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How Do You Say That?!

Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffinbritishvoiceover.co.uk
“How Do You Say That?!” is the weekly, Radio Times recommended podcast for anyone who has ever read a script out loud – and wondered if they're getting it right! Your hosts, award-winning voiceover artists Mark Ryes and Samantha Boffin, chat to a voiceover guest each week to try out new scripts and some unexpected wildcard styles - proving that there isn't just one way to read a script, but a multitude of different ways. There are also questions, true or false fun facts and lots of voiceover tricks and tips! Contact us with your questions and comments anytime - podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093692320140 Join us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hdystpodcast/ Join us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hdystpodcast.bsky.social
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Episodes

Ep 21 Trailer - Philip Banks

Short trailer for Episode 21 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Philip Banks - sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermark Sam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Jun 13, 202347 secEp. 21

Leonie Schliesing: The one with the Laxative Easing!

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” , German born voice actor Leonie Schliesing joins Mark and guest-host Clare Reeves to talk about how to dial up the friendly on a dry corporate script, drinking from the fountain of youth, and making strained noises somewhat easier. Our VO question this week is all about awards! Can winning one actually help your career in any way? We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it...

Jun 08, 202332 minEp. 20

Kenny Blyth: The one with the Dark Horror Story

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!” , Kenny Blyth joins Sam and Mark to talk about voicing technical scripts with vitality, the essence of true horror stories, and how to subvert expectations, and our wildcards include robotic AI voices, a magician and a rather superb horse racing commentator. Our VO question this week is all about demo reels, and when you should get them done (or re-make them). We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just p...

Jun 01, 202334 minEp. 19

David Holmes: The one with the Shy Cheese Grater

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!” , Scottish voice artist David Holmes joins Sam and Mark to talk about meeting Dolly Parton, the muppets, and great gameshows. We mull over scripts on the serious business of wine and booking a man with a van! Not forgetting the Celtic and pirate wildcards! Our VO question this week is all about the best marketing tools you've used for voiceover. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an m...

May 25, 202330 minEp. 18

Cromerty York: The one with the Early Jingle Bells!

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!” , Cromerty York joins Sam and Mark to talk about sleep stories, getting your mouth around accents and why ad agencies are already looking forward to Christmas! We also take a leap from France to Lapland in the festive wildcards. Our VO question this week is all about maintaining a healthy work life balance as a voiceover. Have a go at one of the scripts from today's show - or send us a question you have about voiceover - send it to podcast@britishvoiceo...

May 18, 202331 minEp. 17

Brad Shaw: The one with the Almost Wet Read!

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!” , Brad Shaw joins Sam and Mark to talk about making corporate reads more fun, being trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building, how some characters make your mouth moist and going back to the 1940s for Vintage news styles. Our VO question this week is all about staying competitive in an increasingly crowded market. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@br...

May 11, 202333 minEp. 16

Amrit Sandhu: The one where we're rendered speechless!

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!” , Amrit Sandhu joins Sam and Mark who are gob-smacked during a discussion about recording audio books. Also on the show an oddly repetitive utility portal, the amazing voice skills of Sir David Attenborough, and the wildcard takes a Yosemite Sam twist! Our VO question this week is all about whether you need a website to get work. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it t...

May 04, 202332 minEp. 15

David Vickery: The one with the Teeny Tiny Laughter!

In this week's “How do you Say That?!” , David Vickery joins Mark and Sam to talk about TV continuity, what to do when a producer just wants it "flatter", how to produce a miniscule laugh on demand and we enter the dramatic world of Jekyll & Hyde. Our VO question this week is all about how to break into new voiceover genres. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 Th...

Apr 27, 202330 minEp. 14

Jonathan Tilley: The one with the Dastardly Tech Script!

In this week's "How Do You Say That?!" Jonathan Tilley, voiceover and personal brand strategist, joins Sam and Mark to talk about promoting your vo business properly, why tech script is sometimes the worst, and in the wildcards Sam channels Sweden and Jonathan becomes horrifying! Our VO question this week is all about how important it is for voiceovers to be present and engaged on social media. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it on...

Apr 20, 202333 minEp. 13

Della & Abi Phillips: The one with the Double Headers!

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!” , it's double-trouble as Mother and Daughter voice actors Della and Abi Phillips join Mark and Sam to unpick the mystery of recording two-handed scripts, or double-headers, both together and remotely. We also ask if an agent is essential for progressing your vo career. Script 1 A Welcome to CarShare B We’re going to share 6 golden rules to ensure that the car sharing experience runs smoothly for all our members. A First, before opening the doors of the ...

Apr 13, 202329 minEp. 12

Nigel Williams: The one with the Breakfast Visualisation!

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!” , Nigel Williams joins Sam and Mark to talk about getting through long e-learning scripts, how translated scripts can be quick-quick-slow, and what do do with bowls and bowls of porridge! We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 The door to the apartment and door to the house were always open, as was the door to my father’s study...

Apr 06, 202330 minEp. 11

Trish Bertram: The one with the Rubber Catsuits!

In this episode of “How do you Say That?!” , Trish Bertram joins Sam and Mark to talk about Voice of God-ing, the world of game trailers, and when you should invoice your clients. We also try out some hilarious wildcard characters! We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 Emmery Flahti Emmery is a looked after learner who has relocated from Afghanistan. His employer, Slab...

Mar 30, 202333 minEp. 10

Rick Scott: The one with the Creosote Arse!

In this week's "How Do You Say That?!" Rik Scott, the station voice of Greatest Hits Radio, joins Sam and Mark to talk about station imaging, finding your inner motivation, channelling Mary Poppins, and why it's good to sit on the fence sometimes. Plus - do you like a line read - or absolutely hate them? We'll discuss the pros and cons. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Scr...

Mar 23, 202331 minEp. 9

Episode 9 - Rik Scott

Short trailer for Episode 9 of "How Do You Say That" featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Rik Scott.

Mar 21, 202339 secEp. 9

Nic Redman: The one with the Unexpected Poem!

In this week’s “How do you Say That?!” , brand new author Nic Redman joins Sam and Mark to show that breathing can affect every aspect of your voice performance... how to banish a popping plosive, and how her Northern Irish lilt can work magic with a poem, and of course we'll find out about her new book "On The Mic". We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 We are Studio ...

Mar 16, 202333 minEp. 8

Annette Rizzo: The one with the Singing Fanfare!

In this week’s episode of “How do you Say That?!” , Annette Rizzo joins Sam and Mark to talk about medical scripts, being pushed out of your comfort zone and how character reads can inform your corporates! Annette's a member of the Equity Audio Committee so we discuss what union membership can do for you. We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk Script 1 Thank you for volunteering...

Mar 09, 202334 minEp. 7

Rory Barnett: The one with the Butch Energy!

In this week’s “How do you Say That?!” , the extremely versatile Rory Barnett joins Mark and Sam to talk about fitting an overwitten commercial script into 30 seconds, and how music can influence every part of your read. There's a huge amount of butch energy, and our vo question is all about how you find the correct pronunciation of words or names you've never heard of! We’d love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today’s show – just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to ...

Mar 02, 202335 minEp. 6

Clare Reeves: The one where the Money Talks!

This week, Mark and Sam are joined by Clare Reeves , and they have a play with the different ways you can read an audio book script, and a commercial/promo type script. There's a discussion on what kind of person you need to be to record audio books, and our question this week is all about how long it takes to get used to the sound of your own voice. We'd love you to have a read of one of this week's scripts and send it to us on mp3 to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk - it might make it into one o...

Feb 02, 202333 minEp. 5

Liz Drury: The one with the Fire Triangle

There are a hundred different ways to read a script - and nearly all of them are as valid as the next... and this podcast sets out to prove it! In this episode Lincolnshire based voiceover Liz Drury joins Mark Ryes and Sam Boffin to mull over some scripts in different ways including a wildcard or two! We'll also attempt to answer a burning question about voiceover life too! The scripts we looked at are below... and we'd love to hear YOUR take on them - send your read on an mp3 to podcast@british...

Jan 28, 202325 minEp. 4

Ben Wake: The one with the Zero and the Oh!

In this week's "How Do You Say That?!" , Mark and Sam are joined by voiceover Ben Wake , to attempt a bunch of different reads with a corporate script and an IVR/Telephony script. There's also a surprising teeny-tiny character in the wildcard section, another burning vo question, and someone drops an F bomb! The scripts we looked at are below… and we’d love to hear YOUR take on them – send your read on an mp3 to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk and we’ll pick one to showcase in future episodes. Sc...

Jan 26, 202327 minEp. 3

Charles Nove: The one with the Cranked-Up Echo

In this week's episode of "How do you Say That?!" , the very smooth Charles Nove joins Sam and Mark to talk about Voice of God, pushy promos, changing styles and lead-in phrases and emotes that are key to capturing a character style! Our vo question sparks a discussion about whether you should be sitting or standing whilst voicing a script! We'd love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today's show - just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.uk...

Jan 23, 202332 minEp. 2

Tanya Rich: The one with the Fabulous Fanny!

In the latest episode of "How do you Say That?!", Tanya Rich joins Sam and Mark for what turns out to be a hilarious romp through some badly written e-learning scripts! Find out why dolphins could invade your doctor's appointment, our v/o question is about whether or not to specialise in specific genres, and we continue the audiobooks debate! We'd love you to join in and send us your version of one of the reads in today's show - just pop it onto an mp3 and send it to podcast@britishvoiceover.co....

Jan 22, 202332 minEp. 1

How Do You Say That?! SERIES TRAILER

It's our promo for How Do You say That?! A weekly fun podcast showing there are loads of different ways a voiceover can approach a script!

Jan 22, 202357 sec
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