The Voiceover Plug with Chilu Lemba

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The VO Plug is a podcast designed for up and coming voice actors, hosted by Johannesburg based veteran voice over artist and author of the book Finding My Voice, Chilu Lemba.

Chilu Lemba


    • Oct 7, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Voiceover Plug with Chilu Lemba

    My guests are voice actors, Kamiza Chikula & Destro Fundanga

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 24:47


    We are tapping into the journeys of two of my fellow voice actors; Kamiza Chikula and Destro Fundanga from Zambia. The guys share valuable lessons, successes, and we even discuss the impact of AI on our profession. We talk about the importance of constant growth, learning from mistakes, and the role of communication and authenticity.

    Catching up with Voice Actor, Pioneer, Author, and Coach, Jennifer Kanari.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 40:01


    On this episode of "The Voice Over Plug," I'm joined by the Kenyan voice acting pioneer, Jennifer Kanari. With over two decades in the industry, Jennifer brings a treasure trove of insights and expertise. Her fresh perspectives on the voice acting world and its community are enlightening. She is the founder of The Voice Actors League of Kenya (VALK) and recently unveiled her latest book, "My Take on How to be a Successful Voice Actor." This guide is a must-read for anyone venturing into voice acting. Discover more about Jennifer and get her book at www.jenniferkanari.com.

    Voices from the Booth: A Candid Conversation with Rob Vega

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 59:23


    In this episode we dive into the fascinating journey of award-winning voice actor Roald Woods, professionally known as Rob Vega. With a career spanning around three decades and three countries, Rob brings a treasure trove of experience and candid insights. From reliving personal anecdotes to discussing the peaks and troughs of his career, Rob's account is not just riveting but also rich with valuable tips for those interested in voice acting. Don't miss this insightful, enriching episode with a voice-over industry luminary.Check out Rob at https://worldvoiceguy.com

    Mutale Mwanza chats Voiceover

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 24:16


    Mutale Mwanza is a household name in Zambia, and with her soon to be launched reality show, the rest of the continent is about to understand why. While she was in Joburg earlier this year, we took advantage of the opportunity to host her on The Voice Over Plug.

    Chatting with UK-based award-winning VO Artist, Jo Troy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 27:56


    Jo Troy is a multi-award winning British voiceover artist and host of the podcast, Voiceover's Audio Adventure. In episode 11 of the VO Plug, I find out more about Jo and his journey. We also chat about coaching, accents, studio recording (vs home recording) and more.Find out more about Jo on his website https://www.jotroy.com

    Chatting to Andrew Sutherland, Founder of VoiceMe.co.za

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 38:50


    In this episode, we chat about how to get into the Voice Over business with one of the most knowledgeable members of the South African voice over community, Andrew Sutherland. He is a Voiceover Artist and Sound Engineer. Andrew is also the owner of Big Mouth Studios, based in Johannesburg and founder of the platform VoiceMe.co.za

    Catching up with Nomad Voice Over, Gaëlle Gosselin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 21:01


    Gaëlle Gosselin, founder of the South African Facebook community Mzansi Voiceover People and host of the series Talking Voice Overs, made a daring move in 2022. She left South Africa for France and decided to live the life of a nomad while there. How's it going so far? I checked in with her in this episode.https://www.instagram.com/gaelle.and.gus.the.bus/

    Chatting to Nick Archibald and the 'friends' in his head

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 37:48


    Nick Archibald is a vibe. He's a man whose passion for media and entertainment is very apparent. You may know him because of the work he does on South African music station 5FM as a show host but there's so much more to Nick as you'll get to learn in this episode.

    Sine the Voice Artists' Success Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 39:10


    Sinemivuyo Mpulu is a voice artist with legions of followers on TikTok. After participating in one of his challenges, my video amassed 200,000 views within a week! I invited him to be a guest on the podcast to find out his journey in VO and to have him share some insights around his TikTok formula

    Chatting to Award Winning Radio Imaging Producer, Linda Manganye

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 42:48


    From entertaining anecdotes to sharing tips about methods they both use, you don't want to miss this episode of The Voice Over Plug as Chilu chats to his long time friend and collaborator, Linda Manganye

    Hanging with South African Voice Actor Themba Robin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 22:12


    Themba Robin is a South African Creator, Actor and Voice Over Artist. Chilu chats to him about what gear he uses at his home studio and some of the things he's learnt in his journey in the voice over business.

    Hanging with South African Voice Actor Themba Robin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 22:12


    Themba Robin is a South African Creator, Actor and Voice Over Artist. Chilu chats to him about what gear he uses at his home studio and some of the things he's learnt in his journey in the voice over business.

    The Voice Over Artist & Director Tango

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 12:07


    Chilu reflects on the importance of good direction in recording sessions and shares his views about what works and what doesn't. 

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    The Voice Over Artist & Director Tango

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 12:07


    Chilu reflects on the importance of good direction in recording sessions and shares his views about what works and what doesn't.

    Let's Talk Home Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 13:25


    Do you need to invest in a home studio? In episode 3 of The VO Plug, Chilu shares his thoughts and gives you some tips.

    Let's Talk Home Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 13:25


    Do you need to invest in a home studio? In episode 3 of The VO Plug, Chilu shares his thoughts and gives you some tips.

    Nightmare Studio Sessions (we've all had one)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 14:28


    In episode 2 of The VO Plug, Chilu reflects on a studio session that happened two decades ago, where he was rattled by how fancy the studio setting was, imposter syndrome crept in and his confidence took a knock. Later in the episode, he shares advice on how you can steady yourself when in a recording session.

    Nightmare Studio Sessions (we've all had one)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 14:28


    In episode 2 of The VO Plug, Chilu reflects on a studio session that happened two decades ago, where he was rattled by how fancy the studio setting was, imposter syndrome crept in and his confidence took a knock. Later in the episode, he shares advice on how you can steady yourself when in a recording session.

    Starting the VO Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 13:52


    In this episode Chilu covers the basics; responding to questions such as: 1. Do you have a good voice for voiceover? 2. What about demos/ showreels? 3. Do I need to get training?

    Starting the VO Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 13:52


    In this episode Chilu covers the basics; responding to questions such as: 1. Do you have a good voice for voiceover?  2. What about demos/ showreels?  3. Do I need to get training?

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