Explore every episode of the podcast Atlanta Voiceover Studio
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| Episode 93: VOICE OVER CASTING with Mary Lynn Wissner | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:26:55 | |
Mary Lynn Wisner is a veteran voiceover casting director and founder of Voices Voicecasting with decades of experience casting national commercial, promo, and branded campaigns. She has cast thousands of voice performances for major agencies and production companies, working directly with clients to shape tone, find the right voice, and guide actors through high-level sessions. Known for her clear direction and trusted industry relationships, Mary Lynn has played a key role in helping define the sound of modern advertising—and continues to be a go-to casting director for large-scale, high-visibility projects. *In this episode, we talk about: *
Learn more about Mary Lynn HERE Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 92: PROMO with Harry Dunn | 01 Mar 2026 | 00:25:07 | |
Harry Dunn is a former Senior Producer for network television and in charge of promo campaigns for a multitude of shows. He offers the perspective of the on-air producer and the person on the other side of the audition. In this episode, we talk about:
LEARN MORE ABOUT HARRY and his COACHING HERE Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 91: MARKETING with Marc Scott | 01 Feb 2026 | 00:31:38 | |
Marc Scott is a professional voice actor, entrepreneur, and the founder of VOpreneur®—a coaching and marketing platform designed for voice actors who want to build a thriving business. With a career that began in radio in 1995 and transitioned into full-time voice over in 2011, Marc turned his own side hustle into a business that helps others bypass years of trial-and-error in marketing and client growth. He hosts the Everyday VOpreneur® podcast, where he shares actionable insights and interviews industry pros to help voice actors grow their reach, refine their marketing, and book more work. *In this episode, we talk about: *
Learn more about Marc and VOPreneur HERE Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training In Atlanta? Join us for our quarterly in-person VO social called OFF MIC NIGHT! Next one is Feb 27th from 7-9pm. Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 90: ANIMATION with Katie Leigh (Muppets, Adventures in Odyssey & more) | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:49:12 | |
Katie Leigh is a Los Angeles-based voice actress and coach with over 40 years of experience. She specializes in kid and character voices for television, film, toys, games, apps, ads, and e-learning. Leigh is known for her roles as Connie Kendall in Adventures in Odyssey, Baby Rowlf in Jim Henson's Muppet Babies, and Honker Muddlefoot in Darkwing Duck. In this episode, we talk about:
Learn more about Katie HERE Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 89: How to Book Voice Over Work | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:20:31 | |
Have you ever wondered, "How do I book more voice over work?" Maybe you're a seasoned pro but have hit a booking lull? This is the episode for you! Hear from Atlanta Voiceover Studio owners, instructors and engineers (all with VO careers) share their tips on booking more VO work and getting out of booking slumps. *Hear from: * Books Mentioned by Arianna Ratner Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 88: Navigating a Voice Over Career with ADHD expert Rachael Barron | 01 Nov 2025 | 00:31:21 | |
Rachael Barron is a graduate of Emory University and the founder of Effective Students. *What We Cover: *
Download "My Available Time Resource" HERE Learn more about Effective Students and the resources they provide HERE Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 87: What is NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors)? | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:34:30 | |
Have you heard of NAVA (National Association of Voice Actors)? Who are they? What do they do? How do they benefit you? Find out as we talk to leaders of NAVA - Carin Gilfry, Tim Friedlander and Matthew Parham. *What We Cover: *
Join NAVA and Learn More HERE Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 86: VO RATES with GVAA CEO David Rosenthal | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:42:08 | |
David Rosenthal is a voice actor, coach, casting director, and educator with over 25 years in the industry. As CEO of the Global Voice Acting Academy, he’s mentored talent and celebrities, guiding them to deliver powerful, authentic performances. His diverse career includes booking thousands of voice‑over jobs—commercials, narrations, documentaries—and voicing nearly 70 video games. The Global Voice Acting Academy or GVAA provides VO training and coaching, as well as the primary non-union voice over GVAA rate guide. *What We Cover In This Episode: *
To see a visual clip of the GVAA Rate Guide, check out the Atlanta Voiceover Studio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 85: VO CASTING with Lance Kistler | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:30:44 | |
Lance Kistler is a seasoned casting director and co-owner of KAMP Productions (a.k.a. KAMPcasting), operating across New York City and Metro Detroit. With over a decade of experience in commercial, film, voiceover, print, and talent casting, Lance has cast talent for major commercial clients: brands like McDonald’s, Geico, Verizon, Nissan, Bank of America, Bose, Disney + Whirlpool, Zaxby’s (with Brad Paisley), Toyota, Captain D’s, State Farm, Samsung, among many others. *In this Episode, we talk about: *
Connect with Lance on LinkedIn HERE Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 84: PODCASTING for Voice Actors with Caroline Slaughter and DonTae Hodge | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:45:00 | |
CAROLINE SLAUGHTER, award-winning filmmaker, podcaster, writer, director and voice actor. DONTAE HODGE is an Emmy-nominated Audio Engineer and Music Producer *In this Episode, we talk about: *
LINKS IN SHOW Sign up for Caroline's Script Incubator Class HERE Listen to Caroline's Podcasts Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 83: HOME STUDIO with George "The Tech" Whittam | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:39:22 | |
George "The Tech" Whittam is a global authority on voice-over recording technology and tech support for voice actors. He is known for his expertise in studio design, equipment setup, and acoustic solutions for voice-over professionals. Whittam's company, GeorgeThe.Tech, offers tech support, training, and engineering services. *In this Episode, we talk about: *
Get *10% * OFF George's Services HERE Share YOUR Home Studio Challenge HERE Want a CEntrance Pasport VO interface? Email George at: george@georgethe.tech Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 82: ANIMATION: Voice of Donald Duck - Daniel Ross | 01 May 2025 | 00:28:30 | |
Daniel Ross is best known as the third person to have ever officially voiced Donald Duck, beginning with Mickey and the Roadster Racers/Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures and other specials and shorts. He also won an Emmy for his work as Donald Duck. He has portrayed the voices of Lucky the Leprechaun for Lucky Charms Cereal, Starscream, Hound, and Mixmaster in Transformers: The Game. He additionally voices Gizmo and Stripe from the Gremlins franchise for the game MultiVersus. *In this Episode, we talk about: *
Sign up for Daniel's ANIMATION WORKSHOP June 7th *FOLLOW Daniel on Social @actordanielross * Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 81: MENTAL HEALTH in Voice Over with Dr. Wendy Ragland | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:28:01 | |
Dr. Ragland is a licensed psychologist and is here to talk mental health in the voice over industry. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University. She is the Founder and CEO at GROW Counseling, GROW Counseling Network, and GROW Restored. GROW Counseling, a counseling and leadership development organization, assists individuals, couples, groups, and corporate teams to achieve their fullest life or career potential. With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Dickinson specializes in such clinical issues as addictions, crises, faith-based issues, leadership development, stress management, trauma, maximizing productivity, and vocational counseling. She works with a variety of clientele of various ages and backgrounds. GROW Counseling Network (GCN) operates in North America (serving the United States and Canada) and is composed of nearly 300 counselors and psychologists. GCN exists to help individuals and organizations become more resilient, learn to develop better coping skills, and begin to find meaning and joy through a variety of counseling services. *In this Episode, we talk about: *
Learn more about Dr. Wendy and Grow Counseling HERE Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 80: VO BUSINESS with Paul Schmidt | 01 Mar 2025 | 00:31:46 | |
Paul Schmidt is a successful voice actor, community builder, and voiceover business coach. He's the creator of the VO Freedom Master Plan, the leading marketing program for voice actors, and the VO Pro Community, a private, global community for voice actors and audiobook narrators. Paul has been a voice actor for over 25 years. *In this Episode, we talk about: *
Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training *Links Mentioned in This Episode: * BOOKS CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership Wanna do ANIMATION and VIDEO GAMES? Check out our class HERE Learn more about VO Atlanta - https://www.voatlanta.me *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 79: ANIMATION: Create Your Own with Steven Goard | 01 Feb 2025 | 00:47:21 | |
Steven Goard is with CESD NY/LA. He's voiced national commercials for Cheerios, Gatorade, Hanes, CDC, Pfizer, Moderna, Mikes Hard Lemonade, Principal Financial & many more. He's also been the promo voice for the NBA, NHL, ESPN, and Fox Sports, & narrated documentaries for ID Discovery, The Discovery Channel & the American Battlefield Trust. *In this Episode, we talk about: *
See the TRAILER for The Uptown Chronicles HERE. CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership Wanna do ANIMATION and VIDEO GAMES? Check out our class HERE Learn more about VO Atlanta - https://www.voatlanta.me *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 78: VO CASTING with Tina Morasco of Sound & Fury | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:39:27 | |
Tina Morasco is the head of VO casting at Sound & Fury but began her journey at William Morris, then ICM (International Creative Management). Not only is she a voice actor herself - if you’ve ever seen HGTV’s Love it or List it, she’s the voice but she’s also got on-camera credits including Jane The Virgin, Castle, Parks and Recreation, Two and a Half Men, Numb3rs, Boston Legal, CSI, Cold Case and many more. Today, in addition to being part of Sound & Fury, Tina offers voice over coaching and offers a video course called the Voiceover Library. *In this Episode, we talk about: *
GET 15% OFF Tina's Coaching with The Library Video Course CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 77: BEGINNER to WORKING TALENT - 6 Real-Life Stories | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:33:54 | |
Every voice actor has their own journey. Hear from 6 different voice actors that trained at Atlanta Voiceover Studio and are now working. We talk about the challenges, the wins, the lessons learned and hope their individual, unique journeys inspire and encourage you. *PODCAST GUESTS: *
CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 76: ETHICAL AI Platform with Narrativ.ai Co-Founder Ben Gottdiener | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:22:31 | |
Ben Gottdiener is CEO of Narrativ.ai, graduate of Columbia University and previous deal team Associate with Bain Capital’s Partnership Strategies Fund. Narrativ's mission is to be the "marketplace for advertisers to license talent audio AI likenesses." Narrativ just entered into a major agreement with SAG-AFTRA as part of its commitment to using only AI that has been "ethically trained." *In the podcast episode, we talk about: *
Follow Narrativ.Ai and Learn More CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up, for first-time members) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 75: VOICE123 - Algorithm, Authenticity and more with CEO Rolf Veldman | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:42:44 | |
Rolf Veldman is CEO of Voice123, the world’s first and largest online marketplace for professional voice actors. At Voice123, Rolf spearheads a widely diverse and fully remote team that has set itself the task of crafting the future of the voiceover industry. In this podcast, we talk about
Learn more about Voice123's Voice Authenticity Initiative HERE CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up, for first-time members) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 74: COMMERCIALS with Chief Creative Officer Brandon Rochon | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:34:47 | |
Brandon Rochon is the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at HZ Ad Agency. He moved to Atlanta a couple years back from Los Angeles where he was CEO and chief creative officer at Kastner & Partners, heading up creative for the shop’s longtime partner Red Bull. He joined independent Atlanta agency Hothouse as its executive vice president, head of creative and is now at HZ. He has worked with some of the biggest brands, including leading the Samsung account for Leo Burnett, Coca-Cola for Ogilvy Paris and working with Absolut Vodka, McDonalds, PlayStation, Heineken and Nissan at TBWA\Paris. *In the podcast episode, we talk about: *
CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up, for first-time members) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 73: ANIMATION and VIDEO GAMES with Arianna Ratner | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:20:44 | |
Arianna Ratner is a voice actress known for video games, animation, promo, TV affiliate and creature sounds. Growing up in LA with a voice acting and art-centric family, Arianna grew up acting and performing. You can hear her on video games like World of Warcraft, Fallout 76, as Mimic Octopus in Baby Shark as well as on the Jumpin Jellyfish and Avatar Flight of Passage rides at California Adventures and Disney World. Arianna also leads a 3-week Animation and Video Game virtual class with Atlanta Voiceover Studio. *In this episode, we talk about: *
*Follow Arianna on - * Sign up for Arianna's Animation and Video Game Class: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-acting-for-animation-and-video-games/ CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 72: VO LEGAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED with Robert Sciglimpaglia | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:41:29 | |
Robert Sciglimpaglia is a voice actor, actor, producer, lawyer, author of Voice Over Legal and won the case for Bev Standing when she went against Tiktok for using her voice. *In this episode, we talk about: *
To contact Robert: https://ctworkerscompattorney.com CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 71: AGENT Questions + Answers with Jeffery Umberger | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:04:43 | |
This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "Agent Questions and Answers," for Monday June 24th. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. Thanks so much to Danielle for her questions and to Jeffrey Umberger for answering them! If you have a voice over question, email: Heidi@AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 70: VO Lesson from Sea Sponges | 16 Jun 2024 | 00:06:20 | |
This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "What Sea Sponges have to do with Voice Over?," for Monday June 17th. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. Adam Grant, in his book Hidden Potential, talks about what we can learn from Sea Sponges. How they are able to survive and thrive in the worst circumstances. I share how those lessons can help us in voice over. Two books referenced: *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 69: VO BUSINESS with Anne Ganguzza (Part 2) | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:30:20 | |
Anne Ganguzza has been a leader in the VO industry for almost 2 decades. She is an award winning demo producer, coach, talent, host of the VO Boss podcast and created a monthly group called VO Peeps. *In this episode, we talk about *
To listen to PART 1, where we focus on E-Learning, check out Ep 69 - https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.fireside.fm/68 Learn more about Anne and her coaching - https://www.anneganguzza.com CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 68: E-LEARNING with Anne Ganguzza | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:30:00 | |
Anne Ganguzza has been a leader in the VO industry for almost 2 decades. She is an award winning demo producer, coach, talent, host of the VO Boss podcast and created a monthly group called VO Peeps. In this episode, we talk about:
Check out EP #69 for Part 2 of my interview with Anne where we touch on more of the business aspects of VO. Check out Anne Ganguzza's website for her coaching and demos: https://www.anneganguzza.com CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 67: Dropped from your VO Agent! Now What? | 27 May 2024 | 00:07:27 | |
This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "Dropped from your VO Agent! Now What?," for Monday May 27th. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. A VO talent just emailed me and said she was dropped from her VO agent after 10 years! What do you do in this situation? I share three things to do + some of my biggest moments of rejection in my career. Need help learning a DAW (editing software) or with your Home Studio? Check out our Adobe Audition, Audacity, Pro Tools and other Home Studio resources HERE: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-home-studio-set-up/ *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 66: Skills to Add to your VO Resume | 20 May 2024 | 00:05:22 | |
This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "Skills to Add to your VO Resume," for Monday May 20th. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. Here are 13 skills you may have never thought of that would be helpful to add to your voice over resume! Wanna learn more about how to utilize these skills in your branding and marketing? Check out our Business, Branding and Marketing On-Demand Video Course at www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 65: 3 Big Mistakes I Made During a Recent Booking | 13 May 2024 | 00:07:51 | |
This is the audio version of our email newsletter entitled, "3 Big Mistakes I Made During a Recent Booking," for Monday May 13th. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. I booked a great job...then I made 3 mistakes during the session. I'm sharing these mistakes as a reminder or warning to you to not make the same mistakes. *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 64: ANIMATION with Nickelodeon Star Ben Giroux | 06 May 2024 | 00:27:44 | |
Ben Giroux stars as Nate Wright on Nickelodeon’s Emmy, Annie, and GLAAD-nominated “Big Nate '' animated series (on Paramount+). Other notable voice credits include the Emmy-winning “Love, Death, & Robots” (Netflix), “Rick & Morty” (Adult Swim), “Invincible Fight Girl” (Cartoon Network), and the role of Jimmy Olsen in “DC Superhero Girls” (Cartoon Network). Ben also starred as Robin in “Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” from Warner Brothers Animation, Mikey Munroe in Butch Hartman’s Nickelodeon animated series “Bunsen is a Beast”, and Casey in “The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners'' interactive game. He also voices multiple characters in Amazon’s “Rocky & Bullwinkle'' reboot as well as Nickelodeon’s “The Adventures of Kid Danger”, “The Loud House'', and “Blaze & The Monster Machines”. And that’s just some of Ben’s voice acting roles. He has a long list of on-camera acting roles, is a director and has over 4 million Tik Tok followers. *In this episode, we discuss - *
**Find Ben Giroux HERE: **https://bengiroux.com/ *Interested in Animation? * CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 63: How to Know if a VO Audition Email is Legit | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:05:18 | |
This is the audio version of our email newsletter for Monday April 29th. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. Today, we're sharing a question from a voice talent. You get an email from someone asking you to audition for a voiceover job, out of the blue. Is it legit? How can you tell? That's what we're talking about today. *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 62: When In-Perpetuity Isn't That Bad | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:09:53 | |
This is the audio version of our email newsletter for Monday April 22nd. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. We're sharing when in-perpetuity isn't that bad! GVAA Rate Guide *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 61: Encouragement Folder - What It Is and Why You Need One | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:05:49 | |
This is the audio version of our email newsletter for Monday April 15th. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. We're sharing what an encouragement folder is and why you need one. *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 60: Voice Over Myths BUSTED - Part 2 | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:06:32 | |
This is the audio version of our email newsletter for Monday April 8th. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. We're sharing the last 4 of 9 Voice Over Myths and how they were busted. Thanks to the contribution of Jon Vertullo, Gabby Naylor and Edilio Diaz. If you missed Part 1, you can listen HERE or to episode 58. *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 59: VO CASTING with Kelly Moscinski of The Voicecaster | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:33:54 | |
Kelly Moscinski is the owner and head of casting at The Voicecaster - the oldest voiceover casting house in the country, established in 1975! She’s been with the Voicecaster since 2009 and owned the company since 2013 as only the 3rd owner since it began. With almost 20 years of experience in VO and even more in entertainment, Kelly casts and directs all things voiceover. Some recent projects include: Cap'n Crunch, Popeyes, Verizon, Walmart+, Google, Amazon, Dungeons & Dragons, Ready or Not and more! *In this episode, we discuss - * CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i **The Voicecaster Classes/Workshops/Virtual Audition Feedback and More: **https://voicecaster.com/actor-services/ *LET’S CONNECT! * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 58: Voice Over Myths BUSTED - Part 1 | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:10:48 | |
This is the audio version of our email newsletter for Monday March 25th. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. We're sharing 5 of 9 Voice Over Myths and how they were busted. Thanks to the contribution of Jon Vertullo, Gabby Naylor and Edilio Diaz. Part 2 comes out April 8th. *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 57: How to learn to SELL YOURSELF in Voice Over | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:05:56 | |
This is the audio version of our newsletter that came out on March 18th. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. A big misconception about voice over is once you get your demo/agent/onlinecastingsite/etc, you just wait for the jobs to roll in. VO is a small business and in a way, you need to learn to sell yourself but that sounds so hard/weird/notfun. How do you learn to do that or get to the point where it feels easier? That's what I cover in this episode. *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 56: VO AUDITION TIP: Get Messy | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:05:47 | |
This is the audio version of our newsletter that came out on March 11th. Click HERE to subscribe to the newsletter. I share a struggle I've had recently with my auditions and what I've learned through it. *Learn more and sign up below - * VO Business, Branding and Marketing Course | |||
| Episode 55: SOURCE CONNECT with co-founder Robert Marshall | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:37:36 | |
Robert Marshall is co-founder of Source Elements, the company that offers Source Connect. He is the visionary behind the idea of leveraging internet connectivity to make post-production faster and more productive. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and music composition. In this episode, we discuss [CLICK HERE](https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i) for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) Learn more + Sign up for Source Elements HERE *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 54: 2024 Voice Over Trends | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:12:12 | |
AUDIO Version of our Email Newsletter for February 26th. 2024 VO Trends What you do for your VO career one year may not work the same way the next year. Things change and lately they’ve been changing rapidly. Voices.com surveyed 1000 buyers and looked at their platform data to determine VO trends for 2024. I wanted to share some of the highlights along with how it could affect your VO career Intro to VO Workshop for KIDS with Julie Shaer and Casey Holloway, Learn More HERE *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 53: Questions to Ask Potential Agents (When Seeking Representation) | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:06:11 | |
This is the AUDIO version of our weekly email newsletter for Monday February 19th. How do you figure out if a voice over agent is right for you? Here are some questions I'd suggest you ask, after an agent reaches out to offer representation, and you're deciding whether to accept or not. Virtual VO Script Workout with Jill Perry, Learn More HERE *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 52: How to Handle the Ups and Downs of VO Income | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:12:56 | |
We're starting something new! We'll be releasing the AUDIO version of our email newsletters every Monday, except for the 1st Monday of every month. The 1st Monday of every month will still be our usual INDUSTRY focused podcast interview. Still make sure to stay subscribed to the email newsletter because that's the only place you can sign up for our INDUSTRY PRO virtual workouts (with agents/casting directors), get great deals, hear latest news and sign up for our talent roster. But if audio is better for you, you can just skim the newsletters for that stuff and listen for the content. Today, we're talking about navigating the ups and downs of the voice over industry. You may be booking like crazy one minute and then enter a dead season. What do you do when that happens? Wanna sign up for the Learn Audacity Class with Larry Hudson tonight? Email: Admin@AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com **Sign up for the weekly newsletter HERE: https://bit.ly/AVSemail Need one-on-one VO business coaching and strategy? Sign up HERE *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops | |||
| Episode 51: AUDIOBOOKS with Penguin Random House Casting Dir Julie Wilson | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:35:14 | |
Director of Casting and Strategic Partnerships at Penguin Random House Audio, Julie Wilson spearheads the growth and diversification of the global talent pool and partners with key production, language, music, and technology companies. Julie has worked with worldwide celebrities and bestselling authors on 1,500+ audiobooks across genres. Recent collaborations include working with Adam Grant, Jordan Peele, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Seth Rogen, and The Tiny Chef. She created and developed the global voiceover casting platform Ahab Talent, which increases diverse casting options for content creators. Our next **INTRO TO AUDIOBOOK **Class starts April 2nd. Learn more HERE Learn more about *THE ARTICULATE COACH *HERE For the AHAB TALENT platform, click HERE *In this episode, we discuss - *
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| Episode 50: How to discover your UNIQUE VOICE with Matt and Brooke Cornwell | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:41:20 | |
Be your authentic self. Have you heard that and wondered, “How do I do that?” or “I thought I was being my authentic self.” Besides being accomplished actors with credits from Iron Man 3, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Walking Dead, Righteous Gemstones, The Menu, Anchorman 2 and Homeland (JUST to name a few), Matt Cornwell and Brooke Jaye Taylor teach the Sam Christensen Process. The Sam Christensen workshop helps you uncover your authentic self. Matt and Brooke also own Get Taped, a taping service for actors. *In this episode, we discuss - *
Learn More About the Sam Christensen Image Workshop HERE Sign up for Get Taped’s weekly Newsletter called The Scuttlebutt HERE Learn About Other Classes and Offerings Get Taped offers HERE CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 49: 2023 VO INSIGHTS with Mike & Heidi | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:38:44 | |
This podcast episode was taken from a free Zoom VO Insights Mike and Heidi did in November. We took some snippets from that session and share the following in this episode:
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| Episode 48: PODCASTING with Tim Heller | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:31:57 | |
Tim Heller is a voice actor and host of the 2nd Cup Podcast. You've heard Tim’s voice in AAA video games, cartoons, commercials for major US brands on television, radio, web videos and more. *In this episode, we discuss - * CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *Listen to the 2nd Cup Podcast Here: * *Learn More About Tim Heller Here: * *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 47: LEAD GENERATION with Nadia Marshall - What is It? Why is it Important as a VOICE ACTOR? | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:22:39 | |
Before Nadia Marshall became a voice actor, she worked as a Marketing Assistant, Media Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant. In these positions, Nadia learned the in's and out's of finding patrons, compiling data, and finding as much information as possible to then reach out to them. When she entered into the world of voice acting, she realized how important lead generation was and with her past experience, she’s helping you! Nadia's desire is for you to be able to take control of your career and gain more clients. *In this episode, we discuss *
Nadia's Lead Generation Course CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 46: Music Career to Voice Over with Erikka J | 01 Sep 2023 | 00:27:31 | |
Erikka J began her career as a songwriter and singer in the DC area, classically training at Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Her music videos have debuted on BET Soul, MTV.com, VH1.com and Russell Simmons All Def Digital Channel. In conjunction with her music career, Erikka began a voice acting career. She’s started her own publishing and media company, is a certified financial coach and holds a project management certification. You see why we want to talk with her on this podcast? She is quite the example of a business leader and someone that understands how to create a successful freelance career. *In this episode, we discuss - *
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| Episode 45: SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING with Laura Bitoiu of BSquared Social | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:23:57 | |
Feel overwhelmed with promoting yourself on social media? Especially the focus on VIDEO CONTENT? *In this episode, we discuss - *
Get a FREE REELS Batching Lesson HERE - [Follow Laura ](Instagram.com/bsquared.social ) Resources mentioned CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail | |||
| Episode 44: AUDIOBOOK INSIGHTS from a Casting Director Perspective | 01 Jul 2023 | 00:22:06 | |
Chloe Keiffer, casting director at Lantern Audiobooks, joins us today! She has cast hundreds of projects working with major publishers, ad agencies, directors, voice over talents, talent agencies and authors. Chloe shares what she's learned being a casting director that helped her with her own acting career, the biggest mistakes narrators make and if AI/synthetic voices have impacted audiobooks. *In this episode, we discuss - *
Interested in pursuing Audiobook Narration? Join our Audiobook Virtual Class with Curt Bonnem. It starts at the beginning of August! Click HERE to learn more. CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) LEARN MORE ABOUT VO FOR FREE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL *Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: * Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail Learn More about Lantern Audiobooks HERE | |||