The Voiceover Gurus Podcast (The Voiceover Gurus)

Ep 154 - A Journey with TV Narrator Brooks Moore

In this insightful episode of the Voice Over Gurus podcast, host Linda Bruno welcomes TV personality and renowned narrator Brooks Moore. Together, they delve into Brooks' fascinating journey from his early beginnings announcing equestrian events to becoming the voice of the popular TV show "How It's Made."

Brooks shares his passion for storytelling and the art of narration, offering a unique perspective on balancing diverse projects through his production company, Bonne Maison. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the challenges and joys of the voiceover industry, as well as practical advice for aspiring voice talents.

About Brooks Moore:

Brooks Moore is the host of the long-running show How It's Made among many other TV shows and projects.  In addition to his voice-over career, Brooks also runs a very successful production company in Baltimore, Bonnemaison. Bonnemaison has been the recipient of many Emmys, Tellys, film festival distinctions.  Brooks directs and produces documentary films, commercials, and live events.  Always on the forefront of technology, Brooks was one of the first to use drones for capturing footage and other cutting-edge technologies such as Virtual Control Rooms, and RED cameras which will capture as many images per second as possible - he is currently working with a team at Amazon on AI applications within the production industry.

Brooks has spent years developing a proprietary method for improving your voice and using your voice as a tool for effective communication and he recently launched Unleash Your Voice. Unleash Your Voice is a course for actors, podcasters, hosts, and professionals who want to improve their vocal techniques and harness the power of their voice. 

All info is available at BrooksMoore.com

We are honored to be listed in the top 30 of podcasts about Voiceover. Check out the list! https://podcast.feedspot.com/voice_over_podcasts/

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/  and https://learnwiththegurus.com/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Linda chats with her friend, Barb Lyon about Branding yourself for the VO world. They discuss the informative and helpful book by Celia Siegal, "Voiceover Achiever", and Barbs' personal experience with rebranding herself.

Check out Barbs' Site here: Barb Lyon

Get more info on Celia's book here:  Voiceover Achiever

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 Circle community and all it has to offer!

Check out his VO Freedom Master Plan at https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan and Grow Your VO!

Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

About Paul:

Paul Schmidt is a Richmond, VA-based voice actor, VO event speaker, VO community builder, creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan. His experience includes work for Apple+, Cisco, Delta Airlines, GE Appliances, Lenovo, Mailchimp, Merck, Renewal By Anderson, Uber Eats, and Verizon Media. He's a proud father to his son, Robbie.

https://paulschmidtvoice.com/

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

Time for another scintillating episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast with a snazzy new open. In this episode, JJ and Linda chat about the right attitude for success, as well as a few highlights in their careers. 

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JJ and Linda chat about where they send students once they are ready to start auditioning. And they get sidetracked as always and talk about other relevant stuff too. Don't worry, you'll get a tidbit or two!

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress

JJ Wilson Voices

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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 Impact Dinner, VJMedia Mixology, and Food, Wine & Fete. In this episode, she talks about her story, inspirations, and what motivates her to be amazing every day.

About Vanessa James Media:

Vanessa James Media is a multimedia company that champions authenticity, diversity, and creativity. Specializing in voiceover, on-camera and event hosting, and content creation, the company has been a beacon for creative collaboration, spirited storytelling, and innovative brand synergies in the media landscape. Founded by Vanessa James, known as "the voice you hear everywhere,” a sought-after, seasoned multicultural voice-over actress, who has lent her voice and talents to some of the world's most iconic brands, Vanessa’s captivating voice can be heard on television and radio stations nationwide, and in the bustling yellow cabs of New York City on the iconic 103.5 KTU, as well as over 30 radio stations. Vanessa has voiced campaigns for PGA Tour, The CW Network, Netflix, Amazon, IHeartMedia, and Macy's. In 2023, she was tapped by Reach TV Network, to host their Business Traveler show, highlighting the best hotels, destinations, and inspiring travel content. Vanessa is also the voice behind the CW Network's "All American Homecoming,” Infiniti Motors' campaign, and WAZE GPS voice for their global Women's History Month celebration. She is currently represented by Atlas Talent Agency NYC. 

Vanessa is also a champion for diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, and creative collaboration through her three signature annual events. VJMedia Mixology, a signature event for connection among brands, influencers, trailblazers, and innovators. The Women of Impact Series, an intimate yearly gathering celebrating female entrepreneurs and multicultural creatives and Food, Wine, and Fete, a first-of-its-kind all-inclusive Soca experience in Miami, celebrating Caribbean culture and amplifying Caribbean chefs and cuisine. For more information, visit https://www.vanessajamesmedia.com/ or follow Vanessa James Media on Instagram at @vanessajamesmedia, X formerly Twitter, @msvanessajames, and LinkedIn.

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

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Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

Episode 100 – The Gurus’ Promo Guy (and everybody else's) Brian Lee

Can you believe we’ve recorded 100 episodes of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast? Insane! During this special episode, we decided to learn all there is to know about Brian Lee and his beginnings as a successful Voice Actor. As one of the top Promo Voices in the country, Brian shares his life experiences and how he managed to get to where he is today.

FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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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 Christi Bowen:

Christi Bowen is an award winning voice actor with over 30 years experience in voiceover and video production.  She has developed a roster of clients all over the world and on many types of projects…from commercials and corporate narrations to e-learning modules and phone systems. She specializes in eLearning and also has a passion for political and automotive advertising. Her clients include L’Oreal, Walmart, General Mills, AAA Auto Club, Quaker Oats, IKEA and many more!

One of her proudest achievements is being the Owner of a voiceover training school and recording studio in Nashville called Tennessee Voice Over Studios.  TNVO Studios offers premier training to voice actors using the 3 Star method of Performance, Business and Technical mastery.  Christi is also the co-Founder of Tennessee Voice Over Exchange – the Meetup Group in Nashville for Voice Actors. With over 80 members, the group has been meeting monthly for over 12 years.

Visit: https://www.tnvoiceoverstudios.com/

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

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Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

In this episode of The Voiceover Gurus, Linda and JJ answer a student's question regarding which VO Genre to pursue, the importance of constantly working on your craft to keep up with the booking trends, as well as some real-world chat about the business.

FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress

JJ Wilson Voices

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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" by TC Helicon's VoiceCouncil Magazine, 

Judy teaches her trademarked vocal training method “Power, Path and Performance”™ to singers and speakers nationally and internationally in her office, by phone and Skype. 

Her clients include major and indie recording artists and labels, artist development companies such as PCG Nashville, touring and studio background singers, national public speakers, teachers, and voiceover talent. Her students and recording clients have appeared on The Today Show, Letterman, Ellen Degeneres, The Voice, American Idol, America's Got Talent, Grammys, CMA, ACM & MTV Awards Shows, New York Times Best Seller list.

Visit her website: Judy Rodman.com

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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

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress

JJ Wilson Voices

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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 to hear their experiences and insights.

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.troyholdenvoices.com

Jake Sanders has been voice acting since February or 2020. Going full-time in October of 2021 (probably a little too early), Jake has worked with brands and companies like Discovery Education, Microsoft, Amazon, Staples, Raising Canes, The Home Depot, Best Buy, Del Taco, and more! He's still got a lot to learn, but he's always ready for a new adventure! He brings a fresh, friendly guy-next-door sound that makes audiences want to engage with your business, and he values quick communication and transparency when working within his professional relationships! You can expect that and more from your "Friendly neighborhood Voice Actor", Jake Sanders

www.ThatsJakesVoice.com

Alden Schoeneberg is a down-to-earth talent who is flexible and easy to work with. This comes through in his voice acting and interactions with everyone he meets. Working with major brands like Bosch, Sony, US Bank, Delta, USA Hockey, and many more, his goal is to listen to the client's ideas, join in their vision, and deliver quick, hassle-free results. A Salt-of-The-Earth Voiceover that is Warm, Grounded, and Always Real.

Salt of the Earth Voice Over http://saltoftheearthvoice.com

The first thing you need to know is that Charles H. Coats II is super easy to work with, and he's a pretty fun guy. His number 1 priority is to make sure that his clients SHINE by delivering the perfect read, with the right tonality and the correct emotion that they need for the spot. So, no matter how big or how little your project is, he's here to make sure to knock it out of the park for you and your clients. Before moving full-time into Voice Over Acting, He was a Professional Development Program Manager, Facilitator, and Speaker for a few Fortune 500 companies which allowed him to travel the world over. While traveling, he experienced many different cultures, people, and made many lifelong friends along the way. He's always been a big fan of working hard, building great relationships, and having a sense of pride in what he delivers. He'd love to chat and answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to reach out to him anytime by visiting his website:  www.CharlesTheVoice.com. Remember to sit back, relax, and "Leave the Talkin to him" 

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://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

In this episode of the Voiceover Gurus Podcast, host Linda Bruno gets down to business. She welcomes Rolf Veldman, CEO of Voice123, to discuss the evolving landscape of the voiceover industry and the role of AI technology. Rolf shares insights into Voice123's recent developments, including its innovative Voice Credential Authenticity Initiative. This initiative aims to protect voice talent by embedding a unique, silent watermark onto every audio file, ensuring the authenticity and ownership of their work.

Rolf explains how this technology works and its potential impact on the industry, emphasizing the importance of building trust and security for voice actors. He discusses the balance between AI's opportunities and challenges, reassuring listeners that human creativity remains irreplaceable. The conversation also touches on how AI can enhance the voiceover process, offering efficiency while preserving the artistic essence of voice performances.

Linda and Rolf explore the dynamics of the voiceover market, from the influx of talent during the COVID-19 pandemic to the evolving demands of clients. They highlight the significance of platforms like Voice123 in providing opportunities and insights for both new and experienced voice actors. Tune in to learn how Voice123 is paving the way for a secure and prosperous future in the voiceover industry.

Visit our website, Voiceover.Guru, and join our vibrant community for weekly script reads and more!

CEO of Voice123, Rolf Veldman, is an historian who enjoys turning great ideas into great businesses. He leads a diverse, globally-remote team of achievers who are pushing the boundaries of the voice over industry. Based in the Netherlands, Rolf loves strategy board games, traveling, cycling, and pottering about in his garden next to a national park near the German border. 

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://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

In this engaging episode, Linda Bruno sits down with Kim Wilson and Natasha Marchewka, the dynamic hosts of the "Speechless" podcast, to explore their journeys into the world of voiceover and podcasting. The trio delves into the origins of their podcast, sharing how the idea came to life through a shared passion for marketing and community building.

Kim and Natasha recount their individual paths into voiceover, highlighting the unique challenges and successes they encountered along the way. From Kim’s artistic background to Natasha’s start in radio promotions, each story provides insights into the diverse routes one can take into the industry.

The conversation also touches on the realities of sustaining a voiceover career, the importance of community, and the unexpected hurdles like anxiety and personal growth. Natasha shares her experiences with managing anxiety, offering tips and techniques that have helped her stay grounded.

Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on the behind-the-scenes aspects of podcasting, including the decision-making process behind episode planning and the evolution of "Speechless" from a video webcast to a popular podcast. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring voiceover artists and podcast enthusiasts alike!

Visit https://www.speechlessvo.com/ to hear their podcast.

Visit our website, Voiceover.Guru, and join our vibrant community for weekly script reads and more!

About Kim Wilson

Kim Wilson has a lifelong love for the Arts. She enjoys entertaining others, and in 2011 her love for storytelling thrust her into voice over.  Her voice is handpicked by major brands all over the globe. Kim studied in a conservatory-style acting school to complement her VO career.  She’s starred in indie films including a top 10 in HBO’s Project Green-light and others that have travelled the world in festivals. She’s also appeared in an Emmy award-winning series, The Folklorist. Kim is passionate about helping other talent find success in the ever-changing voice-over industry.

About Natasha Marchewka

Natasha Marchewka has performance in her blood. Daughter of an Opera Singer, veteran jazz vocalist of the NYC “restaurant scene”, voice-over was a natural field to “fall into”. A B.A.A. in Radio and TV Arts helped support her VO career. Since 2006, Natasha has grown her business exponentially moving from Canada to California (with a four-year stint in the Cayman Islands). Co-Creator of V123Pros.com, Natasha strives to help talent with their at-home voice-over business understanding the pitfalls and successes one faces growing a freelance business to fruition.

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://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

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 Deepdub:

Deepdub is an Israeli startup company, headquartered in Tel Aviv. Deepdub aims to bridge the language barrier and cultural gap of entertainment experiences to international audiences, by providing high-quality seamless localization of entertainment content using deep learning and AI algorithms. Deepdub plugs into the post production process of content owners and takes complete ownership of all of their localization needs.

About Oz:

In 2020, Oz Krakowski joined Deepdub as the Chief Revenue Officer, leading marketing, sales, and business growth. With over 25 years of technical and business leadership, Oz's background includes co-founding Kytera, a smart solution for seniors living at home, and managing major accounts at Texas Instruments. A global thinker, Oz's skills span management, technology, and strategy. He holds an Executive MBA from Southern Methodist University and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Tel Aviv University. 

Visit the website: Deepdub.ai

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:

Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/  and https://learnwiththegurus.com/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

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.troyholdenvoices.com

Jake Sanders has been voice acting since February or 2020. Going full-time in October of 2021 (probably a little too early), Jake has worked with brands and companies like Discovery Education, Microsoft, Amazon, Staples, Raising Canes, The Home Depot, Best Buy, Del Taco, and more! He's still got a lot to learn, but he's always ready for a new adventure! He brings a fresh, friendly guy-next-door sound that makes audiences want to engage with your business, and he values quick communication and transparency when working within his professional relationships! You can expect that and more from your "Friendly neighborhood Voice Actor", Jake Sanders

www.ThatsJakesVoice.com

Alden Schoeneberg is a down-to-earth talent who is flexible and easy to work with. This comes through in his voice acting and interactions with everyone he meets. Working with major brands like Bosch, Sony, US Bank, Delta, USA Hockey, and many more, his goal is to listen to the client's ideas, join in their vision, and deliver quick, hassle-free results. A Salt-of-The-Earth Voiceover that is Warm, Grounded, and Always Real.

Salt of the Earth Voice Over http://saltoftheearthvoice.com

The first thing you need to know is that Charles H. Coats II is super easy to work with, and he's a pretty fun guy. His number 1 priority is to make sure that his clients SHINE by delivering the perfect read, with the right tonality and the correct emotion that they need for the spot. So, no matter how big or how little your project is, he's here to make sure to knock it out of the park for you and your clients. Before moving full-time into Voice Over Acting, He was a Professional Development Program Manager, Facilitator, and Speaker for a few Fortune 500 companies which allowed him to travel the world over. While traveling, he experienced many different cultures, people, and made many lifelong friends along the way. He's always been a big fan of working hard, building great relationships, and having a sense of pride in what he delivers. He'd love to chat and answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to reach out to him anytime by visiting his website:  www.CharlesTheVoice.com. Remember to sit back, relax, and "Leave the Talkin to him" 

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://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

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 Sherman Oaks, California, Dan Lenard has been a radio personality, a high school Media and Social Studies teacher, and currently is a free lance producer, professional voice artist and professional home voice over studio technical consultant. He is also a Founding Board Member and now President of World-Voices Organization, the industry association of freelance voice talent world wide.

Dan specializes in commercial and E-learning voice work.  He also has become a recognized industry expert and consultant in home studio set –up and problem solving, specifically for voice over artists new to the industry, or experienced, but with little or no self-recording experience. 

He is Co-Host of the popular weekly webcast and podcast, Voice Over Body Shop (http://vobs.tv) with George Whitham, which talks about home voice over studio tech, presents guests from the voice over industry and other relevant voice over industry news.

His philosophy. Keep it simple!

His websites are; danlenard.com , homevoiceoverstudio.com , info@world-voices.org

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On this episode, JJ and Linda spend some quality time with friends, Bobbi Maxwell and Kevin Kilpatrick from the Middle-Class VO podcast to talk shop! Well, VO Shop that is!

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Voice Actor Extraordinaire Brian Lee joins Linda on these two Voiceover Gurus podcast episodes. Since they can’t stop talking, we broke it up into two episodes. Linda and Brian discuss trailers, how he performs them, and how they are run and cast. They also delve a little into AI and voiceover life in general. It’s pretty much as real as it gets since they have been good friends for 30 years.

About Brian Lee: (In his own words)

My interest in radio started at the at the age of 13. At age 15, I had a part-time job at the local radio station.

At age 18, I had a full-time job as an on-air disc jockey.

At 19, I started writing and producing radio commercials.

At 20, I became a senior manager at a radio station.

At 21, I moved to a larger radio market and continued as a department head.

At age 22, I started my own production company.

Before age 24, I had built two digital recording studios.

At age 25, I moved into sound design, post production, recording, mixing, and voiceover.

At age 28, I got a national booking agent for voiceover.

In 2010, I sold my production company to focus exclusively on voiceover.

Today, I have voiced hundreds of movie trailers, hundreds of thousands of television promos, and well over 1 million pages of copy. I have worked for every major network, studio, trailer house and syndicator.

Every day, I can be found in one of my voiceover studios, honing my craft, reaching and expanding to become a better version of myself.

If it all ended tomorrow, I can say that my dream came true. I’ve done exactly what I’ve set out to do. Be one of the most recognized voices in the world. I’m certainly the luckiest person I know.

Visit: https://welcome.brianlee.com/

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Brian Lee joins Linda on this episode of the Voiceover Gurus podcast to chat honestly about how vital business relationships are and some realities of agents—a candid talk about the pitfalls and the successes during their journeys.

Who is Brian Lee?

Brian Lee has voiced hundreds of movie trailers, hundreds of thousands of television promos, and well over 1 million pages of copy. He has worked for every major network, studio, trailer house, and syndicator. Every day, he can be found in one of his voiceover studios, honing his craft, reaching and expanding to become a better version of himself. "If it all ended tomorrow, I can say that my dream came true. I’ve done exactly what I’ve set out to do. Be one of the most recognized voices in the world. I’m certainly the luckiest person I know."

More info about Brian Lee https://welcome.brianlee.com/

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Episode 97 – The Next Stage for Guru Linda

On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus podcast, Linda speaks openly about some health issues, as well as a new focus, moving forward for her VO career, which will include some behind-the-scenes for Masterclass Members!

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On this quick episode of The Voiceover Gurus, Coach Linda shares a life experience and how it affected her eventual success in Voiceover. It's an interesting find from Linda's messy basement closet! 

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In this enlightening edition of The Voiceover Gurus podcast, JJ and Linda discuss sessions that didn't go as planned. As well as various studio setups they've created over the years.

Voiceover.guru

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 out Robs' website at RobCarboneVO.com

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The Gurus take some time to reconnect after a month off from podcasting. Linda chats about her first cruise experience and birthday celebrations, while JJ tells us about his trip to Hershey Park, PA where he didn’t have any chocolate. Back to work, everyone!

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We love when listeners send us questions about the biz, so on this episode, we answer a few from a new listener and workout participant.  Great advice from two veterans who have been there!

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Ep 153 - Video Game Voice Acting with Akira Lee Watanabe

The Voiceover Gurus, Linda Bruno welcomes the talented Akira Lee Watanabe to discuss her fascinating journey and experiences in the voice acting industry. Akira shares insights into her background, growing up in Yokohama, Japan, and her transition from stage acting in the UK to voice acting in Los Angeles.

From the competitive world of anime voice acting in Japan to her unique roles in popular video games like 'Tom Clancy's Division 2' and 'Arknights', Akira offers a behind-the-scenes look at her approach to crafting authentic and compelling characters.

Listeners will gain valuable tips on the improvisational nature of video game recordings and the importance of trusting your instincts and creative collaborations. Whether you're an aspiring voice actor or simply curious about the process, this episode sheds light on the creative and dynamic world of voice acting.

About Akira Lee:

Akira Lee Watanabe is a versatile actor and voiceover artist, seamlessly blending her Korean and Japanese heritage to infuse a multicultural essence into her work. Originally hailing from Japan, Akira has traversed the entertainment industry across various landscapes, with experiences spanning across London and the United States. Her exceptional talents have earned her roles in notable films such as Yesterday and It Kills at Midnight. Moreover, she has made a significant impact in the realm of voice acting, lending her voice to projects in video games such as Tom Clancy’s Division 2 and Arknights; as well as narrating audiobooks including Disney’s Mulan. Akira’s overarching mission is to champion diverse storytelling and collaborate with exceptional creative minds.

To learn more: https://www.akiraleewatanabe.com/

We are honored to be listed in the top 30 of podcasts about Voiceover. Check out the list!

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Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

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In this engaging episode, Linda Bruno shifts the spotlight to three talented women in voiceover. Our discussion features three remarkable voiceover artists: Carrie Farris from Austin, Texas, Barb Lyon from Batavia, Illinois, and Gwen Poynor from Salt Lake City. Each shares their unique journey, from early beginnings to current successes, highlighting the ups and downs of the industry.

Gwen delves into her extensive background, starting as a child, the challenges of re-entering the industry, and the evolution of technology. Barb reflects on her career transition from broadcasting to full-time voiceover, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and consistency. Carrie discusses her path from radio to voiceover, focusing on the significance of finding one's niche and the joy of acting through dubbing and other genres.

Our conversation also touches on the common misconceptions about entering the voiceover field, the importance of quality equipment, and the need for continuous self-improvement. We wrap up with personal anecdotes, advice for newcomers, and a mutual appreciation for the supportive community within the voiceover industry.

Don't miss this episode that celebrates the resilience and creativity of women in voiceover!

About Carrie Farris:

Carrie is your go-to voice from commercials to video games. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business and Spanish, infusing her work with a global perspective and linguistic finesse. Operating as a non-union freelance professional, Carrie has voiced commercials, promos, audiobooks, movie trailers, video dub for tv/ film, Kid YouTube Channels and so much more. Top clients: Target, Spotify, Frozen Way Video Games, Moody Publishing, Elf Cosmetics, H&M Spring Collection and the list goes on. Visit www.carriefarris.com

About Barb Lyon:

Barb caught the voice over bug in High School when she narrated a video for the school board. So she attended North Central College and filled many roles at 89.1 WONC. She then went to work at a small production company where she eventually joined the talent roster, and began voicing spots for her husband's radio station on the side. In 2012 Barb joined the casting sites and started pursuing voice over in earnest. In 2016 Barb left that full time job and began working in voice over 100%. Now she finds a somewhat surprising home in eLearning and corporate narration voice over. Barb has coached with everyone from our very own Linda Bruno & Alyssa Jayson, to David Rosenthal and Mary Lynn Wissner. In 2023 she was honored to be a SOVAS nominee in the category of eLearning.

About Gwen Poynor:

Gwen's voice is approachable, elegant, rich, and inviting. Having been cast in TV, radio, and print ads at a young age, she loved being behind the mic and in front of a camera and teleprompter.  After a decade in marketing at a Hospital and as a Recruiter, she raised her family and then decided to get back into VO and on-camera work in 2021. She's voiced medical, corporate and industrial videos; announced Award Winners (and more!) at Events, Fundraisers and Conferences and voiced local and regional ads on TV, Radio and TikTok.   

Visit GwenVoiceover.com

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Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

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.

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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 craft to get the listener to the heart of the narrative. I have had the pleasure of coaching with some amazing coaches, Julie Williams with the Voiceover Insider, Linda Bruno, and the Voiceover Gurus. JJ Wilson and Domingo Castillo, and it's ongoing, always pursuing growth and expansion of my craft as a voice talent. My journey has included some interesting opportunities such as performing as a gunfighter street actor in Colorado as well as announcing for the Fine Arts Center in Des Moines . Through the years I have voiced numerous local and regional commercials as well.

Visit: https://www.davejvoices.com/

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Episode 101 – Unspoken Good Business Etiquette Tips

Good business relationships make a career, and there are aspects to the voiceover business that no one teaches you. The Gurus share their experiences and tips on keeping clients for the long run. Keeping it real as always!

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VO Veterans, JJ Wilson, and Linda Bruno answer a listeners question. What would they tell their younger selves about the Voiceover Industry? Join us, as they answer that age-old question!

Visit www.Voiceover.Guru for info on lessons and online classes.

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:

Connor’s familiar, multi-award winning voices have been heard

introducing some of the most loved movies of all time—as well as radio and TV  commercials, cartoons and video games. 

His career began at the age of 6, doing on-camera work in Hollywood for  hundreds of TV commercials (JELL-O, Coca-Cola, McDonald's among others) as  a child actor, as well as appearances on such loved television shows as Little  House on the Prairie, Sesame Street. 

He transitioned behind the microphone in his teens, voicing many projects  for Disney, NBC and getting to train with some of the legends of voice-overs.  Including Daws Butler, Corey Burton and Hal Douglas. 

2023 marks Connor's 36th year in voice overs. Over the years he has voiced  tens of thousands of commercials. His voice is regularly heard on the Howard  Stern Show, his voice characterizations have been used for The Walking Dead,  Star Trek as well as voicing characters for Disney’s classic video game, Kingdom  Hearts. He is the iconic voice, that some of the world’s most trusted brands have  turned to, including Visaa, Sandals Resorts, Crayola, Dollywood, Pandora, and  The History Channel, among many others. 

Please visit Connors website: www.voxguy.com

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Welcome back to another episode of the Voiceover Gurus podcast! Join Linda Bruno as she brings together two seasoned voiceover veterans, Rob Reider and Connor Quinn, to share their fascinating journeys in the industry.

Discover how Sterling Holloway's friendship with Connor's grandfather paved the way for his early start as Christopher Robin in Disney's Winnie the Pooh. Listen to Rob's incredible stories from his time as a live announcer for air shows, culminating in his last year as a live announcer, as well as upcoming induction into the Air Show Hall of Fame.

Explore the challenges and transitions both actors faced, from child stardom to successful voiceover careers. Get insights into their favorite studio equipment, memorable projects, and the importance of good acoustics in their recording spaces.

Don't miss the heartwarming anecdotes and valuable advice from these industry legends, as they reflect on their careers, the people who helped them along the way, and their love for storytelling.

Visit our website, Voiceover.Guru, and join our vibrant community for weekly script reads and more!

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Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

In this episode of the Voiceover Gurus podcast, Linda welcomes Christy Harst, a seasoned voice talent passionate about sports promo. Christy shares her inspiring journey and sometimes struggle of breaking barriers in the male-dominated world of sports voiceover.

Christy introduces us to her groundbreaking initiative, "Building Doors," a campaign she launched to create opportunities for women in male-centric voiceover genres. Discover how this movement is opening doors for female talents by advocating for equity and diversity in the industry, and learn about the success stories that have emerged from this empowering campaign.

Join us as Christy delves into the significance of women supporting women, the impact of social media in advancing careers, and how her campaign is helping to reshape the voiceover landscape. 

About Christy Harst:

My voice over journey started in college when I applied for a news internship at a local classical radio station. During the interview the station manager told me I had a good voice, escorted me to the studio, asked me to read the Star Spangled Banner into a microphone, and pressed record. After I was done he played it back and said, “You’d do well in voice overs.” I didn’t even know what a voice over was, let alone how to get into the business. At the end of the internship, he gave me my first voice over job – a tag line for a commercial. My parents drove an hour to get in range to hear it on their car radio.

More than two decades later and one home studio, I have lent my voice to clients like Delta Faucets, Sherwin Williams, Bank of America, and PNC Bank. I truly enjoy what I do and it shows in my work. Television commercials are lots of fun, but so are medical training programs, on-hold messages about deicers, and narrating the proud history of a church.

https://www.christyharst.com/

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Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

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!

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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 performer who has been using her voice professionally for over a decade. Some of Nadia's clients include BMW, Cigna, Google, Intel, JP Morgan, Mercedez Benz, Pandora, Rayban, and Square.

Before being a full-time talent, Nadia's previous job titles included Media Coordinator, Marketing Assistant, and Adjunct Voice Teacher, to name a few. She has experience working with social media management, curating content, and researching how best to contact patrons and customers. She leverages these skills successfully in her own business and has incorporated them into a Lead Generation course.

Nadia created Lead Generation Blueprint: The Ultimate Guide to help voice actors learn this vital skill and to train their own lead generators to find their dream clients and succeed in direct marketing. For more information about the course, visit: www.blueprintcourseware.com

For more information about Nadia, visit www.voicesbynadia.com.

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

Linda and JJ discuss various frustrations, one of which is Linda's website. The gurus discuss what to do with your VO website. They also talk about auditioning and experiences. And by the way, Lindas' website is finally done!

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress

JJ Wilson Voices

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Today, JJ and Linda discuss the latest trend of video demos and the importance for us as VO Actors. They also touch on the hot topic of AI, and introduce their new Online VO Course for folks starting out. 

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress

JJ Wilson Voices

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On this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, we stay in the Improv zone with Rebecca Haugh, who runs online improv classes for Voice Actors. Rebecca will be hosting a unique Improv workout with the Gurus on June 13th at 1 pm EST. Linda and Rebecca discuss what will be happening during the class, which is perfect for voice actors of any skill level! Learn about Improv techniques and easy ways to practice on your own!

Limited seating. To participate, visit Voiceover.GURU/workouts

About Rebecca Haugh:

Rebecca Haugh, also known as LoveThatRebecca, founded LoveThatImproVO in July 2013 because she personally wanted this kind of online workout service and couldn't find it offered by anyone. VO Improv is many things - sparking creativity, making the neurons and synapses to fire in the brain differently, feeling and embracing the risk, getting thrilled by the wild abandon and scaling to new heights! Sometimes that includes overcoming barriers, making discoveries about our acting. It certainly includes always putting it all back into the beautiful work created with voice. 

For more info:

Visit her improv website: VOImprov.com

And her voiceover website: LoveThatRebecca.com

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:

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https://learnwiththegurus.com/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com/

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 aspiring voice actor.

About Connor:

Connor’s familiar, multi-award winning voices have been heard introducing some of the most loved movies of all time—as well as radio and TV  commercials, cartoons and video games. 

His career began at the age of 6, doing on-camera work in Hollywood for  hundreds of TV commercials (JELL-O, Coca-Cola, McDonald's among others) as  a child actor, as well as appearances on such loved television shows as Little  House on the Prairie, Sesame Street. 

He transitioned behind the microphone in his teens, voicing many projects  for Disney, NBC and getting to train with some of the legends of voice-overs.  Including Daws Butler, Corey Burton and Hal Douglas. 

2023 marks Connor's 36th year in voice overs. Over the years he has voiced  tens of thousands of commercials. His voice is regularly heard on the Howard  Stern Show, his voice characterizations have been used for The Walking Dead,  Star Trek as well as voicing characters for Disney’s classic video game, Kingdom  Hearts. He is the iconic voice, that some of the world’s most trusted brands have  turned to, including Visaa, Sandals Resorts, Crayola, Dollywood, Pandora, and  The History Channel, among many others. 

Please visit Connors website: www.voxguy.com

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

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 kung fu just to name a few. After retiring massage therapy and funeral director/embalmer careers, voiceover acting has become a new passion. I'm grateful to find it at this stage of my life where I have the patience, tough skin, and maturity to handle it. I actually enjoy the process and constant growth. So far voiceover has not been boring.

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

Versatility as a performer is essential to become successful, so letting go behind the mic is important to learn. JJ and Linda discuss the concept and reflect on an Improv workout from earlier in the week, featuring Improv Guru Rebecca Haugh. Plus, they also talk about VO life. It's Real Talk about the VO Industry.

Leave us a review! Email us your questions and topics! Info@voiceover.guru

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JJ Wilson Voices

Linda Bruno Voice Actress

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:

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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Voice Actor Extraordinaire Brian Lee joins Linda on these two Voiceover Gurus podcast episodes. Since they can’t stop talking, we broke it up into two episodes. Linda and Brian discuss trailers, how he performs them, and how they are run and cast. They also delve a little into AI and voiceover life in general. It’s pretty much as real as it gets since they have been good friends for 30 years.

About Brian Lee: (In his own words)

My interest in radio started at the at the age of 13. At age 15, I had a part-time job at the local radio station.

At age 18, I had a full-time job as an on-air disc jockey.

At 19, I started writing and producing radio commercials.

At 20, I became a senior manager at a radio station.

At 21, I moved to a larger radio market and continued as a department head.

At age 22, I started my own production company.

Before age 24, I had built two digital recording studios.

At age 25, I moved into sound design, post production, recording, mixing, and voiceover.

At age 28, I got a national booking agent for voiceover.

In 2010, I sold my production company to focus exclusively on voiceover.

Today, I have voiced hundreds of movie trailers, hundreds of thousands of television promos, and well over 1 million pages of copy. I have worked for every major network, studio, trailer house and syndicator.

Every day, I can be found in one of my voiceover studios, honing my craft, reaching and expanding to become a better version of myself.

If it all ended tomorrow, I can say that my dream came true. I’ve done exactly what I’ve set out to do. Be one of the most recognized voices in the world. I’m certainly the luckiest person I know.

Visit: https://welcome.brianlee.com/

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com/

Episode 98 – Acting Guru

Alyssa Jayson In this episode, all THREE Guru coaches come together to share their thoughts on performing better in an audition, what Alyssa coaches her students, and how it differs from JJ and Linda’s process. JJ also reveals what he learned from Alyssa to change up his auditions, resulting in a few new bookings!

FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

https://voiceover.guru/

https://learnwiththegurus.com/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmU3gJsBqFiotx0iD9UaWQ

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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://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

In this Episode, we answer a student's question regarding editing and voicing to video, as well as other fun facts that only the Gurus can give.

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In this go-round, JJ and Linda discuss our new reality and how it's affecting being a Voice Actor.

Visit The Voiceover Gurus  for more information on our Online Coaching

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 back ready to roll with more content, interviews and fun. As well as more online content all focused on Voiceovers.

FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: https://voiceover.guru/ FOLLOW US: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thevoiceovergurus INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vogurus/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOGurus LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Amazon Music/Audible: https://www.amazon.com/The-Voiceover-Gurus-Podcast/dp/B08K581RCX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+voiceover+gurus+podcast&qid=1603987040&sr=8-1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/552wKWhdQzWeq2nkDGZsAu?si=IzbA2j-tTfyXTK-sDElSoQ Podbean: https://voiceovergurus.podbean.com/ Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-voiceover-gurus-podcast/id1244964011 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmU3gJsBqFiotx0iD9UaWQ

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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 and her voice shines with a unique quality showcasing her untamed luxurious approach to her reads. She's a mom of 5, a Texas gal with a loving husband, and an avid yoga and meditation enthusiast with her own podcast focused on mental health, The ChatterBox Radio Podcast.

Check out her website: https://carriefarris.com/

And her podcast: https://thechatterboxradio.com/

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:

https://voiceover.guru/

https://learnwiththegurus.com/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

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.guru/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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Episode 109 – Performance Challenges for Students

Coaches Linda Bruno and Alyssa Jayson discuss the various and most common challenges students face when learning to become voice actors, how they approach the coaching process, and reminisce about what they did when trying to impress agents. They also catch up on the latest happenings and chat about the new “Guru Fundamentals” course for $199. Another fun and informative episode of the Voiceover Gurus Podcast!

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:

https://voiceover.guru/

https://learnwiththegurus.com/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com/

Episode 111 – Greenlight Improv Founder Nathan Minns

Coaches Linda Bruno and Alyssa Jayson sit down with Green Light Improv founder, Nathan Minns to discuss the benefits of Improv and how it can apply to many industries beyond the acting world. Nathan shares their process of helping people loosen up and let go to benefit their relationships and worklife. Improv is vital in so many ways!

More about Nathan:

Nathan Minns is the founder of Green Light Improv out of Columbus, OH, a professional training company that uses improv comedy as a tool for innovators to develop their entrepreneurship & communication skills. COMPANY URL: https://greenlightimprov.com/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minns/

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com/

In this episode, Linda and JJ cover 2 listener questions.  

#1 Is the Voiceover Industry seasonal? And should demos reflect that?

#2 How do you know what rates to charge for a job?

It's fun and realistic talk from two VO Veterans perspectives. 

LindaBruno.com

JJWilsonVO.com

Ever wondered what the demo process is like once you’ve completed your audio files? Guru Linda sits down (well in an adjacent studio) with friend, colleague, and VO Gurus demo producer Dave Goldberg to discuss how he makes demo magic happen for our students. They also discuss the casting perspective on demos and how to ensure you get heard!

About Dave Goldberg:

David has extensive audio and video engineering experience dating back to the late 1980s when editing was still performed with razor blades on reel-to-reel tape. In 1991, he worked on the team that developed SoundLink, Korg's first digital audio workstation, a world-renowned manufacturer of advanced electronic music and professional audio products. In his role, he supported TV and radio stations, post-production facilities, and recording studios throughout the US and Japan, allowing him to build a network of contacts that would later become an invaluable resource.

David founded Digital Waterworx Corporate Communication Production in 1993. Today, the company produces radio and television commercials, corporate videos, audiobooks, podcasts, live events, and other creative media services. Since its inception, the company has worked with an international client base that exceeds 4,000.

For more info:

Visit our studio website: Waterworx.com

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:

https://voiceover.guru/

https://learnwiththegurus.com/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com/

In another episode of the Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda and JJ talk about the lifestyle of being a Voice Actor, and of course the realities, as only they can do.

Voiceover.Guru

Linda Bruno Voiceover Actress

JJ Wilson Voices

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 Zealand, Steven Renata grew up in Milton, in the country’s deep south, and takes pride in his dual heritage of Māori and Pākeha (Scottish and Irish). One of the first Māori graduates of the University of Otago, Steven received his master’s degree in marketing in 1994, followed by a career in Māori tourism Auckland University of Technology, which led to him becoming a founder of global fitness company Les Mills International.

As a leader of Kiwa Digital and its pioneering language-dubbing technology VoiceQ, Steven is dedicated to the company’s strategic direction and success, observing and influencing its work through the lens of tribal leadership. This approach focuses on language and relationships that drive performance in a sustainable way, operating at the leading edge of quality content delivery. In an industry facing massive disruption driven by the global shift to digital consumption and the introduction of new technologies, Steven has helped lead Kiwa’s business model away from the constraints of physical distribution and to sharpen its focus on the publishing and post-production industries.

Steven and his whanau live in Auckland, New Zealand, and enjoys cycling, music, food, viticulture and travel. In his spare time, he also acts as a business consultant and executive wellness coach. He speaks English and te Reo Māori.

FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmU3gJsBqFiotx0iD9UaWQ

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Join host Linda Bruno in this episode as she explores the multifaceted world of Spencer Greene, a talented actor, voice actor, and stuntman. Delve into Spencer's journey from his early fascination with voice acting to his adventurous career in stunts and motion capture.

Discover the intricacies of the entertainment industry as Spencer shares insights into working on commercials, video games, and even being a stunt double. Learn about the thrilling yet challenging aspects of motion capture and stunt work, as Spencer recounts his experiences and offers valuable advice for aspiring performers.

This episode provides a rare glimpse into the synergy between voice acting and physical performance, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the diverse opportunities within the entertainment world.

About Spencer:

Spencer Greene is a SAG actor, voiceover actor, motion capture performer, and stunt performer. With a native Spanish family, Greene is bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing him to partake in projects including the Kobra Kai video game series and Payday 2. Other voiceover projects include Richard Jewell and Thirteen Reasons Why. From setting himself on fire to jumping out of moving vehicles to performing stunt fight choreography to stunt doubling for television actors, he is no stranger to the most daring of stunts. As for motion capture, Greene has performed as Justin Beiber’s dance double for his virtual concert and Calvin Harris’ virtual reality DJ show, as well as projects for companies including EA and Riot Games. Greene completed his conservatory training at American Conservatory Theatre also while getting his BA in Film & Television Production at San Jose State University.

All info is available at https://www.spencergreeneperforms.com/

We are honored to be listed in the top 30 of podcasts about Voiceover. Check out the list! https://podcast.feedspot.com/voice_over_podcasts/

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/  and https://learnwiththegurus.com/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

In part two, Linda and Dave continue their chat about the creation of a great demo as well as the dos and don'ts from the producer's end. They also discuss the casting perspective on demos and how to ensure you get heard!

About Dave Goldberg:

David has extensive audio and video engineering experience dating back to the late 1980s when editing was still performed with razor blades on reel-to-reel tape. In 1991, he worked on the team that developed SoundLink, Korg's first digital audio workstation, a world-renowned manufacturer of advanced electronic music and professional audio products. In his role, he supported TV and radio stations, post-production facilities, and recording studios throughout the US and Japan, allowing him to build a network of contacts that would later become an invaluable resource.

David founded Digital Waterworx Corporate Communication Production in 1993. Today, the company produces radio and television commercials, corporate videos, audiobooks, podcasts, live events, and other creative media services. Since its inception, the company has worked with an international client base that exceeds 4,000.

For more info:

Visit our studio website: Waterworx.com

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:

https://voiceover.guru/

https://learnwiththegurus.com/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com/

Let’s talk about Audio Branding! What the heck IS Audio Branding, you ask? In this podcast, host Linda Bruno talks with Jodi Krangle, a voice actor and recording artist. They discuss audio branding, which is a brand sound that represents the identity and values of a brand in a distinctive manner. This includes audio logos, branded functional sounds, brand music, or the brand voice. Krangle was originally a singer before she became a voice actor and she performs in front of geeky fans as part of a small subsection of music called FILK. She also talks about how she got into voiceover by volunteering her time at the CNIB. Finally, they discuss how voice actors can use audio branding to inform their own voiceover brands. Enjoy another laid-back episode on The Voiceover Gurus podcast!

Get more info on Jodi here:

I’ve been a voice actor since 2007 and have worked with clients from major brands all over the world including Dell, BBVA & Kraft.  I’m also a singer and in 2015, I put out my own album of jazz, blues and traditional tunes (jodikranglemusic.com). Over the years, and doing what I do, I’ve learned a lot about sound and how it influences people.  My own podcast on this subject is called Audio Branding: The hidden gem of marketing.  For more information on that podcast, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com and for more information on me, visit voiceoversandvocals.com .

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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 and ethical way!

Head over to The Booth at Voice 123 to download their report, The 2021 State of AI Voices Report, and stay informed!

Voice 123 State of AI Report

A little about Rolf Veldman: 

Rolf Veldman is CEO of Voice123, the world’s first and largest online marketplace for professional voice actors. An impassioned storyteller, Rolf considers himself an entrepreneurial historian who loves board games, scuba diving, cycling, and doing his bit to change the world for the better. At Voice123, Rolf spearheads a widely diverse and fully remote team that has set itself the task of crafting the future of the voiceover industry.

The Booth by V123 - - Learn everything you need to know about starting & running your voice-over career, for free.

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress

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Linda and JJ spend some time with voice actor, coach, and writer, Paul Strikwerda, of Nethervoice.com. In this episode, Paul talks about his method of coaching that goes beyond basic training techniques and his very popular blog. Check out his blog and website at Nethervoice.com

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In this splendiferous episode, JJ and Linda discuss the dangers of reading too many online voiceover opinions and how to forge ahead despite the scary naysayers. Plus another listener question.

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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 clients. The conversation is so rich that it spans two episodes! It's the Voiceover Gurus Podcast!

About Rob Reider:

Rob Reider is the most sought-after announcer on the North American Air Show circuit. His talents have earned him the highest award in the air show industry, the International Council of Air Shows “Sword of Excellence.” A former midwest television personality, Rob received 5 Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions. 

Rob announced his first air show in 1978 and made it his full-time vocation in 2006. Since then he’s announced over 300 shows from Maine to California to Japan. 

He’s known in the flying world as the on-camera host of the award-winning Sporty’s Pilot Shops “Learn to Fly” videos, helping thousands of people around the world to earn their pilots licenses and advanced ratings.

Rob is the narrator consultant/coach for the Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration teams.

One of the highlights of his career was in 2020 when he was selected to announce the “Salute to Democracy Flyover on July 4th at the White House.

His show business acumen, his encyclopedic aviation knowledge, his experience, and his excitement have put Rob Reider at the top of the list as the voice of many of the largest and most important air shows on the continent.

Check out Robs’ Website: www.robreidervoice.com

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Episode 95 – Financial Experiences as a VO Actor

You know the Gurus are honest, so of course, we had to talk about what we have done financially with our bookings or lack thereof: the highs, the lows, and everything in between. The only constant is to roll with the punches of the VO Industry and keep moving!

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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 clients. The conversation is so rich that it spans two episodes! It's the Voiceover Gurus Podcast!

About Rob Reider:

Rob Reider is the most sought-after announcer on the North American Air Show circuit. His talents have earned him the highest award in the air show industry, the International Council of Air Shows “Sword of Excellence.” A former midwest television personality, Rob received 5 Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions. 

Rob announced his first air show in 1978 and made it his full-time vocation in 2006. Since then he’s announced over 300 shows from Maine to California to Japan. 

He’s known in the flying world as the on-camera host of the award-winning Sporty’s Pilot Shops “Learn to Fly” videos, helping thousands of people around the world to earn their pilots licenses and advanced ratings.

Rob is the narrator consultant/coach for the Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration teams.

One of the highlights of his career was in 2020 when he was selected to announce the “Salute to Democracy Flyover on July 4th at the White House.

His show business acumen, his encyclopedic aviation knowledge, his experience, and his excitement have put Rob Reider at the top of the list as the voice of many of the largest and most important air shows on the continent.

Check out Robs’ Website: www.robreidervoice.com

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

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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 landscape.

About our guest:

Jon is a professional voice actor and relationship manager that helps bring a voice to your brand. He is known for his witty, wry, next door guy voice over style that will enliven your script. He’ll deliver a quality product…fast, for his professional home studio. Over the years, he has helped bring life to characters in genres like corporate narration, eLearning, commercials, audiobooks, video games and animation.

Visit his website: https://www.jonciano.com/

LIVO website: https://www.livotakeover.com/

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Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

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 his early years. This training combined with a strong base in musical theater he gained later in life drew Gary to the world of voice acting and advertising.

Now based in Nashville TN, Gary runs his own voice over studio and has worked with such clients as Microsoft, Body Armor, Rémy Martin, and the New England Air Museum. He has an unwavering work ethic and loves every opportunity to be behind the microphone.

​ https://www.lyonsroarvoicetalent.com/

 gary@lyonsroarvoicetalent.com

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Live from the voiceover Gurus studio on Long Island, Coaches Linda and Alyssa sit down and face to-face shoot the voiceover sh*t with a “cocktail.” They delve into the benefits of character study and how you can apply it to your auditioning and performances.

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Episode 102 – Marketing and Sales Concepts with Paul Schmidt

The Gurus sit down with Paul Schmidt, 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. Transparent advice that The Gurus love to share.

Check out his VO Freedom Master Plan at https://paulschmidtpro.com/vo-freedom-master-plan and Grow Your VO!

Paul Schmidt is a Richmond, VA-based voice actor, VO event speaker, VO community builder, creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan. His experience includes work for Apple+, Cisco, Delta Airlines, GE Appliances, Lenovo, Mailchimp, Merck, Renewal By Anderson, Uber Eats, and Verizon Media. He's a proud father to his son, Robbie.

https://paulschmidtvoice.com/

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Ep 147 – The Global Market with Voice Talent Serge De Marre

Welcome back to the Voice Over Gurus podcast! In this episode, host Linda Bruno sits down with Serge De Marre, a seasoned voice actor originally from Belgium, to discuss the highs and lows of the voiceover industry.

Serge shares his journey from starting in local Belgian radio to becoming a national radio host, and eventually moving to the United States. He delves into the technical challenges and cultural differences he faced, and how he transitioned into full-time voiceover work, including his recent success with a U.S. commercial campaign for Tubi.

Linda and Serge also explore the differences between European and American voiceover markets, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and the importance of building strong client relationships. They touch on the significance of having a professional website and the benefits of hiring a web designer.

Tune in to hear Serge's inspiring story and gain valuable insights into navigating the voiceover world across different continents.

About Serge:

Modern. Global. Bilingual. Serge De Marre is a voice actor and voice-over artist who speaks both English and Flemish fluently, with over 20 years of experience. His contemporary, clear voice with international influences appeals to audiences from all over the world. Think fresh, smooth, cheerful, reliable, youthful.

Serge is a well-known and award-nominated voice in Belgium and the Netherlands with both his English and Flemish work. With his unique international accent, he is also on the rise in the rest of the world. He has lived in Antwerp, Washington DC, Houston, Los Angeles, Dallas and Budapest. His extensive experience with different cultures and customs can be heard in his worldly voice.

He has worked for big names such as Domino's Pizza, Axe, Google, Disney, Audi, Exxon Mobil, LG, Mentos, Pringles, Danone, Knex, Qatar Airways and Siemens. That is an impressive client list of international companies, but Serge also likes to work with smaller, local brands. For all projects, big or small, you can expect a fast response time and superior quality recordings. 

Visit Serges’ Website: https://www.sergedemarre.com/

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Episode 103 – New Years’ Chat & Guru Copy Challenge

The Gurus welcome in the New Year with a little fun and some new attitudes for 2023. JJ and Linda coach each other in this episode, with some humor laced with realism of what happens at times during sessions with clients. Welcome to the New Year with The Voiceover Gurus!

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Time to talk about Agents! Love em or Hate em, they are an important part of our industry. JJ and Linda talk about their experiences with this part of the business.

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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 Kilpatrick had an unshakable desire to perform. Throughout his school years and into college, he was always acting; even attending college on a theatre scholarship. After college and a successful 18-year career as a radio personality, Kevin made the leap to full-time voice actor in 2004. 

Today, Kevin is an Emmy-nominated and multiple SOVAS award-winning voice actor, producer and coach. He’s known for his documentary work on National Geographic, REELZ and PBS. He’s voiced commercials for GE, Hard Mountain Dew, Aleve, Cracker Barrel Cheese, American Express, FedEx, Nutri-System and others. He’s proud to be a regular narrator for corporate clients Apple, Pepsi, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Pizza Hut, Kia, Lowe’s and countless others. 

One of his “bread and butter” genres though is Automotive. Kevin can be heard nationwide in over 50 markets helping automotive dealers “move metal.” Kevin is also heard regularly on radio stations throughout the country as the imaging voice of the station.

When Kevin is not in the booth performing, he’s usually producing audio or working with others as voice-acting coach. Having trained with elite acting coaches himself, Kevin is passionate about helping talent of all skill levels improve. 

Another fun fact about him is that he is an avid sports fan. Away from the studio, chances are you will find Kevin on the golf course, tennis courts or at the ball field. Want to talk sports? Kevin is the guy you want to chat with, preferably over a nice glass of bourbon.

Visit his website: https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

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Transcript:

Kevin and Linda Podcast

[00:00:00]

Welcome back to the Voiceover Gurus Podcast. I'm Linda Bruno. I'm so excited because this has been an anticipatory thing for many months now that we have the honor of Mr. Kevin Kilpatrick joining us as a coach for the gurus. Yeah, I'm excited to be here. Honor. I don't know. We'll see. Let's give it a few months and see how that part works out.

No, the honor is mine though. Seriously. I'm humbled. And, you know, I kind of threw something out to you several months back and you're like, I'm listening. And then, you know, some questions and a detailed interview process, a background check, and here we are. I know. And then you, you're like, Oh, I'm going to be gone because I'm taking my lovely wife to Greece for many, many weeks.

And so it was like this little secret that had to stay hidden that I kept saying, someone's coming. Somebody great is coming. They're coming to coach and help you help you through your reads. I just think it's always so great to have. you know, an extra set of ears on folks that, you know, they [00:01:00] have a chance to get another opinion on their read.

And it's just, it's valuable, especially from someone who has your history as well. You've been doing this for a million, gajillion years, too. Yeah, since I had kind of started out prior to that on a part time basis while I was still doing my radio job and around 2004 corporate radio was like I was getting tired of it.

I didn't lose my job. I was very humbled that my boss at the time, when I told him I'm leaving radio to do voiceover and production full time, he's like, Kevin, you are. Well, at the time, my radio name was Gator. So anybody, any, any. South Florida radio fans from Kiss Country, you might remember Gator. But anyway he was like Gator, you know, are you serious?

Do you, do you want us to try to make you stay? And I'm like, no, I'm, I'm doing this, man. I, I'm tired of spinning the prize wheel with listeners on the weekend and I'm, you know, I want to make my own schedule and I want to create my own path. So here I am nearly 20 years later and still going strong.

But the question is, did you have a [00:02:00] mascot at the country station that would go with you to the remotes? No, we didn't really have a mascot. We would the radio DJs would go out and then we'd have the promotions crew there and we'd have the van set up. We had an RV though. It was a giant red. A red, white, and blue RV, Kiss Country, we had a big prize wheel.

Fancy! Yeah, always handing out t shirts, and yeah no, no really, no mascot to speak of. I guess I was the station mascot, because I was an anaconda. You were! Yeah, they gave me that radio name, by the way. Oh, really? Yeah, it was when I signed my agreement with the radio station at the time, I told my boss, I said, I don't want to change my name because I knew he was legendary for changing people's names.

And I said, I want to keep Kevin Kilpatrick. That's what I've been called my whole life. And he's like, let's readdress that. And what do you think about Gator? And I'm like, you've lost your mind. But it turned out, Linda, to be a great thing because in Arbitron ratings at the time, people fill out these diaries of who they listened to and that's how you got listenership up.

They remember you. Yeah. Yeah, they remember. So they remembered Gator. Wow, wow, that's pretty cool. We had a mascot at the second station I worked at up in Long Island, Lucky the Duck. So I would do my remotes with Lucky the Duck as we would spin the wheel of prizes. What was the format? What was your call letters?

It was WKJY, so like adult contemporary, so, okay. So how did the duck, I was thinking, what was it? WUCK or, you know, WDCK or No, just tap and have a duck. Just, no, I was, you know, queen of Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, and Long Island Love songs at night. Oh, that's what I, oh, were you kind of like a Delilah or something?

Do you remember? Delilah? Yeah, she was on after us. Oh wow, okay, so you're not like Delilah. You were her lead in. You were her opening act. Yeah, yeah, exactly. So, the old days of radio, which so many of us are, were started in. But you made, obviously made the transfer over because a lot of radio people have tough...

a tough time becoming voice actors. Yeah. And you know, part of it for me, Linda was I had a bank of automotive clients. So automotive is one of my jams. So I'm still on in I, I still, I'm probably at my highest now, but I'm probably doing about 60 markets a month. I'm on in New York. By the way, yeah. So I'm on every month I've been on in New York for the past 12 years for this one group of dealers, Hudson, it's the Hudson group of dealers and the spots don't sound anything like I'm talking right now.

And we can, you know, I'm sure when we get into our coaching and things that this. Possibly will come up, but you know, there's certain sounds that work well for automotive and thankfully, a lot of it's changed because a lot of it can be just friendly, natural Kev. Hey, buy a Camry for one 99 a month. But for Hudson, I do what is called the mean, angry father.

And it's like, buy a Camry one 99 a month. Get it now at Hudson Toyota. So, and that's even, that's even dialed back from what I really do for them, but yeah. So yeah, I made the transition, had some automotive clients at the time and automotive became my bread and butter and it still pretty much is.

And that afforded me the opportunity to transition from radio. And plus I was still doing some production. My old radio station at the time would hire me monthly to do production for them. And so I got lucky on my transition. I don't know if it was lucky or planning, but I had. Some established income and I also had, I was resourceful, you know, I, I'm, I'm a hustler.

I'm a hustler, baby. I hustle, you know, and that's what this game is all about. So how did you wind up deciding that you wanted to do some coaching? How did you fall into that? Organically I have you and I met via a casting, so I've done casting for years. I keep forgetting keep forgetting, Michael McDonald I keep forgetting how long ago you and I met.

It's been what, seven, eight years, probably? At least, no, because you found, you found me on voice one, two, three. Yeah, yeah. And that was, that was, I think longer than that. Yeah, and I don't think we ever did, did we ever do any live sessions where I directed you? I don't know. Yeah, I don't think so.

Probably not for automotive. I'm Yeah, I might would have, but I don't think I did for you. But that being said, I've done cast every sense. So in this all goes back to part part of my coaching is in part of making money in this industry is it all adds up. I'll say that constantly to people. It all adds up.

And I'm talking about many different aspects. Being a pro Being, you know, good at what you do, being resourceful, being available, being easy to work with. And one of those things is being an answer, a resource. So I've, in the beginning I had clients that were like, Hey Kev, you know, you're great, but we've got some crossover with, we're going to get another dealer on in the same market, but we can't use your voice.

Can you find another male voice? And I'm like, yeah, I can. Same with finding, Hey Kev you found us a great another great male. Can you find this a great female? I'm like, yeah, let's go on voice one, two, three and see if we can find Linda Bruno and, and that happened. And so getting to the coaching part of it.

So I've always done casting pretty much ever since I made the transition. Gotcha. So I've got Kev, could you get this, you know, talent to do it this way? And this way I'm like, yeah, I can. So I started directing. So. I've been directing since I first started and, you know, I, I trained my ear. I, you know, I, I know it sounds good to me and so that's kind of how it came about.

And then just throughout the years, I've always had people ask. How do you get into voiceover? I've been told I've got a good voice, Kevin. How can I get into voiceover? And I'm first thing is stop talking like this, Dan. No, no, no. But, but that happens. And so I've just always offered advice and tips and, you know, throughout the years.

And so it just kind of happened organically. And the. First official coaching I've done, I guess it's probably a voice over Atlanta where my I call her my work wife, but she's my podcast partner, Bobby Maxwell. She and I, you know, hosted a workout group at VO Atlanta. We did a speaking session there and that was probably the first official one, although I was very comfortable in that.

And and so I've been doing Christy Bowen, who runs Tennessee voiceover studios. Invited me to be one of her, formally invited me to be one of her coaches here in Nashville. And so that happened a few years ago and now I have been honored and humbled to join the VO Gurus. So here I am. Is that a long enough roundabout rambling on version of your question?

No, that's great. Well, it makes sense though. Because you know, I know automotive is such a huge part of your life, but, of course, you know, and if you're a patient person and you listen, you can, you know, coaching can be a natural next step. You know, you have to have that patience and have that open, open mindedness to, I had a great compliment given to me the other day from a student he also does he coaches what do you call it public speaking.

And he does it for corporate. And he does it online too, especially since COVID. But he said to me, he goes, there's two types of coaches. He says there's the coach that teaches you their method, and they try to get you into their method of doing something. Then there's the coach that finds your strong points and helps you flourish.

With what you have and he says and you are that type of coach and I was like, oh my gosh I'm so honored to hear that because it's true you know if you have the patience and the willingness to really listen and and and pay attention to Someone's performance and what they bring to the microphone the table you know, you can help them Hopefully find something else within themselves to bring out a better performance and become a better performer, a better voice actor.

I agree with that assessment 100 percent because one of the things I was going to mention is, you know, with coaching, I think it's valuable for we coaches to Coach ourselves and train ourselves with other coaches because we need that perspective. We need that outside voice. And in my experience with what you just said, it's been exactly that.

It's been, I've worked with folks who've got a method. They've got a way that they want to try to get you in that method and I see great value in that. I also see the value in kind of, and I'm like you, I like listen to see where the person is and listen to what they're all about and and try to get to them that way on a connection basis, I guess.

Yeah. It's not, I'm gonna try to fit you, I'm not gonna try to fit you into a mold that I've created. I'm going to try to mold you In a way that I hear and when I hear some progress, I'm going to try to tap into that a little bit more. So, yeah, I agree with you 100 percent on those two different ways to do coaching.

It's a process. You know, one asked me, so, well, how do I know if I'm going to be good at promo, if I'm going to be good at whatever? And, you know, look, we start with commercials and we go from there, you know, this is. To me, it has to just like you said, organically, I can throw a bunch of different scripts at you.

Let's see, you might hate promos, you might hate, you know, doing automotive or you might fall in love with it. You know, there's just so many avenues because I know a lot of talent asked that and they say, Well, how do I know what I'm gonna be good at? Well, with your coach. Hopefully you'll have a coach that'll support you in whichever direction, but obviously what you get booked for, you kind of find out there what you're good at as well.

Yeah. It's funny, a funny story. When I started doing this full time in 2004 I reached out to this guy, a guy in San Francisco. Can't think of his name, but he is an OG legend. I don't even think he does a lot of voiceover anymore. He, it was initials. It's like JK or something anyway, but he started out in the business as a writer.

Now he's not a producer. He is a voice. He's a writer and a voice actor. Boom, done. I think he did casting and stuff like that, but he did a lot of national stuff. He was always on a voice one, two, three. You know, giving advice to people and I hit him up one day and I said, would it be cool if I sent you some samples and this is remember 2004 2005 I sent him some samples and he so graciously spent the time and wrote me this thoughtful note back and it was just incredible.

But what he said to me at the time has come true to this day. He said. Kevin, you sound great, but you know, you got a little bit of an announcer sound. He said, you know, with, with the right work, you could do promos. You could do trailers with the right amount of work and training and stuff. He goes, but I do see you do it a lot of corporate narration and that kind of stuff.

And I'm like, all right, cool. And that's kinda, you know, I do commercial work. I do automotive. I do a ton of automotive. But I do a lot of corporate work. I do a ton of e learning. And you know, I do a handful of national spots throughout the year that I'm very grateful to get. And I know to this day that it's because of getting back to training, it's getting back to training.

Linda, I think I've told you the story, but I refocused myself in 2018 and started training with coaches because I wanted to get back to my original goal of doing national stuff. Right. And so so here I am, you know, five years later and I'm starting to see the fruits of that labor. I'm getting back to your point about what people are going to be good at.

We don't know. We don't really know. You've got to explore it. You've got to think about what you love, like audio books. You know, I've done a few of them, but they're not for me, like regular. I do get, I do get a desire to do them now and then though. And then after I do one, I go, Oh yeah, that's why I don't do a lot of them.

But I enjoy what I do. And that's it. Yeah. There's any number of things that we can do in this business and be successful. We just don't know, but it's good to, to, to try a bunch of things and not limit yourself no matter what, you know, so that's great. So it's good to also humbly feel that feeling of let me go back and let me get, let me get some coaching and have someone else listen to me and how I perform.

Because, yeah, you get another, I did that with casting directors in the city, they do online workouts, and I will, you know, and they've known me for years, and so they know what scripts to send me, and then they know, okay, how to, they tell me things that I'm like, oh my gosh, I didn't even realize that I wasn't doing that, or, you know, and it's, I'm still nervous as all get out though, honestly, I cannot, I am, for some reason.

I feel for people that come to our online workouts, especially the first time I feel for you because it is so nerve wracking. You're sitting there, you're waiting, you're looking at the script, you're waiting. When's it going to be my turn? And here I still feel that way. I still feel that way. Yeah, I did a a promo workshop with a one of the voices of CBS.

I don't know, a couple of months ago and it was a room full of talented people and yeah, it's my turn. And I'm like, yeah, nervous as all get out and, and in, to your point again, in 2018, when I started my, my rebirth and my, my refocus on, you know, getting bigger and better gigs, uh, that was the most humbling thing at the time.

Not because I'm cocky. It's because it's like. It was the nerves. It was the like, they're going to think I suck. They're going to be like, how'd you even make money in this business? And that, that was my fear. And like you said, anybody that's coming to this brand new, just know that we've done it ourselves and we've humbled ourselves and we've gone through those nerves and it is tough.

And we do understand it. Yeah. I try to also let people know too, that. with the classes and things that I've taken, especially the in person stuff up here in New York. You know, there's a lot of really very tough coaches and very tough teachers who are not nice. And I hated how I was feeling. I hated how I felt going to the class.

I would, I, all week I would be nervous thinking, Oh God, I'm going to have to, because I did like on camera, I did improv, I did a bunch of stuff. And I thought, you know what, if I ever do this, I do not want to ever have a student feel like they're dreading. Coming, you know, to coach with me. Yeah. And learn from me.

And it's just the you have to, I don't know, to me, creativity does not blossom under those circumstances. And now with AI performance, you got to nail it. Or you can just kiss being in voiceover goodbye. You know, so you have to be a performer. There's there's no way around it. You have to get those acting chops down.

You got to be because what what what else? What do we have left? Yeah, because you can't rely on your good voice. No, you can't. And I cannot imagine you anybody ever going. Oh my gosh, she's going to be mean to me. Linda be nice. I, believe it or not, some people like, and I get it, they don't know me, you know, so sometimes they get, but then once they realize, no, no, I'm, I'm just a big goofball like the rest of us.

And you have to be in this business. Yeah. But you also have to convey your point and you have to be firm when necessary. And, you know, I'm the same, but I'm going to do it in the nicest way possible. You know, you know, that's me talking to myself, by the way, that's how I coach myself abusing yourself. Yes, I know.

So we have I've been beating the drum for people to join the circle community because I'm transitioning away from Facebook because we have the Facebook community, but It didn't have all the elements that I wanted to incorporate with everybody and the Circle Community is so cool because we can have these nice little chat rooms in these areas where people can either complain about things or some things for mental health as well in the Circle Community.

Now we're doing this weekly script. I don't know if you had a chance to listen to any of the ones from last week, Kevin. I did. I listened to all of them, actually. Did you? Yes. I sure did. It's so cool. Yeah. Isn't it awesome to hear other people read the same script? Yes. It was, it was enlightening and it was funny because one of, one of the students that read I guess it's okay to say, but I think I'm going to be directing him.

In a demo coming through another source. So yeah, yeah. I was like, what? Oh my gosh. So, so that was a small little community. It is. You'll, people will find that out to the voiceover world is, is, can be small. And you know, the circles run around each other, they connect and they interact and it's great.

I love it. Yeah. Especially like the students, I, several of the students I have, I know have gone and been with a lot of other coaches, which I encourage, you know, I think, you know, whatever you can gain from someone else's coaching or demo production, by all means, as long as you're not getting screwed over, that's all I care about.

As long as someone's not just selling you this six, for six grand, you know, I'm not going to coach you and I'm going to put something shiny on it you know, I just, I can't handle that. Yeah, exactly. I mean, just from my perspective you know, I, I guarantee I have coached with probably close to a dozen coaches, you know, throughout the years.

And you know, sometimes it'd be a one off you know, I have now on one hand are the ones that I can count that I've had multiple sessions with. You know, but that's the ones I see value in that work for me, you know that resonate with me and it'll be different for everybody. But yeah, you can glean stuff from everybody that you work with and, you know, sometimes you do find a great connection and you want to stick with one coach.

So you can certainly take that route, but yeah, like Linda said, there's nothing wrong with having multiple coaches. I liken it to my golf. Short lived golf addiction, where I was taking lessons for like seven years. Short lived. Yeah, and I found this fantastic pro who I love. He was fantastic. And then, for some reason, I couldn't connect with the chip shot, with how he was telling me how to hold everything and how to move my body.

So one day I wind up at one of my favorite golf courses out here on Long Island, and there was another pro there, and I'm like, you know what, I'm going to take a lesson with this guy. And we work on the chip shot, and how he explained it clicked for me. And it was just, oh, wow, just a different approach helped me in regards to that one thing.

So this whole time all these years with this one coach, which again, I'm not taking anything away from him because I learned the majority of what I know, it just took that one other opinion to say, let's shed a little light on this and show you a different way because it wasn't clicking for me. with the other coach.

Does that make sense? A hundred percent. A hundred percent. But my real question is, why short lived? Are you not still playing? Are you still playing? Not as frequently. In all honesty, my mother moved up from Florida, so she lives upstairs. And I have to help her a lot with things. And then I got married, and my life shifted.

So for that seven year period of time, I was single. And I had no responsibilities. And disposable income. Yes, I was at the height of a lot of my clients. I was working a lot. And so I would go and play golf all the time. You know, it's an expensive sport. Yes, it is. And yeah, so that's what happened then all of a sudden life shifted and I was like, Oh God, I don't, I can't get out in the golf course this weekend.

And then you got to find someone who wants to play with you. And then I was in a league for many, many years, an executive women's business league, you know, a bunch of me and old ladies playing. And I loved it. I loved it. But just life shifted, life shifted. I love how affectionately you said that, me and a bunch of old ladies.

Well, I, there was some very competitive leagues and I didn't want to play with those women. They were the ones that were doing like eagles, like every time they'd go out and I'm like, I don't want to do that. What's your handicap? Do you carry a handicap? I'm not one I discuss. My handicap is my swing.

Now I got extremely obsessed and it's become, it became just like living, breathing, eating golf. Oh. And then. I was a, what do you call it, a range rat, so I would constantly be there. I would be 20 degree weather, 20 degree weather at the heated stalls. I'd be hitting balls. You were a professional practicer.

Yes. So then I'd get on the course and I'd be okay and then I'd hit a bad shot and then one time I walked off a course and I started crying and I thought, I am not in the PGA, LPGA. Right. What the heck is going on? I have to release. So this is my personality. I know when I got to sleep. Step away from it for a while.

So that's what happened. You're taking a little bit too seriously. Yeah, it's true. And when you take it too seriously, then I don't know, you lose it. Yeah, I get it. But, but we, the important thing is we are taking what is important seriously and that's our voiceover careers. Yes. Very true. You like that segue, but I was going to say, Oh, that was interesting, but also.

I like it. The golf is always like a good little referral point for me when I don't think about my swing. When I release my brain, it's a beautiful swing. I hit it. The sweet spot. It's like with the performance with the script. If you're thinking about the technical, if you're in your head, criticizing yourself and saying, Oh, I should have said like that, or I should have like my, my voice doesn't sound right here.

You lose, you get out of the performance and then you. You have to release, you have to release, let go, trust, have faith that your training has, you know, paid off in some sense, something has sunk in and go for it. Yeah. Yeah. It's muscle memory. Yeah. But that brain just gets in the way of everything. Oh, it does.

And I'll hear that a lot from coaches that I work with and train under, you know, stop overthinking it, stop getting in your own way. And that's so true. So true. It's tough to do though. Oh, it is. Yeah. How do you, how do you shut it out? I go to my happy place. So I think about being on the golf course with a big old glass of bourbon.

And that's my, it's, it's hard. You know, sometimes I really connect with stuff. And then I know when I phone it in, I know but, but I know how challenging it is, but sometimes I'm, I'm in my happy place within the script and I'm like, Oh, this, this speaks to me and, and I can get there. But you know, I just, I try to shut it all down, but it's hard.

I do, I don't have a go to to get to my happy place. I've got a go to of trying to get myself in the situation, you know, within the script. You know, thinking about the scene and all that good stuff. And I will find a way to connect that way. But, you know, sometimes it's artificial, but sometimes it's good enough to work.

You know? Right. So, are you finding that, are you talking about with auditions or jobs or both? Auditions mostly. Like, you know, trying to find that, you know, like, I got, well, I got booked and then I just found out that they're postponing the project. So I kind of got booked and then they said, nope, sorry.

But for, this is just this week too, but for the script, it was a medical too. I was, dang it, it was a medical. And I'm like, It was very complicated. I don't want to say what the medicine was because people, you know, know and but there was a lot of this plus this allows you to do this and this happens and this happens.

Well, all this medical stuff and I'm like. The, the focus for me was getting the wording right and saying the wording properly. And so I were, you know, practiced and practiced and practiced and practiced, got in the booth and I was able to say it fluidly. And sometimes that's clearly that's all it takes for medical sometimes is to be cool and just get the words out and say, I'm cool and smooth and you're going to be good.

And like, Hey, I'm, I'm caring, I'm warm and I'm good. You know, I know what I'm talking about with this medical stuff and early. It only sounded like I knew what I was talking about because I spent so much time getting the wording, right. So yeah, whatever works. So that wasn't necessarily a happy place for me, but it was technique.

And you know, sometimes that works. Yeah, you find your, you find your methods and your ways to get through it. Well, we have your first workout. You're going to be joining us when this actually, it'll be the week of, because this podcast is going to be on the Monday of the Wednesday workout that we are doing together.

So we can say this week is my first workout? We can say that. Yes, yes. It's very exciting. And it is, it is. It's sold out at this point. But it is going to be probably one of the few times that all three coaches are going to be together. But it, it'll be, it'll be great because you'll get a chance to, to work with Alyssa and see how awesome she is and she'll see how awesome you awesomeness.

That's very sweet. I'm looking forward to it. So what do you think is your favorite, most favorite thing to coach? Like genre? That's a great question. I mean, I can coach automotive all day long. I can I feel pretty good about documentary and narration e learning you know, I can coach e learning all day long commercial work.

I feel confident in too. I don't know if I have a favorite. I, you know, I don't know if my favorite would necessarily be what I'm strongest at. You know, because commercial stuff, I, you know, I book commercials, but you know, coaching and commercials is like, it's got to be, I got to listen to where the person is and how they're connecting with the script and these kinds of things and, and see where that goes.

Automotive, I pretty much have a formula, you know, going back to the, you know, the formula versus organic approach, I guess. But no, I, I like. I like working with people and I love hearing people improve. I was humble brag, I was directing a demo session last week. I actually, I actually did two directed two demo sessions last week, Linda.

And it was just so great because one of the actors that I worked with She brought me to tears doing this autism spot and that's what I was hoping for. And I said, okay, we're done with this one. We're done with this one because you're not going to see me like this anymore during this session. And then the guy that I worked with, he's an up and comer and to just hear him with his natural sound, just nail this gif thing that we were doing and get it exactly as I was hearing it in my head.

That's super rewarding. So the genre to me doesn't matter. It's the seeing the results is what matters. Fantastic. Yeah, that's right. You're, you're pretty experienced with the demo production. You've been doing that forever, right? I've been doing, you know, Here are the last couple of years. It's really picked up and that's by, you know, I don't market it.

I don't talk about it. I don't blast it on social. It's just referrals. And that's kind of picking up and it's just, you know, I know what that process is like. I've been producing stuff since I was knee high to a coyote. That's a Tennessee saying, by the way, I really have. You know, cause I cut my teeth in radio producing stuff, slicing tape together and, you know, messing with stuff, but now I know how the demo world works and, and I know what it takes and this kind of stuff.

So I have been producing a lot of stuff lately. I, I thoroughly enjoy that. I thoroughly putting, enjoy putting something together with my crew that is compelling and can be effective and can get noticed and that kind of thing. So I'm really enjoying that side. And yeah, it has, you know, I guess I'm fortunate and blessed, but it has picked up.

You know, I'm very fortunate to stay busy as I am. Kevin, I think you should stay in this industry. I think you've got a lot going for you. Ah, you know what? And here I thought I was going to take a being a professional gardener because I can grow a mean tomato. I'm predicting that I think you're going to do really, really well.

Yeah, I would, I would suck at the gardening part because I would much rather be watching baseball or playing golf in the summer than tending a garden. That's for sure. Agreed. Agreed. I'm so glad that you came on. This is fantastic. What's, can I ask what's happening with your podcast? Yes. So the Making Waves VO podcast is dropping very soon.

I'm proud to say that we have a presenting sponsor for the podcast. So I know I'm excited about that. We've already got you know, our, our methods are different with in terms of our podcast. I've got three in the can right now that are still being edited. One's pretty much ready to go, but I'm going to be dropping them weekly.

As I get them rolled out, I'm still working out some wording with the sponsor. So that's, what's holding that up just a little bit, but yeah, the Making Waves VO podcast with my partner, Bobby Maxwell, that is going to be dropping by the end of October, fingers crossed. Fantastic. Well, your stuff is always organized.

I like to fly by the seat of my pants. Oh, well, hey, if you only knew. It's like, I'm like the, the what is it? The metaphor of the duck. He's swimming like crazy underneath, but he looks smooth on top of the water. That's me all the time. I've been called a hot mess more than once in my career. My problem is I get inspired by something I hear and all of a sudden I'm like, Ooh, that would be good to add.

And then it's like, boom, I'm off in a different direction. But I Try to stay organized, but thank you. Thank you for joining me today. A true pleasure. It's an honor, Linda. It's great talking to you as always. And I'm, I value our friendship and looking forward to what our partnership brings in the near future.

Yes. So folks, you want more information? Kevin is already on our website and yeah, he's going to be coaching with us. Probably at least once a month in a workout I would imagine, but of course available for private coaching. So, and especially if you're an automotive man, that's, that's an awesome industry.

But yeah, I'm just glad that you were able to join me so we could say hello to everybody and welcome you to the VoiceOver Gurus. Thank you so much for having me. Get more information if you'd like to about coaching, anything that we do at voiceover. guru. And thanks again for joining us. Have a great day.

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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.

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Connor’s familiar, multi-award winning voices have been heard

introducing some of the most loved movies of all time—as well as radio and TV  commercials, cartoons and video games. 

His career began at the age of 6, doing on-camera work in Hollywood for  hundreds of TV commercials (JELL-O, Coca-Cola, McDonald's among others) as  a child actor, as well as appearances on such loved television shows as Little  House on the Prairie, Sesame Street. 

He transitioned behind the microphone in his teens, voicing many projects  for Disney, NBC and getting to train with some of the legends of voice-overs.  Including Daws Butler, Corey Burton and Hal Douglas. 

2023 marks Connor's 36th year in voice overs. Over the years he has voiced  tens of thousands of commercials. His voice is regularly heard on the Howard  Stern Show, his voice characterizations have been used for The Walking Dead,  Star Trek as well as voicing characters for Disney’s classic video game, Kingdom  Hearts. He is the iconic voice, that some of the world’s most trusted brands have  turned to, including Visaa, Sandals Resorts, Crayola, Dollywood, Pandora, and  The History Channel, among many others. 

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

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 – Automotive Division. “I've been in the production industry for over 40 years and pretty much recorded, produced, directed and edited just about anything & everything audio. My firm foundation in music has been instrumental (pun intended) in my success on the "other side of the glass". 

Check out Cliffs' demo website here: https://www.a-mazingdemos.com/

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Today we discuss the importance of interpreting scripts as voice talent, as well as how we approach demo production.

JJ Wilson Voiceover

Linda Bruno Voice Actress

The Voiceover Gurus

Linda Bruno and JJ Wilson talk frankly about Text To Speech technology and the possible realities we may all face. And of course, casual chat about the business itself and advice on what you can do to get better at the craft. 

JJ Wilson's Website

Linda Bruno's Website

The Voiceover Gurus Website

Another fantastic listener and budding VO Actor submitted a great question to the Gurus. What is the process after you've booked a job? JJ and Linda discuss the typical scenarios that you may encounter during a voiceover paid session. Learn more about us at Voiceover.Guru

Linda Bruno Voice Actress

JJ Wilson Voices

JJ Wilson and Linda Bruno share some of the lessons they have learned over the course of their VO career. Email us at Info@Voiceover.Guru

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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:

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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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.

About Brian Lee: (In his own words)

My interest in radio started at the at the age of 13. At age 15, I had a part-time job at the local radio station.

At age 18, I had a full-time job as an on-air disc jockey.

At 19, I started writing and producing radio commercials.

At 20, I became a senior manager at a radio station.

At 21, I moved to a larger radio market and continued as a department head.

At age 22, I started my own production company.

Before age 24, I had built two digital recording studios.

At age 25, I moved into sound design, post production, recording, mixing, and voiceover.

At age 28, I got a national booking agent for voiceover.

In 2010, I sold my production company to focus exclusively on voiceover.

Today, I have voiced hundreds of movie trailers, hundreds of thousands of television promos, and well over 1 million pages of copy. I have worked for every major network, studio, trailer house and syndicator.

Every day, I can be found in one of my voiceover studios, honing my craft, reaching and expanding to become a better version of myself.

If it all ended tomorrow, I can say that my dream came true. I’ve done exactly what I’ve set out to do. Be one of the most recognized voices in the world. I’m certainly the luckiest person I know.

Visit: https://welcome.brianlee.com/

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://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

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, I had a part-time job at the local radio station.

At age 18, I had a full-time job as an on-air disc jockey.

At 19, I started writing and producing radio commercials.

At 20, I became a senior manager at a radio station.

At 21, I moved to a larger radio market and continued as a department head.

At age 22, I started my own production company.

Before age 24, I had built two digital recording studios.

At age 25, I moved into sound design, post production, recording, mixing, and voiceover.

At age 28, I got a national booking agent for voiceover.

In 2010, I sold my production company to focus exclusively on voiceover.

Today, I have voiced hundreds of movie trailers, hundreds of thousands of television promos, and well over 1 million pages of copy. I have worked for every major network, studio, trailer house and syndicator.

Every day, I can be found in one of my voiceover studios, honing my craft, reaching and expanding to become a better version of myself.

If it all ended tomorrow, I can say that my dream came true. I’ve done exactly what I’ve set out to do. Be one of the most recognized voices in the world. I’m certainly the luckiest person I know.

Visit: https://welcome.brianlee.com/

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://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

JJ Wilson and Linda Bruno go through a typical directed live session, and what experiences they have had with various clients. They also give tips on how to prepare to be fantastic.

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress

JJ Wilson Voices

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Linda Bruno and JJ Wilson answer questions from students, as well as chat about demos and embracing your natural sound.

Linda Bruno Voice Actress

JJ Wilson Voice Actor

This time on the Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda Bruno sounds off on other talent mistakes, then she and JJ Wilson discuss their Monthly Online Workout. Register for our next workout at www.voiceover.guru

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.

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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Episode 99 – Coaching Updates and Mental Health

The Voiceover Gurus have a new website! And a new lesson that will help you with your live sessions. Also, mental health as voice actors is a critical element in our lives, and the Gurus speak frankly about their experiences in this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast.

FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

https://voiceover.guru/

https://learnwiththegurus.com/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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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-confidence and self-worth, which play a significant role in our daily auditioning lives.

About Emily:

Emily Maguire is a Level 7 Career Development Professional with over two decades of experience in business management and mentoring, Emily is a go-to professional for individuals and companies in the creative industries. She has worked with clients worldwide for over 1000 coaching and mentoring hours, helping them achieve their career goals.

Emily is a registered career development professional at the Career Development Institute (CDI), where she also serves as a board member and regional representative for the CDI Yorkshire and Humberside regions. Her passion for mental health awareness and career education has led her to advocate for disadvantaged individuals and encourage social mobility.

As a trained meditation teacher and mental health first aider, Emily incorporates mindfulness into her coaching techniques to help clients thrive. Outside of coaching, she is also the Managing Director of Reflections Talent Agency™, which represents actors for TV and film. Her recent work includes popular productions like Mission Impossible, Dungeons and Dragons, Sanditon, Carnival Row and Operation Fortune.

Please visit Emilys’ websites:

https://www.reflectionstalentagency.co.uk/

www.reflectionscareercoaching.co.uk

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://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com

Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

Join us as we welcome studio producer extraordinaire, David Hughes!

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. 

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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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 1970, is a German entrepreneur most well known as the founder of bodalgo, a multi-award-winning and leading online casting platform for voiceover talents. Since its launch in early 2008, bodalgo has become an integral part of the backbone of the voiceover industry. The website features more than 12,000 professionals from all over the world. Before turning to the vo business, Armin worked in publishing for close to two decades, most notably as Deputy Editor of "PENTHOUSE" and highly successful teenage magazine "Sugar" as well as Publishing Director for "FHM". He also has a degree in "Media Marketing". Armin lives with his wife and two daughters in Munich, Bavaria.

Visit the website: https://www.bodalgo.com/en

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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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://troyholdenvoices.com/vo-life-podcast

FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

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Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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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 THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

https://voiceover.guru/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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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 Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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JJ Wilson and Linda Bruno get another great question from a student, this time about the Unions. Should you join? Can you do both Union and Non-Union? What IS the deal? Listen in as they discuss the pros and cons of both! 

FOR MORE INFO ON THE VOICEOVER GURUS, PLEASE VISIT:

https://voiceover.guru/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress

JJ Wilson Voices

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We all deal with rejection in life, but it's a daily occurrence for Voice Actors. In part two of this episode of The Voiceover Gurus Podcast, Linda and Alyssa get serious and chat with Certified Gestalt therapist Anna Hindell about our mental challenges and how to work through them. Anna offers advice on how to view the ever-present social media and what to focus on for a better perspective on self-promotion for our voiceover careers. How to avoid the feelings of being "less than." Linda and Alyssa also share how they have handled their experiences of rejection over the years.

Let’s get honest about mental health with The Gurus on this episode!

About Anna Hindell:

Anna Hindell, LCSW-R is a Certified Gestalt therapist with a thriving private practice in New York City working with teenagers, adults, and couples. She helps people with issues of depression, anxiety, life changes, eating disorders and addiction. She is also  a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor. She is a graduate from the Gestalt Associates as well as the Center for Somatic Studies. With 18 years of experience working in the field of mental health, Anna continues to love helping people connect what is going on in their body with what is going on in their mind. 

Visit her website: https://www.annahindell.com

FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW, PLEASE VISIT:

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https://learnwiththegurus.com/

Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com

Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com/

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.com

JJ Wilson Voices  https://www.jjwilsonvoices.com

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