Podcasts about voice arts

This week we are joined by Julia Whelan! Dubbed "The Adele of Audiobooks" by The New Yorker, Julia Whelan is an author, screenwriter, lifelong actor, and acclaimed audiobook narrator of over 600 titles. Her performance of her own debut novel, the international bestseller My Oxford Year, garnered a Society of Voice Arts award. Her 2022 novel, Thank You For Listening, was a Best-of-the-Year pick at Amazon, Audible, and NPR as well as a Goodreads Choice Award nominee and winner of the Golden Poppy. She is the founder of Audiobrary, a new audio publishing company and app, and her latest books – the 8-part romance audio series Casanova LLC and the annotated Victorian poetry anthology The Poetry Of My Oxford Year – debuted exclusively on Audiobrary. She is also a Grammy-nominated audiobook director, a former writing tutor, a half-decent amateur baker, and a certified tea sommelier. Make sure to check her out!In this episode we discuss being an only child, having a storytelling impulse, getting into acting to play different roles, having a degree in creative writing, the process of narrating, and so much more. You don't want to miss our discussion about Julia standing up for narrators everywhere and fighting for getting the respect and compensation they deserve. Give this episode a listen!Recommendations from this episode: Julia Whelan's Audiobrary My Oxford YearThank You For ListeningThe Four WindsFollow Julia:@justjuliawhelanFollow Carly: @carlyjmontagFollow Emily: @thefunnywalshFollow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpodPlease rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2017, Shelley survived an avalanche while on a heliboarding trip in Colorado's backcountry. This little wake-up call reminded her to not put off pursuing the things you are passionate about and to appreciate the ones you love most of all. Shelley loves the craft of voice acting as much as Shelley loves gliding down trails and slopes. So, Shelley began an intensive study of voice acting, in addition to the VO that Shelley was already doing as an instructional designer. An avalanche survivor, Shelley just knows how to roll with it, and you will find me to be flexibly directable and a lot of fun to work with. Shelley approaches recording sessions the way Shelley approaches an intimidating jump - by looking ahead, spotting the landing, and with one hundred percent commitment. In commercial work, Shelley offers a uniquely human range from the smart shopper with the knowing wink of your best friend, the tech-savvy trusted coworker, the confident leader at a board meeting, to the nerdy gear-obsessed athlete with real, conversational believability. For animation and video games, Shelley offers strong, powerful, confident female leads and a wide range of interesting non-human characters.Shelley is professionally trained and has ongoing coaching relationships with Nancy Wolfson of BrainTracks Audio, Donna Grillo, Randall Ryan, and Rachel Alena. As an athlete, Shelley understands how training and practicing your craft is a lifelong endeavor. Shelley also actively participates with Bend Comedy Improv troupes.Find her at shelleyandersonvo.com  ----- John Bates provides 1:1 Executive Communications Coaching, both in-person and online, as well as large and small group training. Sign up for his free weekly micro-trainings at https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings and create a great leadership communications habit that makes you the kind of leader who inspires trust, loyalty and connection.

Andrea Emmes is an accomplished producer, voiceover actor, and audiobook narrator with more than 25 years of experience in the industry.  Her most notable achievements include winning several  Society of Voice Arts and Sciences awards, being recognized as Best Female Narrator at the Independent Audiobook Awards in 2019, producing the award-winning animated short film, "Mila", and being an Associate Game Designer for Disney Interactive. Andrea surpasses limitations daily having been diagnosed with Type 1 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in 2006.  She avidly supports disability awareness and accommodations in the industry and centering care in the production process. ABOUT OUR GUEST Website | IG | Facebook | X (formerly Twitter)

Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment of the publishing industry - meaning there's more attention now than ever before on what the audio experience of a book is like. So what should authors know about this important medium? This episode with award-winning audiobook narrator Julia Whelan takes you behind the scenes of audiobook production, so you can understand just what goes into it. We talk through questions like, should authors narrate their own audiobooks? Do authors always get to narrate their own books if they want to? How do you integrate audio elements like music? What are the physical demands on your voice, and how do you prepare for studio time? Plus, we'll hear from Julia about how writing audiobooks impacts her writing process and the launch of her new audio platform, Audiobrary!Dubbed "The Adele of Audiobooks" by The New Yorker, Julia Whelan is a writer, lifelong actor, and audiobook narrator of over 500 titles. She has won numerous awards, including Audible's Narrator of the Year and the Best Female Narrator Audie. AudioFile Magazine has given her its lifetime achievement award, a "Golden Voice", and her performance of her own debut novel, the international bestseller, My Oxford Year, garnered a Society of Voice Arts award. Her latest novel Thank You For Listening was a Best of 2022 pick at Amazon, Audible, and NPR as well as a Goodreads Choice Award nominee. She has just launched a new audio publishing company and app called Audiobrary, which aims to elevate human storytellers and disrupt standard compensation models for authors and narrators alike; her new book, the 8-part audio series, Casanova LLC, will debut on Audiobrary Valentine's Day, 2024. She has most recently been invited to participate in the 10th annual Rancho Mirage Writer's Festival. She is also a Grammy-nominated audiobook director, a former writing tutor, a half-decent amateur baker, and a certified tea sommelier.Learn more about Audiobrary and listen to Casanova, LLC at audiobrary.com.Connect with Julia @justjuliawhelan on Instagram.

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we're joined by special guest Brendon Small about METALOCALYPSE & DETHKLOK. Brendon shares his experience of creating an animated film and the different challenges he faced trying to get this project exactly where he wanted it. Brendon discusses the importance of being able to get cameos from metal figureheads like Metallica. Pipeman and Brendon compare and contrast the differences in creating a full-length film compared to a tv series and the new challenges they had to face. Dethklok is also working on new music to coincide with the new animated film, the band's first record since 2013. Brendon explains how this latest project is a combination of polar opposites with the first half being devastating heavy metal and the last half being more mystical and thought-provoking. Dethalbum IV is streaming on platforms everywhere on August 22nd, as well as their newest animated movie Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar. Beginning August 30, DETHKLOK will be co-headlining a national tour with Japanese kawaii metal pioneers BABYMETAL. Picking up after the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth, METALOCALYPSE: ARMY OF THE DOOMSTAR finds DETHKLOK frontman Nathan Explosion traumatized in a BRUTAL professional and romantic flat-spin all while he is tasked with fulfilling the prophecy and confronting the ultimate songwriting challenge: write the SONG OF SALVATION and save the planet. Can Nathan Explosion look beyond his brutally damaged ego to save his band, stop the Metalocalypse, and finally face the ultimate evil: Salacia?From Adult Swim, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment and Titmouse, Metalocalpyse: Army of the Doomstar will be available to purchase Digitally and on Blu-ray on August 22, 2023. Based On The Hit Adult Swim Series Metalocalypse: Army of the DoomstarPrepare for ULTIMATE BRUTALITY When The All-Original Animated Movie Comes To Digital and Blu-ray™ on August 22, 2023 Companion Soundtrack and Dethalbum IV Coming in August from WaterTower MusicFans can now pre-save DETHKLOK's highly anticipated Dethalbum IV which includes all new original DETHKLOK songs, and releases on August 22.The second album release, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will include additional songs plus a totally original movie score and will be released August 25. Both albums will be released through WaterTower Music, which recently released “Aortic Desecration”, the first new music from Dethalbum IV, and DETHKLOK's first new music in almost 10 years! Dethalbum IV will also be available on vinyl through Mondo, and vinyl preorders are now live catch up ahead of the movie with Metalocalypse: The Complete Series. The release will be available to purchase Digitally and on DVD August 15, 2023 and includes all 62 episodes, Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem and all the previously released bonus materials. The film stars Small, Tommy Blacha, Victor Brandt (Metalocalypse), Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner (Grammy® Award-winning musician), King Diamond (KING DIAMOND; MERCYFUL FATE), Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated Series; The Machine), Kirk Hammett (METALLICA), Jon Hamm (Confess, Fletch; Top Gun: Maverick), Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), Amy Lee (EVANESCENCE), Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), Juliet Mills (Passions), Laraine Newman (Saturday Night Live), Raya Yarbrough (Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem - a Klok Opera), and Livia Zita (2022 winner - Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Award). Take some zany and serious journeys with The Pipeman aka Dean K. Piper, CST on The Adventures of Pipeman also known as Pipeman Radio syndicated globally “Where Who Knows And Anything Goes”. Listen to & Watch a show dedicated to motivation, business, empowerment, inspiration, music, comedy, celebrities, shock jock radio, various topics, and entertainment. The Adventures of Pipeman is hosted by Dean K. Piper, CST aka “The Pipeman” who has been said to be hybrid of Tony Robbins, Batman, and Howard Stern. The Adventures of Pipeman has received many awards, media features, and has been ranked for multiple categories as one of the Top 6 Live Radio Shows & Podcasts in the world. Pipeman Radio also consists of multiple podcasts showing the many sides of Pipeman. These include The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman in the Pit, and Positively Pipeman and more. You can find all of the Pipeman Podcasts anywhere you listen to podcasts. With thousands of episodes that focus on Intertainment which combines information and entertainment there is something for everyone including over 5000 interviews with celebrities, music artists/bands, authors, speakers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and all kinds of professionals.Then there is The Pipeman Radio Tour where Pipeman travels the country and world doing press coverage for Major Business Events, Conferences, Conventions, Music Festivals, Concerts, Award Shows, and Red Carpets. One of the top publicists in music has named Pipeman the “King of All Festivals.” So join the Pipeman as he brings “The Pipeman Radio Tour” to life right before your ears and eyes.The Adventures of Pipeman Podcasts are heard on The Adventures of Pipeman Site, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, Talk 4 Podcasting, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and over 100 other podcast outlets where you listen to Podcasts. The following are the different podcasts to check out and subscribe to:• The Adventures of Pipeman• Pipeman Radio• Pipeman in the Pit• Positively PipemanFollow @pipemanradio on all social media outletsVisit Pipeman Radio on the Web at linktr.ee/pipemanradio , theadventuresofpipeman.com, pipemanradio.com, talk4media.com, w4cy.com, talk4tv.com, talk4podcasting.comDownload The Pipeman Radio APPPhone/Text Contact – 561-506-4031Email Contact – dean@talk4media.com The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live daily at 8AM ET.The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) and K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Adventures of Pipeman Podcast is also available on www.theadventuresofpipeman.com and www.pipemanradio.com Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman, we're joined by special guest Brendon Small about METALOCALYPSE & DETHKLOK. Brendon shares his experience of creating an animated film and the different challenges he faced trying to get this project exactly where he wanted it. Brendon discusses the importance of being able to get cameos from metal figureheads like Metallica. Pipeman and Brendon compare and contrast the differences in creating a full-length film compared to a tv series and the new challenges they had to face. Dethklok is also working on new music to coincide with the new animated film, the band's first record since 2013. Brendon explains how this latest project is a combination of polar opposites with the first half being devastating heavy metal and the last half being more mystical and thought-provoking. Dethalbum IV is streaming on platforms everywhere on August 22nd, as well as their newest animated movie Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar. Beginning August 30, DETHKLOK will be co-headlining a national tour with Japanese kawaii metal pioneers BABYMETAL. Picking up after the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth, METALOCALYPSE: ARMY OF THE DOOMSTAR finds DETHKLOK frontman Nathan Explosion traumatized in a BRUTAL professional and romantic flat-spin all while he is tasked with fulfilling the prophecy and confronting the ultimate songwriting challenge: write the SONG OF SALVATION and save the planet. Can Nathan Explosion look beyond his brutally damaged ego to save his band, stop the Metalocalypse, and finally face the ultimate evil: Salacia?From Adult Swim, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment and Titmouse, Metalocalpyse: Army of the Doomstar will be available to purchase Digitally and on Blu-ray on August 22, 2023. Based On The Hit Adult Swim Series Metalocalypse: Army of the DoomstarPrepare for ULTIMATE BRUTALITY When The All-Original Animated Movie Comes To Digital and Blu-ray™ on August 22, 2023 Companion Soundtrack and Dethalbum IV Coming in August from WaterTower MusicFans can now pre-save DETHKLOK's highly anticipated Dethalbum IV which includes all new original DETHKLOK songs, and releases on August 22.The second album release, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will include additional songs plus a totally original movie score and will be released August 25. Both albums will be released through WaterTower Music, which recently released “Aortic Desecration”, the first new music from Dethalbum IV, and DETHKLOK's first new music in almost 10 years! Dethalbum IV will also be available on vinyl through Mondo, and vinyl preorders are now live catch up ahead of the movie with Metalocalypse: The Complete Series. The release will be available to purchase Digitally and on DVD August 15, 2023 and includes all 62 episodes, Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem and all the previously released bonus materials. The film stars Small, Tommy Blacha, Victor Brandt (Metalocalypse), Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner (Grammy® Award-winning musician), King Diamond (KING DIAMOND; MERCYFUL FATE), Mark Hamill (Batman: The Animated Series; The Machine), Kirk Hammett (METALLICA), Jon Hamm (Confess, Fletch; Top Gun: Maverick), Scott Ian (ANTHRAX), Amy Lee (EVANESCENCE), Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange), Juliet Mills (Passions), Laraine Newman (Saturday Night Live), Raya Yarbrough (Metalocalypse: The Doomstar Requiem - a Klok Opera), and Livia Zita (2022 winner - Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Award).Pipeman in the Pit is a music and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour. Pipeman in the Pit features all kinds of music and interviews with bands & music artists especially in the genres of Heavy Metal, Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Punk Rock, Goth, Industrial, Alternative, Thrash Metal & Indie Music. Pipeman in the Pit also features press coverage of events, concerts, & music festivals. Pipeman Productions is an artist management company that sponsors the show introducing new local & national talent showcasing new artists & indie artists.Then there is The Pipeman Radio Tour where Pipeman travels the country and world doing press coverage for Major Business Events, Conferences, Conventions, Music Festivals, Concerts, Award Shows, and Red Carpets. One of the top publicists in music has named Pipeman the “King of All Festivals.” So join the Pipeman as he brings “The Pipeman Radio Tour” to life right before your ears and eyes.Pipeman in the Pit Podcasts are heard on Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, Talk 4 Podcasting, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts and over 100 other podcast outlets where you listen to Podcasts. The following are the different podcasts to check out and subscribe to:•The Adventures of Pipeman•Pipeman Radio•Pipeman in the Pit•Positively PipemanFollow @pipemanradio on all social media outletsDownload The Pipeman Radio APPPhone/Text Contact – 561-506-4031Email Contact – dean@talk4media.com The Adventures of Pipeman is broadcast live daily at 8AM ET.The Adventures of Pipeman TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) and K4HD Radio (www.k4hd.com) – Hollywood Talk Radio part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Pipeman in the Pit Podcasts are also available on Pipeman Radio (www.pipemanradio.com), Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Visit Pipeman Radio on the Web at linktr.ee/pipemanradio, theadventuresofpipeman.com, pipemanradio.com, talk4media.com, w4cy.com, talk4tv.com, talk4podcasting.com

Julia Whelan is a screenwriter, lifelong actor, author, and the audiobook narrator of over 500 titles. She has won numerous awards, including being named Audible's Narrator of the Year, and is considered one of the top narrators recording today. Her performance of her own debut novel - “My Oxford Year” – earned Julia a Society of Voice Arts award. Her latest novel, “Thank You For Listening,” was a Best of 2022 pick at Amazon, Audible, and NPR.

In this new episode I bring to you the main VO Boss lady herself, Miss Anne Ganguzza. Among other things, Anne will talk about what makes a successful VO boss, how to connect with the listener and be engaging, and a few ways to find eLearning and telephony work.Anne invites us to rethink the reason for wanting to get into a particular genre, because if in the end it's all about connecting, she maintains it has to come from a place of wanting to help or wanting to educate others.Anne is a top voice actor, coach, producer, and host of the VOBoss podcast. As a coach, she helps students boost their VO career to the next level, using target-marketed demos and customized marketing strategies. Anne's credits include United Healthcare, Delta, Pearson, Mercedes Benz, PayPal, Wells Fargo, and many more.She has received multiple nominations at the Voice Arts awards including best narration demo, best commercial demo and best podcast. And she won the award for Outstanding Narration Demo in 2017.Throughout the interview we talk about the purpose of motivating and inspiring people, the feeling of being able to help someone as a voiceover artist and what the whole challenge and the entrepreneurship of being a voiceover artist is all about. We also discuss the impact of technology in our jobs, the need of establishing a two-way conversation with our listener and even specific recommendations to read medical terms.You can find more about Anne Ganguzza, including coaching, and demo production on her website www.anneganguzza.com/  I recommend you listen to her VO Boss Podcast, find it on social media as @vo_boss and last but not least, she has her own VO Peeps group, www.vopeeps.com, where she does monthly guest director workouts, and where you can sign up for a membership to receive educational materials and discounts. **Visit www.nickymondellini.com/podcast and download the ebook “Learn to handle the NOs of the industry” for free, and subscribe to receive La Pizarra's monthly newsletter with news about new episodes and various resources for the best development of your artistic career*Squadcast is the best platform to record your podcast or virtual meetings with up to nine guests with professional sound quality. You can download your audio files already mastered with Dolby sound.Choose your membership level after trying it free for seven days at: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=lapizarra*Canva Pro has thousands of templates and images to bring your creations to life, now you can use the calendar to plan the posts you want for the entire month, plus all the tools to create any type of project. Try it free for 30 days at: https://partner.com/canva/lapizarraDon't forget to subscribe to La Pizarra to have access to all the episodes, download them and share them on social networks, your comments are well received too!** Visit https://www.nickymondellini.com to learn about the work of actress, host and broadcaster Nicky Mondellini.Nicky Mondellini is an artist of international stature with more than thirty years of artistic career, her voice is heard in commercials on television, radio and digital platforms worldwide. She is the host and producer of La Pizarra with Nicky Mondellini since 2020.Her work as an actress includes more than twelve telenovelas, several classical and contemporary Spanish plays, short and feature films, and the hosting of morning shows in Mexico and the United States, as well as image commercials, and advertising and corporate videos.Follow Nicky on:Instagram @nickymondelliniTwitter @nicky3ch_nickyFacebook https://www.facebook.com/nickymondellinivoiceoverLinkedIn https://linkedin.com/nickymondellinivoiceover

A startling phone call leads to the discovery of a dead Italian nobleman. Can Poirot catch the killer? Agatha Christie, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We'll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off any audiobook order. Your support on a monthly basis is vital to keep us going. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. Thank you so much. And if you're looking for an interesting gift, consider an Audiobookmark of Treasure Island. It's one-of-a-kind, a great way to open the world of classic literature, and it's on sale for 2.99. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and get yours today. I'm so pleased to announce that we won TWO awards from the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences. The awards gala was held on Sunday, at the Warner Brother Studios in Hollywood, CA. 813, by Maurice Leblanc won in the Best Audiobook Mystery category. We also won Outstanding Podcast Host : Arts and Entertainment category. I'm absolutely gobsmacked to have won two awards by those who are the best in the business. So again, a huge thank you to all of our supporters who help us create this award-winning content. And now, to continue our investigations with Hercule Poirot and Agatha Christie. App users can follow along with the attached PDF. And now, The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman, by Agatha Christie. Follow this link to order your copy of Bellarion, by Raphael Sabatini:   Follow this link to become a monthly supporter:   Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:   Check out our blog about how audiobooks are made:    

A group of over-70s will make their stage debuts in Wellington this weekend with an original show challenging preconceptions around ageing. Nicola Pauling runs Voice Arts and talks to Jesse about their programme.

Everyone seems okay with a sudden death in the country, but Poirot senses that something is off. Agatha Christie, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. We are proudly supported by our listeners. Please sign up to be a supporter for as little as $5 a month. We'll give you a monthly coupon code for $8 off any audiobook order. Your support helps us to continue making amazing audiobooks and other tools to help improve literacy. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. Thank you so much. We've been nominated for two awards! The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences has nominated our show for Best Podcast – Producer or Host, and 813, by Maurice Leblanc has been nominated for Best Audiobook – Mystery category. It's such an honor to be competing with some of the best in the business! If you've been thinking of starting up your own podcast, go to Libsyn dot com, and put in my promo code: SHERLOCK. You'll get up to two months of free podcasting service. I've been with Libsyn for years, and I couldn't be happier with them. So, if you're thinking of starting your own show, go to LIBSYN dot com, and use my promo code: SHERLOCK. They'll set you up to succeed. And now, to continue our investigations with Hercule Poirot and Agatha Christie. App users can follow along with the attached PDF. And now, The Tragedy at Marsden Manor, by Agatha Christie.   Follow this link to order your copy of Bellarion, by Raphael Sabatini:   Follow this link to become a monthly supporter:   Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:   Check out our blog about how audiobooks are made:    

The voice over industry was excited to get their very own awards show when the Voice Arts Awards came on the scene in 2014. Since then, countless voice actors have had a spotlight shone on their excellent work and the industry as a whole has received recognition it deserves. There's more to SOVAS than just the awards though. In this episode, I speak with SOVAS President and CEO Rudy Gaskins to get a better understanding of what SOVAS is all about. We talk charity, the future of the awards, That's Voiceover conference and more. Website - https://sovas.org Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SovasVoice Twitter - https://twitter.com/SovasVoice Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/societyvoicearts/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/society-of-voice-arts-and-sciences-inc/ -----   Marc Scott on Instagram - @marcscott RESOURCES * One Piece of Advice Free eBook https://marcscottcoaching.com/onepieceofadviceebook/ * Get an instant $25 credit when you sign up for VoiceZam Visit https://voicezam.com/marcscott * Need a little marketing help? Download a FREE eBook - 5 Steps to Marketing Like a VOpreneur Download now at https://marcscottcoaching.com/5marketingstepsebook * For voice over services: Visit https://marcscottvoiceover.com * Want VOpreneur Swag? Visit https://teespring.com/stores/vopreneur * Join the VOpreneur Facebook Group Visit https://facebook.com/groups/vopreneur   EVERYDAY VOPRENEURS IN THIS EPISODE * Thanks to "Uncle Roy" for production assistance! Visit http://antlandproductions.com * Thanks to Christy Harst for VO contributions! Visit https://christyharst.com * Thanks to Krysta Wallrauch for VO contributions! Visit http://krystawallrauch.com   If you need guidance with your voice over business or learning how to more effectively market, I can help. Book a 15 minute free consultation with me to discuss your specific needs. Book Your Consult

Meet East Side Institute Associate, Nicola Pauling, whose Wellington, New Zealand-based Voice Arts builds community through play and performance. Most recently, bringing performance workshops into nursing and retirement homes for the elderly, Voice Arts takes theatre games and exercises used by actors to prepare for the stage and adapts them — “seeking the outcome of joy, laughter, emotional and spiritual well-being.”  In this conversation with the Institute's Janet Wootten, Pauling recounts the history of community engagement projects she has created with prisoners, refugees, school children — evolving an approach to drama activities where there are “no stages, no audiences, and no lines to learn.” Playing, improvising and storytelling become the means through which all can give performatory voice to the stories of their lives and grow. Pauling is active in the Global Play Brigade and a founding member of the Reimaging Dementia Coalition.  Short Film: The Echo Made Me Smile  Tales of Belonging produced by Voice Arts in partnership with Ryman Healthcare. ( link below) https://vimeo.com/581385349 ----more---- Welcome to All Power to the Developing, a podcast of the East Side Institute. The Institute is a center for social change efforts that reinitiate human and community development. We support, connect and partner with committed and creative activists, scholars, artists, helpers and healers all over the world. In 2003, Institute co-founders Lois Holzman and the late Fred Newman had a paper published with the title “All Power to the Developing.” This phrase captures how vital it is for all people—no matter their age, circumstance, status, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation—to grow, develop and transform emotionally, socially and intellectually if we are to have a shot at creating something positive out of the intense crises we're all experiencing. We hope that this podcast series will show you that, far more than a slogan, “all power to the developing” is a loving activity, a pulsing heart in an all too cruel world. ----more---- The East Side Institute is a hub for a diverse and emergent community of social activists, thought leaders, and practitioners who are reigniting our human abilities to imagine, create and perform beyond ourselves—to develop.  Each episode will introduce you to another performance activist or play revolutionary from around the world.   To learn more about the East Side Institute you can go to https://eastsideinstitute.org/   Made possible in part by Growing Social Therapeutics: The Baylah Wolfe Fund.  

Edoardo Ballerini is an actor, narrator and writer. On screen he is best known for his work in The Sopranos and the indie classic Dinner Rush. As a narrator, he is a two time winner of the Audio Publisher Association's Best Male Narrator Award, and a two time winner of Society of Voice Arts awards. In 2021 he co-created the Audible Original "The Angel of Rome," with Jess Walter, named one of Audible "Best of 2021."

Voice Arts workshop - Nicola Pauling previews a workshop on improvisational theatre techniques for the community setting.

Marc Guss is co-founder of ACM Talent (Voiceover Management Agency) and a top global social media influencer in his field. Vice president for over a decade at William Morris, Marc represented A-list celebrity and iconic voiceover talent. He is a Syracuse University College of Law graduate and a board member of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS). Marc's book, Instincts of a Talent Agent: Entrepreneurial Takeaways from an Industry Insider was just released. *In this episode, we talk to Marc about: * His journey from answering the phones to co-owning ACM Difference between an Agent & a Manager How to know when you're ready for a Manager What it takes to be a VO entrepreneur How can VO talent create their business Check out our BONUS questions with MARC on the AVS YOUTUBE CHANNEL where he gives us 2 Tips for Social Media Success + Where He Sees VO in 5 Years. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs CLICK HERE (https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i) for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) See Terms & Conditions (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit) Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Lanzamos este episodio especial junto a Juana Plata para brindarte todo lo que tienes que saber sobre los SOVAS 2021. Los premios Voice Arts Awards de la Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) son considerados como los oscares de la voz.Juana es la primera hispana en formar parte de la junta directiva de SOVAS, y como tal, nos aclara todas las dudas referentes a los premios, cómo fue creada La Sociedad de las Artes y Ciencias De La Voz (SOVAS), cómo postularse y el proceso de selección de las piezas nominadas y ganadoras.Juana es locutora bilingüe y co-anfitriona del webcast La Industria desde Adentro. Cuenta con  más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria del entretenimiento, tanto al frente como detrás de cámaras. Es una de las voces bilingües más solicitadas en el mercado Hispano de los Estados Unidos, y además cuenta con experiencia como Directora de Relaciones Comunitarias (Univision Atlanta) y Directora de Mercadeo y Relaciones Públicas (Azteca America Atlanta Broadcast System).La entrega de premios se realizará este 19 de Diciembre del 2021 con transmisión en vivo desde el Museo Guggenheim de la ciudad de Nueva York, para más información puedes ingresar a www.sovas.org o sígelos en @societyvoicearts.Encuentras a Juana Plata en redes sociales como @juanaplatavoice*Visita www.lapizarrapodcast.com para suscribirte a la comunidad de La Pizarra, selecciona el nivel de tu membresía para recibir material exclusivo y tener acceso a varios beneficios.No olvides descargar la aplicación La Pizarra Podcast en la App store y Google Play.*Si tienes un podcast o estás pensando en comenzar uno, Squadcast es la plataforma ideal para grabar tus entrevistas.Al investigar los mejores métodos para grabar a mis invitados, sin duda la que llamó mi atención por su calidad de audio y video fue Squdcast. Con ella cada participante es grabado localmente logrando así una conexión estable, y las sesiones también son grabadas en la nube para que recuperes tu audio y video en caso de algún problema técnico.Pruébalo siete días gratis en https://squadcast.fm/?ref=lapizarra¿Quieres que tus gráficas resalten en las redes sociales? Canva Pro es una herramienta que te permite crear lo que sea en pocos minutos con miles de hermosas imágenes y plantillas, prueba Canva Pro gratis por 30 días en: https://partner.com/lapizarra y descubre todas las facetas nuevas de esta plataforma.* ¡No olvides suscribirte a La Pizarra para tener acceso a todos los episodios, descargarlos y compartirlos en redes sociales, tus comentarios son bien recibidos! ** Visita https://www.nickymondellini.com  para conocer el trabajo de la actriz, conductora y locutora Nicky Mondellini.Nicky Mondellini es una artista de talla internacional con más de treinta años de carrera artística, su voz es escuchada en comerciales de televisión, radio y plataformas digitales a nivel mundial.Su trabajo como actriz incluye más de doce telenovelas, varias obras de teatro clásico español y contemporáneo, cortometrajes y largometrajes, y la conducción de programas matutinos en México y Estados Unidos, además de comerciales de imagen y videos publicitarios y corporativos.Sigue a Nicky en:Instagram @nickymondellini Twitter @nicky3ch_nicky  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nickymondellinivoiceover   LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/nickymondellinivoiceover

For a special treat, our guest today is Nigeria's Emeka Onunkwo, casting director for nigerianvoicebank.com, and founder of VOAfrica 2021 - Africa's Largest Voice Over Conference. We will chat about the state of the voice-over industry on the African continent, its potential, and the hurdles it is currently facing. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/nb2uoZMz8WA  * Find out why localization provides so many opportunities for voice artists all over Africa and around the world * We talk about VO in Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire.. VOAfrica 2021 is a 3 part vision. The first part is to create a platform where African voice-over talents can Learn, Network, and grow their VO business. The second is then to help African talents resident in Africa cast for global projects while simplifying global access to these African talents. Finally, the 3rd part of the vision is to help African voice projects go global through partnerships and collaborations. VOAfrica 2021 was sponsored by SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts and Sciences), nvb.ng and Gravy For The Brain https://www.gravyforthebrain.com/ https://www.sovas.org/   Get in touch: https://voafrica.com/ IG: @aemie44 & @voicebankng Twitter: @voicebankng FB: https://www.facebook.com/NigerianVoiceBank/   00:00 - Intro 00:47 - How Start 06:07 - VO Industry Nigeria 06:24 - Platforms 08:29 - Localising Content 13:14 - Traveling 15:08 - VO Africa Conference 20:41 - Future Conferences   Join the Facebook group: Mzansi Voice-Over People https://www.facebook.com/groups/mzansivoiceoverpeople Buy me a coffee if you learned something valuable today! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gaellegosselin Contact me voice@gaellegosselin.com 

From Santa Rosa, CA, this is 19 Stories, I'm Cheryl Holling For those of you who may be joining me for the first time, 19Stories is about women and men from all walks of life doing the extraordinary in their everyday. Their will to live, press-on & press-through their personal fears and move into a future filled with hope. So Hello and welcome to a brief recap of the She Podcasts Live! Conference that I attended last week in Scottsdale AZ For those of you who do not podcast you may be wondering why I would do a recap on an industry event that may not apply to your lives or business.  Well for one, it was the first time in almost two years that I had engaged with really anyone outside of a very small circle and certainly on the scale that I did last week. Given the pandemic you may have been living a similar existence and with more people getting vaxed and life beginning to open up once again, god-willing for real this time, you may be looking to enlarge your circle and engage with more people as well. I have to say that getting on a plane, being in closed quarters and that close to a couple of hundred people just to get to my destination, raised some fear and anxiety for me and I actually had a bit of a panic attack.  So much so that when my cousin picked me up at the airport in Phoenix, I all but walked right past him directly into his car without barely saying hello...thankfully he understood and saw that I was operating out of my normal comfort zone than what I've been used to for the past 20 months and graciously forgave me for what otherwise could be construed as a bit rude. I got to the conference a couple of days early as I had the pleasure of working with She Podcasts for the better part of the past 5 months in putting together their SWAG bags for the event and I was to be working with a team of people, some known and others that became new friends, to coordinate the bags, check-in and registration materials and get settled before the conference began.  I had never been to Scottsdale and to say that the desert during the Fall is magical is an understatement!  To add to the majesty, the property where the conference was held was absolutely gorgeous with pools, walking trails, close to Camelback Mountain and my favorite coffee shop that no longer exists in Sonoma County within an almost 2 mile walking distance allowing me to get out and walk my almost 4 miles each morning and take in the beauty of the desert at sunrise.  Just Spectacular! Another apprehension about gathering with so many others after only getting to know a fraction of the 400+ women via Zoom, is that it is always different meeting people in person than getting to know them online.  Also, and I'll speak for myself, how do I behave after not really having live, in-person conversations for so long, will we be supportive of one-another, allow that not all of us will be comfortable being fully present right out of the gate? Well, the organizers of She Podcasts LIVE! Handled that with great aplomb by not only having badges that designated if you were an extrovert, introvert, etc...but giving color-coded lanyards that also let others know if you were comfortable with close physical contact such as hugs or did you need your space or something in between.  Systems that prior to the pandemic would seem silly but ones that made perfect sense as we came together after being apart for so long. The beauty of the women I worked with on the event was that we were all sympatico in our personalities, humor, and our mutual desire to serve and to also get the most out of the time we were there.   Given I am still relatively new to podcasting, I went with an open heart and mind to learn all that I could in making my podcast better, how to expand my audience and learn what I could about monetizing it so that I can continue producing content on a weekly basis.  Podcasting, although very rewarding can be really hard and I wanted to meet with like-minded women who've been doing it a lot longer than I have and have learned to be really successful and some very profitable form it. Although I launched my podcast as a passion project,  there are hard-costs associated with podcasts and rather than come out of pocket for those expenses I'd like to be able to cover them. I share that with you so that if you do have an idea or dream of producing your own podcast that you're aware of some of what's involved with doing so. Speaking of which, after almost 4 days of back to back panels, speakers and podcasts representing every genre, age and racial diversity, networking at the parties or a small while out on a walk or sitting by an intimate fire in the courtyard, my major takeaways is: Everyone has a unique voice and story that if you have the desire, drive and passion to tell it then podcasting is a perfect medium to do so. You need partnerships; other people, in this case women, to walk this journey with you, help you in your challenges, hold you accountable and to celebrate your victories. Your brand, if you will, is your own unique personality and voice and thus your podcast, business, fill in the blank is not going to be the same as someone else so for gosh sakes learn from others but stop comparing your progress or success to someone else Find what is and what is not working for you, change what you can and then change your mindset about what you can't Just because you can do it all doesn't mean you should!  This is a big one for me as for now I am a one-person show when it comes to both producing my podcast and pursuing my voiceover work.  Thus one of the reasons that I would like my podcast to be self-sustaining and make a bit of money so that I may actually begin farming out some of the work. And finally, with the following pearl of wisdom courtesy of the Satellite Sisters, “what women do, think and say should not be dismissed by the news of the day”?  Meaning we are more than news bites and what is deemed important on the local news.  OUR VOICE MATTERS And I believe that by being willing to be vulnerable, share our stories, our fears, our bravery and tools to overcome those fears, can we live into the hope of a healthier future. One of the mixed blessings of attending a conference in a beautifully relaxing and inspiring environment, with equally empowering and beautiful people, is coming down the other side of the “contact high” so to speak. My heart and mind are full and grateful and yet sad to not be around the energy and acceptance found in a brief moment of time, camaraderie and connection. It is my desire that by continuing to share people's stories on 19 Stories: from Fear to Hope is that I'm able to present a common thread of hope that will help you for a moment of time as well. I want to share that the very next day upon returning from my immersion into the world of podcasting, that I received notification that my little podcast that could was nominated for a SOVAS Award (aka The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences) for Best Podcast.  To say that I'm honored would be an understatement and I'm so very grateful to all of my guests who have trusted me enough to share their stories.  I look forward to being able to do so for as long as you, my listener, want to hear them. Until the next episode, stay Healthy and Hopeful. If you liked this, or any of the other episodes, make sure you like, review and share.  You can also leave a recorded review via my website at: https://www.soundsatchelstudios.com/19stories-podcast Thank you ; - )

Why do ghouls and other creatures of the night haunt the remnants of the house of Dhoon?  Sax Rohmer, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. Thank you to all of our financial supporters. We couldn't do this without you, and we really appreciate your support. We've set it up so that for a five-dollar monthly donation, you get a monthly code for $8 off any audiobook order. Give more, and you get more! It actually takes quite a bit to make this show every week, and I really appreciate all the help I can get. The content curation, the direction, editing, marketing, artwork, and of course, the narrating, that's all me. I also have to hire out some of the work, as well, so every little bit helps. Go to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com today, and become a financial supporter. You'll be glad you did. Thank you so much. And if you can't support us financially right now, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, so more folks can find us. Go now to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter today. 813, the fourth novel in the Arsène Lupin series is also now available! Head on over to classictalesaudiobooks.com and pick up this fantastic adventure! And if you'd like to save 2 dollars when you get 813, simply enter the coupon code: podcast. No subscription, no additional purchase necessary, just enter the word podcast, and save 2 bucks. This is the last week for this promotion.  The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences has nominated Scaramouche as a finalist for a SOVAS award! We are going up against a few icons in the narration industry whom I've actually paid for training! It's about as prestigious as they come. I'm shocked and honored to be a nominee for this very special award. And now, The Knight of the Necropolis, Part 3 of 8, by Sax Rohmer. Tap here to purchase 813, Arsène Lupin Vol. 4, by Maurice Leblanc!   Tap here to go to www.classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter!   Tap here to go to our merchandise store!   Tap here to visit our YouTube Channel:  

Here is the part two of my conversation with Rudy Gaskins. He's the Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts and Sciences) and international nonprofit corporation that oversees That's Voiceover!™ Career Expo, the Voice Arts® Awards and multiple programs providing training, education, academic/financial aid scholarships and career counseling for voice actors. Check out the website and their upcoming That's Voiceover Conference! https://www.sovas.org/  We now have a shop on Tee Public and we have shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, notebooks, mugs, masks and so on. Check out the website and get some fun merch! Thanks so much for listening! http://tee.pub/lic/HzUIT6hAiRM 

I had the pleasure of talking with Rudy Gaskins. He's the Co-founder, Chairman and CEO of SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts and Sciences) and international nonprofit corporation that oversees That's Voiceover!™ Career Expo, the Voice Arts® Awards and multiple programs providing training, education, academic/financial aid scholarships and career counseling for voice actors. Check out the website and their upcoming That's Voiceover Conference! https://www.sovas.org/  We now have a shop on Tee Public and we have shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, notebooks, mugs, masks and so on. Check out the website and get some fun merch! Thanks so much for listening! http://tee.pub/lic/HzUIT6hAiRM 

Adaptability is your superpower. Keeping on top of changing trends, technologies, and reads is what makes a marketable voice actor. Co-Founder and CEO of SOVAS, Rudy Gaskins joins us this week to discuss how being adaptable will keep us working during the rise of AI voices. Join Anne and Rudy four our next installment of the voice and AI series where we discuss how to stay relevant, why now is the time to get in the AI game, and how the future of voiceover, both union and non-union may be impacted by this disruptive technology. Guest Bio Rudy is the Co-founder, Chairman & CEO of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences™ (SOVAS™), an international nonprofit corporation that oversees That's Voiceover!™ Career Expo, the Voice Arts® Awards, and multiple programs providing training, education, academic/financial aid scholarships and career counseling for voice actors. Rudy has also worked on Union sound editing and music production. Transcript >> It's time to take your business to the next level, the BOSS level! These are the premiere Business Owner Strategies and Successes being utilized by the industry's top talent today. Rock your business like a BOSS, a VO BOSS! Now let's welcome your host, Anne Ganguzza. Anne: Hey everyone. Welcome to the VO BOSS podcast, the AI and Voice series. I'm your host, Anne Ganguzza, and today it is my pleasure to have special guest Rudy Gaskins, the co-founder, chairman and CEO of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, otherwise known as SOVAS, an international nonprofit corporation that oversees the That's Voiceover career expo and the Voice Arts Awards and multiple programs that provide training, education, and financial aid to voice actors. So in addition to this, Rudy was also a union sound editor for Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing," and a music editor for Brian Depalma's "The Untouchables," and last, but certainly not least, and I don't want to make him angry, he holds a second degree black belt in taekwondo. Thank you so much for joining me, Rudy, and welcome to the show. Rudy: It's a pleasure. Thank you for having me, Anne. Anne: Well, I am very excited to talk to you today about this topic, which seems to be on everybody's minds, and that is of AI and the voiceover industry. And you had sent out an email to your subscribers the other day -- I was one of those and I received it -- entitled "Adaptability is Your Superpower." And in that email, you asked us to take a look at the impact that artificial intelligence is having on the world of the voice arts. And I really liked that you had this quote in the beginning from the French philosopher, that the sad thing about artificial intelligence is that it lacks artifice and therefore intelligence, which I think is a really great way to lead off that conversation because it is a very sensitive topic for most of us. Talk to me a little bit about how you feel about AI voices and their impact on the voiceover world today. Rudy: Well, I guess the first thing I would say is that there are, there are many uses for AI voices that are critical to life and death situations. And so it's important not to look at artificial intelligence and automatically assume bad things, automatically paint a picture of doom and gloom. For voice actors, it's very different because we're literally talking about our livelihoods and I'm not a voice actor, but I, I speak on behalf of voice actors as, as the chairman of SOVAS, and SOVAS, our very existence is only because of voice actors. So we do have a dog in this fight, so to speak, but there is a lot of emotion that services -- when you're talking about taking away people's livelihoods. But what's missing beyond the emotion is really understanding how AI is finding its way into the zeitgeist of communication and seeing more clearly why producers are using AI and for what reasons they're using it. And I think when you start to look more carefully at the why, you begin to understand it better, and it lessens the anxiety in terms of whether you in particular are at risk, given the kind of voice work you may be doing. Anne: Do you think all types of voice work are going to be effected ultimately or what particular genres? Rudy: I think ultimately they will all be affected to some degree, and some, the AI aspect may fall away because it's not as effective, and others, it may become more of a hybrid where, hey, we need to do it this way in order to manage money, manage time, and well, those two things alone is enough. But I think all of it will be tested. Anne: Mmm, yes. I, I think it's important that you said in the very beginning that you think that some of it will fall away. And I think yes, due to people using it and seeing if it's acceptable or they like it, or they don't like it, and they tweak -- and I think that that's something that as voice actors may feel that their livelihoods are being impacted so greatly with this, it's fear, based on fear. But I think we do need to really understand that I think there's going to be a testing period where people see if these voices will work for their need. And that's an important thing that we tend to forget, and we tend to get very up in arms, and basically just out of fear, just make a blanket statement saying that we never want to affiliate ourselves with an AI voice ever again. Rudy: Right, just say no! Anne: Just say no! And somehow we might get labeled, if we, if we look at AI voices, as if we are contributing to the demise of the industry. Your thoughts on that. Rudy: Yeah. That's, I think it's just the opposite. If we put our heads in the sand and hope it goes away, we're just going to find ourselves out of work. And, you know, AI is here. It's not a thing that's coming. It's not a thing that anyone is testing to see if it will work. It does work, you know, on many different levels. And so it is here. And the smart thing to do is to examine it, and see how it works, and see where it works best, and why people are choosing it, whether it be money or, or just creating more efficient processes for getting the work done. And so that you can then know how you can fit into that. And you've got to test it for yourself. You've got to play with it, and learn about it, and hear from the people who are on the development side. And because there are lots of jobs now that are in the AI space, and kids are coming out of college with a focus on artificial intelligence. So it's not going anywhere. Learn about it, and your chances of thriving as a voice actor are going to be better. Anne: I think also you have something in your newsletter that talked about that your voice is your own personal signature that ultimately no amount of programming can really replace. And I think that that's also important for us to remember that I believe that there is a place for AI voices, but perhaps not in places in voice acting that require maybe long format or a lot of the acting. A lot of times people will refer to it, what level of acting is AI going to replace? What are your thoughts on that? Rudy: Well, one AI is starting with actual voices. So the best AI that you're going to hear is going to be sourced from a real person who is making every attempt that they can conceive of to bring emotion and nuance to what they record. And then the technology is looking very carefully, and it's getting smarter every day, to make sure that it can replicate emotions and nuance. It's not going to ever be, I don't believe, as sophisticated as, as a human being because we can react in a millisecond to something that's emotional, whereas that has to all be programmed into AI. So I believe acting will remain key, whether you're recording your voice to put it into a bank, or whether you're the developer who's trying to manipulate the voices so that they have more resonance with human sensibilities, acting is going to be key. And perhaps those who are not studying acting, but are strictly focused on voice acting would do well to expand their skills on the acting side of things. Because as even with AI coming into prominence on some level, when you compare one voice to the next, there's going to be a judgment about whether it's better or worse. And if your performance is better, then you're going to win the day. Anne: Yeah, if your performance is better for the particular application. Rudy: Yes. Anne: So do you think that every voice actor should create an AI voice? Rudy: I think it's going to happen. You know, I, at this point, I'm not endorsing how people should actually use the information as much as saying, get the information, know what it's about, understand it, and then make the smartest choice for you. And, you know, sometimes we create technologies because we can without thinking about whether we should. Not every technology that gets created is a positive disruption. If something causes a loss of massive jobs in the country, and the upside is that, you know, two people get rich, obviously that's a bad choice. On the other hand, some technologies create more jobs and open up new evidence. And the number of people who are doing voice acting in the niche areas where AI may have an impact is probably not going to change the unemployment rate in the United States. Knowing that you can be swept away like that is part of what's very agonizing. It would create a lot of fear, but knowing how it works and where to use it and how to use it is going to enable you to be able to be a part of the growth as opposed to a casualty. Anne: Yeah. Well, I've been thinking, you know, as of late, after I've been doing a lot of research on the topic, because I've been doing a lot of podcasts on it, that AI, I think, is wonderful for a lot of things. And I think it's kind of just feeling out this voice acting replacement kind of deal where, you know, it's going to be what I think the consumer of the media is going to accept. It's kind of like, you know, video production and, and music when it went digital, and then video production went, oh, we can shoot movies on our phones. And so I think this is kind of feeling its way. And I think that the technology is only as good as the humans that are developing it. And I, I'm hoping that, you know, ultimately it will find its place where we can all survive in this industry and, and have a piece of it and it actually generates more work for us. However -- Rudy: Yeah, that would be great. Anne: -- I know that it's -- yeah. I like to believe in that. And I, I like to think that it's going to evolve that way, because, you know, with these, with certain cases that have been prevalent in the news recently, the TikTok case with Bev Standing, and then also the Anthony Bourdain movie, where they used a few lines of, of AI -- what are your thoughts about how voice talent can protect their voices? I think that these cases might be able to help enact laws that might protect our voices. But what are your thoughts? Rudy: I'm, I'm already hearing the producers, who are really pushing AI, in many cases are already talking about how they're going to pay the actors, and ensure that when they, when they add lines, for example, and the actor is not there, and they're just using the voice to fix the script or to generate an entirely new script, that the actor will get paid as if they showed up and did the job. If they make fixes, the actor gets paid, as if they showed up and did the fix. That's, that's where the battle is on, on the economic front. It will still be a matter of hiring talent to do the original source material. And then it's just, how do we keep track of that and make sure that people are getting paid -- Anne: Right. Rudy: -- and that the buyers are being straight with everybody. But I think that fight is going to be on the economic front. You know, when you, you talk about the acting side of it again, I mean, in my heart, I believe that there are inalienable traits of being human that really do sustain us through, through oral communication. And those things are, they're not, I don't believe they're trackable or traceable in such a way that you can kind of write an algorithm about it. You can mimic it, but when it comes to how we communicate with each other -- and a lot of it is also already lost in, in video games and things in terms of body language and things that happen that are part of communication that only happened when it's an actual person. And we feel these things, these things happen in microseconds all the time. So even for animals, you know, the, you know, not that we aren't animals, but even with, you know, other kinds of animals, they make sounds, and that's part of how they communicate with each other. And if you were to record those things and try to create something that would communicate animal to animal, I'm not sure how effective that would be. Anne: Hmm, interesting. Now also you're a director, Rudy. Rudy: Yes. Anne: So what, you know, I'm thinking how directable -- I mean, thoughts on being able to direct an AI voice? That's a little bit difficult right now. And I don't know, I don't know if you've heard anything, if it's going to be as possible as you think. I know that you can tweak some AI voices in terms of pitch and pacing and possible emotion, but I'm not quite sure. There's so many nuances of the human emotion. What are your thoughts about that? Rudy: Yeah, well, here's -- the scary, the scary news is that as much as we recognize the quality of great acting and the nuance of communication, the consumer is not that concerned. That's where we lose, that people are, are happy with good enough. And we see that everywhere. I mean, there was a time when I thought I will never watch a movie on a seven-inch screen, but then I was thrilled that I could find one in the back of my seat on an airplane because it gave me something to do. Anne: Right, right. Rudy: And people use their phones to watch movies all the time. But once upon a time we thought that'll never work. That's crazy to even consider. But it's a matter of convenience. I work -- I'm working now with the audio description, which is narration for blind people, to be able to understand what's being seen on the screen. And many of them would rather have an electronic synthesized voice that was not created from a source than to have nothing. Anne: Right, right. Good point. And that's kind of the scary point, right? Rudy: Yeah. Anne: It's what, it's what the consumer is going to say is, well, it's okay. It's good enough. And I think that's almost impossible for us to really -- I mean, I wish I could see into the future -- but I, I have a feeling over time, especially with, you know, voice technologies like Alexa, and hopefully you don't have one there that I just [laughs] that I just woke up. Or the voice technologies, I mean, children are using them on a day-to-day, and I think that it all starts with your ear and what your ear is used to and what, just what you get used to as being the norm. Rudy: That's right. Anne: I think that as the years go on with people using -- I know that I've been using my voice technology more and more, and as long as I know that it's a voice and it's a synthesized voice, I'm okay with it. I think if the quality gets to be too human-like and I might, and I have like, just a, a note that isn't human-like I might be like, hmm, I don't know if I trust that anymore. And I think that might have a lot to do with using AI voices in commercial spots where trust has a lot to do with things in terms of selling. Rudy: Yeah, I think commercials is one of the places where it will be a difficult road for AI. Anne: Yeah, yeah. Or maybe long format like narration, I'm thinking, that might require some acting and some human engagement. Rudy: Mm-hmm. But there, again, it becomes a matter of how much quality do you -- is really required. Anne: Right. Rudy: Again, for audio description, like I said, there are synthesized voices that are completely manufactured without starting from a human source. And that can be fine for certain things, you know, reading something that's on a screen, for example, when you have nothing else at your disposal, then you're thrilled to have at least that. And so that will always be pushing back against, you know, having a human voice, you know, replete with all the nuances. The, I think the other issue is speed with which you can get information to people. Anne: Yeah. Rudy: And it takes time to record human beings in a booth. And there are lots of cases where we need the information more than we need the nuance. And we'll take advantage of that. The young folks growing up, they're actually learning to decipher these types of voices. It's not, it's not, it's not something new for them. It's what they're born into. Anne: Right, right. Rudy: So they're, they're already learning to decipher and figure out what nuances between the lines. So at some point there won't be much of an argument in terms of, you know, great acting, makes all the difference. There's going to be some sort of common ground there, some sort of middle ground. Anne: So where do you see the industry in five to ten years? Right now, it's like, hmm, I can, I totally understand. And of course, as the younger generation comes up, are they going to be even caring about the nuances really? Where do you see industry in five to ten years? Rudy: Well, I do, I do think what we're calling the nuances will still be a factor in five years. I won't go to ten because I think the shakeup in the, in the fall, that is going to happen in less than five. Anne: Oh, I agree with you there. Yeah. Rudy: And, and that there will be instances like, like you suggested earlier with commercials where the appeal is very specific to, to a demographic, and the story that you're telling and the memory that you hope to create is essential. Because, you know, with commercials, people aren't running out to buy your product right away. You have to create something that lives in their mind until they come around to it. So one day I'm walking through the grocery aisle, and I think, oh my God, I've been thinking about trying that product. Maybe I'll grab it now that I'm out of dishwashing liquid, I'll try this one, versus the promo, for example, where it's tonight at nine. Anne: Right, right. Rudy: Then you're either going to show up or you're not. So creating those kinds of memorable stories does require a kind of detailed nuance enacted and specifying -- Anne: That's what sells. Rudy: Yeah. Anne: Yeah. That has been a longstanding marketing 101 kind of piece of knowledge that, you know, selling by emotion really works. Rudy: Yeah, and advertisers love that part of the process. Anne: Yeah. Rudy: It's not a hindrance to the process. It's not a, it's not a waste of time. It's not taking up a kind of, kind of time that would interfere with the process at all. Anne: Right. That's very interesting. I find because I do a lot of corporate narration myself, which to me, with Fortune 500 comp -- or brands that really want to invest money in their message and using those tactics to sell, I figure corporate brands actually just have longer. It's a more, more of a soft sell for corporate narration. And so for me, I'm hoping that that work, where you have companies that want to have that human engagement and, and be able to touch on that story and to create that emotion, that they will still be requiring human voices. Although I did read or I have a lot of people that have said that e-learning, you know, corporate narration -- I think explainers might be probably quicker to go than corporate narration, which like I've always maintained, is more than a minute and less than maybe four or five minutes of a soft sell. Kind of like what I compare to be a Super Bowl commercial where there's more time to tell the story. So I'm hoping that that genre is going to still work with the human voice, as well as e-learning for those companies that really need to have that teacher behind the mic and have that engagement. Rudy: Absolutely. And you, you cite the brands and what they will choose to do. And that makes a big difference because you have brands like American Express and Lexus, and these brands are luxury brands -- Anne: Yup. Rudy: -- that care a lot about how they manage their messaging. And when, even when it comes to, you know, explainers, they do a lot of B2B communication -- Anne: Sure. Rudy: -- with their partners. And those folks who are working at those companies, who need to hear those messages are just like you and me sitting at home. We have to be inspired. You know, if you want me to get up and, and partner appropriately with our new company, that -- a new company that's now working with us, American Express, for example, does a credit card with Delta Airlines. So they have to communicate to Delta Airlines staff, what they're doing, and how to, how to sell this, and how to build that partnership. If you send them an electronic message, it may fall on deaf ears. So even though it's an explainer, and it's, and it's something that's on the Internet only, you're talking to real people who require being excited and inspired -- Anne: Yeah. Rudy: -- to take action. Anne: Mm-hmm. And if I remember correctly, I mean, Rudy, you've spent years doing branding for companies, if I'm correct. Rudy: Yes. Anne: Did you -- you've had a branding company for years. And so you've worked with companies that may want to have, like, that voice be part of the brand, maybe part of a, what I call a sonic brand. What are your thoughts about how AI and, and a human voice can work in regards to being a total voice for the brand? Rudy: Yeah, that comes, kind of comes back to that five-year shake-out. I think in the near future, the human voice rules when it comes to a sonic signature, because we've always had non-human sonic signatures that are either musical or sound effects. And so we know what those are and we deal with them accordingly. But when you have a human voice like Ving Rhames' Arby's commercials -- Anne: Yup. Rudy: -- "we have the meats," that stands out in a way that, you know, shook everything up. I mean, I even hear similar music being used on other fast food chains now with with an over-the-top voice because advertisers are known for glomming onto whatever is hugely successful. Anne: Sure. Rudy: So they're all following Arby's now and trying to create that sonic signature. Anne: I would imagine though, if they could make an AI voice out of him, that that might work for their maybe phone system, right? That's what I'm thinking maybe the human voice with an AI voice together would make all aspects of the company similarly branded. Rudy: Yeah. Anne: Yeah. Rudy: That's an excellent point. Anne: Yeah. Rudy: And since the voice is already out there, and we know it, even if the AI version is not quite it -- Anne: Right, it's close. Rudy: -- will fill in the blanks. Anne: Right, right. Interesting thought, interesting thought for voice talent, right, who are fearful that this is taking away their jobs, maybe this actually will offer an opportunity to become a voice for a company. Rudy: Yeah. Anne: And I think that that wouldn't be a bad thing to aim for. [laughs] As a voice actor. Rudy: Yeah, I think the worst case scenario is that we're using human voices to source this material. Nothing has changed in that sense, that you're still one of tens of thousands in a voice bank. And you want to be there when someone reaches out for a particular sound. And once you have that sound, you're going to be promoting it. You know, you're gonna be promoting your voice. Anne: That's a, that's a good point. I think that that's something I want to also reiterate for maybe voice talent who are, who are fearful, is that not everybody's going to have an AI voice created. I mean, there's still going to be a selection of voices to choose from. And if this is the wave of the future, if this is what is evolving, and you want to stay within the industry, it's a thought, you know, you could be a part of that pool. And I don't believe that the technology nor do I believe that the laws are going to be there in place for a company to just create a voice out of, let's say, media without licensing and without permission. I do believe that that's probably in the next five years where you're saying a lot of this is going to kind of shake out and get hopefully worked out. I think that those laws are going to be, you know, completely enacted and put in place, because there's going to be -- Rudy: I believe so. Anne: -- there's going to be a few incidents where it's going to be not licensed or not used without permission. And I think that just that's, everybody's going to just make it so. [laughs] There'll be a lawsuit. There'll be something that we'll just -- there will have to be laws enacted to prevent that from happening. And also from companies that are less than ethical. Rudy: Correct. Everything I've read coming from producers that are being interviewed and producing work in AI has included paying the actors fairly. And I think that that's a good sign, that conversation is part of what they're projecting in their, in their public relations and in their process. We have to push that. We have to keep that conversation alive and not let it become a maybe or maybe not kind of thing, but an obvious fair and equal choice. Anne: Yes, I agree. And I think that also voice talent need to really look closely with companies that they may be working with. If they're thinking about this, or if they happen to see an audition that comes around for a TTS, or if they're being asked to record, you know, lots of lines for what may seem like a good amount of money at the time. But I think that it's important that they all, that all voice actors that see that kind of opportunity really take time to look at it and make sure that it's valid. And even me, I'm at the point where if I see anything like that, and it, and it interests me, or if I might want to work with the company, I'm having a lawyer look up [laughs] or work with me to, like, look over any documentation to make sure that my voice is protected. Rudy: Yeah. That's, that's very smart. Woe to the voice actor who doesn't hire a lawyer to look at a contract first. Anne: Right, right? Especially now, I think especially now, I think it's really, really important when you're doing -- because that type of information is what is required to make an AI voice, a lot of information. And in regards to, you know, celebrity voiceovers, I don't think that that's going to happen too quickly unless they're getting paid. And I -- Rudy: Right. Anne: -- I'm hoping that the union is going to really start having a voice. So far as today, I've heard that they're looking into it. They've commented on a lot of things, but I haven't heard anything officially from the union about AI voices. Have you heard anything? Rudy: Well, no, just the same thing you're just suggesting. Anne: Yeah, yeah. Rudy: And, but, you know, the union has been weakened tremendously as result of non-union work. Anne: Yes. Rudy: Union actors, talented union actors who teach voiceover to newbies. And so those people become really good because they're getting trained by -- Anne: Sure. Rudy: -- really good people. And then they're out doing non-union work. So the union is, is kind of struggling -- Anne: Yeah. Rudy: -- because they have not updated their outlook and their way of communicating or connecting with actors. Anne: Yes. Rudy: And the union is only as strong as its membership. So that's a, a weakness right now. Anne: That's another podcast episode probably to talk about what could be done, because I think that they need to be involved. Rudy: Yeah. Anne: I'm hoping that they will be involved to help protect, help to protect. Rudy: Well, folks are definitely turning to the union now -- Anne: Yeah, yeah. Rudy: -- and asking these questions as a result of AI and hoping that they'll, they'll get something done. The union has tended to be more pro its regularly working talent. Anne: Sure, absolutely. Rudy: And a multitude of actors who are union, but not working regularly. Anne: You know, but also they're very connected obviously to actors, you know, on camera actors as well, where I think that some of this is they're going to be wanting, especially with the Anthony Bourdain kind of fiasco, that that happened. I think that they're going to be probably involved sooner than maybe they thought [laughs], so in terms of protecting their voice actors. So tell us, do you think, ultimately, since you are the CEO and founder of the SOVAS awards, Voice Arts Awards, you think that you'll have a, an award category for anything AI coming up soon? Rudy: We've had an award category for AI for three years. Anne: Wait, where've I been? Rudy: Artificial intelligence, as well as augmented reality. But the way, the way it works is the voices have been actual actors. So as you know, these are, these are voice actors who were submitted -- Anne: Oh, gotcha, right, right. For the, yeah, for the best, that's right. I do remember that category last year. Wow. So Rudy, it has been so enlightening talking to you today. I really appreciate your perspective and -- Rudy: Thank you, Anne. Anne: Yeah. BOSS listeners out there, I think that we just need to really educate ourselves, and you've been a great part of helping us to do that, Rudy. So I really appreciate that. How can people get in touch with you if they'd like to know more, know more about SOVAS, know more about Voice Arts? Rudy: Oh, sure. Well, go to our website for one. And that's very simple, SOVAS.org, and there, you will find our events, and you can find out about, learn about our mission. There're auditions that are available as part of That's Voiceover, which is coming up in November. And so there, there are three audition opportunities, and the first one will show up next week and the others will continue to roll out. That will be two scholarship opportunities. Anne: Awesome. Rudy: This year, That's Voiceover is giving away $20,000 in studio gear. Anne: Whoa. Rudy: So -- Anne: That's amazing. Rudy: Yeah. I still can't believe it, but between some of our sponsors, they put that together. Anne: That's fantastic. Rudy: Yeah. So all those who attend That's Voiceover -- Anne: Is that going to be in New York this year or LA? Rudy: That's Voiceover will be virtual. Anne: Ah, okay, good to know. Good to know. Rudy: We're very careful about that. Anne: Yeah. Rudy: And I'm glad we did hold onto that virtual position this year because COVID is still kicking around. Anne: I know. And I, yeah, there's, there's a couple of conferences that are going to be in person, and I'm not quite sure anymore because yeah. We're having a flare up over here. Rudy: Yeah. That's, that's what I've been hearing. Some folks are concerned about that now. Anne: Yeah, yeah, a little bit. Rudy: I would be. Anne: Absolutely. So SOVAS, That's Voiceover in the scholarships. Wow, fantastic. Rudy: Yeah. The scholarships and we're working on some new scholarships right now with Pandora. Anne: Oh fantastic. Rudy: We're going to keep adding stuff, you know, value that people can find here. I mean, we are a nonprofit organization. So a big part of our mission is to, to, to be charitable, and our sponsors understand that. And so we look to partner with them to find ways to, to help people to grow. And studio gear is a big one. Anne: Well, fantastic. Rudy: And training is a big one. Anne: Yep. It absolutely is. And I appreciate all of your efforts in the community, and I know our BOSS listeners do too. And so thank you so much again for joining me today. I'd like to give a big shout-out to our sponsor ipDTL that allows me to connect with people such as Rudy. And thank you again, BOSSes, for listening. You guys, have an amazing week and we'll see you next week. Bye. Rudy: Bye-bye, all! >> Join us next week for another edition of VO BOSS with your host Anne Ganguzza. And take your business to the next level. Sign up for our mailing list at voBOSS.com and receive exclusive content, industry revolutionizing tips and strategies, and new ways to rock your business like a BOSS. Redistribution with permission. Coast to Coast connectivity via ipDTL. 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Loneliness we know is a huge issue for many older people, as are losing self-confidence and mobility. Community drama classes for seniors being held in several Wellington suburbs are encouraging people to get out of their homes and using their imagination. Voice Arts runs the classes that promote improvisation and imagination, with the support of the city council and Wellington Community Trust. I have reported on a class held at a Wellington rest home previously on Standing Room Only - this time I headed to Karori see meet the budding thespians and those who take the class - experienced theatre practitioners Jacquiline Coats and Hillary Norris.

The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences is so very necessary in our VO World.  Now, with their Voice Arts Awards, coming up in December, Podcasters can enter their work as well.  SOVAS, your "happy place", wants to hear from you, today.

Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. Show NotesDate: 6/4/21Name of show: Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R.Episode title and number: Voice Arts Awards Presents Audio Description Episode #5Brief summary of the show: Welcome to another edition of Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. In each show, our co-hosts, Stephanae McCoy, Sylvia Stinson-Perez, and Nasreen Bhutta will discuss Bold, Blind, and Beauty related topics. Our goal for every program will be a special focus on accessibility, inclusion, and representation."But for everyone that's involved or who's on any level in the process of making these choices you have to push back wherever you see a situation that is lacking in awareness of diversity and inclusion. And stand up to it by pointing to the opportunity for positive change, for inclusion." ~Rudy Gaskins One phone conversation was all it took for a mainstream company to make the decision to embrace inclusion. We are so excited to share with you that three categories of Audio Description will be presented at this year's Voice Arts Awards Gala in December. Rudy Gaskins, Co-Founder of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences sits down with us to discuss this exciting news!Bullet points of key topics & timestamps: Introducing Rudy Gaskins  | 0:45History Of The Voice Arts | 2:14How To Become A Voice Artist | 3:49Audio Description Nomination Process | 5:05A.I.R. In The Judging Process | 7:51Audio Description Categories | 9:26The Benefits of Audio Description | 10:30Embracing Inclusion | 11:47Taking A Stand To Increase Diversity | 13:18Advice For Future Voice Artists | 15:21Supporting Our Mission | 17:38  Reflections On The Importance Of Audio Description |  18:36Contact information & social media handles: Email Rudy Gaskins  rudy@sovas.orgFacebook @SovasVoiceInstagram @societyvoiceartsTwitter @SovasVoice  LinkedIn @SocietyOfVoiceArtsAndSciencesCalls to action: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @BoldBlindBeauty Share Bold Blind Beauty On A.I.R. |  boldblindbeautyonair.buzzsprout.comSupport Our Mission | “Blind Chicks With Attitude” Racerback TankMusic Credit: “New Inspiration” by BasspartoutX  https://audiojungle.net/item/new-inspiration/7204018

 Today I'm joined by the incredibly talented and humble Krysta Wallrauch; the recipient of the 2020 VO Atlanta Unicorn Award, Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Award Winner and a 2021 Reed Awards Finalist. In addition to recently signing with one of the most revered voiceover agencies in the business, Atlas Talent, she reprised her role of Grandma Yeti in the second installment of 'Junga and the Dancing Yeti' that premiered May 25th on YouTube. Join me as I welcome Krysta Wallrauch to 19Stories...   If you'd like to contact Krysta, you can reach her via the following: Business email: krysta@krystawallrauch.com   Business website: https://www.krystawallrauch.com   Social Media Links:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwallrauchvo/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystawallrauch/

(TSAP S01E06) Throwback time to another Season 1 episode! In 2014, Sam chatted with Joan Baker! Joan is a voice artist, vo coach, & Co-Founder/VP of Society of Voice Arts and Science (SOVAS) & the Voice Arts Awards and more. As you can tell she is a woman of many talents! "They discuss her journey into VO and the challenge of being a POC during that time, her voice over work, her book Secrets of Voiceover Success and great advice!" Edited and restored by Sam Hughes This episode and so much more at: www.thesoundarchitect.co.uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSoundArchitect Twitter: @SoundDesignUK Facebook: facebook.com/thesoundarchitect.co.uk Instagram: thesoundarchitectofficial Stay up to date via our Monthly Newsletter as well: www.thesoundarchitect.co.uk/newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesoundarchitect/message

Marc Preston has spent the last thirty years working as a professional voiceover talent. He's voiced countless projects on his journey, from national advertising campaigns, to network promos and everything in between. Beyond his work on the mic, he's spent a fair amount of time on-camera. From the time he was seven years old, he's appeared in a variety of film and television projects. He also spent time as a major market radio talent, as well as hosted his own national syndicated show on the ABC Radio Networks. For the past two decades, Marc has taken this bank of experience and shared it with hundreds of voiceover students from around the world. As a voiceover coach and consultant, he's worked with a variety of talented performers. He's been sought out by numerous films and television actors, and been instrumental in helping them to effectively bridge their acting skillset to voiceover. Marc embraces every opportunity to “pay it forward” and be of service to talent at every level of experience. He founded and oversees one of the largest social media portals in the world for voiceover professionals. “The VoiceOver Community” (and Facebook group of the same name) provides a daily resource for thousands of talent to connect, collaborate, learn and enjoy a sense of community with fellow voiceover professionals. In addition to his own efforts, Marc has also been honored with the opportunity to collaborate with the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences as a Juror for the Voice Arts Awards. Marc believes in always being a “working student.” Learning and evolving as a professional talent is important. Equally important to Marc, is the opportunity to mentor, contribute and help raise the bar for an industry that has given him so much over the past three decades.

In part 2 of Racism in Voice Overs and Beyond, our guest moderator Sherri Pullum has the panel go beyond voice overs in talking about racism.  Topics discussed are systemic racism; actionable steps to be a part of the solution; the most recent US presidential election and more. As with part 1, I invite you to listen with an open heart and mind.     Brief bios; links on our panelists and resources are below. Sheri Pullum our moderator is an actress, writer and producer.  She has a fabulous youtube show called Dreamers Unite which I highly recommend.    Joan Baker a veteran voice over talent, she is the co-founder of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences and is the author of Secrets of Voice-Over Success: Top Voice-Actors Reveal How They Did it   Kadine Anckle is an Executive Producer and Voice Over talent. She is a graduate of Penn State and holds a master from New York Institute of Technology.    Heather Keets Wright is the founder behind Wright Creative Agency, a content marketing, and video production firm based outside of CLT North Carolina. She is an industry thought leader, breast cancer survivor, and advocate, writer, editor, and content nerd.   Tanya D. Jones is an award winning writer, producer, and director who executes storytelling for virtual, social, and television platforms.  From set life to real life, she is a certified professional coach. In 2020 she left her media publishing career to create Mama Bear Media Group LLC and Your Life Coached.      Zoë Flowers is an author and international speaker whose poetry and essays can be found in several anthologies and journals. In 2004, Zoë interviewed survivors of domestic and sexual violence. From Ashes to Angel’s Dust: A Journey Through Womanhood is the book that emerged.    Resources   Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla Saad   Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates   The Danger of the Single Story- TED Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie    

Juana Plata habla sobre las herramientas que todo locutor debe tener para avanzar en su negocio.Ella es locutora comercial y fundadora junto con Natalia Rosminati del exitoso webcast ‘La Industria Desde Adentro”. Aquí nos comparte también sus consejos para la creación de un perfil sobresaliente y el manejo las redes sociales.Juana comenzó su carrera en los medios de comunicación como la coordinadora de asuntos de la comunidad y marketing para el canal 43 de Univisión en Atlanta. Durante ese tiempo ella utilizo su conocimiento en comunicación y periodismo, así como su experiencia propia como miembro de la comunidad LatinX para favorecer el crecimiento de la estación, en la población hispana del estado deGeorgia.En el 2013 decidió emprender su carrera como locutora, y rápidamente se convirtió en una de las locutora sbilingües más solicitadas en Estados Unidos.En su primeraño,Juana fue la voz de diezcomerciales para RadioyTV,a nive lnacional,además de grabar proyectos de e-learning, y narraciones corporativas par acompañías multinacionales.Actualmente sigue prestando su voz para una variedad de clientes de alto perfil.Juana ha sido nominada siete veces en varias categorías para los Voice Arts Awards, y fue ganadora del premio al Mejor Demo de Promos en 2018.                                          !..Juana ha sido ponente, presentadora y panelista en las conferencias de locución mas prestigiosas de Estados Unidos  yLatinoamérica,incluyendo OneVoice, VOAtlanta ,WOVOCON y VoiceMasters,y hasidopartedeljuzgado en los Voice Arts Awards de la Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, SOVAS, en 2019 y 2020.Visita https://www.laindustriadesdeadentro.com para suscribirte al webcast que se transmite todos los viernes por la tarde.Sigue a Juana Plata en sus redes sociales: @laindustriadesdeadentro y @juanaplatavoice Canva Pro es una herramienta que te permite crear lo que sea en pocos minutos con miles de hermosas imágenes y plantillas, prueba Canva Pro gratis por 30 días con este enlace: https://partner.com/lapizarraManeja tu base de datos y dale seguimiento a tus clientes y a tus proyectos con Monday.com, pruébalo gratis por 14 días en:https://mondaycom.grsm.io/lapizarra¡No olvides suscribirte a La Pizarra para tener acceso a todos los episodios, descárgalos y compártelos en redes sociales, tus comentarios son bien recibidos!** Visita https://www.nickymondellini.com para conocer el trabajo de la actriz, conductora y locutora Nicky Mondellini.Nicky tiene más de treinta años en el mundo del entretenimiento, su voz es escuchada en comerciales de televisión, radio y plataformas digitales a nivel mundial.Su trabajo como actriz incluye más de doce telenovelas, obras de teatro clásico español y contemporáneo, cortometrajes y largometrajes, además de comerciales y videos publicitarios y corporativos.Sigue a Nicky en Instagram @nickymondellini, Twitter @nicky3ch_nicky , Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nickymondellinivoiceover y LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/nickymondellinivoiceover  

The mission of the Society Of Voice Arts And Sciences™ (SOVAS™ ) is to connect job seekers to the consummate sources of training, education, mentoring, and employment opportunities required to create and sustain a successful career in the voiceover industry. The mission is accomplished with diversity and inclusion and through the ongoing development and administration of programs featuring educational events, financial scholarships, job placement, meaningful networking opportunities, and awards recognition through the Voice Arts® Award program.  I had a 3-day inside scoop of That's Voiceover!  Tune into the full episode now for all of the goodies!SOVAS Website Newsletter & Socials click hereCHONACAS Website Newsletter & Socials click here

In about 2012, I attended my first VO conference in Toronto. I decided to attend after I had a coaching intensive with superstar puppeteer & actor John Tartaglia in NYC. Long story short, I wanted to see if I could pursue my dream of being on “Sesame Street” -and I thought John could possibly help. It was a great session, but about an hour into it, I realized that puppeteering is a skillset that takes a lot of time and training and that it might already be too late in my life to learn and master it. So, John suggested that I stick to VO and referred me to Sunday Muse – who just happens to be my special guest today!! I had the chance to meet Sunday at that first VO conference I ever attended in Toronto because she was a guest speaker! Shortly after that, I took some animation VO coaching sessions with her and the rest is history!!Sunday Muse is the Founder/Creative Manager & Inspiratrice of Great Big Voices. She excels in helping people manifest their dreams into reality and communicate authentically to the world. She is a singer, celebrity voice over actress, author, holistic voice coach & speaker. Her movement & voice over workshops have been featured in the Huffington Post. She has been a featured speaker and taught voice & movement across North America at NYU, Mallorca Holistic Retreat, National Theatre School, Covenant House, Children's Theatre Company NYC, JCC NYC, Randolph Academy, MAVO & VO Atlanta. She was nominated for a Voice Arts Award for Best Voiceover in an Animation Series through the Society of Voice Arts in L.A and is a proud recipient of the MAVO Muse Award.Her leading voice acting credits include: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, SOPHIE, BAKUGAN, TOTAL DRAMA ISLAND, ABBEY HATCHER, JIMMY 2 SHOES, ARTHUR, ROLIE POLIE OLIE, CARE BEARS, ODD JOB JACK, JANE & THE DRAGON, TIME WARP TRIO, CAILLOU, WILLA'S WILDLIFE and dozens of radio/tv commercials.For more info about Sunday Muse or to connect with her, visit her websites at https://www.sundaymuse.com/ &  https://greatbigvoices.com/Sunday Muse will be appearing at "Mini MAVO2020" on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8. For more information about Mini MAVO2020, visit our website at https://www.midatlanticvo.com/ and register for the conference today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mini-mavo2020-tickets-107849019320Special Thanks to Everett Oliver for doing the outro for this episode!! "Live with Squacky" is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite voiceover tech, Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions.**Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Award winning producer, voice actor and audiobook narrator Khristine Hvam, is living her best life doing all the things from her role as Pepper in Iron Man the video game and Professor Juniper in Pokemon the television series to narrating a number of audiobooks for your listening pleasure. As a producer, she snagged a Voice Arts award for Puss and Boots the Audiobook musical. Motherhood has a way of forcing us to spend more time on what’s important, overcome our fears, and most importantly… play, something we’re always being told to do in acting and VoiceOver, but have been taught NOT to do in everyday life. If you’re in the mood to hear a conversation that’s light on the surface, but begs you to dig in for deeper insight stay right here. Thank you for pressing play and joining me for the final episode of the Black Girl Voiceover World podcast. I’m Tiffany J. Copeland. For more Black Girl Voiceover World content visit blackgirlvoiceoverworld.com and download the Black Girl Voiceover World app on your android and apple device for ad free listening. Khristine Hvamhvamaudio.comThat’s Voiceoverhttps://www.sovas.org/thats-voiceover/Puss In Boots: A Musicalhttps://www.amazon.com/Puss-in-Boots-audiobook/dp/B07VXZ6G4LSOVAShttps://www.sovas.org/

Crees que formar un negocio solo es cuestión de crear un producto o servicio y por eso no has tomado la decisión de emprender? en este episodio, Adriana Serna, te comentara como puedes crear un emprendimiento a través de tus propias habilidades

 Martha habla sobre la importancia de la credibilidad y otros aspectos de la locución, además de compartor su gran trayectoria en teatro, televisión y publicidad en América Latina y Estados Unidos. Actualmente la presidenta de AMELOC, la asociación mexicana de locutores comerciales y directora del Taller de las Voces.Su trabajo incluye teatro musical como "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", "Blood Brothers" y obras como "Kennedy Children", por nombrar algunos. Sus créditos televisivos incluyen 6 telenovelas mexicanas, también varias series de comedia, como "Cachun Cachun Ra Ra" y "Papa Soltero", en la que apareció durante cinco temporadas consecutivas. Más recientemente participo en la serie de televisión "Blue Demon" para Blim. También trabajo cinco años en dos estaciones de radio como presentadora en diferentes programas. En su trabajo como locutora ha desempeñado inumerables roles de talento y anuncios institucionales.  Recientemente, en 2019 fue nominado para un Voice Arts Award como mejor Narración de ficción en Audiolibro en español por la Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, SOVAS www.marthaescobar.com.mx Martha es socia fundadora y actualmente presidenta de la Asociación Mexicana de Locutores Comerciales, AMELOC. https://ameloc.com/Desde 1995 ha estado enseñando en diferentes escuelas de actuación y doblaje, junto con locutores de agencias de talento. En 2006 fundó "El Taller de las Voces", el primer Centro de preparación en México creado específicamente con la misión de formar profesionales de la locución comercial que busca la profesionalización, conexión y crecimiento en los artistas de la voz..En el transcurso de los años desde que fundó "El Taller de las Voces, ha diseñado y enseñado diferentes cursos de capacitación, actualización y especialización. www.eltallerdelasvoces.com.mxMartha es una persona de gran calidad humana, ahora en la cuarentena ha ofrecido un enorme apoyo compartiendo sus conocimientos de manera gratuita con todos sus alumnos más lo que se quisieran unir una vez por semana, con el curso de la credibilidad y técnicas de narración, así como otro tipo de sesiones donde hubo expertos que hablaban las cuestiones técnicas de un home studio y sobre cómo hacer su sitio web, entre otros temas.Ella también ha sido maestra invitada para enseñar algunos de sus cursos y talleres en prestigiosas universidades privadas, como la Universidad Iberoamericana y la Universidad Panamericana en la Ciudad de México. ** Visita http://www.nickymondellini.com para conocer el trabajo de la conductora de La Pizarra Nicky Mondellini. Nicky es una actriz, conductora y locutora de talla internacional con más de treinta años de experiencia en televisión, teatro, cine y locución comercial.*No olvides suscribirte para recibir los episodios nuevos de La Pizarra, puedes encontrar más información en http://nickymondellini.com/lapizarra Agradecemos tus comentarios y sugerencias para seguir alimentando este podcast y darlo a conocer.Te invitamos a mandar tus comentarios sobre este y los demás episodios a nicky@nickymondellini.com y llenar la hoja de contacto.Síguenos en Instagram @nickymondellini, Twitter @nicky3ch_nicky, Facebook http://www.facebook.com/nickymondellinivoiceover o en LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/nickymondellinivoiceover

In this episode of "Live with Squacky", professional voice actress and podcast host, Val Kelly chats with a 2019 Voice Arts award nominee, superstar voice actor & all around nice guy, Patrick Kirchner. Patrick's warm, personable, bass-baritone voice cuts through noise and projects authority, confidence, and trust into your words. Patrick spent thirty-one years as a United States Marine- including a tour as a TOPGUN instructor. As a result, each project he does is completed with precise attention to detail and is delivered correctly and on time. Patrick is the perfect fit for training videos or “industrials”, e-learning, “explainers”, or important commercial copy. For more information or to contact Patrick, you can visit his website at: https://www.soundattention.com/ or connect with him on Twitter @VoxProPat or Instagram @voxpropat. You can also connect with him on Facebook and LinkedIn!!**"Live with Squacky" is sponsored in part by Mid-Atlantic Voiceover, LLC and Antland Productions.***Live with Squacky is mixed and mastered by everybody's favorite Voiceover tech: Uncle Roy Yokelson of Antland Productions. For more info about Uncle Roy or to contact him, visit www.antlandproductions.com***

About the Author “My name is Michael. I can hop. Do you want to see me hop?” That’s how Michael introduced himself to bemused strangers at the supermarket when he was three. Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations around the world make being coach-like an essential leadership behavior and competency. His book The Coaching Habit is the best-selling coaching book of this century and in 2019, he was named the #1 thought leader in coaching, and was shortlisted for the coaching prize by Thinkers50, the “Oscars of management”. Michael is the Founder of Box of Crayons. Box of Crayons is a learning and development company that helps organizations transform from advice-driven to Curiosity-led. Michael is a compelling keynote speaker who combines practicality, humour, and an unprecedented degree of engagement with the audience. He has performed around the world in front of crowds ranging from ten to ten thousand. Source: https://www.mbs.works/about About the Book The Coaching Habit gives you seven questions and the tools to make them an everyday way to work less hard and have more impact. It has been endorsed by people such as Dan Pink, Brené Brown and David Allen, all big names in the world of motivation, authenticity and productivity. It’s been well received by leaders and managers in organizations all over the world, ranging from A(DP) to Z(urich Insurance). It’s a Winner in the 10th annual National Indie Excellence Awards in the General Business category. And a Finalist in the “Business: Management & Leadership” category of the 2016 International Book Awards as well as the 2016 Top Sales and Marketing Book. And, the audiobook version was nominated for Best Audiobook Narration in the Voice Arts® Awards Competition, the international competition sponsored by the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS). https://boxofcrayons.com/the-coaching-habit-book/ Links For more resources from this book and from Michael on coaching, check out https://boxofcrayons.com/ Get 15% off your copy of the Book of Books – the perfect book journal accompaniment to your reading habit: https://www.archleys.com/discount/STEPHCLARKE Buy the book from The Book Depository  https://www.bookdepository.com/Coaching-Habit-Michael-Bungay-Stanier/9780978440749/?a_aid=stephsbookshelf BIG IDEA 1 (5:06) – Ask more questions. This is the fundamental of this book, ask more questions (and then be more quiet) to embrace curiosity and understand rather than give advice.  However, you need to be cautious when asking more questions – don’t ask them all at once with ‘drive-by questioning’ (when you fire multiple questions all at once). You will lose the depth of conversation, momentum, and the other person will be confused as to which questions to answer first. Also, be aware of asking leading questions, or advice shrouded in a question, instead ask “what else” and then be quiet and let the other person answer. And finally, just ask it – it’s easy to spend a long time building up a question, giving examples and generally being very long-winded in asking a question rather than just getting on and asking it. One of the benefits of taking a coaching approach is being able to ask the harder questions… so just ask them. BIG IDEA 2 (9:19) – Identify the three P’s.  Under great questions, you will discover three things, or the 3 Ps. The project which is the content of the challenge or situations, the people which is really about the relationship between the people, and the patterns – the trends or themes, both positive and negative.  Help people find their AHA! moments, whether it’s negative or positive through your questions and by exploring these three areas. This can help them see their positive patterns that they don’t appreciate enough about themselves.  BIG IDEA 3 (13:02) – Beware the drama triangle. The drama triangle is taken from more therapeutic models but has a lot of relevance in a coaching context. The drama triangle has three roles – the persecutor, the victim, and the rescuer. If you see people fall into one of these roles, you can ask – ‘how can I help?’. This question can help stop the drama from unfolding by acting as a circuit breaker. So if you hear someone in victim-mode whining about a situation, asking ‘how can I help’ can snap them into a higher level conversation about what really has to happen next or the real challenge (or admit that they were just whining!). These types of coaching conversations don’t have to be sitting down, forty-five minutes sessions but you can use a coaching mindset in the micro-interactions we have with other people – and often these can be the most powerful moments to use a coaching approach.  Music By: Big Sky Song by Shuhandz Let’s Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke Instagram: @stephsbizbookshelf Enjoying the show? Please hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and leave a review on iTunes to help others find us.

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Joan Baker and Rudy Gaskins, Founders of the Society of the Voice Arts and Science Award Show and That’s Voiceover Career Expo, join us on EP176! Joan and Rudy break it down for us about the journey they have been on, answer your burning questions about the voice over industry, how they continue to bring … Continue reading EP176 Joan Baker & Rudy Gaskins: SOVAS Awards →

"Ella is a Princess who dances and sings, running through the forest." We had a ton of fun on BU Network Podcast with Sunday Muse! Sunday is the Founder/Creative Manager & Inspiratrice of Great Big Voices. She excels in helping people manifest their dreams into reality and communicate authentically to the world. She is a singer, celebrity voice over actress, author, holistic voice coach & speaker. Her movement & voice over workshops have been featured in the Huffington Post. She has been a featured speaker and taught voice & movement across North America at NYU, Mallorca Holistic Retreat, National Theatre School, Covenant House, Children's Theatre Company NYC, JCC NYC, Randolph Academy, VO Atlanta, MAVO. She was nominated for a Voice Arts Award for Best Voiceover in an Animation Series through the Society of Voice Arts in L.A and is a proud recipient of the Mid Atlantic Voice Over Award. Her leading voice acting credits include: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, SOPHIE, BAKUGAN, TOTAL DRAMA ISLAND, ABBEY HATCHER, JIMMY 2 SHOES, ARTHUR, ROLIE POLIE OLIE, CARE BEARS, ODD JOB JACK, JANE & THE DRAGON, CAILLOU, WILLA'S WILDLIFE and dozens of radio/tv commercials. Sunday works with producers from hit shows: E-TALK DAILY & Jim Henson's DOT, to show performers how to master their voice. Her students have gone on to book leading roles in major cartoons like DORA, FAMILY GUY. Connect with Sunday: Sunday's Book - "You Can Do Cartoon Voices, Too!": https://greatbigvoices.com/sunday-muse-cartoon-voices-book/ www.sundaymuse.com: https://www.sundaymuse.com www.greatbigvoices.com: https://greatbigvoices.com Facebook - Great Big Voices - Voiceover Coaching & Training Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to our podcast? If you're not, we want to encourage you to do that today. We don't want you to miss an episode. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you're feeling extra lovin', we would be really grateful if you left us a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find our podcast and they're also fun for us to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

"Ella is a Princess who dances and sings, running through the forest." We had a ton of fun on BU Network Podcast with Sunday Muse! Sunday is the Founder/Creative Manager & Inspiratrice of Great Big Voices. She excels in helping people manifest their dreams into reality and communicate authentically to the world. She is a singer, celebrity voice over actress, author, holistic voice coach & speaker. Her movement & voice over workshops have been featured in the Huffington Post. She has been a featured speaker and taught voice & movement across North America at NYU, Mallorca Holistic Retreat, National Theatre School, Covenant House, Children’s Theatre Company NYC, JCC NYC, Randolph Academy, VO Atlanta, MAVO. She was nominated for a Voice Arts Award for Best Voiceover in an Animation Series through the Society of Voice Arts in L.A and is a proud recipient of the Mid Atlantic Voice Over Award. Her leading voice acting credits include: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, SOPHIE, BAKUGAN, TOTAL DRAMA ISLAND, ABBEY HATCHER, JIMMY 2 SHOES, ARTHUR, ROLIE POLIE OLIE, CARE BEARS, ODD JOB JACK, JANE & THE DRAGON, CAILLOU, WILLA’S WILDLIFE and dozens of radio/tv commercials. Sunday works with producers from hit shows: E-TALK DAILY & Jim Henson's DOT, to show performers how to master their voice. Her students have gone on to book leading roles in major cartoons like DORA, FAMILY GUY. Connect with Sunday: Sunday's Book - "You Can Do Cartoon Voices, Too!": https://greatbigvoices.com/sunday-muse-cartoon-voices-book/ www.sundaymuse.com: https://www.sundaymuse.com www.greatbigvoices.com: https://greatbigvoices.com Facebook - Great Big Voices - Voiceover Coaching & Training Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to our podcast? If you’re not, we want to encourage you to do that today. We don’t want you to miss an episode. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra lovin’, we would be really grateful if you left us a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find our podcast and they’re also fun for us to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

Rhona Rees always brings the funny: as an on-camera actress; as a voice performer; as a screenwriter. She's been in the business for more than two decades, getting her start at the age of 11 in a film with Australian screen legend Ernie Dingo. These days, she acts in screen and animation projects like Polly Pocket, Wu Assassins, and Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu, and she was nominated for a 2018 Leo Award and a 2019 Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Award for Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own, for her work as Beverly "Bev" Gilturtle. Rhona is also the face and star of Shuttlecock, a sports mockumentary in which she played a washed-up badminton player whose Olympic dreams are dashed when her rival smashes a shuttlecock into one of her eyes – and Freya, a dark comedy set in a near-distant future. Rhona wrote the script for Freya, which received funding from Creative BC and the venerable Harold Greenberg Fund. In this hilarious and at times emotional interview, the Australian ex-pat (who – true story – becomes a Canadian citizen during our sponsor break) talks about child stardom, what she learned shouting “cock!” in crowded theatres across North America, filming Freya, and how Canadians can help the humans and animals affected by the Australian bushfires. Episode sponsor: Fish Flight Entertainment

Hercule Poirot receives an urgent message that a man is in danger, and that he must come at once. But will he arrive too late? Agatha Christie, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Classic Tales Podcast is listener supported. If you enjoy listening to The Classic Tales, please consider becoming a supporting member. It helps support the podcast, and it’s a great way to build out your library of classics. By making a monthly donation of just $5, you’ll receive a corresponding thank-you code for an $8 discount off any audiobook order. Donate $10 a month or more, and you get a $17 discount. You win, and we get to keep going strong. Go now to www.classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a member today. We’d like to thank Spotify for being a partnering sponsor. The Hunchback of Notre Dame has now been released in its entirety. If you are a current supporter of the podcast, and have not received the email an corresponding link for the entire audiobook, please send an email to: support@thebestaudiobooks.com and I’ll get you squared away. Cyber Monday approaches, and I’m working on a special gift in the merchandise store. If you know of someone who reads, researches, or studies in rooms, libraries, or labs for extensive periods of time, it sounds like you know an intellectual cave dweller, or and Erudite Troglodyte. Check out my new design at our merchandise store if you have an Erudite Troglodyte in your life. The design makes a great shirt, coffee mug or tote bag. I’ll find out this weekend if I happen to win an award from the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences. I’m very excited, and I’ll be sure to let you know if any awards come my way. I’ll also let you know if one of the many other amazing nominees took home the prize. It’s been a thrilling journey, and I’m very humbled to be competing with these amazing narrators and podcasters. This week we will begin a mystery from Agatha Christie that will take us to the end of the year – The Murder on the Links. Hercule Poirot has been portrayed many times on stage, screen and television. My favorite Poirot is Peter Ustinov, and my favorite Poirot film is “Evil Under the Sun”. If you haven’t seen it, you should check it out. It stars James Mason, Maggie Smith, Diana Rigg, Roddy McDowell and many others. And now, The Murder on the Links, part 1 of 7, by Agatha Christie Tap here to go to www.classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter! Tap here to purchase Huckleberry Finn – the first Hybrid Audiobook Tap here to become an Erudite Troglodyte - The Classic Tales Merchandise store! Hear us on roku:

When the parents are suddenly called away from the farm, the children decide to make a Thanksgiving Dinner surprise. What could possibly go wrong? Louisa May Alcott, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Classic Tales Podcast is listener supported. If you enjoy listening to The Classic Tales, please consider becoming a supporting member. It helps support the podcast, and it’s a great way to build out your library of classics. By making a monthly donation of just $5, you’ll receive a corresponding thank-you code for an $8 discount off any audiobook order. Donate $10 a month or more, and you get a $17 discount. You win, and we get to keep going strong. Go now to www.classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a member today. We’d like to thank Spotify for being a partnering sponsor. The Hunchback of Notre Dame will be released this weekend. All current supporters - keep an eye on your inboxes for an email from us with a downloadable link. If you haven’t received an email by Tuesday, please reach out to support@thebestaudiobooks.com. Sometimes the email list can be wonky. I hope you like it! The next title to be released as a bonus for supporters will be The Ghost Kings, by H. Rider Haggard. It’s one of his most well written, and underappreciated treasures, where he integrates his trademark lost world adventure with supernatural mysticism. Supporters who donate at the $5/month level with receive two bonus titles/year. Hunchback will count as two, because of its length. Most titles will be around 8-10 hours in length. Supporters who donate at the $10/month level or more will receive three titles. Well, I’ll be going to the SOVAS awards next week, so we’re releasing one of our favorite titles from the archives this week. We’re going to start a mystery novel next week that will take us to the end of the year, and I didn’t want to split it up.  The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences has nominated The Classic Tales Podcast as Best Podcast of 2019. Not sure if we’ll win, but the SOVAS awards are a big deal. There aren’t a ton of awards for voice acting, and it will be fun to see some of the heroes who have inspired me over the years. Some of whom I’m actually competing with. The two thrillers I’m nominated for are going up against some A list talent. It’s such an incredible honor to be nominated. And now, An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving, by Louisa May Alcott   Tap here to go to www.classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter!   Tap here to purchase Huckleberry Finn – the first Hybrid Audiobook     Tap here to go the The Classic Tales Merchandise store!   Hear us on roku:    

Why is Bambi forbidden to enter the meadow during the daytime? Felix Salten, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. The Classic Tales Podcast is listener supported. If you enjoy listening to The Classic Tales, please consider becoming a supporting member. It helps support the podcast, and it’s a great way to build out your library of classics. By making a monthly donation of just $5, you’ll receive a corresponding thank-you code for $8 discount off any audiobook order. Donate $10 a month or more, and you get a $17 discount. You win, and we get to keep going strong. Go now to www.classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a member today.  Surprise! We’re doing the complete book of Bambi for the month of October. And to kick things off, I’ve created some really fun artwork that is available at the merchandise store. I got a Bambi long sleeved tee shirt, and I just love it. If you like the artwork I design for the Classic Tales covers, please check it out! Go to the merchandise store by tapping here  We’d also like to thank Spotify for being a partnering sponsor. Now, if you’re dying for some horror stories during Halloween season, App users can discover a scary story in the special features during the month of October. This week, we feature The Ring of Toth, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Marcus Aurelius will continue in November. I’m pleased to announce that The Society for Voice Arts and Sciences has nominated The Classic Tales Podcast as one of the Best Podcasts of 2019. I’m also nominated for two thrille audiobooks I’ve done. It’s such an honor to be nominated at all, and to be nominated three times is outrageous. Thank you for listening to the podcast, and telling your friends. Apparently, we still go it! Now, I had always heard that the original Bambi was much edgier and darker than the Disney film, but I had never read it. It just came into the public domain this year, so I thought I’d give it a go. I was blown away. It’s written so beautifully, so poetically. But there is a deeper, resounding philosophy as the creatures are forced to face their own mortality in so many ways. I t reads more like Watership Down or Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh. But there is no substitute for reading the original, unabridged work. Once Bambi starts to understand the way things work, things start to get really real. I had to do it in October, because in Utah, our kids actually get out of school for the deer hunt. And now, Bambi, part 1 of 4, by Felix Salten.   Tap here to go to www.classictalesaudiobooks.com and become a financial supporter!   Tap here to purchase Huckleberry Finn – the first Hybrid Audiobook   Tap here to go the The Classic Tales Merchandise store!     Hear us on roku:    

Welcome to another blessed and inspiring show this time with Melissa Del Toro. In this light-filled episode we cover:How she found her path through global travelsFinding joy in workYour story being good enoughBeing seenHow your truths are actually just storiesMelissa is a friendly, dynamic mom of a toddler that enjoys bringing heart-centered, fictional and children’s stories to life! Focused on audiobooks, YouTube explainer videos, commercials and eLearning projects as her primary craft, Melissa has also volunteered her voice for numerous educational materials at the Learning Ally in NYC - recording audiobooks for Blind and Dyslexic students and studied the craft under experts in the industry and comes highly recommended by award-winning members of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences Academy, based out of Los Angeles. She has lived all over the country and traveled by herself all over the Western Hemisphere - from Dogsledding in Nome, Alaska, to trekking the pyramids of Mexico, to touring the Kremlin at Christmastime. She became a mother late in life (after 40) and has utilized this new experience as a mother to inform maternal, caregiving and didactic scripts. Noted for her warm, engaging, maternal voice and midwestern accent, Melissa is a positive, upbeat, voice over professional and can range from serious to seriously silly and over-the-top.For more information follow us at:https://shows.pippa.io/beinginspiredhttps://www.instagram.com/beingamandaj/https://www.facebook.com/beingamandaj/ Guest: Melissa Del ToroHosted by: Amanda Johnson Additional Resources:Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free ProductivityBook: Careers for Little Sisters: A coloring book for inspiration (Volume 1)melissadeltoro.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recently Nominated for Best Voice Over for Outstanding Movie Trailer for “Uride” through the Society of Voice Arts and Science (SOVAS) Award, Kevin Horton joins us today to discuss his journey to the back lot of Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California. I got to be Kevin’s Right Hand Man as we traveled to the … Continue reading EP55 Movie Trailer SOVAS Award Nominee: Kevin Horton →

Joan Baker is a voice-over artist, teacher and coach. She is also the author of Secrets of Voice-Over Success. And along with her husband, Rudy Gaskins, she is the co-founder of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences. SOVAS is a non-profit organization created to enhance opportunities for gainful employment across all aspects of the voice-over industry and its related fields. Learn more about Joan and SOVAS. Learn more about The Passionistas Project. Listen to Joan's Bonus Material: BONUS: Joan Baker on the challenges of doing voice over BONUS: Joan Baker on almost introducing Obama BONUS: Joan Baker the Voice Arts Awards and That's Voice Over BONUS: Joan Baker on her mantras BONUS: Joan Baker on Josephine Baker BONUS: Joan Baker on her pop culture icons

11/7/18, At just 14, Jet Walker - www.Jetwalkervo.com is an award winning voice actor based in Los Angeles.  At 9 years-old, Jet began professional voice training with some of Hollywood's top voiceover coaches and talent  Jet is the voice of the Universal Kids Network. Chosen from hundreds, At just 13, she voiced the network launch, all of the ID’s, Promos, In-Show voices, Bumpers, Tags and more. On November 18, 2018, Jet took home the 2018 SOVAS Award for ‘Outstanding Promo – Best Voiceover’ by the Society of Voice Arts and Science. Mike Dowler and voiceover Artist Jason Lewis - www.jasonjlewis.com chatted with Jet and her Dad, legendary radio personality, voiceover artist, Robert W. Walker - www.robertwwalkervo.com about the voiceover life and how it all started for her.Check out all of our podcasts at www.conversationspod.wix.com/conversations    

In this episode of GET OUT THERE you’re going to experience a gentle boot camp about generating more success in your life. Yes, our guest is a Voice Arts Award-winning voice actor with a stellar career that just keeps getting better, but his journey is about so much more than voice acting. He’s at the top of the game, and getting there took maintaining focus, taking the hard knocks and dedicating himself to the dream. Rodd is one of the nicest, most down to earth people you will ever meet, but his story belies his humility. His story is an inspiration to the audacious dreamers – a roadmap to the awaiting pitfalls, and a helping hand to getting your dreams out of your head and into your everyday life. Rodd’s story reveals that dreams are not static. They evolve, transmute and morph for as long as you nurture them. This is a highly practical understanding you will glean from this podcast as the conversation opens onto the dance floor of living a life you love. Every successful career, every well-lived life, utilizes key learnings that are universal.  Essential among them is that nothing happens unless you GET OUT THERE.

From Siri to Alexa to the proliferation of animated shows and podcasts, the human voice is having a moment. And no one is relishing this moment more than the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences. Founded by actor and writer Joan Baker and Film and TV director Rudy Gaskins the Society of Voice Arts is on a mission to educate and celebrate the power and potential of speech and verbal communication for people, entertainment and brands. Listen in as Rob Schwartz, host of the Disruptor Series Podcast, unpacks this very vocal phenomenon.   Credits Host - Rob Schwartz  Intro/Outro Voiced by Theresa Howard/Sophia Barnett Executive Producer - Dan Bradbury Audio Engineer/Sound Design - Corey Bauman  

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Joan Baker, co-founder of The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS), talks about breaking into the voiceover industry, how she learned to reframe rejection, and the mindset shift that opened up doors for her as an artist and an entrepreneur. 

This week on the VO School podcast we are celebrating our 20th episode by honoring Black History Month with a show devoted to the founders of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS), which boast the longest running and most prolific voice over conference in the world. This episode is guest hosted by chief diversity officer for international advertising agency TBWA, Doug Melville. Doug brings a wealth of knowledge to this episode. He is intimately familiar with the SOVAS mission, and he matches that mission as a vocal proponent of diversity in all its forms both in his day-to-day role within TBWA, and via his personal outreach on social media and public appearances. Joining us this week on the podcast are power couple, Joan Baker (voice actor and author of Secrets of Voiceover Success) and Rudy Gaskins (Emmy Award-winning producer and creative director). Joan and Rudy are the founders of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, a Not-for-Profit organization that brings education, job training and award recognition to the global voiceover community. They organize and present professional networking events, workshops, presentations, job opportunities and learning opportunities across America, and curate That’s Voiceover! Career Expo and The Voice Arts® Awards. In this episode we learn how Joan and Rudy established themselves in the industry, how they advocate for the concerted inclusion of talent from diverse backgrounds, where they believe the industry is heading, the importance of the human voice and how the collaboration of technology and voiceover presents new and exciting opportunities for voice actors.

The Recording Academy publishes guidelines for producing hi-res audio, and a mysterious music production course has turned up on the web at a stunning 96% off…but where did it come from? I’m bringing you a few of the highlights from the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences awards last weekend, and sound engineers are experimenting with how object-based audio and personalization can help improve the listener experience, both at home, and at major events like the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea. The Recording Academy Producers & Engineering Wing issues new high-resolution recommendations for audio recording The Ultimate Music Production Bundle…but where does it come from? (via Mashable, The Daily Dot, and Geeky Gadgets) Highlights from the Society of Voice Arts & Sciences Awards 2017 Orpheus project aims to improve lister experience by combining object-based audio and personalization How South Korea is gearing up to broadcast using immersive audio for the next Winter Olympics This week’s topic for discussion is why you should prepare to pay for a good editor, and if you’re a podcaster, what you can do instead, if you can’t afford one. Special offer this week: Adobe Creative Suite 20% off, was $49.99/mo, now $39.99/mo Support me! com/alisonpitt Email me! info@alisonpitt.com Follow me! @alison_pitt

Hi there, welcome to the show! This week, Carmi and Stephanie discuss some interesting news about Adam Sandler and Netflix, the NBA and the Walt Disney Company, Voice Arts Awards Nominees revealed, Transformers’ Optimus Prime and Peter Cullen, Toy Story’s Sheriff Woody and Tom Hanks, Ello and keeping your voice in peak form no matter […]

The Voice Over Marketing Podcast is honored to have been nominated for “2014 Outstanding VoiceOver Podcast” by the Society of Voice Arts & Sciences.” Congratulations to fellow Nominees: Dan Lenard and George Whittam, East West Audio Body Shop Sam Hughes, The Sound Architect Chuck Duran & Stacey J. Aswad, VO Buzz Weekly Resources Mentioned in […]

This week, we’ll hear news from India affecting radio personalities, payments for narrators whose audiobooks are borrowed from libraries in the UK, and The Voice Arts Awards. In The Biz, Grant Thomas from Voices shares his thoughts on accents, soundalikes and improv as well as memories of Robin Williams and his work. Download Podcast Episode […]