"Live with Squacky"

Season 5!!!! Let's GOOOOOOOOO!!! I know, it's been a WHILE since the last episode! I'm so sorry, but I had to take a break from the show for a few months because life was just very busy and hectic! But we're back now and this is going to be an amazing season of fun interviews!! Thanks for tuning in!! :) Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Julian Thomas is a 31 years young contentcreator in the home + men's lifestyle space. Dubbed, "The Internet'sFavorite Home Boy" by Architectural Digest, Julian thrives at creatingshort-form video content sharing his DIY skills, home care tips +tricks and his effervescent lifestyle with his audience(s) acrossInstagram, TikTok, YouTube and Pinterest. When not painting,cleaning or building something around his Brooklyn Bachelor Pad,you can find Julian shmoozing with editors, journalists andtastemakers all around New York City, as he moonlights as a freelancepublicist for various brands (and himself) doing business as Told ByThomas, LLC. Julian uses his platform to entertain, inspire andeducate other young people to become self-sustaining adults in anever-demanding world. He prides himself on shedding the stigma ofgender norms and toxic-masculinity when it comes to homemakingand adulthood.One of the coolest things about being a French teacher - in additionto being a voice actor, producer etc. is that I get to meet a ton of coolpeople. I have had so many students over the years that have gone onand done really great things and Julian is definitely one of them. I hope you enjoy this interview!! For more info about Julian Thomas, check out his website at https://www.toldbythomas.com/ or connect with him on Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest @toldbythomas or on TikTok @marfastewart. "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions". "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."Support the Show.

I cannot believe we are through 4 seasons of "Live with Squacky" already!! If you take into account the 3 seasons I did on YouTube before the audio only version - it's actually 7 seasons!!! This episode is a short recap of what MAVO2023 was like in November and some last minute thoughts for closing out 2023!! We will resume with Season 5 starting in mid-January 2024!! Thanks to all who listen and for your support! For more info about Val Kelly, visit her website HERE!! "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions." "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." Do you LOVE good coffee? Check out Lorenzotti Coffee (our MAVO2023 and MAVO2024 Coffee Sponsors). Get 5% when you use my code to place an order!! Thanks for the support guys!! Here's the link to order: https://www.lorenzotti.coffee/valkelly and the Code for the discount is: VoiceOverVALFor more information about our upcoming MAVO2024 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference coming up on November 8-10, 2024 at the Westin Dulles Hotel in Herndon, VA, visit our website at: https://www.midatlanticvo.com/mavo-eventsBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Hosting a podcast is always interesting because no two episodes will ever be thesame. When I ask people to be on my show to talk about their careers – whetherthey're actors, singers, directors or something else, I am almost always surprisedwith at least one of their responses to my questions!! Now, in most cases, I spenda lot of time researching my guests so that I have some background knowledgeinto what they've accomplished. But that task is easier for some than for others!Today is one of those instances where my special guest is a bit off the grid!!Devon Smith – otherwise known as Devachi is a very talented singer/songwriterand also happens to be my BFB!! BFB? You might be thinking – what the heck isthat?! It stands for “Best friends brother”! It's a throwback to a song from“Victorious” from years ago!! LOL! Anyway, the little info I actually know aboutDevachi is from listening to his music and from chatting to his brother Jordan Grey about him over the years! It's funny though because Jordan and I have been great friends for like 11 years now and I've only ever met Devon in person once!So, I thought it was about time for me to have a chat and get to know thistalented guy a little bit better! I hope you enjoy this fun episode!! To listen to Devachi's music, click HERE!! For more info about Val Kelly, visit her website HERE! For more info about the #MAVO2024 "Get Inspired" Conference coming up on November 8-10, 2024, click HERE! "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions." Do you LOVE espresso and coffee in general! I'm in the affiliate program with our MAVO Coffee Sponsor Lorenzotti Coffee!! Click HERE to check out their site and use Code: VoiceOverVAL for a 5% discount off your purchase!!! Thanks in advance for supporting this great company! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

On this week's episode of "Live with Squacky", I chat with the incomparable Audiobook Narrator/Actor, Sean Pratt!! :) Sean Pratt has been a working actor for over 30 years. He has been anaudiobook narrator for 25 years (aka – Lloyd James), recording over 1,100 booksin almost every genre and has received 9 AudioFile Magazine “Earphones”awards, 5 SOVAS nominations, and 5 “Audie” nominations from the AudioPublishers Association. Sean is also the author of “To Be or Wanna Be – The TopTen Differences between a Successful Actor and a Starving Artist,” an actor'show-to book that talks about approaches and behaviors that separate a thrivingactor from a starving artist. Currently, Sean coaches performers on audiobooknarration technique, as well as teaching classes on and writes articles about thebusiness of the Biz. Be sure to check out his website at:www.seanprattpresents.comSean has been a guest speaker at a few MAVO events in the past!! I try to havehim back every few years because he's SO great!! I hope you enjoy this interview! For more info about the MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" VO Conference coming up on November 10-12, 2023 at the Westin Dulles Hotel in Herndon, VA, check out our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com and to register for the conference now, visit our Eventbrite page HERE!!"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions." For more info about Val Kelly/"Squackyvoice", visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

I can't believe we are getting so close to MAVO2023 now in November!! Are you guys ready!? I'm SO excited about this years event. My special guest today is Colleen Evanson. Colleen is an Emmy nominatedwriter who has  worked on Disney's reboot of DuckTales, Cartoon Network's  DCSuper Hero Girls, Netflix Kid Cosmic, and Amazon Primes the Legend of VoxMachina. Most recently she was the head writer for the Disney Plusseries Monsters At Work. Before starting her career in animation she worked asan executive producer assistant and writer's assistant on several action showsyou've probably never heard of. Colleen is going to be a guest speaker atMAVO2023 this year. She'll be offering a general session, two breakout sessionsand will be on the animation panel as well! I really think that looking at scriptsfrom a writers perspective can be a game changer. Colleen is extremely talentedand in the few conversations I've had with her, I've already learned so much!You won't want to miss any of her sessions! I hope you enjoy this fun episode! For more info on Colleen Evanson, click HERE! To connect with Colleen on Instagram or X, her handle is @LadieFantastic. "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. "Live with Squcky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions."For more info about Val Kelly/"Squackyvoice", visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com. To connect with her on X and Instagram, her handles are @Midatlanticvo, @livewithsquacky and @squackyvoice. There is still time to get your tickets for #MAVO2023 coming up on November 10-12. We have 1,2, and 3 day tickets available still - although lunch is no longer included with these tickets (we had to turn in our final numbers for lunches already!). We have several breakout and mastery session spots open too. These are add-ons. Use the following Promo codes by October 31st to get the best deals (these deals all expire at 11pm on October 31st):Oct75 for $75 off full 3 day general admission. Breakout5 for $5 off breakout sessionsMastery 25 for $25 off Mastery SessionsVeteran100 for $100 off full 3 day General admission for VeteransHere's the Eventbrite link to register now:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mavo2023-get-inspired-voiceover-conference-november-10-12-2023-tickets-443385627347?aff=oddtdtcreatorSupport the show

In this episode of "Live with Squacky", I chat with Talent Agent, Andrea Beane of the  AB2 Talent agency. Andrea is 1/2 of the dynamic duo at this agency along with Angelina Bruno. Andrea and I chat about what agents look for in new VO talents for their roster, what the current trends are today and so much more!!! This was a super fun and informative chat!! Andrea and Angelina from AB2 will be appearing at MAVO2023 on November 10-12 in Herndon, VA. They are presenting a SOLD OUT Breakout session on "Building Authenticity from the Inside Out"! They will also appear on the Casting Panel with our Keynote Speaker/Casting Director Sirena Irwin! You definitely won't want to miss that!! For more info about AB2 Talent, visit their website at ab2talent.com. Special thanks to "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions for mixing and mastering this and all episodes of "Live with Squacky"! "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions." For more info about Val Kelly/Squackyvoice, visit her website HERE! For more info about the MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" VO Conference taking place on November 10-12 , 2023, and to view the whole weekend schedule, click HERE!! To register for MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" Conference Starring Keynote Speaker Sirena Irwin, click HERE!!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Check out part 2 of my fun interview with VO Talent, audio engineer and VO coach Dan Friedman!!! :) He's fantastic! For more info about Dan, check out his website at Dan Friedman | Voice Over Coach & Demo Producer (sound4vo.com)"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info about the MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" Conference visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Check out my fun chat with superstar voice actor, audio engineer and VO coach Dan Friedman! Dan Friedman is highly regarded for his comprehensive approach tovoiceover training. He provides personalized coaching to each student,focusing on their individual strengths and weaknesses. He covers everythingfrom script interpretation to audio engineering, ensuring that his students havea well-rounded education.In addition, Dan's extensive experience as a coach, producer and audioengineer gives him a unique perspective on the industry. He has worked withsome of the biggest names in voiceover, providing him with insights andknowledge that he shares with his students.Dan Friedman is known for his honest yet supportive and encouragingteaching style. He is a renowned voice coach and is a certified master coachin the “Roger Love Perfect Voice” method as well as vocal health, recoveryand stamina.Dan has over two decades in the voiceover industry and more than 25 yearsas a professional audio engineer, he has produced, directed or provided hisvoice to thousands of audio productions. He is the founder of Sound4VO,providing training and resources for aspiring and professional voice actors.I've known Dan for quite a few years now!! He has worked as the audioengineer on several MAVO events and he's fantastic!! For more info about Dan, check out his website at https://sound4vo.com/ and follow him on social media @dan4voFor more information about the MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" Conference, check out our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com/ and register today for this event today because it's coming up on November 10-12! Register at Eventbrite HERE! "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In this episode I had a great chat with the SUPER talented voice actor, coach, director, demo producer, J. Michael Collins. We talked about why he decided to be a Gold Level Sponsor for MAVO2023 this year and how he feels about the event. J. Michael is one of the most talented and kind professionals out there. It's an honor to have him support MAVO! With over twenty-five years as a professional voice actor, J. Michael Collins has worked with some of the biggest companies, brands, sports leagues, and organizations on the planet. In addition to his work in the classic, agency-based world of VO, J. Michael has established himself as a leading authority in the online casting marketplace and has become recognized as an industry leading voice talent coach and demo producer as well. J. Michael has won more than 50 industry awards as a voice actor, demo producer, scriptwriter, and casting director. Along with his wife and business partner Anna, J. Michael is the producer of VO Atlanta, the industry's largest and longest-running conference, co-producer of the One Voice Conference USA, and hosts voice actors each year at luxurious venues in Europe for the signature JMC Euro VO Retreats.For more info about J. Michael or to contact him, visit his website at: J. Michael Collins – Professional Voice Actor, Voiceovers, Demos & Coach (jmcvoiceover.com)"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. Support the show

Summer is flying by guys and MAVO2023 will be here before you know it!! Check out Part 2 of my fun interview with the super talented Vanessa Richardson!! She's a guest speaker at MAVO2023 in November and you won't want to miss any of her great sessions!! Enjoy!!For more info about Vanessa, visit her website at: https://vanessarichardsonvo.com/"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions.""Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions." For more info about Val Kelly, visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.comYou can also follow her on Instagram or Twitter @squackyvoice, @livewithsquacky and @MidatlanticvoFor more info about the Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, "Get Inspired" Conference, and to register today,ev visit our Eventbrite page HERE!! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

My guest today is Vanessa Richardson. Vanessa is an Award Winning VoiceActor, Improvisational Actor & Producer with over 20 years experience.She is bilingual in Spanish and English (Born in Colombia, South America,Raised in the US). Vanessa is a full-time podcast host for several differentshows on Parcast/Spotify and has been doing that for several years now. Imet Vanessa in 2012 in NYC at a weekend animation intensive workshophosted by Bob Bergen! She was still living on the East coast at that point.Vanessa is so talented! She will be appearing at MAVO2023 in November as a guest speaker and you won't want to miss any of her sessions!! I hope you enjoy this fun episode and be sure to tune in next week for Part 2! For more info about Vanessa Richardson, visit her website at: https://vanessarichardsonvo.com/ or follow her on Instagram @vr_voice , on Twitter @vrvoice or on TikTok @voxymamanessaFor more info on Val Kelly, visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com or her company website at https://www.midatlanticvo.comYou can also follow Val on Instagram @squackyvoice @Midatlanticvo and @livewithsquacky "Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions.""Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions." For more info about the upcoming MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" Conference taking place on November 10-12, 2023, please visit our website at http://www.midatlanticvo.comTo register for MAVO2023 today and get $125 off your General admission ticket, enter Promo code JULY125 at the TOP of check out on Eventbrite! Here's the direct link to that: MAVO2023 - "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference November 10-12, 2023 Tickets, Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 8:00 AM | EventbriteBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Are you ready for Part 2 of this fun interview with our upcoming MAVO2023 Keynote Sirena Irwin?!! She's SO fantastic!!! I had a blast chatting with her! Sirena is an actress and voice-over casting director. You definitely won't want to miss her at our upcoming event on November 10-12 in Herndon, Va. For more info about Sirena, visit her website at: http://www.sirenairwin.com/http://www.sirenairwin.com/For more info about Val Kelly/Squackyvoice, visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com and follow her on Instagram and Twitter @livewithsquacky, @squackyvoice and @Midatlanticvo"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions." For more information about the MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" VO Conference taking place on November 10-12, 2023 at the Westin Dulles Hotel in Herndon, VA, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or to register today visit our Eventbrite site HERE!!Get $125 off your pay in full, general admission ticket from now until July 31st when you enter Promo code JULY125 at the TOP of checkout on Eventbrite!! This deal ends at 11pm ET on July 31st!! Don't miss out!! I'd love to see you all there! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

With just about 4  months to go until MAVO2023 on November 10-12, I thought it was about time I shared some exciting info with you guys about this event! OurKeynote Speaker this year is none other than the incomparable Sirena Irwin!Sirena founded her company “Oh, Zeus” after many years of writing, producing,casting, directing and acting in content on various platforms.  Her career in animation casting and directing began in 2017 after an 18 yearcareer as an actor in animation and a 2 year mind-melding mentorship fromlegendary animation director, Andrea Romano. She was originally givenopportunities at Dreamworks and Titmouse/Amazon and has since added CartoonNetwork, Warner Brothers and Nickelodeon to the mix. Sirena is consistentlycasting, voice-directing and acting for multiple animated series.She was nominated for an Emmy® for Voice Directing in 2021.​You can see content she has directed and/or cast on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu,HBOMax, NBC's Peacock, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network and WarnerBrothers!I've said this before, but what I want to highlight here is that when I choose aKeynote speaker for each MAVO event, there is a lot of research and thought thatgoes into it! To me, the Keynote is where the inspiration for the rest of the eventcomes from! I wanted to have someone in this spot who has experience with boththe acting and the casting side of the industry. I was looking for someone who canoffer valuable insights to our https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com attendees and teach them skills that they can applyto their careers right away to help them book even more work. When I saw thatSirena meets all of those requirements AND has trained with Andrea Romano asher mentor – it was a no brainer! I had to get her to agree!! I had the opportunityto meet and take a class with Andrea Romano before she retired when she wasthe Keynote at VO Atlanta. She's an amazing, powerhouse director and having thechance to work with her was incredibly inspiring. Knowing that Sirena has beenmentored by her, made me want to meet her even more. So, now, here we are afew months away from MAVO2023, and I'm excited to have the chance to chatwith Sirena beforehand, so you guys can get to know her a little bit before theevent in November! This is PART 1 of this episode and Part 2 will be released next week!!  For more info about Sirena, visit her website at http://www.sirenairwin.com/or you can follow her on Instagram @sirenairwinFor more info about the MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" VO Conference coming up on November 10-12 at the Westin Dulles Hotel in Herndon, VA, please visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com and to register today visit our Eventbrite page at: MAVO2023 - "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference November 10-12, 2023 Tickets, Fri, Nov 10, 2023 at 8:00 AM | EventbriteFor the month of July, you can get a $125 discount on General admission tickets if you enter the Promo code: JULY125 at the TOP of the page after you hit the tickets button on Eventbrite! This is for the pay in full option only! The option to pay on a monthly payment plan ends on July 15th. For more info about Val Kelly/Squackyvoice, visit her website at http://www.valkellyvoiceover.com or follow her on Instagram @Midatlanticvo @LivewithSquacky or @squackyvoice."Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions". Support the show

If you've been listening to the show for a while now, then you already know that ILOVE LOVE LOVE going to see musicals on Broadway in NY and sometimes morelocally at Broadway in Richmond! Recently I did an episode about my experienceat the newest show on Broadway that I saw during the preview stages, called“Bad Cinderella”! I was in the very first row for this show with the orchestraliterally right below my view and the actors on stage so close, I could see everyexpression and every dab of sweat!! Hi! Thanks for tuning in to another episodeof “Live with Squacky”! I'm your host, Val Kelly, otherwise known asSquackyvoice. I'm SO excited about my special guest today, Morgan Higgins.Morgan is making her Broadway debut in a principal role in Andrew LloydWebber's fantastic new musical, “Bad Cinderella.”She's a recent graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Her work can beseen in “Lost in the West” (Nickelodeon), “Mr. Student Body President”(Amazon), “Orange is the New Black” on Netflix, “City on a Hill” onShowtime. She has also performed with John Mellencamp and was acontestant on the first season of ABC's “Rising Star.”In this interview, we chat about how Morgan got started in the industry, her experience in acting school at NYU, what she did when she booked her first principal role on Broadway in "Bad Cinderella" and so much more!! This was such a fun chat! I really hope you enjoy it! For more info on Morgan, visit her IMDb page HERE! To book tickets to go see Morgan and the rest of the amazing cast in "Bad Cinderella" on Broadway, click HERE!Follow Morgan on Instagram @morgannhigginss or on TikTok @itsmorgannhigginss and follow Bad Cinderella on Instagram and TikTok @badcinderellabway !!For more info on Val Kelly visit her website HERE. To find out more about the Mid-Atlantic Voiceover "Get Inspired" Conference taking place on November 10-12, visit the website here: https://www.midatlanticvo.com/"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. 

In this episode of "Live with Squacky" I chat about a recent show I had the opportunity to see on Broadway called, "Bad Cinderella"! It was SO fantastic and inspiring, I just had to tell you guys about it! I also chat about the seasons of life and how it's never too late to pursue your dreams! I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration in this episode! "Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions." For more information about the upcoming MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" VO Conference taking place on November 10-12, 2023 at the Westin Dulles Hotel in Herndon, VA, please visit our website at www.midatlanticvo.com or register via Eventbrite HERE! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

You have to be SO careful these days to not get taken advantage of by all the con-artists and scammers out there. Whether it's in VO or any industry really, it's so essential to be extra careful with what you post online and what info you share with people. In this episode, I talk about a few things to look out for and how to stay safe! I hope you enjoy this short episode! For more info about Val Kelly/"Squackyvoice" visit her website at www.valkellyvoiceover.com "Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by "Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC" and "Antland Productions." For more information and to register for the MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" VO Conference taking place on November 10-12, 2023 at the Westin Dulles Hotel in Herndon, VA, please visit our Eventbrite site HERE! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

"Conference Season" - if you can call it that - (since it's pretty much year-round now) - is upon us!!! The already established ones are taking place and there are new ones popping up - seemingly every day! So, which ones should you go to? How do you make those decisions? Why should you attend MAVO2023?!! I mean obviously I'm going to talk about that one the most since it's my event!! I give some great tips and tricks, but in the end, you have to make those final decisions! In any case, I hope you enjoy this episode! Thanks for listening!! "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions". "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions". For more info and to register for the MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" VO Conference, visit the website at https://www.midatlanticvo.comFor more info about Val Kelly/"Squacky", visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com 

Iliana Spirakis is a Greek-Canadian actor born and raised in the beautiful city ofThessaloniki, Greece. Based in Toronto, Iliana is a passionate storyteller whoseacting journey started from a very young age. Inspired by the ancient Greek playsshe watched as a child and the importance theatre played in her culture, sheknew from a very young that this was her life's dream and purpose.I had the opportunity to meet Iliana at MAVO2022 this past November. She wonthe Animation Category in a worldwide Voice Over competition created by "GetMic'd: The Ultimate VO Survivor Take 2"; that received over 1800 auditions andwas judged by VO giants like Elley Ray, Tara Stong, J. Micheal Collins, Deb Munro,Ellen Dubin and more. One of her prizes for winning was a ticket to MAVO2022!!It was very cool to meet Iliana in person. She is one of the kindest, most talentedactors I've met. I hope you enjoy this interview!The MAVO2023 "Get Inspired" VO Conference is taking place on November 10-12, 2023 at the Westin Dulles Hotel in Herndon, VA. Our Keynote Speaker this year will be Casting director and Actress, Sirena Irwin. For more information and to register today, please visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com  "Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Happy New Year!! Welcome to Season 4 of "Live with Squacky"! In this episode, I am premiering my animation demo that I finally had produced after years and years of coaching and training for it!! Produced by "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions" and Directed by Elley Ray Hennessy, I'm really happy with the way this demo turned out!! I hope you enjoy this fun start to the new year! For season 4, we will maintain the same schedule of releasing new episodes every 2 weeks! Thanks again for tuning in!!**Interested in being a Sponsor for my "Live with Squacky" podcast? Email me at val@midatlanticvo.com and we can discuss the opportunities available.****"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions."**"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions." For information about the upcoming "MAVO2023" "Get Inspired" VO Conference taking place on November 10-12, 2023, please visit our website at www.midatlanticvo.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode, I give a full recap of the MAVO2022 Conference weekend! It was a fantastic event. Thanks again to all who attended!! Here are the links to our Sponsors from this year's event in case you'd like to check them out:Bodalgo - Platinum SponsorThe Voiceover Network - Gold SponsorWorld Voices Organization - Silver SponsorBelair Creative - Siliver SponsorEverett Oliver - Bronze SponsorAntland Productions - Technology SponsorSennheiser/Neumann - Technology Sponsor Hindenburg - In-Kind Sponsor JMC Demos - In Kind Sponsor Voice Over Xtra - In Kind Sponsor Bear Cave Silent Booths - ExhibitorVoice Acting Institute - Supporting Sponsor That's a wrap for Season 3 guys! Thanks so much for listening! If you're interested in sponsoring the podcast for Season 4, please contact me at val@midatlanticvo.com Pre-sale/Early Early Bird tickets are on SALE now for MAVO2023 that will take place on November 10-12, 2023. This deal is to put a $100 non-refundable down payment to secure the lowest priced ticket we will EVER offer for the conference. Then in January you will decide to either be billed in full or billed in monthly installments for the remaining balance. Click HERE to register for MAVO2023 NOW!! Happy Holidays!!"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. 

As I type this, we are just 17 days from the 7th annual MAVO "Get Inspired" VO conference! This episode of "Live with Squacky" is a breakdown of the MAVO2022  weekend schedule! I give advice on how to plan your weekend, talk about the guest speakers and what to expect as well. You won't want to miss this one! I hope you enjoy it! For more info about Val Kelly, visit her website at Val Kelly VoiceOver. For more info about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference and to register today, visit https://www.midatlanticvo.com/ and to register today visit:MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference Tickets, Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Join me for Part 2 of my fun interview with voice actor and home studio pro Dan Lenard!! We chat about VO trends, coffee, travel, MAVO2022, WoVO and more!! I hope you enjoy!For more info about Dan Lenard, visit his websites at:Dan Lenard - The Knowledgeable Voice - Male Voice Over TalentHome Voice Over Studio | The Home Studio Master(13) Dan (President- CEO) Lenard | LinkedInFor more information about the World Voices Organization, please visit their website HERE!For more information about Val Kelly, visit my website at: https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com/ and for more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" conference coming up on November 11-13, visit our website at: https://www.midatlanticvo.com/"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions."Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. 

Join me in Part 1 of this fun chat I had with Voice Actor, Home studio expert and "World Voices Organization" President, Dan Lenard! Dan and I chat about how he got started in the VO industry, common mistakes actors make with home studio setup, tips and tricks for getting the best sound quality and more! Dan is such a knowledgeable guy and I really enjoyed chatting with him. Be sure to tune in next week for Part 2 of this great interview! For more information about Dan Lenard, visit his website at https://www.danlenard.com/ or https://www.homevoiceoverstudio.com/For more information about "World Voices Organization", please visit https://world-voices.org/For more information about me (Val Kelly), visit my website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com/For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference taking place on November 11-13, 2022, in Herndon, VA, please visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com/ or to buy tickets, visit our Eventbrite site HERE!!!"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions.""Live with Squacky" is Sponsored in part by "Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC" and "Antland Productions."Special thanks to our MAVO2022 Sponsors! Go check them out at the links below:bodalgo - Platinum SponsorThe VoiceOver Network - Gold SponsorWorld Voices Organization - Silver Sponsor Belair Creative - Silver SponsorInternational Voice Acting Director, Everett Oliver - Bronze SponsorSennheiser/Neumann - Technology Sponsor "Uncle" Roy Yokelson - MAVO2022 Tech support and Bagel provider!!Hindenburg - in-kind sponsorVoice Over Xtra/John Florian - in-kind sponsorThe Voiceover Collective - in-kind sponsorThe Voice Acting Institute - supporting sponsorJMC Demos - in-kind sponsorBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

A few years ago… before COVID, my friend and VO coach Everett Oliver was inMaryland visiting family. Since there's a pretty big network of VO people in theVirginia, Maryland, DC area, we organized a brunch meetup! It was a greatevent and we took over a good portion of the restaurant! While I was chattingwith everyone in rotation around the table, I had the opportunity to meetSidney Allen! We had the best chat about sketch comedy, voiceover work andlife in general. We talked about how we should collab on a future project andoverall, it was a great conversation. Life in general and COVID got in the way ofus ever working together on a project, but we've kept in touch over the yearsanyway. Recently, Sidney booked a role in the Adam Sandler film “Hustle”. I wasso excited to see that he's doing great things in his acting career, and I just knewit was the right time to ask him to be a guest on my show! And here we are! I hope you enjoy this episode!! For more info about Sidney Allen, connect with him on Instagram @actorsidneyallen or visit his IMDB page HERE!  For more info about me (Val Kelly!!), visit my website at Val Kelly VoiceOver"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. For more info about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference coming up on November 11-13, 2022, at the Westin Dulles Hotel in Herndon, VA, visit our Eventbrite page HERE!! Get $75 off General admission when you enter the code LWS75 at the top of checkout! This is a special deal for LWS listeners!! Thanks so much for tuning in!! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Casting, MAVO2022, VO School, Travel, Coffee, and more!! Part 2 of this interview with Casting Director, Kim Hurdon is a fast-paced chat! We dive into so many different topics and Kim is just so easy to talk to and down to earth! I really hope you enjoy this one!Check out an awesome opportunity to get some great voiceover training at:https://onthemictraining.com/For more info about Kim Hurdon, visit her website at:OUR TEAM | Kim Hurdon Casting | Toronto, Ontario (khcasting.com)"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions." For more info about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" VO conference, visit our Eventbrite page at MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference Tickets, Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite. Enter Promo Code: JULY100 to get $100 off your General admission ticket!! This is going to be a great event! I'd love to see you there! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

As a voice actor, I always wonder what the thought process is for casting directors when they are listening to hundreds and hundreds of auditions per day! How do they know exactly what their clients are searching for? How do I make sure that I'm performing in a way that will catch their attention?! In Part 1 of my interview with Casting Director, Kim Hurdon, we start a great conversation about all things voice acting! Kim Hurdon is both a casting and voice director with 30 years of experience under her belt. She's been dubbed “The Queen of Voice” by ACTRA and she has appeared as a voice specialist on radio, tv and in print.  She's cast voices for every voice medium known to humankind.  Kim's love of directing has led her to the animation and gaming worlds where she has quickly become one of the most sought-after directors in Canada.  Her superpower is … of course … the power of supersonic hearing!  Which comes in pretty darn handy.Kim is such an incredibly talented woman! To find out more about her, visit her website at OUR TEAM | Kim Hurdon Casting | Toronto, Ontario (khcasting.com) or connect with her on Twitter @khurdon or Instagram @khvoice. "Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions.""Live with Squacky" is Sponsored in part by "Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC" and "Antland Productions."The MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Conference is taking place on November 11-13, 2022 at the Westin Dulles Hotel in Herndon, VA. Enter Promo Code LWS75 at checkout on Eventbrite for $75 off your General admission ticket!! I'd love to see you there! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Singer, Voice Actor, Podcast Host, SOVAS Award Winner, and self-taughtcomputer nerd, Jodi Krangle is one talented lady!! Jodi's first voiceover workstarted in 1995 when she spent a year in a volunteer position with the CanadianNational Institute for the Blind creating books on tape…. Yes tape – reel to reel!!Several years later, she ventured out on her own and well, here we are!! In this episode we chat about everything voice acting, podcasting and so much more! I hope you enjoy!For more information about Jodi Krangle or to connect with her, visit her website at:https://voiceoversandvocals.com/ or connect with her on Twitter, FB, LinkedIn or Insta @JodiKrangle"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference, visit our website at www.midatlanticvo.com or click HERE to visit our Eventbrite page and to register today! **LWS PODCAST LISTENER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT**Let's see how many of you read the show notes to take advantage of this DEAL! Get $75 off your General admission ticket to MAVO2022 by entering the Promo Code LWS75 at the beginning of checkout on Eventbrite when you go to purchase your ticket!!! Get to it soon! Tickets are flying! I'd love to see you there! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

It's relatively common for me to interview people I know in the VO industry. But I like to switch it up sometimes! This episode is a special one because I'll be interviewing a very talented musician and actor, who also happens to be a good friend of mine. When I first had the idea to start my own podcast, it was a video version for YouTube. I think this was back in about 2014. To be honest, my filming skills were not great, and I was nervous! I managed 2 or 3 seasons of interviews for my YouTube channel, and they did improve over time. But since I'm a voice actor, it eventually made more sense to just switch to an audio only podcast version! So, here we are! My special guest in this episode happens to be the first person I ever interviewed for the show! Jordan Grey (formerly known as Jordan Smith) is a singer/songwriter/actor and all-around talented guy. We met in an acting class I took at a studio in Fredericksburg, VA back in 2012. Jordan has great improv and acting skills, and he does a great job of connecting with the characters he creates or is given. After our year in acting class together, we only talked off and on until 2014 when he had released his first EP called “Apollo” and I asked to interview him. The interview was hilarious, we became fast friends, and the rest is history! I hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!To connect with Jordan Grey on Social media, you can find him on Instagram or Twitter @mrjogrey."Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. For more info about the MAVO2022 - "Get Inspired" Conference, visit our website at www.midatlanticvo.com. Or to register for MAVO2022, visit our Eventbrite page HERE!!**LWS PODCAST LISTENER EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT**Let's see how many of you read the show notes to take advantage of this DEAL!! Get $75 off your General admission ticket to MAVO2022 by entering the Promo code LWS75 at the beginning of checkout on Eventbrite when you go to purchase your ticket!!! Get to it soon! Tickets are flying!! I'd love to see you there! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

 Thanks for tuning in to another episode of “Live with Squacky”! I'm so excited for my special guest today – Joana Garcia! Joana is a retired Naval Officer with 20 years of active-duty service. True to form of a typical sailor, she loved to spin tall tales and glorious sea-stories when they pulled into port. During her travels around the world, Joana has met many fascinating people and has seen some pretty incredible places. She has a soothing, rich and graceful voice and has trained with some of the best narrators such as Sean Pratt, Johnny Heller, J. Michael Collins, and Danielle Quisenberry and she owns her own professional recording studio in the DC area.For more info on Joana, visit her website at https://www.voicesbyjoanagarcia.com/ or follow her on Twitter or Insta @VObyJoanaGarcia. For more info about Val Kelly/Squackyvoice, visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com/ or follow her on Twitter or Insta @livewithsquacky, @squackyvoice or @Midatlanticvo"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" VO Conference, visit the website HERE!! 

In this fun, short episode of "Live with Squacky" - I chat about our upcoming MAVO2022 Conference! I highlight our Sponsors: Platinum - bodalgo, Silver: WoVO and Belair Creative, Bronze: Everett Oliver. Our in-kind Sponsors include Hindenburg, Voiceover Xtra, The Voiceover Collective, JMC Demos. Sennheiser and Neumann are our Technology sponsors!!! The Voice Acting Institute is also a supporting sponsor this year! Our Keynote Speaker this year is Marc Graue, and our guest speakers include, Elley Ray, Everett Oliver, Scott Parkin, Jason Linere White, Roy Yokelson, Laura Schreiber, Kim Hurdon, Yolanda Spearman, Johnny Heller, Tom Dheere, Jimmy Doom, Cliff Zellman. We will have a few more to announce soon too! Anyway, give a listen! There are lots of fun event details in this episode! More news coming soon! In the meantime, head to www.midatlanticvo.com for more details and head to MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference Tickets, Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite to register today! You can still purchase a general admission ticket on a payment plan until the end of May - so don't delay - register today! This event is going to be epic!! Don't forget to purchase your official MAVO2022 merch HERE!!"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions."Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

On this episode of "Live with Squacky", I chat with the very talented Rosie O'Toole! Rosie and I chat about her work as a voice actor, her move to NC, her hobbies, who she's coached with and more! For more information or to connect with Rosie, visit her website at http://www.roseotoole.com/ or connect with her on FB or LinkedIn under Rosie O'Toole. "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions". For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Conference, visit our website at www.midatlanticvo.com or register directly through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mavo2022-get-inspired-voiceover-conference-tickets-210612837667

Have you ever heard the expression "Kill 'em with Kindness" before? I take a little detour from interviews in this episode to talk about some people and things that have inspired me over the past few weeks. I really felt passionate about this message and wanted to share it with my listeners! I hope you find some value in this short episode! "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" VO Conference taking place on November 11-13, 2022, please visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com 

 On today's episode, I chat with an awesomely talented voice actor - Jason Thomsen. Athlete, JMU graduate, Voice actor and Dad, Jason is a busy guy! A true gamer at heart who also loves running and cycling and competes in triathlons. I hope you enjoy it! For more information about Jason Thomsen, visit his website at: https://www.jasonthomsenvo.com/ or connect with him on FB, Insta or Twitter @jasonthomsenvo.For more information about Val Kelly, visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com or connect with her on Insta or Twitter @squackyvoice or @livewithsquacky. For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" VO conference visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com or to register visit MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference Tickets, Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." "Live with Squcky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and "Antland Productions."Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Isabella “Izzy” Tugman is a professional Voice-Over Artist, Actor, Singer, and Film Producer based out of Phoenix, AZ. She has also lived and worked in the Los Angeles, New York City, Austin, and Kansas City markets.Izzy has a Bachelors Degree in Music from Thomas Edison State University. In addition, she is a graduate of a rigorous two-year college performing arts program from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Los Angeles. She also spent two years as a Vocal Performance major at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), where she studied to be an opera singer.Having spent a lifetime acting and singing on the stage, in front of the camera, and behind the microphone, a career in voice-over harmoniously blends her talents for voice, acting, story-telling, and language.Isabella is an incredibly hard-working individual who is committed to quality. She works consistently to improve on her talents and her business while maintaining a strong sense of integrity and a positive attitude.When she's not pursuing her career goals, Izzy loves to sing, dance, read, practice yoga, play video games, travel, and indulge in spicy foods. An animal lover, she has two cats and two small dogs that might as well be cats.She's a super pro, and such a great gal! I hope you enjoy this episode! "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions.""Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by "Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC" and "Antland Productions."For more information about Isabella "Izzy" Tugman, visit her website at https://izzyvoice.com/or connect with her on Instagram  or Twitter @izzyvoiceover. For more information about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference taking place on November 11-13, 2022, visit our Eventbrite site at MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference Tickets, Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite or our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

 Welcome to Season 3 of "Live with Squacky"! On this episode I chat with voice actor and musician, Matt Chalik. Matt was recently a part of the Get Mic'd Ultimate VO Survivor competition where he received recognition for winning the best overall audition. Matt has been loudly expressing himself since the moment he was told to sit still and stop making mouth noises.  It's been his life ever since.  Art, music, acting, speech, writing, directing, coaching.  All spokes on the wheel of creativity.Whichever you witness, you're going to remember it.Matt was an attendee at the MAVO2021 “Time to Grow” VO conference online back in November!! Matt and I took Jamie Chambers accents and dialects class and had a blast. He's such an interesting and talented guy! I hope you enjoy the interview! For more info about Matt, visit his website at: Matt Chalik VO (godaddysites.com)Or connect with him on FB or Twitter @ChalikMattFor more info about Val Kelly ("Squackyvoice") visit her website at Val Kelly VoiceOver or connect with her on FB, Twitter or Insta @Midatlanticvo @livewithsquacky or @squackyvoice."Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions! "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. To be a guest on "Live with Squacky", please contact Val Kelly at val@midatlanticvo.com for more details. New episodes are released every other week on Apple Podcasts, "Buzzsprout" and all podcast platforms. Interested in sponsoring "Live with Squacky"? Contact Val Kelly at val@midatlanticvo.com for more details with the Subject "Podcast Sponsorship"! Thanks for listening!! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

MAVO2021 was a great event! In this episode I will recap the entire event from start to finish!! So in case you missed it you'll see why you should purchase access to the replays when they become available to the general public soon!! We had so much fun this year and I know everyone (including myself) learned a lot!This is the last episode for Season 2. Join us in January of 2022 for Season 3!! "Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions.""Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. For more info about me (Val Kelly!!), visit my website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.comFor more info about the MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference taking place on November 11-13, 2022 at the Westin Dulles Hotel in Herndon, Va, visit our Eventbrite page at MAVO2022 "Get Inspired" Voiceover Conference Tickets, Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM | EventbriteCheck out and purchase Dian Perry's book here: Voiceover Narration: Creating Performances from the Inside Out: Perry, Dian: 9781350158504: Amazon.com: BooksCheck out and get more info about SkillsHub here! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

On this weeks episode of "Live with Squacky", you will hear all about the BRAND NEW talking toys that I voiced for Hasbro and that just got released!!! I'm SO excited about them and couldn't wait to share the exciting details with my listeners!I also give a run-down of what's to come at the MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" Conference coming up in 16 days(!!!) on November 11-14!!! This is going to be an unforgettable voiceover event that you absolutely won't want to miss! Tune in for all the details and click the link below to register today!! I'd love to see you all there! For more info about me (Val Kelly!!), visit my website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com/For more info about the MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" Online VO Conference taking place on November 11 (Pre-conference), 12-14, visit the website at: https://www.midatlanticvo.com or to register today, visit our Eventbrite site at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mavo2021-time-to-grow-tickets-142038971387"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions."Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions!!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

A while back, I published a post on Twitter asking if there were any voice actors who were interested in being interviewed on "Live with Squacky"! I had a lot of responses! Today's episode is with a girl named Snow! She is based in the Netherlands - but interestingly enough has no recognizable accent from there when she speaks English! We had a very cool chat about what she's working on in the VO world and how she got started in the industry! Check it out! For more info about Snow, you can follow her on Twitter @ezmereldastanFor more info about me (Val Kelly!), visit my website at www.valkellyvoiceover.com"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more information and to register for the upcoming MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" VO Conference coming up on November 11-14 ONLINE, visit our website at www.midatlanticvo.comTo register for the conference directly through Eventbrite, please visit the site at: MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" Tickets, Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite**SAVE ON GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS: Enter Promo Code MAVODEAL before you choose your tickets on Eventbrite (the Enter promo code spot is at the top of the page BEFORE you choose your tickets) to save $40 on General admission. Use Promo code Breakout20 to save $20 on Breakout sessions!**I'd love to see you all on November 11-14 for this GREAT VO event!!! It's going to be EPIC!! 

Enjoy Part 2 of this interview with the super talented Dian Perry!! In this part of the interview we talk about common mistakes that voice actors make when starting out, as well as advice on how to be more successful in this industry.For more information or to contact Dian, visit here website HERE! You can also connect with Dian on FB, LinkedIn, Twitter @Voicegirl1111 or Instagram @dianperryvo Dian is appearing as a guest speaker at our MAVO2021 Online "Time to Grow" conference on November 11-14! For more information and to register today, visit https://www.midatlanticvo.com "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." For more information or to contact Uncle Roy, visit his website HERE!"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. For more information about Val Kelly, visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com or https://www.midatlanticvo.com 

My Special Guest today is Dian Perry! Dian is a Featured Speaker at our MAVO2021 voiceover conference on November 12-14 Online!!! Dian Perry is a widely respected US voice actor, teacher and voiceover coach based in the UK. She has over 23 years' experience in the voiceover industry and is a three-time Voice Arts® Award nominee. She holds a teaching qualification and has facilitated courses and workshops in London, Manchester, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Staffordshire University and in Latvia as part of the Riga International Film Festival. Dian conducts one-to-one coaching sessions from The Shed Studio in London. Her first book Voiceover Narration, Creating Performances from the Inside Out has just been published (July 1st!) by Bloomsbury Methuen.  I hope you enjoy Part 1 of this fun interview! For more information about Dian, visit her website at https://www.dianperry.com or connect with her on Twitter @Voicegirl1111, Instagram @dianperryvo, on FB or on LinkedIn. For more information about Val Kelly, visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com or connect with her on FB, Twitter or Instagram @squackyvoice or @livewithsquacky or @Midatlanticvo. For more information and to register for the MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" VO Conference taking place on November 12-14, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com "Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. To connect with him, visit his website at https://www.antlandproductions.com 

In Part 2 of this episode with Todd Creel, we talk about VO Coaching, character development and the importance of working on improv and acting skills. Todd talks about making progress in the industry and how to deal with the competition. After all, your only real competition is yourself! We chat about coffee (obvi) and being a coffee snob (me, not Todd!)! Thankfully he's a coffee drinker so we didn't have to discuss other beverages!! LOL! We talked about travel and the Outer Banks. It was a great, really natural conversation!! I know you guys will love it! For more information about Todd, visit his website HERE or connect with him on Twitter or Insta @TheGreatToddman!!For more information about Val Kelly, visit her website HERE or connect with her on FB or LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram @squackyvoice, @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky!"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions."Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. For more information and to register for the MAVO2021 Online "Time to Grow" VO Conference taking place on November 12-14, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com for all the details.  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

My special guest today is Todd Creel – otherwise known across social media platforms as TheGreatToddman! He's been voice acting, live streaming, podcast hosting, providing live eSports commentary, audio engineering and writing fiction/sports journalism since 2016. I connected with Todd on Twitter when I reached out amongst the Twitterverse to find new and exciting guests to interview for the show! We had a great conversation about the VO industry, Twitch and so much more!! Enjoy Part 1 of this intervies and tune in next time for Part 2!! For more information about Todd, or to book him, visit his website at: Todd Creel | Voice Actor - Voice Acting | Audiobook Narration | eSports Commentary | Sound Engineering (thegreattoddman.com) or connect with him on social media @TheGreatToddmanFor more information about Val Kelly("Squackyvoice), visit her website at https://www.valkellyvoiceover.com or connect with her on Twitter or Instagram @squackyvoice, @livewithsquacky or @Midatlanticvo. You can also find her on FB and LinkedIn. For more information about the MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" Onlince Voiceover Conference, visit https://www.midatlanticvo.com today for all the details. Or to register directly for the conference via Eventbrite, visit: MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" Tickets, Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In Part 2 of my interview with @nethervoice Paul Strikwerda, we chat about the topic of his new book - which is how to become a self sufficient voice actor! We also discuss what inspires Paul, VO conferences, kindness, travel, obstacles, successes and life altering events that have made a huge impact on Pauls life. What a great guy!! I loved having the chance to chat with Paul. It's been a few years now since I was able to chat with him at "Uncle" Roy's BBQ and it was so nice to get first hand advice from such a kind-hearted industry pro. I know you guys will love this one!! Be sure to subscribe to Paul's Blog if you haven't already! For more information about Paul, visit his website at https://www.nethervoice.com or connect with him on all Twitter, Instagram , LinkedIn or  FB @nethervoice! For more information about Val Kelly, visit her website at Val Kelly VoiceOver or connect with her on Twitter or Instagram @squackyvoice, @Midatlanticvo or @livewithsquacky. You can also find Val on LinkedIn and Facebook. "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO Tech "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more information about the MAVO2021 Online "Time to Grow" VO Conference taking place on November 12-14 on Zoom, visit https://www.midatlanticvo.com. To register for MAVO2021, visit our Eventbrite page at MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" Tickets, Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite We'd love to see you all there! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

My special guest today is a true talent, one of a kind guy! He's a voice actor, blogger, coach and so much more. Paul Strikwerda otherwise known as Nethervoice - came to the United States over 20 years ago and has since established a thriving voiceover business with happy clients and over 40,000 people that subscribe to his blog. He speaks at conferences, gives interviews and has written one of the most successful books on voice overs and freelancing. Paul is Dutch but has a neutral English accent which is very appealing to a global audience. He's one of very few native Dutch voice over pros working in North America. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul a few years ago at one of Uncle Roy's barbeques! Ha! I feel like I have met a lot of people there over the years!!! Anyway, I remember meeting Paul because we he is so kind and knowledgeable. He has a direct approach and is not afraid to tell his opinion. But I really appreciate that actually and I think a lot of people do. In Part 1 of this interview, Paul offers tons of valuable VO industry advice that you won't want to miss!!! Check out his blog at Nethervoice Home Page and be sure to tune in next time for Part 2 of this great interview! "Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more information, or to contact Paul Strikwerda, visit his website at Nethervoice Home Page or connect with him on FB, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn @nethervoice."Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. For more information about Val Kelly, visit her website at Val Kelly VoiceOver or connect with her on Twitter or Instagram @squackyvoice, @Midatlanticvo, @livewithsquacky. You can also find Val on Facebook and LinkedIn.For more information and to register for the MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" Online Voiceover Conference Starring Keynote Jennifer Hale and taking place on November 12-14, visit MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" Tickets, Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 8:30 AM | EventbriteBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

On this episode of "Live with Squacky" I talk about the fear of both success and failure. I make more MAVO2021 guest speaker announcements too!! JMC Demos is our Platinum Level Sponsor again this year for MAVO2021 and so you know for sure that it's going to be a fantastic event that you absolutely cannot miss!! Antland Productions is a media sponsor for us this year too and we are so grateful!!! This episode is short and sweet!! I hope you enjoy it!! Our next episode will be released on June 22 and you definitely won't want to miss that!!! For more info about any of the guest speakers I announced on this episode, click on the links below!Elley Ray | Award-Winning Actress, Writer & Voice DirectorMelody JonesHOME | Brandon Winckler (brandonwincklervoice.com)For more info about the #MAVO2021 online "Time to Grow" conference, visit the website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

I'm just wrapping up the school year here and these last few weeks are crazy - as always! So this episode is short and sweet!! I am announcing two more Featured Speakers for MAVO2021 in this episode and you definitely won't want to miss the news!!!I also share some positive vibes! I know I'm not the only one who feels this year has been a bit tough on the nerves!! I hope you enjoy!For more information about MAVO2021 visit www.midatlanticvo.com or head to our Eventbrite page to register today at the best price possible: MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" Tickets, Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 8:30 AM | EventbriteFor more information about the Keynote, Featured and Guest Speakers that have been announced so far, please visit their websites:Keynote: Jennifer Hale - The Most Prolific Video Game Voice ActorFeatured Speakers: Jamie B. Chambers - Biography - IMDbJonathan TilleyBev Standing - Voice TalentGuest Speaker: noemivox.comFor more information about Val Kelly/"Squackyvoice", visit her website at  Val Kelly VoiceOver or follow her on Twitter or Instagram @livewithsquacky @squackyvoice or @Midatlanticvo"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this weeks episode of "Live with Squacky", I announce our Keynote Speaker for MAVO2021, and two of the guest speakers that will be on board for the event! You definitely won't want to miss the info! This one is short and sweet! The next episode will release on Tuesday, May 25th - so stay tuned for that one too! We will be releasing new info periodically before the conference as well as talking about other VO topics on the show at the same time! I hope you guys are doing well! Please find below, links to find out more info about our upcoming MAVO2021 guest speakers:Jennifer Hale - The Most Prolific Video Game Voice ActorJamie B. Chambers - IMDbnoemivox.com"Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info or to connect, please visit his website. "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. For more information about MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" Voiceover Conference taking place on Novmeber 12-14, 2021 online, please visit our website at Voice-Over Conference | Mid-Atlantic Voiceover LLC | United States (midatlanticvo.com) or head over to Eventbrite today to purchase a ticket to this great event: MAVO2021 "Time to Grow" Tickets, Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 8:30 AM | EventbriteBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this week's episode of "Live with Squacky", I answer questions that were sent in on social media from listeners of the show! I address a question about talking toys, imposter syndrome, top things to be coached in and  top things to know when just starting out in voiceover. It's a great episode and I really hope you all enjoy it. If you do, be sure to download and share the episode as well as leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Doing so will help others to find the show and increase our listener base. After this week we are switching to a twice a month format for the show. Things have become increasingly busy lately for my co-producer and I and going to a twice a month format will allow us the time we need to put even more into each episode. So the next episode will release on May 11th! But don't worry, it will be worth the wait. Also, you can go back and listen to all the other episodes that are out if you haven't already - or listen again!!If you're interested in being a sponsor for the show, please contact me at val@midatlanticvo.com"Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite voiceover tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of "Antland Productions." "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @livewithsquacky, @squackyvoice and @Midatlanticvo.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

On this weeks episode of "Live with Squacky," I give my recommedations for some of the top coaches in the voiceover industry. I've either worked with these people personally or have friends that have. Obviously, there are many more great coaches besides the ones I name here. If you ever have a question about whether a coach is reputable or not, you can certainly always email me and I'll give you my opinion or refer you to someone who knows - if I don't! I hope you find this episode useful!! Here are the links to the  recommended coaches from this episode - should you choose to contact any of them:Roy Yokelson: Antland ProductionsCliff Zellman: Voice Over | A-Mazing Demos! | United StatesDan Friedman: Voice Over Artist Dan Friedman | Commercial Voice Over - SOUND4VO.comBob Bergen: Bob Bergen Official Web SiteSara Jane Sherman: Sara Jane ShermanEverett Oliver: Everett Oliver | Bicoastal Voice Over Acting Director (voiceactingdirector.com)Sunday Muse: Voiceover Workshops I In Person & Online I Great Big VoicesDave Fennoy: Dave Fennoy | Home of Voice Actor Dave FennoyElley Ray Hennessy: Elley Ray | Award-Winning Actress, Writer & Voice DirectorPat Fraley: PATRICK FRALEY – Teacher, Actor, Producer (patfraley.com)Tom Dheere: Tom Dheere, Professional Voiceover | The H Is Silent, But I'm Not!Marc Scott: Marc Scott Coaching – Helping you become a #VOpreneurCelia Siegel: Celia Siegel Management | Get your Voice Over career on the right path.Jonathan Tilley: Jonathan TilleyDave Walsh: HOME | davewalshvo (walshvoiceovercoaching.com)Angel Burch: Home : VO X-Class Coaching (voxclass.com)Johnny Heller: Johnny Heller – Voice Actor, Coach, and really swell guySean Pratt: Who is Sean Pratt? — Coach (seanprattpresents.com)AJ Mc Kay: CONTACTS/AGENTS | ajmckaycreativeJ. Michael Collins: J. Michael Collins – Professional Voice Actor, Voiceovers, Demos & Coach (jmcvoiceover.com)"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Midatlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions."Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more information about Val Kelly, visit her website at: Val Kelly VoiceOver or connect with her on Twitter or Instagram @squackyvoice, @livewithsquacky or @Midatlanticvo. You can also connect with her on Clubhouse @valkelly or on FB or LinkedIn.  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode of "Live with Squacky", I talk about how technology has evolved and how it can be difficulty sometimes to balance using technology and trying to do things creatively without it. I also talk about the upcoming MAVO2021 conference that's coming up on November 12-14. You definitely won't want to miss it! It's shaping up to be a great online event and Early bird tickets are on sale now! Click HERE to purchase your ticket at the best rate possible now!! I'd love to see you all there! For more information about Mid-Atlantic voiceover, visit our website at www.midatlanticvo.com. "Live with Squacky" was mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite VO tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.Click the link to get 40% off your first bag of Drew Coffee :  http://drewcoffee.refr.cc/valeriekBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this weeks episode of "Live with Squacky", I talk about facing fears in life and being able to move foward. I touch upon the topic of seeking approval from others and about how to go "off the grid" for periods of time because that's something I haven't been able to really accomplish yet!!! If any of you have advice for me on how to do that, send me an email for sure!! I'm keeping these episodes short on purpose. We will eventually get back to the interview style - but I'm just in a busy time of the year and scheduling is extra challenging at the moment. I hope you enjoy these short episodes in the meantime!!! Special thanks to "Uncle" Roy Yokelson of Antland productions for co-producing, mixing and mastering this and every episode! "Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.