How Do You Say That?! (Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin)

In ep 112 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Diane Brooks joins Sam and Mark to talk about being more empathetic in a corporate script, when slowing down your read can really make a point, and we look at what is and isn't a "genuine" laugh in a commercial. Plus there's a grumpy farmer and quite a bit of open-top car fun!

Our VO question this week is all about how a previous career can help your voice career by identifying the transferable skills.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Across the world, millions lack access to clean water, reliable energy, the internet and safe transport to take them to education or work. Infrastructure like this is the foundation of a thriving economy - but financing it is a challenge in lower-income countries and those affected by conflict.

AssureCo enables private sector investment through the provision of guarantees, mobilising finance for essential projects wherever they’re needed most.

Our goal? To improve lives, promote climate resilience and economic growth, and alleviate poverty.

Script 2

(sfx car driving with laughter)

It’s always good to take a break – maybe an overnight with friends or a mini holiday here in Scotland.

But don’t take a break from your medicines.

If you rely on a repeat prescription, remember to pack it along with your toothbrush… oh…(gentle laugh)…and your clean undies.

Whatever you do, don’t get caught out, so you can spend more time (having fun sfx) ...enjoying yourself.

For more information about managing your medicines, visit your pharmacy - for the care advice you need, whenever you need it.

We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!

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About our guest:

Diane Brooks trained with Bauer media in 2008, which led to an extensive range of work over the years, including: Radio Commercials, Corporates, E- Learning, IVR/Telephony, Audio Drama, Animation, Gaming, Apps, Audiobooks and Video Narration for numerous types of businesses and organisations all over the world, but especially in Scotland.

Diane won the Best Overall Performance for Telephony/IVR at the One voice Awards in London 2019 and was nominated for Best Overall Performance in Audio Drama performance in 2022.

In her spare time, she has produced several short films and one feature film.

Diane's Website

Diane's Facebook page

@dianebrooks4098 on Instagram

Resources: 

Short trailer for Episode 27 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, guest-host Clare Reeves and Natalie Chisholm

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Short trailer for Episode 78 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Will Harrison-Wallace.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 114 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Janine Cooper-Marshall.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, York based voice actor Guy Slocombe joins Sam and Mark to talk about big reads and when to pull them back, the butch energy required in some automotive commercials, and there's an ASMR wildcard that surprises us all.

Our VO question this week is all about the first demo you should make when you're getting into voiceover.

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

By the early 70s, the Cyborg amp was being adopted by other music genres.

And just as progressive rock reached its peak, music got a sudden wakeup call.

Gritty guitars and the 3 minute pop song were back – this time, with attitude.

The punk revolution released a torrent of new talent. It was all about making a statement. Their sound had to be loud and for most, the established Cyborg was the amp of choice.

But Punk inspired more than the anarchists.

Script 2

The future of automotive is here.

At Yellow Transportation, we’re leading the way forwards and our tech teams are making it possible.

We’re creating the vehicles of tomorrow here in Leicestershire

We have the ambition.

Now we need talented people with technology skillsets to come and help us build the future.

From Electrical Distribution Systems, to Body-Chassis Engineering, to Powertrain.

If you want to see your work redefine how we move, we want to hear from you.

Go to Yellow Transportation.co.uk to see where you could make a difference.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest: Guy Slocombe has been locking himself in a box and speaking to the world for the last 9 years. Prior to that he worked in the Corporate world for major drinks companies for nearly 20 years so started in VO totally from scratch.

He's recorded Commercials, Explainers, Promos, eLearning, Video Games, Audio Books and Telephone prompts for clients globally such as Netflix, Apple, Porsche, National Geographic and Amazon.

He's been nominated for 8 VO awards and recently won a Best Actor Award. Guy also trained as an onscreen actor for 2 years and goes into schools to run workshops. He's presented to around thirty thousand pupils so far!

Guy's Website @GuySlocombe1 on Twitter Guy's Facebook page

@guyslocombevoiceover on Instagram

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 104 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Liam Gerrard.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 36 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Kerry Hutchinson.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Karen Esposito joins Sam and Mark to talk about vocal health, prepping a TV promo with lots of differing styles, and how to keep the entertainment in a seemingly very dry e-learning script.

Our VO question this week is all about keeping your voice safe and well during the winter - and especially party season!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Welcome to Pacific London!

In this presentation, we will discuss the government student schemes available to European citizens, the educational programs, the eligibility conditions and the funds that can be obtained from the government.

First of all, who are we?

Pacific London is a UK-based student education and consulting agency.

Our mission is to provide:

Support in choosing the right course

Help with completing the registration process – and obtaining funds for studies

And support for during studies.

Script 2

The very first thing you did when you were born into this world, was to take a deep breath.

Living your life breath by breath, takes you as many places as the wind blows.

Eight celebrities are about to experience the adventure of a lifetime.

10 days of challenging and exciting dives lie ahead of them which will push them to their limits.

Deeper down. Into the unknown. Danger lurks. Seeing the wonders below the surface. Remaining calm. Trusting yourself. Trusting the diver next to you.

All of them having been let down before in their lives - now they will have to trust again to make it through

Are you able to let go, to be free?

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Karen is a voiceover artist, vocal coach and voice therapist based in a village called Stoney Middleton in the Peak District-famous for rock climbing, caves and Tom Cruise chucking a train from the top of its quarry to film a scene for the latest Mission Impossible movie!

Karen is a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and spends part of her week running busy Specialist clinics for voice and respiratory disorders.

She has also travelled internationally as a singer and saxophonist and still likes a good warble. In her spare time, she loves a bit of metal bashing (silversmithing) and roaming the hills with her Border Collie, Nell. Her lifelong fascination, however, is the human voice.

Karen's Website @karenespositovoiceover on Instagram

Karen's Facebook page

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator

Mark's demos & contact details:

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Short trailer for Episode 40 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Blanche Anderson - it's the Halloween Special!

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 94 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Chris Tester.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Dev Joshi joins Sam and Mark to talk about gaming - and rather cleverly we retrofit a gaming script with some entirely new characters. We talk about punctuation, what styles are accessible for kids listening, and the strict timings of gaming lines.

Our VO question this week is all about what to expect in studio when you go for a gaming job - and the things you might not expect after you've signed that NDA!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

In addition, the laid-over pleat design of Uni-fold benefits from another key feature. The uniform flow of fluid across the entire surface of the filter medium. In contrast, for fan pleat filters, the upstream flow channel of the medium is much more open than the downstream side due to the standard, triangular pleat structure. Consequently, the flow is highest at the bottom of the pleat.

Script 2

[Speaks seductively] I think... This is the last time we'll see each other. Bye bye.

[Speaks in a joking tone] I highly doubt someone like me can just pray and get lucky, hahaha. Farewell!

[Speaks seductively] Well, I look forward to the next time I see you, honey. At times like this, all you can do is wish for luck.

[Smiles] Haha! I guess jokes aren't really your forte. Tah-tah.

[Speaks in a joking tone] If everything goes well, maybe some light will find this place of destruction, right?

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Dev Joshi is an American voice actor currently based in London, she split her time as a child between London and New York. She has an English degree from King’s College London and a diploma in musical theatre from Associated Studios.

Dev has been nominated for two Vox Awards and three One Voice Awards and her previous clients have included Lego, Spotify, Ford and Youtube. She has done several video games; Tom Clancy’s Division 2, Horizon Forbidden West, Aliens Dark Descent and Stellar Blade to name a few.

Most recently she appeared in “The Garfield Movie” alongside Chris Pratt and Hannah Waddingham as Jon’s love interest, the veterinarian “Liz."

Dev's Website

@Devikajoshi on Instagram

@Devikajoshi on Twitter

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.

In this festive special episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sam and Mark look back at some of their favourite Wildcards of the past year!

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 80 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Paul Delaross.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 54 of "How Do You Say That?!" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Scott Tunnix.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!”, Alexia Kombou joins Mark and Sam to talk about how cool urban reads are the in-thing for ad agencies, why gaming promos can be voiced hard, and how our wildcard turns into a scouting adventure.

Our VO question this week is all about auditions - how many takes should you send, and should you slate?

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Commanders! Starting from Season Ten, every regular Battle Monthly will feature its own themed Storage. The Storage will commemorate your combat journey, give you a deeper insight into the commanders' stories, and help you earn even more Tokens for game play.

You can access the themed storage from the Chapter selection window or the game play progression.

Season Ten includes three pages. On each page, you will find customisation elements, secret documents, or commemorative items that will immerse you in the story and the combat campaigns of our familiar heroes.

Script 2

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Stride after stride.

Every. Second. Counts.

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The lightweight running shoes with memory foam.

Supreme cushioning and responsiveness.

Search UltraTex Air.and get 25% off with code “Tex Air 25”

Offer ends 2nd May 2023.

UltraTex Air.

Forever. Faster.

Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That"

About our guest: Alexia Kombou has been nominated for 25 awards in the last five years including being the winner three years running for Best TV commercial at the One Voice Awards. You might have heard her down at your local co-op or when you call E-On.

Originally Alexia studied Drama and Film at Queen Mary University of London… and she thought she was going to be an actress… until she found the world of voiceover. Now she can be heard on National TV Commercials for Nivea, Clearscore, Virgin Experience days, Polestar cars and AO.com to name a few.

Back in 2020 Alexia voiced the Government Health Advice videos for NHS covid testing.

Alexia's Website

@alexiakombou_voiceover on Instagram

@alexia_kombou on Twitter

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Darren Altman joins Sam and Mark to talk about approaching genres that are out of your comfort zone... a controversial political figure makes an appearance, and how to make a Christmassy football ad in several different ways!

Our VO question this week is all about the process of creating characters from the traits you see and hear.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Creativity is an aching need for self-expression and a longing for meaning. That’s why the best creatives I know pull from their sense of childlike wonder, which means, breaking free of mediocrity and taking a deep dive into who you were, who you are, and who you hope to be.

So it asks...no, demands...that you let go of your artificial boundaries and rediscover all your wonderful weirdness—the experiences that make you different from everyone else on the planet.

And when does life ask that of you? Or, when was the last time you could do that without feeling judged? That’s why creativity is such a rush. It’s the undeniable truth of who you are being recognised and embraced.

Script 2

Season’s Greetings one and all

Christmas is just around the corner

When the most competitive league in the world

Meets the most wonderful time of the year

SFX: Festive jingle bells effect joins the match atmosphere and remains throughout.

And at Craven Cottage, there’s a fabulous feast of festive Fulham fixtures

All loaded with hopes, dreams and atmosphere

This is your chance to take in some brilliant Premier League action over Christmas

And help Fulham wrap up as many home points as possible

SFX: Crowd erupts with cheers after a goal and continue singing.

So come all ye faithful

And treat yourself to an early present

Book tickets now at tickets.fulhamfc.com

Terms and conditions apply.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Darren Altman is a voiceover artist and impressionist, who you may remember reached the live semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent.

Darren works from his broadcast quality studio and can be heard all over the world, voicing adverts for tv and radio, promos, playing characters in animations and computer games, in-store adverts and more. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious One Voice and VOX Awards.

As a presenter, he enjoys hosting events and award ceremonies and has worked alongside some big names in his role as the “voice of God” for award ceremonies. He's also busy performing his standup material in comedy clubs around the country and can be heard presenting shows on Radio Jackie, across south-west London and Surrey.

Darren's Website Darren on YouTube

Short trailer for Episode 96 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Chris Woodworth.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.

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Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24

Merry Christmas! In the first of our festive specials of “How Do You Say That?!” we've delved into the archive - and pulled out an episode with voice actor and impressionist Darren Altman from November 2023 - but we thought you'd like to hear it UNEDITED, warts-and-all! It's about 20 minutes longer than the usual podcast, but there are some real gems in there, and all the bits you don't usually hear before we start recording, after we finish, and when we mess up too!

Get involved! Send your ideas for the podcast to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Creativity is an aching need for self-expression and a longing for meaning. That’s why the best creatives I know pull from their sense of childlike wonder, which means, breaking free of mediocrity and taking a deep dive into who you were, who you are, and who you hope to be.

So it asks...no, demands...that you let go of your artificial boundaries and rediscover all your wonderful weirdness—the experiences that make you different from everyone else on the planet.

And when does life ask that of you? Or, when was the last time you could do that without feeling judged? That’s why creativity is such a rush. It’s the undeniable truth of who you are being recognised and embraced.

Script 2

Season’s Greetings one and all

Christmas is just around the corner

When the most competitive league in the world

Meets the most wonderful time of the year

SFX: Festive jingle bells effect joins the match atmosphere and remains throughout.

And at Craven Cottage, there’s a fabulous feast of festive Fulham fixtures

All loaded with hopes, dreams and atmosphere

This is your chance to take in some brilliant Premier League action over Christmas

And help Fulham wrap up as many home points as possible

SFX: Crowd erupts with cheers after a goal and continue singing.

So come all ye faithful

And treat yourself to an early present

Book tickets now at tickets.fulhamfc.com

Terms and conditions apply.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Darren Altman is a voiceover artist and impressionist, who you may remember reached the live semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent.

Darren works from his broadcast quality studio and can be heard all over the world, voicing adverts for tv and radio, promos, playing characters in animations and computer games, in-store adverts and more. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious One Voice and VOX Awards.

As a presenter, he enjoys hosting events and award ceremonies and has worked alongside some big names in his role as the “voice of God” for award ceremonies. He's also busy performing his standup material in comedy clubs around the country and can be heard presenting shows on Radio Jackie, across south-west London and Surrey.

Darren's Website

@darrenaltman_vo on Instagram

Darren on YouTube

Resources:

Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the...

Short trailer for Episode 113 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Stephanie Matard.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In episode 91 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Elsie Lovelock joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting out of the rhythmic patterns we can fall into as voice actors, how to create non-human creature characters and we delve into a truly mid-atlantic sound.

Our VO question this week is all about understanding how to create characters for gaming sides.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Is using social media bad for us?

Does stress benefit our immune system?

What is “enough sleep”?

So many questions - but what are the answers?

We’ll take care of the science…

So you can take care of you!

The Truth About Boosting Your Immune System.

Starts next Monday at 9 on that channel!

Script 2

Slender is the strand that guides our destiny - known only by true sacrifice.

In our Kingdom of Phantasia, no one understood this sacrifice more than Queen Helena.

My mother.

I saw this, when the neighbouring kingdom, their true intentions unknown, came to our gates in an attempt to conscript us for their last stand against the Dark Lands.

My mother refused them.

Her strength defined us that day. And in that moment, we felt destined for greatness.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Elsie Lovelock is a prolific, jack-of-all-trades British singer and voice actor who works prominently in video games and animation.

Some titles she has lent her voice to include World of Warcraft, Baldur’s Gate 3, Space Marine 2, Genshin Impact, Digimon, Elder Scrolls Online, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and many MANY more. She is best known as the singing voice of Charlie in the Hazbin Hotel pilot, Mommy Long Legs in Poppy Playtime, the lead character Nicole in the TikTok sensation game Class of 09, and her frequent collaborations with indie animation pioneers GLITCH Productions, as the protagonist Uzi in the popular animated series Murder Drones and more.

Also a professional singer, she has collaborated with many content creators such as SMG4, The Angry Video Game Nerd, DAGames, CG5, Saberspark, SrPelo, and The Living Tombstone to name a few, as both a voice actor and vocalist. If you're on the internet frequently, she's probably voiced or sang in something you know!

Elsie's Website

@elsielovelockofficial on Instagram

Elsie on YouTube

@ElsieLovelock on Twitter

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

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In this Halloween special episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Scottish voice actor Blanche Anderson joins Sam and Mark to talk about the spooktacular scripts falling into our inboxes, the variety of ghouls, witches, zombies and goblins we can conjure out of our mouths, and the crossover between audio drama and audio books!

Our VO question this week is inspired by Blanche, because she's dyslexic. We're asking what fonts and other methods can make sight reading easier, and how can producers and script-writers help people with dyslexia.

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

After two days of pleasant rambling over grassy downs and along  narrow by-lanes, they came out on the high road.  They were strolling along, the Mole by the horse's head…when they saw a small cloud of dust advancing on them at incredible speed. With a blast of wind and a whirl of sound it was on them! The horse reared and plunged driving the cart backwards towards the ditch. Then, there was a deafening crash - and the cart lay on its side in the ditch, a complete wreck.

Script 2

At Nice Activity this Halloween, experience ghostly ghouls and things that go bump in the night.

Ow... Who put that there? Ahem...

Join Nice Activity Ghost Hunt Spooktacular, until the thirty-first of October.

With hair-raising photo ops, ghostly projections and more, it’s frightening fun for everyone.

And you could win tickets for two adults and two children – just creep on over to Nice Activity.com

Muahahaha... (coughs)

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Blanche Anderson is a multi-award-winning Scottish Voiceover Artist with over 11 years’ experience. North of the border she is the female station voice for BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Sounds and the voice of Lidl till-points. Blanche also works internationally and has voiced everything from radio, TV and cinema commercials, to corporate training videos, radio drama productions, IVR, gaming, audio description, animation and crowd ADR. Clients have included Amazon, Chromebook, Samsung and HSBC.

Blanche's Website

@ScottishBlanche on Instagram

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this week’s episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Annette Rizzo joins Sam and Mark to talk about medical scripts, being pushed out of your comfort zone and how character reads can inform your corporates! Annette's a member of the Equity Audio Committee so we discuss what union membership can do for you.

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Thank you for volunteering with The War Years.

As a volunteer, you will be assisting with a Digital Collection Day.

Here’s how it works:

- The first stage happens at the Welcome Desk – here, the participants are made comfortable and ready to share their stories along with any physical items of wartime heritage they have brought for digitization.

- They will be provided with the necessary forms they require to guide them through the process.

- Once the participants have completed these forms, they will proceed to the Interview Stage.

Script 2

Different parts of the limbic system are located on the medial aspect of the cerebral hemisphere and diencephalon.

Crucial parts of this system include the hippocampus, septal nuclei, parahippocampal and cingulate gyri, hypothalamus, the anterior nucleus of the thalamus, and parts of the amygdala.

In addition, certain parts of the limbic system are vital for memory and learning. For certain specific types of dementia, it’s in this zone that some of the earliest structural pathologic changes may be observed.

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About our Guest: Annette Rizzo was born in the US and moved several times between the UK and US while growing up. She joined a children’s radio drama team on a public broadcasting station in upstate New York at just 8 years old. Moving back to the UK at 13, she worked for her local BBC station from 15.

She's been a freelance reporter, presenter, producer and voiceover mainly for the BBC, until going freelance in 2005 as a full time voiceover artist. Annette's been very active on the Audio Committee for Equity and has lectured in Radio Production at colleges and universities.

https://www.rizzovoice.com/

Join Equity here: https://www.equity.org.uk/

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Scott Tunnix joins Sam and Mark to talk about video game characters, creating lighter corporate reads, being trapped in a small space and a spot of road rage!

Our VO question this week is all about how you approach creating a character's unique sound!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Hello, and welcome to Bridge’s security awareness training

<NEWS CLIPS FLY IN>

Scary, right? Maybe you’ve been impacted by one of these breaches. Maybe you’ve had to deal with personal identity theft as a result. At Bridge, we’re accountable to our clients, and to ourselves, to keep data we handle safe. We don’t want to be the next bullseye.

At Bridge, we need to protect

•Personally identifiable information, or PII

•Protected Health information, or PHI

•Intellectual property – this is our “secret sauce”

•Client agreements

•And other sensitive Bridge internal documents

Script 2

For thousands of years, we have slumbered, concealed within the ancient shores of Cres.

Veiled by the forests.

Shrouded in the seas.

Enshrined in the darkest of caves.

But now the time has come for the Gathering.

From every corner of the realm they come, united by a common purpose, driven by the call of destiny.

For all paths lead to the Isle of Wonders.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Scott Tunnix is a multi-award nominated voice actor specialising in video games, animation, commercial and corporate. He's worked on over 150 video game titles and IPs including Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Call of Duty, Vampire Survivors and Apex Legends. His TV and commercial work includes companies such as Warner Brothers, Microsoft, Ferrari, Nestle, Garmin, Kellogg's, Cadbury, Discovery+ and many more.

Scott is also an award nominated audio producer, working on a number of animation and video game projects, and specializing in Video Game showreel production for voice actors though his production company, Unreel Audio.

Scott's Website

@tunnix_vo on Instagram

Scott on YouTube

@ScottTunnix on Twitter

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's...

Short trailer for Episode 106 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Bodie.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Camilla Laxton joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to bring a surprise into a script, playing a scammer, and how an international advert read changes depending on where it's being shown.

Our VO question this week is all about lifting-the-lid on what agents really want from both voice actors and clients!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

What is the meaning of the good life?

Is it your family?

Your house?

Your business?

Yes... It is all of these things.

This is what we call Legacy.

We work tirelessly, with dedicated individuals, armed with the latest technology... to TRICK you out of all of it. That's right, to take all of your money

Fraud. Your legacy... Our Jetski.

Script 2

Spin your passion into a business with Shopify.

And break sales records with the world’s best-converting checkout.

You heard me, the world’s best-converting checkout.

Your customers can check out here, check out there,

check out everywhere.

Now that’s music to your ears. Any way you spin it,

You can be a smash hit with Shopify.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Camilla Laxton is a distinctive voice in our industry. She's both an experienced voice talent agent and a versatile voice actor.

She started her career as a live continuity announcer. Over the years she developed expertise across all genres of voiceovers and audio production, working for brands including BBC, ITV, Dell, Netflix, Jaguar, Fisher Price and Norwegian Air. She's also the voice of the Oslo tramline!

With her working insight into all facets of the industry and passion for collaboration, Camilla successfully supports audio projects from the idea stage, through casting and creation and into post production.

At Loquacious she simply loves bringing brands and voice talents together in creative synergy.

Camilla's Website

@loquacious_media on Instagram

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Paul Delaross joins Sam and Mark to talk about bringing a cinematic feel to your reads, how to lift words out of a dull corporate script, and how being animated in the booth (or waggling) can really improve performance!

Our VO question this week is all about the difference between performing on stage and performing in front of a mic.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

It’s important that we don’t all think the same way. That we move differently, even to the same beat.

Our differences are what makes life magical. And we want to celebrate being different - so we can learn from each other and make better decisions… be more creative and grow the business.

At Blaze, our mission is to find the best people, whoever and wherever they are. A diverse workforce that can approach a task from all sorts of angles.

Script 2

Vikings were known for their legendary strength and spirit. Among their legacy were not gold or land, but finely crafted armour, their second skin.

Now centuries later Vikings from all over the world gather to challenge their strength and endurance. They crawl through thick mud, fly off the highest Fjords and wade themselves through icy waters. Only those who succeed are earning themselves the armour that holds Odin’s power, their second skin. The Strong Viking Finisher Shirt. / A Strong Viking Finisher Shirt.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Paul Dela Ross has been a full time voice actor for seven years, for five One Voice Awards, and this year the recipient of best male performer in animation.

He's recorded for triple BAFTA winning games, national and international TV ads, radio ads, cartoons and ADR for feature films.

Paul lives on a farm in Halifax with a herd of cows, 3 horses, 3 dogs and a toddler!

Paul's Website

Paul's Facebook group

See the Bavarian Stompers here: https://www.oomparty.co.uk/

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.

https://www.voxbox.studio/

Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24

Mark's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 44 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Richard Savage.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, it's double-trouble as Mother and Daughter voice actors Della and Abi Phillips join Mark and Sam to unpick the mystery of recording two-handed scripts, or double-headers, both together and remotely. We also ask if an agent is essential for progressing your vo career.

Script 1

A Welcome to CarShare

B We’re going to share 6 golden rules to ensure that the car sharing experience runs smoothly for all our members.

A First, before opening the doors of the car, identify any damage, interior and exterior.

B And take a photo if you spot anything.

A Second, always return your car to the location where you received it.

B If you can’t deliver your vehicle on time, extend the reservation online or you can call our team 24/7.

A When your trip is completed, remember to take your personal belongings with you and dispose of your trash.

B And always let us know if you find any dirt or trash inside your car before you start your trip.

Script 2

SFX Shuffling of papers.

SMITH It says here...hmm...that you were, uh, kicked out... for falling in love with a mortal.

JONES Oh, that...yeah. That, um, that was a thing...that happened.

Jones shifts uncomfortably in his chair.

SMITH Are you all right, Jones?

JONES Me? Ha! Yeah... Am I all right? Yeah, I just find it hard to get comfortable sometimes. I never did get used to not having the wings, you see? Throws your whole body off balance. Sometimes I trip over nothing and…

SMITH Did they love you back?

JONES pauses for a moment and takes a deep breath.

JONES Does it matter?

Script 3

VO1: Honey! Look there’s a UFO

VO2: Mm-hmm

VO1: Look! It’s a dinosaur!

VO2: Uh-huh

VO1: Hey, what are you so busy with on your phone?

VO2 We can win makeovers worth £15,000 just by spending £100 at Homeland during the Spring Shopping Festival

VO1 £15,000!

VO2: Yeah! But it’s only from 20th – 26th of April so we need to rush!

VO1: Ok leave everything now because nothing else matters!

VO2: Visit Homeland Spring Festival dot com for more details.

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About our Guests:

Della Phillips has been in the VO industry for over 17 years. You can hear her voice globally on video games to phone systems and everything in between. She also voices in French, which is where she is now based, although she flies back and forth to the UK frequently for studio sessions.

Della's Website - @DellaPhillips on X - @dellaphillips on Instagram

Abi Phillips is a multi award-winning british voiceover artist. She decided at the age of 14 that performing was was all she would ever want to do! Her enthusiastic and upbeat energy lends itself well to Promos and ads, but she also loves a challenge; anything with a bit of drama, grit or raw emotion that she can sink her creative teeth in to. She brands herself, unsurprisingly, as "the voice of a new generation".

Abi's Website -

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Brendan McLatchie joins Sam and Mark as they head to Hollywood on a plate, work out the right level of luxury for a read and create some sinister tones for a mysterious master carpenter.

Our VO question this week is all about how a relative newcomers make the choice of which genres to concentrate on.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Where is Korlati?

In Hollywood!

These were the plates created by Korlati that the stars of the movie world dined from at the world's most spectacular award ceremony.

Now, let these plates from the Korlati Red Carpet Collection take centre stage on your tables.

Script 2

Do you really think that all of you were just randomly chosen to come here? No. You all have one very important thing in common. Look over at Ron’s body. Now that isn’t the first dead body you’ve seen is it?

(Everyone reacts)

Oh, but that isn’t the thing you have in common. I’m not that immature. The thing you all have in common is that… each death… was caused by you. Isn’t this amazing? Nine murderers together in one room staring at one of their countless victims.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Brendan McLatchie is a relative newcomer to the industry, with the covid lockdowns spring-boarding him into voiceover. It was his love of interactive Dungeons and Dragons that really propelled him to become a voice actor, and since then he's been working with clients on e-learning, corporates, games and audio drama.

Based in Kent, outside of the VO world Brendan works for Virgin Atlantic as a Data Product Analyst - but he's invested heavily in coaching and bringing his studio up to professional standard.

@brendanmclatchie on Instagram

Brendan's Website

Brendan on YouTube

@B_McLatchieVO on Twitter

Brendan's Facebook page

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details:

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Cromerty York joins Sam and Mark to talk about sleep stories, getting your mouth around accents and why ad agencies are already looking forward to Christmas! We also take a leap from France to Lapland in the festive wildcards.

Our VO question this week is all about maintaining a healthy work life balance as a voiceover.

Have a go at one of the scripts from today's show - or send us a question you have about voiceover - send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Fragments of a magpie legend her grandmother had taught her came to Hanako. Something about magpies forming a bridge across a river of stars, which allowed star-crossed lovers to reunite in the heavens. That story had always made Hanako smile. She could see her grandmother waving her arms around like magpie wings as she told the story. She had learned so many things at her grandmother’s knee.

Script 2

Just imagine, rows and rows, of freshly hand-made Belgian chocolates.

Rich Dark chocolates, and ohh-la-la creamy white chocolate, and delicious milk chocolates. Even Vegan and sugar free chocolates.

Well, Stop imagining. At PureJoy Luxury Chocolates & Gifts, we do just about every type of Chocolate. Whether you want to treat yourself, or treat someone else.

PureJoy Luxury Chocolates & Gifts

Order from our website, PureJoy.co.uk

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About our guest: Cromerty York was born in Staffordshire and moved to Luxembourg immediately after completing an IT degree, where she became proficient in German, French, and Luxembourgish. Cromerty relocated to Australia, though her Australian accent was less than stellar, and then to Switzerland. After that came Minnesota in America where she started working in voiceover. Minneapolis is considered, along, with LA and East Coast, one of the main US voiceover hubs. After a few years in America, Cromerty returned to the UK with her newborn baby. Cromerty's back in the UK now and loves the flexibility and challenges that voiceover offers.

Cromerty's Website

Cromerty's Facebook page

@Cromerty on Twitter

Resources: 

Sam's Talking Creative episode with Santa

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 25 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Anthony Hewson - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 116 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, André Refig joins Sam and Mark to explore the musicality of an infomercial call to action… and how to create proper characterisation within a mobile-phone video game. There's also an astounding stretchy-to-the-point-of-bursting wildcard!

Our VO question this week is all about creating characters for videos games - where to start, how to flesh them out, and what a director really wants!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

What do you do when your tyre goes flat and there's no air anywhere to fix that? You reach for INFLATE PRO! The smart, fast, hands-free way to fill it up with air.

Inflate Pro is so advanced, it has a built-in smart pressure digital sensor that gauges and automatically stops when the set tyre pressure is reached. Plus it can be 100% hands-free. You simply set the target pressure and walk away, keeping you out of harm's way.

In just 2 minutes, you’ll go from low to GO with Inflate Pro!

Script 2

Start VO:

“Dice dice baby!”

“Dice to meet you (insert nerdy laugh)”

Hurts someone:

"You appear to have had a critical failure."

"You clearly forgot to read subsection 37 of rule 749. Loser!"

Uses special move:

"Cheatmode enabled!"

"Time for some dicey hacks!"

Dies:

"But...but... my calculations"

"Loosing to a n00b. Perfect."

We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

André Refig is a bilingual actor and voiceover with a native accent in both French and English and he works roughly 50-50 in each. He specialises in the corporate and video game sectors, but has also voiced TV and radio commercials, audio dramas, animations, ELT, audiobooks, with plenty of dubbing and ADR. Game franchises he’s worked on include Assassin’s Creed, Cyberpunk, Dying Light, Brawl Stars, Formula 1, Age of Empires and more.

On screen he’s been in TV series such as Killing Eve and We Were the Lucky Ones, and he’s been treading the boards professionally since 2008, most proudly having been in the original cast of the current West End production of Cabaret. He has two young boys, the eldest of which has also started working in voiceover at the tender age of 7! In his non-existent spare time, he enjoys baking!

André's Website

@andrerefig on Instagram

André's Facebook page

Resources: Click here for the...

In this one year anniversary episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Mike Cooper joins Sam and Mark to talk about creating characters for inanimate objects, the nature of wildlife documentary voicing and how it can be used in other areas, and nipples!

Our VO question this week is all about the pros and cons of being an ex-pat VO abroad!

HDYST is a year old today and we want to thank you for your support and loyal listenership! Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion or an action that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Sam, Sam, Sam… here we go again... same story every year.

All you do is work and work, then you come home for Christmas... late...

...and you find yourself scrambling for a last minute gift, in the only place open within 50 kilometres.

Tomorrow morning, she may be delighted to open a box of chocolates and some crisps, while the children can unwrap some car wax, stickers or a lovely hanging air freshener.

Don't get me wrong, you're a nice guy, but... really?!?

Is there nothing for me?

Script 2

Experience animals like never before… and observe two new books in their natural habitat - the spring Book Fair.

Cool Cats is a sight to behold.

Nestled within the pages, you’ll find cast of all shapes, sizes and colours… witness the wonder of countless cool cat facts, ready to pounce off the page each exhibiting the most famous of the cat traits - cuteness.

Then…enter the wild word of Gator Bites.

Marvel at fierce predator pictures…

And learn what really lies… beneath the surface.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Mike Cooper is a British voiceover artist who moved from London to a log cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina almost ten years ago.

He spent many years with the BBC and ITV, is the narrator of countless documentaries for HISTORY, Smithsonian Channel and National Geographic in the UK, and voices commercials, promos, corporate projects, IVR, e-Learning and more, for clients all over the world.

In 2019 Mike narrated his first audiobook and is now nearing 80 published titles. When he's not in his studio, his life is increasingly consumed by horses as he and his husband Marc begin the process of opening a sanctuary.

Mike's Website Mike on YouTube

@mikecooper on Twitter @mikecooper on Instagram

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Mark's demos & contact...

Short trailer for Episode 111 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Victoria Riley.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 9 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Rik Scott.

Short trailer for Episode 84 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Anthony Rudd.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.

https://www.voxbox.studio/

Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Christopher Kent joins Sam and Mark to talk about how to sound luxurious but at a right old pace, a cheeky read for a saucy doc, words that just don't want to come out right, and how you can't say no to a spoon bending!

Our VO question this week is all about the best notes a voice director can give to a voice actor.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

In the post war years, British cinema boomed with a combination of sentimental romances… and patriotic war films.

But by the late 1960s… the domestic movie industry was in trouble; film production had halved, and over 3,000 cinemas had closed.

Auditoria were becoming bingo halls, and television was now the main source of entertainment, with millions of viewers tuning into soap operas… variety shows… and even DIY.

But TV wasn’t satisfying everyone.

Script 2

The night unfolds, and with it, your story, your fragrance.

L’Air de la Nuit for men.

The perfect melody for your loved one.

In every step, a rhythm; in every glance, a harmony.

The night is yours. Unleash its essence.

Discover the night's allure with L’Air de la Nuit for men from Lux Fragrances. Find us on the high street or search online.

L’Air de la Nuit - One scent to rule them all.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Christopher Kent is one of the UK’s leading voice professionals, best known for major movie trailers like No Time to Die, One Life and The King’s Speech, commercials for Porsche, BMW, AEG and FedEx, plus numerous documentaries, games and audiobooks.

As an actor his London stage appearances have included Cyrano de Bergerac with Robert Lindsay at the Theatre Royal Haymarket and The Government Inspector with Timothy Spall at Greenwich Theatre. His solo live performances of epic story-telling and poetry have been widely acclaimed. During the 2020 lockdown his livestreamed performance from memory of Tennyson's hour long epic poem ‘Enoch Arden’ was seen around the world and subsequently recorded as a critically applauded CD by SOMM Recordings.

Chris is also the director of CKUK Media Ltd, the London recording studio and multilingual production company. As resident voice director he has run sessions at CKUK with everyone from Dame Judi Dench to Uri Geller.

Christopher's Website

@christopherkent_ckuk on Instagram

@ckukvo on Twitter

Christopher's Facebook page

Christopher on YouTube...

Short trailer for Episode 34 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ted Huggins.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Kerry Hutchinson joins Sam and Mark to talk about the different styles of narration for audiobooks, how to pull back time in a script so you have more for the end, and our wildcards embrace mad professors, pirates and the late-great Joyce Grenfell!

Our VO question this week is all about what your favourite audiobook is, and why.

We’d love you to suggest a wildcard we could use in the show - either DM Mark or Sam on social media or send your suggestion to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Triumphantly Caroline lifted her finger from the fine italic type. There was nothing to mar the success of this afternoon. Not only had she taken the car out alone for the first time, driving unerringly on the right-hand side of the road, but what she had achieved was not a simple drive but a cultural excursion. She had taken the Italian guidebook Neville was always urging on her and hesitantly, haltingly, she had managed to piece out enough of the language to choose a route that took in four well-thought-of frescoes, two universally admired campaniles, and one wooden crucifix in a village church quite a long way from the main road. It was not, after all, such a bad thing that a British Council meeting had kept Neville in Florence.

Script 2

These days, time is a precious commodity.

It’s difficult to balance work, life and play, but enjoying quality rest and relaxation is essential for our overall well-being.

We need downtime – time for ourselves – time for De-Stress.

At Mindful of West End, most De-Stress recliners come in multiple sizes for the perfect fit.

Relax your body, free your mind and discover the ultimate in comfort in the De-Stress Studio at Mindful

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Born into a military family, Kerry Hutchinson's childhood took him to Germany and the Far East. And Kerry's own pre-VO careers took him back there, as well as to the Middle East, Korea, the US, and sub-Saharan Africa. All this has helped enrich Kerry's multicultural and international business cultural experience. Hence his 'well-travelled' description on his website.

A trained actor and voice actor, Kerry is very keen on narration, including corporates, explainers, audioguides, commercials, character voices.

He speaks German as a second language and he's well-versed in a range of British accents, including his native Yorkshire.

Kerry 's Website

Kerry 's Facebook page

Resources: These are the audiobooks we love:

Kerry: 'The Five - the untold stories of the women killed by Jack The Ripper' by Hallie Rubenhold. Narrated by Louise Brealey

Mark: 'A Christmas Carol' (Simon & Schuster Edition) by Charles Dickens. Narrated by Patrick Stewart

Sam: 'The Ruby in the Smoke' By Philip Pullman. Narrated by Anton Lesser

Mark's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 107 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Ruth Urquhart.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 69 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Anna Cass.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 90 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Richard Reed.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.

https://www.voxbox.studio/

Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24

In ep 113 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Stephanie Matard joins Sam and Mark to talk about why audio guides are great, and how to create a real historical character. We discuss when to over-egg the pudding and how music can help with rhythm and pace. Plus we coin a new technical term - Gruffing it!

Our VO question this week is all about being a truly international voice actor - from wherever you're based!

We would love you to get involved on the show! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk and that's also the email address if you'd like to be a guest on a future edition of the show.

Script 1

Scutari, Barrack Hospl, Jan 18/56

Madam

In reply to your letter of Jan 4, I am very happy to be able to inform you that William Edward Austen 2nd Drag. Gds (Scotch Greys) went home to England Dec 11/55. I therefore return to you his wife’s letters & trust that ‘ere this, her heart is lightened of its troubles.

I remain your obedt Servt

Florence Nightingale

Script 2

It all begins with our hands. With our hands, we imagine we design,

With our hands, we shape we test and test again.

With our hands. we craft. we refine.

and we test over, over and over again

Because our priority is protecting your head

We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Stephanie Matard is an American voice-over artist based in France since 2010 and is now a bilingual French-American.

Winner of the VO Atlanta International Scholarship (2020) and nominated as Best International Voice Over at the One Voice Awards (2022), Stephanie brings warmth and clarity to global brands.

She records from her Normandy studio or top studios in Paris. Stephanie is passionate about travel, culture, and French cheese!

Steph's Website

@stephaniematard on Instagram

Steph on YouTube

Steph's Facebook page

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing, and the motivation they have.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 74 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mars Lipowski.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, LBC station voice John Mundy joins Sam and Mark to talk about the awful feeling you get when you know an impossible word is coming up, the best way to mark up scripts, and a cracking story about a panto dog!

Our VO question this week is all about radio station imaging, and the best way to approach it.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is a rare, progressive disease that causes the pulmonary arteries to thicken and narrow, reducing blood flow through the lungs and leading to strain on the heart.

Current understanding of the complex pathophysiology of PAH, has grown exponentially, revealing various mechanisms for treating this progressive disease.

PAH affects the pulmonary arteries and the heart by reducing blood flow through the lungs, in turn increasing strain to the heart, to eventually cause right ventricular dysfunction.

Script 2

Nestled among the stunning Welsh landscapes, The Skirrid Inn has a history steeped in mystery and phantoms. Known for its eerie legends, ghostly encounters and centuries-old secrets, this venue earned its reputation as one of Wales’ most enigmatic establishments. The exact age of the inn is unknown but it was mentioned in documents from the year eleven hundred.

It has seen its fair share of turbulent times, serving as a hostel for weary travellers, a meeting place for rebels and even where condemned prisoners were held en-route to the gallows, as it also served as a courthouse.

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About our guest:

John Mundy was born and educated in Manchester, and is possibly best known to listeners of LBC as their station imaging voice for the last ten years! He trained as an actor but has worked mostly in TV continuity first with ITV and then the Beeb, where he anchored regional new programme 'Northwest Tonight'.

After a five years stint working in real-estate in Florida, John returned to the UK in 2000 where he's been a full time voiceover since, working in TV and radio commercials, corporate, documentaries and most genres in between!

John's Website

@john_mundy_mvo on Instagram

John's Facebook page

Resources: Link to the Skirrid Inn documentary John talks about: https://youtu.be/y55MkeRu7Ec?feature=shared

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In this week's episode of "How do you Say That?!", the very smooth Charles Nove joins Sam and Mark to talk about Voice of God, pushy promos, changing styles and lead-in phrases and emotes that are key to capturing a character style! Our vo question sparks a discussion about whether you should be sitting or standing whilst voicing a script!

We'd love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today's show - just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1:

SUSE Leadership team, welcome to SUSE Can 2023, in beautiful, historic central London

Todays Keynote Speakers Include: Our Chief Executive Officer, Melissa di Donato, Our Chief Customer Officer, Imran Khan, and Our Chief People Officer, Kathryn Herrington. We also have special Guests, Thomas Koehrer from Bank of America, Matthew Gehl – from JP Morgan Chase & Co and Matthew Syed. Sportsman, Author and Journalist

Plus a talented cast and crew backstage who are here to help you Lead to Thrive!

Script 2:

This major reuse project championed the use of mass timber in the commercial sector to create an adaptive space which is responsive to the needs of the end users.

A lightweight CLT and glulam structure has been used to extend the existing concrete frame, increasing the building from two to six storeys and adding 60,000sq. ft. Around 70% of the original structure was retained, and the new timber extensions store over 400 tonnes of biogenic carbon.

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About our guest: Charles Nove is a reassuringly familiar-sounding voice artist with a touch of trustworthy native Scot. He joined BBC Scotland in 1978, then Radio 2 from 1981, reading news, presenting late nights and early mornings, plus news and merry banter on Terry Wogan's breakfast show. You'll have heard him on BBC1, Anglia, The History Channel, Magic, Jazz FM, BBC Oxford and many more. He also headed A1 Vox, the London sound studios, plus he's currently presenting the Weekday Breakfast Show on Scala Radio.

http://charlesnove.com/

https://twitter.com/charlesnove

There are a hundred different ways to read a script - and nearly all of them are as valid as the next... and this podcast sets out to prove it!

In this episode Lincolnshire based voiceover Liz Drury joins Mark Ryes and Sam Boffin to mull over some scripts in different ways including a wildcard or two!

We'll also attempt to answer a burning question about voiceover life too!

The scripts we looked at are below... and we'd love to hear YOUR take on them - send your read on an mp3 to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk and we'll pick one or two to showcase in future episodes.

Script 1

In the beginning, there was chaos.

And now…

…hmm, still chaos!

If only you could maximise the potential of your warehouse space.

You’d benefit from increased throughput…

…overcome labour shortages…

…and fulfil orders faster.

Kerching!

But…how do you transform chaos into order?

You don’t.

Because at Acme, we do it for you.

Streamline your operations…

…and future-proof your warehouse…

…with Acme. Get in touch to find out more!

Script 2

Are You Ready?

Did you know that it only takes sixty seconds for a small fire that started at a socket to reach the ceiling? This speed means that every second counts, so:

•Are you prepared?

•Do you know how to recognise a fire hazard?

•Do you know what to do if you suspect a fire, spot a fire or smell smoke?

•If you had to evacuate, do you know what you are supposed to do?

•Do you think what you do know is enough?

Before learning how to put them out, it is important to know how fires get started in the first place, how they continue to burn and how they are extinguished.

About Liz: Liz Drury has been working as a voiceover artist for 10 years. She started her career in the USA when she was living there temporarily due to her husband’s job. She now works from her home studio in North Lincs for clients around the world. She works predominantly in the corporate sector and frequently gets hired to narrate e-learning courses and explainer videos, but what she really loves is a museum audio tour! When she’s not in the booth you find Liz out running with her lurcher Marble.

Liz's Website

@LizDruryVO on Instagram

@LizDruryVO on Twitter

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In episode 93 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, John Last joins Sam and Mark to talk about changing styles in continuity, how writing your own material has pros and cons, the speed of sports commentators - and in this show between Halloween and Bonfire Night we create some unholy wildcards.

Our VO question this week is all about our favourite areas of voiceover - and why we like them so much!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Let’s see if Elizabeth Smith can turn it on here in this final , it’s the gold medal that is up for grabs, the women’s 100m fly S9, Smith is being closed down now, Spain, watch Gascon, she’s got an incredible finish - is she finally going to take this gold she desires? But Ju looks to be going for it in lane four! Ju against Gascon, Smith trying to hang on, Konkoly making a mad dash - who will claim it at the wall?!”

Script 2

Ladies, Gentlemen and everyone in between. Welcome to a weekend of delightful delectations. A weekend designed to thrill, titillate and make your hair stand on end. Oh no, this is no ordinary weekend, this is the Classic Horror Weekend and it starts with a classic movie, the first sound production of Bram Stoker's novel and the adaptation which inspired many others. Bella Lugosi is Dracula next on Horror. Boo!

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About our guest:

John Last is an actor, voiceover and writer who has recently narrated World's Greatest Inventions on Channel 5 and also commercials for TalkTalk's 'Future Fibre' campaign. He has also provided character voices for Audible's radio play version of Assassin's Creed, alongside Riz Ahmed and narrated the Nick Paris series of audiobooks by Andy Redsmith. He features regularly in the horror comedy podcast, Ramon Fear’s Terror Tapes which has just been nominated for 5 Independent Podcast Awards.

Though, John’s cheeky voice is most recognisable from his 20 year stint as a Continuity Announcer, working across the board for various channels ranging from ITV, Channel 5, Channel 4, Discovery and currently Legend (formerly known as Horror).

John is a four time nominated voiceover for the ONE VOICE AWARDS being nominated for DOCUMENTARY BEST PERFORMANCE and BEST OVERALL CONTINUITY PERFORMANCE 3 times.

JOHN's Website

@johnlast on Instagram

@johnlastactor on Twitter

JOHN on YouTube

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In episode 92 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Billie Fulford-Brown joins Sam and Mark to talk about spooky Halloween characters, hesitant little robots, and dueting on an audio book!

Our VO question this week is all about what else apart from talent you need to be a successful voice actor.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

“Just a few more weeks and then you don’t have to deal with him ever again,” my makeup artist Mandy reminded me as we sat in the costume trailer between takes.

Since I’d set foot in British Columbia, Canada, and met Richard Brice he’d been a pompous arsehole. I was the Bonnie in the Bonnie and Clyde–style indie movie I’d signed on to as soon as the second season of Picture This ended. Picture This had been my big break. We’d started filming when I was nineteen and I’d moved down to London to do it.

Script 2

At XYZ Trucks, we also offer beep attractive fixed monthly instalments for access to comprehensive services. With our Service Leasing, you’ll have a well-serviced truck all year round. Great, isn’t it? I mean … beep this means … less work for you …beep and predictable costs – so you can focus on your core business. Learn more about this great offer – download the PDF file from the icon. beep

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About our guest:

Billie Fulford-Brown is a multi award winning British Voice actor (most recently thwarting Meryl Streep at the Audies...!). She mainly works in video games, audio books and audio dramas, and has a passion for characters and accents. Billie lives in London with her husband and two young daughters. When she's not in the booth, Billie loves travelling, visiting galleries and practicing yoga.

Billie's Website

@billiefb_voiceover on Instagram

@billiefb_VO on Twitter

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

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In this week's "How Do You Say That?!", Mark and Sam are joined by voiceover Ben Wake, to attempt a bunch of different reads with a corporate script and an IVR/Telephony script. There's also a surprising teeny-tiny character in the wildcard section, another burning vo question, and someone drops an F bomb!

The scripts we looked at are below… and we’d love to hear YOUR take on them – send your read on an mp3 to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk and we’ll pick one to showcase in future episodes.

Script 1

For the past couple of years, the entire world was forced to adapt.

At Banking Card we did just that. We used our minds, resources and teamwork to keep our

business thriving, but also to give back to the communities in which we operate.

A force for good.

We gave support to those who needed it most.

We continued to pursue our sustainability goals.

To minimise our impact on the planet by developing innovations that regenerate natural

resources and reduce carbon footprints.

Helping to create a world that is more socially just, financially inclusive, environmentally conscious, and technologically balanced.

Script 2

Welcome to the Social Group of Companies. Calls are being recorded for monitoring purposes. For emergency repairs please call Damien 0743 2133 630. For non-urgent repairs, please listen carefully and choose one of the following options:

For General Maintenance, please press 1.

For Ken Barclay in plumbing press 2.

For Simon Johnstone in Electrics press 3.

For accounts & rent queries press 4

or for all other enquiries press 5.

To hear these options again press the star key.

We'd also like to hear your burning v/o questions - what it is about the job, the marketing, the actual read, the audition process, the dealing with clients that’s bothering you? Let us know at podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

About Ben Wake: Ben's been nominated for 10 awards in the last 3 years including UK Male voice artist of the year twice. Working from his custom-built studio Ben has recorded for some of the largest companies in the world and continues to record for clients Daily. Utilising the best equipment possible and taking advantage of his acting background and degree Ben provides audio that keeps his clients returning again and again. Some of Bens clients include Amazon, Disney, UEFA, Vodafone, Mastercard, Acuvue, Sony, Samsung, FIFA, The PGA Tour, Cointreau and many more. Ben can also be heard as the main Voice actor in Shiro Games latest Expansion to their long running Northgard series.

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Nigel Williams joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting through long e-learning scripts, how translated scripts can be quick-quick-slow, and what do do with bowls and bowls of porridge!

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

The door to the apartment and door to the house were always open, as was the door to my father’s study room. One Sunday we were sitting in the gothic parlour of the apartment, our father was taking a nap and our dog was asleep, too. Then, when father went down to the study room, he saw that someone had broken in. The burglar had tried to open the desk with a letter opener, but it broke. When that didn’t work, the burglar went down to the basement and got a steel block; he used that block to break open the furniture and took the money.

Fortunately, none of us heard anything and the dog did not bark. That was impressive.

Script 2

This winter has been tough for a lot of people, and not everyone has access to a warm and nutritious breakfast to start the day & fuel their fire inside

That’s why Quaker is partnering with charities like FareShare, to donate up to two point five million warm breakfasts to communities across the UK who need it

Pick up your promotional pack of Quaker Oats and each purchase means another hot breakfast donated.

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About our guest: Nigel Williams is the breakfast host at Jazz FM and a prolific voiceover artist. He was the voice behind the infamous PC World campaign and has also featured on TV spots for Shreddies, Ariel, Intel and Cheerios. Globally, Nigel’s voice was identified as ‘universally comprehendible’ for the United Nations. Nigel also hosts a podcast called ‘Your Song: The Podcast’ The world’s greatest songs by the people who wrote them. Listen here!

https://www.njwilliams.com/

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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Katie Flamman joins Sam and Mark to talk about the intricacies of storytelling inside and outside the corporate world, and we showcase the amazing project from Brad Shaw as he produces Lewis Carroll's "Alice Through The Looking Glass" with no less than 175 different voice actors.

Our VO question this week is all about the tricks of making a corporate script become a proper story, but without the Once Upon a Time element!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

As companies strive to rely less on fossil raw materials, Carlton offers certification to track the use of alternative feedstock throughout the value chain to final products.

Within the supply chain, companies have three options to manage certified alternative feedstock.

One: Physical segregation ensures that certified alternative feedstock and fossil raw materials are kept separate throughout the entire supply chain.

Two: During controlled blending, certified alternative feedstock and fossil raw materials are mixed. At all times, the physical content of certified alternative feedstock is known and monitored.

Script 2

Number two: you pulled Snowdrop away by the tail just as I had put down the saucer of milk before her! What, you were thirsty, were you? How do you know she wasn’t thirsty too? Now for number three: you unwound every bit of the worsted while I wasn’t looking!

‘That’s three faults, Kitty, and you’ve not been punished for any of them yet. You know I’m saving up all your punishments for Wednesday week—Suppose they had saved up all my punishments!’ she went on, talking more to herself than the kitten. ‘What would they do at the end of a year? I should be sent to prison, I suppose, when the day came.

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About our guest:

Katie Flamman is a storyteller. A pro voiceover artist and presenter, she works mostly with corporate clients, telling their stories from her broadcast quality studio. She is a trained broadcast journalist with a background in TV news. She loves narrating documentaries, working at live events as Voice of God, and hosting her own podcast, Storytelling for Business. She has 2 studio cats, Monkey and Pickle!

Katie's Website @KatieFlamman on Instagram

@KatieFlamman on Twitter Katie on YouTube

Katie's podcast: https://katieflamman.co.uk/the-storytelling-for-business-podcast/

Resources: 

Details of Brad Shaw's "Alice Through the Looking Glass"...

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Curt Hilton joins Sam and Mark to talk about bringing a news script to life - and why all newsreaders seem to have the same rhythmic qualities. We explore how to sell-a-dream for a client, and how to take luxury to spooky by a subtle vocal change. There's also a wildcard on a putting green from a pro golfer!

Our VO question this week is all about voiceover podcasts - and the best tips and tricks we've each picked up from our guests!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

You are listening to breaking news. I am Alex Baker. It is six pm.

Babylonian forces led by King Nebuchadnezzar attacked the Kingdom’s capital earlier today.

Judah's world-renowned temple, once known as an architectural marvel, has been reduced to rubble.

Many of the temple's expensive furnishings were seized by King Nebuchadnezzar.

We are joined by political analyst Glen Stone to discuss the regional significance of today's dramatic events.

Script 2

Imagine a haven right in your backyard where nature and recreation unite, offering a space for everyone. Picture a riverfront transformed with innovative design to be enjoyed for generations. Welcome to Carolina Rapids.

Expertly positioned rocks downstream from the dam create safe tubing channels, plentiful fishing spots, swimming pools, natural riverbank seating, and thrilling rapids for paddling.

Carolina Rapids is more than just a park. To bring this vision to life, we need your support. Make Carolina Rapids a reality. Advocate for Carolina Rapids.

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About our guest:

Curt Hilton has been in the voiceover industry for over 20 years. He started in radio voicing commercials for local businesses. Subsqeuently he's voiced and produced commercials for companies all over the world. In fact most of his work is commercial, video game and animation.

He also runs Hilton Productions - helping clients with pre and post production, voiceovers, content creation, social media marketing and more. He hosts another essential VO podcast called "Behind the Audition with Curt Hilton" which features voice actors, directors, musicians, animators and more.

Curt's Website

@curthiltonvo on Instagram

Behind the Audition with Curt Hilton podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QjKiFI85Z71tFw-0_PoEA

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

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In ep 114 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Janine Cooper-Marshall joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting commuters from A to B without confusing or annoying them, we reveal the dragon in the room, Mark just keeps tripping over a place name and how you can be too Welsh and not Welsh enough all at the same time. Plus we get excited about bubblies!

Our VO question this week is all about how you get a job on the trains (as a voiceover!), and is it tough to be in a niche?

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

In pursuit of the perfect bubble, David Brook strives to consistently raise the bar in terms of quality and distinction. We are one of the few South African wine makers dedicated to the art of Cap Classique. Our bubblies are serious contenders in the international wine arena - unique, sophisticated and elegant. From grape to glass, the entire process relies on meticulous attention to detail, precision timing and plenty of patience.

Script 2

Welcome aboard this Borderline Train to Llanfairfechan.

We’ll be calling at Llanelli, London, and Llanfairfechan.

Please keep an eye on your personal belongings at all times. If you see anything suspicious, please tell a member of the staff. See it, Say it - Sorted.

We are now arriving at Llanelli. Change here for buses to a wide range of destinations. These leave from the front of the station. The next station is… London.

This train finishes its journey here. All change please.

We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!

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About our guest:

Janine Cooper-Marshall trained as an actor back in 1981. She recorded her first voice reel with Bernard Graham Shaw in 2000 and somehow managed to impress him enough to be included in his book “Voice-Overs – A Practical Guide”, which gave her the confidence to launch herself into full time voiceover work. Since then she’s recorded radio & TV commercials, eLearning modules, corporates, explainers, audiobooks… well, anything that requires a voice really. She has also recorded thousands of transport announcements…

Janine's Website

@janinevo on Instagram

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Gregory Dwyer joins Sam and Mark to talk about re-imagining really well known characters, voicing works that are out-of-copyright, a booth within a booth, and we herd some chickens with a Fox!

Our VO question this week is all about Project Gutenberg - and how it could help your career no end!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

You don’t need a watch winder - you need a Fox.

Handmade

Precise

And, just like your automatic watch, unique.

Because only a Fox can be set just right to give your watch the perfect wind, in whichever direction it desires.... one precision instrument for another.

Isn’t that just fantastic?

So.. if you have an automatic watch and you really, truly care for it.

Don’t get a watch winder. Get a Fox.

Script 2

“Hallo!” said Pooh.

“Hallo!” said Tigger. “I’ve found somebody just like me. I thought I was the only one of them.”

Pooh got out of bed, and began to explain what a looking glass was, but just as he was getting to the interesting part,Tigger said: “Excuse me a moment, but there’s something climbing up your table,” and with one loud Worraworraworraworraworra, he jumped at the end of the tablecloth, pulled it to the ground, wrapped himself up in it three times, rolled to the other end of the room, and, after a terrible struggle, got his head into the daylight again, and said cheerfully: “Have I won?”

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About our guest:

Gregory is a New Zealand Born, Australian Based, Voice Artist, Audiobook Narrator & Voice Actor. He has a quarter of a century's international experience in Voice, Theatre, Film, Radio and Television.

Before that he was a Full-Time Forensic Crime Scene examiner for 18 years. Delivering a high standard of expertise that has only added to his general knowledge in many subjects. He has now returned to performing full time focussing on audiobooks where he gets to create many character voices gathered from his extensive international travel having lived, worked or visited many countries and all seven continents.

Gregory's Website

@voice_from_the_booth on Instagram

Gregory on YouTube

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A reminder that you can look for works that are out of copyright at

In episode 104 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Liam Gerrard joins Sam and Mark to talk about the rigours of creating audiobooks, from characterisation and mind-boggling names to coping with your own company for hours on end and actually knuckling down to the hard work of reading! The show has some Elvish language that scares us from the off, and a magical revelation too!

Our VO question this week is all about why audiobooks can be the most rewarding of all voiceover genres.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

As we continue to explore, to expand, and to embrace the power of trusted partnerships both within and beyond Clarity, this is our promise:

To be bold.

To be passionate.

To pioneer innovations that enable early detection.

To provide our expertise to preserve in patients what makes them who they are.

Because life-changing therapies are coming and Clarity will be ready.

Script 2

“Good afternoon, dach’othala,” I said. I saw Zanarin wince pointedly at my voice, which was harsh and graveled thanks to my surviving the sessiva when it swept through Lohaiso during my prelacy there. It mostly did not bother me, except when someone like Zanarin made sure it did.

"Good afternoon, Celehar,” said Vernezar. “I apologize for dragging you down here, not nearly as elegant as what you were used to at the Untheileneise Court, I’m sure - but this really isn’t a matter for the Ulistheileian.”

We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!

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About our guest:

Liam Gerrard is a multi-award-winning actor, commercial voiceover, audiobook narrator and producer known as “The Voiceover Chap!” In 2024 he was nominated for an AUDIE award in L.A. for an audiobook he transcribed, edited, narrated and published through his publishing company; Raconteurs Audio. He was also a VOX finalist for 'Producer of the Year'.

He can be heard on tv in commercials for Deliveroo. His regular clients include Apple in the States, BP, HMRC, the EU central government body and Amazon. He has recorded over 250 audiobooks. He also lectures in voiceover production at numerous universities and drama schools. He currently appears as the guest lead in 4 episodes of season 5 of Odd Squad on PBS America and the BBC.

@liamgerrardofficial on Instagram

Liam's Website

@voiceoverchap on X

Liam's Facebook page

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In this special New Year episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sam and Mark look back at some of great advice shared by their guests during the past year.

You can find links to the individual podcasts below:

Charles Nove

Clare Reeves

Rory Barnett

Nic Redman

David Monteith

Kenny Blyth

Liz Drury

Darren Altman

Or you can listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Jacky Davis from Kidztalk joins Sam and Mark to talk about voicing children's TV characters, kissing frogs and breathing life into corporate script lists!

Our VO question this week is all about getting the best out of kids when they're in the booth (and what you should and shouldn't do as a parent of those kids!)

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

We know there is a much simpler way to make a noticeable impact on your day to day finances. 93% felt our Money Workout Programme would improve their finances.

Our Money Advisers will help you complete a Personal Money Workout to suit your circumstances that works towards getting the life you want.

This comes with our unique software, which is so user friendly.

Don’t take our word for it – the feedback received from our clients is:

• They’ve gained more confidence with their spending

• They feel they’re finally organised with their money.

• And their Debt is reducing whilst savings are growing

Script 2

Gather around, chuggers, I have some good news!

The Mayor is holding a special ceremony at the docks tomorrow to launch a brand new cargo ship.

And it’s important that she gets to the ceremony on time. // So, the Mayor has decided which train will pick her up and take her there.

She’s chosen... Koko!

Yes, you, Koko. You’re the fastest trainee. And I told the Mayor you’re a very responsible chugger.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Jacky Davis trained as an actor at Guildford School of Acting & worked in London and regional Rep Theatres as well as UK and International tours. Her favourite credits include Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Merchant of Venice, Blithe Spirit & Canterbury Tales. TV/Film: Thirteenth Tale with Olivia Colman (BBC2), 3 series for Channel 4’s Get Up, Stand Up and Jonathan Miller’s Beggar’s Opera (BBC2).

Jacky was a CBBC Playdays presenter in the 90s. Her radio career began with the BBC World Service & Schools Radio Rep, which developed into voicing for all genres. Her pro recording studio was set up in 2002 and Kidztalk was created!

She now voices and directs radio, TV, animations. Recent work includes being voice director on ‘Chuggington’ for CBeebies and playing ‘Vee’; a series of 20 programmes for the British Council, and she’s the current voice of the Hello Fresh TV ad’s, BP Pulse and 3 Business Mobile radio.

Jacky's Website Jacky's Facebook page

@kidztalkltd on Instagram

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard...

Short trailer for Episode 23 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, guest-host Liz Drury and Andy B Robinson - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Liz's Website

In this week’s “How do you Say That?!”, the extremely versatile Rory Barnett joins Mark and Sam to talk about fitting an overwitten commercial script into 30 seconds, and how music can influence every part of your read. There's a huge amount of butch energy, and our vo question is all about how you find the correct pronunciation of words or names you've never heard of!

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

A product suite to today’s busy lifestyles, the gardening newcomers and for those wanting to do their part for the environment.

For the garden enthusiast... the underserved urban dweller... for the complete beginners who didn’t believe they could garden... we created this product.

An affordable, high-density vertical growing system designed for modern living. A complete garden-in-a-box.

This product allows you to take full control over the food you and your loved one’s consume.

We’ve made it so simple. Quick set up, low maintenance, minimal effort and once set up, it really just runs itself.

Script 2

Saving money right now feels like a no brainer.

Energy bills are at an all time high and we're all looking for clever ways to reduce them.

Solar panels from ‘Solar So Good’ could be the answer.

‘Solar So Good,’ the renewable energy specialists, have helped thousands of UK homeowners by installing money-saving solar panels.

And you may not know that when you have solar panels supplied and installed on your home, you don't pay any VAT... saving you even more money!

Visit Solar So Good dot co dot uk

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About our guest: Rory Barnett worked for the BBC for more than 15 years, but he started in the advertising industry, working on the iconic "Papa and Nicole" Renault Clio campaign.

He's a linguaphile - a lover of languages and words, who's been a voiceover for more than a decade. He speaks French fluently, and has studied German, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese. His website presents a world of possibilities including singing impressions, a NASA space launch commander and he narrates a poem in ancient Greek!

https://rorybarnett.com/ (have a look at the "Space & Other Oddities" tab!)

Here are the pronunciation resources we chatted about:

https://youglish.com/ and https://forvo.com/ and https://howjsay.com/

In this week’s “How do you Say That?!”, brand new author Nic Redman joins Sam and Mark to show that breathing can affect every aspect of your voice performance... how to banish a popping plosive, and how her Northern Irish lilt can work magic with a poem, and of course we'll find out about her new book "On The Mic".

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

We are Studio PDC.

We design for people and place.

As architects we create buildings to last.

As urban designers, we create environments to enjoy and cherish.

As interior designers we create spaces which delight.

Our work is unique, contextual and responsive, to create a sense of community and place.

From the smallest detail to new destinations, we respond to needs, site and budget, to exceed client aspirations.

Script 2

You know where you are at BRIGHT'S of BOSSGAR,

And spring is the time you should see us!

Refresh and renew, your indoors - and out – too

With our deals on a wide range of pieces!

The flowers are blooming and so are our savings on

Our ten-piece corner dining sofa

Was One Eight Nine Nine, now One Four Nine Nine,

Ideal for inviting guests over!

And for just Five Nine Nine, you can al fresco dine,

With our five-piece patio set,

Four chairs, a parasol and a table for all

At BRIGHT'S of BOSSGAR, spring is great!

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About our guest: Nic Redman has recorded and spoken for a living for nearly 20 years and coaches people to feel at home on the mic. She is co-host of the award-winning Voiceover Social Podcast and creator of top 1% worldwide ranking Voice Coach Podcast. Her book "On The Mic: Voice training for voiceover artists, podcasters, speakers and presenters" is out now (and available from onthemicbook.com)

https://nicredmanvoice.com

Short trailer for Episode 39 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Emily Jardine.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Margaret Ashley joins Sam and Mark to talk about characterisation and analysing your scripts.

Our wildcards get very silly, and range from child to old crone with a brilliant station announcer thrown in along the way!

Our VO question this week is all about what the best investment in your voiceover career has been to date.

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

The first element of due diligence implies adopting a policy commitment to respect all internationally recognized human rights.

- Secondly, you periodically assess the risks and impacts along your full value chain.

- Accordingly, you implement measures to address the identified issues in a third step.

- The fourth element involves embedding human rights throughout the relevant functions of the organization, such as human resources, procurement and internal audit.

Script 2

About the character: Vilnius is a city of respectable age, and accordingly, in its self-assured, friendly, slightly flirtatious, yet polite manner, this is how it would like to be described. A seasoned woman, still active and ready to conquer mountains, hosting grand "celebrations" at her place, inviting everyone who shares the same connection with Vilnius.

Hey! It’s me – Vilnius – the vibrant capital of Lithuania and the world capital of road running 2023. If you share my passion for running, you simply can’t miss the opportunity to meet me this fall. I promise to take your breath away in the ultimate global running festival alongside the world’s fastest runners. If you want to win a one-of-a-kind World Champs medal, register now. Because the only running I am not fond of is running out of time. See you soon!

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest: Margaret Ashley is an award winning voice actor who works across all voice genres. An all round Assured, Adaptable Authoritative Articulate, Versatile voice with Gravitas and a conversational, warm, friendly manner with an evocative tone, Margaret's confident and mature voice can move between animated characters to serious and compelling narrative.

A native Geordie, she has a warm RP accent and as a trained character actress. Past clients include the V&A, National Geographic, English Heritage, IBM, BBC, Big Finish Productions, SIDE, ZA/UM, Dream Harvest Video Games, Uken Games, Nissan Research, Nippon Gases, UniLever, Waterstones .

As a mature actress, her voice range can stretch from mid 40’s to old crones in the hundreds.

Margaret's Website

Margaret's Facebook page Margaret's Facebook group

In episode 96 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Chris Woodworth joins Sam and Mark to talk about whether cyber security needs to be serious, and we have fun creating Christmas characters like Pogo the Elf!

Our VO question this week is all about what you do and don't need to worry about when it comes to promoting yourself on social media!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

So, your boss has given you the go-ahead to work from home. Awesome!

But moving from a secure office environment to your cosy home office isn’t as simple as just logging onto your home WiFi. If you receive an unexpected email from your colleague, it might not actually be a colleague on the other end. When in doubt, call or verify via text and report any suspicious messages to your IT security team.

Don’t ever click on links like these. Rather bookmark the sites you frequently visit.

You are our strongest line of defence so remember to be super vigilant.

Script 2

It’s that time of year again and we gotta get “you know who” ready for his global trip.

Hi, I’m Pogo the Elf, and I oversee the production and packaging of all of the Christmas presents. Yeah…of course the big guy has the last say, but I’m the one he comes to for the inventory.

Anyway, I’ve been given a very special assignment this year. That’s to organise this year’s Company Christmas Party. There’ll be a bouncy castle, games and a fancy dress contest for all the kids. Not to mention even BIGGER rides, a bar, and more for the adults….and yes…..a DJ!!!

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Chris Woodworth has been called "a swiss army knife of voiceover". Based in Greater Manchester UK, Chris is a voice actor and content creator who has a flair for voicing animated characters and doing impressions. His work ranges from corporate narrations, animation, video games, various dubbing projects and more.

Online, Chris is known for his voice acting study videos, where he often works with various voice actors. As he is now represented by several agencies as result of his voiceover skills and social media marketing, this has lead him to teach Social Media workshops, catered specifically to voice actors.

Chris's Website

@ChrisWood_VO on Twitter

Chris's Facebook page

@chriswoodworthvo on Instagram

Resources:

Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.

https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Anna Cass joins Sam and Mark to talk about about carefully crafted bespoke reads, how to skip over punctuation to bring new life to a script and the balance between friendly and corporate. There's also much childish hilarity as we realise it's episode 69!

Our VO question this week is all about the key things you need to know as a newcomer to the industry.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Ιnvesting in your employees’ training and development is critical for the success of your company. That’s where TUVIX comes in! We’re an eLearning provider company that offers customised eLearning courses for your employees.

Are you tired of outdated and ineffective learning methods?

Do you want to take your training to the next level?

Look no further than TUVIX - a premier eLearning provider! With our customised e-learning courses, your employees can learn at their own pace, at a time and place that’s convenient for them.

Script 2

Alice looked round eagerly, and found that it was the Red Queen. ‘She’s grown a good deal!’ was her first remark. She had indeed: when Alice first found her in the ashes, she had been only three inches high — and here she was, half a head taller than Alice herself!

‘It’s the fresh air that does it,’ said the Rose: ‘wonderfully fine air it is, out here.’

‘I think I’ll go and meet her,’ said Alice, for, though the flowers were interesting enough, she felt that it would be far grander to have a talk with a real Queen.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Anna Cass is a relative newcomer to the UK Voice industry, originally from Hertfordshire, now based in East London. Her natural accent is Estuary/London, and she sounds youthful, husky, and very relatable.

As well as voiceover Anna's an avid musical theatre fan and she's the lead singer in a Disney-Rock covers band. She loves music festivals, is working towards her PADI scuba diving certificate, and owns a pet turtle called squirtle.

Anna's Website

@annacassvoice on Instagram

@Anna_Casss on Twitter

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details:

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Welsh voice actor Phil Rowe joins Sam and Mark to talk about the changing face of audio guides, powerful natural accents, and how to cope with difficult placenames in a script. Our wildcards include dialling the Welsh up to the max, and a superb vintage style never heard before!

Our VO question this week is all about what kind of mics you have, and how many!

We’d love you to suggest a wildcard style or genre for a future episode - either DM Mark or Sam on our socials or send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

“This is a truly splendid abbey, is it not? I have travelled all over the kingdom, and visited many abbeys. But rarely have I seen one as fine as this.

My ancestor, Edward III, transformed this. He made it into a beautiful resting place for his father, Edward II, who is buried here.

They began their work right here. They remodelled the South Transept first, as a kind of experiment before they tackled the rest of the East End.

All this magnificence was a grand stage for Edward II’s tomb. But I’ll tell you more about the tomb when we get there…”

Script 2

This isn't just any vodka. The Eastern Delights vodka is a symbol of Pan-Asian craftsmanship, where each ingredient is meticulously chosen from the finest offerings across the continent.

In a blend that pays homage to the East, the Eastern Delights Vodka is triple blended with distillates of exotic longan honey from Taiwan, robust barley from the towering Tibetan highlands, and an extraordinary mixture of different potatoes. To perfect the blend, it's proofed with the ultra-soft water that flows from the picturesque Sakurajima Peninsula in Kagoshima, Japan.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say "Alexa, Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

One way or another, Phil has been using his voice professionally since childhood, usually singing, until illness forced him to hang up his gigging boots in 2017.

Eager to somehow continue using his voice as an expressive tool, Phil was drawn to voiceover and grew a new career from his own studio. Since then Phil has served hundreds of happy clients all over the globe, in English and in Welsh, with voiceovers to lend their projects gravitas, depth and emotion.

While his voice has covered many aspects of the industry, Phil especially enjoys scripts that call for a little drama and allow him to explore the full range of his versatility.

Phil's Website

Phil on YouTube

@Philrowevoice on Instagram

Phil's Facebook page

@RoweVoice on Twitter

Mark's demos & contact details:

In episode 95 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Simon Wells joins Sam and Mark to talk about recording English scripts for a foreign audience learning the language. We meet an angry dad or two, and get a surprise about what a script is really about! We turn anger into joy, have a moment of purring with a cat character, and there's a take on a European mad professor!

Our VO question this week is all about whether improvisation informs your reads.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Do you dream of flying to the Moon? If so, you should start training for it now!

First, you need to have a strong body, so exercise every day and develop healthy living habits.

Second, learn about space science and the moon by studying and reading books.

Finally, you should also learn how to pilot a spaceship.

These steps will help make your dream come true.

Script 2

Can’t you just admit you're not ready to make your own choices? look at yourselves! You ended up on the side of the highway in a camping tent that’s missing a pole, you pretty much stole our car, and neither of you have a licence when I last checked, and you had sex - the one rule we had while living under our roof you were not allowed, the one rule. You broke it. This is not good decision making.

**Please like and subscribe to the podcast. Listen to all of our episodes here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Simon Wells is a London based voiceover, specialising in corporate work and e-learning, with the occasional character voice thrown in for fun. He had an unusual journey into voiceover, having left his previous job as a postie, after a back injury. His dream is to get into animation and gaming, as character voices are what he loves most.

He's a podcaster too, and runs FACTORALY, in which he and fellow VO Bruce Fielding chat about fun facts and useless information around a different subject each week. Simon loves exploring London, seeing live music and doing improv.

Simon's Website

Simon's Facebook page

Listen to the Factoraly podcast here: https://www.factoraly.com/

Resources:

Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.

https://www.voxbox.studio/ Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24

Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Mark's demos & contact details:

Short trailer for Episode 110 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Susie Valerio.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 83 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Armin Hierstetter.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.

https://www.voxbox.studio/

Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24

Short trailer for Episode 31 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Bruce Fielding.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 85 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Jonathan Pagden.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio booth.

https://www.voxbox.studio/

Now you can get 10% off a Voxbox by using the code HDYST24

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Will de Renzy-Martin joins Sam and Mark to talk about transporting your listener to a pretty French village restaurant, and going BIG for a corporate - but not too big! While Mark's throat is recovering from the lurgee, Will pulls out an amazing wildlife wildcard!

Our VO question this week is all about your processes when you approach character creation.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Welcome to Logis de la Cadène. Please hold, we will be with you shortly. While you’re waiting - here’s a bit of history about our family run inn. Perched on a hillside in the heart of a medieval village, Logis de la Cadene was founded in 1848 and is the oldest restaurant in Saint Émilion. We are open from Monday night to Friday night, from noon to one forty-five at lunch time and from seven thirty to nine thirty in the evening.

Script 2

The single biggest driver of company and team performance is the mindset of the leaders. If you want to give your leaders cutting-edge strategies to overcome adversity, achieve peak performance, and scale your company, then J.V. Davids is the transformational leadership expert you've been looking for.

When J.V. founded his first software company in California, he realized he needed to level up his leadership skills. So, he earned a master's degree in psychology and trained in neuroscience. The result? Radiant Technologies landed on the Inc. 5000 list, won #1 Best Place to Work, and Michael was named Social Entrepreneur of the Year.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Graduating from a classical training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London in 2017, Will de Renzy-Martin dipped his toe into audiobooks, commercials, and corporate explainers, but soon his love for games and animation drew him into the world of character work - the perfect outlet for his versatile voice, and playful imagination.

Will was the voice of Hercule Poirot the BAFTA Scotland Game-winning Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases in 2021, and returned to voice the Belgian detective in its sequel The London Case in 2023, the same year in which his animation reel won the One Voice Award for Best Demo Reel Performance.

Will’s voice is truly elastic, able to jump between age ranges, pitches, accents and timbres at a moment’s notice.

Will is a part of several productions releasing in 2024, including: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and The Wingfeather Saga: Season 2

Will's Website

@willvoiceit on Instagram

@willvoiceit on Twitter

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Scottish voice artist David Holmes joins Sam and Mark to talk about meeting Dolly Parton, the muppets, and great gameshows. We mull over scripts on the serious business of wine and booking a man with a van! Not forgetting the Celtic and pirate wildcards!

Our VO question this week is all about the best marketing tools you've used for voiceover.

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Central to the Vinfluenta PRO system is Elato’s unique “Advancer” algorithm. Advancer automatically adjusts system settings in real-time based on the solution’s unique physical and chemical characteristics. With every production cycle, the Advancer algorithm learns and adjusts settings to deliver the very best results from each filtration. This automation reduces operator error and performance variability between operators ensuring new users can operate the system at full efficiency from day one.

Script 2

When you need a van… Stan’s your man!

Whether you need one vehicle or a fleet, you can count on Clegg Commercials to source you the right new or quality used van, fully retail prepped and delivered direct to your door - whether you want to buy, lease or flexi hire… and we can also help with financing too!

So, remember, when you need a van… Stan at Clegg Commercials is your man!

Check out our socials, or, visit Clegg Commercials dot com.

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About our guest: David Holmes is a voice artist with a soft and earthy Scottish edge. He spent 22 years as a freelance Lighting Designer for theatre productions, working with teams all around the UK, Europe and internationally. As a voice artist, he’s worked on over 50 campaigns including Santander, DPD and Hendricks Gin. He’s worked across Animation, Narration & Commercials. He's passionate about topics embracing Mental Wellbeing, Neuro-diversity, Understanding & Ecology. David’s voiceovering began as part of an overall renaissance for him sometime in 2020. He also won a VOX in ’21 in a moment of what he describes as cosmic flukery.

David's Website

David's Facebook page

@david_in_your_ears on Instagram

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this week's "How Do You Say That?!" Rik Scott, the station voice of Greatest Hits Radio, joins Sam and Mark to talk about station imaging, finding your inner motivation, channelling Mary Poppins, and why it's good to sit on the fence sometimes. Plus - do you like a line read - or absolutely hate them? We'll discuss the pros and cons.

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

The average American child spends two and a half hours a day listening to music.

That’s nearly as much time as they spend in class each school year.

And they’re typically listening alone. On headphones.

So, if kids spend almost as much time listening to music as they do listening to their teachers, it raises the question:

Are rock stars educating your children?

Script 2

One of the biggest music festivals in Sussex is back for the Summer of 2023.

Ashdown Radio proudly presents Chiddfest on the weekend of the 21st to 23rd July at Nash Street, Chiddingly.

Appearing live on stage, The Hoosiers (song) East 17 (song) Black Box (song) Lemar (song) Phats & Small (song), The Real Thing (song) and Dario G (song). For the full line up and ticket information, visit Chiddfest chapter dot co dot uk.

Chiddfest 2023 supporting St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne, with Ashdown Radio.

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About our guest: Rik Scott is a very well known voice artist, commercial radio presenter and producer. He's the station voice of Greatest Hits Radio (alongside Dawn French). His first proper gig was Radio HMV in London, and he's been dotted round the commercial radio network ever since. He's also a well known "com-prod" who may have called you to voice a commercial for Media Sound Holdings.

Resources:

https://www.stwhospice.org/

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In episode 103 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Emma Stannard joins Sam and Mark to talk about filth and how you can flush it, how a bracket can de-rail your read, why italics might be better, and how newspaper articles on a page can translate into podcast audio.

Our VO question this week is all about voice jobs we've done in the past that we don;t always talk about!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

All over the area people are suffering….from blocked toilets, blocked drains, waste gullies and soakaways at home and at work!

Don’t panic! Call the filth emergency service - Plug Drainage on 0800 622 7277 or online at Plug Drainage dot co dot uk and they’ll soon get things flowing.

Get free quotes, no call out fee and they’re fully insured for your peace of mind.

Plug Drainage - unblocking the county 24 hours a day at plug drainage dot co dot uk!

Script 2

"This is not entertainment," Rebekah Vardy's barrister, Hugh Tomlinson QC, declared at the opening of the trial referred to at the Royal Courts of Justice as Vardy vs Rooney, but known everywhere else as the Wagatha Christie trial.

To borrow a favourite linguistic flourish of Vardy's: not being funny, but what are you on, my learned friend? For seven days, I sat in the front row of the multimillion-pound libel trial and, to be honest with you - another favourite phrase of Vardy's, (a phrase which led Coleen Rooney's barrister, David Sherborne QC to retort, "Well, I'd much rather you're honest because you are sitting in a witness box") - in all my many years of covering fashion and celebrities in this paper, this was the purest form of entertainment I have ever seen.

We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Emma trained as an actor and has been a working VO since 2008 .... her main source of work is TV promos – she voices promos for the BBC, CBeebies, Ch4, UKTV... and Crime & Investigation channel. And she’s be shortlisted in that category three or 4 times at one voice, and has won once!

She’s also been in video games including Lego Star Wars : The Skywalker Saga, and a few versions of Dwarves in Return to Moria (a Lord of the Rings video game) and Warhammer 40k Darktide.

Emma's Website

@trulyoutrageousvo on Instagram

@TheOnlyStannard on Twitter

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be...

In episode 99 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Jack Oddie joins Sam and Mark to talk about different approaches to scripts, how a football theme can change the feel, northern versus southern grittiness and Sam gets fruity!

Our VO question this week is all about the process you use when approaching a new character or script... if any process at all!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

So what makes a Good Life? To have done something important do you need to be named? To have made a difference do you have to have an image which is instantly recognised? Do you need a million Tweets and a billion followers? An Oscar winning bio-pic? Is the business of a life lived to the full only worth knowing if you yourself are known? A tree falling in the empty forest is not unheard. If nothing else it’s noticed by the other trees. So I fall. Back into the silence of history.

Script 2

It’s wearing your heart on your sleeve

but keeping your cool.

The noise, the chants

Points won, points lost.

To win the cup or just stay up

We go again, we march on.

Win games and you’ll be fine.

Football, bloody hell

Its turning up and never giving up

Meeting triumph and disaster

Dust yourself down, pick yourself up

And face the arena.

To coach

To lead

To deliver

To succeed

You just do it.

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About our guest:

Winner of several Industry awards, including Best International Voiceover Performance at One Voice USA, Jack Oddie has been voicing full time for 8 years. Originally from Carlisle, He's probably known for his reads with a Northern English lilt, but he does enjoy some of the more lesser-known jobs for the likes of Nick Toons and anything where he’s allowed to attempt a bit of comic timing. He has two kids, two dogs and lives with them all, along with his lovely partner, Natasha in Newcastle.

Jack's Website

@oddiejoddie on Instagram

Resources:

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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Danny Cowan joins Sam and Mark to talk about all things TV continuity - from writing to time, talking to graphics live and changing style for different channels!

Our VO question this week is all about the continuity back-up plan when live TV goes horribly wrong! (The clue's in the show title!!)

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

This open-mouthed gargoyle statue on a corner of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral is often considered to be an icon, or visual shorthand, for what we associate with the “medieval.” Though many aspects of the surviving building are, in fact, medieval, the gargoyles are not. They were added during a 19th century restoration as practical architectural features - they may have included water spouts or something to redirect water runoff from the building. Though they don’t belong to the iconography of Christianity, they have become emblematic of the building’s character.

Script 2

Now I think that’s what we call spilling the tea … find out if it gets cleaned up tomorrow at half 7

And talking of spilling the tea … could Diane’s drinking from the poisoned chalice mean the death of her? Well if you think EastEnders is dramatic … I don’t think you’ll be able to handle THE TRAITORS tonight at 9

But if beefy people in Lyrica is more your thing … you might want to press red to watch GLADIATORS on iPlayer

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About our guest:

For the best part of 20 years Danny Cowan has been a regular on your tellybox warning of strong language and scenes of a sexual nature, probably best known for his cheeky Northern Irish charm and tongue-in-cheek announcements on E4 and Channel 4 and more recently BBC Wales, going on to win the Best Announcer Award at the One Voice Awards, three years running.

He started his career with BBC Radio Ulster, had a stint broadcasting in Cyprus, before moving to work for the BBC in London on everything from Chucklevision to the death of Diana before working fulltime for BBC Radio 1.

He has also appeared on Sky and Netflix and has recorded many commercials for everything from Argos to Sainsbury’s, Asda and many more.

Danny's Website

Danny's Facebook page

@DannyCowanVO on Twitter

@dannycowanvo on Instagram

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!”, Anthony Hewson joins Sam and Mark to talk about nailing an unusual trailer voice, what to do when clients want a script read one way, but you know it could be better another way... and Mrs Angry makes an appearance in the Wildcard section!

Our VO question this week is all about the type of genres you've never had a go at, and why you haven't.

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

For over 15 years, we’ve been at the top. Providing strategic counsel to hundreds of clients. But staying at the top requires change.

Sometimes change is incremental.

Sometimes it’s profound.

Our combination of expertise, insight and creative edge allows us to navigate the road ahead for our clients. Uniting brilliant minds to redefine communications, shaping campaigns that captivate audiences and create impact for our clients.

Script 2

Imagination is priceless. It didn’t matter if there was no money to buy a ball! He would make one out of socks and paper.

He was born and raised in the heights of Garagoa, in the heart of Colombia. Money was scarce, but love was abundant, and he was a happy child.

He got his first job when he was 8, helping his old man with his small business. It was fun times with his dad, and somehow he could tell he was forging his character, and getting ready for the future.

College was hard but it was worth it. He got a dream job that let him travel the world and become an expert in data engineering.

When he makes a suggestion, we always listen. When we say yes, he will implement faster than anyone.

He is a part of Xseed, and we try to keep him as close as possible.

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About our guest: Anthony is a voiceover artist in Cambridgeshire, who balanced carrying out occasional voiceovers with his main freelance work – copywriting and copy editing – until finally relinquishing his last major writing client earlier this year. He’s been nominated for 14 voiceover awards since 2018. His past clients include DHL, HSBC, English Heritage, Jaguar LandRover, Tumi McLaren and Bulgari.

Anthony's Website

Anthony's Facebook page

@VoicedbyAnt on Instagram

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 115 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Sue Schick joins Sam and Mark to talk about what happens when you lock into one way of doing a script and you can't quite escape from it, there's a windy fun fact, we explore a historical museum audio guide, and there's a surprise for Sam when we ask if you speak differently when you're in front of a mic... and if you do - why?

Our VO question this week is all about the differences in client expectations across international markets!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

I thought hiding in the forest was a good idea. Turns out I was wrong.

Ahead, through the gap in the leaves I could see the dirt road. I prayed I’d been wrong, that nothing was coming after me. I'd heard stories about this road, and this forest. People being robbed, killed, and it was certainly not my first choice for a hiding place. However, it was better than the narrow roads where I could easily get cornered. I knew my mistake, staying too late at the alehouse.

Script 2

Hey, do you already know your next customer?

We do! Shopper Specs shows you the real names of companies browsing your website and what exactly they are interested in.

One click - one call - and your next customer is waiting for you!

Your new customers are already there - you just have to decode them on your website!

To welcome Spring, we are doubling our free trial period from 2 to 4 weeks at shopperspecs.com

We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!

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About our guest:

Brought up in a small town in mid-Germany, Susanne Schick wanted to ‘work in media’ after graduating from high school and ended up in the bustling capital of Berlin. A radio traineeship, further education as voice artist and a handful of creative jobs later, she moved even further up north. Now, Sue lives in cozy Helsinki, Finland and works as full-time VO with clients worldwide.

Susanne's Website

@shesoundsgreatcom on Instagram

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 98 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by Voxbox featuring Samantha Boffin, Mark Ryes and Ian Brannan.

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Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

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In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, that guy off The X Factor, Peter Dickson joins Sam and Mark to talk about his 40 years at the top of VO, why visualisation is such a powerful tool, and how to play a script without going over the top.

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Are you a man?

Do you share your home with children, cats, dogs, guinea pigs and a partner that always cusses you for not taking your shoes off at the door?

Do you long for a little bit of quality man-time?

Then you need..... a MANSPACE!

You can rebuild a vintage motorcycle in your Manspace.

Watch the football on a 60" widescreen with your pals while drinking…

Responsibly in your Manspace...

Even install your favourite arcade games from the 80's!

Or we could just put some nice rattan furniture in there...and scented

Candles and pillows?

[Sound effect of Pac-Man running into a ghost as if to say....Game Over]

Yeah.....right! (sarcastically)

Script 2

He was right. I was not naturally bad. A coward broke my life and made me what I have become.

I had wronged him, I admit, but I was very sorry – and hated myself for my fault. I begged his pardon – begged for it on my knees! And he told me to go – threw me out into the streets!

(Beat)

Me! His wife! The mother of his child!

(Beat)

Thanks to him I have suffered a thousand deaths – and I have killed! I hate him…

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About our guest:

Peter Dickson is possibly the UK’s most prolific voiceover artist. He has enjoyed a career spanning almost 40 years. His voice has featured on “Britain’s Got Talent” and “The X Factor” in the UK. In a national poll, he was voted as one of the top three iconic UK voices of the decade.

Peter was the BBC's youngest ever newsreader, and his voice has featured on over 30 major computer game titles. He's voiced thousands of TV and Radio commercials, anchored awards ceremonies for some of the world’s biggest brands, and he’s worked with most of the biggest producers and stars of UK entertainment.

Peter was one of the voices of the London 2012 Olympic Games - and of course he also runs www.gravyforthebrain.com, a rapidly growing educational e learning platform for voiceovers, as well as the One Voice Conference on both sides of the Atlantic, and Vox in the UK as well.

Peter's Website

@peterdickson on Twitter

@peterdickson on Instagram

Peter on YouTube

Gravy for the Brain website

Resources: 

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!”, Kenny Blyth joins Sam and Mark to talk about voicing technical scripts with vitality, the essence of true horror stories, and how to subvert expectations, and our wildcards include robotic AI voices, a magician and a rather superb horse racing commentator.

Our VO question this week is all about demo reels, and when you should get them done (or re-make them).

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

In regulation 4, paragraph two, which covers ‘Requirements relating to building work’, paragraph two (a), after ‘schedule 1’ inserts: in brackets “in addition to the requirements of regulation 7”

In regulation five which covers ‘meaning of material change of use’ after paragraph I omit “or”; and after paragraph J insert ‘or the building is a building described in regulation 7 - 4 - a, where previously it was not”.

Script 2 (excerpt from "The Chair" by W. Terence Walsh)

As the fire begins to crack and pop and the smoke rises over the rooftops, John resumes his work with renewed vigour, the rhythmic scraping of the chisel helping to drown out the sound of the blaze.

But he cannot ignore the piercing dreadful song of the girl screaming as she is cleansed from this world. A sound so high in its pitch and so disquietingly inhuman, that it beggars belief. Perhaps she truly is an agent of the supernatural after all? The noises of the crowd turn from accusation, to celebration, to pity, to fear, before dwindling to silence.

Only the scream now, travelling through the late summer air and gently brushing up against the blade of the chisel, carving a microscopic record of Mary’s last moments into the tiny groove-like indentations in the wood.

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About our guest: Kenny Blyth is a multi award-winning voice-over and actor who graduated from Queen Margaret’s college, Edinburgh in 2000, the first graduate from there to win the prestigious BBC radio ‘Carleton Hobbs’ award. He spent his first year working only in Radio Drama at the BBC in London, which has provided him with a rare versatility in vocal age, characters and accents, often playing multiple roles in a single production.

Kenny works in all areas of the industry, all over the world, including TV, film, games, commercials, documentaries, audio drama, theatre, animation & audio books. He also co-ordinates and voices ADR for TV & film post production in Scotland, on shows like Shetland, Guilt Vigil and Outlander to name a few. It is as a voice-actor though, working from his own broadcast quality, home-studio, that Kenny spends most of his time.

Kenny's Website

@blythyken on Twitter

@blythvoice on Instagram

Resources:  Find out more about Bill Walsh, author of "The Chair" here and if you want to buy a collection of his wonderful short stories - click here

Mark's demos & contact details:

In Ep 107 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Ruth Urquhart joins Sam and Mark to talk about terrible writing and what you can do with it without offending the client, there's a touch of scurvy about our reads, and we get stuck into THREE scripts for a change!

Our VO question this week is all about how to make a duff script sound better!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

In 1747, James Lind set up his study at sea: Twelve sailors suffering from scurvy were split into six groups with two men in each group. All six groups shared living quarters in the same end of the ship and were given the same diet during the course of the study, with the exception of six different treatments that Lind wanted to test.

The first group got cider. The second group got diluted sulfuric acid. The third group got vinegar. The fourth group got sea water. The fifth group got two oranges and a lemon. Finally, the last group got a purgative mixture of commonly used medicines.

Script 2a

She grasped her carefully embroidered reticule, a present from her beloved aunt Mary, given to her at Christmas, a gift that she treasured dearly, despite it’s garish colour, and stepped off the sidewalk into the busy London street, narrowly avoiding a huge puddle. She hailed a hackney which appeared suddenly through the fall gloom. The driver’s rough attire of sackcloth pants held up by suspenders looked filthy but she tried not to stare as he pulled his horses to a halt beside her.

‘Can you take me to Clarence House?’ she asked. The man grimaced.

’Clarence house be 5 blocks away, he growled in his distant London accent ‘ I ain’t got time, lady! I be workin’

Script 2b

As she walked she thought about her brawny Highlander, Hamish Campbell, the one who had proposed to her only a week ago and to whom she had run from despite her longing to be with him. ‘Doona go!’ he had pleaded earnestly, ‘I doona want to live without ye, I can no.’

His deep voice resonated in his head and she flushed to remember it. They had not been alone, his 5 cousins, Angus, Calum, Bret, Jed and Colin had witnessed the whole embarrassing episode there on the riverbank next to their little croft house in the little village of Firth on the banks of the river Forth.. she had stood right on the waters edge, the men behind her.

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About our guest:

Ruth is a trained actor and an experienced, award winning voice actor. Known as the Tartan Chameleon, she is extremely versatile. Being a native Scot with English parents effectively means she has two natural accents as well as a very good ear for many other dialects.

Ruth has narrated over 200 audio books to date as well as voicing animations, animes, commercials, games, corporate videos, film dubbing and documentaries. She lives in Scotland with her family and an array of rescue animals.

Short trailer for our one year anniversary - yes, episode 52 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Cooper

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Martine Richards joins Sam and Mark to talk about doing voiceover in the sweltering heat, scripts that appear to be one thing and turn out to be another, and how flapping and screaming is very common!

Our VO question this week is all about how improvisation can make you a better voice actor!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

This is Smithson Architectural Services. I’d like to introduce you to some of the specialised services that we provide. There’s screen printing, handles, machine engraving, bronzing, bespoke and standard signage in all materials, specialised fabrication, sand blasting, CNC machining. We now have large custom-made bronzing tanks and we’re able to achieve many different tones and shades of bronze to suit all tastes and requirements. Please speak with our Sales Team about your bronzing projects.

Script 2

Due to gender bias, women frequently get overlooked for management opportunities.

Research has revealed that people identify different traits with different genders, and link management attributes like risk-taking and decisiveness with men. One study found that women are over 80% more effective than men in management proficiencies like stepping forward and pushing for results. Despite numerous research proposing that men and women are equally capable of working in leadership, women are promoted less than their male colleagues.

**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"

About our guest:

Martine Richards is a British/Canadian actress and award-winning voice actor based in West Sussex. She's probably best known for her on-screen roles in SYNC and BBC2 drama DANCING ON THE EDGE. She is proud to be in the cast of Stonewall UK’s vital campaign, which recently scooped up two British Arrow Awards. Last year, Martine’s Gaming Demo won ‘Best Female Performance’ at the UK One Voice Awards and, this year, she won VOPeeps' international scholarship to attend VO Atlanta. Some of her clients include: McCain, Barclays, Disney, Hoover and Pantene. Martine loves meditation, long walks in nature and a good VO social.

Martine's Website

@voice_actor_martine_richards on Instagram

@MartineRichard8 on Twitter

Martine on YouTube

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!

Martine talked about doing improv with Ace Ruele - the founder of...

Happy New Year! In the second of our festive specials of “How Do You Say That?!” we've delved into the archive - and pulled out an episode full of gold with voice actor and casting director Emily Jardine.

As with our Christmas special, this is UNEDITED, warts-and-all! Don't miss Charlie the puppy turning bad, what happened when Sam had a power-cut mid recording and a very squishy sounding Igor - well it was first broadcast around Halloween 2023!

It's about 20 minutes longer than the usual podcast, but there are some real gems in there, and all the bits you don't usually hear before we start recording, after we finish, and when we mess up too!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

A killer can come in many forms.

From the Visionaries, to the Mission Oriented.

Hedonists, To the desire for power and control.

A trait is often shared between these abhorrent individuals. A trait which strikes fear into our hearts.

Their innate ability to blend amongst humanity.

From a single glance, you may think nothing of them. You might even trust them.

Until it is far too late.

Script 2

Dear Henry

I'm Charlie, a Corgi puppy who is quite new to the whole dry food feeding thing. I only like to eat the best of the best and I'm worried that my parents aren't feeding me the right food. Call me high maintenance, but I want a food that ticks all the boxes: tasty, keeps my coat lovely and shiny, my 'parcels' firm, and helps me develop as I grow into a bigger dog. Does such a food exist or are my expectations simply too high?

Best wishes,

Charlie x

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About our guest:

Emily Jardine is an award-winning voice artist, actor and voiceover coach, represented by 43 agents across 12 countries.

While Emily’s performance career began when she was little, by the age of 26 Emily was also an established voiceover producer, casting director & talent manager, producing multi-million-pound advertising campaigns around the world.

Emily won the Inspiration Award 2022 and was nominated as FVO of the Year 2023.

When Emily isn’t in the booth, she loves baking, reading and adopting small furries. She is also a complete Queen & Freddie Mercury nerd.

Emily's Website

@emily__jardine on Instagram

Emily's Facebook page

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In ep 117 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Alix Perry joins Sam and Mark to talk about a script that half the population would never get to read! We make industrial pallets sound out of this world and reveal a guaranteed way to make your audience think about the product or service you're talking about!

Our VO question this week is all about how to make your website pop with your unique personality!

Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Did you know, statistically speaking, around 20% of any workforce is experiencing some stage of menopause. And 80% of those employees will be suffering from symptoms like sleep problems, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating - oh and a whole host of other less talked about stuff.

80% of menopausal women say their organisation has no basic structure in place - but expert menopause support is essential if you want to maintain a happy, successful company.

That’s where we come in…

Script 2

We don’t want you to think about pallets.

You've got other things on your mind.

Like your business. Your products.

We just make sure they go from A to B to C…and back to A.

Efficient, hassle-free and in the most sustainable way.

We are that almost invisible foundation.

Combining future proof logistics and state of the art technology

With a strong natural material.

That's our nature.

We don’t want you to think about pallets. But when you do...let them be red.

We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!

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About our guest:

Alix Perry is a multi-award-nominated voiceover artist with seven years under her belt, having started her journey behind the mic in 2018. Before all the voiceover fun, she earned a BA Honours degree in Television & Creative Writing, and spent her time writing comedy scripts (because who doesn't love making people laugh?). She also worked in music venues around London, combining her love for live music with a front-row seat to the action. All the scriptwriting, editing, and people skills she picked up along the way have turned out to be the perfect fit for her voiceover career. Now, she’s great at cracking scripts, connecting with any audience, and delivering high-quality audio that leaves clients saying, ‘Yes, this is exactly what we needed!

Alix's Website

@alixandrasvoices on Instagram

Alix's Facebook page

Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an...

Short trailer for Episode 56 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Danny Cowan.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!”, German born voice actor Leonie Schliesing joins Mark and guest-host Clare Reeves to talk about how to dial up the friendly on a dry corporate script, drinking from the fountain of youth, and making strained noises somewhat easier.

Our VO question this week is all about awards! Can winning one actually help your career in any way?

We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk

Script 1

Why do we age and can we pull the brake on the process? That is a question which many people would like to find the answer to.

Inside each cell, we have our chromosomes and DNA strands. The ends of our chromosomes are equipped with so-called telomeres.

As we grow older, our telomeres become increasingly short – until they are worn down to the point where a cell cannot divide without the DNA strand unravelling. This causes the cell to perish. When cells reach this stage, they are referred to senescent cells.

Script 2

GOOD MORNING WITH BRONCOLAX

Don’t let constipation ruin your day. Try Broncolax.

It supports your natural gut rhythm to relieve constipation

…making your good morning even better with Broncolax.

And try BroncoEase. A constipation relief gentle enough for long term use

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About our guest: Leonie Schliesing is a voice actor and singer born in Germany. They made the big move to London in 2013 to attend drama school and never left. Her career in the performing arts started in Musical Theatre and has taken Leonie around the world as lead vocalist on various cruises as well as Disneyland Paris and onto film sets and theatre stages in and around London.

In 2016, Leonie stumbled into the wonderful world of Voice Acting and fell in love. In 2019, she went full-time. Since then, they have voiced commercials for Playstation, Smarties and Shopify, corporate work for Mercedes-Benz, Salesforce and Amazon and given life to characters in various dubbing projects and video games such as Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

Leonie won a One Voice Award for Audio Drama Best Performance for "Doctor Who: The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield Volume 07".

Leonie's Website

@leoniejanas on Twitter

@leoniedoesvoices on Instagram

Leonie on YouTube

Resources: the youtube channel Leonie mentioned is @kurzgesagt

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Clare's contact details: Clare's Website @clarereevesvoiceovers on Instagram

Short trailer for Episode 46 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Darren Altman

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 65 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Scott Chambers.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Short trailer for Episode 28 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Julie-Ann Dean.

Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark

Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

In episode 89 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Toby Jackson joins Sam and Mark to talk about finding the joy in a script that can only be described as wonkily written, how to re-live a historical documentary without giving too much away, we try and go a bit saucy, and Sam brings out a wonderful little girl train character in the wildcard!

Our VO question this week is all about how playing video games can help influence your character decisions.

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Script 1

Next you want to find out some initial information about what type of EVC they would like, and discuss some options with them, such as what the benefits or disadvantages would be with certain product choices. The types of things a customer would need to consider are aesthetics, cost, safety features, connectivity from the installation location, and finally, whether it is a suitable product for the existing electrical system at the property, which you will assess when you conduct the site survey but the customer should understand that this could affect the product options available to them.

Script 2

Most of what we know about Wallis Simpson is the unforgettable affair that led to the abdication of King Edward VIII. Yet, Bessie Wallis Warfield was once just a girl from Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania. So how exactly did this American socialite and divorcée lure the King of England away from the throne - and what was Edward’s strategy here? Did he ever really want to become King at all? Was Wallis simply a guaranteed way out of a life he never wanted in the first place?

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About our guest:

Manchester based voice actor Toby Jackson started out studying game design at University so that he could become a game developer, but left that course after one week because he "didn't like how they were doing things!" One of his first jobs was making e-learning programs for students – which inspired him to learn how to be a voiceover because those e-learning programs needed vo!

Fast forward four years, and he has just voiced his first video game set to be released soon and carried on his game development journey by making his own game and documenting it all online.

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Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character...