Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode 81

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

If you’d like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at https://andrewdmorrison.com

In this episode we have the absolutely amazing Lynn Norris!

Lynn is both a knock out award winning voice talent and an incredibly savvy business woman with a wealth of knowledge in so many industries both from learning and first hand experience under her belt.

She is also one of the co-founders of VA for VO, a boutique platform built for voice talent to outsource help in all aspects of their business.

In today’s episode we talk about:

-         Using a corporate background to navigate a VO business.

-         Being a confident problem solver for clients.

-         Joining VA for VO

-         Finding marketing knowledge outside the VO industry

I really hope you enjoyed this peak into the incredibly resourceful and talented mind of Lynn and her story from wall street to being an award-winning voice talent!

If you would like to see her work, you can visit https://www.voicedbylynn.com/

And if you’d like to discuss outsourcing parts of your business you can check out https://www.vaforvo.com/

Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll catch you in the next one!

Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode 80

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

If you would like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at https://vocoffeeshop.com

In this episode, we have the fabulous Jen Greenfield!

Jen is an absolutely relentless force when it comes to her marketing. She brings an unapologetic realness to both her voice styles in multiple genre and her dedication to equipping her colleagues with the tools and resources they need for success.

She’s a firecracker of a human being and one of the co-founders of one of the fastest voice over communities in the industry, the VO Booth Besties!

In this episode we talk about:

-         Being tenacious in an educated way.

-         Networking and client experiences

-         Strategic Marketing

-         The origin story of VO Booth Besties

I really hope you enjoy this phenomenally fun talk with Jen on her story, her evolution, and her predictions in the future of voiced media.

If you would like to get to know more about her, you can visit https://www.jengreenfieldvo.com/

If you’d like to listen to the VO Booth Besties podcast, you can check that out at https://www.boothbesties.com/

Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll catch ya in the next one!

In this episode we have an incredible talent and friend of mine, Nadia Marshall!

Nadia is a phenomenal voice actress, professional singer and creative who has mastered the art of marketing. She has simplified and diversified the way she finds leads so she can focus more of her brain power on the creative parts of her business and truly is a powerhouse in one package!

In this episode, we talk about:

-         Lead Generation Blueprint

-         Maximizing Marketing Efficiency

-         Pros and Cons of Apollo.io

-         Building Relationships using Past Careers

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over!

 

If you’d like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at http://andrewdmorrison.com

 

In this episode we have a very good friend of mine, who is also one of the tallest dudes I know, Scott Chambers!

 

Scott Chambers and I met at a conference, where most times he is the host introducing classes and informing people on how to get the most benefits from speakers.

 

He is also an extremely prolific actor who has been a part of the upstart, distribution, and imaging for numerous radio stations across the country!

 

In this episode, we talked about:

 

• Utilizing relationships in warm marketing
• How he started hosting conferences
• Setting up your business for success

 

 

I really hope you enjoy hearing Scott’s insite into the voice over industry, and his journey to truly becoming a true foundation within the community.

 

If you’d like to check out information on Scott, you can visit him at http://scottchambersvo.com

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Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the voice over coffee shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

 

If you’d like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at https://andrewdmorrison.com

 

In this episode, we’ve got a 2 for 1  with some really good buddies of mine!

 

Tim Friedlander and Jay Preston are incredibly prolific voice over artists in their own right, and are the true definition of pioneers in this industry and have created business after business, resource after resource to train, nurture, and advocate for voice over artists everywhere.

 

In this episode, we discuss:

 

- NAVA: It’s been a buzzword of an organization around the industry, but what is it and how was it created?

- VORG: The ultimate Voice Over Resource Guide

- VO Weekly Workouts

- Where may AI make sense in VO?

 

I hope you gain half as much incite and knowledge from these amazing resources Jay and Tim have built to advocate for the voice over industry. If you’d like to join Nava you can hop on over to https://navavoices.org/ and if you’d like information on local studios, resources, and more you can visit https://voiceoverresourceguide.com/ .

 

Thanks for listening, and I’ll catch ya in the next one!

Voice Over Coffee Shop, Episode 68

 

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

 

If you’d like to get to know more about me, check out my website at http://andrewdmorrison.com

 

In this episode we have an amazing voice over talent, incredibly skilled business owner, and someone who gives some of the best hugs in the industry, Brigid Reale!

 

Brigid is an Emmy Award winning voice actress and one of the creators of VAs for Vos, and teacher at many different conferences on how to organize your business for true success.

 

In this episode, we talk about:

 

• Utilizing business tools for efficiency
• Psychology of business in voice over
• The benefits of outsourcing and focusing more on actually voicing stuff!

 

I really hope you enjoy this incredibly inciteful episode and that you got as much out of this eye opening treasure trove of practical advice as I did. If you’d like to join the VA for VO organization, you can visit https://www.vaforvo.com/ and if you’d like to hear some of Brigid’s amazing work, you can visit her site at https://www.realevoices.com/. Thank you for listening, and I’ll catch you in the next one!

Danny is a phenomenal voice over talent and stage actor and has taken the crown as King Julien from the Madagascar series! In addition to his work with Dreamworks, he is also multiple voices in the universes of the Animaniacs, Lego Star Wars, Futurama, and many more.

 

Danny was kind enough to stop by and talk with me about:

 

• Improv in animation
• Voice matching using outtakes
• Maintaining your voice for expressive characters

Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode #66

 

Jim Fronk is a full-time voiceover actor with over 20 years of experience in voice-acting, radio broadcasting under the alias of Jim Jacobs, live announcing, comedy, & podcasting. He is also a phenomenal VO designer dubbed the Grand Exalted Wix Master.

 

In this episode, we talk about:

 

-What it is like working in radio

-Breaking out of the radio announcer read

-The different aspects of SEO in a VO website

 

 

I really hope you enjoy hearing Jim talk about his radio to vo transition, the relationships he’s built along the way, and some really good advice on optimizing your website for success!

 

If you’d like him to teach you how to make your website shine, you can book him at https://Websitesforvo.com

 

Thank you for listening, and I’ll see you next time!

 

 

 

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In this episode, we have the ever-fabulous Lau Lapides!

Lau has been a professional Actor, Voice talent, director and producer for over 40 years. She’s the Owner of Lau Lapides Company with hybrid online and in-person studios, a proud pioneer and VO Talent Agent Artist for MCVO, as well as one of the most intuitive and successful voice over coaches in the industry!

 

In this episode, we talk about

-Creating business during recessions

-Accessibility and Accountability

-Working with elite coaches

 

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In this episode, we have my very good friend Rick Wasserman!

 

You may have heard his voice as the gravelly tones of AMC’s promos like the Walking Dead, or you may know him as the voice of Zombies Tutorial voice in Black Ops 4. He’s also been in numerous roles across DC, Marvel, and beyond and is even the creator of the Tri-Booth , you one stop shop for mobile voice over booths!

 

In this episode, we talk about:

 

-Bringing out the emotions in promo.

-Using something real to make your reads real.

-The real ACTING behind voice acting

 

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Monsters, Transformers, and Generals Oh My!

Rick Sellers, the voice of all of your childhood toys, a couple of monsters, and the General from the insurance commercials tells the story of how he landed in some pretty cool stuff.

 

• Voicing some of the world’s most famous toys
• Audition rejection vs selection
• How monster noises are made

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It's episode 62 and I am joined by a unicorn and champion of a human being, Jenn Henry. We talk about *reads notes* uuuuuh.... Waterboarding coffee? Bedazzled cosmic dinosaur rides to diners at the end of the galaxy? I think we may have talked about voice over at some point.

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

If you would like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at https://andrewdmorrison.com

In this episode we have the phenomenal Kevin Kilpatrick!

Kevin is a multi-award winning voice over artist who has voiced some the world’s largest campaigns and automotive spots all across the country. If you’ve ever called an Enterprise or some Pizza Huts around the US, you’ve heard his voice. He is a skilled producer and coach, and also the host of the Making Waves VO Podcast where he and Bobbi Maxwell dive deep into the lives of other voice actors.

In this episode we talk about:

-         Adapting to changes in career growth

-         Building his automotive career

-         Kevin’s new career goals

I really hope you enjoyed a peak into Kevin’s vast perspective on how malleability and continued training can create some amazing things in a voice over career.

If you would like to check out some of his work, you can visit https://kevinkilpatrick.com/

Thanks for listening, and I’ll catch you in the next one!

#voiceover #vocs #georgethetech #audioengineering #snickerdoodles

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Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode # 78

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with the finest names in voice over.

If you’d like to get to know about me, feel free to check out my website at https://andrewdmorrison.com

In this episode, we have my buddy George Whittam!

George is well known within the sound space for being an expert in audio technology. He has expertise in studio design, audio recording technology, and… *checks notes*…. Snickerdoodle addiction?

Anyhow, he is also the founder of George The Tech, cohost of The Voice Over Body Shop (not related) and cofounder of Tri-booth, all organizations geared toward enhanced and accessible sound for creatives of all kinds.

In this episode we have

-A secret special guest

-Breaking down the basics of good sound

-George’s sources to stay on the tech pulse

-The future expansion plans of GTT

I really hope you enjoy hearing George’s path in audio, getting to know him a little bit more as a person and audio expert, and hearing his insight on the future of audio.

If you would like to book him for any audio related inquiries, you can visit https://georgethe.tech.

Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll catch ya in the next one!

#voiceacting #voiceover #marketing

#voiceover #voiceacting #podcast #vopro

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Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode # 77

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

If you would like to get know me a bit more, feel free to check out my website at https://andrewdmorrison.com/

In this episode we have my very good buddy Paul Schmidt.

Now this is the part where I usually give you a list of credits and accolades to give you more of an idea of who I’m chatting with…but this is going to be a bit different.

Paul is just a really good guy. He is one of the greatest conversationalists I know and I could talk to him for hours.

He has one of the most brilliant business minds in the industry. He is a coach, an actor, a realist, a guy who is just a wealth of information from his Youtube channel VO pro to his course VO Freedom which is truly geared make this business easier to navigate to…look at me. Making a laundry list again.

Just know I got a lot from this conversation, and I hope you as a listener or viewer get half as much value as I did.

This conversation was enlightening, informative, and so incredibly raw. I hope you enjoyed Paul’s real take on how to build relationships, build a business without fluff, and really just be an authentic human being in your unique journey through VO.

If you would like to join VO Freedom you can visit VO Pro.pro

Thanks for listening. And I’ll catch you in the next one!

#voiceacting #voiceover #promo

#voiceover #voiceacting #podcast #linkedin

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Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode 76

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to The Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

If you’d like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at https://andrewdmorrison.com

In this episode we have an amazing friend of mine and super mom, Tracy Lindley!

Tracy is a 10 year veteran in the industry and a mom of 4 up and coming VO stars! She has voiced for some of the largest brands in the world and is also creator of the VO Edge, where she has been instrumental in helping others grow their career with LinkedIn!

In this episode we talk about:

- LinkedIn Marketing

- Balancing parenthood and a career

- The VO Edge

- Creating a presence online

I really hope you enjoy Tracy’s stories of building connections, creating a family ecosystem of a business, and the amount of warmth and generosity she puts into other talent.

If you’d like to check out Tracy’s work you can visit https://tracylindley.com/ , and for her course on how to optimize your career on LinkedIn you can check out https://thevoedge.com/.

And as a special treat, she was kind enough to give us a discount! Use code SAVE50 when you reach the check out page.

Thank you for listening, and I’ll catch ya in the next one!

Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode 75

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to The Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

If you’d like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at https://andrewdmorrison.com

In this episode we have a legend in the world of promos, trailers, and commercials. My good buddy Mark Rider!

Now I could give you a laundry list of Rider’s extensive credits across numerous platforms, but for me he was the unknown voice of many aspects of my childhood evolved into today’s nostalgia.

In show narration for hundreds of TV networks from Fox to Shark Week, the trailer voice for numerous campaigns like Spider-Man “No Way Home” and “Bullet Train”, and the founder of VOLifeCoach.com where he arms up and coming talent with his “Pro-cess”, this man is truly a powerhouse in the world of voice over.

Today we talk about:

-         Primal Mindsets

-         Fostering relationships in today’s remote world.

-         When to realize your representation isn’t working for you.

-          The obsessive pursuit of growth.

I really hope you enjoyed Rider’s unique perspective on not just what goes on in his side of the booth, but also this generous peak into the mind of never ending growth.

If you’d like to hear Rider’s work, you can visit https://ridervo.com/ . If you’d like to join his coaching program, you can find that over at https://volifecoach.com/

Thank you for listening, and I’ll catch ya in the next one!

Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode 74

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to The Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

If you’d like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at https://andrewdmorrison.com

In this episode we have one of my best buddies in the industry, the amazing Luke Trusty!

Luke has come into this industry swinging! He paved a vast road in the world of You tube, created one of the greatest audio drama productions I’ve heard to date called For Goodness Sake which was nominated for multiple awards, and is one of the savviest entrepreneurs I know.

We chat about:

-Finding your VO Niche

-Creating your own stories

-The world of You tube Narration

Alright. Enough of our nonsense. Lets get to the actual interview.

I really hope you enjoy Luke’s incredible Insite onto the other side of the industry where he finds underserved markets and dedicates himself to leaving a lasting impression.

If you would like to hear her work, you can visit https://www.luketrusty.com/ !

Thank you for listening, and I’ll catch ya in the next one!

In this episode we have my very good friend Jenna Birmingham!

Jenna is an award winning voice over talent, one of the most creative and talented producers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, and one of the most interesting minds in the industry!

We chat about:

-The production side of VO

-Tier 3 Automotive

-Women in car commercials

And no matter where you are listening to this episode, I’ve added a little game to this one. Comment how many times you think I made an automotive reference in my questions!

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Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode 72

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to The Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

If you’d like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at https://andrewdmorrison.com

In this episode we have the amazing Mandy Fisher! Or you may know her as Astoria Redhead from her TikTok Alias.

Mandy is an amazing voice over talent and coach, as well as the founder of the Voice Actor Road Map! In addition to building herself an incredibly successful business in the voice over business, she has made it her mission to provide resources and battle against a sea of misinformation in the voice over industry.

We chat about:

-Curating client experiences

-The VO side of TikTok

-Using Social Media to find work

I really hope you enjoy Mandy’s view of the industry, how she has used resources to build client relationships, and with all of her experience as a voice over artist has used her path to help other artists carve their own.

If you would like to hear her work, you can visit https://mandyofish.com and if you’d like to see her content that we kept talking about, follow her on TikTok at the handle @astoriaredhead

Thank you for listening, and I’ll catch ya in the next one!

Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode 82

 

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

If you’d like to get to know more about me, feel free to check out my website at https://andrewdmorrison.com

 

In this episode we have the legendary audiobook narrator, producer, and voice artist Scott Brick!

 

Scott is an award-winning American voice actor, narrator, and writer, best known for his prolific work in audiobook narration. With a background in acting and writing, he has narrated over 1,000 audiobooks, covering a wide range of genres, including science fiction, mystery, and historical nonfiction. His voice has become synonymous with best-selling authors like Frank Herbert (Dune series), Michael Crichton, and Orson Scott Card.

 

 Brick’s engaging and nuanced delivery has earned him numerous industry accolades, including Audie Awards and Earphones Awards. In addition to his narration work, he is also a writer and audiobook coach, which I have personally experienced and it was far more amazing than I could have ever expected.

 

In today’s episode we talk about:

 

- What the Audiobook industry actually looks like.

- Dancing with your reads.

- Understanding author intent.

- Outsourcing production and research.

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Scott has brought more stories to life than I could possibly fathom, and I hope you gained as much of an emotional connection to the art of narration itself as I did during this.

 

 

If you would like to see his work or book Scott for coaching, you can visit https://scottbrick.com/

 

 

Thanks for stopping by, and I’ll catch you in the next one!

 

Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode # 61

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to the voice over coffee shop where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over.

If you'd like to know a bit more about me, feel free to check out my website at http://andrewdmorrison.com

In this episode, we are honored to be joined by the fabulous Tina Morasco!

Tina has worked steadily in film and television for years, with credits including Jane The Virgin, Castle, Parks and Recreation, Two and a Half Men, Numb3rs, Boston Legal, CSI, Cold Case and many more. She can also be heard every Monday night as the voice of the HGTV hit series, Love It or List It, as well as countless TV and radio commercials and promos. And In 2018, she joined forces with Sound & Fury Media, Inc. where she is currently the Head of VO Casting.

In this episode we talk about:

-How to really get yourself into the conversational read.

-The dos and don'ts when submitting your auditions

-Current trends in upcoming VO scripts

I really hope you enjoyed this truly enlightening conversation with Tina, where we broke down the 4th wall ourselves and discovered ways to truly connect with both a script, and people.

If you'd like to get to know Tina or would like to get a copy of the Voiceover Coaching Library, you can find it all on her website at http://tinamorasco.com

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

Coach, Demo producer, and VP of production at World Wide Wadio, Jeff has produced commercials and promos for hundreds of the largest companies on the planet!

In this episode we talk about:

- Differences between agency and casting director selections.

- How casting directors stay relevant.

- Understanding the promo read.

 

I really hope you enjoy listening to Jeff's journey through the ever changing world of advertisement and how his many different positions in the industry have brought him to touch so many amazing pieces of voice over magic.

Kabir Singh is an artist who has found a way to utilize his way of storytelling and teaching from past experience to help audio connect to young and urban audiences. With the gravity of his words, he has voiced campaigns for some of the largest companies on the planet like Google, the NBA, Nike, Nestle, Acura, Wendy's, and so many more.

In this episode we talk about:

- Finding yourself to find your branding - Developing powerful ways of speaking - Using emotion and curiosity to stay creative

If you have ever listened to your local or national TV news station, you've more than likely heard Aaron's voice. From CBS to Fox to CNN, he has voiced some of the biggest tv programs on the planet and his list of clients is constantly growing.

 

Today, we'll talk about:

-What is TV Affiliate voice over?

-Marketing to TV Affiliate work

-Preparing to perform in network television

In this video, an incredibly talented actor who is hilarious both on and off the mic, one of the sweetest people you will meet, and my very very good friend Daniel Ross!

Daniel Ross is the voice of some real animated icons, from Disney's current Donald Duck, to Lucky the Leprechaun for the cereal brand Lucky Charms. He's also Starscream in Transformers the Game and multiple characters in World of Warcraft : Shadowlands to name just a few.

In this episode we talk about:

-Researching a character before an audition

-The process to unlock your character toolbelt

-Making environmental choices in your acting to bring a scene to life

I really hope you enjoy this amazing talk about how Daniel discovers what his capabilities are through rigorous training and fun, and how to use your tool chest of talent at a moment's notice!

In this episode, we have my good friend Everett Oliver! 

Everett is a 25-year veteran of the entertainment industry. He specializes in professional directing for Voice Over auditions and has built a prolific career as an animation demo co-producer, a private coach for commercial and animation, as well as having building a business in the career building consultant field.

In this episode we talk about:

- Remotely getting into the LA market -Making yourself valuable to recording studios -Getting out of your head

Jas Patrick is a multi Award-Winning voice actor in Los Angeles, CA. 

He is Known as the voice of Dai Bo in Netflix's Scissor Seven, Dynamike in Brawl Stars, Thunder McQueen in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean, Baz in Cloudpunk, Sir Sandington Set in Smite, a playable character in Chivalry 2, and the brand voice for the PGA TOUR's Live Under Par campaign to name just a few.

In this episode we talk about:

-Musicality in voice over -The career tipping point -The drive of an entrepreneur -What really makes or breaks a voice over artist?

I really hope you enjoy listening to Jas talk about his amazing journey from musician to voice actor and how through dedication, determination, and pure drive, he took the entertainment industry by storm and continues to strive for new and amazing collaborations.

If you would like to know more about Jas and hear his amazing demos, you can see his stuff at http://jaspatrick.com.

Mary Lynn Wissner is a casting director who has cast, directed, and produced some of the most amazing media in LA through her company Voices Voicecasting.

 

In this episode, we discuss:

What attracts a casting director to talent?

What exactly do directors do?

How does the casting process work?

Marc Cashman is voice over artist, coach, and producer with over 40 years of success in this industry. He is also the writer of the best selling voice over book "V-OH!".

He is a National and international voiceover instructor and coach. Recognized as one of the top V-O instructors in the U.S. and abroad through classes both in-studio and online.

In this episode we talk about:

- Voice descriptors - Staying relevant in the voice over industry - The art of how to tell your client's story.

With his incredible knowledge on improvisational techniques, Scott Parkin is a true master in understanding the thought process behind a script so that when he see's room for flavor, he can add a bit of his special actor's sauce.   In this episode we talk about: - Improv techniques at home. - Going over the cliff of your comfort zone - Finding new ways to grow as an actor    

Laura K Welsh, is a professional and full-time voice actor with a B.A. in Performing Arts from Catawba College.  She has a background as a radio DJ, audiobook narrator, and stage actor, with additional experience in audio engineering. 

 

Using her natural gifts, predominantly her voice and mastery of expressing it, she infuses life into the written word.

 

Her work includes commercials, TV, Radio, Trailers, Narration, Audiobooks, Gaming, Animation films and series, Training videos, Explainer videos, Podcasts, Telephone System Recordings and voice-overs for business presentations.

In this episode, we talk about:

-Staying relevant on Fiverr -Accents and Pronunciation -Building long term client relationships -Making your studio your home

I really hope you enjoy listening to Laura talk about her experience in the voice over industry and how she has learned lessons that not only work in her voice over career, but her out of booth life as well.

If you'd like to hear Laura's demos and work, you can visit her at https://www.voiceoflaurakwelsh.com/ .

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

In this episode we have the Voice Over Vixen herself, Gabrielle Nistico! 

Gab is a 20 year VO veteran and coach who has been trusted to voice for some of the largest companies on the planet! 

She also spends a lot of her time devoted to being a resource and helping other prospective talent achieve their career goals with her wealth of skill and knowledge.  

In this episode, we talk about adding dimension to your read, not making your conversational read boring, and.....owning a human skull? 

You'll have to see for yourself.  

Hi there. My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the Voice Over Coffee Shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over. If you'd like to know more about me, feel free to check out my personal website at http://AndrewDMorrison.com

Now introducing the voice of pure audio horsepower, the man who has ridden the circuits of multiple radio stations, with clients like Wendy's Aaron's, Sports Clips, TV and radio stations around the world, and the man who has been behind the drive of innumerable Ford Commercials. My good friend, Jeff Bell! Thanks Jeff for coming on the show! I had a blast getting to know your career a little better and taking this career journey from radio jock to Rockstar! If you'd like to get to know Jeff a bit better, you can check out his website and demos at http://JeffBellVoiceOver.com

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

You may know Julie Shields as from some of your favorite anime productions such as Matsumae in Tokyo Ghoul or Rito in Urahara. Maybe you know her from her band The Capsules which was featured in both Borderlands 3 and Spongebob Squarepants.

Maybe you know her from her parts in World of Warcraft Shadowlands, Marvel Avengers Academy, Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location, or even as the voice of your device pairing!

However you know her, her and I had coffee together and discussed her rise in the voice over world and how her transition from music to VO gave her the amazing outlook she has today.

In this episode we talk about:

- How music can be used in audition prep. - The differences between an agent and a manager. - The power of networking.

Thank you Julie for spending this time with me, and I really hope you all get a lot from Julie's journey and outlook on this amazing industry.

If you'd like to know more about Julie and her work, you can visit this super natural VA at http://www.julieshieldsvo.com/

In this episode we have brought back the amazing Dan Lenard as he has taken on the role as President of the World Voice Organization!

Wovo is a member driven industry association that communicate the importance of voice acting to the public and business leaders, affirm the power of professional quality voicing and recording, and inspire through articles and recognition of achievement and excellence. So I wanted to get an idea of what the future of this organization looks like straight from the horse's mouth!

What is the World Voice Organization?

What are the goals and action plans of how to continue building this amazing resource.

Showing the world how valuable we voice actors are!

I really hope you enjoy listening to Dan discuss how he is taking the reigns in this presidential role, in my opinion he is meant for, and how he plans to make it easier for clients to understand our value and hire us.

If you would like to learn more about World Voices, it's amazing upcoming projects, and become a member, you can visit https://www.world-voices.org/

 

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

Hi there. My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to the voice over coffee shop where we start our day with some of the finest names in Voice Over.

If you'd like to know more about me, please feel free to visit my website at http://andrewdmorrison.com

In this episode we have my very dear friend Jonathan Bullock!

Jonathan is known for his roles as Cthulu in The Legend of the Winged Guardian, Captain Rogers in Starfighter Origins, as well as Badlands Vulcan and Galactic Void Chernabog in the game smite.

In addition to his numerous game and TV titles, Jonathan is also a coach specializing in vocal and career classes and a demo producer!

In this episode we talk about:

-Acting delivery styles -Mind of a demo producer -How small changes can make a big impact

I really hope you enjoyed listening to Jonathan's prospective on how throwing yourself into your career and putting the work into your craft every day can open doors you neve could have imagined possible.

If you'd like to know more about him and his works, you can visit him at http://jonathanbullockvo.com.

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

In this episode we have my very good friend and the producer of my animation demo, Travis Mullenix!   Travis is an extremely well rounded voice actor, audio engineer, and demo producer who has worked on productions such as Black Clover, One Piece, Dr. Stone, Attack on Titan, even the dubbing of a Godzilla movie!   In this episode we go over: -How he got into the world of ADR -What is the thought process of a good animation demo -The perspective of networking in VO

In this episode, we have my very dear friend Katie Leigh!

Katie Leigh is a multi-faceted voiceover veteran. She is beloved as Connie Kendall in the world’s longest running international radio drama, Adventures in Odyssey.

Other roles she's played include Baby Rowlf in the Emmy Award-Winning Jim Henson's Muppet Babies cartoon series, Honker Muddlefoot in Darkwing Duck, Sheila the Thief in Dungeons and Dragons, Richie in Richie Rich, Sunni Gummi of Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Alex in Totally Spies and young Han Solo for Lego Star Wars: Padawan Menace, and many others. She also has decades of experience in every form of Voiceover from toys, to games to radio, to e learning. In this episode, we talk about:

- Creating a character voice in 3 steps.

- How to bring the funny to your script.

- Keeping your mental rolodex stocked and inspired. I

 

If you'd like to know more about Katie, her coaching and workshops, and her show Tell Ya Later, check out her website at http://katieleigh.com . Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!

In this episode, we have my very good friend and personal coach, Debra Sperling!   Debra has been a professional voice over artist for over 25 years. Over that time, she has been the voice of National Television campaigns such as Pampers, Johnson and Johnson, Charmin, Folgers, Olive Garden, JC Penny, Maybelline, and so many more. She is also very heavy in the promo game as being the voice of WEtv, The Oxygen Network, and many other stations!   In this episode we talk about:   -Authenticity in Voice Over   -Union vs Non-Union rates   -How to stop acting the words in your script      

In this episode, we have a very special guest and a legend in the industry who is very close to me. My dear friend, Bill Farmer.

You may know Bill as the voice of Disney's Goofy, Pluto, and Horace as well as Sylvester and Yosimite Sam from Space Jam or maybe even as the reporter Justin Ballard-Watkins from the 1987 Robo-Cop film.

In this episode we talk about:

-Risk taking in your career. -Developing a character voice that is truly unique. -Building a foundation as a voice actor.

I really hope you enjoyed listening to Bill talk about his journey and learning how even to this day, he still pushes himself to hone his incredible talents and how even as an iconic voice, he still works every day to better himself.

If you would like to know more about Bill's coaching or demo production, you can find information for it at http://toonhouse.com .

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

In this episode, we continue our coffee with Funimation voice actress Meli Grant!   Meli is a script adaptor and an amazing voice over talent who has worked with projects from Dragon Ball Super, Fairy Tale, Smite, The time I got reincarnated as a slime, and a ton more!   In the previous episode we talked about how she found her voice as a trans actor and her technique for anime character development.   In this episode we talk about:   - Evaluating where you are from a non-biased perspective. - Avoiding shoving yourself into a mold. - What goes into ADR script writing.      

In this episode, we have coffee with Funimation voice actress Meli Grant!

Meli is a script adaptor and an amazing voice over talent who has worked with projects from Dragon Ball Super, Fairy Tale, Smite, The time I got reincarnated as a slime, and a ton more!

In this episode, we talk about:

- Finding your voice as a trans actor

- Breaking down a script 

- Anime character development

I really hope you enjoy hearing Meli's story about how her road of finding herself lead to an amazing career in our industry. In our next episode, we're going to talk more about Bang Zoom, script adaption, and how to be directable.

If you'd like to know more about Meli, you can visit her website at 

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode # 59

Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison and welcome to the voice over coffee shop, where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over. If you would like to get to know more about me, feel free to visit my website at

http://andrewdmorrison.com

 

In this episode we have a true down to earth, blue collar voice over talent who really epitomizes the true heart of smooth southern sound. With clients ranging from Shell and T-Mobile, to Top Golf and ESPN, Troy Holden has lent his authentic self to the stories of many of the top brands of today.

In this episode we talk about finding work in odd places, the patience of direct marketing, podcasting, and riding the trails Nashville. I really hope you enjoy listening to how Troy found an company's inner need and turned it into a passion he molded into a dream career. If you want to get to know more about Troy, check out his website at

Http://TroyHoldenVoices.com

 

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

Paul Cartwright is an award winning voice actor, director, and demo producer who has been in numerous animated series and video games from Doc McStuffins, Smite, Street Outlaws, and many more.   In this episode we talk about:   - Putting the ACTING into voice acting. - What animation studios are looking for in auditions. - Breaking down a script. - Going beyond your comfort zone.   I really hope you enjoy listening to Paul talk about how he went from the camera world into the voice realm and how he continues to strive every day to put authenticity into his reads.  

In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Marc Graue

 

Marc is an award winning voice over artist who has produced demos for the stars like John DiMaggio and Randy Thomas and has been featured in some of the most iconic games and animated series of our time from Avatar the last Airbender, Ratchet and Clank, and World of War Craft to name just a few.

 

In this episode we talk about:

 

- Auditions from the director’s perspective

- Putting the essence of you into an MP3

- Road-mapping the script to find what the client wants

- Secrets to demo production

 

I hope you enjoy listening to Marc talk about his start in the voice over industry and how time, energy, and dedication to the craft have made him one of the most iconic voices of our time.

 

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Andy Field!

 

Andy has been the voice of tons of video games from Paladins, Contagion, Avengers, Driven, and is likely most well known for his role as HandUnit in Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location.

 

In this episode we talk about:

 

- Voice over hustle

- The billion dollar elearning industry

- Statistics of being first to audition

- Balancing life outside of the booth

 

I really hope you enjoy listening to Andy talk about how he went from military and teaching to being the voice of a household name video game and how he uses what he now knows to continue his pursuit in the industry.

 

If you’d like to know more about Andy or his coaching, you can visit him at http://andyfieldvoiceover.com

 

Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

 

 

 

Brent Hagel is an 18 veteran behind the mic as well as founder of Trailer Voice Artist agency where he managers the elite special forces of the voice over business as their guide in creating the magic of storytelling for some truly amazing brands.

 

In this episode we talk about:

 

-Getting notice by an agent

-The founding of Trailer Voice Agency

-How the voice over agency space has changed

--Agency vs P2P

-Working a full time job vs being a full time creative

In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend JP Karliak!

 

JP is an American voice over artist, writer, solo artist, and snazzy dresser known for his roles as Willie Coyote, Tin Man in Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz, the title role in boss baby, and many more.

In this episode we discuss:

-QueerVox and Nerdsvote

-Auditioning in the LGBTQ+ community

-How to decipher if a character is your identity's story to tell

-Making positive change in the world as a voice actor.

 

I really hope you enjoy listening to JP talk about how he went from a traditional theater to finding a home behind the microphone and use his new found freedom to make positive changes that will change the industry as we know it.

 

If you would like to know more about JP, you can visit his site at http://jpkarliak.com

 

Thank you for listening and I'll see you next time!

 

 

 

In this episode, we have coffee with my dear friend Ian Russell!   Ian is a British-American voice actor who has given a distinct and dynamic voice life in a global audience. Ian’s warm, international tones have found their way in corporate narration, eLearning, wildlife documentary, internet explainer or promo projects, and exceptional video game work, all of which have earned him multiple nominations in numerous categories of many different awards from One Voice to SOVAS to name a few. In this episode we talk about: - Being a foreign voice in an American Market - Preparing for an audition - Building a mindset towards success