovers on InstagramMatt's Facebook pageMatt on YouTubeResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 176 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Matt Coles.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 175 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Johnny Neal joins Sam and Mark to talk about audiobook narration in a character voice versus your own voice! We learn how to muddy the words and not be so precise when the script calls for it... there's a read with definite push-pull all the way through, a discussion about why listeners speed up an audiobook to 1.25 times the speed (when we think we should be narrating slower) and Johnny gives Sam a masterclass in sighing.Our VO question this week is all about protecting your voice when doing alien and monster voices.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 will, of course, be an abundance of sentimental items in your indoor storage area. Your childhood swimming certificates, years of birthday cards, anniversary cards, wedding cards and condolence cards all bundled up together, artwork from your children that you just couldn't bear to part with, diaries and calendars that are decades old. It's the natural place to store them, right?Well, actually, our preference would be that you bring sentimental items into the body of the home so you can see and enjoy them on a regular basis and get that warm fuzzy feeling inside.Script 2A gust of wind beat against my clothes and lifted my hair. The storm clouds overhead were a dark column of wrath and spite; harbingers for the destruction of Balastt and the death of my family. I watched from afar as an earth-bound comet of black magic broke through our outermost wall to let the Neln army pour into our castle.The true battle had begun.Warm, gentle fingers touched my hand and slowly interlocked with mine. The small gesture was all that kept me grounded as David and I stood side by side in silence.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: Johnny is a non-binary voice actor living in Norwich. They began acting professionally at 7 years old, performing on the West End and in a variety of audio dramas and tv shows. Armed with a degree in musical theatre, a love of video games and animation and a penchant for impressions, Johnny began transitioning to voice acting in 2015 when they played the lead roll of Arbaaz Mir in Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India. They have since become known for their work in video games, animation and audiobooks.Johnny's Website@mxebard on InstagramJohnny on YouTube Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 175 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Johnny Neal.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 174 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Toby Ricketts joins Sam and Mark in a special as-live episode from the One Voice Conference 2026 in Stratford upon Avon. We talk about commmercial scripts that seem a bit abstract, and do a four handed script that plunges us into a sci-fi crisis! There's a studio/hotel bedroom audience of voice actors, and it's all on video too - so make sure you check our YouTube channel to see us in action - https://www.youtube.com/@howdoyousaythatThe wildcards are chosen by our audience - and there's real peril from ten thousand feet, a real-estate nightmare, and an unusual bird sighting!Our question this week comes from Ben Wake in the audience, asking about accents you wear like a glove.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 1Hey. The Earth moves. We respond.Macro to micro. Systems rebuild, forms transform.The world's being reshaped. Constantly.Make sustainability real.Fifty years. One mission:Turn imagination into reality.Where science meets craftsmanship—Endless R&D. Relentless breakthroughs.From chemical to physical. From supplier to partner.We don't follow. We lead trends.Physical foaming with jet-speed expansion. Efficient and integrated.Elevating material performance.More elastic and controllable.Stable and comfortable.Strong and recyclable.All-in-one machine.Redefining next-gen manufacturing.Modular, customizable, scalable.Our platform. Your creativity.Across industries and possibilities.We co-create solutions.This moment. React.We shape change.We drive transformation.WE LEAD NEXTWE ARE KINGSTEELScript 2NARRATOR INTRODUCTION:The year is 2367, and chaos reigns. The Earth - dying from climate collapse - is lost forever. Humanity has spread to the stars. Scout ships with minimal crews are sent into the cosmos to seek out viable worlds. The rest of humankind sleeps in cryogenic stasis aboard vast colony ships that will require decades, even centuries, to reach their new homes.This is the beginning of The Scattering. The Great Human Exodus.STRICKLAND [yelling]Stick's dead, I've lost all control, we're coming in way too hot. Kordek, what have you got back there?KORDEK [yelling, clearly frustrated]I don't know, Strickland, the engine's going critical, safeties failing. It's as if the entire system just crashed.COMPUTERWARNING…WARNING…KORDEK [yelling, panic setting in]Drive failsafes collapsing, containment overrides down, we've got an intermix chamber bleed and no way to reroute.BONAR [yelling, sarcastic]ENGLISH!KORDEK [yelling]We're about three minutes from becoming a small sun!BONAR [yelling]Yeah - well, I've got some news on that three-minute deadline! We're going to crash in one!STRICKLAND [yelling]Get to the lifepods! Now. Move, move! Abandon ship. Go!COMPUTER VOICELaunching Lifepod. Launching Lifepod.STRICKLANDMy God, I didn't honestly expect that to work. I can't believe we're alive.KORDEKThose life pods are re-enforced titanium alloy, and the inertia gel is rated for hypersonic impacts…..BONARYeah. No one cares, Kordek. We're alive, that's what matters.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: Toby Ricketts is a multi-award-winning voiceover artist specialising in British, Australian, New Zealand, American and Global international non-regional or mid-Atlantic voice overs. Woof! In the last 25 years of his career, Toby has managed to create a global client base of big-name brands and loyal customers - and pretty much all from his secluded hi-tech studio deep in the New Zealand jungle.Just a few of his impressive clients include Facebook, VISA, Samsung, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Airbus, Lenovo and Google. As well as lecturing on Voiceover topics at international conferences (this one included), Toby has been nominated for 5 SOVAS awards, and has won 7 One Voice Awards, including Male Voiceover of the Year twice in 2018 and 2019, and a GEMA Award in 2025.Toby's websiteToby on FacebookToby on InstaToby's YouTube channelResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffinMany thanks to our studio audience... especially Kate De Quidt, Karen Esposito and Ben Wake.

Short trailer for Episode 174 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Toby Ricketts.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 173 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Rachel Capell joins Sam and Mark to talk about how past tense as present tense can throw you, working out where your script sits within the final narration and the fine line which means you can't leave a documentary on a sad note. We ask when is a script set in the future NOT futuristic and work out how to be wistful and informative at the same time.Our fun facts this week are about avoiding claustrophobia, being naked, tiles that fall off the wall, and kids at weddings!Our VO question this week is all about whether having a niche style is good for your 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 1After one last look around the yacht, Her Majesty disembarked for the very last time. All the clocks on board were stopped at 3:01, the exact time she left the yacht.It is one of the few times Queen Elizabeth has broken her composure. Shedding a tear at the ceremony, she said goodbye to her floating palace, to her sanctuary.The Royal Yacht Britannia made its final journey. In Leith, Edinburgh, the Britannia opened its doors to the public.Script 2There's a pulse near the sea, like the waves breathing on the shore.When I was little, the beach looked very different.T'was wider and tides went out much further.I'd grab the old snorkeling gear, dive in and just lie on the surface, looking down on the fields of grass, watching billowing seaweeds, shoals of mackerel and kelp …I'd be there what felt like hours.There were cuttlefish, rays, kevelings and spider havilers.And the colours, all these pinks, golds and blues…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: Rachel Capell is a multi-award nominated voiceover artist with a rich performance background and a serious love for storytelling. Rachel started out singing in pubs at 16, studied Theatre at both undergraduate and masters level, and performed across small-scale theatre before stepping behind the mic. There was a 15-year “interlude” producing large-scale cultural events, but the call of the voice booth proved too strong. Her voice is warm, clear, and full of character – trusted by clients such as LEGO Group, Vodafone, Booking.com, NHS, Breast Cancer Now, PDSA, Tearfund and Wizarding World. Whether it's commercial, corporate, healthcare, or characters for gaming and animation, Rachel's delivery is authentic, compelling, and utterly human. When she's not in the booth, she's likely on the sofa with her daughter, binge watching Stranger Things or trying, and failing miserably, to play Donkey Kong.Rachel's WebsiteRachel's Facebook page@capell.rachel on InstagramResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 173 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Rachel Capell.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 172 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Jane Wing joins Sam and Mark to talk about adding movement into a dramatic heist and how you can immediately place the listener within the action of a scene. We examine the difficulty of playing dry humour in a commercial script, and how flat is flat when you're trying to point the laughs in a conversational Northern accent? We talk vocal health with Kazoos, Kettles and Wedding songs plus the wildcard section has a real sting in the tail!Our VO question this week is all about the similarities between teaching kids and voice acting.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 1Breaker. I'm in.Heading down to the eighty-fourth floor now.I'm almost to the server room. I need that key card, Tech. Sooner is better than later.I need that card, people. Tick, tock.Got it. Downloading.Go ahead and get into position. I'll be heading out in a couple of minutes. Tech, you got eyes on security?Just be ready to move.Script 2Most products now come with… options.Lots of options.Settings you'll never use.Features you didn't know you had.And instructions you won't read.Because, in reality,people don't want more to think about.They want something that works.So we kept things simple.No extras.No noise.Just something that does its job properly.And leaves you to get on with yours.Which, statistically,is exactly what you were going to do anyway.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: Jane Wing has been surrounded by performers for as long as she can remember. She first took to the stage at the age of seven and recorded her first professional voiceover at eighteen, lending her native Liverpudlian accent to the Mersey Ferries. After completing an honours degree in Theatre Arts, she spent several years in teaching, radio, and television. Teaching strengthened her clarity, sight reading, and audience engagement, while broadcasting gave her a strong technical grounding in audio production. Today, she lives in the North West, close to the sea, and continues to invest in training, coaching, and studio equipment to ensure her work stays current, polished, and professionally competitive.Jane's WebsiteJane's Facebook page@jane_wing_voiceover on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 172 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Jane Wing.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 171 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Beau Thomas joins Sam and Mark to talk about accents... how not to do them, how to perfect the subtlety of an accent, and how an accent can match your own speech cadence. We look at how to create a theatrical performance for the mic - when it's asked for, we bring a touch of camp to underscore a performance, and we look at how to deal with a script that has very definitive direction. You'll learn how to create the perfect accent without panicking, why listenig is crucial, and why less is more when you need to pull an accent out of the bag.Our question is all about accents as well! Is mastering an accent about natural ability, or just pure hard 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 1OK, in you come, don't be shy—mind the step, love. This is Stage One.SFX: Lights flick on—low electrical hum.Ahhh, there we are. This was built in 1934. Proper golden-age glamour. Bit dusty now, but honestly—aren't we all? This is where they made “At the Villa Rose” and “Rookery Nook”. See that mark on the floor? Stand there, it's the centre mark. Now, imagine the lights, the cameras… the heat… gorgeous. Right, follow me—stick close. If you wander off, you'll end up in a prop cupboard married to a mannequin. It's happened.Script 2Time… it is the Essence of MasteryThrough every thoughtful approachA lesson is instilledIn every move (pause) a calculated riskProgress isn't given (slight pause) It's earnedThrough patienceThrough precisionThrough timeThat, is how you become a master, of time.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: Beau Thomas has been doing VO since 2019. He's booked roles in video games including Killer Inn and Path of Exile 2), as well as corporate videos, commercials and his workhorse: audiobooks!What makes Beau stand out as a VO is his accent work - he'll basically have a go at any accent with enough prep time. He prides himself on being able to access relatability and genuine connection to text in any accent - rather than just engaging in stereotype!Beau was listed by 50Pros as a top 50 Independent Voice Talent but the work he's proudest of is a collaboration with National Star and West Midlands Ambulance to help give a man with cerebral palsy a voice that captured his Birmingham accent in time for his wedding day.Beau's Website@BeauThomasVO on Instagram Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!Details about Accentify - https://www.accentify.co.uk/About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 171 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and accent coach Beau Thomas.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 170 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, John Kennard joins Sam and Mark to talk about how numbers can punctuate a script, and whether you see numbers in a script or have to write them longhand so you don't trip over them. We discuss conversational versus informational and try to bring a touch of David Attenborough without doing an impression. We also note the character versus speed ratio and work out how a character can sometimes slow the read and sometimes speed it up!There are height issues, Easter egg woes and an amusing story about a Seventies Musical Legend! Our wildcards include a James Herriot style fifties Yorkshire farmer, a man stuck in a malfunctioning lift with his nephew, and a balshy sergeant major!Our VO question this week is all about coming to voiceover in your fifties - just where do you start, and what resources are useful to look at?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 1And more than 1,700 farms on the outskirts of British towns and cities have disappeared since 2010. This loss totals 56,000 hectares of farmland, similar in size to Leeds, impacting food security and environmental sustainability.Although the areas studied in the report represent just 11.3% of UK agricultural land, this land produces a large proportion of staple foods including over 20% of our wheat, oats and barley yield, 14% of potatoes and 13.3% of the UK's milk production.Script 2Ever an adaptive species, the Prairie humans instinctively seek shelter in cold spells. But when movie streaming runs dry, the biological urge for playtime kicks in.Fortunately, West Wallington Mall offers an indoor oasis and endless enjoyment of shopping, splashing, and loop de loops.The result is fewer sibling fights, and the avoidance of a condition known as cabin fever.West Wallington Mall. Go Play Inside.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: John is a British voice actor based in West London. After years working in theatre tech and a long career in IT, his mid-life crisis manifested as a desire to step up to a microphone and record his voice for fun, but was pleased to find that before long people were willing to pay him for doing so. Now in his 4th year, he's built a reputation as a versatile voice actor & narrator. He has recently appeared in 1930s Hollywood audio drama “The High Note”, the veteran-led supernatural whodunnit “Happy Medium” and Audio Mystery Theatre's "Death Among the Olives", as well as various other UK and US productions. He's played both major and minor roles in Indie & AAA games including Nioh-3, Farming Simulator and the Bureau of Fantastical and Arcane Affairs. His voice has been described as being warm, educated and trustworthy with a side of cheeky humour. He's neurospicy, a father, a Lego addict and a compulsive tinkerer.John's Website@johnkennardva on InstagramJohn's Facebook pageJohn on YouTube Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 170 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and John Kennard.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 169 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Tammy King joins Sam and Mark to ask when is a safe read too safe? Do we need to be scared of making a script "too voiceovery"? We'll look at what that means! Also in the show... Is it helpful when a client sends a scratch read for direction? Plus how getting the music for a read can change everything about your voice - the softness, the tonality and especially the pacing. We also examine how to pivot from whimsy to confident curiosity? Our wildcards are: an alien made of Smarties, a happy go lucky window cleaner, and a person muttering to themselves.Our VO question this week is all about how you go about finding voice jobs for yourself!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 if creating a professional marketing film for your business was simple?At AyeMedia, we create high-end marketing films designed to showcase your business at its best.Whether built from existing content or produced from the ground up, every film is crafted for your website, social media, and advertising.Simple, efficient, and built to deliver results.Visit Ayemedia.com and discover a better way to create video.Script 2How do we build a better world together? It starts with a question. Because questions spark curiosity. And curiosity - true, fearless curiosity – is how progress begins. It's not just a campus addition. It's a declaration. A place where people come together, where disciplines intersect, where ideas don't just co-exist, they collide. Designed with identity, built for wellbeing, made to bring minds together, to accelerate the next generation, to create a better world.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: Tammy King is an award winning singer songwriter turned voice actor based in the West Midlands. She studied popular music and vocal performance at college and university so she is no stranger to the microphone. Whilst the pandemic put Tammy's live performances on hold, she began investing in a home studio and started volunteering as a local radio host and providing character voices for her husband's online comic book. Loving the versatility of voice work, Tammy did her research and began training in the field. Now approaching her 2 year voice acting anniversary, Tammy has already worked in multiple areas of the industry including corporate, radio, games and audio dramas with clients such as Vocalzone, Birmingham City Council, Playtonic and Hearthfall. Tammy's Website @tammykingofficial on InstagramResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 169 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Tammy King.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 168 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Stephanie Cannon joins Sam and Mark to talk about a fascinating twist in a Young Adult audio book. We create a character with an accent who's first language is not English and learn that it matters less what the accent is, as long as it's consistent and you believe it! Also in the show how to cope with a script where some of the words are missing - deliberately! Plus an audio drama clip about someone who could be in big trouble. Our wildcards see a baker kneading dough, a clairvoyant becoming possessed, and a sad script turned happy.Our VO question this week is all about patience and consistency within the Voice Acting business!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 you want to know, Inspector, I write longhand, with a pencil. And as I was sharpening my pencil, the idea came to me and... and I wrote this:“Look how gracefully these pencil shavings tumble like falling leaves, now on the table and now on the floor, what a deliberate and destructive process this is. And if, for any reason, there was ever a whole world inside a pencil, this would be the surest way to bring that world to an end.”Script 2Beside me, Papa smiled and nodded. "Gala is very ~~~~" he said, putting his hand on my shoulder. His voice slipped into that funny up-and-down thing it always did when he spoke English, as if his vocal cords were riding a carousel. "I am sure ~~~~ happy here."The word happy caught on the collar of Papa's jacket. It was a light blue lie. I wasn't happy to be here. I didn't want to be in Scotland at all.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: Stephanie Cannon is a UK-based American voice actor, motion capture performer and stiltwalker! Trained in theatre since she was little, she's been a VO for 15 years & has narrated more than 250 audiobooks in just about every genre. She also performs regularly in video games and animation and is known for her wide range of characters, accents & creatures. She recently appeared in Fortnite as Kitsune the fox, can be seen in Eiyuden Chronicles as Sabine & is currently recording an exciting YA series for Yoto Player.Stephanie's Website@sparkthecannon on InstagramStephanie's Facebook page Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 168 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Stephanie Cannon.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 167 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kate De Quidt joins Sam and Mark to talk about why classic explainer scripts need to have real human emotion... A script that makes Sam anxious and gets her heart pounding... and How to approach a medical tongue-twister without tripping over.We discuss one area of voice work where the clients aren't rushing towards AI, and another area that's awash with our artificial enemy. In the wildcards, a tetchy student teacher, a cameraman on set, and a wizard making a spell with intricate ingredients!Our VO question this week is all about what you bring to the mic from previous jobs you may have had... and how an understanding of what brands go through to get a script ready for the voice actor ,can make you a lot more chilled out in the booth during a live directed session.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 1Alex believes multitasking helps get more done.Right now Alex is:• Replying to emails• Updating a report• Answering chat messages• Listening in a meetingAlex thinks:“I'm doing four things at once — I'm getting more stuff done!”But constant task switching can actually slow us down and increase mistakes.Mini DecisionAlex has a report due in 30 minutes but keeps getting chat notifications.What should Alex do?Script 2Targeted therapies are currently used for relapse and refractory multiple myeloma. These may work intracellularly by protein regulation and/or by targeting cell surface components.Surface-targeting immunotherapies include anti-CD38 mono-clonal antibodies, agents targeting C-cell maturation antigen (or BCMA), and agents targeting the [G protein-coupled receptor, class C, group 5, member D] - or GPRC-5D.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: Kate is an award winning seasoned London-based voiceover artist with a versatile and captivating voice. Described as nurturing, relatable, and intelligent, she effortlessly adapts to a range of roles—from the warm and trustworthy mum next door to the authoritative leader, the engaging friend, the refined voice of luxury, and even the chilling villainess.Specialising in gaming, commercial, corporate, and medical voiceover, Kate is passionate about bringing scripts to life and helping brands forge meaningful connections with their audiences.Kate's Website@kate.dequidt on InstagramKate on YouTubeResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your business needs a fresh voice to represent you, then make it Mark's British voice. As a voiceover, TV presenter, podcaster or product demonstrator - Mark makes your brand truly sparkle!Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkElegantly British with an intelligent, warm and seductive voice, Samantha Boffin helps creatives and production companies create great audio that really connects with their audience. BBC-trained and with over 20 years of broadcast experience on both sides of the mic, she's created award-winning promos, narration and commercials for companies all around the globe, including the BBC, Sky, Games Workshop, John Lewis, Audible and Penguin Random House.Samantha's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 167 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kate De Quidt.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin