Vox Talk

Show Notes Today we’re discussing the top voice over coaches from Voices’ 2022 State of Voice Over Report, how Netflix, Disney and Lionsgate are all releasing Pinocchio productions this year and the importance of getting pronunciations right in the Vox Talk Community Spotlight. Mentioned on the show: Voices 2022 State of Voice Over Report Why […]

Today we’re discussing the passing of Charlie Brown voice actor Peter Robbins, the Calm app now features Peter Cullen narrating a Transformers sleep story, the real voice behind Google Assistant, and YouTube might add a Voiceover feature to Shorts. Charlie Brown voice actor Peter Robbins dies at 65 Keep Calm and Transform! Sleep Story App […]

Today we’re discussing Oscars and the hope for a Voice Over Performance category, Audible stops daily digests of NYT, WSJ and Washington Post stories, Audio pros design surf earplugs, Bono cringes at the sound of his own voice and an invitation to Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: Why the Academy Awards Should […]

Today we’re discussing how Charles Martinet dreams as Mario, Sega opens a new studio in Sapporo, Sonic Frontiers to be voiced in six different languages, the robots are coming for podcasts, Voices releases its 2022 State of Voice Over Report and Ralph Hass joins us in the Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: […]

Show Notes Today we’re discussing the 49th Annie Awards and its best animated film nominees, Rob Paulsen and friends take Animaniacs in Concert on the road, the top voice AI stories of 2021, Public Domain Day 2022 and Leah Arscott in the Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ […]

Show Notes In today’s show, we’re discussing some winners from The Clio Awards, the voice actress for Sonic the Hedgehog’s best bud Tails returns in Sonic movie sequel, The Voice Over Planner is ready to bring you into 2022, how holograms might replace video calls, what voice actors are avoiding food and beverage wise before […]

Today we’re discussing the Batman: The Animated Series and a new audio drama project, how Los Angeles sound stages can’t keep up with demand, that radio DJ you’re hearing may not actually be there, 5 noise-cancelling apps for Android and iOS, Voices’ 2022 Trends Report and Gina Scarpa Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the […]

Today we’re discussing the new Oscar contenders for Best Animated Feature, Trolls 3, Disney set spend $33 billion, the passing of audio drama and animation talent Will Ryan, Share of Ear study findings and Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: Encanto,’ ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ and ‘Flee’ Among Top Animation Oscar Contenders […]

Today we’re discussing the objections to Amazon’s plan to buy Metro Goldywn Mayer, how Chris Pratt’s Mario will not have an Italian accent, Fraggle Rock on Apple+, a new 3-part Barney doco, how some kids in Tampa Bay would rather be voice acting than playing on their phones and the Voiceover Couple joins us in […]

Today we’re discussing the returning of the original voice actors from Animaniacs for a second season, Tripadvisor teaming up with Visit Orlando for an immersive audio experience in Amazon Alexa, Tesla adding TIDAL to its cars, a movie trailer-worthy voice at Manitoba’s press briefings, the newly opened Tennessee Voice Over Studios and a drive to […]

Today we’re discussing the audiobook community’s response to AI with a statement from PANA, the new voice of the NHL on ESPN, how foreign-language programming is helping Netflix to succeed, Scripts Out Loud Turns 1, Sing 2 with Bono and an inspiring message in the Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: The National […]

Today we’re discussing how Ryan Reynolds’ voice outperformed his face in an advertisement split test, how ‘robo voices’ are popping up everywhere, what could happen when artificial intelligence comes for audiobooks, how changing the sound of your voice could literally change your life and the Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: Ryan Reynolds’ […]

Today we’re discussing Chris Evans in Lightyear (and why Tim Allen may not have been cast), how Amazon is building a competitor to Clubhouse, NYT’s new audio product, saving the quietest places on earth, how storytelling influences your heartbeats and Vox Talk community spotlight. — Mentioned on the show: Quietparks.org — Continue the conversation on […]

News 1: IATSE Strike Averted On October 16th, Deadline reported that IATSE and the AMPTP reached an agreement on a new film and TV contract, averting a threatened nationwide strike that would have crippled Hollywood productions. Within less than an hour of publishing that article, Deadline issued a follow up piece stating that IATSE appeared […]

It’s been a busy week in the audio world. Here are the Top 5 stories we’ll be discussing in today’s episode. News 1: Bev Standing and TikTok Settlement As reported by the Verge, TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit with Bev Standing, the voice actress who said she was behind the app’s original text-to-speech […]

Today we’re discussing Tom Kane’s retirement from voice acting, the new Super Mario Brothers voice cast starring Chris Pratt, the possibility of another strike in Hollywood, Audio Description for Seinfeld, William Shatner’s upcoming trip to outer space and our very first Vox Talk community spotlight. Introduction Hi there and welcome to Vox Talk, your weekly […]

Stephanie Ciccarelli will be sharing industry news, technology and business tips for audio talent worldwide. Join her every Friday beginning October 8 and get up to date on all things audio! Have a news story you want Stephanie to dive into? Send your ideas to voxtalk@voices.com or submit them in our Community Forum.  Love what […]

NAB and more! Be sure to tune for this week’s episode of Vox Talk. In Tech Talk, hear about how Apple’s VoiceOver for iOS wins a major award. Brett Olsen talks about his success and how he got to the top of the Top 100 Favorites list at Voices.com. Tweet us using the hashtag #voxtalkBe sure […]

Is machine translation a threat to translators? Are you able to view auditions in a way that helps you get the most of the online voice-over marketplace? Voices.com now has new Table Filter features! In Vox Box hear about why promotion is important and how you can do more to get your name and voice […]

Big news for the world of animation! Nickelodeon is up to some great things. We’ve also got our eyes on the Apple Watch and how apps for this new device will rely heavily upon the human voice. Speaking of which, do you know where your voice sits? Stephanie and Carmi talk about vocal range and […]

Stephanie’s back from NYC! Carmi talk about how Home hit it big at the box office and explores free voice-over resources online. In Tech Talk, it’s all about Google’s new, inexpensive computer, Chromebook and how cheaper tech might come with a price for voice pros. In the Vox Box, we’re talking about the upcoming Midwest […]

Have you been anticipating this year’s animated releases? Carmi is joined again by Jennifer Smith and Julianna Lantz to discuss upcoming animated features for 2015 and home studios and how new advances in tech are making them more affordable than ever. We also touch on mentorship and why it is important for people in the […]

Stephanie’s away but Carmi’s not flying solo. Voice Talent team members Jennifer Smith and Julianna Lantz join the party in the Vox Talk studio to talk about their experiences at VO Atlanta, discuss what kind of an impact Rakuten’s $410m OverDrive buyout means for the world of audiobooks and a new venture for Nintendo. For […]

We’ve been busy at our keyboards, and we’ve got a new Solution Center to share with you. What’s it all about? We’ll give you a hint: It has something to do with scripts. In Tech Talk, Apple’s been making all sorts of headlines lately, mostly for its new smartwatch. So what does all of this […]

Less than one more week until VO Atlanta. There will be tea time at the Voices.com booth! Are you going? Conference season is indeed upon us with the Mobile Innovation Summit, BookExpo American and the Audio Publishers Association Conference. In Tech Talk, we about why Big Hero 6 took home the Oscar instead of How […]