The Voiceover Gurus Podcast

Online Casting Platform Bodalgo is unique in many ways. With a smaller roster of talent who are personally vetted, and a transparent platform that puts voice talent first, The Gurus just had to chat with the founder, Armin Hierstetter. It’s real talk with amazing industry folks. Would you expect anything less from the Voiceover Gurus? A little about Armin Hierstetter: Armin Hierstetter, born in 19...

Episode 93 – How To Be A Pro With Your Clients The Gurus share their thoughts on staying professional with clients, as that could make or break your career. JJ and Linda share their stories from years of experience regarding the basics like manners, attitude, and basically just keeping your Ego in check.   FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.guru/ Linda Bruno Voic...

JJ Wilson and Linda Bruno are back, this time to talk about Agents and Red Flags. They also gab about some VO nonsense but if you know how they work, you’re used to it by now. Sometimes, you just gotta chat about stuff with no goal in mind to get nuggets of information. FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.guru/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress   https://www.lindabruno.co...

Don't you just love Marketing? Yeah, we hate it too. Thankfully, on this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, JJ and Linda welcome Ex Marketing guy Rob Carbone to the show. Rob, who is also a Voice Talent, gives some tips and ideas on how to market yourself on LinkedIn and some thoughts about email marketing in general. It could stir the flames of creativity for you as it did for Linda. Check o...

An actual Voiceover Gurus student discusses their voiceover journey on this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast. On this episode we welcome Troy Holden as he shares his experience from the very start to working as a full time VO actor today. He shares his mistakes and a few lessons he’s learned along the way. Visit his site: https://troyholdenvoices.com/ Listen to his podcast: The VO Life https...

Podcast Show Notes On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus podcast, JJ and Linda welcome Managing Director of VoiceQ, Steven Renata to talk about dubbing and the latest technology that any voice talent can use. If dubbing is in your bag of talents, you need to check out VoiceQ! Visit VoiceQ Dubbing Technology About Steven Renata: A native of the small township of Kawakawa in the far north of New Ze...

JJ and Linda gripe a bit about impatience when working on your VO goals and answer a student's question about pursuing a slow genre. It's another episode filled with lots of advice, a few laughs, and the relatability you've learned and love about The Voiceover Gurus. FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.guru/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress   https://www.lindabruno.com J...

JJ Wilson broadcasts from his NEW studio in Pennsylvania! He and Linda get caught up after a few weeks off, due to work and moving issues, and chat about a future workshop and the Masterclass benefits. Just a simple catch-up podcast!   FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.guru/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress   https://www.lindabruno.com JJ Wilson Voices   https://www.jj...

You may think the Gurus know everything about each other after all these years and shows, but in this episode, Linda decides to ask JJ a few questions on the fly, regarding his voiceover biz and life. Both Gurus share their thoughts, experiences, and some laughs of course. And, actually learn a thing or two about each other!   FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.g...

Ep 85 – What is your Voiceover Motivation?   JJ Wilson and Linda Bruno talk candidly about staying motivated and the mental ups and downs of being a freelance artist. Keeping the work flowing is one of our biggest challenges and at various stages of your career, your motivation may change. So, what is your Voiceover motivation?   FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceove...

The Gurus are back from a nice holiday break. JJ and Linda catch up on their lives and discuss current jobs and clients. A laid-back hang with the Gurus to bring in the New Year!   FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.guru/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress   https://www.lindabruno.com JJ Wilson Voices   https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com FOLLOW US: FACEBOOK: https://www.faceb...

Ep 83 – WOVO President – Dan Lenard   The Gurus chat with voice actor, audio guru and WoVO president, Dan Lenard about the history of World-Voices Organization (WoVO), the purpose and how it helps voice actors everywhere. Dan shares his technical expertise and years of experience. A little about Dan: Dan Lenard, “the Knowledgeable Voice” and “The Home Studio Master” President of WoVO Hailing from...

Ep 82 – How to Make a Read Sound Real   In this episode, a Voiceover Gurus’ student asks about a very common audition spec and how to achieve it. “How to keep a read from sounding overworked”. The Gurus give their perspective as well as a few tips along the way.   FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.guru/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress   https://www.lindabruno.com JJ W...

Ep 81 – Comedian and Actor Adam Ferrara   It’s a blast from the past for Linda on The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, as longtime friend Adam Ferrara joins in to talk all about auditioning. From his experiences as an actor in TV, Movies, and On Stage, Adam tells it like it is and in a way that the Gurus genuinely appreciate. Be sure to check out his latest YouTube Special, “It’s Scary In Here.” YouTube I...

It’s true, Linda Bruno and JJ Wilson have spoken about creating a great demo in the past, but this time, some clarification is in order.  The Voiceover Gurus discuss the reasons for their unorthodox process, where every student’s process is customized. Don’t fall for the hype of fast-track VO schools. Check out the Gurus thoughts on their process, during this podcast episode.   FOR MORE INFO ON TH...

It's time to delve deep into Automotive Commercials with A-mazing Voiceover Demo producer Cliff Zellman, who shares his years of experience in the industry with us. We discuss the actual read itself, as well as aspects of Automotive that maybe you didn't know about. About Cliff: Cliff is an established Producer, Director, Audio Engineer, Editor, and  Director of Talent Development for ACM – Automo...

On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus podcast, Linda and JJ talk about the evolution of a voiceover career, and how to handle the ride. It's the natural progression of most actors and sometimes a painful pill to swallow, but of course, The Gurus keep it real.    FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.guru/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress   https://www.lindabruno.com JJ Wi...

After a short break, The Gurus are back and ready to get into new avenues of coaching via The Masterclass Membership. The Masterclass Membership features a new monthly topic about the Industry, in a pre-recorded format, followed by a live Zoom Q&A with the coaches later in the month. It's an affordable way to learn about the other aspects of the Voiceover Industry as we move beyond performance! Ma...

In this episode, we are lucky enough to chat with Lindas' Vocal Coach, Judy Rodman. She is an award-winning songwriter, producer, Recording Artist, Fantastic Vocal coach, and Jingle singer! Judy shares her years of experience and knowledge about our instrument, from techniques to care and maintenance. Named ‘Best Vocal Coach” 2011 by Nashville Music Pros and "Vocal Coach in Residence, August 2013"...

Yes, it's another episode of the Voiceover Gurus podcast, where we keep it real. In this final Summer episode, Linda and JJ discuss how they create voiceover demos with their students. JJ goes through his process technically and as a coach to get that perfect peformance to truly showcase a students talents. It's more real talk about the Voiceover Industry. After a little break, The Gurus will be b...

Linda and JJ finally discuss one of their regular sources of income, Promos! Why it has taken them so long, nobody knows. But alas, the time has come! Learn about the variety of Promos both Veterans have experienced during their careers, as well as the restrictions attached to this genre. Entertaining? Sure. Funny? Maybe. Informative? YES!   FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: http...

In this episode, we sit down with Voice 123's CEO Rolf Veldman and discuss the biz of VO,  pay to plays, and the findings from their research over the last 6 months regarding AI and how it will affect us all, in Voiceover. This one is really informative and honest, just like The Voiceover Gurus. Many thanks to Rolf Veldman for his time and contributions to helping our field grow in a transparent a...

This episode of the Voiceover Gurus podcast covers another listener question. Where does our work come from? Plus a few tips on auditions, performances, and other good stuff about the VO Biz. We are honest about our approaches and how we find new clients. FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.guru/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress JJ Wilson Voices FOLLOW US: FACEBOOK: http...

Time for another episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast where Linda and JJ shoot the breeze with auditioning submission tips and their experiences in the biz. FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.guru/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress JJ Wilson Voices FOLLOW US: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thevoiceovergurus INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vogurus/ TWITTER: htt...

This is part 2 of Linda and JJ's visit with voice actor, coach, and writer, Paul Strikwerda, of Nethervoice.com. In this episode, Paul talks about health issues and coping as a voice actor. Check out his blog and website at Nethervoice.com FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.guru/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress JJ Wilson Voices FOLLOW US: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook...