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

Category

Arts

Podcast website

britishvoiceover.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Mike Bodie: The one with the Golden Game Advice! 30.01.2025

In episode 106 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Mike Bodie 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 auditions, and why an American accent with a British sentiment doesn't always work for casting directors. Our VO question this week is all about the tools an...

Ep 106 Trailer - Mike Bodie (out 31st Jan) 27.01.2025

Short trailer for Episode 106 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Bodie. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Danny Watts: The one with the Voiceover Socials! 23.01.2025

In ep 105 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Danny Watts joins Sam and Mark to talk about dialling up and down the brightness for a corporate script, getting historical clues from within the script, and why getting together for drinks can enhance your voiceover career! Our VO question this week is all about the voiceover socials - what they are, where they are a...

Ep 105 Trailer - Danny Watts (out 24th Jan) 20.01.2025

Short trailer for Episode 105 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Danny Watts Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Liam Gerrard: The one with the Elvish Language 16.01.2025

In episode 104 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Liam Gerrard joins Sam and Mark to talk about the rigours of creating audiobooks, from characterisation and mind-boggling names to coping with your own company for hours on end and actually knuckling down to the hard work of reading! The show has some Elvish language that scares us from the off, and a magical rev...

Ep 104 Trailer - Liam Gerrard (out 17th Jan) 13.01.2025

Short trailer for Episode 104 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Liam Gerrard. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Emma Stannard: The one where Nobody Loves a Bracket! 09.01.2025

In episode 103 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk , Emma Stannard joins Sam and Mark to talk about filth and how you can flush it, how a bracket can de-rail your read, why italics might be better, and how newspaper articles on a page can translate into podcast audio. Our VO question this week is all about voice jobs we've done in the past that we don;t always talk...

Ep 103 Trailer - Emma Stannard (out 10th Jan) 06.01.2025

Short trailer for Episode 103 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by  britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Emma Stannard Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Emily Jardine UNEDITED: The New Year Special 02.01.2025

Happy New Year! In the second of our festive specials of “How Do You Say That?!” we've delved into the archive - and pulled out an episode full of gold with voice actor and casting director Emily Jardine. As with our Christmas special, this is UNEDITED , warts-and-all ! Don't miss Charlie the puppy turning bad, what happened when Sam had a power-cut mid recording and a very squishy sounding Igor -...

Darren Altman UNEDITED: The Christmas Special 26.12.2024

Merry Christmas! In the first of our festive specials of “How Do You Say That?!” we've delved into the archive - and pulled out an episode with voice actor and impressionist Darren Altman from November 2023 - but we thought you'd like to hear it UNEDITED , warts-and-all ! It's about 20 minutes longer than the usual podcast, but there are some real gems in there, and all the bits you don't usually...

Kate Harbour: The one that's the BIG 100! 19.12.2024

In episode 100 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox , Kate Harbour joins Sam and Mark to celebrate this milestone edition - and gives us a masterclass in animation - creating characters, bringing the truth, and how every emote tells a story! Our VO question this week is all about whether being able to do silly voices is enough! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that...

Ep 100 Trailer - Kate Harbour (out 20th Dec) 16.12.2024

Short trailer for Episode 100 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Kate Harbour. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth. https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off...

Jack Oddie: The one with the Poncey Critique! 12.12.2024

In episode 99 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox , Jack Oddie joins Sam and Mark to talk about different approaches to scripts, how a football theme can change the feel, northern versus southern grittiness and Sam gets fruity! Our VO question this week is all about the process you use when approaching a new character or script... if any process at all! Get involved! Have you got...

Ep 99 Trailer - Jack Oddie (out 13th Dec) 09.12.2024

Short trailer for Episode 99 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Jack Oddie. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth. https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off a...

Ian Brannan: The one with the Networking Know-How! 05.12.2024

In episode 98 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox , Ian Brannan joins Sam and Mark to talk about ghost stories, corporate scripts with a twist, sports commentators, saucy photos and a festive prawn ring!! Genuinely all life is in this podcast! Subscribe today! Our VO question this week is all about the value of networking, and what a chance meeting might bring to your business! Ge...

Ep 98 Trailer - Ian Brannan (out 6th Dec) 02.12.2024

Short trailer for Episode 98 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Ian Brannan. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth. https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off a...

Jonathan Kydd: The one with the Panoply of Characterisation! 28.11.2024

In episode 97 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox , Jonathan Kydd joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating characters, a beloved little bear with a marmalade sandwich, and what to do with a list! Our VO question this week is all about how the industry has changed, and what you definitely should do when you're in a live session! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion tha...

Ep 97 Trailer - Jonathan Kydd (out 29th Nov) 25.11.2024

Short trailer for Episode 97 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Jonathan Kydd. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth. https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off...

Chris Woodworth: The one with Pogo The Elf! 21.11.2024

In episode 96 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox , Chris Woodworth joins Sam and Mark to talk about whether cyber security needs to be serious, and we have fun creating Christmas characters like Pogo the Elf! Our VO question this week is all about what you do and don't need to worry about when it comes to promoting yourself on social media! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard s...

Ep 96 Trailer - Chris Woodworth (out 22nd Nov) 18.11.2024

Short trailer for Episode 96 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Chris Woodworth. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth. https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% o...

Simon Wells: The one with No Emotional Inflection! 14.11.2024

In episode 95 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox , Simon Wells joins Sam and Mark to talk about recording English scripts for a foreign audience learning the language. We meet an angry dad or two, and get a surprise about what a script is really about! We turn anger into joy, have a moment of purring with a cat character, and there's a take on a European mad professor! Our VO que...

Ep 95 Trailer - Simon Wells (out 15th Nov) 11.11.2024

Short trailer for Episode 95 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Simon Wells. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth. https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off a...

Chris Tester: The one that's a Bit like a Sonnet! 07.11.2024

In episode 94 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox , Chris Tester joins Sam and Mark to talk about making a stand in a directed voice session, how visualisation can put you in just the right creative space, and how to turn a wordy commercial into something more Shakespearian. Our VO question this week is all about how to market the voiceover genres you want to excel in, without bec...

Ep 94 Trailer - Chris Tester (out 8th Nov) 04.11.2024

Short trailer for Episode 94 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Chris Tester. Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth. https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off...

John Last: The one with the Squelchy Monster! 31.10.2024

In episode 93 of  “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox , John Last joins Sam and Mark to talk about changing styles in continuity, how writing your own material has pros and cons, the speed of sports commentators - and in this show between Halloween and Bonfire Night we create some unholy wildcards. Our VO question this week is all about our favourite areas of voiceover - and why we li...

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