Get the latest news and go behind-the-scenes of the world's #1 family audio drama, 'Adventures in Odyssey'! In 'The Official Adventures in Odyssey Podcast', you'll hear fun stories straight from the show's actors -- and 'Adventures in Odyssey' producers regularly answer fan questions submitted at AdventuresinOdyssey.com/Podcast. New editions available every other Wednesday. Subscribe now to get each new edition right when it releases!
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Rob Paulsen, one of the most accomplished and well-known voice actors of our time, sits down with various other voice actors to discuss their experiences! And yes, of course, there'll be plenty of voice acting games from script-reading to re-enacting famous film scenes with cartoon character voices.
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Voice Coaches Radio provides advice, motivation, professional perspective, honesty, and humor to aspiring and professional voice actors. Interviews, contests, examples, and insider info, mixed with realistic expert advice, Voice Coaches radio is an invaluable educational resource.
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Mike Lenz Voice - A Journey Into Voice Acting
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Join professional voice actor, audiobook narrator, and author Mike Lenz as he shares stories from some of the most amazing and inspiring people from all areas of the voice-over industry to help you achieve your dream of becoming a professional voice actor.
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Kate McClanaghan and Jeff Finney discuss current trends and helpful techniques regarding the voice over industry, and also host interesting interviews with guests.
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The VoiceOver Insider Podcast The voiceover industry is growing by leaps and bounds! Hear interviews, hints and tips from established voice-over professionals, newbies, casting directors, industry leaders, and more. Julie Williams and co-host Gary MacFadden bring you a new podcast every two weeks.
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George The Tech Interviews the Pro Audio, Voiceover, and Podcast Industry Influencers. George Whittam travels the country and interviews some of the best in audio. This is also the home of the entire catalogue of Voice Over Body Shop and East West Audio Body Shop episodes.
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Voice Acting Mastery: Become a Master Voice Actor in the World of Voice Over
Crispin Freeman | Voice Actor
Become the Character. Live the Dream. Find Yourself.
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Voiceover Sermons is a series of podcast episodes for new and experienced voice actors. Episodes include helpful tips on voiceover coaching, script performance, demos, talent agencies, marketing and more! If you're looking for candid information on how to start a voiceover business, you've come to the right podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Friday. If you're interested in coaching with us, please email us from our website at www.uvtcoaching.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: htt ...
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A VO's Journey is about helping new voiceover artists grow their business by listening to my journey to becoming a full-time voice actor. I have been an actor, coach, director, and teacher for over 20 years. I started six years ago in the voice-over industry and wanted to create a way to document my journey so other voice over actors could benefit from it. Voiceover is now my life, and I love every moment of it.
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Voice Coaches Radio – #660 – “Do You Think I Have What It Takes?”
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa is about to give you the pep talk you juuuuust might need as we begin to wind down 2024. The question asked a lot after a class or voice over conversation, “Do you think I have what it takes?” Here’s the question Marissa loves to ask back, “Do... View Article…
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Dive into the making of the latest story arc with showrunner Marshal Younger and actor Dawson Griffin, the new voice of Wyatt Perkins. Why has this story been five years in the making? How did Dawson’s journey to Odyssey begin? What’s coming up for the Perkins family in the days ahead? Find out!By Focus on the Family
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Welcome back to the Mike Lenz VO Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have Samantha Boyer with us, an inspiring artist and content creator who brings a touch of storytelling magic and nostalgia to her work. Samantha’s journey began with childhood influences like Mr. Rogers and Bob Ross, sparking her passion for creating inviting, imaginative worlds. O…
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Voice Coaches Radio – #659 – Don’t Divorce Your Past
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa has had many conversations with people and students over the years that always lead back to the same point: don’t ignore your past. Sure, you want to start voice over, you want to start something new and dive into something that’s much more enjoyable to you than what... View Article…
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GTT Client Profile: Veronica Barrera, Voice Actor and Podcaster
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I interview Veronica Barrera, a successful voice actor and podcaster. We talk about her transition from voice acting to podcasting, the challenges she faced, the equipment she uses, and her journey to perfecting her craft. We also discuss the importance of research, adapting to new technologies, and staying motivated. Veronica shares her passion fo…
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Voice Coaches Radio – #658 – We Can Always Start Again
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, a couple weeks ago Marissa noticed it was “Youth Confidence Day.” Confidence is such a challenge in so many ways, for so many people – no matter how outgoing or shy someone may be; confidence can be a struggle. To go along with that, as a kid, teen, young... View Article…
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Regardless of whether you’re on-camera or off-, engaging your imagination is required of you as a talent. Discover a key element that will assist you with every take, regardless of your skill level, and allow you greater spontaneity, expression and subtle, yet discernable, variety. Discover in this podcast: • The impact on your audience when engagi…
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VAM 213 | Interview with Nancy Linari, Part 2
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Welcome to episode 213 of the Voice Acting Mastery podcast with yours truly, Crispin Freeman! As always, you can listen to the podcast using the player above, or download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of this blog post. The podcast is also available via the iTunes Store online. Just follow this link […]…
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Writer Charlie Richards returns to Adventures in Odyssey after 24 years. Discover how his journey from Focus on the Family to a Hollywood sitcom to “The Pond” led to the latest Club adventure, “You Dirty Rat.” Plus hear a preview of the final episodes of Album 77!By Focus on the Family
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Voice Coaches Radio – #657 – Accountability Buddies
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about some of the stuff that have been discussed behind the scenes. As you’re beginning this journey in voice over, or maybe you’ve been at it for a minute but you find that other stuff gets in the way or you’re running in place…maybe, just maybe, you... View Article…
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This is our final podcast offering in our month long homage to creepy storytelling and to Halloween. This is the remarkable result of gathering a few of my most talented friends a few years back after divvying up roles between the apple cider and donuts. We hope you enjoyed these stories we’ve presented all month as much as we enjoyed doing them! E…
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Dan Lenard passes the VOBS Podcast torch GTTP #1
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Passing the Torch: George the Tech Takes Over In this inaugural episode of the George the Tech podcast, George Whittam is joined by Dan Lenard to discuss the transition of their long-running podcast channel. Recorded at the WoVoCon 2024 in Chicago, the episode reflects on the history of their previous show, VOBS, and outlines the future direction o…
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Voice Coaches Radio – #656 – Correcting How You Speak
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had a question come in from Jared. As he was practicing and recording himself, listening back…he noticed something in his voice that he wasn’t sure if it would become something that held him back from job opportunities and if it was how he might be able to correct... View Article…
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The Silent Towns, adapted from Ray Bradbury’s “The Martian Chronicles”
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This is our third recorded offering in our month long homage to great storytelling and to Halloween. This podcast is the remarkable result of gathering a few of my most talented friends in our LA studio one crisp night a few years back after divvying up roles between the apple cider and donuts, which I adapted from Ray Bradbury’s “The Martian Chron…
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Celebrating Whits everywhere with Award Winner Richard Moore
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Bob and Jesse celebrate Richard Moore, this year’s Whit Award winner, with his son Chris and grandson Campbell, who nominated him! Hear how Richard’s mentorship was impacted by Whit himself and how his own mentorship has impacted others. Plus, get the latest on new Adventures in Odyssey merch and a preview of the next episode from Album 77!…
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Voice Coaches Radio – #655 – Face Your Fears
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, as we have just past “Face Your Fears” Day on the weird holiday calendar list, Marissa talks about why it’s important that you take the steps to face those fears. To step outside the comfort zone and in what ways that could truly benefit you in growth of skill,... View Article…
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Ep. 280: Academy Voices Update | Website Growth, Audiobook Sales, Virtual Conference Postponed & Voice Over Trends
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In this episode of A VO's Journey Podcast (Ep. 280), we share some exciting updates and important news about the growth of Academy Voices and our recent achievements. Our website is nearing 200 members, and we had an amazing first full month in September with over 162 audiobook purchases! We also announce the postponement of the Academy Voices Virt…
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Voice Coaches Radio – #654 – The Strike Continues with AI
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, the strike kicked off near the end of July with voice actors and the video gaming company community due to usage of AI. Recently, it’s jumped to the next level. Marissa talks about what’s been happening and why and where they are currently in the strike.By Voice Coaches
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Ray Bradbury’s “The Earth Men”, an excerpt from “The Martian Chronicles”
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As a kid I fell in love with short stories in large part from hearing old radio theatre-style recordings that often played on the radio throughout October leading up to Halloween. I especially loved Ray Bradbury’s “The Martian Chronicles”. So much so, I adapted my own version of a few of his wonderful “Twilight Zone-ish” tales, of which he gave me …
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All the ideas for the Avery Awards have been done until Bob and Jesse employ their new digital assistant AI-Oh. From daring escapes to singing in spooky mansions, our hosts reveal the fan-voted winners from Album 75: “The Best is Yet to Come” and Album 76: “Keep it Together.”By Focus on the Family
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GTT Partner Profile: Rick Wasserman of Bookable VO and Tri-Booth
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I sit down with my long-time friend and voiceover legend, Rick Wasserman. @TriBooth Rick shares his fascinating journey from a legit acting background to becoming a renowned voiceover artist. We dive into his early start in acting, his first voiceover gig as the Zest Soap guy, and how he landed promos for major shows like HBO's The Wire. Rick also …
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VAM 212 | Interview with Nancy Linari, Part 1
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Welcome to episode 212 of the Voice Acting Mastery podcast with yours truly, Crispin Freeman! As always, you can listen to the podcast using the player above, or download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of this blog post. The podcast is also available via the iTunes Store online. Just follow this link […]…
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Voice Coaches Radio – #653 – Moods…All the Moods
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa gets into a bit of a personal update as well as how can you bring moods to just about any copy put in front of you? Are you up for the challenge?By Voice Coaches
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GTT Partner Profile: Heather Nichols Coaching
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Heather Nichols, an accomplished voiceover artist and marketer, shares her unique journey from musical theater in West Virginia to becoming a successful voiceover artist in LA. She discusses the importance of connecting with your audience and infusing your personality into your work. Heather also offers valuable insights into corporate narration, e…
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The Importance of Challenging YourComfort Zone
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Acting is very much like playing poker. If you intend to play, if you hope towin, you need to play your hand well, and, frankly, you need to risk.Yet, far too many talent kill a perfectly wonderful opportunities to createby second-guessing what little direction they are given. Perfectly capable,creative talent completely shutting down at the very m…
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GTT Partner Profile: Issa Lopez, LatinX Radio Imaging and Commercial Voice Actor
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Join George in an enlightening conversation with Issa, a seasoned voice-over artist who successfully transitioned from radio to voice acting. Issa shares her journey, the challenges she faced, and valuable insights on setting up a professional home studio. https://www.issavoice.com/ Discover how she turned perceived setbacks into stepping stones an…
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Defining the ‘Conversational’ Voiceover Read
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Listen to Actors’ SOUND ADVICE co-founders, coaches, and seasoned voiceover demo producers, Kate McClanaghan and Jeff Finney discuss one of the most elusive and sought-after performance styles in the voiceover business.By voiceoverinfo.com
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GTT Partner Profile: Aaron Bradley TV Affiliate Voiceover Coaching
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I sit down with Aaron Bradley, a seasoned voiceover artist and coach, to discuss the intricacies of TV Affiliate voice work. Aaron breaks down the three primary vocal ranges used in TV Affiliate: brighter, mid-range, and deeper voices, explaining how each correlates with different types of TV copy, from investigative pieces to feel-good promos. @Aa…
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From England to Odyssey: The Voice Behind Renee D. Carter
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Caitlin Thorburn, the voice of Renee D. Carter, shares her journey from old England to New England (and back again!), mastering Renee's Scottish accent, and what fans can expect from “The Heavens Declare.”By Focus on the Family
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Voice Coaches Radio – #652 – Becky Smith Is Going For the Gold!
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This week with Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa had the opportunity to be a coach and guide for Becky Smith. Her background and home life, with a built in coach and cheerleader of a husband allows for such a great story! Best thing was after the chat, learning that Becky had also just filmed a commercial... View Article…
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As actors we’re generally expected to be versatile enough to play everything. Or at least that’s the general consensus regarding acting as a profession, and not simply from actors and their coaches. Of course, precious few rise to the occasion for the simple reason none of this work is all that easy. Mastering the skills to effortlessly perform in …
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GTT Client Profile: Cynthia Eaton - Audiobook Narrator, Building the Booth and the Career
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Catch up with Cynthia Eaton, a voiceover artist from Westchester, Pennsylvania, who shares her inspirational journey from child actor to building her custom voiceover studio. Cynthia talks about the meticulous process of designing and constructing her soundproof booth with George the Tech's guidance, the challenges she overcame with temporary setup…
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Voice Coaches Radio – #651 – Rhiannon’s Got IT!
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa knew that when she first heard Rhiannon De Meulder, this girl was the *real* deal! Some people come in with such a special quality to their voice, tone or overall sound in conversation that it’s a beautiful thing to witness their growth when given the right tools. We... View Article…
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I am so thrilled to share with you the new Anthony Pica Productions, LLC publishing Company. I have wanted to do this for years and I have finally taken the leap and now we are producing and earning revenue for our voice actors. CHECK OUT A VO'S JOURNEY ELITE ACADEMY HERE: https://www.avosjourney.com/a-vos-journey-elite Get your ticket TODAY for AC…
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The Two Prominent Approaches to Voiceover in the States
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If you’ve been pursuing voiceover work on your own in America for the past decade or more, chances are you’ve been following a business model that concentrates almost strictly on securing work all by yourself, or DIY, by procuring jobs primarily through excessively low-paying sites like Fiverr, Upwork and a few Pay-to-Play (P2P) platforms. Neverthe…
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Andre Stojka had to miss One Grand Party and had a lot of people praying for him. He gives us an in-depth update on what happened and how he’s feeling now.By Focus on the Family
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VAM 211 | Interview with Amanda Wyatt, Part 2
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Welcome to episode 211 of the Voice Acting Mastery podcast with yours truly, Crispin Freeman! As always, you can listen to the podcast using the player above, or download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of this blog post. The podcast is also available via the iTunes Store online. Just follow this link […]…
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Voice Coaches Radio – #650 – Confusion For Voice Actors In Current Casting
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa was reading up on a video game that is in preparation of casting, recording, release, etc called “Mafia:The Old Country.” A video game that’s involving the Italian Mafia, yet, not being voiced by Italian voice actors? Hmm…By Voice Coaches
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Summer is calling. We’re moments away from family reunions, vacations, and long weekends for the first time in a really long time for most of us! So, here’s a bit of advice that will keep you in good graces with your talent agents and potential clients: if you know the dates you won’t be available for auditions or jobs, be sure to book out!…
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Voice Coaches Radio – #649 – Margaux Newman Gets In Front of the Neumann!
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa catches up with former student, Margaux Newman who initially was investigating in taking a bird watching course. Voice over is, uh, similar….right?! So, what brought her to pursuing this and getting herself a demo made?By Voice Coaches
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Passion and instincts account for a great deal, but neither will get you anywhere unless you dedicate yourself to keeping your skills sharp, while relentlessly pursuing the work. It’s there to be had. Let’s assume you have a work ethic that won’t quit, and everyone says you have a remarkable voice. Terrific. Question is: do you have talent? And how…
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GTT Partner Profile: Jonathon Grant, Voice Actor, VOLeads.com Founder, Serial Entrepreneur
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I sit down with Jonathan Grant, a true serial entrepreneur and innovative voiceover talent. Jonathan shares his extraordinary journey from the military to building industry-transforming platforms like VO Leads, a tool designed to help voiceover professionals efficiently source and manage leads. https://voleads.com/ Jonathan details his background i…
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa went to start this episode and realized something happened and it’s time to learn something new…By Voice Coaches
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Why You Need to Lead with a Commercial Demo as a Voice-over
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Understanding who you’ve created your demos to service most is typically overlooked by both seasoned and novice talent alike. Yet, it’s the endgame, and why this should be your primary focus from the very start. Certainly there are no absolutes in voiceover but there are a number of elements you should consider when first pursuing voiceover as a pr…
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Voice Coaches Radio – #647 Variety and Growth
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This week Marissa dives into a student question on animation and character work and how to grow into the variations one needs.By Voice Coaches
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Five Habits to Master to Improve Your Voice Acting
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If the adage, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit” holds up, then it stands to reason the habits we practice, whether by design or default, ultimately determines our strengths. With that, I give you five habits to strengthen your performance abilities.By voiceoverinfo.com
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FREE EPISODE: “500” (plus bonus interviews!)
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Relive the milestone that is halfway to 1000 as you join the folks in Odyssey for a fun behind-the-scenes look. Exclusive interviews, bloopers, a fun-filled tour of our first 500 episodes, and much more!By Focus on the Family
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Voice Coaches Radio – #646 A Dose of Vitamin D (Sundstrom!)
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This week Marissa chats with former student, D Sundstrom who recently tackled her very first demo! Explore her story and what lead her to this brand new adventure! Want to join an upcoming workshop? LEARN MORE Want to hear more from D? LISTEN HEREBy Voice Coaches
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This week on Voice Coaches Radio, Marissa talks about a recent situation and situations over the years that made her realize how she works best. Sometimes, you really just have to “do you, boo!”By Voice Coaches
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In this episode of George the Tech's Trusted Partner Interviews, George Whittam chats with Renaissance woman Elaine A. Clark. Elaine shares her extensive background in theater, voiceover, audio production, and education. She discusses her journey from starting a voiceover school in 1986, to her work in corporate training, podcasting, and her notabl…
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