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Good Aural -The Audiobook Podcast

Brenda

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 19

Good Aural is a podcast about what makes an audiobook work.

Hosted by award winning narrator Brenda Scott Wlazlo, this podcast breaks down what actually makes a performance land. We cover everything from character and chemistry to pacing, prep, and the moments that make listeners stay.

For narrators, actors, audiobook fans, and anyone curious about the industry, these short episodes are honest, practical, and rooted in real experience.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - performingArts
15/07/2026
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Episode 18: Ethics and AI (A Creative Industry's Dilemma)

Season 1 · Episode 18

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 • Duration 18:22

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AI use is everywhere. But what does that mean exactly? Did someone use a tool to correct grammar? Did they have it look for redundancy in their writing or did they use it to create a cover, write AND narrate their book?

In this episode, I break down the current AI categories to know in publishing and outline ways that narrators can not just protect their performances, but their moral code, too.

Sources and show notes

The Atlantic, “Is This What Comes After AI Slop?” — reporting on the disputed Daggermouth allegations, the unpublished study, Wolfe’s denial, and Simon & Schuster’s response.
Pozotron, “Audiobook Proofing Service” and “Script Preparation” — the company’s descriptions of its AI-assisted proofing, preparation, and pickup tools.
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, “Content Guidelines: Artificial Intelligence Content” — definitions and disclosure requirements for AI-generated versus AI-assisted material.
U.S. Copyright Office, “Copyright and Artificial Intelligence” and “Registration Guidance for Works Containing AI-Generated Material” — human-authorship and disclosure guidance.
ACX, “Voice Replica Beta Help for Producers” — ACX’s description of voice replicas, narrator control, compensation, and product labeling.
SAG-AFTRA, “No Contract, No Work Order for Audiobooks” — union restrictions concerning audiobook digital replicas and AI training.
National Association of Voice Actors, “Synthetic Voice/AI Rider” — contractual resource for voice actors.
Authors Guild, “AI-Related Model Publishing Contract Clauses” — model provisions covering AI narration, artwork, translation, and other publishing uses.

Want to keep in touch? Me, too!

Brenda Reads Audiobooks Linktree

and Check out my website: Brendascottwlazlo.com

For service inquiries, use the contact me form through my website.

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Episode 17: The Duet Narration Disconnect (What Multicast Audiobooks Are Missing)

Season 1 · Episode 17

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 17:04

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This week, I’m talking about the production problem behind duet narration, what audiobooks could learn from audio drama, and the small changes that could make these performances feel FAR more connected. I’m also asking what happens when the cheapest answer to the growing demand for multiple voices becomes AI.

Duet narration does not just need two voices. It needs two people who sound like they are actually having the same conversation.

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Episode 8: Audible's new Royalty Share + Virtual Voice Push - Let's talk about it.

Season 1 · Episode 10

Friday, May 15, 2026 • Duration 15:23

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In this bonus episode of Good Aural, we’re talking about the ACX and Audible royalty changes, why narrators are freaking out a little bit, and what this industry shift could actually mean for your career moving forward.

Because this isn’t just about percentages and payouts. It’s about the growing move toward subscription and engagement-based listening, the uncertainty surrounding royalties, and the very real fear a lot of narrators are feeling about AI and Virtual Voice entering the space.

And honestly? Some of those concerns make sense.

But this episode is not a doom spiral.

It’s a conversation about adaptation.

We talk about why AI may absolutely impact certain corners of the industry, especially lower-budget and high-volume projects, but also why human storytelling still matters deeply. Because narration is not just reading words cleanly. It’s interpretation. Trust. Emotional intelligence. Presence. Connection.

We also get into what narrators can actually do right now:
building a recognizable identity, strengthening your online presence, developing artistic taste, becoming a better collaborator, getting involved in community spaces like Audio Publishers Association and Professional Audiobook Narrators Association, and creating a career that is harder to replace because it is undeniably human.

We also touch on the uncertainty of relying heavily on ACX royalties long-term and why platforms like Chirp, Hoopla, and LibriVox are becoming part of the larger conversation.

Episode 7: Your Nervous System Doesn’t Know It’s Fiction

Season 1 · Episode 7

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • Duration 13:27

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As audiobook narrators, we spend hours embodying fear, grief, rage, trauma, heartbreak, panic, and vulnerability in order to make stories feel real for listeners. But what happens when your nervous system starts responding to those emotions too?

This week on Good Aural, I’m talking about emotional resilience in audiobook narration. We’re talking trigger warnings, boundaries, nervous system regulation, emotional decompression, and why narrators need better conversations around mental and emotional sustainability in this industry.

Because your body doesn’t always know the difference between experiencing fear… and performing it convincingly.

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and Check out my website: Brendascottwlazlo.com

For service inquiries, use the contact me form through my website.

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Episode 6: You're Already the Expert. Act Like it.

Season 1 · Episode 6

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 14:53

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Everybody keeps asking how to break into audiobooks.

Wrong question.

The real question is: what makes you impossible to replace?

In this episode of Good Aural, Brenda talks about the biggest career shift happening in audiobook narration right now and why being “generically good” is no longer enough to build a sustainable career.

The narrators getting cast consistently aren’t just selling a voice anymore. They’re selling perspective, lived experience, and expertise.

Former teachers. Nurses. Gamers. Vet techs. Therapists. Accountants. Disability advocates. Romance readers. Military veterans.

Your background is not separate from your narration career. It might actually be the thing that gets you hired.

This episode dives into:
• Why ACX isn’t the pipeline it used to be
• Why authority online matters more than ever
• How to stop marketing yourself like a beginner
• The power of niche positioning in audiobook casting
• And how to become the obvious choice for specific kinds of books

Because publishers and authors aren’t just hiring voices anymore.

They’re hiring trust.

This is Good Aural.

A podcast where we talk about what actually makes an audiobook work, why some performances pull you in and others fall flat, and what it really takes to tell a story people feel.

Episode 5: Time, Energy, and the Listening Toll (No One Tells You This Part)

Season 1 · Episode 5

Friday, May 1, 2026 • Duration 10:08

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Everyone says audiobook narration “takes time.”

But no one really explains what that means.

Not just the hours in the booth, but the mental load. The second-guessing. The way your day has to shift to make room for quiet, focus, and consistency. The way your energy gets pulled into the work even after you step away from the mic.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real time commitment behind this career. What it actually looks like to record, to improve, and to sustain the work over time and why so many people feel like they’re falling behind when they’re actually right on track.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this taking me so long?” this one’s for you.

This is Good Aural.

Want to keep in touch? Me, too!

Brenda Reads Audiobooks Linktree

and Check out my website: Brendascottwlazlo.com

For service inquiries, use the contact me form through my website.

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Episode 4: The Advice Is Outdated (And It’s Holding You Back)

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Duration 11:17

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If you’ve been told that breaking into audiobook narration is as simple as reading in a closet, making a sample, and hopping on auditions… we need to talk.

Because that advice isn’t wrong. It’s just incomplete.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why so much of the guidance floating around this industry feels stale and why following it step-by-step might actually be what’s keeping you stuck. The landscape has shifted. The pipeline has changed. And the skills that get you started are not the same ones that build a sustainable career.

If you’re thinking about making the jump into audiobooks or you’re already in it and wondering why it feels harder than it should, this is your reset.

This is Good Aural.

Want to keep in touch? Me, too!

Brenda Reads Audiobooks Linktree

and Check out my website: Brendascottwlazlo.com

For service inquiries, use the contact me form through my website.

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Episode 3: The Art and Duty of Prep

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, April 30, 2026 • Duration 11:26

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What’s trending in audiobooks right now?
Apparently… not prepping.

In this episode, I’m digging into the growing conversation around “no prep” narration and why I don’t buy it. We’re talking about the difference between an actor being surprised and a character being surprised, the trust between narrator and listener, and why going in blind might actually be doing your performance a disservice.

I break down what prep really means (and no, it doesn’t have to look one specific way), why it matters even more in duet and dual narration, and how skipping it can shift the burden onto your co-narrator. We also get into the idea of authority in storytelling, and why knowing the arc doesn’t kill authenticity… it creates it.

If you’ve ever been told “just react and it’ll be more real,” this one’s for you.

⚠️ Disclaimer + Resources

I do mention AI tools in this episode as a supplement to prep, not a replacement for it. Tools like:

Pozotron → https://www.pozotron.com
VO Jumpstart’s Pre-Read → https://www.vojumpstart.com/pre-read

can be incredibly helpful for things like character lists, pronunciations, and quick summaries, especially on larger or more complex texts.

That said, these tools are not 100% accurate and should always be used alongside your own prep and judgment as a narrator.

Want to keep in touch? Me, too!

Brenda Reads Audiobooks Linktree

and Check out my website: Brendascottwlazlo.com

For service inquiries, use the contact me form through my website.

Episode 2: You know what’s trending in audiobooks right now? Not being a storyteller.

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • Duration 12:38

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You know what’s trending in audiobooks right now? Not being a storyteller. Or at least not sounding like one. I’m talking about where audiobook narration started, what we were trained to prioritize, and why listeners today are craving something way more grounded and real. Less performance, more presence. Listen to find out how to actually do that behind the mic.

Want to keep in touch? Me, too!

Brenda Reads Audiobooks Linktree

and Check out my website: Brendascottwlazlo.com

For service inquiries, use the contact me form through my website.

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Episode 1: The Truth About Audiobook Narration (It’s Not What You Think)

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, April 24, 2026 • Duration 11:53

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Episode 1: The Truth About Audiobook Narration (It’s Not What You Think)

If you’ve ever thought audiobook narration is just reading out loud… this is your first reframe.

In this episode of Good Aural, I break down what audiobook narration actually is—and why having a “good voice” is not what makes a performance work. We talk about the biggest misconceptions, what listeners are really responding to, and why romance, in particular, will expose the difference between sounding good and telling the truth.

Whether you’re a narrator, actor, audiobook fan, or just curious about the industry, this is where we start.

If you’re in audiobooks—or trying to be—drop a comment. I want to know where you’re at in the process.

And if this kind of breakdown is helpful, follow along. There’s a lot more coming.

#audiobooks #voiceover #voiceacting #narration #booktok #audiobooknarrator #acting #romancebooks #podcast #goodaural

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For service inquiries, use the contact me form through my website.

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