The Voiceover Gurus Podcast

On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, student Simone Agee shares her background and life story before exploring the world of VO. Located in South Florida, Simones’ career history helps influence her performances behind the microphone. Hear her story! About Simone: I thrive in the Arts ! I paint landscapes, currently learning violin and acoustic guitar and will return to northern Shaolon...

Ever wondered about Lead Generation and why it's important for voice talents? Well, in this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, the talented Nadia Marshall shares some great tips on how to stay organized when finding new clients and talks about her course that's all about generating those crucial leads. About Nadia Marshall: Nadia Marshall is an award winning voice actor, opera singer, and per...

Ep 142 – Canadian Voice Actor Paul Milando Is the voiceover business different north of the US? Our guest this week is a Toronto-based talent who began performing on camera before transitioning solely to voiceover for the past seven years. Paul Milando shares his experiences so far with agents and auditions and how he balances a seasonal job as well. About Paul Milando: First of all, I would like...

Ep 141 - Guru Updates with Kevin and Linda Guru coaches Kevin and Linda discuss the latest updates with the coaching team, highlighting the benefits of Masterclass Membership and 1-1 Mentoring for growing your voiceover business.   FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/   and https://learnwiththegurus.com/ Join our Circle Community: https:/...

Episode 140 – A Tale Of Two Studios with Christi Bowen Christi Bowen is the owner of Tennessee Voiceover Studios, which is a coaching studio and also a full-time voiceover company. In this episode, she has a conversation with Linda, who is also a full-time voiceover actor. They compare their respective studios and discuss the variety of services offered to students both locally and online. About C...

Episode 139 – My VO Journey with Dave Johnston On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus, we speak with Dave Johnston, a newcomer to the VO Journey. Learn about how he got started and what made him fall in love with voiceover.   About Dave Johnston: Coming from a background of vocal performance as well as being in radio I've been, dabbing in voiceovers for well over ten years and always working on my...

Episode 138 – In A World…More Trailer Chat with Brian Lee Brian Lee talks all things trailer! And TV network bookings. The process and odds and ends that you may not have known about, direct from this top talent himself. It doesn’t get any more authentic than this! It’s the Voiceover Gurus Podcast. About Brian Lee: (In his own words) My interest in radio started at the at the age of 13. At age 15,...

Episode 137 – How Studios Have Changed with Brian Lee Brian Lee is back for another two episodes of the podcast! We start this episode with a LIVE opening of the show and some fun variations, then work our way into a discussion about how studios have changed since the early 90s, aka “The Old Days.” More real-world info with another totally unedited show because this is The Voiceover Gurus Podcast....

Episode 136 – From Trinidad to MIA with Vanessa James Celebrating Black History Month featuring Vanessa James. On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Vanessa James, a multicultural entrepreneur, shares her experiences in various media genres. She has a successful career as a bilingual voice actor, radio host, TV host, radio DJ, and event planner in Miami. Her events include the Woman of I...

Episode 135 – Long Island Voice Talent, Jon Ciano Long Island Voice Talent, Jon Ciano joins Linda on this episode to discuss how LIVO, his local coaching company started and how it has blossomed into another option for students to get great coaching from Veteran talent on a specific topic, all online. His knowledge of the voiceover industry is a great resource on staying up to date on the changing...

Episode 134 – Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches – Part 2   We are back again with four perspectives of the VO industry! This is part 2.   About our guests: Troy Holden is a voice actor located near Nashville TN. He has voiced for Top Golf, ESPN, Pfizer, Cotton Patch Café, Door Dash and several video games and is the host of his own voiceover podcasts, The VO Life and Another VO Podcast.   www...

Episode 133 – Four Perspectives from the VO Trenches – Part 1 What’s better than learning the perspective of another talent in the Industry? How about FOUR talent’s perspectives on the Industry?! Yep, we did it. On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda is joined by four amazing individuals who have been in the business for three or four years. Tune in to Part 1 of this two-part series...

Episode 132 – Talent Manager Emily Maguire In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, we gain insights from Talent Manager and Career Consultant, Emily Maguire, on the industry from a performer's perspective. Her expertise and experience make her an excellent resource for maintaining mental health for auditions and performances on a day-to-day basis. We delve into the crucial topics of self-c...

Episode 131 – Performance Tips with Connor Quinn Voice actor Connor Quinn is back on another episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast to discuss his performance tricks and tips for auditions and sessions. He shares valuable insights on how to handle illness and everyday challenges that come up during auditions. With years of experience in the field, Connor's ideas are a fantastic resource for any as...

Episode 130 – The Latin Market with Issa Lopez The Latin Voiceover market is vast and on this episode, Issa Lopez chats with Linda about the varied Spanish styles requested and where she specializes as a voiceover actor. She also discusses her secrets to her long term success and her journey to get where she is today. About Issa: Issa is one of the most in demand Bilingual Voices in the freelance...

Episode 129 – Bringing Community Value with Paul Schmidt Paul Schmidt returns to the podcast to discuss his VO Pro community and the benefits it offers voice actors of all levels of expertise. As an experienced sales and marketing pro who also is a voice actor, his unique perspective gives some insight into how you can market yourself simply. Linda shares some insight into the new Voiceover Gurus...

Episode 128 – My VO Journey with Erin Cox In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus podcast, student Erin Cox shares her VO Journey and how she has started her career. Learn about her travels so far and what has worked for her. About Erin: Erin Cox lives in Northern Minnesota with her supportive husband, barky dogs and yowly cat. Between family and radio, she has started a voiceover career with a mix...

In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda invites Australian voice actor, Matt Cowlrick, to discuss the essential elements of a successful career in voiceover. Matt shares insights on how having a diverse range of accents and vocal ranges can help voice actors tap into a broader range of opportunities and build a long-lasting career. Listen and learn about how Matt has made it work for...

Episode 126 – New Gurus Coach, Kevin Kilpatrick It’s time! We can officially announce our new Voiceover Gurus coach and on this episode, Kevin comes aboard the podcast to chat about his life, experiences and how he coaches. He is a welcome addition to the team! Join us for a workout or a private coaching session with Kevin. About Kevin Kilpatrick: Ever since stepping onto a stage at age 5, Kevin K...

Episode 125 – Deepdub CRO – Oz Krakowski In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Oz Krakowski, the esteemed Chief Revenue Officer of Deepdub, on the subject of how AI technology is gradually becoming a part of our daily lives. They also delve into the crucial role that voice actors play in production, despite the rising use of AI. About De...

Episode 124 – My VO Journey with Gary Lyons In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus podcast, Linda chats with another up in coming voice talent to chat about his life and what brought him into this VO World. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Gary Lyons has been close to a microphone almost all his life. He received vocal training from Louisiana natives Nancy Armstrong and Kenneth Mitchell in...

Episode 123 – From Child Actor to Voice Actor – Connor Quinn Welcome to The Voiceover Gurus podcast! In part two of this episode, Linda had the pleasure of chatting with Connor Quinn, a gifted voiceover actor who started his career at just six years old. With 50 years of experience under his belt, his stories are truly captivating and inspiring for anyone learning about the business. About Connor:...

Episode 122 – From Child Actor to Voice Actor – Connor Quinn Welcome to The Voiceover Gurus podcast! In part one of this two part episode, Linda had the pleasure of chatting with Connor Quinn, a gifted voiceover actor who started his career at just six years old. With 50 years of experience under his belt, his stories are truly captivating and inspiring for anyone learning about the business. Abou...

Episode 121 – My VO Journey with Carrie Farris In our new series focused on up-and-coming voice actors, Linda chats with new talent to the industry about their challenges, path and dreams for the future. On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus, Carrie Farris talks about her life and how she came to be a voiceover actor. She is an up-and-coming voiceover actress with experience in many media outlets...

Welcome to Part Two! Have you ever been curious about the person behind the captivating live announcements at airshows featuring the Blue Angels? On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda is joined by Emmy Award-winning Air Show Announcer Rob Reider to discuss his career in Air Show Announcing. With over 60 years of experience, Rob is also a reputable Narrator with an extensive list of...