Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

How Do You Say That?!

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“How Do You Say That?!” is the weekly, Radio Times recommended podcast for anyone who has ever read a script out loud – and wondered if they're getting it right! Your hosts, award-winning voiceover artists Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin, chat to a voiceover guest each week to try out new scripts and some unexpected wildcard styles - proving that there isn't just one way to read a script, but a multitude of different ways. There are also questions, true or false fun facts and lots of voiceover tricks and tips! Contact us with your questions and comments anytime - podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukJo...

Author

Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin

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Arts

Podcast website

britishvoiceover.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Vicki-Jo Eva: The one with the Gin-Fuelled Sleep Story! 15.01.2026

In ep 156 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Vicki-Jo Eva joins Sam and Mark to talk about stepping into a warm bath of gin, how varying the pace on a sleep story for younger listeners can make all the difference, and we ask is there a difference between bringing a character and bringing personality? Our wildcard's feature a prim and proper lady who's disgusted...

Ep 156 Trailer - Vicki-Jo Eva (out 16th Jan) 12.01.2026

Short trailer for Episode 156 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Vicki-Jo Eva. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Barney Cooper: The one with the Vanishing Voice! 08.01.2026

In ep 155 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Barney Cooper joins Sam and Mark to talk about breaking up a script with pauses, the pace of a sleep story, and how to exude pride in a touchy feely kind of way! For our first show of 2026, Sam's voice is almost non-existant... so it's 80% non verbal but 100% sonic! There's a terrifying mission for a launch controller...

Ep 155 Trailer - Barney Cooper (out 9th Jan) 05.01.2026

Short trailer for Episode 155 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Barney Cooper. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Mike Bodie UNEDITED: The New Year Special 01.01.2026

In our New Year special episode of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , we go back to our conversation with Mike Bodie - and bring you the full unedited version. Originally titled "The one with the Golden Game Advice" Mike joins Sam and Mark to talk about how you can judge the age of a character through the pitch of the voice, the secrets you need to know for gaming...

Ep 154 Trailer - Mike Bodie UNEDITED (out 2nd Jan) 29.12.2025

Short trailer for our New year special of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Bodie - all completely unedited!!! Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Christmas Special: The one with the Boxing Day Boxes! 25.12.2025

In this special festive episode of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Katy Maw and Phil Rowe join Sam and Mark for a right-old Christmas knees-up. As it's Boxing Day - there are four boxes stuffed with seasonal audio goodies! Of course, there are also four scripts, full of festive goodness... and some wildcards too! This episode is also entirely on video - only the...

Boxing Day Trailer (out 26th Dec) 22.12.2025

There's very festive "How Do You Say That?!" coming your way on Boxing Day!

Rhiannon Moushall: The one with the Nasty Elf on the Shelf! 18.12.2025

In ep 152 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Rhiannon Moushall joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting a God complex and trees in the run up to Christmas! We work out how to sell something to a board of directors, without over selling it, and discuss how voiceover styles change over the years - and will probably come back into fashion! We find out about japanes...

Ep 152 Trailer - Rhiannon Moushall (out 19th Dec) 15.12.2025

Short trailer for Episode 152 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Rhiannon Moushall. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Pete Nottage: The one with the Cracker Going Bang! 11.12.2025

In ep 151 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Pete Nottage joins Sam and Mark to talk about the ins and outs of TV continuity, as we learn the tricks from someone who trains new announcers! We hear from a teacher in the far distant future, avoid the mad professor, and add Joyce Grenfell to create a bit of strictness. There's a driving calamity, a caffeine infusio...

Ep 151 Trailer - Pete Nottage (out 12th Dec) 08.12.2025

Short trailer for Episode 151 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Pete Nottage. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Tim Bick: The one with the Talking Dog Surprise! 04.12.2025

In ep 150 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Tim Bick joins Sam and Mark to talk about wildlife documentary reads, and whether we're so used to hearing Attenborough or Nat Geo styles that it's difficult to come up with anything new. We work out how intimate should an intimate read be, and how big should a big read be? We hark back 15 years to the comfortable ann...

Ep 150 Trailer - Tim Bick (out 5th Dec) 01.12.2025

Short trailer for Episode 150 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Tim Bick. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Carla Terry: The one with the Courtroom Drama! 27.11.2025

In ep 149 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Carla Terry joins Sam and Mark to talk about singing confessions, pop star neighbours and a mathematical conundrum. We take on a courtroom drama - but which side are we on? Prosecution or Defence? And can you tell from our vocal delivery? We also merge Judie Dench, Miss Trunchbull and Anne Robinson for a TV gameshow a...

Ep 149 Trailer - Carla Terry (out 28th Nov) 24.11.2025

Short trailer for Episode 149 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Carla Terry. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

George Weightman: The one with the Random Cat in the Hat! 20.11.2025

In ep 148 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , George Weightman joins Sam and Mark to talk about the world of character creation for video games. We ask what does "Victorian London" sound like to an American audience? There's a hesitant note of seduction, how to bring a snouty feel to a character, and the total embodiment of a woman scorned... not to mention a sta...

Ep 148 Trailer - George Weightman (out 21st Nov) 17.11.2025

Short trailer for Episode 148 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and George Weightman. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Shiraz Engineer: The one with the Slug and Santa! 13.11.2025

In ep 147 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Shiraz Engineer joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to change inflection for the type of audience you're talking to, and we demonstrate it by bringing a vegetable plot to life - double digging and all! We explore how to create a sense of luxury and wistfulness, but still squeeze it into 30 seconds... and discuss how...

Ep 147 Trailer - Shiraz Engineer (out 14th Nov) 10.11.2025

Short trailer for Episode 147 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Shiraz Engineer. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Paul Schmidt: The one with the Unnecessary Air Quotes 06.11.2025

In ep 146 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Paul Schmidt joins Sam and Mark to talk about naked comedy, dream kitchens, and salesy promos! We ask - are air quotes a good thing or completely unnecessary? Do men still sell to women and women to men - or is that just stereotypical 20th Century thinking? Are promos in the US still about the Moster Truck read? And h...

Ep 146 Trailer - Paul Schmidt (out 7th Nov) 03.11.2025

Short trailer for Episode 146 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Paul Schmidt. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Hannah Gardiner: The one with the Halloween House Tour! 30.10.2025

In ep 145 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Hannah Gardiner joins Sam and Mark to talk about how close mic-proximity and a whispered read can be more horrifying than ever. With witches, ghouls, werewolves and spiders... it's a spooky feel to this week's show. There's a Halloween House Tour that no real-estate company would want to give, and a Vincent Price styl...

Ep 145 Trailer - Hannah Gardiner (out 31st Oct) 27.10.2025

Short trailer for Episode 145 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Hannah Gardiner Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Kitty Lyddon: The one with the Magic Suction Cup! 23.10.2025

In ep 144 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Kitty Lyddon joins Sam and Mark to talk about why some producers looking for several languages like to take the easy route. There's parent energy in a game script for 7 year olds... We ask does material written at the turn of the 20th century automatically beg for RP, and if you have a scary story, do you start ghostl...

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