The VO Breakfast Show

How do you stand out as a voice talent? What can you do to set you apart, making you a go-to for any project? Carin and Jamie discuss in today's episode. We have an incredible tropical conference coming up in April 2026, for more information and for tickets, visit: https://www.vocationconference.com/curacao.html And join our voiceover community on Facebook right here: https://www.facebook.com/grou...

Look, I (Jamie) never claimed to be great at doing an American accent! We have a great time attempting each others accents, and can you guess who nailed it, and who didn't? In April 2026 we are hosting VOcation Curacao, tickets go on sale, May 1st. To get yours, visit: https://www.vocationconference.com/ And for the very latest on all things VOcation, join our Facebook group here: https://www.face...

It's our longest ever episode, and that's because we really get into some touchy subjects. We brought our own irritants to vent about, and we canvassed opinions from our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference). Branding, unions, strikes, bad directors, we tackle it all! To find our more about us and our various events, check out our website: https://www.vocationconferen...

Carin and Jamie delve into coaching in this weeks VO Breakfast Show episode. Where do you find coaches? Why do you need coaching? What makes a great coach? What are some red flags? So many questions, so much waffling. Don't forget to join our Facebook group for more voiceover chat, and to be the first to find out about our latest events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on...

What are the fundamental building blocks of a successful voiceover career? And how do you carve out a path for your own journey? Whether you're starting out in voiceover, or you're an established talent, it's hard to know where to go next. But if you know where you are right now, and what your next steps are, your efforts will be rewarded...eventually. Voiceover can be a tough industry to wrap you...

What happens when you get sick? Do you tell your reps? How do you record with a head full of mucus? Carin and Jamie discuss this issue that all voice actors face sooner or later! Want more voiceover discussion? Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Podcast produced by: https://www.rps-audio.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Specs - What are they? Why are some so long? Why are some so short? What to do if they don't make sense... These questions and more are answered this week! Carin's XDEMVY ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI_OKb79BxM Jamie's Virgin Galactic Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOa9QroTyIQ&t=10s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So you're going to be away from your studio, what do you tell your clients? Well, this week Carin has you covered! Learn the ins and outs of booking out, and how there are extra benefits that you may not have realized! We'll be back in our studio's this time next week, if you need us...actually you know what? We're unreachable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a first for the pod we're joined by a special guest! It's the one and only, Isabella Flores! And what could be more appropriate to mark this momentous occasion than to talk about bastards. We talked about the various ways voice actors are preyed upon, taken advantage of, and/or ripped off, and Carin tells us about the time she had her bra ripped off. If that description didn't earn a listen, fr...

Is AI in the process of destroying voiceover, or has the industry stood firm? Well, it's complicated - Carin and Jamie lay it all out...well, mainly Carin does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lifestyle? Work/Life balance? Workflow? Productivity? There's a bit of all that in this episode. Also a Beauty & The Beast reference that went completely over Jamie's head. It's good to be back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to know how to get into voiceover? Perhaps you're an established talent that is constantly being asked this question, has drunk all the coffee a person can consume, and just needs a resource to point to. Well we've created this episode as a standalone pod that should offer some help. Is it comprehensive? Probably not. Is it a guarantee of success? HELL NO! Is it an honest take from two...

On this weeks episode we're getting weird, well, weirder than usual. If you've been in voiceover for long enough you'll have recorded something...odd...today we're celebrating that. So the next time you're in your booth feeling like an idiot because your bringing to life an animated hemorrhoid, remember that we've all been there! Thank you to the generous and brave contributors to our episode, ple...

Okay in all honesty we're not casting professionals, we're voice actors and conference organizers, but I think it's an illuminating insight nonetheless. We talk about how we cast our eVOcation project and go deep into the things we liked, tolerated, and yes, hated. Come and join us this September 20-22 at our entirely virtual conference eVOcation! Dedicated to the business of voiceover!!! We have...

On this weeks episode, Carin and Jamie are talking about relationships! Yes we're covering dating advice, how to keep the spark alive, do's and don'ts in th....JUST KIDDING, it's relationships of the BUSINESS kind. Relationships with: Clients Agents & Managers Service Providers The world/Public Perception With yourself... We also talk a bit about our upcoming virtual voiceover business confere...

We’re back with a brand new Breakfast Show pod! It’s taken us 5 months, but cut us some slack there have been SO MANY TV shows to watch. This episode is titled ‘In Case of Emergency’, and we’re discussing some of the unforeseen - and stressful - moments that have occurred in our careers. We also share some of our listeners' dramas, and at one point we go on an extended ramble about Solar Panels. T...

In a this episode, Carin and Jamie explored various technical aspects of voice acting, offering valuable insights and tips for both beginners and seasoned professionals. The conversation covered crucial topics such as equipment quality, travel tips, headphone selection, acoustic treatment, sound waves, studio maintenance, home studio challenges, software compatibility, and the significance of tech...

In this podcast episode, Jamie and Carin answer listener questions around studio tech, including their holiday experiences, tech interests, and the significance of professional home studios for voice actors in 2024. They delve into the importance of self-learning, challenges of operating system updates, and the need for high-quality audio recording. Here's a concise summary of their conversation:...

Join us for an incredible voiceover conference in Costa Rica! Find out more here: https://www.vocationconference.com/costa-rica.html Carin and Jamie engaged in a diverse conversation covering the impact of FOMO on their lives. The discussion delved into their experiences with social media, award submissions in the voiceover industry, the concept of return on investment, and the nature of social me...

In a dynamic conversation, Jamie and Carin delved into various aspects of their professional lives, covering topics such as in-show narration, work routines, true crime's appeal, reality TV, and voice acting. Their engaging dialogue provided valuable insights into the intricacies of their industry, highlighting the importance of understanding narrative structures, cultural differences, and the uni...

The following was written by Zoom AI Transcript and then edited by Chat GPT. It's almost accurate: Welcome to another episode of The VO Breakfast Show with your hosts, Carin Gilfry and Jamie Muffett! This is part 2 of our listener questions on business etiquette. Summary: Technical Progress and Advocacy Work: Carin and Jamie kick off the show by addressing technological hiccups and sharing insight...

For this episode summary I used the Zoom AI Assistant feature to summarize our discussion. It turns out that was too long, so I then took that text and asked Chat GPT to summarize it. Two layers of AI in, let's see how it did: In "Zoom, Data, and Baywatch: A Confident Discussion," Jamie and Carin discussed various topics. They talked about Zoom's use of third-party models and data sharing. Carin s...

On this episode of the VO Breakfast Show, we talk about Facebook, etiquette (including some not so child-friendly language) and CPAP (obviously). Half way through the episode we realized this was going to have to be a two-parter, so stay tuned for episode 2, coming soon! VOcation Costa Rica, April 25-28 2024 is on sale now! Visit: https://www. VOcationConference.com Join our Facebook group for the...

On this special episode of the VO Breakfast Show, Carin and Jamie talk about AI, and this weekends upcoming virtual eVOcation conference Our virtual conference eVOcation is being held September 8-10 2023, and tickets are on sale now! For tickets and all the information about the event, visit: https://www. VOcationConference.com VOcation Costa Rica, April 25-28 2024 goes on sale August 2nd 2023. Jo...

We polled our Facebook group for their biggest struggles in voiceover, and we discuss the results. Our virtual conference eVOcation is being held September 8-10 2023, and tickets are on sale now! For tickets and all the information about the event, visit: https://www. VOcationConference.com VOcation Costa Rica, April 25-28 2024 goes on sale August 2nd 2023. Join our Facebook group for the up-to-da...