Podcast appearances and mentions of Bill Ratner

Dr. Nick and Benny welcome Bill Ratner, one of America's best-known voice actors, a published writer, poet, storyteller, and performance artist, who opens up about how experiencing significant death in his life inspired him to find solace and expression through writing poetry books. Explore the connection between grief and creativity in this heartfelt discussion. https://billratner.com/

Explore how the art of poetry transforms pain into resilience and helps navigate life's toughest moments.In today's episode, I'm joined by the renowned voice actor, author, and poetry therapy facilitator Bill Ratner. Bill brings a deeply personal and insightful perspective to the episode, sharing the profound impact of early losses on his emotional and creative development. He reveals intimate stories from his life, delving into themes of grief, healing, and personal growth. Throughout this episode, Bill reflects on his mother's remarkable approach to discussing her terminal illness with him as a child, the role of therapy in his life, and the complex dynamics of his family after tragedy. Bill's stories are rich with introspection, exploring how grief influenced his relationships, career, and eventual passion for writing.Highlighting his work as a poetry therapy facilitator, Bill explains how writing provides a safe outlet for emotional expression, both for himself and for those he teaches. He discusses the process behind his poetry and the intention behind his new book, which blends dark humor and grief into a reflective narrative. His contributions offer a message of hope, emphasizing the value of creativity and connection in navigating loss.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A life shaped by loss (0:59)The power of early emotional support (6:14)A second mom and her struggles (15:31)Adolescence, anger, and diverging paths (20:44) The healing power of poetry therapy (29:15)The creation of Lamenting While Doing Laps in the Lake (31:10)A journey from estrangement to connection (34:11)Closing Reflections: Embracing Creativity for Healing (37:30)Connect with Bill Ratner:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookXGet Bill's books!Let's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does loss become poetry? Bill Ratner's losses lived in the depths of his soul and over time, found expression. Creativity can help us to move grief through us, transforming the shape of it. What was that process for Bill? What moved him to put words to his losses? Every griever wants to be heard, but capturing grief in language is challenging. Join us to learn how Bill was able to embody his experience through his writing.

How does loss become poetry? Bill Ratner's losses lived in the depths of his soul and over time, found expression. Creativity can help us to move grief through us, transforming the shape of it. What was that process for Bill? What moved him to put words to his losses? Every griever wants to be heard, but capturing grief in language is challenging. Join us to learn how Bill was able to embody his experience through his writing.

Bill Ratner joins the show to discuss the 80s voiceover industry and his appearance at fan conventions!

What's the best way to usher in the New Year? On this week's episode, legendary voiceover artist Bill Ratner shares a true story from his early days in Radio: When his green card bride Claudine leaves him, he's alone during the Holidays in an empty double wide and his evening shift duties at KJOI (LA's easy listening music station). So when a fan requests something a bit more intimate than the Percy Faith Orchestra, why not make her happy? And on New Year's Eve, they produce their own live show together over the air waves, using the station's 50,000 watts of power to make the world a bit less lonely.  And Dixie ends the year with the story you've been asking her for. #HappyNewYear   Song: ‘Love's A Stranger' (Warhaus)   New Year l Radio DJ l Drive by Fucking l Anonymous Sex | Music Request Line l Radio Antenna l 1970's l Lubrication l Harlequin Romance Novel l Top of Topanga Mobile Home Park l Double Wide l Vaseline l Instrumental Radio l Muzak l Muumuu | Terrycloth Bathtub Animals l FM Transmitter l Top of the Hour l Station ID l Honda Civic l Radio Console l Blinking LEDs I Percy Faith Orchestra l Middle Age l Smog l Order Up a Man l Microphone l Los Angeles l Happy New Year l Divorce l Radio Tower l Lawrence Welk l Green Card l Quell l Radio Station l Marriage l Swiss l London l LA l Radio Announcer l Chief Engineer l Sales Manager l   About our Storyteller:   Bill Ratner is one of Hollywood's premier voiceover artists and a published poet, essayist, and fiction writer. He narrates movie trailers for Pixar's Inside-Out, Marvel's Ant Man, The Kid Who Would Become King, Cold Pursuit, The Emoji Movie, Coen brothers' Hail Caesar, Will Ferrell's The Campaign, MegaMind, Talladega Nights, etc., commercials for Hyundai, Sprint, Pizza Hut, etc., promos for CBS-TV, NBC-TV, ABC-TV, Cartoon Network, documentary narrations for Discovery, History Channel, Smithsonian Channel, Disney World, and is the game voice of "Donnel Udina" on Mass Effect 1, 2 & 3, and the cartoon voice of "Flint" on G.I. Joe, Robot Chicken, Community, and Family Guy.   One of America's leading storytellers, Bill is a 9-time winner of The Moth Story Slam and a 2-time winner of The Best of The Hollywood Fringe Festival Extension for solo performance. Bill's spoken word performances can be heard on National Public Radio's Good Food, The Business, and KCRW's Strangers. He has told stories at Comedy Central Stage, National Storytelling Festival, Long Beach Comic Con, G.I. Joe Con, Portland Storytelling Festival, Timpanogos Storytelling Conference, National Storytelling Network Conference, and Los Angeles Unified School District classrooms since 1992.   Episode links: Needle Play Acupuncture: Needle Play Acupuncture was made by and for the Kink, Leather, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We deserve to have our whole selves treated, because feeling great, playing hard and having spectacular sex can be health goals too. NeedlePlay specializes in Transgender-affirming, kink-aware, and trauma-informed care that is sex and body-positive. They offer Expertise in Transgender care, from HRT enhancement to hair growth support. Plus, as you'd expect: Back pain, muscle pain, injuries, digestive issues, libido issues, mental health, inflammation, graceful aging through micro-needling, cosmetic acupuncture, and more.   For a limited time, Bawdy Storytelling Listeners  can use the discount code “May I Have Another”, and you'll get 25% off. 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Hey Joes. It's been awhile, but Brother Head is once again solo, to talk about the G.I. Joe Field Manual. This episode, we're digging in to the third chapter, talking about The Joe Team from The Revenge of Cobra! So if you have a copy of the Field Manual, pop it open and take a look with me. Otherwise, sit back, relax, and listen as I go through the third chapter and talk about the Joes from the second mini-series. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and let us know what you thought of this book! You can visit us on the web at http://headcastnetwork.com On Facebook, Google+ and Twitter, we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. Yo Joe!

Hey Joes. Spinning out of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 45 or 46 or maybe it was 44.... Anyway.... G.I. Joe Yearbook 2. Brad and myself take a look at the second G.I. Joe Annual. An original story entitled, Triple Play, The Television Joes, The Covers, and The Adventure Continues. Join us as we explore this annual. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and let us know what you thought of this book! You can visit us on the web at http://headcastnetwork.com On Facebook, Google+ and Twitter, we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. Yo Joe!

Hey Joes. This month I'm joined in the Headcast Studio by a LEGEND. You know him as the voice of Flint, from G.I. Joe. I know him as the magnificent Bill Ratner. Join me as I talk with Bill and find out more about how he got started, what he did after and what he's doing now! And search Amazon for his works, Parenting for the Digital Age, Fear of Fish, and To Decorate a Casket. And thank you Bill for taking time out of your day to speak with me. Take a listen and let us know what you think. You can visit us on the web at http://gijoe.headspeaks.com On Facebook, Google+ and Twitter, we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. Yo Joe!

Inspired by a tale from Armenia, this story starring Amber Nash (Archer, How To Ruin The Holidays), Bill Ratner (Family Guy, G.I. Joe), and Alondra Delgado (All American, Is Mejor to Say ADIÓS) shows how small risks -- and acts of kindness -- can pay off in big ways.

Veteran voice actor Bill Ratner may not be a name you're familiar with, but you've certainly heard his voice. Whether during a cartoon like G.I Joe, an MCU movie trailer like Ant-Man, in a video games like Grand Theft Auto or Mass Effect, or countless other projects, he has worked as a voice actor for over 40 years. Bill talks with us about how he got started working as a voice actor while living in Minnesota, the biggest changes in the voiceover industry and Hollywood since the start of his career and how actors need to have an entrepreneurial quality about them. Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode!

Talking Joe - Bill Ratner Interview - Voice of Flint from GI Joe YouTube episode with video available here https://youtu.be/rAwIk_XCOss Tim and Mark speak with Bill Ratner, the voice actor for Flint in the GI Joe cartoons. A highlight is that during the interview as a bit of fun, we recorded a Public Service Announcement based on the new PSAs in the back of the Saturday Morning Adventures book. Link to just the PSA segment: https://youtu.be/oN67WOSB0TQ About Bill Ratner: Bill Ratner is one of Hollywood's premier voiceover artists and a published poet, essayist, fiction writer and spoken word performer. His voice can be heard on movie trailers, TV promos, commercials, documentaries and Video Games… But most importantly he is the cartoon voice of "Flint" on the G.I. Joe Sunbow cartoon, appearing in 45 or so episodes 1984-86 and GI Joe the Movie, celebrating its 35th anniversary. This summer… Talking Joe talks to Bill Ratner! http://www.billratner.com

This week the Dashing Duo welcome a legendary guest to the podcast,  voice actor Bill Ratner.  Bill was the voice of the  character Flint in the original G. I. Joe cartoon,  and he had a lot of great stories to tell.   It was a great interview,  and the Dashing Duo were very excited to talk […]

#billratner #gijoe #voiceactor Legendary voice actor Bill Ratner drops in with Brett today on the show! He's most well-known as the voice of Flint from the iconic GI JOE animated series and movie (which just celebrated its 35th anniversary). Gamers may remember his voice from the Mass Effect (voice of Donnel Udina), Grand Theft Auto, and Final Fantasy franchises as well. Nearly anyone, though, would recognize Bill's voice from the countless commercials and programs he has narrated over the years – from MARVEL and Pixar trailers, to Academy Awards telecasts, to news programs all across the country (CBS, NBC, and ABC), and shows like “Air Crash Investigation,” “I (Almost) Got Away With It,” and “Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster” – he has truly done it all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3puy8KHi_4&t=718s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Agents of Fandom are joined by a familiar voice, known for his narrating of blockbuster trailers, and iconic voices such as Flint in Hasbro's TV cartoon G.I. Joe, Bill Ratner.

The good guys and girl of G.I. Joe including Michael Bell "Duke", Bill Ratner "Flint", Mary McDonald-Lewis "Lady Jaye", Will Ryan "Footloose, Francois Chau "Quick Kick", Neil Ross "Shipwreck", and Hank Garrett "Dial Tone" answer fan questions during our...

Author and acclaimed voice actor Bill Ratner joins Christopher Robbins, CEO and co-founder of Familius, to discuss his work and his book Parenting for the Digital Age. https://www.familius.com/book/parenting-for-the-digital-age/ About Bill: Bill Ratner is an American voice actor. He is best known for being the voice in movie trailers and for being the voice of Flint in Hasbro's syndicated TV cartoon G.I. Joe. He reprised the role of “Flint” in episodes of Family Guy and Robot Chicken. In addition to his successful career in voiceovers Bill is a master storyteller—National Storytelling Festival Slam Teller, Best of Hollywood Fringe Festival winner, 8-time Moth StorySLAM Winner, published short story writer, essayist, and playwright. He performs his stories in comedy clubs, theatres, taverns, schools, and storytelling festivals across the country. About the Book: From how to deal with cyberbullying to the strange, true stories behind Barbie and G.I. Joe, media insider Bill Ratner takes an inside look at our wired-up world in a fascinating book—part memoir, part parenting guide—for the digital age. Landing his first job in advertising at age fourteen, Ratner learned early that the media doesn't necessarily have our best interests at heart. His career as one of America's most popular voiceover artists and his life as a parent and educator gives readers a first-hand look at the effects of digital media on children and what you can do about it.

YO! JOE RAPS is a weekly CelebWorx Live Inside Look Into The Iconic Saturday Morning Cartoon Series: G.I. JOE! Hosts Christopher Arsaga and Nery Lemus, and SPECIAL GUEST Bill Ratner, legendary voice-over actor behind Flint, will discuss stories behind the iconic series. Join us every Thursday for an EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes discussion with the CelebWorx duo that brings many of your childhood heroes to a convention near you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/celebworx-live/support

On this latest installment of LEVYCAST, host Dan Levy digs into the world of voice over with one of the country's biggest voice over talent's. You've heard his voice in movie trailers, TV affiliates around the country, commercials and he's also the voice of GI Joe's; "Flint"! Hollywood's Bill Ratner is a great friend of mine and we discuss the inner workings of the industry and advice that he has for all those that would like to jump into the world of voice over! As always, please like, comment, subscribe and share! Most of all stay safe and enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dan-levy8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dan-levy8/support

What better way is there to look back at the 2010s (aka The WOJM Decade) than with our tribute to the running jokes that have fueled our discussions since 2011?  It was impossible to catch everything, but hopefully your favorites will show up somewhere in this well-placed tribute to the most overbearing running joke in the English language, the number 69.  Mike, Joe, and an ironically-debuting Wristlock Wes Whitlock invite you to enjoy the end of the WOJM Decade with a complete lack of class but good intentions and lots of love!  We'll catch you again in 2020... the start of The WOJM Decade Part II: Electric Boogaloo! Special thanks to the talent heard on this episode: Erik Arana, Chuck Averitt, Justin Bell, Michael Bell, Jared Bunnell, Jon M. Chu, Joe Colton, Brian Cummings, Sara Detrick, Ryan Drost, Chuck Emanuele, Shannon Gallant, Gary Godsoe, George Greenoe, Larry Hama, Gary Head, Zack Hoffman, Eddie Inman, Mike Irizarry, Rob Irizarry, Jamie Johnson, James Kavanaugh, Carson Mataxis, Chris McLeod, Kate McLeod, Craig Moore, Johnny Pottorf, Bill Ratner, Kevin Michael Richardson, Neil Ross, Hawk Sanders, Brian Savage, Greg Schueller, David Tree, Brian Tudor, Bobby Vala, Page Wagner, Kevin Watts, and Mark Weber, and a shout out to everyone else who has made making this show so much fun!

Bill Ratner is an American voice actor. He is best known for being the voice in movie trailers and for being the voice of Flint in Hasbro’s syndicated TV cartoon “G.I. Joe.” He reprised the role of Flint in episodes of “Family Guy” and “Robot Chicken.” In addition to his successful career in voiceovers Bill is a master storyteller—National Storytelling Festival Slam Teller, Best of Hollywood Fringe Festival winner, 8-time Moth StorySLAM Winner, published short story writer, essayist, and playwright. He performs his stories in comedy clubs, theatres, taverns, schools, and storytelling festivals across the country. Bill is the author of “Parenting for the Digital Age: The Truth behind Media's Effect on Children and What To Do About It,” published by Familius Press. Bill Ratner’s Social Media Twitter: @BILLRATNER  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bill-ratner-77a5316/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/billratner.voiceover.author/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/billratner/ Websites: BillRatner.com   Jones.Show’s Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan  Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan  Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook Jones.Show RandallKennethJones.com SusanCBennett.com

We speak with iconic voice actors Mary McDonald-Lewis & Bill Ratner who, among other things, voiced Lady Jaye & Flint in the classic 80's G.I. Joe cartoon series!!!

We speak with iconic voice actors Mary McDonald-Lewis & Bill Ratner who, among other things, voiced Lady Jaye & Flint in the classic 80's G.I. Joe cartoon series!!!   Support the show by clicking through to Amazon via our affiliate link and then shop like you normally would bit.ly/geektome

Hi all! Happy Thursday! Today I chat with the ever-lovely Bill Ratner. You may recognize him as the voice of multiple movie trailers. In this week's episode, we talk about trends in voiceover, how to find success in voiceovers and finding your authentic voice. Be sure to check out Bill's upcoming workshops! I know I'll be there!

Voice Over Body Shop Our guest this THis Week on Voice Over Body Shop, BILL RATNER, is one of Hollywood's premier voices and storytellers, narrating movie trailers, Documentaries, voicing Cartoons, Games, Promos, and storytelling conferences and festivals. He is a 9-time winner of The Moth Story SLAM and a 2-time winner of The Best of The Hollywood Fringe Festival Extension for solo performance! Check out BillRatner.com and you'll instantly know his voice! Bill just published an insightful book called ‘Parenting in the Digital Age. In that vein, joining us will be his Daughter Arianna! An accomplished voice talent in her own right, voicing commercials and video games! A great night of stories and VO tips for all! ALSO!!! Dan and George want to answer your home voice over studio questions sent to: theguys@VOBS.tv and share the latest in VO tech, our topic of the week and much more!

Episode 301 - Chuck & Stacey are here for Part 1 interview with highly sought after movie trailer manager, Jason Helzner and one of the voice over industry's top movie trailer voice actors, Scott Rummell. Some of Scott's recent movie trailer work includes: Mile 22, Avengers: Infinity War, The Shape Of Water, Darkest Hour and many others. Jason Helzner represents some of the most in-demand movie trailer voice actors such as: Jeff Collins, Chris Corley, Ben Patrick Johnson, Bill Ratner, Brian Lee, Melissa Disney, among others. The show starts off with some fun and laughs, but then ends with us talking all about the in's and out's of the trailer business. Including the difference between having an agent and a manager, when you need a manager to represent you, how to become a great trailer voice actor, what types of voices and read styles are popular in today's movie trailer business, how the read changes when targeting a male vs. female audience, the daily demands and quick turnaround required for working movie trailer voice talents. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/fEKnBm Watch more videos and get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on exclusive contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com and make sure you join our newsletter. Past giveaways include: Coaching, Books, Studio Gear and even Agent Representation. #VOBuzzWeekly #VoiceOver #MovieTrailerVoice CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VOBuzzWeekly Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/VOBuzzWeekly Instagram: https://instagram.com/vobuzzweekly Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/vobuzzweekly/ VO BUZZ WEEKLY IS SPONSORED BY: Demos That Rock http://www.demosthatrock.com Neumann Sennheiser Microphones USA http://www.neumannusa.com http://en-us.sennheiser.com Throat Coat Tea http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com Entertainer's Secret http://www.entertainers-secret.com Najla's Bodygood Bars http://najlas.com/index.php/products/... Stacey J. Aswad http://www.staceyjaswad.com Voiceover Essentials http://voiceoveressentials.com Voiceover T-Shirts, Hats, Jackets, and MORE! http://www.vobuzzweekly.com/store.html Have you ever wanted to be a voice actor? Maybe you’ve heard the voice from a movie trailer, TV commercial, video game, cartoon, celebrity impressions, internet or radio ad, and thought, “I want to do that!” Do you wonder what it takes to succeed in the voice over business? Or, are you a fan looking to finally put a "face to the voice" of the biggest and best celebrity voice artists? Well, your search is over! VO Buzz Weekly is the hit global voice over web show that's inspiring, educating and entertaining viewers in over 85 countries around the world. Every week, you get up close and personal with a top narrator, voice actor or actress from your favorite cartoons, animation, television promo, TV show, movies, audiobooks, movie trailer, TV commercials and video games, along with the top voice casting directors and agents working in the industry today. You’ll get the inside scoop on how voice artists work from home in their own home studio! Get tips for setting up your vocal booth and voice over equipment. Learn proper microphone technique and other critical skills to enhance your audio and find the right sound for your voice to nail voice over auditions and casting calls. Learn what to look for when seeking a voice coach, and peek behind the voice casting curtain to learn the secrets that improve every voice over audition and narration. VO Buzz Weekly is so much more than just “how to do voice over.” From voice coaching to home business advice, every episode is full of tips, inspiring personal stories and insights to help you succeed in the booming voice over industry, and in life. It’s comprehensive voice over training like you’ve never seen before. Whether you’ve been doing voiceover work for years, or are interested in voice acting, VO Buzz Weekly has something for you! Subscribe now and never miss an episode! VO Buzz Weekly primary focus points: How To Do Voice Over, Voice Over Training, Voice Over Classes, Voice Over Business, Voice Over Coach, Voice Over Lessons, Learn Voice Over, Voice Over Technique for Voice Actors.

Jordon sits down with voice over artist Bill Ratner, known for dozens of voices you've heard before on TV and radio, yet most famous (at least to Jordon) as the voice of Flint on the popular cartoon G.I. Joe. Before finding success as an artist and a storyteller, Bill essentially became an orphan at an early age, losing his mother at 7, his brother at 13, and his father just 3 months after that. For over 50 years, Bill has found ways to continually strive to bask in the light, driven by the loving and supportive environment he enjoyed for far too little time. We talk about the helpful nature of various forms of therapy, and how our loved ones find ways to reach out and continue to be a force in our lives. Follow Bill on Twitter @BillRatner Check him out online and find out where you can see him live! http://billratner.com/

What an amazing guest we have for you this week! Mr. Bill Ratner, the voice of Flint, joins the Joe on Joe show to dig deep into the history of making the show we all love! We talk about everything, from the casting session, to recording the show, and beyond. This is an episode that you will not want to miss! Oh, and the Joe team has to stop Cobra with the help of a James Bond type, an amazing episode! Our Filecard Feature is on the G.I. Joe Pilot Ace! This episode was brought to you by Wildkat Wrestling! Visit wildkattv.wildkatwrestling.com and enter the promo code JOEONJOE to get your first month free of the best wrestling in the south!  

Voiceover actor, Bill Ratner, joins Emily to talk about his journey as a theatre-loving Minnesotan to one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood.To check out Bill's website, go to www.billratner.com 

June's Interview:GI Joe interview panel: Bill Ratner / Mary McDonald-Lewis / Neil Ross G.I. Joe is still one of the best cartoons ever made - come and listen to Flint, Lady Jaye and Shipwreck talk about this amazing cartoon! Don't forget to donate to help keep us going - even if it's a dollar: DONATEPlease rate us on iTunes: iTunesVisit our website: www.SaturdayMorningRewind.comFollow us on Twitter: @SaturdayRewindFollow us on Facebook: Facebook

VOICE-OVER ACTOR | NOVELIST - Bill Ratner is one of Hollywood's most popular voice-over artists on movie trailers, computer games, commercials, documentaries on the Discovery Channel, History Channel, Travel Channel, Smithsonian Channel, the voice of "Flint" in the G.I. Joe TV cartoon, Robot Chicken, Community, and Family Guy, "Ambassador Donnell Udina" in Mass Effect 1, 2 & 3. His spoken word stories air on National Public Radio's Good Food, The Business, and KCRW's Strangers. Mr. Bill Ratner is a 9-Time Winner of The Moth Story Slams and 2-Time "Best of Hollywood Fringe Festival Extension Winner for Solo Performance." Familus Press just published his latest book about the business, "Parenting for the Digital Age" and they did a rave review about it in TIME Magazine. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Why are so many A-List celebrities doing voice-over work now when they used to avoid it like the plague? If you're not financially surviving as a voice-over union actor and accept non-union work, what will happen? Explain the royalty system of union voice-over actors? What are the pros and cons of a union voice-over actor and a non-union voice-over actor? WEBSITE: BillRatner.com

VOICE-OVER ACTOR | NOVELIST - Bill Ratner is one of Hollywood's most popular voice-over artists on movie trailers, computer games, commercials, documentaries on the Discovery Channel, History Channel, Travel Channel, Smithsonian Channel, the voice of "Flint" in the G.I. Joe TV cartoon, Robot Chicken, Community, and Family Guy, "Ambassador Donnell Udina" in Mass Effect 1, 2 & 3. His spoken word stories air on National Public Radio's Good Food, The Business, and KCRW's Strangers. Mr. Bill Ratner is a 9-Time Winner of The Moth Story Slams and 2-Time "Best of Hollywood Fringe Festival Extension Winner for Solo Performance." Familus Press just published his latest book about the business, "Parenting for the Digital Age" and they did a rave review about it in TIME Magazine. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Why are so many A-List celebrities doing voice-over work now when they used to avoid it like the plague? If you're not financially surviving as a voice-over union actor and accept non-union work, what will happen? Explain the royalty system of union voice-over actors? What are the pros and cons of a union voice-over actor and a non-union voice-over actor? WEBSITE: BillRatner.com

"Parenting for the Digital Age: The Truth Behind Media's Effect on Children, and What To Do About It" Show Guest: Billl Ratner Children are a major target of today's media marketers. So, in middle-age, Bill Ratner went back to college and pioneered a program in the Los Angeles public schools to educate children about the major purpose of TV and the internet-to sell. In his new book, "Parenting for the Digital Age: The Truth Behind Media's Effect on Children, and What To Do About It". This book is a valuable guide for parents on how to view, teach, and control today's new media and technology available to children.

"Parenting for the Digital Age: The Truth Behind Media's Effect on Children, and What To Do About It" Show Guest: Billl Ratner Children are a major target of today's media marketers. So, in middle-age, Bill Ratner went back to college and pioneered a program in the Los Angeles public schools to educate children about the major purpose of TV and the internet-to sell. In his new book, "Parenting for the Digital Age: The Truth Behind Media's Effect on Children, and What To Do About It". This book is a valuable guide for parents on how to view, teach, and control today's new media and technology available to children.

Voiceover Artist/Author Bill Ratner talks about old Hollywood, screen time, and how to parent in the digital age. Listen now on any one of your digital devices! Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Voiceover Artist/Author Bill Ratner talks about old Hollywood, screen time, and how to parent in the digital age. Listen now on any one of your digital devices! Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!

A fascinating and relevant phone interview with our guest Bill Ratner, who wrote "Parenting for the Digital Age." What is going to be of our kids, who are exposed to so much online?

A fascinating and relevant phone interview with our guest Bill Ratner, who wrote "Parenting for the Digital Age." What is going to be of our kids, who are exposed to so much online?

Bill Ratner is BACK!  Yes, the man you know as Flint has BLOWN up lately.  You can hear his voice on commercials from cars to cookies.  Despite being a most awesome guest, he holds GI Joe near and dear to his heart.  You can catch him next at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, June 18-21 and 25-28 performing LIVE and ON STAGE: The True Life Adventures of Barbie and GI Joe.  What has Flint gotten himself into THIS time?  Also...Arune Singh is BACK!  That's right, our good buddy with Marvel Television stops in to talk about how cool (or not cool if you are Gary) a Joe/Transformers crossover would be.  Prompted by the new IDW title, Arune thought the time was right to put it up for debate.  You might be surprised how the gang reacts.  In addition, all the latest about the Boss Fight Kickstarter, mailbag and all the good stuff we got in since JoeCon.  We're back on track!  Enjoy!

The man with a voice of an angel - or perhaps the voice of God actually - takes us back to 1970's Topanga Canyon.

Wayne and Natalie discuss their experiences as SAG-AFTRA members. They chat with special guest, Bill Ratner about his 35 year voiceover career, get his advice on training and working as a voiceover actor and even hear from G.I.Joe's Flint. For more information on Bill Ratner, check out www.billratner.com.

Well, it's finally here!! The 100th episode of Star Joes!! To help celebrate this momentous episode, the guys brought back some of their favorite guests from the past. Robert Atkins is made an official host on the show. Mike Costa talks about what 80s property might be next for him. Shannon Gallant keeps the guys guessing what he might say next. And new for this special episode, the guys welcome voice actor Bill Ratner (the voice of Flint from the 80s G.I. Joe cartoon series) to the show. All of this and C-3PO raps!! Enjoy this mammoth episode!!

Master storyteller (and Story Worthy announcer!) Bill Ratner explains what happens when a Jew, an Episcopalian, and a Unitarian go to his parents wedding. Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Master storyteller Bill Ratner explains what happens when a Jew, an Episcopalian, and a Unitarian go to his parents wedding.   

Master storyteller (and Story Worthy announcer!) Bill Ratner explains what happens when a Jew, an Episcopalian, and a Unitarian go to his parents wedding. Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!

In this episode the guys recorded the voice actors panel at Joe Con. The panel had Bill Ratner, the voice of Flint, and Mary McDonald-Lewis, the voice of Lady Jaye, from the Sunbow G.I. Joe cartoon. They do an impromptu script reading live where you can still hear the characters come to life and they give some insight to some of the behind the scenes that occurred while doing the show. All of this plus a Patton Oswalt rant at the end for your enjoyment!

Remember Flint from the original GI Joe? Yep, that’s right, we persuaded voice over artist and award-winning storyteller Bill Ratner to sit down with us and chat about 80’s cartoons, good ol’ fashion broadcasting, and the upcoming book from this multi-hypenate storyteller-author-omni-present voice. 

January’s Interview: Bill Ratner Bill was the voice of ‘Flint" in the original G.I. Joe! (intro recorded by Larry Kenney from Thundercats) Please rate us on iTunes. Find us online: www.hitrockbottom.org/saturdaymorningrewind.html And follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Thom Pinto, freelance voice actor and iconic status. At least to me! He says that makes him sound old. To him! Join Rebecca as she speaks with Thom about his iconic status, Susan Blu and the book ‘Word of Mouth'… It's an after Thanksgiving cornucopia of VO goings-on, mimicking the tv, radio commercials and then his own studio. But there's also the Hawks Recording studio in the seedy part of Hollywood where Orson Welles liked to hang out and record… Peter Falk…. Crossing paths with Bill Ratner.   Thom Pinto, a Commercial, Promo and Documentary voice actor since the early 80s, has national campaigns including Pacific Life, NetZero, Honda Motorcycles, Chevron and Staples.  He's doing promos for every major network and is currently heard daily on the CBS Evening News as well as affiliates across the country.  Thom's narration credits run the gamut of serious documentaries on the History Channel and Smithsonian network to lighter projects for the Travel Channel.  He's been recognized for his audio book narrative of “The Little Book of Common Sense Investing.”  And on ‘the side' he is Coach to hundreds of working voice actors in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Learn more at www.thompinto.com and on facebook. Love That VoiceOver is a podcast showcasing in-depth interviews unveiling the personalities and projects behind the mic, with your fun loving host LoveThatRebecca, aka Rebecca Haugh!  Every week it's a new interview with a fresh perspective on the art and artistry behind the microphone....

Find out what everyone is talking about!  "Shotgun Story Worthy" the game show, with judges writer Annabelle Gurwitch and MOTH producer Gary Buchler.  And featuring storytellers Jim Coughlin, Bill Ratner, Kevin McGeehan, Wendy Wilkins, Sharon Houston, Evan Gore and Nikki Levy.  Spin that Wheel!! Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Find out what everyone is talking about!  "Shotgun Story Worthy" the game show, with judges writer Annabelle Gurwitch and MOTH producer Gary Buchler.  And featuring storytellers Jim Coughlin, Bill Ratner, Kevin McGeehan, Wendy Wilkins, Sharon Houston, Evan Gore and Nikki Levy.  Spin that Wheel!!

Find out what everyone is talking about!  "Shotgun Story Worthy" the game show, with judges writer Annabelle Gurwitch and MOTH producer Gary Buchler.  And featuring storytellers Jim Coughlin, Bill Ratner, Kevin McGeehan, Wendy Wilkins, Sharon Houston, Evan Gore and Nikki Levy.  Spin that Wheel!! Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!

Comic Wayne Federman and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong, judge amazing storytellers as they spin the Wheel of Truth and tell a 1 minute story on the topic they land.  Enjoy “SHOTGUN STORY WORTHY” with Wendy Wilkins, Richard Lucas, Brian Farrell, Jude Shelton, Sharon Houston, John Grady, Peter Spruyt, Bill Ratner, Jim Coughlin, Jennifer Vally, and WINNER Betty Goldstein!

Comic Wayne Federman and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong judge amazing storytellers as they spin the Wheel of Truth and tell a 1 minute story on the topic they land.  Enjoy Shotgun Story Worthy with Wendy Wilkins, Richard Lucas, Brian Farrell, Jude Shelton, Sharon Houston, John Grady, Peter Spruyt, Bill Ratner, Jim Coughlin, Jennifer Vally, and the winner Betty Goldstein! Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comic Wayne Federman and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong judge amazing storytellers as they spin the Wheel of Truth and tell a 1 minute story on the topic they land.  Enjoy Shotgun Story Worthy with Wendy Wilkins, Richard Lucas, Brian Farrell, Jude Shelton, Sharon Houston, John Grady, Peter Spruyt, Bill Ratner, Jim Coughlin, Jennifer Vally, and the winner Betty Goldstein! Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!

Comedian Jimmy Dore and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong, judge 15 storytellers as they play “SHOTGUN STORY WORTHY LIVE!” The contestants spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true, 1-minute story on the spot...(insert Shotgun Sound here!) Join Frank Nicotero, Sharon Houston, Evan Gore, Kevin McGeehan, Bill Ratner, Michael Kass, John Grady, Jessie Kahnweiler, Betty Goldstein, Jennifer Vally, Adam Gropman Brian Farrell, Jackie Marriot, and WINNER Wendy Wilkins! Say it with me- SPIN THAT WHEEL!

Comedian Jimmy Dore and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong judge 15 storytellers as they play SHOTGUN STORY WORTHY LIVE! The contestants spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true, 1-minute story on the spot. Join Frank Nicotero, Sharon Houston, Evan Gore, Kevin McGeehan, Bill Ratner, Michael Kass, John Grady, Jessie Kahnweiler, Betty Goldstein, Jennifer Vally, Adam Gropman Brian Farrell, Jackie Marriot, and WINNER Wendy Wilkins! Say it with me- SPIN THAT WHEEL! Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian Jimmy Dore and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong judge 15 storytellers as they play SHOTGUN STORY WORTHY LIVE! The contestants spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true, 1-minute story on the spot. Join Frank Nicotero, Sharon Houston, Evan Gore, Kevin McGeehan, Bill Ratner, Michael Kass, John Grady, Jessie Kahnweiler, Betty Goldstein, Jennifer Vally, Adam Gropman Brian Farrell, Jackie Marriot, and WINNER Wendy Wilkins! Say it with me- SPIN THAT WHEEL! Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy- if you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, http://bit.ly/2eSlJZw please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, and Audible (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!