Podcasts about voice actors

Documentary narration takes more than a great voice. Veteran voice actor and coach Thom Pinto joins me to explore the voiceover techniques that turn a polished read into compelling storytelling, and the habits that can hold your performance back.With more than 30 years of documentary and docuseries narration experience, Thom shares how he approaches script analysis, emotional range, visualization, and connecting with an audience. His credits include the History Channel, Smithsonian, BBC, and the Weather Channel.We get into why your default narrator voice can work against you, how to make familiar words sound like a fresh discovery, and what it takes to bring your own perspective to an audition. Because sounding good and making someone care are two very different skills.In this conversation, you'll learn:• How to use “think visually, act vocally” in your voiceover work  • Why smooth delivery can flatten a story's tension and surprises  • How Thom's Colors of Your Voice technique develops emotional variety  • What watching documentaries can teach you about narration  • How to adapt your delivery to the audience, visuals, and subject matter  • Why distinctive choices matter more than imitating another narrator  • How to stay relevant as your voice and the industry change  Thom also shares the thinking behind his course, Primetime Narration: Mastering Documentary Storytelling, and the lessons he wants to pass on to the next generation of narrators.CHAPTERS  00:00 Meet Thom01:17 Creating Primetime Narration  07:45 Lessons from his first documentary jobs  11:22 What makes a story compelling  14:53 Think visually, act vocally  20:44 Beyond a beautiful voice  25:39 The Colors of Your Voice technique  30:33 Understanding your audience  35:13 Staying relevant in voiceover  39:51 Who Primetime Narration is for  44:04 Finding the confidence to leave your stamp  Build the business behind your voice with VO Pro:  https://vopro.proSubscribe for more conversations about voice acting, voiceover marketing, and building a sustainable VO career.What narration habit are you working to break? Tell us in the comments.#VoiceOver #DocumentaryNarration #ThomPintoLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

In this episode of The Mitchell Report Unleashed Podcast, Javier Prusky shares his journey from on-camera acting to finding his voice in the world of voice acting. We explore the importance of networking, building meaningful relationships in the entertainment industry, and the challenges of pursuing a career behind the microphone.Javier also opens up about the responsibility and pride he feels in bringing visible Latino representation to the gaming industry, and why authentic representation continues to matter as gaming reaches an increasingly diverse global audience. We also explore his latest role as Marcus Navarro in Halloween: The Game, discussing what it takes to bring a character to life in an asymmetrical horror experience and the creative process behind portraying complex, layered anti-heroes.What makes this conversation especially refreshing is Javier's passion for his craft and his perspective on creating opportunities for Latino talent to be seen, heard, and represented in gaming. This episode goes beyond voice acting—it's a conversation about representation, perseverance, networking, identity, and finding your place in an evolving industry.Follow Javier Prusky below:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/javierprusky/TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/thereal_jajavier?WEBSITE: https://www.javierprusky.com/about

Shu Uchida grew up in Sydney from the age of two to 18 before pursuing a career as a voice actor in Japan. After appearing at SMASH! in 2024, she returned to Sydney, where her family lives, for another Japanese pop culture event in September. We spoke to her about her life in Japan and her work as a voice actor. - ２歳から18歳までシドニーで育ち、日本で声優になった内田秀（しゅう）さん。2024年の「SMASH!」に続き、９月に行われたイベント参加のため家族のいるシドニーに来ました。日本での生活や声優の仕事などについて聞きました。Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3. Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1. Listen to past stories from our podcast.   Download the free SBS Audio App and don't forget to visit SBS Japanese Facebook and Instagram page! #sbsaudiopodcast - SBSの日本語放送は火木金の午後１時からSBS3で生放送！火木土の夜10時からはおやすみ前にSBS1で再放送が聞けます。SBS日本語放送ポッドキャストから過去のストーリーを聞くこともできます。無料でダウンロードできるSBS Audio Appもどうぞ。SBS 日本語放送のFacebookとInstagramもお忘れなく。#sbsaudiopodcast

Voice actor and audiobook narrator A.W. “Aaron” Miller joins George to talk about the long road to becoming a full-time voice actor—and why sounding polished isn't the same thing as sounding real. They get into audiobook workflow, auditions, improv, breaths and mouth noise, perfectionism, and the importance of making an actual choice when you step up to the mic. A.W.'s recurring advice is refreshingly simple: be yourself, let yourself play, and stop trying to make every audition sound like a finished commercial. 00:00 — Why Authenticity Beats “Performing” 03:00 — A.W. Miller's Road to Voiceover 11:00 — The Best Advice: Be Yourself 13:00 — Going Full-Time & Finding a Routine 18:00 — The Realities of Audiobook Narration 21:00 — Punch & Roll and a Better Production Workflow 27:00 — Stop Trying to Make Everything Perfect 33:00 — Breaths, Mouth Noise & Knowing When to Let Go 35:00 — Voice Actors as Co-Creators 39:00 — Make a Choice in Your Audition 42:00 — Why Improv Matters for Voice Actors 52:00 — Stop Making Auditions Sound “Finished”

Tony is joined by Twitch Streamer, Affiliate, VTuber and recent Game Lounge Crew Member MorphoZephyrVT! The two talk about the reveals at the Tokyo Game Show 2026, all of Blizzcon 2026's news, Favourite Voice Actors and what got Morpho into Voice acting, Godzilla and Kaijus, and recapped all the other Gaming Headlines from the last two weeks and upcoming game releases.Follow Tony: https://www.twitch.tv/tonysgameloungeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonysGameLounge--------------------------------------------------------Follow Morpho: https://www.twitch.tv/morphozephyrvtTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morphozephyritis--------------------------------------------------------Join the Official Tony's Game Lounge Discord: https://discord.gg/xXyvjaCsXp

Send us Fan MailMost narrators lose hours in the booth fixing problems they could have caught before pressing record. In this episode I walk through the prep routine I use between signing the contract and recording the first line. There are five steps, and none of them need special software. I also share the time I narrated a Minnesota army sergeant with a Brooklyn accent.(00:00) Why prep matters. Pickups and re-records cost you the performance and the money.(03:18) My first audiobook, and what I didn't know I didn't know.(05:45) Step one, read the book. Or at least read each chapter before you narrate it.(08:30) Step two, build a character list, and record reference clips so voices don't drift.(10:28) Step three, the pronunciation list. When in doubt, ask the author.(13:40) Step four, mark up the script. Who's talking when there's no tag, plus mood words beside each paragraph.(20:45) Step five, plan your sessions. About 9,300 words per finished hour, and why not to start with chapter one.(24:30) The script prep tool coming to Academy Voices on 1 October.(25:35) Your homework. Write a character list for the first three chapters of any book.Sit in on our live classes free during Free Class Week, 12 to 15 October. https://www.avosjourney.com/free-class-week-october-2026?src=podcast-306When you're ready to train with us, here's VO Journey Academy. https://www.avosjourney.com/join?src=podcastSupport the showSocial Links:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthony_pica_vo/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AVOsJOURNEYFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/avosjourney/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypicavo/ 

What would you have done if you had been born with a disability that affects your joints and had been told you may only live to see age 14? Our guest this week Voice Actor & Athlete Tony Jackson had been told just that but boy has he lived! Hear his inspiring story and find out how he keeps the darkness at bay.Follow Tony on Instagram - @TonyJacksonVOAlso check out his website: TonyJacksonVO.comSupport the showIf you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffee HERE. Check out the "Keep the Darkness at Bay" Journal & T's Here I'd also appreciate it if you left a 5 star rating and review for the podcast on whichever platform you listen on. Thank You!Special Thanks To:@jasonthe29th - Logo Design@jacobjohnsontunes - Theme MusicPod Decks - Fast 5 QuestionsDISCLAIMER: Some of the links here are affiliate links, which means I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you :)*I hereby solemnly swear to only promote products and services I actually love and use in my podcast and everyday life!

Send us Fan MailDoes your voice over logo actually get you work? Gabby Nistico spent 25 years in advertising, casting and copywriting, and she tells us what casting really notices when they look you up. We get into the five-second check she runs on every demo, the minimum a voice over website needs, and why a proper email signature still matters in 2026. We finish with the things we see people wasting money on.(00:00) Does your logo actually get you work? Short answer from the casting side: no. Plus headshots.(05:01) What casting notices in the first 10 seconds. Fonts, emojis, and knowing who you're talking to.(15:05) The first three things casting checks on a voice actor they've never heard of.(21:42) The minimum website, and why your email signature matters.(28:12) What makes casting pass on a talented actor, and pen names for romance narrators.(32:46) Social profiles. Use the same name and photo everywhere, with a one-line bio.(36:37) What voice actors waste money on.(41:25) Is it OK to use AI for your logo?Sit in on our live classes free during Free Class Week, 12 to 15 October. Gabby teaches Acting on the Monday at 6pm ET. https://www.avosjourney.com/free-class-week-october-2026?src=podcast-305Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w5f3mSh_ZfwWhen you're ready to train with us, here's VO Journey Academy. https://www.avosjourney.com/join?src=podcastSupport the showSocial Links:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthony_pica_vo/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AVOsJOURNEYFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/avosjourney/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypicavo/ 

Marc and his 14-year-old daughter just finished the latest season of Battle on the Beach. What does a home renovation show have to do with voiceover? More than you'd think. Three teams, the same room, the same brief, seven weeks - and every single week they produce three completely different results. Any one of them could win on any given day, and which one does comes down entirely to what the judges happen to respond to. It's fully subjective. And Marc realized it sounds exactly like casting. In this solo episode, he gets honest about becoming "the king of the shortlist" - averaging a strong one-in-six shortlist rate on the casting sites, but not seeing the bookings to match. He talks about how easy it is to start questioning everything: your reads, your interpretation, whether your version of conversational is their version of conversational. Then he reframes it. He shares the job he booked this week with the take he almost didn't submit - the one that didn't even follow the specs - and why that's the whole point. Casting is subjective. You can't control which read lands. What you can control is your creativity, your effort, the coaches you lean on, and the mindset you bring into the booth. If the shortlist-but-no-booking grind has been messing with your head, this is the reminder you need: on any given day, any one of us can win. CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT & VOPRENEUR

Are you worried AI and low reply rates have killed direct outreach? Think again. In this video, we break down why smart, targeted marketing is still essential for VO pros in 2026 and the exact steps to avoid burnout and land real gigs. Learn practical strategies to connect with the right buyers, build lasting relationships (not just inbox activity), and measure real business results. We'll cover new industry data, expert advice from Tom Dheere and J. Michael Collins, and a proven process for modern outreach.Tom's Post: https://www.vostrategist.com/post/ai-...JMC's Post: https://www.jmcvoiceover.com/2026/09/...Get the free Invisible Funnel Flowchart: https://welcome.vopro.pro/invisible-f...Explore The Marketing Master Plan™: https://vopro.pro/waitlist#VoiceOverMarketing #DirectOutreach #VoiceActorTips #GrowYourVO #VOBusiness #VoiceOver #MarketingMasterPlanLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

Aya Uchida, a Japanese voice actor known for her work in ‘Love Live!', is visiting Sydney for the first time. She will be taking part as one of the guests from Japan in the ‘Neo Tokyo Pavilion' – a program focused on the pop culture – at an inaugural Japanese event ‘Japan StrEAT Party Sydney', which runs from 24 to 27 September. We spoke to her about what inspired her to become a voice actor and her experiences with fans overseas. - 「ラブライブ！」などで知られる日本の声優、内田彩さんがシドニーを初訪問。９月24～27日に開かれる日本のイベント「Japan StrEAT Party Sydney」のプログラム、ポップカルチャーに特化した「Neo Tokyo Pavilion」に日本からのゲストの一人として参加します。声優を目指したきっかけや海外のファンとの交流などについてお話を聞きました。Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3. Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1. Listen to past stories from our podcast.  Download the free SBS Audio App and don't forget to visit SBS Japanese Facebook and Instagram page! #sbsaudiopodcast - SBSの日本語放送は火木金の午後１時からSBS3で生放送！火木土の夜10時からはおやすみ前にSBS1で再放送が聞けます。SBS日本語放送ポッドキャストから過去のストーリーを聞くこともできます。無料でダウンロードできるSBS Audio Appもどうぞ。SBS 日本語放送のFacebookとInstagramもお忘れなく。#sbsaudiopodcast

On this day, 23 September 2017, the strike of video game voice actors in the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) against 11 US video game developers and publishers, including Activision, Electronic Arts, Disney and others, ended in a partial victory after 340 days. It was the longest strike in the history of the union.In particular, employers agreed to additional bonus payments of between $75 and $2100 depending on the number of sessions worked.More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9614/video-game-voice-actors-strike-endsOur work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

Send us Fan MailWhy do so many voice actors quit after their first year? In this episode I get into the three reasons I see most, and what you can do about each one. These are my personal opinions, and they're the reasons I built everything we do at VO Journey Academy the way I did.(01:56) The first reason is that they don't get work. Setting up your studio and learning your DAW can take a year on its own. Then it depends on where you train, because some places tell you to train for years before you go after work. I got my first job in my first month, a $50 audiobook, and after that I made sure I always had a job in the queue. If you want to never worry about getting work, aim for 40 to 50 auditions a day. If that's too much with a full-time job and a family, can you do 20 to 30?(08:46) The second is that they don't treat it like a business. When it feels like a hobby, we let our feelings decide what gets done. Look at your business from 20,000 feet, write down the actions that have to happen every day, and do them. Burn the boats.(15:16) The third is that they have no support. This is about the most isolated job there is. Find your people, even if it's one other person or a small group that meets on Discord every week. And watch out for the wrong group, the negative Nellies who tell you everything is bad and AI is going to kill everyone.If you want to join us, here's VO Journey Academy: https://www.avosjourney.com/join?src=podcast Or sit in on our live classes for free during Free Class Week, 12 to 15 October, at https://www.avosjourney.com/free-class-week-october-2026?src=podcast And there are over 750 free voice over scripts to practice with at https://www.avosjourney.com/scripts/Support the showSocial Links:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthony_pica_vo/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AVOsJOURNEYFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/avosjourney/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypicavo/ 

Voiceover work covers a lot of ground: audiobooks, animation, commercials, video games, ADR/looping, dubbing. But how different are they really, and what does it take to break in? David Jolliffe has voiced well over 1,000 TV episodes and serves as SAG-AFTRA's L.A. Local Second Vice President. Nancy Linari is a voiceover performer and audiobook narrator best known as the voice of Aunt May in Marvel's Spider-Man. They walk through the distinct skill set each lane demands. They also get into how home studios changed the game post-COVID, why relationships and networking matter and how the union contracts protecting this work came together. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.

This we review Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S04E08 Orders of Magnitude, the Silo Season 3 Finale: Troy, and Legends S01E04 The Weenie.Star Trek Fans, Rejoice: Here's a Collection That Will Take Your Kitchen Where No One Has Gone BeforeStar Wars (1977) and Star Wars: Starfighter Debut in IMAX 70mm in 2027The Just-Canceled 'Spider-Noir' Wins Some Posthumous EmmysAngel flies into Marvel's ‘X-Men' movie: ‘Gen V' star joins castMike McFarland, Prolific 'Dragon Ball Z' and 'One Piece' Voice Actor, Dies at 56Supergirl | Official TrailerPhysicist does the math on Star Trek's “Picard maneuver” - Ars TechnicaHosts: Jonathan Kuehlein, Jaime Lopez Jr.Audio production: Jonathan Suzuki-CookVoice Over: Mike VinakmensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

George the Tech sits down with Heidi Rew, full-time voice actor, on-camera actor, podcast host, and co-owner of Atlanta Voiceover Studio, to talk about her unlikely path from childhood performer to radio personality to working voice actor and studio owner. Heidi shares why persistence often matters more than raw talent, what she learned from losing a nine-year client, how Atlanta Voiceover Studio grew from a tiny recording space into a major VO training resource, and why making a demo before you're ready can set you up for failure instead of success. Timeline 00:00 Sponsor: Full Compass + GTT Sound Check 00:57 Meet Heidi Rew 02:00 From Childhood Performer to Voice Actor 05:00 Performing Without “Performing” for the Microphone 07:00 Self-Consciousness, Confidence, and Getting Out of Your Own Way 11:30 Paying Her Own Way Through College 12:30 Internships and Finding Radio 14:00 The Many Jobs You Do in Radio 16:15 The “Redneck Home Shopping Show” 18:30 Meeting Mike Stoudt and the Road to Voiceover 20:00 Building a VO Career While Working in Radio 23:00 Why You Can't Compare Your Voiceover Journey to Someone Else's 24:30 Talent vs. Persistence: Who Actually Builds a Career? 25:30 Leaving Radio and Going Full-Time 27:00 How Atlanta Voiceover Studio Started Almost by Accident 29:00 From Recording Space to VO Training 30:30 You Don't Need to Be the Biggest Expert to Be a Great Teacher 33:00 Learning to Let Go of Auditions 34:30 Big Wins, Long-Term Clients, and AutoNation 35:30 What Happens When a Nine-Year Client Disappears? 37:00 Balancing VO, Acting, and Running a Studio 38:30 The Business Mistake Heidi Wishes They Had Avoided 40:00 Growing Atlanta Voiceover Studio — Then COVID Hit 42:00 How Virtual Training Changed the Business 44:00 Surviving the Financial Ups and Downs of Creative Work 45:00 Hiring, Delegating, and Building a Flexible Team 48:30 What Atlanta Voiceover Studio Offers Today 52:30 How Do You Know When You're Ready for a Commercial Demo? 54:00 Where to Learn More About Heidi and Atlanta Voiceover Studio

In today's Daily Fix:Ever since GTA 6's second trailer dropped more than a year ago, the internet has been trying to match up the voices to any celebrities in hopes of putting together the game's cast. Well, the internet was right about one so far: Stepeh Root has confirmed he's voicing Brian in GTA 6. Brian appears to be a friend and ally to dual protagonists Lucia and Jason, and can be seen in the nearly 30-minute-long gameplay preview that dropped a couple of weeks ago. In other news, BlizzCon 2026 did not disapoint, as Blizzard revealed new entries for Diablo, StarCraft, and Warcraft, among other titles. And finally, we may have found out what the title of Lies of P's sequel is going to be.Presented by Marvel's Wolverine. Available September 15th on PlayStation 5.

It's All Been Done Radio Hour #600  Life With a Voice Actor #17 "Live"     Part of our tenth anniversary special! In between seasons, Emily takes over the social media feed to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at what their favorite personalities are up to.    Visit our website http://iabdpresents.com Script books, clothing, and more at https://amzn.to/3km2TLm Please support us at http://patreon.com/IABD   A comedy radio show originally performed on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Boxland in Columbus, Ohio. Check out our website for live recording dates.    STARRING Sam Clements as the Producer Samantha Stark as Emily Cooper  Keith Jackson as Jerry La Fontaine  Nick Arganbright as Ben Callihan  Kristin Green as Victoria Callihan  Ryan Yohe as Terry La Fontaine  Darren Esler as Jerry R.  Beth Debelak as the robot A.I.    Narrated by Darren Esler  Foley Artist Olivia James Podcast edited by Olivia James     It's All Been Done Radio Hour created and produced by Olivia James  Written and directed by Samantha Stark  Music Director Kristin Green  Theme Songs composed by Nathan Haley, with lyrics by Olivia James  Technical Director Shane Stefanchik    Find more from It's All Been Done Radio Hour here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsallbeendoneradiohour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iabdpresents/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iabdpresents   When you post about us, hashtag #IABD 

This podcast is a part of us all... a part of us all... A PART OF US ALL! That's right, this week we're hopping into Flanders' RV and taking a trip to Shelbyville as we revisit "Lemon Of Troy". However, it would be foolish to partake in this endeavour alone, so we've summoned a burly protector to save us from the barrage of married cousins, the writer of the episode, Brent Forrester!We discuss the "lemon face" scene and how it's developed its own life in meme culture, the reason so many fans have a nostalgic connection to the story, how the episode was originally pitched and so much more.Plus we get a crash course in comedy writing, as we delve into Brent's career working on hit shows such as King of the Hill, The Office, The Ben Stiller Show, Late Night with David Letterman and Mr. Show,  just to name a few.Subscribe to Brent's YouTube channel at youtube.com/@ProfessorBFoSupport the show on Patreon at patreon.com/fourfingerdiscountListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/4fDcSY0Listen on Apple Podcasts - apple.co/4dgpW3ZCHAPTERS:01:56 - Why “Lemon of Troy” Still Connects with Audiences4:00 - The Origin of Springfield vs. Shelbyville6:39 - “Behaviour Over Banter” and Grounded Comedy9:35 - Inside The Simpsons Writers' Conference14:14 - Pitching the Lemon Tree Story20:00 - Roman Numerals, Movie References and Joke Construction24:05 - The “Lemon Face” Meme and Comic Contradiction28:00 - Springfield Pride, Shelbyville and Childhood Adventures34:00 - The Episode's Title, Childhood Memories38:38 - Brent's Early Comedy Career: The Ben Stiller Show and Originality43:00 -  Learning from James L. Brooks, Judd Apatow, Bob Odenkirk and David Cross49:05 - The Office, King of the Hill and Leading a Writers' Room56:30 - Showrunning, Rewrites and Making Great TV Under Pressure01:03:00 - Comedy, Networks and King of the Hill01:10:20 - Disappointing Conan O'Brien, Late Night and Creating “If They Mated”01:18:44 - Brent's Comedy-Writing Class and Creating Your Own Script01:21:00 - Homerpalooza, Voice Actors and What Makes a Line Land01:26:00 - Writing for Performance and the Science of Funny Words01:30:00 - The Simpsons Season 6–7 Writers' Room01:32:57 - Brent's Favourite “Lemon of Troy” Moments01:35:00 - “Squozen,” Cousin Love and the Brilliance of Animation01:38:30 - Brent's Ultimate Five-Episode Simpsons MarathonCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis - themovieguidepodcast.comThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastTalking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-The Office Talk - spreaker.com/show/the-office-talk-podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast--5828977/support.

The summer series is over, and Marc spent a lot of it away from the office - resetting, thinking, and figuring out where his voiceover business goes from here. This has been an unusual year. AI hit his business hard, e-learning work he counted on disappeared, and he made a deliberate choice to step back from coaching and get back to voiceover. In this solo episode, he shares the five things he keeps coming back to - the ones he's rebuilding his own business around heading into Q4. He gets into why you can't measure what you don't track, and the handful of numbers he now keeps in front of him every single week. Then he flips it around: why most voice actors are tracking the wrong metrics entirely, and which ones actually matter. From there it's AI search - why being found in ChatGPT and Claude may now matter more than being found on Google, and why we're all starting from close to zero. He talks about creating content with real purpose instead of posting for the sake of it, and why the competition left standing is tougher than the crowd that's thinning out. Plus a bonus he swore he wouldn't admit out loud: the niche he thinks he may have quietly found for himself - and the question of whether you can build a moat of your own. If you're figuring out how to finish the year strong, this one's for you. CONNECT WITH MARC SCOTT & VOPRENEUR

Send us Fan MailYou're auditioning. You're posting on social media. You're working on your website. You're emailing potential clients. You're taking classes. You're trying new platforms.You're doing EVERYTHING.But is all of that work actually moving your voice-over business forward?In this episode of A VO's Journey, Anthony Pica breaks down the idea of the WIG — Wildly Important Goal — and why having one clear objective can completely change the way you approach your voice-over business.Instead of trying to improve everything at once, your WIG gives your business a singular direction. It becomes the filter you use to decide what deserves your time, what marketing you should be doing, and what distractions you need to eliminate.Anthony discusses how voice actors can use a WIG to align their marketing, auditions, content, training, and daily activities around an actual business objective — rather than simply staying busy.Because there's a big difference between doing a lot of work and doing the work that moves your business forward.In this episode, you'll learn:• What a Wildly Important Goal is• Why too many goals can actually slow your VO business down• How to choose a WIG that matters• How your WIG can guide your marketing decisions• How to determine what deserves your time each day• Why being busy isn't the same thing as making progressAfter listening, ask yourself one question:What is the ONE thing I want my voice-over business to accomplish right now?That's where your WIG begins.

S7, EP 211Just Us podcast!  Jozlyn Rocki, Lloyd Waller and Gaby Borja check in and catch up with each other.  Lloyd's going on his first cruise and not feeling super enthusiastic about being surrounded by an open body of water.  Lloyd joins & performs for a scripted, on-stage episodic cast for a local theater in Vegas with his mom for first time ever.  Jozlyn brings all the random questions that have been on her mind & ends up in the dark. Gaby joins us from cold, snowy mountains of the country Chili!  Oh, and we discover we have some pretty sweet new stripper names.  Boy, do people make some interesting choices! Listen in on our convo at the chaos table and please share us if you feel inspired to do so!This is a shareable podcast where a group of creatives join together to  document their creative voiceover & on-camera journeys in real time. We hope this podcast creates inspiration, stirs up a few ah-ha moments or maybe brings to the surface a feeling of "you're not alone" while navigating the creative process. Either way, we are glad you are here.  Oh, and we also pull into our conversations at the chaos table industry professionals along with other fellow actors, to share their stories, experiences and knowledge - so we can all connect, share, learn, grow and expand together.  This podcast is for entertainment and not educational purposes!  Enjoy and thank you for listening to our Creative Chaos! *Have a creative story or journey to share, we'd love to hear it - email us at chaoskeepers411@gmail.com or jozlynrocki@gmail.com Follow all the Chaos - YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG0fKKBt2QNplJowSaKU6wFB - https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcastIG - https://www.instagram.com/keeping_up_with_chaos/

Are you stuck blaming the industry, AI, or luck for your stalled VO career? It's time for real change.Discover why blame is secretly draining your power and stopping your voice over dreams before they start. In this actionable guide, you'll shift from feeling powerless to taking smart, strategic control without toxic positivity. Uncover the mindset and tactics top pros use to bypass obstacles and finally move from stuck to unstoppable.The Voice Actor's First 50 Contacts Swipe File: https://welcome.vopro.pro/first-50-co...#voiceover #VOPro #voiceacting #careeradvice #mindset #entrepreneurs #selfsabotage #accountabilityLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 87! My guest this month is audiobook narrator and voice actor, Sean Pratt. Sean has been an audiobook narrator for 30 years, recording over 1,200 books in almost every genre across his career. He has received 12 AudioFile Magazine “Earphones” awards, 5 SOVAS nominations,  and 5 “Audie” nominations from the Audio Publishers Association. In addition to his work in audiobooks, Sean coaches performers on audiobook narration technique, and teaches classes on and writes articles about the business.In our conversation we talk about the process of narration, the role of performance in narrating both fiction and nonfiction, the impact of AI on the audiobook industry, and Sean gives some fantastic advice for anyone interested in getting started in narration. Connect with Sean: website | IG | FBVideo: So You Want to be an Audiobook Narrator?ACX websiteMentioned on the Show (audio links are to Sean's narrated version):Cabbages and Kings - O Henry (audio)Infinite Jest - David Foster Wallace (audio)The Sound and the Fury - William Faulkner (audio)The Maltese Falcon - Dashiell Hammett (audio)Even Cowgirls Get the Blues - Tom RobbinsThe Body Keeps the Score - author (audio)The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt (audio)The Happiness Hypothesis - Jonathan Haidt (audio)Hidden Valley Road - Robert Kolker (audio)The Vanishing Family - Robert Colker (audio)Hardy Boys - Franklin W. DixonConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Demo Reels. The absolute essential item that every single voice actor will need. We thought it was about time we chatted about demos, inviting award-winning demo producer Rich O'Donoghue from ioaudio to the conversation.Rob and Rich geek out a little on the what, whys and how's of demo production. We talk script writing, hiring a producer or DIYing them and we talk money - especially why demos in the USA often cost 3-times what they do in the UK.Demos are an essential non-negotiable part of being a voice actor, and this episode is here to help those with several demos and people planning their very first one.We also have a demo-themed Panic Room - taken from our FREE Ask Us Anything sessions.About Rich O'DonoghueRich is an award-winning audio producer with a background in commercial and demo production. After working in TV and radio for a number of years, he set up io Audio to cater for the voice over industry, whilst continuing to produce commercials and provide his own voice over services.The team at io Audio provide a complete voiceover demo production service, building every aspect of a demo reel to suit the artist's needs. They work personally with every voiceover artist from start to finish, because they believe it's the only way to produce a demo that can genuinely move a career forward.Whether it's a first demo or an upgrade on an old one, io Audio aims to make it an investment that pays off:Unique voiceover demo scripts, written by their pro script writing team.Tailored voiceover coaching to perfect delivery.Professional voiceover directors to guide performance.Award-winning audio producers to enrich the voice.Website: www.ioaudio.co

Welcome back to the Zealed Fujoshi podcast! In this episode, we sit down with talented anime voice actor Morgan Berry for an exclusive interview discussing her iconic roles in Yashahime, One Piece, and The Rising of the Shield Hero, along with her professional insights into character performance and vocal health.About Our Guest:Morgan Berry is a versatile and accomplished voice actor known for bringing beloved characters to life across a wide array of popular anime and media projects, including Moroha in Yashahime, Madam Shyarly in One Piece, and Glass in The Rising of the Shield Hero. With a dedicated passion for the craft, she actively shares her expertise on vocal preservation, industry experiences, and a deep appreciation for storytelling, cementing her status as a vibrant and cherished figure within the anime voice acting community.

Join us for a special edition of Behind The Geeks featuring Sarah Natochenny, the iconic voice of Ash Ketchum! Sarah sits down with Nate to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and reflect on her remarkable journey bringing one of animation's most beloved heroes to life. She shares what playing Ash has meant to her, discusses the character's enduring legacy, and recalls some of her favourite interactions with Pokémon fans at conventions around the world. Sarah Natochenny will be appearing at FAN EXPO Canada 2026 from Thursday, August 27 through Saturday, August 29. FAN EXPO Canada runs August 27–30, 2026. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREFollow Eatcentric - Same geeks. New Eats

Paul Vinger calls it "the unbearable awkwardness of marketing." He's an in-person guy - he connects easily face to face - but online, reaching out cold to total strangers still feels off. His question for Marc: where are the signposts that tell you you're going in the right direction, and what are the potholes to steer away from? In this Summer Series episode, Marc breaks down why the awkwardness is usually a signal - not a flaw in your approach, but a clue that something in your chain needs attention. They cover why targeting the right people removes most of the awkwardness before you even write a word, why personalization isn't about knowing deep intimate secrets - it's about showing you did five minutes of homework, and why the copy-paste test is the fastest way to know if your email is actually personal. Marc also gets into the confidence factor - how your internal narrative about your own demos and abilities shows up in your marketing whether you realize it or not, and why the voice actors who send the most emails are usually the ones who feel best about what they're offering. Plus: what it looks like when you flip the script on negative responses, why one angry reply from a hundred emails shouldn't change your strategy, and why the awkwardness tends to disappear when you genuinely believe you can solve someone's problem. If marketing feels awkward, that's information. Here's what to do with it. CONNECT WITH PAUL VINGER

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Most voice actors quit right before real success. Don't let it happen to you. Here's how to win.Discover why talented voice actors walk away just before their careers take off and how you can avoid being another almost-made-it story. This video exposes the hidden killers of VO dreams: impatience, burnout, and the myth of overnight success. Learn how to build lasting momentum, outlast the messy middle, and become the exception.5-Day Mindset Reset Email Mini-Course: https://welcome.vopro.pro/5-day-minds...#VoiceActing #VoiceOverTips #VOBusiness #VOPro #VoiceActorSuccess #DontQuit #VoiceOverTrainingLinks: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor best known as the voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at age 85. TMZ reported that Cullen died on August 26, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles. His agent confirmed the death, though a cause of death was not immediately disclosed. A catastrophic flood disaster along the Nepal-China border in the Himalayas has left more than 1,400 people missing and at least 380 to 390 people dead, making it one of the region's worst natural disasters in recent years. Authorities believe the flooding was likely triggered by a glacier collapse or ice-and-rock avalanche high in the mountains. The highly watched murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, reached a critical stage on August 27, 2026, with closing arguments completed and the case now in the hands of the jury. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor best known as the voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at age 85. TMZ reported that Cullen died on August 26, 2026, at his home in Los Angeles. His agent confirmed the death, though a cause of death was not immediately disclosed. A catastrophic flood disaster along the Nepal-China border in the Himalayas has left more than 1,400 people missing and at least 380 to 390 people dead, making it one of the region's worst natural disasters in recent years. Authorities believe the flooding was likely triggered by a glacier collapse or ice-and-rock avalanche high in the mountains. The highly watched murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children in January 2023, reached a critical stage on August 27, 2026, with closing arguments completed and the case now in the hands of the jury. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it really mean to be authentic in voiceover? In this first conversation of the new Truth in the Booth series, Anne Ganguzza welcomes voice actor and coach Tim Powers to explore why authentic voiceover is about much more than simply sounding natural. They dive into subtext, storytelling, emotional connection, predictable performances, character motivation, and the acting skills required to take someone else's words and make them feel genuinely true. Whether you're working in commercial, corporate narration, animation, or another area of voiceover, the same question remains: What are you really trying to make the listener feel? Anne and Tim also discuss why animation requires emotional truth, why imitation alone isn't enough, how practice builds authentic performance, and why the human ability to interpret and connect with a story remains at the heart of voiceover. Chapters 00:00 — Introducing Truth in the Booth with Tim Powers 02:23 — The Misconceptions About Becoming a Voice Actor 03:04 — Why Clients and Casting Directors Ask for Authenticity 05:17 — What Influencers Teach Us About Human Communication 06:01 — How to Make Someone Else's Words Sound Authentic 07:51 — Finding the Subtext Behind the Script 09:23 — Why Voice Actors Need Metaphor and Critical Thinking 11:25 — Every Script Has a Story 13:50 — Why Buying Decisions Begin With Emotion 16:00 — Voiceover as a Transference of Emotion 17:16 — Why Animated Characters Must Be Rooted in Truth 20:27 — Everything Has a Story 22:21 — Why Predictable Performances Don't Stand Out 24:23 — If You're Not Acting, You're Not Doing the Job 26:14 — Imitation, Impressions, and Emotional Range 28:24 — Why Voiceover Acting Is Not Supposed to Be Easy 29:37 — Why Professionals Make Difficult Skills Look Easy 31:03 — The Beatles, Practice, and Putting in the Time 31:43 — The Essential Lessons of Truth in the Booth

S7, EP 210Meet Your Actor Series - Katie JostockMeet Katie! Katie is a voice actor specializing in commercials, animation, corporate narration, and dubbing. Since booking her first gig with KFC in 2009, she's voiced projects for Google, Shell, Chevrolet, and more. After a detour into higher education, she returned to voice acting in 2020 and hasn't looked back. As a Door Builder in the Building Doors VO campaign, Katie is passionate about championing diversity and creating space for marginalized voices in the industry. When she's not in the booth, she's proving you can build a thriving VO business while being a stay-at-home parent.Katie's Links: Website - https://www.katiejostock.com/IG- https://www.instagram.com/katiejostockvo/Building Doors VO - https://www.buildingdoorsvo.com/This is a shareable podcast where a group of creatives join together to  document their creative voiceover & on-camera journeys in real time. We hope this podcast creates inspiration, stirs up a few ah-ha moments or maybe brings to the surface a feeling of "you're not alone" while navigating the creative process. Either way, we are glad you are here.  Oh, and we also pull into our conversations at the chaos table industry professionals along with other fellow actors, to share their stories, experiences and knowledge - so we can all connect, share, learn, grow and expand together.  This podcast is for entertainment and not educational purposes!  Enjoy and thank you for listening to our Creative Chaos! *Have a creative story or journey to share, we'd love to hear it - email us at chaoskeepers411@gmail.com or jozlynrocki@gmail.com Follow all the Chaos - YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG0fKKBt2QNplJowSaKU6wFB - https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcastIG - https://www.instagram.com/keeping_up_with_chaos/

Struggling to explain what you do as a voice actor? Unlock your brand & land more gigs! This video reveals why most voice actors fail at describing their work, how brand clarity unlocks full-time bookings, and the best messaging tips from real industry experiences. You'll discover actionable steps to stand out, get remembered, and actually get hired.

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Voiceover veteran Thom Pinto joins George the Tech for a trip through more than four decades of VO—from cutting quarter-inch tape in radio to voicing trailers for The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Uncle Buck, Planes, Trains and Automobiles and more. Thom shares stories from the golden age of LA voiceover, explains how he's stayed relevant as the industry has changed, and talks about his current focus coaching documentary and docuseries narration. George and Thom also dig into what today's talent needs to succeed: versatility, self-direction, a dependable home studio, and auditions that sound polished without sounding overproduced. Timeline 00:00 Zoom, Tech Changes, and Old-School Stories 13:00 Meet Thom Pinto 19:00 From Radio DJ to Production Director 21:30 Discovering Ernie Anderson 22:00 Working with a Voiceover Legend 27:00 The Golden Age of LA Voiceover 28:30 Getting Signed and the “Bean” Nickname 30:00 How Casting and Auditions Have Changed 35:00 Versatility, Longevity, and Staying in the Game 39:00 Bill Ratner and the Art of Working Fast 42:00 Thom's Brief On-Camera Career 44:00 How Thom Became a Voiceover Coach 46:30 Buzzy's and the Classic LA Studio Era 48:00 Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and the Movie Trailer Years 50:30 Filling In for Bill Ratner 53:00 What Today's Successful Voice Actors Have in Common 54:30 Why Voiceover Is Harder Today 56:00 Why a Professional Home Studio Matters 57:00 Don LaFontaine and the Home Studio Revolution 58:15 Bo Weaver: Remote VO Before It Was Normal 1:00:00 ISDN, ipDTL, Source-Connect, and Adapting to New Tech 1:03:00 Coaching Becomes a Bigger Part of Thom's Career 1:06:00 Finding His Lane in Documentary Narration 1:07:30 Voice vs. Interpretation 1:10:45 Coaching “Primetime Narrators” 1:13:25 What Thom Hears in Audition Audio 1:15:00 When Processing Makes an Audition Sound Too Polished 1:18:15 Stop Editing the Life Out of Your Read 1:20:00 How Much Comping Is Too Much? 1:21:55 Where to Find Thom 1:22:15 Final Wrap and Thanks    

This week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by voice actor Samuel Vincent!Samuel looks back on voicing Edd, better known as Double D, on Ed, Edd n Eddy, as well as Baby Bugs Bunny, Baby Daffy Duck, and Baby Tweety on Baby Looney Tunes. He also discusses bringing Krypto to life on Krypto the Superdog, voicing Jerry on Tom and Jerry Tales, and playing Eli Shane on Slugterra, along with many other roles throughout his career. From energetic children's cartoons to action-packed animated adventures, Samuel shares stories about his experiences in the recording booth, creating distinct voices for different characters, and the projects that have made his career so memorable.Connect with Samuel:https://www.instagram.com/samuelvincentkhouthTaping date: February 23, 2025Edited by: Mileshttps://www.youtube.com/@Miles02109Be sure to check out our website, where you can learn more about the podcast and find how to follow the Happy Nostalgia team:https://jakeshappynostalgiashow.weebly.com/Listen to the audio version wherever you find your podcasts:https://linktr.ee/JakesHappyNostalgiaShow

Welcome back to the Zealed Fujoshi podcast! In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed anime voice actor Kaiji Tang for an exclusive interview discussing his iconic roles, career journey, and behind-the-scenes experiences in the voice acting industry.About Our Guest:Kaiji Tang is a prolific and highly respected voice actor renowned for his versatile performances across numerous popular anime series, video games, and animation projects. Bringing legendary characters to life with incredible emotional range and comedic timing, he has built an impressive career that resonates deeply with fans worldwide. Through engaging panels, interviews, and community appearances, Tang continues to share his passion for storytelling and voice artistry, cementing his status as a fan-favorite pillar of the entertainment industry.

Are invisible skills holding back your VO career? Discover what really lands voice actors consistent gigs! Unlock the true secrets to steady bookings, not just better vocal technique. In this video, we reveal the off-mic skills that transform part-timers into full-time voice over professionals: communication, consistency, professionalism, relationships, organization, resilience, and systems. Packed with real stories, quick wins, and proven strategies you can start using today.Get The 7-Day VO Outreach Roadmap FREE: https://welcome.vopro.pro/7-day-outreach-challenge-roadmapStart your full VO journey: https://vopro.pro/vopro Links: (When possible, I use affiliate links and may earn a commission. See disclosure below.)▶️ Subscribe: https://vopro.pro/youtube

On this episode of On the Rocks, it's all about the voice with actors and voice-over artists, currently starring in Marvel's X-Men '97 series, Lenore Zann as Rogue (from the original animated series as well) and JP Karliak bringing some non-binary goodness to Morph. We talk about the power of X-Men, inclusion, celebrating diversity, great moments from their childhood and upbringing, finding your identity, the voice-over industry, Canadian politics, what they have learned from their X-Men characters, what the fans are saying, and so much more...with your co-host, model and musician Steven Dehler and Alexander Rodriguez, your sassy host with the sassy most! Raise a glass, it's On the Rocks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Practicing the art of reinvention is a simple way to improve your brand's image. In this episode, celebrity guest Rolonda Watts discusses the importance of redefining interviews and developing a personality that is appropriate for you and your audience.   WHAT TO LISTEN FOR   Struggles you need to avoid as a podcaster Ways to handle affiliations Protecting your brand (Having integrity to your brand) Best way to engage with guests Importance of timing Art of reinvention   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED The Art Of The Interview by Larry King (Can't find) Destiny Lingers Book by Rolonda Watts 04:51 Clubhouse   ABOUT ROLONDA WATTS (No Bio provided) Rolonda Watts is a Voice Actor, Actor, Coach, Podcaster, Talk Show Host, Stand Up Comedian, Novelist, Producer, Speaker,  and CEO. For almost four decades now, her name, face, and distinctive voice have been known by audiences everywhere, thanks to her many award-winning works in television, radio, film, digital media, voice acting, stand up comedy, and her award-winning romance suspense novel, DESTINY LINGERS, endorsed by Dr. Maya Angelou. Most know her by one name, Rolonda, under which she launched her own internationally syndicated talk show (1994-1998), produced by King World Productions and her company, Watts Works.   CONNECT WITH ROLONDA   Website: Rolonda.com Podcast: Rolonda On Demand Podcast in Apple   CONNECT WITH US Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams!

Amy and Eddie face off to see who can do more push ups after making recent claims on the show. Can they do 25 legit push ups or will they fail at it? Bobby gives an update on Baby Billie and how his new role in her life is the clown. We played a fun game where we play a celebrity voicing an animated character, you have to name the celebrity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most Saturday mornings during our GenX youth were spent watching cartoons. One in particular brought our favorite DC heroes & villains to life and left us longing to visit the Hall of Justice! In this Backtrack, we remember the classic ABC cartoon series, Super Friends! Discord » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/discord⁠ Facebook » ⁠fb.me/GenXGrownUp⁠ Twitter » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/twitter⁠ Website » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com⁠ Podcast » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/pod⁠ Merchandise » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/merch⁠ Shop » ⁠genxgrownup.com/amazon⁠ Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » ⁠beefyness.com⁠ Apple » ⁠itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641⁠ Google » ⁠GenXGrownUp Podcast (google.com)⁠ Pocket Casts » ⁠pca.st/8iuL⁠ TuneIn » ⁠tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/⁠ Spotify » ⁠spoti.fi/2TB4LR7⁠ iHeart » ⁠www.iheart.com/podcast…⁠ Amazon Music » ⁠amzn.to/33IKfEK⁠ Show Notes Super Friends Wiki » ⁠superfriends.fandom.com/wiki/Hanna-Barbera%27s_Super_Friends⁠ Cincinnati Union Terminal » ⁠en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Union_Terminal⁠ Super Friends Members » ⁠bit.ly/499f4TY⁠ The Many Intros Of Superfriends » ⁠bit.ly/3QvAeV0⁠ Behind the Voice Actors » ⁠bit.ly/45IdPIi⁠ Super Friends Episode Guide » ⁠bit.ly/3rWDoHV⁠ Mail the show » ⁠podcast@genxgrownup.com⁠ Visit us on YouTube » ⁠GenXGrownUp.com/yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RECALL: Act Three By the time RECALL reaches Act Three, Miami Military Academy is no longer pretending it can survive. The school is still marching, still saluting, still shining brass and barking orders into the Florida heat, but the center is gone. Colonel Barnes is dying. Commander Patterson knows it. Sally knows it. And the boys, even when they are laughing too hard to say it out loud, can feel the whole place slipping into history. Written by Academy Award nominee Bruce Davison, and once optioned and held by the great Carroll O’Connor with eyes on a Pacino lead,, RECALL is a funny, savage, deeply human coming-of-age drama about abandoned boys, broken fathers, old soldiers, Cuban exiles, secret weapons, and the terrible bargain countries make when they ask the young to carry the sins of the old. Act Three begins with the last quiet hours before everything breaks. Lishinsky and Sally steal a small piece of freedom on the water, drifting toward Captain Kidd’s Island, talking about California, escape, fathers, graves, and the strange fantasy that two damaged kids might simply sail away from all of it. But nobody really gets away from Miami Military Academy. Not yet. Inside Barnes’ house, Patterson sits beside a dying friend and is handed the thing no soldier wants: responsibility without rescue. Barnes tells him the Army is calling in its chips. The school, the land, the boys, the munitions, the whole dream is coming apart. Patterson rages because he knows what the place is, and what it has been. A broken institution, yes. A madhouse, absolutely. But also the only home some of these boys have ever had. Then the machinery starts moving. The Army arrives. The Cuban officials arrive. The inspection becomes theater. A live round falls where it should not. The old bunkers by the bay are suddenly more important than the boys standing in formation. The parade takes them through Miami and into the Dade County Fair, where the whole strange, glorious organism of “A” Company explodes into one last carnival of cigars, sheep, majorettes, busted noses, bad decisions, and Patterson turning, for one mad instant, into the hero the boys still need him to be. But the comedy cannot hold the line forever. Colonel Barnes is gone. The flag drops to half-mast. The Razor Fiend is finally revealed. Lindquist, the feral boy from the mango trees, becomes a cadet, a savior, and maybe the strangest proof that the academy was never only a school. It was a place that took in the lost and gave them a uniform because it had no better language for love. Slouch and Bebop reach the end of pretending. Bebop is called home by a country that no longer exists the way he remembers it. Slouch follows because friendship, for him, is the only oath that ever meant anything. The Cuban exiles come in the night. Patterson tries to stop them. History steps over him. Sally leaves for California. Lishinsky stays behind with the ache of first love and the knowledge that some people are not meant to be held. Patterson sits with his ghosts. The boys graduate into a world already waiting to use them. And somewhere beyond the academy walls, the Bay of Pigs turns courage, loyalty, and bad American promises into blood in the surf. RECALL is about boyhood at the edge of the American century, when duty still sounded clean from a podium and war still knew how to dress itself up as honor. It is about boys who wanted fathers, fathers who failed them, soldiers who could not save themselves, and a country that keeps asking the young to pay for the old men’s maps. Starring Alan Rosenberg, Carson Bolde, Stone Garcia, Wesley Kimmel, Dan Lauria, Kensington Tallman, Roxton Garcia, Bruce Davison, Luca Diaz, Amari O’Neil, Amir O’Neil, David Errigo Jr., Zeke Alton, Gian Franco Rodriguez, Miki Yamashita, Nemil Mudvari, Sofia D’Marco, and Ashley Ciarra. A portion of proceeds from RECALL will benefit the National Veterans Foundation and the Lifeline for Vets. To support NVF or speak with a Veteran who understands, visit https://nvf.org or call 888-777-4443. Produced by Table Read Podcast and Manifest Media Productions, LLC. Executive Produced by Jack Levy, Shaan Sharma, and Mark Knell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.