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Voice talent and voice over artists breathe life into the media we consume and I want to learn what inspires them, what lured them to the microphone, and what they themselves have learned along the way in this mighty journey we all share.

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    VOCS 070 | Coffee with Scott Chambers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 51:10


    Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over!   If you'd like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at http://andrewdmorrison.com   In this episode we have a very good friend of mine, who is also one of the tallest dudes I know, Scott Chambers!   Scott Chambers and I met at a conference, where most times he is the host introducing classes and informing people on how to get the most benefits from speakers.   He is also an extremely prolific actor who has been a part of the upstart, distribution, and imaging for numerous radio stations across the country!   In this episode, we talked about:   Utilizing relationships in warm marketing How he started hosting conferences Setting up your business for success     I really hope you enjoy hearing Scott's insite into the voice over industry, and his journey to truly becoming a true foundation within the community.   If you'd like to check out information on Scott, you can visit him at http://scottchambersvo.com

    VOCS 069 | NAVA and VORG with Tim Friedlander and Jay Preston

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 43:19 Transcription Available


    vocoffeeshop.com   Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the voice over coffee shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.   If you'd like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at https://andrewdmorrison.com   In this episode, we've got a 2 for 1  with some really good buddies of mine!   Tim Friedlander and Jay Preston are incredibly prolific voice over artists in their own right, and are the true definition of pioneers in this industry and have created business after business, resource after resource to train, nurture, and advocate for voice over artists everywhere.   In this episode, we discuss:   - NAVA: It's been a buzzword of an organization around the industry, but what is it and how was it created? - VORG: The ultimate Voice Over Resource Guide - VO Weekly Workouts - Where may AI make sense in VO?   I hope you gain half as much incite and knowledge from these amazing resources Jay and Tim have built to advocate for the voice over industry. If you'd like to join Nava you can hop on over to https://navavoices.org/ and if you'd like information on local studios, resources, and more you can visit https://voiceoverresourceguide.com/ .   Thanks for listening, and I'll catch ya in the next one!

    VOCS 068 | Coffee with Brigid Reale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 59:27 Transcription Available


    Voice Over Coffee Shop, Episode 68   Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.   If you'd like to get to know more about me, check out my website at http://andrewdmorrison.com   In this episode we have an amazing voice over talent, incredibly skilled business owner, and someone who gives some of the best hugs in the industry, Brigid Reale!   Brigid is an Emmy Award winning voice actress and one of the creators of VAs for Vos, and teacher at many different conferences on how to organize your business for true success.   In this episode, we talk about:   Utilizing business tools for efficiency Psychology of business in voice over The benefits of outsourcing and focusing more on actually voicing stuff!   I really hope you enjoy this incredibly inciteful episode and that you got as much out of this eye opening treasure trove of practical advice as I did. If you'd like to join the VA for VO organization, you can visit https://www.vaforvo.com/ and if you'd like to hear some of Brigid's amazing work, you can visit her site at https://www.realevoices.com/. Thank you for listening, and I'll catch you in the next one!

    VOCS 067 | Coffee with Danny Jacobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 61:55


    Danny is a phenomenal voice over talent and stage actor and has taken the crown as King Julien from the Madagascar series! In addition to his work with Dreamworks, he is also multiple voices in the universes of the Animaniacs, Lego Star Wars, Futurama, and many more.   Danny was kind enough to stop by and talk with me about:   Improv in animation Voice matching using outtakes Maintaining your voice for expressive characters

    VOCS 066 | Coffee with Jim Fronk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 50:45


    Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode #66   Jim Fronk is a full-time voiceover actor with over 20 years of experience in voice-acting, radio broadcasting under the alias of Jim Jacobs, live announcing, comedy, & podcasting. He is also a phenomenal VO designer dubbed the Grand Exalted Wix Master.   In this episode, we talk about:   -What it is like working in radio -Breaking out of the radio announcer read -The different aspects of SEO in a VO website     I really hope you enjoy hearing Jim talk about his radio to vo transition, the relationships he's built along the way, and some really good advice on optimizing your website for success!   If you'd like him to teach you how to make your website shine, you can book him at https://Websitesforvo.com   Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!       http://vocoffeeshop.com http://andrewdmorrison.com                

    VOCS 065 | Coffee with Lau Lapides

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 46:50


    In this episode, we have the ever-fabulous Lau Lapides! Lau has been a professional Actor, Voice talent, director and producer for over 40 years. She's the Owner of Lau Lapides Company with hybrid online and in-person studios, a proud pioneer and VO Talent Agent Artist for MCVO, as well as one of the most intuitive and successful voice over coaches in the industry!   In this episode, we talk about -Creating business during recessions -Accessibility and Accountability -Working with elite coaches   http://andrewdmorrison.com http://vocoffeeshop.com 

    VOCS 064 | Coffee with Rick Wasserman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 34:24


    In this episode, we have my very good friend Rick Wasserman!   You may have heard his voice as the gravelly tones of AMC's promos like the Walking Dead, or you may know him as the voice of Zombies Tutorial voice in Black Ops 4. He's also been in numerous roles across DC, Marvel, and beyond and is even the creator of the Tri-Booth , you one stop shop for mobile voice over booths!   In this episode, we talk about:   -Bringing out the emotions in promo. -Using something real to make your reads real. -The real ACTING behind voice acting   http://vocoffeeshop.com

    VOCS 063 | Coffee with Rick Sellers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 40:47


    Monsters, Transformers, and Generals Oh My! Rick Sellers, the voice of all of your childhood toys, a couple of monsters, and the General from the insurance commercials tells the story of how he landed in some pretty cool stuff.   Voicing some of the world's most famous toys Audition rejection vs selection How monster noises are made http://vocoffeeshop.com    

    VOCS 062 | Coffee with Jenn Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 64:13


    It's episode 62 and I am joined by a unicorn and champion of a human being, Jenn Henry. We talk about *reads notes* uuuuuh.... Waterboarding coffee? Bedazzled cosmic dinosaur rides to diners at the end of the galaxy? I think we may have talked about voice over at some point.

    VOCS 061 | Coffee with Tina Morasco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 35:38


    Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode # 61 Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to the voice over coffee shop where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over. If you'd like to know a bit more about me, feel free to check out my website at http://andrewdmorrison.com In this episode, we are honored to be joined by the fabulous Tina Morasco! Tina has worked steadily in film and television for years, with credits including Jane The Virgin, Castle, Parks and Recreation, Two and a Half Men, Numb3rs, Boston Legal, CSI, Cold Case and many more. She can also be heard every Monday night as the voice of the HGTV hit series, Love It or List It, as well as countless TV and radio commercials and promos. And In 2018, she joined forces with Sound & Fury Media, Inc. where she is currently the Head of VO Casting. In this episode we talk about: -How to really get yourself into the conversational read. -The dos and don'ts when submitting your auditions -Current trends in upcoming VO scripts I really hope you enjoyed this truly enlightening conversation with Tina, where we broke down the 4th wall ourselves and discovered ways to truly connect with both a script, and people. If you'd like to get to know Tina or would like to get a copy of the Voiceover Coaching Library, you can find it all on her website at http://tinamorasco.com Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

    VOCS 060 | Coffee with Gabrielle Nistico

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 37:29


    In this episode we have the Voice Over Vixen herself, Gabrielle Nistico!  Gab is a 20 year VO veteran and coach who has been trusted to voice for some of the largest companies on the planet!  She also spends a lot of her time devoted to being a resource and helping other prospective talent achieve their career goals with her wealth of skill and knowledge.   In this episode, we talk about adding dimension to your read, not making your conversational read boring, and.....owning a human skull?  You'll have to see for yourself.  

    VOCS 059 | Coffee with Troy Holden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 35:01


    Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode # 59 Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the voice over coffee shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over. If you would like to get to know more about me, feel free to visit my website at http://andrewdmorrison.com   In this episode we have a true down to earth, blue collar voice over talent who really epitomizes the true heart of smooth southern sound. With clients ranging from Shell and T-Mobile, to Top Golf and ESPN, Troy Holden has lent his authentic self to the stories of many of the top brands of today. In this episode we talk about finding work in odd places, the patience of direct marketing, podcasting, and riding the trails Nashville. I really hope you enjoy listening to how Troy found an company's inner need and turned it into a passion he molded into a dream career. If you want to get to know more about Troy, check out his website at Http://TroyHoldenVoices.com   Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

    VOCS 058 | Coffee with Jeff Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 24:41


    Episode 58 Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to the voice over coffee shop where we start our day with the finest names in voice over. If you'd like to get to know more about me, feel free to visit my website at http://andrewdmorrison.com In this video, we have my good friend Jeff Williams! Jeff has voice over 1600 voice over spots just in the past year alone! He's been an athlete, a songwriter, a musician, a furniture make, and of course landed into the amazing world of voice over. But let's let him tell that story!

    VOCS 057 | Coffee with Eric Romanowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 26:57


    In this episode, we voice over demo producer and founder of Ear Blowing Audio: Eric Romanowski! With years in production, radio imaging, and demo writing, Eric's demos have found their way onto the rosters of the largest agencies in the country!   In this episode we'll talk about favorite plugins, demo magic, and being in the great outdoors!

    VOCS 056 | Coffee with Kristian Eros

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 46:23


    In this episode, we have a good friend of mine who has been carving his way quickly into the magical world of Anime dubbing, Kristian Eros!     So let's talk about walla work, ADR voice over services, networking with studios and how improv may lead to funny snakes! 

    VOCS 055 | Coffee with Carin Gilfry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 38:57


    Today, we are joined by the fabulous and amazing voice artist, as well as my dear friend Carin Gilfry!   Carin is a voice actor who voiced thousands of commercials, instructional videos, IVR systems, eLearning programs, documentaries, and video games, and narrated and produced over 100 audiobooks. And maybe she can show us the mindset to do the same.   She is also the co-founder of the upcoming business-center voice over conference VOcation!   Join us as we talk about:   -The business side of voice acting -Quick audition workflows -the VOcation conference

    VOCS 054 | Coffee with Brad Hyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 27:03


    The versatile man of All American Voice Power himself, Brad Hyland! As both an actor and coach, Brad has had the pleasure of working with incredible clients, some of which include Pepsi Max, Honda, Armstrong, Toyota, Medicare, Abercrombie & Fitch and many more! As well as being Santa from Elf on The Shelf! In this episode we talk about: - Ignoring the microphone to book work. - Setting up for success on casting sites. - The benefits of coaching.

    VOCS 053 | Coffee with Alicyn Packard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 31:31


    Alicyn is the founder of the podcast Alicyn's wonderland and has been a part of some really big animation and video game projects, from the Blood Elf in World of Warcraft to Alma in poppy cat, Barbie's GPS in Toy Story, and a list that could go on for a while.

    VOCS 052 | Coffee with Jeff Howell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 25:46


    Coach, Demo producer, and VP of production at World Wide Wadio, Jeff has produced commercials and promos for hundreds of the largest companies on the planet! In this episode we talk about: - Differences between agency and casting director selections. - How casting directors stay relevant. - Understanding the promo read.   I really hope you enjoy listening to Jeff's journey through the ever changing world of advertisement and how his many different positions in the industry have brought him to touch so many amazing pieces of voice over magic.

    VOCS 051 | Coffee with Kabir Singh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 20:23


    Kabir Singh is an artist who has found a way to utilize his way of storytelling and teaching from past experience to help audio connect to young and urban audiences. With the gravity of his words, he has voiced campaigns for some of the largest companies on the planet like Google, the NBA, Nike, Nestle, Acura, Wendy's, and so many more. In this episode we talk about: - Finding yourself to find your branding - Developing powerful ways of speaking - Using emotion and curiosity to stay creative

    VOCS 050 | Coffee with Aaron Bradley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 23:46


    If you have ever listened to your local or national TV news station, you've more than likely heard Aaron's voice. From CBS to Fox to CNN, he has voiced some of the biggest tv programs on the planet and his list of clients is constantly growing.   Today, we'll talk about: -What is TV Affiliate voice over? -Marketing to TV Affiliate work -Preparing to perform in network television

    VOCS 049 | Coffee with Daniel Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 25:55


    In this video, an incredibly talented actor who is hilarious both on and off the mic, one of the sweetest people you will meet, and my very very good friend Daniel Ross! Daniel Ross is the voice of some real animated icons, from Disney's current Donald Duck, to Lucky the Leprechaun for the cereal brand Lucky Charms. He's also Starscream in Transformers the Game and multiple characters in World of Warcraft : Shadowlands to name just a few. In this episode we talk about: -Researching a character before an audition -The process to unlock your character toolbelt -Making environmental choices in your acting to bring a scene to life I really hope you enjoy this amazing talk about how Daniel discovers what his capabilities are through rigorous training and fun, and how to use your tool chest of talent at a moment's notice!

    VOCS 048 | Coffee with Everett Oliver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 43:54


    In this episode, we have my good friend Everett Oliver!  Everett is a 25-year veteran of the entertainment industry. He specializes in professional directing for Voice Over auditions and has built a prolific career as an animation demo co-producer, a private coach for commercial and animation, as well as having building a business in the career building consultant field. In this episode we talk about: - Remotely getting into the LA market -Making yourself valuable to recording studios -Getting out of your head

    VOCS 047 | Coffee with Jas Patrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 94:24


    Jas Patrick is a multi Award-Winning voice actor in Los Angeles, CA.  He is Known as the voice of Dai Bo in Netflix's Scissor Seven, Dynamike in Brawl Stars, Thunder McQueen in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Baz in Cloudpunk, Sir Sandington Set in Smite, a playable character in Chivalry 2, and the brand voice for the PGA TOUR's Live Under Par campaign to name just a few. In this episode we talk about: -Musicality in voice over -The career tipping point -The drive of an entrepreneur -What really makes or breaks a voice over artist? I really hope you enjoy listening to Jas talk about his amazing journey from musician to voice actor and how through dedication, determination, and pure drive, he took the entertainment industry by storm and continues to strive for new and amazing collaborations. If you would like to know more about Jas and hear his amazing demos, you can see his stuff at http://jaspatrick.com.

    VOCS 046 | Coffee with Mary Lynn Wissner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 29:44


    Mary Lynn Wissner is a casting director who has cast, directed, and produced some of the most amazing media in LA through her company Voices Voicecasting.   In this episode, we discuss: What attracts a casting director to talent? What exactly do directors do? How does the casting process work?

    VOCS 045 | Coffee with Marc Cashman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 58:47


    Marc Cashman is voice over artist, coach, and producer with over 40 years of success in this industry. He is also the writer of the best selling voice over book "V-OH!". He is a National and international voiceover instructor and coach. Recognized as one of the top V-O instructors in the U.S. and abroad through classes both in-studio and online. In this episode we talk about: - Voice descriptors - Staying relevant in the voice over industry - The art of how to tell your client's story.

    VOCS 044 | Coffee with Scott Parkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 32:26


    With his incredible knowledge on improvisational techniques, Scott Parkin is a true master in understanding the thought process behind a script so that when he see's room for flavor, he can add a bit of his special actor's sauce.   In this episode we talk about: - Improv techniques at home. - Going over the cliff of your comfort zone - Finding new ways to grow as an actor    

    VOCS 043 | Coffee with Laura Welsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 26:30


    Laura K Welsh, is a professional and full-time voice actor with a B.A. in Performing Arts from Catawba College.  She has a background as a radio DJ, audiobook narrator, and stage actor, with additional experience in audio engineering.    Using her natural gifts, predominantly her voice and mastery of expressing it, she infuses life into the written word.   Her work includes commercials, TV, Radio, Trailers, Narration, Audiobooks, Gaming, Animation films and series, Training videos, Explainer videos, Podcasts, Telephone System Recordings and voice-overs for business presentations. In this episode, we talk about: -Staying relevant on Fiverr -Accents and Pronunciation -Building long term client relationships -Making your studio your home I really hope you enjoy listening to Laura talk about her experience in the voice over industry and how she has learned lessons that not only work in her voice over career, but her out of booth life as well. If you'd like to hear Laura's demos and work, you can visit her at https://www.voiceoflaurakwelsh.com/ . Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

    VOCS 042 | Coffee with Jeff Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 40:01


    Hi there. My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over. If you'd like to know more about me, feel free to check out my personal website at http://AndrewDMorrison.com Now introducing the voice of pure audio horsepower, the man who has ridden the circuits of multiple radio stations, with clients like Wendy's Aaron's, Sports Clips, TV and radio stations around the world, and the man who has been behind the drive of innumerable Ford Commercials. My good friend, Jeff Bell! Thanks Jeff for coming on the show! I had a blast getting to know your career a little better and taking this career journey from radio jock to Rockstar! If you'd like to get to know Jeff a bit better, you can check out his website and demos at http://JeffBellVoiceOver.com Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

    VOCS 041 | Coffee with Julie Shields

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 54:48


    You may know Julie Shields as from some of your favorite anime productions such as Matsumae in Tokyo Ghoul or Rito in Urahara. Maybe you know her from her band The Capsules which was featured in both Borderlands 3 and Spongebob Squarepants. Maybe you know her from her parts in World of Warcraft Shadowlands, Marvel Avengers Academy, Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location, or even as the voice of your device pairing! However you know her, her and I had coffee together and discussed her rise in the voice over world and how her transition from music to VO gave her the amazing outlook she has today. In this episode we talk about: - How music can be used in audition prep. - The differences between an agent and a manager. - The power of networking. Thank you Julie for spending this time with me, and I really hope you all get a lot from Julie's journey and outlook on this amazing industry. If you'd like to know more about Julie and her work, you can visit this super natural VA at http://www.julieshieldsvo.com/

    VOCS 040 | Coffee with World Voices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 32:04


    In this episode we have brought back the amazing Dan Lenard as he has taken on the role as President of the World Voice Organization! Wovo is a member driven industry association that communicate the importance of voice acting to the public and business leaders, affirm the power of professional quality voicing and recording, and inspire through articles and recognition of achievement and excellence. So I wanted to get an idea of what the future of this organization looks like straight from the horse's mouth! What is the World Voice Organization? What are the goals and action plans of how to continue building this amazing resource. Showing the world how valuable we voice actors are! I really hope you enjoy listening to Dan discuss how he is taking the reigns in this presidential role, in my opinion he is meant for, and how he plans to make it easier for clients to understand our value and hire us. If you would like to learn more about World Voices, it's amazing upcoming projects, and become a member, you can visit https://www.world-voices.org/   Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

    VOCS 039 | Coffee with Jonathan Bullock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 30:48


    Hi there. My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to the voice over coffee shop where we start our day with some of the finest names in Voice Over. If you'd like to know more about me, please feel free to visit my website at http://andrewdmorrison.com In this episode we have my very dear friend Jonathan Bullock! Jonathan is known for his roles as Cthulu in The Legend of the Winged Guardian, Captain Rogers in Starfighter Origins, as well as Badlands Vulcan and Galactic Void Chernabog in the game smite. In addition to his numerous game and TV titles, Jonathan is also a coach specializing in vocal and career classes and a demo producer! In this episode we talk about: -Acting delivery styles -Mind of a demo producer -How small changes can make a big impact I really hope you enjoyed listening to Jonathan's prospective on how throwing yourself into your career and putting the work into your craft every day can open doors you neve could have imagined possible. If you'd like to know more about him and his works, you can visit him at http://jonathanbullockvo.com. Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

    VOCS 038 | Coffee with Travis Mullenix

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 30:24


    In this episode we have my very good friend and the producer of my animation demo, Travis Mullenix!   Travis is an extremely well rounded voice actor, audio engineer, and demo producer who has worked on productions such as Black Clover, One Piece, Dr. Stone, Attack on Titan, even the dubbing of a Godzilla movie!   In this episode we go over: -How he got into the world of ADR -What is the thought process of a good animation demo -The perspective of networking in VO

    VOCS 037 | Coffee with Katie Leigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 58:17


    In this episode, we have my very dear friend Katie Leigh! Katie Leigh is a multi-faceted voiceover veteran. She is beloved as Connie Kendall in the world's longest running international radio drama, Adventures in Odyssey. Other roles she's played include Baby Rowlf in the Emmy Award-Winning Jim Henson's Muppet Babies cartoon series, Honker Muddlefoot in Darkwing Duck, Sheila the Thief in Dungeons and Dragons, Richie in Richie Rich, Sunni Gummi of Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Alex in Totally Spies and young Han Solo for Lego Star Wars: Padawan Menace, and many others. She also has decades of experience in every form of Voiceover from toys, to games to radio, to e learning. In this episode, we talk about: - Creating a character voice in 3 steps. - How to bring the funny to your script. - Keeping your mental rolodex stocked and inspired. I   If you'd like to know more about Katie, her coaching and workshops, and her show Tell Ya Later, check out her website at http://katieleigh.com . Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!

    VOCS 036 | Coffee with Debra Sperling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 25:18


    In this episode, we have my very good friend and personal coach, Debra Sperling!   Debra has been a professional voice over artist for over 25 years. Over that time, she has been the voice of National Television campaigns such as Pampers, Johnson and Johnson, Charmin, Folgers, Olive Garden, JC Penny, Maybelline, and so many more. She is also very heavy in the promo game as being the voice of WEtv, The Oxygen Network, and many other stations!   In this episode we talk about:   -Authenticity in Voice Over   -Union vs Non-Union rates   -How to stop acting the words in your script      

    VOCS 035 | Coffee with Bill Farmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 30:17


    In this episode, we have a very special guest and a legend in the industry who is very close to me. My dear friend, Bill Farmer. You may know Bill as the voice of Disney's Goofy, Pluto, and Horace as well as Sylvester and Yosimite Sam from Space Jam or maybe even as the reporter Justin Ballard-Watkins from the 1987 Robo-Cop film. In this episode we talk about: -Risk taking in your career. -Developing a character voice that is truly unique. -Building a foundation as a voice actor. I really hope you enjoyed listening to Bill talk about his journey and learning how even to this day, he still pushes himself to hone his incredible talents and how even as an iconic voice, he still works every day to better himself. If you would like to know more about Bill's coaching or demo production, you can find information for it at http://toonhouse.com . Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

    VOCS 034 | Coffee with Meli Grant pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 45:37


    In this episode, we continue our coffee with Funimation voice actress Meli Grant!   Meli is a script adaptor and an amazing voice over talent who has worked with projects from Dragon Ball Super, Fairy Tale, Smite, The time I got reincarnated as a slime, and a ton more!   In the previous episode we talked about how she found her voice as a trans actor and her technique for anime character development.   In this episode we talk about:   - Evaluating where you are from a non-biased perspective. - Avoiding shoving yourself into a mold. - What goes into ADR script writing.      

    VOCS 033 | Coffee with Meli Grant pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 25:16


    In this episode, we have coffee with Funimation voice actress Meli Grant! Meli is a script adaptor and an amazing voice over talent who has worked with projects from Dragon Ball Super, Fairy Tale, Smite, The time I got reincarnated as a slime, and a ton more! In this episode, we talk about: - Finding your voice as a trans actor - Breaking down a script  - Anime character development I really hope you enjoy hearing Meli's story about how her road of finding herself lead to an amazing career in our industry. In our next episode, we're going to talk more about Bang Zoom, script adaption, and how to be directable. If you'd like to know more about Meli, you can visit her website at  Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

    VOCS 032 | Coffee with Paul Cartwright

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 20:48


    Paul Cartwright is an award winning voice actor, director, and demo producer who has been in numerous animated series and video games from Doc McStuffins, Smite, Street Outlaws, and many more.   In this episode we talk about:   - Putting the ACTING into voice acting. - What animation studios are looking for in auditions. - Breaking down a script. - Going beyond your comfort zone.   I really hope you enjoy listening to Paul talk about how he went from the camera world into the voice realm and how he continues to strive every day to put authenticity into his reads.  

    VOCS 031 | Coffee with Marc Graue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 27:15


    In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Marc Graue   Marc is an award winning voice over artist who has produced demos for the stars like John DiMaggio and Randy Thomas and has been featured in some of the most iconic games and animated series of our time from Avatar the last Airbender, Ratchet and Clank, and World of War Craft to name just a few.   In this episode we talk about:   - Auditions from the director's perspective - Putting the essence of you into an MP3 - Road-mapping the script to find what the client wants - Secrets to demo production   I hope you enjoy listening to Marc talk about his start in the voice over industry and how time, energy, and dedication to the craft have made him one of the most iconic voices of our time.   Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

    VOCS 030 | Coffee with Andy Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 36:47


    In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Andy Field!   Andy has been the voice of tons of video games from Paladins, Contagion, Avengers, Driven, and is likely most well known for his role as HandUnit in Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location.   In this episode we talk about:   - Voice over hustle - The billion dollar elearning industry - Statistics of being first to audition - Balancing life outside of the booth   I really hope you enjoy listening to Andy talk about how he went from military and teaching to being the voice of a household name video game and how he uses what he now knows to continue his pursuit in the industry.   If you'd like to know more about Andy or his coaching, you can visit him at http://andyfieldvoiceover.com   Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!      

    VOCS 029 | Coffee with Brent Hagel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 30:09


    Brent Hagel is an 18 veteran behind the mic as well as founder of Trailer Voice Artist agency where he managers the elite special forces of the voice over business as their guide in creating the magic of storytelling for some truly amazing brands.   In this episode we talk about:   -Getting notice by an agent -The founding of Trailer Voice Agency -How the voice over agency space has changed --Agency vs P2P -Working a full time job vs being a full time creative

    VOCS 028 | Coffee with JP Karliak

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 31:23


    In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend JP Karliak!   JP is an American voice over artist, writer, solo artist, and snazzy dresser known for his roles as Willie Coyote, Tin Man in Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, the title role in boss baby, and many more. In this episode we discuss: -QueerVox and Nerdsvote -Auditioning in the LGBTQ+ community -How to decipher if a character is your identity's story to tell -Making positive change in the world as a voice actor.   I really hope you enjoy listening to JP talk about how he went from a traditional theater to finding a home behind the microphone and use his new found freedom to make positive changes that will change the industry as we know it.   If you would like to know more about JP, you can visit his site at http://jpkarliak.com   Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!      

    VOCS 027 | Coffee with Ian Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 35:27


    In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Ian Russell!   Ian is a British-American voice actor who has given a distinct and dynamic voice life in a global audience. Ian's warm, international tones have found their way in corporate narration, eLearning, wildlife documentary, internet explainer or promo projects, and exceptional video game work, all of which have earned him multiple nominations in numerous categories of many different awards from One Voice to SOVAS to name a few. In this episode we talk about: - Being a foreign voice in an American Market - Preparing for an audition - Building a mindset towards success    

    VOCS 026 | Coffee with Chad William Fischer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 31:20


    In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Chad William Fischer!   Chad is a military veteran voice artist who has been trusted by companies from Verizon, MTV, Wish, Chipotle, Petco, and many more ! He has also provided voice work for large AAA video games and countless indie titles such as Sword Legacy: Omen, Shadowverse, Battle Tech, and many more!   In this episode we talk about:   - Marketing to Video Games -Using Casting Call Club as a resource -Military portrayal in media -Cold call marketing    

    VOCS 025 | Coffee with Bill Dewees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 41:02


    In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Bill Dewees!   Bill is a 30 year veteran as a professional voice master who has built numerous tools from his YouTube channel to the Voice Over Blueprint where he freely gives knowledge about any aspect of the industry your brain could conjure up.   With clients ranging from Coca-Cola, United Airlines, and so many more, I wanted to get Bill's particular incite on his training programs and how he has developed his business over the years to work for him.   In this episode we talk about:   - The Voice Over Blueprint 2.0 -Marketing without hard selling -Creating a follow up email -The truth about freelance sites (Fiverr & Upwork)  

    VOCS 024 | Coffee with Cliff Zellman pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 19:41


    In this episode, we continue coffee with my dear friend Cliff Zellman!   Cliff is the Director of Talent Management at ACM talent for their automotive division as well as the owner of A-Mazing Demos. In the previous episode, we dove into the wonderful world of automotive where he gave us a taste of what goes into being in that competitive space.   In this episode we talk about:   -Making your automotive voice over persona -Marketing directly to ad agencies and car dealerships -Creating something valuable your client wants to see -The 3 types of automotive commercials

    VOCS 023 | Coffee with Cliff Zellman Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 19:41


    In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Cliff Zellman!   Cliff is the Director of Talent Management at ACM talent for their automotive division as well as the owner of A-Mazing Demos where he utilizes his perspective from years in the industry to turn himself into a champion of the auto commercial space.   In this episode, we talk about:   -The wonderful world of automotive voice over   -Cliff's transition from music to voice over   -Getting into local automotive voice over    

    VOCS 022 | Coffee with Bev Standing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 22:36


    Bev Standing is a professional voice over talent who goes above and beyond in all she does which is why she is trusted by local and national companies across the world. She is the former voice of Tik Tok and has worked with countless household name brands.   In this episode, we talk about:   -How project usage affects us all -The Tik Tok law suit -Engaging with your listener -Engaging with your client

    VOCS 021 | Coffee with Anne Ganguzza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 31:38


    In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Anne Ganguzza. Anne has worked years as a voice over talent, coach, demo producer and is host of the VO Boss podcast where she continues to blend solid, actionable business advice with just a dose of inspiration for today's working class voice over talent.   In this episode, we talk about:   - Conversational VO styles   -The art of story telling   -Adapting to the rise in AI     I really hope you enjoy listening to Anne talk about how she began her journey in the voice over industry, how phone systems lead to her rise as an incredible well booked talent, and how inspiration and adaption lead to a successful mindset in the industry of voice actors.   If you'd to know more about her, her coaching, or her demo production you can visit http://anneganguzza.com   For regularly actionable advice to apply to your business today, you can visit http://voboss.com   Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!

    VOCS 020 | Coffee with Tom Aglio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 14:27


    Tom Aglio is your millennial voice over talent next door who has lent his talents for fortune 500 companies, explainer videos, video games, animation, and much much more!     In this episode, we talk about:   - The most valuable resource to your clients. - The principles of voice over marketing. - Emails and follow ups     I really hope you enjoy listening to Tom talk about how we went from corporate America to the trusted voice of multiple brands and businesses and continue to build himself up in his eternal quest to never stop learning.   If you would like to know more about him or book his fantastic coaching programs, you can visit him at http://tomaglio.com.   Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!

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