Vox Talk

Looking for ways to better care for your voice? NYC Soprano and singing teacher Susan Eichhorn Young shares insight on vocal folds, hydration, breathing, resting your voice, and general good habits to keep. She also explores the mechanics of vocal fry and the fatigue that can go along with it. Learn how singing can give […]

Want to create a successful voice over career? Building anything takes a lot of heart, determination and effort. Bill DeWees joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss his career journey, what goes into building a successful business, figuring out the kind of VO work you’re best suited for, and metrics to consider to help you achieve your […]

Want to earn money as a voice actor but don’t want to audition nearly as much? Anthony Pica walks you through his process for creating projects in Voices Project Marketplace. Discover how to package and promote your voice so that you can start selling in your sleep and scale your voice over business. Mentioned on […]

Want to improve your audition to booking ratio? VO coach Gina Scarpa joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to explore many reasons why voice actors may not be booking voice over jobs as much as they’d like online. Auditioning on a platform like Voices is very different from drumming up your own work or auditioning through an agent […]

Susan Bennett, the original North American voice of Siri, joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss the day her life changed forever, the impact of being an ubiquitous voice, her thoughts on AI voices and how the fascinating story of her ‘alter ego’ Siri creates opportunities for Susan’s career as a public speaker. Mentioned on the show: […]

Ever wanted to be a character in an audio drama? Writer/Director Phil Lollar shares insight on challenges unique to writing for audio drama, creating characters with audio trademarks, and the role a writer/director plays in the voice casting process. Discover why having a distinctive voice is better than just sounding good, how great projects attract […]

Marine-turned podcaster, Travis Partington, shares insights on how to create a morning routine, arrange your day and keep in shape when working from home. Get a glimpse into his U.S. military-inspired work ethic and gain an appreciation for the purpose and discipline required to host a successful podcast, manage a voice over career and more. […]

On today’s show, Jim Van Horne from Fanshawe College joins us to discuss how he developed his love for announcing, his journey in broadcast journalism, an overview of broadcast journalism over the decades (hear what a 1920s newscast might have sounded like!), what it takes to report the news and how you can be a […]

Non-disclosure agreements may be complicated, but they don’t have to scare you! Otishia Emmens, a Litigation Paralegal with 20+ years experience and voice over talent, shares her perspective on what NDAs are, who uses them and how they affect voice actors and some of the work they do. * This episode is for educational purposes […]

Curious about voice over for corporate podcasting? Jeff Large from Come Alive Creative joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss how voice over is used in podcasts and why being the right voice for the right show (or format) matters. A distinct voice, authenticity and empathy goes a long way in lending your voice to a podcast! […]

Want another way to make money on Voices.com? Create projects! Join Stephanie Ciccarelli and Julianna Jones as they discuss Voices’ new Project Marketplace. You’ll learn what Project Marketplace is, how you can use it and what this empowering innovation means for professional voice talent, audio producers, musicians and translators. Mentioned on the show: Webinar 1: […]

On today’s show, Jon Corbin of Corbin Visual joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss studio etiquette for in-person and remote sessions, the producer’s role in bridging the gap between talent and client, and how to be memorable for all the right reasons to (hopefully) get invited back to the studio. Mentioned on the show: Corbin Visual […]

Wondering how to get rid of mouth noises? Looking for ways to sound your best? Max Silver joins us to discuss the role hydration plays in good voicing, why brushing and flossing makes a difference to your reads and everything that goes into vocal performance from a dentist’s point of view. He also gives his […]

Joe Bowen, Voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs since 1982, joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to share about his four-decade long career as an NHL announcer, how he got his start in play-by-play and how announcing has changed over the years. Joe also discusses how he prepares for a game, what it takes to connect with an audience, […]

Mark Vogelsang joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss the role of the voice in an audio production, music and rhythm. Listen to real spots timed to music and gain an appreciation for the importance of tempo mapping and understanding a vocalist’s natural rhythm and delivery. Mentioned on the show: Mark Vogelsang on IMDb OIART Masters of […]

Katie Leigh joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss her career in voice acting, including roles on Saturday morning cartoons like the Gummi Bears, Muppet Babies and Darkwing Duck. She also shares about her work as Connie Kendall in Adventures in Odyssey, one of the longest running radio dramas of all time, and her friendship with fellow […]

Pocholo “The VoiceMaster” Gonzales, founder of CreatiVoices, joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss the voice over market in the Philippines, the tremendous amount of opportunity voice actors have in dubbing and what it means to be part of the international voice over community. Mentioned on the show: Pocholo Gonzales Pocholo Gonzales on Voices CreatiVoices VoicesCON Want […]

Herb Merriweather joins Stephanie Ciccarelli to discuss his audio description work on the Oscars Red Carpet, what audio description is, the role audio description plays in people’s lives and how you can get into this unique area of voice over work. Mentioned on the show: Herb Merriweather VO Herb Merriweather on Voices Audio Eyes Audio […]

Tyson Kuteyi joins us to discuss his inspirational voice over work on the NBA’s 75th Anniversary All-Star celebration activation, “The First Bounce.” In addition to being a professional voice actor, Tyson is also a commercial voice director and master of sonic branding. Tune in to learn how your background as a musician or producer can […]

Gina Scarpa joins us to discuss her new teaching position at Quinnipiac University, how to build confidence in yourself and your voice, authenticity and the difference it makes, the importance of the arts in a well-rounded education (and life!) and where to find post-secondary voice-over classes as part of an artistic education. Mentioned on the […]

Today on the show, award-winning voice actor David Kaplan joins us from his studio in New York to share about his career in voice over, the studio microphone he shares in common with the great late Don LaFontaine and what it takes to be successful every day as a full-time professional voice actor. Mentioned on […]

Can you believe that we’ve shared in 20 episodes of Vox Talk since October 2021? Now that we’ve hit this milestone, I thought it would be good to check in with you to see how we’re doing. In the last couple weeks, we’ve pivoted from a news podcast to sharing interviews with amazing people from […]

London-based voice over artist Paul J. Rose joins us to share about his role on the original Netflix series Go! Go Cory Carson in the UK and the new VTech toy featuring Papa Carson’s voice. We also discuss taking care of your voice in studio sessions, the importance of voice over coaching and memories of […]

Today we’re discussing the Arthur series finale which is a big deal in the world of children’s animation. Hear some interesting facts about Arthur’s voice you may not have known as well as the voice casting of D.W.’s voice and how Muffy Crosswire’s voice stayed the same for 25 years.  Mentioned on the show: How […]

Today we’re discussing Shawn Mendes in Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, the Miller Lite Super Bowl ad in the Metaverse and David Ciccarelli from Voices joins us to talk about audio recording studios.  Mentioned on the show: Shawn Mendes to Voice Beloved ‘Lyle, Lyle Crocodile’ for Movie Adaptation See Miller Lite’s Super Bowl commercial in metaverse | […]

Show Notes Today we’re discussing the top voice over coaches from Voices’ 2022 State of Voice Over Report, how Netflix, Disney and Lionsgate are all releasing Pinocchio productions this year and the importance of getting pronunciations right in the Vox Talk Community Spotlight. Mentioned on the show: Voices 2022 State of Voice Over Report Why […]

Today we’re discussing the passing of Charlie Brown voice actor Peter Robbins, the Calm app now features Peter Cullen narrating a Transformers sleep story, the real voice behind Google Assistant, and YouTube might add a Voiceover feature to Shorts. Charlie Brown voice actor Peter Robbins dies at 65 Keep Calm and Transform! Sleep Story App […]

Today we’re discussing Oscars and the hope for a Voice Over Performance category, Audible stops daily digests of NYT, WSJ and Washington Post stories, Audio pros design surf earplugs, Bono cringes at the sound of his own voice and an invitation to Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: Why the Academy Awards Should […]

Today we’re discussing how Charles Martinet dreams as Mario, Sega opens a new studio in Sapporo, Sonic Frontiers to be voiced in six different languages, the robots are coming for podcasts, Voices releases its 2022 State of Voice Over Report and Ralph Hass joins us in the Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: […]

Show Notes Today we’re discussing the 49th Annie Awards and its best animated film nominees, Rob Paulsen and friends take Animaniacs in Concert on the road, the top voice AI stories of 2021, Public Domain Day 2022 and Leah Arscott in the Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ […]

Show Notes In today’s show, we’re discussing some winners from The Clio Awards, the voice actress for Sonic the Hedgehog’s best bud Tails returns in Sonic movie sequel, The Voice Over Planner is ready to bring you into 2022, how holograms might replace video calls, what voice actors are avoiding food and beverage wise before […]

Today we’re discussing the Batman: The Animated Series and a new audio drama project, how Los Angeles sound stages can’t keep up with demand, that radio DJ you’re hearing may not actually be there, 5 noise-cancelling apps for Android and iOS, Voices’ 2022 Trends Report and Gina Scarpa Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the […]

Today we’re discussing the new Oscar contenders for Best Animated Feature, Trolls 3, Disney set spend $33 billion, the passing of audio drama and animation talent Will Ryan, Share of Ear study findings and Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: Encanto,’ ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ and ‘Flee’ Among Top Animation Oscar Contenders […]

Today we’re discussing the objections to Amazon’s plan to buy Metro Goldywn Mayer, how Chris Pratt’s Mario will not have an Italian accent, Fraggle Rock on Apple+, a new 3-part Barney doco, how some kids in Tampa Bay would rather be voice acting than playing on their phones and the Voiceover Couple joins us in […]

Today we’re discussing the returning of the original voice actors from Animaniacs for a second season, Tripadvisor teaming up with Visit Orlando for an immersive audio experience in Amazon Alexa, Tesla adding TIDAL to its cars, a movie trailer-worthy voice at Manitoba’s press briefings, the newly opened Tennessee Voice Over Studios and a drive to […]

Today we’re discussing the audiobook community’s response to AI with a statement from PANA, the new voice of the NHL on ESPN, how foreign-language programming is helping Netflix to succeed, Scripts Out Loud Turns 1, Sing 2 with Bono and an inspiring message in the Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: The National […]

Today we’re discussing how Ryan Reynolds’ voice outperformed his face in an advertisement split test, how ‘robo voices’ are popping up everywhere, what could happen when artificial intelligence comes for audiobooks, how changing the sound of your voice could literally change your life and the Vox Talk community spotlight. Mentioned on the show: Ryan Reynolds’ […]

Today we’re discussing Chris Evans in Lightyear (and why Tim Allen may not have been cast), how Amazon is building a competitor to Clubhouse, NYT’s new audio product, saving the quietest places on earth, how storytelling influences your heartbeats and Vox Talk community spotlight. — Mentioned on the show: Quietparks.org — Continue the conversation on […]

News 1: IATSE Strike Averted On October 16th, Deadline reported that IATSE and the AMPTP reached an agreement on a new film and TV contract, averting a threatened nationwide strike that would have crippled Hollywood productions. Within less than an hour of publishing that article, Deadline issued a follow up piece stating that IATSE appeared […]

It’s been a busy week in the audio world. Here are the Top 5 stories we’ll be discussing in today’s episode. News 1: Bev Standing and TikTok Settlement As reported by the Verge, TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit with Bev Standing, the voice actress who said she was behind the app’s original text-to-speech […]

Today we’re discussing Tom Kane’s retirement from voice acting, the new Super Mario Brothers voice cast starring Chris Pratt, the possibility of another strike in Hollywood, Audio Description for Seinfeld, William Shatner’s upcoming trip to outer space and our very first Vox Talk community spotlight. Introduction Hi there and welcome to Vox Talk, your weekly […]

Stephanie Ciccarelli will be sharing industry news, technology and business tips for audio talent worldwide. Join her every Friday beginning October 8 and get up to date on all things audio! Have a news story you want Stephanie to dive into? Send your ideas to [email protected] or submit them in our Community Forum.  Love what […]

NAB and more! Be sure to tune for this week’s episode of Vox Talk. In Tech Talk, hear about how Apple’s VoiceOver for iOS wins a major award. Brett Olsen talks about his success and how he got to the top of the Top 100 Favorites list at Voices.com.Tweet us using the hashtag #voxtalkBe sure […]

Is machine translation a threat to translators? Are you able to view auditions in a way that helps you get the most of the online voice-over marketplace? Voices.com now has new Table Filter features! In Vox Box hear about why promotion is important and how you can do more to get your name and voice […]

Big news for the world of animation! Nickelodeon is up to some great things. We’ve also got our eyes on the Apple Watch and how apps for this new device will rely heavily upon the human voice. Speaking of which, do you know where your voice sits? Stephanie and Carmi talk about vocal range and […]

Stephanie’s back from NYC! Carmi talk about how Home hit it big at the box office and explores free voice-over resources online. In Tech Talk, it’s all about Google’s new, inexpensive computer, Chromebook and how cheaper tech might come with a price for voice pros. In the Vox Box, we’re talking about the upcoming Midwest […]

Have you been anticipating this year’s animated releases? Carmi is joined again by Jennifer Smith and Julianna Lantz to discuss upcoming animated features for 2015 and home studios and how new advances in tech are making them more affordable than ever. We also touch on mentorship and why it is important for people in the […]

Stephanie’s away but Carmi’s not flying solo. Voice Talent team members Jennifer Smith and Julianna Lantz join the party in the Vox Talk studio to talk about their experiences at VO Atlanta, discuss what kind of an impact Rakuten’s $410m OverDrive buyout means for the world of audiobooks and a new venture for Nintendo. For […]

We’ve been busy at our keyboards, and we’ve got a new Solution Center to share with you. What’s it all about? We’ll give you a hint: It has something to do with scripts. In Tech Talk, Apple’s been making all sorts of headlines lately, mostly for its new smartwatch. So what does all of this […]

Less than one more week until VO Atlanta. There will be tea time at the Voices.com booth! Are you going? Conference season is indeed upon us with the Mobile Innovation Summit, BookExpo American and the Audio Publishers Association Conference. In Tech Talk, we about why Big Hero 6 took home the Oscar instead of How […]