Vox Talk

Does spending lots of money on your home studio make your audio sound better? Anthony Pica shares tips for building your voice over studio cheaply but cheerfully, including ways you can save money without compromising on your sound and the one thing you want to get right before you do anything else! Mentioned on the […]

Looking for work as a Brazilian Portuguese voice talent? Daniel Azulai Bittencourt shares how he made his American dream a reality by moving from Brazil to the US and building a voice over career in San Francisco among the tech community working for some of the world's biggest brands. Mentioned on the show: Daniel Azulai […]

Want to spend your golden years behind the mic? Brad Avenyou shares how his career as an anchor in broadcast television and radio laid the foundation for the business he's running now as a professional voice over talent. Hear why he chose his business name, how he made the transition from broadcast news anchoring as […]

Is your voice over booth a friendly place to work in? Gina Scarpa and Amie Breedlove join Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss how to thrive in your booth and make it the perfect place for you to work from. Discover great tips ranging from monitoring air quality in your studio, ventilation, keeping hydrated, getting fresh air […]

Are you second guessing, plagued by negative thoughts or not feeling like yourself in your voice over studio? Hear some encouraging words, learn how to stop and replace negative thoughts as well as why it's important that the work you're doing is in alignment with who you are in this episode of Vox Talk with […]

When you feel genuinely connected to a script, your reads are so much better and bookable! Austen Moret explains what storytelling is, how authentic connection affects your audition to booking ratio and the unique role that the voice actor plays in a production…it's not what you think! Mentioned on the show: Austen Moret VO Enjoyed […]

Are you a singer who wants to be a voice actor? Gina Kennedy shares tips for getting to know your instrument and understanding your vocal range (and limitations!). You’ll also learn about transferable skills singers can apply to voice acting, why it’s important to care for your voice and more. Mentioned on the show: Gina Kennedy on […]

When's the last time you were invited to record voice over in a professional recording studio? Toronto-based voice talent Tyler Hyrchuk shares studio stories you can learn from and laugh about. Discover studio jargon, survival tips for sessions that run overtime and how to conduct yourself on the job to help create a great recording […]

Do you come from a science background? Anatol Silotch, MD, shares how voice acting got him through medical school, theatrical experiences in a standardized patient program, dispels myths around medical narration and reveals his picks for a voice actor's ‘medical dream team.' Mentioned on the show: Doctor Says Voiceovers by Anatol Silotch, MD Enjoyed the […]

Are you taking good care of your vision? Spending a long time in your booth with scripts and screens makes for tired, dry eyes! Nozomi Kiuchi shares five methods for protecting and nurturing your eyesight when recording and editing voice overs. Mentioned on the show: Nozomi Kiuchi Japanese Voice Artist Enjoyed the show? Be sure […]

Are you consistently living out your values in your voice over business? Bill DeWees shares his thoughts on integrity, courage and being true to yourself in the studio and everyday life. Get tips you can apply today for building your integrity muscle so that you can feel great about the work you choose to do […]

Have trouble staying on task? Looking for inspiration in your studio? Voice over coach Nic Redman reveals, “The Voice Deck.” This deck of voice over warm up cards comprises exercises for your body, breath, sound and speech. Follow along to learn some tips, additions to your vocal warm up and more! Mentioned on the show: NicRedmanVoice.com NicolaRedman.com […]

Have you been thinking about building or installing an isolation booth for your voice over business? Randy Scott shares his studio journey with us and why he chose to invest in a booth for his audio home recording studio. Glean wisdom from Randy's list of isolation booth pros and cons as well as hear an […]

Curious to learn more about AI voices and voice cloning? Wonder where the technology is going and where it could take you and your voice over business? David Ciccarelli from Voices shares key information and considerations about AI for voice actors wanting to take advantage of new technologies and opportunities for voice over work. Mentioned […]

Should you quit your day job to become a professional voice actor? Joe Zieja shares his career journey as a former military intelligence officer working for the US government, serving as a reservist, and the conversation about voice over that changed his life forever. Today, Joe has booked over 1000 jobs on Voices and wants […]

What can you do to improve your voice over audition to booking ratio? Christy Summers highlights why you need to know your voice, where you fit in the market and how to position yourself as a solution to a client's problem (instead of bombarding producers with requests to be hired). Knowing who you are and […]

Want to achieve greater success in your voice over business this year? Tom Aglio shares tried, tested and true methods for growing your voice acting business while having fun, making time for the people you love and the things that matter to you while earning more money. You’ll learn about goal setting, why a good […]

Are you breathing from the right place? Is your voice being warmed up properly before you put in a hard day’s work in the studio? Tessa Livingston shares tips for better breath support, control and exercises you can try at home to improve your voice over performances. Discover what SOVTs are (semi occluded vocal tract exercises) […]

What’s it like working in voice over for talent who speak Quebecois French? Richard Fortin shares his experiences and insights, including what makes Quebecois French different from the continental European French spoken in France, the opportunities available to voice actors living in Quebec whether they speak English or French (or both!) and high profile French […]

When you step into your voice over booth, what comes with you? The answer is…everything! VO talent and coach Gina Scarpa shares tips that help you prepare for a great recording session, how to know when your heart is really in a read and ways you can find motivation to keep going even when your […]

What does it take to be a Top Talent on Voices? Maxwell Glick shares how dedication and auditioning regularly can put you on a course for success. Hear about some of Maxwell’s long-standing clients, the work he’s doing for them, and how he structures his day to put his best voice forward (including what’s on […]

Where do you draw the line for the kind of voice over work you will or will not do? David Goldberg from Edge Studio shares how surveyed talent responded to the question of if they would record for a product, service they didn’t agree with or for a political candidate they did not support. Hear […]

What's it like to be a voice actor in Japan? Award-winning voice artist and VO coach Yukiko Fujimura shares about the Japanese voice over industry, a day in the life in her studio and what it's like to work with clients in dramatically different time zones. You'll also discover interesting facts about studio culture in […]

What's a speech language pathologist, and do you need to see one? Tessa Livingston shares how speech therapy keeps your voice in peak form, demonstrates easy exercises you can do right now to support your breath and vocal folds as well as her thoughts on dairy and caffeine. Also, discover Tessa's picks regarding the dream […]

Did you get your start in music? Singer/songwriter turned voice talent Mike Previti shares his journey from making music in bands to solo spoken word recordings as a voice actor. Learn how having a background in singing and playing instruments can help you to be a better voice actor, jingle artist and how to make […]

Learning another accent may take work, but it opens up many opportunities for voice actors in new markets! Toby Ricketts shares tips on the mechanics of accents and demonstrates how to do some of the most popular accents in the English-speaking world, including standard accents from the United States, Canada, England, Australia and New Zealand. […]

Want to catch a casting rep's ear for all the right reasons? Aiden Dawn shares six insights from casting an indie video game that you can apply to your auditions right away! A voice actress and coach herself, Aiden's first go at casting opened her eyes to how voice talent can audition strategically and not […]

What does it take for an aspiring or part-time voice actor to be successful in voice over? Voices CEO David Ciccarelli discusses the company's most recent ‘Aspiring Voice Actors Trends Report.' Highlights include welcoming a new generation of voice actors, how much more you can earn if you study with a coach, why you need […]

Why did you get into voice over? A life changing diagnosis of Lyme Disease served as a springboard for Sean Gurnsey to begin a new career in voice acting. Living with a chronic illness is not easy, but working from home and setting your own schedule can make your life a lot easier. Discover what […]

Do you want to go from striving to thriving in your voice over career? Amanda Sellers joins us to discuss her experiences as one of the top female voice artists on Voices.com and what it takes to persevere and succeed in voice over. Amanda highlights how attitude, commitment to artistic choices, peeling back the layers […]

Are your auditions as compelling as they could be? Aiden Dawn shares tips for creating an environment in your voice over booth when auditioning to help make your reads more believable (and fun!). Get some great ideas for setting yourself up for success, including how to take clues from the script, why thinking about what's […]

Do you need to live in a metropolitan city like New York or Los Angeles to be successful in voice over? Jesse Adam shares three things that helped him become a successful voice actor living on the Canadian Prairies in a city with a population of 33,000 people. In this episode, you'll discover why Jesse […]

Do you embrace new technologies or shy away from them? Bill DeWees helps us to think about AI voice like any other technological advancement presenting opportunities for your voice over business. Hear about the current landscape in voice over and music, what might be coming in the not too distant future and why it’s important, […]

What kind of myths exist about voice over? Gary Terzza joins us to dispel five of the most common voice over myths that people believe about the industry. Settle in with a warm cuppa and discover far-reaching myths about silly voices, having an acting background, needing to have a ‘good’ voice, what age has to […]

Do you struggle with acne, rosacea or eczema? Does your skin flare up when you're stressed or before an important audition or performance? Actress turned Registered Dietitian Rakhi Roy shares her journey with eczema and how taking care of what's inside your body can make a big difference when recovering from external skin issues. Discover […]

Do you audition for companies in Europe? Wonder what European producers are looking for when casting voice actors? Agnes Kes from Media.Monks shares her perspective as a Sound Production Manager on what makes a good brief, what she looks for in voice talent, tips for North American voice actors auditioning for European voice castings and […]

Are you curious about accents? Want to expand your earning potential as a voice actor? Toby Ricketts shares his vast knowledge of accents and dialects from his studio in New Zealand. In this episode, you'll learn about the most popular accent being hired for in online voice casting, which accents you might want to learn […]

Have you always wanted to record audiobooks? Edoardo Ballerini joins us to share how his love of literature coupled with acting shaped his audiobook career, how recording voice over differs from audiobook narration and how he prepares to narrate an audiobook. Learn about the audiobook community, opportunities in the publishing industry and ways to get […]

Do you have challenges with time management? How about remembering what you need to do next? Nic Redman and Leah Marks from The VO Social share tips for keeping yourself on track, motivated and feeling accomplished with insights from the latest edition of The VO Planner. Leah and Nic reveal how getting organized, creating habits, […]

Want to build better client relationships? Tom Aglio shares direct marketing tips for promoting your voice acting services to prospects while growing your existing book of clients. In this episode, you’ll learn what direct marketing is, discover creative ways of finding work, how to nurture relationships with people you’re already working with and why every […]

How do you embody a character? Max McLean, award-winning actor and the artistic director and founder of Fellowship for the Performing Arts, shares how investing time with the works of an author can dramatically impact your career, as did his own career with C.S. Lewis. During this conversation, you'll also learn how acting for the […]

What do you charge for voice overs? Bill DeWees shares his perspective on determining voice over rates, quoting on jobs, making room for higher paying clients and increasing your fees with existing customers. You'll also learn why nobody wants a free voice over, why charging a new client less money to get them in the […]

What's the difference between a good read and a bad read? David Goldberg from Edge Studio shares his thoughts on why it's important to trust your own voice, what it means to be a professional voice actor, and why sounding genuine is a huge asset for booking more work. You'll also discover what sounding ‘natural' […]

Do you plan your reads? If you're not marking up your scripts, you won't remember where you need to breathe, color your words or take a dramatic pause! Anthony Reece joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss why it is important to mark up a script, how you can go about doing it and why you should […]

Where is synthetic voice going and how can you be part of it? James Poulter from Vixen Labs in the UK joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss his findings from Voice Consumer Index 2022 and what they mean for voice talent. Are the robots coming? Is the sky falling? James answers many questions from a voice […]

How much do you know about home studio audio? Geoff Bremner, producer of Vox Talk, joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss a variety of intriguing home studio topics around the art and science of sound from an audio engineer's point of view. Discover why your studio can't seem to get cool enough, surprising sources of latency, […]

Are you in a downward spiral? Frustrated with or angry at the world? Allison Graham joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss how life has changed since the pandemic (spoiler alert: there's no going back to what was ‘normal' before), how developing a habit of compassionate curiosity benefits you, protecting your mental health, making time for ‘grace […]

Is your voice speaking the words you want it to? Bev Standing, the voice actress whose voice was used without her permission as the original TTS voice on social media giant, TikTok, shares her story and experiences working in AI. Hear Bev's insight for navigating this new world of AI voice, tips for getting savvy […]

What’s the difference between reaching an audience and connecting with them? Author, show host and brand consultant Jay Acunzo shares how resonance differs from reach, why you should always start with empathy, the ‘who’ you are speaking to and knowing what it means to create an emotional through line for your listener. You’ll also learn […]

AI is everywhere, even in the world of sports! Veteran broadcast professional Oscar Sanchez shares a practical, exciting and hopeful outlook for voice talent who are concerned about AI and its implications. Discover opportunities that make your life easier as a voice talent because of AI, a good argument for having your voice turned into […]

Looking for ways to better care for your voice? NYC Soprano and singing teacher Susan Eichhorn Young shares insight on vocal folds, hydration, breathing, resting your voice, and general good habits to keep. She also explores the mechanics of vocal fry and the fatigue that can go along with it. Learn how singing can give […]