Vox Talk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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