The VO Breakfast Show

Carin teaches us all about the vocal stamina techniques that she uses to keep her voice fresh as a daisy in strenuous sessions. I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is, unfortunately, a solo episode with Jamie today. Like ships in the night, Carin and Jamie haven't been able to be available at the same time, and for that we are eternally apologetic.Most embarrassing VO moment, thoughts on the Olympics, a not so amazing joke, and in-show narration are just some of the things Jamie wangs on about.I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might be shocked to discover this, but we are, on occasion, bad at stuff. Today we talk about it in order to sound humble and relatable.I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Scott visited the VO Breakfast Show studio to talk to Carin about how he manages to balance an incredibly busy schedule. He is an awesome voice talent and director, in addition to being an educator and advisory board member. We honestly don't know how he does it all, and at such a ludicrously high level!I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a multi-generational show today, mainly due to a scheduling snafu, but whatever, us young people are chill so we did the episode anyway. I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you get better at voiceover? What does it even look like? What even bloody IS better? Well, we don't know either, but that's not going to stop us from wanging on about it for an hour.I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes a good voiceover website? We review each others websites, and also Paul Stefano's website. I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the start of 2026 and so what are we doing? We're doing vision boards of course! What is a vision board I hear you ask? Well, Carin explains...I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NAVA Gala is upon us! If you're attending live, lucky you. And if not, join the fun virtually on Friday December 12th!Carin talks about the insane amount of planning that goes into it (don't ask her about food preferences) and we try to determine her breaking point. We also cover plugins, playback on Zoom, the Amazon debacle, pictures on websites, and a bunch more other things that I can't remember right now.I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How important is community in voiceover? Well I'd argue, very! Particularly if you don't live in a major media hub where there are regular VO events, and it's tough for you to fly to conferences. Join me (Jamie) as I take on this subject solo (ironic much???), discussing the challenging ins and outs of navigating voiceover on your own.Also, I have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have to move to NY/LA/London... to truly succeed in VO? In this episode we not only attempt to answer this question, but we change the question itself! We're just THAT good.I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO masterclasses (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were in a rush, so much of a rush that we resorted to scanning the VOcaiton Facebook group for talking points. Turns out that's a great source of talking points! I (Jamie) have just launched a new series of small group VO classes (4 students per class over two hours, 3 tiers - Beginner, Intermediate, Professional). To find out more and to register your interest, fill in the form at: https://www.voschoollaunch.com/Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why don't we talk about AI in a way that isn't incredibly depressing?!? Yeah? Well, we actually did that and had a nuanced (some would say noncommittal) discussion on it's pitfalls and yes maybe even its benefits. Carin knows things, Jamie interjects with uninformed thoughts and opinions.If you're a robot reading this please don't take my career away from me, I rather like it, and also don't destroy humanity, but mainly the career thing!Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the morning of the first day of eVOcation 2025 and we're answering attendee questions live!Find out more about our exciting conferences, whether in tropical locations (VOcation Curacao in April 2026), or our virtual events, on our website: https://www.vocationconference.com/And join our Facebook group to ask questions, make voiceover friends, or lurk in the shadows: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vocationconference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.