The Good Talkers Podcast

Today on 'The Good Talkers Podcast' the team discuss types of voice over sessions. Directed and non-directed. How do we cope with them and what are some tips and tricks to manage them?  On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team tries South Park characters #podcast #tgt #thegoodtalkers #voiceover #southpark #recording #us #nz #oz #content Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we...

SAG-AFTRA has recently announced an agreement for performers with Replica (an interactive studio). There are a lot of opinions across the board on this brand new agreement and on AI in general. However, the fact is that this agreement is something we should be educated on and discussing as it is setting precedence in our industry even if you do not live in the US or work on video games. Lets liste...

This week on 'The Good Talkers Podcast' we are talking about diction, and why so many people are using Netflix subtitles these days! On 'Sounds I Can't Make' it's Jennifer Coolidge time! Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.com Tell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and sta...

This week on The Good Talkers Podcast the team talk IMPOSTER SYNDROME. As working professionals how to we manage it and continue working as a professional. On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team tries monsters sounds! Clickers from The Last Of Us. Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.c...

This week on The Good Talkers Podcast the team discuss how they use social media for themselves and for the VO businesses. On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team tries the CLASSIC Cookie Monster voice from Sesame Street! Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.com Tell your friends about...

This week on The Good Talkers Podcast the team talk about getting reliable coaching and who you can really trust in the field of voice over. On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team tries a classic glow stick toy sound! Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.com Tell your friends about us,...

This week The Good Talkers Team are sharing what they know about dubbing. On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team tries a classic growl sound! Here's to our metal singers! Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.com Tell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

The AI epidemic is all around us, in short, no one knows what is really going on. How are yoy coping and making changes to your business? See how we are gearing up to prepare for the robot take over?! On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team tries a Siri voice. Fitting... Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goo...

Marketing for voice over is harder than it looks! Come listen to the team as they discuss how they market for voice over. In 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team tries a lion roar! Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.com Tell your friends about us, rate us 5 from 5, and stay awesome.

This week 'The Good Talkers' discuss the voice overs rate card. It can be so hard to know how to price yourself in the market, we share some tips to get you going. On 'Sounds I Cant Make' the team tries a legit robot voice!! Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.com Tell your frien...

‘Today The Good Talkers discuss what is happening in the audiobook world. Who has the monopoly and what difficulties that is causing for independent authors and narrators. On ‘Sounds I Can’t Make’ it’s true Aussie time with Kath and Kim!’ Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.com T...

Today The Good Talkers discuss the difficulties of increasing your skill as a voice over artist or auditioning as much as you can with the skills you have. How do we get better and book jobs at the same time? On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team tries Zombie Screaming... Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the...

Today the Good Talkers are answering your burning questions! We are answering your questions about how we got started in voice over, whether we will be in it forever, and our most significant learning curves. On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team try to make a human trumpet! Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ t...

Working in a creative career can be difficult. There is rejection, isolating, and wanting to feel valued by our peers. Today the good talkers discuss what mental health is like for them in what can be a difficult career choice. How much value do you put in what you do, rather than who you are? 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team try a northern hemisphere seagull. Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalke...

Need a vocal warm up?? Well, this episode is for you! Today The Good Talkers Team does quick-fire warm ups for all the subsets of the vocal system. An episode of gold! On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team tries an owl hoot! Can you do it...? Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspodcast@gmail.com T...

This week the Good Talkers discuss vocal management and how important warming up is for the voice. We also discuss how difficult warming up can be if you don't understand why you're doing a warm up and the blocks and barriers that go along with it. On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team attempt to make a dolphin click...oh wowsers! Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we ca...

Today on The Good Talkers Podcast the team discuss the voice in a more holistic way. Our voice is a part of who we are and how we, or others, label it can have a big impact on how we show up in the world. On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team try their hand at the classic Disney voice of Goofy, voiced by Bill Farmer. Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for...

Join the Good Talkers team as they discuss the forgotten voice actor. The ones who often don't get the credit for the amazing work they do. Should voice over artists be more recognised in the public arena? On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team trial the classic Minion voice - have you got what it takes to be a crazy yellow bean? Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can'...

Today the 'Good Talkers' team are discussing vocal damage. They share their own personal experiences and discuss the need for vocal training for voice over artists and beyond. Breath support - it's vital! On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team attempt to make a clown horn sound. Can you make one? Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, eith...

Today The Good Talkers team discuss the '15K a month' issue. Can you really earn this much in voice over? On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team try to make the Josephine voice from the classic TV show 'Scrubs' - a woman making a child's voice, can you do it?? Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or @ the goodtalkerspo...

Do you know how to break down a script? Today the Good Talkers Team are talking about just this! Written word to spoken word, emphasis, when to breathe, what story are you trying to tell, feeling or sound? Come hang with us as we delve into this massive topic! On 'Sounds I Can't Make', the team try Stitch from 'Lilo and Stitch'. Can you do it better than us? It's very likely! Go find us on our soc...

This week the Good Talkers team continue their talk on accents. This time they are discussing accent appropriation. When is it ok to use an accent that is not your own, should we be using other accents at all? Who decides? Join the team as they tackle an important and difficult conversation all artists should be having. Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't mak...

Being able to do an accent is an incredible skill for a voice actor. This week the Good Talkers team break down how they do accents and what components are important for them. On the 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team trade accents. Can you do a New Zealand or a Californian accent? Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials...

Today The Good Talkers team dive deeper into demos. So many things to consider when making a demo - what scripts should you use, should you use an accent, and what about music?! On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team try to copy Willow The Corgy's howl - so cute! Could you do it? Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, either via socials or...

Demo reels are voice over artists' business cards. A handy little thing that shows you off in 2 minutes flat. The Good talkers discuss, should you make one yourself or get someone to make one for you at a cost? On 'Sounds I Can't Make' the team try an authentic baby cry sound - can you do it? Go find us on our socials #thegoodtalkerspodcast Send us a "sound we can't make" for us to give a try, eit...